SPORT AUS 3

What the Indians would be hoping for is explosive opener
Sehwag's longer stay at the crease as he has rocketed off
with a flurry of boundaries but continues to lose way in the
30s and 40s.

If he and Tendulkar, can give a better start than what
they had done thus far, the others can cash in on the
inexperienced and injury-hit Australian bowling attack.
India's bowling has been a mixed bag with Ishant Sharma,
in particular, blowing hot and cold.
The pick has been left-arm paceman Ashish Nehra whose
display in the beginning as well as the end of the Australian
innings has been outstanding.
Praveen Kumar has been steady while off-spinner Harbhajan
Singh has also shown improved form after an indifferent start
to the series.
The visiting team's pace attack has lost a bit of bite
after losing very impressive Siddle and they would hope
Mitchell Johnson, who has been inconsistent, to put up an
improved show.
Doug Bollinger has impressed in the absence of his
seniors colleagues and off-spinner Nathan Hauritz has also
done well though he lacks support in the middle overs.
In batting too, the Australians have depended on skipper
Ponting and his deputy Michael Hussey to a large extent while
Shane Watson's all round display at Mohali must have gladdened
them.
Left-handed Hussey, in particular, has become the thorn
in the India's flesh as he has smashed three half-centuries in
four matches to frustrate the hosts. (MORE) PTI SSR
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