Putting aside all the other dramas that came out of the Sydney test match, the fact that Michael Clarke somehow took the last 3 Indian wickets in one action packed over has been overlooked.
However, surely this is one of the great pieces of test cricket in recent times - an inspired piece of captaincy by Ricky Ponting, and then the performance by Clarke.
I did not actually see it - about 20 minutes earlier I stopped following the action on cricinfo assuming the game would be drawn . . .silly me.
I was quite astounded when I refreshed the page, and rightly so. India somehow gave the game away in that one over.
Despite umpiring blunders during the match you would expect an international side hold out for 2 more overs to get a draw - so it’s a credit to the Aussies for getting the win, and a poor reflection on India.
Match numbers/stats are here.
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Must be the first time a batsman has got more wickets than runs, maybe Clarke wants to keep his figures quiet?
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