Right...big day is finally here....match start delayed due to damp pitch..which was intentionally done by groundsman to prevent the pitch from cracking...now clearly thats a move to prevent the Indian attack from getting any spin assistance? I'm not complaining...I personally feel this is the prerogative of the home side (did you read how it was openly, and matter-of-factly reported that Smith and co have clearly instructed groundsmen on what kind of pitch to prepare?).

Its just that when its happening in our home matches, the touring party often complains that Indian management doctors its pitches to suit themselves. And our media, never to be left behind when it comes to kicking the home side, merrily joins the chorus.

Ahh well....thats how things go around here....lets enjoy the game. Leave your comments here during the progress of the game...I would try to chip in as much as possible, unfortunately I'm not watching it live, being at work right now.