Dhoni - the test batsman

[VRV Singh]

Tomorrow could be MSD's chance to play a matchwinning innings under pressure and add to the 7 he's played...nevertheless I hope it does not come down to that, but with 200 odd runs to get there's every chance he will need to play his part

[thevortex]

tell em why did Australia not go with 5 bowlers when they had Mcgrath and Warne. Gilly could have very well be their number 6?? There is reason for that. It takes one ball to get out for a batsman. its curtains for them. Bowler may bowl bad still can make a comeback with good spell.

Very good point. But on these featherbeds, I repeat the question - why are we going easy on the batsmen but not giving any leeway to the persevering bowlers?! It would take a miracle for India to save or win this Test. It would be too simplistic to say that a 5th bowler would have done the trick. However, that is something to consider. Playing an extra batsman is and always has been a defensive tactic.