 Indian batsmen made to struggle on second day
19th Jul 2008 23:05 IST
Agencies
The stylish VVS Laxman did not trouble the scorer at all as he was dismissed for a blob, being hit wicket off Prasad to reduce the Indians to a precarious 80/5.
Tendulkar, however, seemed to be in no discomfort as he unleashed a flurry of strokes on both sides of the wicket. His two majestic cover drives brought in a huge applause from the crowd, which cheered every shot from the magician's bat.
Karthik played the perfect foil as he kept rotating the strike and his useful knock will stand him in good stead when the Test series begins.
"It is good for my confidence at the start of the tour" Karthik said as he walked back to the pavilion after his unbeaten knock which contained six boundaries.
The Indians looked somewhat impatient and caved in to the unheralded Sri Lankan bowlers, many of whom are fighting for a place in the Test squad.
The elegant Ganguly started off with a flourish, hammering two fours, but his belligerence was short-lived as he fell prey to Prasad who seemed to trouble most of the batsmen.
Virender Sehwag also showed flashes of brilliance when he scored three boundaries in the brief innings of 27 made from 43 balls. The marauder departed when he looked like settling for a big score. |
