Of course, I did not see the Indian innings, nor have I read anything about how they collapsed, but in the first Natwest series' first ODI, they are all out for 170, and England are 68-2, seemingly coasting to an easy win.

Harmison got a hat-trick. But that is not a big deal. The big deal is that Sehwag failed again, and there were no partnerships!

Well, I think Kaif and Gavaskar had some sort of partnership, but it was too late by then. Gangs, Lax and Dravid are in a miserable slump, one way or the other - bad luck or whatever. And that is just purely unfortunate for India.

Of course, Sachin is injured, which is also unfortunate.

Now, Balaji struck twice and a catch was just missed and lbw off a slower ball turned down. Balaji has come back strongly after a bad Asia Cup series. Who else will step up?