What a way to come back to international cricket after a surgery-related break! I saw a bit of his innings (before the first rains started) and it looked like he came out with a very positive frame of mind and was willing to take the aerial route from quite early on.

Unfortunately the rains made the match get under the Duckworth-Lewis umbrella and India ended up losing the match.

Another man of the match, another good effort in a loss. But it will be a great confidence-booster before the match against Australia. And of course, in general, mentally it is good to know that you can stay at the wicket till the end.

Welcome back, Sachin!