Lessons to be carried from Chennai to Delni

First, Sehwag's approach was correct. The team would do well to emulate it. The media should stop trying to be too wise and condemn it. It is only with this kind of positive approach have we ever done well and are we ever likely to make good strides. Of course I do ot advocate that all other players play Sehwagesque innings, but definitely, the attitude of looking for every scoring opportunity needs to be imbibed. Especially when the initiative is there to be taken. Of course now that he has been ruled out, it is a major concern. I think this Test is likely to reveal the true character of Gautam Gambhir. I definitely don't mean to say if he fails here, he will prove himself short of character. But a big innings here will be signifcant in the long-term from his career perspective. I would vote for Sourav to open the innings with him. I don't want to disturb the rest of the line-up. Since any runs coming from Sourav will be considered a bonus, there is no harm in sending him atop. The only problem is he will get that many more opportunities to run others out.

Sachin Tendulkar should stop bothering about #35. If it is to come, it will come. He should realize that he is putting too much pressure on himself to get there resultantly harming both himself and the team.

Vaas and Murali in particular need to be attacked early. If they are allowed to settle, it could be the death-knell for India.

Hopefully, Pathan and Agarkar come good. Kumble can always be relied upon.

Jayawardene is a class act and must be treated as such. Just because he flopped big time in the Mickey Mouse version of the game, does not mean he will do so here. I think he should be attacked with spin early in his innings. He is vulnerable to spin then and then only. Particularly, the leg-spinner could cause some problems