Too bad the Aussies were the only team trying to get a result after lunch on day 1. It was India's test to lose, and they lost it, as always taking the softest and easiest options. Ponting gave them a good sporting chance, 299 from 70 overs is not terribly hard, not even 3.5 runs an over. The Indians did not even try.

The sting in the Aussie bowling line-up has gone missing, Clark is injured, Lee had an off game and Johnson showed again that while he can be a very effective bowler, it is only for a half dozen overs here and there. Clarke was a total disappointment with the bat, but no surprises there, the guy is not really worth having in the team, he and Shane Watson should consider themselves very lucky that the powers that be in CA love them to pieces. Hopefully when Watson breaks down D Hussey will be called into the side.

Lets see what unsporting like crap India will come up with during the 2nd test. Kumble being injured is a massive worry, Dhoni is not the best captain in cricket, and his form of late has been rather poor.