The greatest Test innings by an Indian…

happened a few days ago, when Sehwag scored his double hundred against Sri Lanka.

Have I got your attention yet?

And did you scream Sachin? And did you scream Rahul? Or Sunny, did you say, old-timer?

And then you shook your head and said Laxman’s 281 of course.

And yes, Laxman’s 281 was special. Was very, very special. And I am proud to have seen it.

But this was better.

Let’s try the checkboxes, shall we?

Won India the match? Check.

Was a big, big hundred? Check.

Were the opposition of a high quality? Check.

Was the highest score, by a long shot, of the two sides? Check.

Was strokeful and a joy to watch? Check.

Was he the only real batting success in the match? Check.

Okay, yes, greatest ever by an Indian.

Kumble’s cap…

was a little annoyed seeing Kumble coming out to bat in the first innings. He had a mint-blue navy cap on! Both Bangalore boys, Kumble and Dravid hold the India cap dear, and it’s a familiar, reassuring sight to see the faded, once-upon-a-time-navy but now almost-gray caps donning their heads.

It’s indeed a relief to see the old faded navy-gray thing back again.

Test 1 – Sri Lanka vs. India

It will take something special from India to save it now.

Something Very, Very Special? I don’t really see it happening, in all honesty. Praying for it, though.

To save the match from this point, it will require the Fab 4 to do it again… the last hurrah for them as a group?

p.s. I am safe. The city is not, anymore. And I am not scare-mongering.