Well day 5 of the 2nd test is a non event after 3 brilliant days from England. Somehow from their first innings of 128-8 and the Indians posting a challenging score themselves a complete turnaround followed that did not seem possible at tea on friday.
Yes that word has surrounded this match. Tea.
For those not in the know what happened was while batting the last ball before tea on day 3 almost went for 4 runs. Ian Bell assumed the ball had reached the boundary an proceeded to walk off. The indians knowing the ball was active removed his bails and Bell was out. The rules of the game are clear and Bell admitted his mistake later that evening. Andrew Strauss and Andy Flower went to speak to the Indian team and captain Dhoni and explained while Bell was in the wrong and India would of been justified up holding his dismissal, It was obvious to everyone what had happened and would the Indians reconsider the decision.
Now that's wear it gets interesting. The Indians who are the best test team in the world had the decision to make themselves and Dhoni said that Bell was wrong but England had a case and Bell was reinstated. Now I can't help think had it been Ponting or a Pakistan team in opposition this would not have happened and that is where they are wrong and Dhoni was spot on. Even after his team lost he stated it was the right thing for the game and he is right. With match fixing and betting scandals threatening to destroy the soul of the great game a wise choice from a experienced captain to re-install some faith in not just the game but in human spirit itself. An example to fellow captains Strauss inculded and endearing Indian cricket to the British public. The games have been the bet this summer so my major question is why waste time playing Pakistan when a team like India produces better, fairer and cleaner matches?
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