India went into the Kolkata Test utterly demoralised after the 10 wicket rout in Mumbai and having copped a media barrage that added insult to injury. Steve Waugh won the toss again and decided to take first strike on a good wicket. The Aussies dominated the first two sessions, running up 193/1 before tea, before they were caught in the maelstrom of a mesmerising spell from Harbhajan. [More]

The incredible result at Kolkata set the stage for another grandstand finish at Chennai where the two battle scarred combatants adjourned for the decider. As a balm for India's wounded psyche, the Kolkata triumph could not have been more stimulating. But the hosts failed to press home the psychological advantage on the opening day of the final Test. [More]