Well.. it's certainly the biggest series the Aussies have played since the LAST time they toured India... and that makes it pretty much the biggest Test series since that tour: it's the one area of unconquered territory for the Aussies... and the most difficult challenge they face in world cricket - that, without question, makes it THE biggest contest in the game.

Add in the fact that Harbhajan Singh and Anil Kumble are both fit.. and that the Indian seamers are finaly showing signs of being a strength rather than a weakness.. and the only thing detracting from this contest is the absense of Tendulkar. That IS sad.. but not enough to diminish the contest THAT much.