The way Indian batsmen are batting, the more significant Symonds' decision is becoming. Imagine the scorecard which would have read Australia - all out 230, India 216/3.

Instead India are still fighting to be in the match. All because of one decision.

And Mark taylor had the nerve to comment at the end of Australian innings that "No Indian bowler could get Symonds out"......... Hypocrisy at its best.

Taylor/Healy are rubbish commentators. The only new one whose any good is Slater. Taylor and Healy were in that 'boys club' mentality of the Australian cricket team for far too long and now believe they're the be all and end all.

Now whilst I do agree that Symonds was out - twice in fact - you can't say that India bowled any good from then on. It was **** on a stick, ripe for Symonds picking.

I really hope Indian batsmen bat well tomorrow. But I have serious doubts simply because in my opinion the Indian batting is on the decline and the proof of which is that an ordinary spin bowler like Hogg is troubling them. These are the same batsmen who absolutely destroyed Warne and they come from the land where even Qadir failed in his prime.

How many more prediction do you want to make?

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My computer can beat me at chess.....but its no match for me at kick boxing.

I very much enjoyed a very silken innings by Laxman today. Yes like Symonds, he rode his luck somewhat, but there is no denying the class he showed and the quality of his strokeplay was great to watch.

This was somewhat dulled by the painful experience of watching Dravid however. My god, what happened to that guy. People pay to watch good cricket by quality players for god's sake, and he should have done everybody a favor (including Indian fans probably) by trodding on his wicket the first ball he faced. But thankfully he is gone now.

Tomorrow obviously will be a pivotal day. Tendulkar averages something like 290 at the SCG, and while i hope to see Australia do well, i would'nt mind seeing him put in another masterful display like he did in 2003 either. He is getting on in age no doubt, but this series, he has struck me as one of the few Indians that are determined to give 100%, so i won't be surprised if he puts on a show.

It's looking like a draw. But if India put on 600 and repeat the dose to Australia's top order in the second innings......... If Australia can knock India over for 350 and put on a decent quickfire second innings total...............The game is there to be won, no doubt. Like i say, tomorrow will be pivotal.

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Absolutely beautiful batting conditions. Tendulkar is looking dangerous. I don't see why the Indians won't get at least 600 here today.

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How about because they're 354/7 with Tendulkar the only recognised batsman left. Good to see a team finally standing up to the Aussies though. It's been too long (about 3 years infact).