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Hussey’s ninth century steers Australia into a commanding positionMichael Hussey made 146 as Australia posted a strong total of 430, before the Indian openers in reply reached 68 for no lost at stump on day two of the first Test. Nothing flusters or hurries him. Ponting is undoubtedly the best batsman in the team but Hussey is his greatest ally.
Hussey had to wait so long to make the
Test team, that he deserves his share of what some call luck while
others say his calculating selection of shots is pure talent. He
hardly played a bad shot during the majority of his innings, waiting
patiently for the boundary and picking off the singles. After lunch Hussey resumed in the 90’s
and got from 96 to 100 of an inside edge which missed his stumps and
went to the fine-leg boundary. It was his second overseas century and
his ninth overall and he celebrated with a leap, a few punches and a
hug. The only record that fell on day two is
one which Anil Kumble won’t be proud of. In over 112, Brad
Haddin’s late-cut for two, was the 56th time Kumble had conceded
100 runs in a Test innings, leaving Muttiah Muralitharan’s 55 in
second place. Left arm pacerman Zaheer Khan claimed a
5 wicket haul for India. The Indians set a first innings target
of 430 by the Aussies were 0-68. Openers Virender Sehwag and Gautam
Gambhir took charge to guide India to 68 before rain brought stumps
to a close Source: Free Articles from ArticlesFactory.com
ABOUT THE AUTHORI am a sports reporter that started last 2006. I succeeded in getting that job and went on to become the sports news anchor on the evening news in Trinidad and Tobago. My love and passion is all about cricket..When not following cricket, I follow my second favorite sport which is football. I’ve had the great pleasure of personally interviewing former Indian Captain Rahul Dravid, former Sri Lankan Captain Mahela Jayawardene , and our very own World Record Holder, Brian Lara. 
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