Armstrong inspires India for 2nd Test

Lance Armstrong may never have watched a match in his life, but India seek inspiration from the cyclist to launch a series-levelling quest.

Lance Armstrong may never have watched a cricket match in his life, but India is seeking inspiration from the legendary cyclist to launch a series-levelling quest against Australia.

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Sourav Ganguly's men watched a documentary on the American, who overcame testicular cancer to win a record six Tour de France titles, ahead of the second Test which starts in Chennai on Thursday.

"Few sportsman inspire as much as the great man," said Ganguly. "His determination and single-minded devotion to his sport is what anyone would want to emulate."

Ganguly was confident India will fight back in the four-match series despite the heavy 217-run defeat in the first Test at Bangalore on Sunday.

"We have done it before and I am sure we will do it again," he said.

"We lost the first Test by the third day when we were bowled out for 246 and gave Australia a lead of over 200 runs.

"I am convinced that if we can put up runs on the board we will do it.

"The wickets for the remaining three Tests will have more bounce than at Bangalore and that will help our spinners.