Brave declaration, Pak need to get Sehwag early

If Pakistan dismiss Virender Sehwag early, they will get a shot in the arm, writes former cricketer Zaheer Abbas.Score | Action Replay | Player | Pictures

I know it sounds clichéd, but the fact is that the first hour of play will be crucial on the last day of what has been another enthralling Test match. If Pakistan dismiss Virender Sehwag early, they will get a shot in the arm.

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His wicket will fire them up and they will then go flat out to win the Test and square the series. But if he gets going and starts timing the ball well, anything can happen.

India did well to score some vital runs on the morning of the fourth day. Laxman batted excellently, and he was well supported by Anil Kumble, who will surely bat higher in the next Test that India play. The Pakistanis, who would have expected to lead by 170-180, found themselves leading by 121 when the final Indian wicket fell.

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