Perhaps numbers do never reveal the full story, but they tell a large part of it fairly well

A lowdown on Hayden's destructive innings, and Bracken's continuing dominance against Sehwag

A lowdown on Hayden's destructive innings, and Bracken's continuing dominance against Sehwag

Sourav Ganguly has copped plenty of flak for his inability to score runs against quality opposition in testing conditions, but his 144 was as emphatic a riposte as it gets

Sourav Ganguly has copped plenty of flak for his inability to score runs against quality opposition in testing conditions, but his 144 was as emphatic a riposte as it gets

Perhaps numbers do never reveal the full story, but they tell a large part of it fairly well

For much of the day, Justin Langer played second fiddle to the batsmen at the other end, but he came into his own later in the day

For much of the day, Justin Langer played second fiddle to the batsmen at the other end, but he came into his own later in the day

A lowdown on Brisbane, where Australia haven't lost a Test in the last 14 years

A lowdown on Brisbane, where Australia haven't lost a Test in the last 14 years

Why India should score their runs quickly and open with a right-left combination in Australia

Why India should score their runs quickly and open with a right-left combination in Australia

S Rajesh examines Steve Waugh's appetite for the big hundred and the value that he brought to the Australian team

S Rajesh examines the two bowling stars from the TVS Cup, Lara's awesome run-spree over the last two years and India's not-so-bad record when batting second in ODIs

Though the Indians failed to finish the job with the bat, their spinners once again proved the Australians' fallibility against the turning ball.

Perhaps numbers do never reveal the full story, but they tell a large part of it fairly well

A lowdown on Hyderabad, where India have won six ODIs and lost just one

Murali Kartik was the only Indian bowler who earned the respect of the Australian batsmen, especially Ricky Ponting

Australia thrashed New Zealand in a low-scoring match after losing the toss - and their top order - early in the game, underlining just what a great side they are

The ability to work the balls for singles won New Zealand the match