Dear Mr Miller

Dear Mr Miller,

You write

"Sreesanth, the breakdancing bundle of energy from Kerala, had a shocking Test match. Teased for his apparent resemblance to Harry Potter while batting, he bowled like one of Voldemort's stooges - ineffective, erratic and at times downright ugly. He sent Pietersen, the object of India's ire, crashing to the turf with a whistling beamer, and then jammed another full-toss into Collingwood's ribs after overstepping by almost a metre."

This is from the Ball by Ball commentary from your own web site

59.6 Sreesanth to Vaughan, no run, another massive full toss from Sreesanth - waist high, as opposed to a head-knocker-offer. Vaughan punches it to gully

89.6 Sreesanth to Collingwood, 1 no ball, short, Collingwood ducks and then gives a weary smile as he looks up to see he is being given a stare

89.6 Sreesanth to Collingwood, 1 no ball, even shorter and a second no-ball and again he seems more concerned with giving a hard stare. He was about a yard over the crease when he delivered that ... that was not a slight overstepping that was a full stride and one questions if that is accidental

No full tosses aimed at Mr Collingwood's ribs, mind.

While Sreesanth's antics have been out of line throughout this test match and are unpardonable, does it behoove you to add innuendo to the mix?

Thanks,

Homer

PS:-

Sreesanth, the breakdancing bundle of energy from Kerala, had a shocking Test match. Teased for his apparent resemblance to Harry Potter while batting, he bowled like one of Voldemort's stooges - ineffective, erratic and at times downright ugly. He sent Pietersen, the object of India's ire, crashing to the turf with a whistling beamer, and then aimed a vicious bouncer at Collingwood after overstepping by almost a metre.

Thank you Mr Miller.

Test 2 Day 5 - One down, Nine to go.

First things first - the toss was not as vital as made out to be. I don't believe India would be too chuffed if they had to bowl on the fifth day's wicket if they had lost the toss.

Secondly, England have , over four innings, spectacularly imploded from positions of strength and it is India,not England, that have taken 20 wickets in both tests.

And in this test, the rub of the umpiring green went England's way.

India has its problems, no doubt. Sreesanth needs to get his act together, India needs to play the ebbs and flows of the game better, the captaincy needs to be a touch more proactive and there is a tendency of getting overconfident after a win ( and India has the track record of losing a test right after winning one).

India has 9 days to get these issues sorted out and a happy dressing room from the Lords test will be happier still.

A pretty comprehensive victory in the end, though people may point out to the 3 wickets lost and hint at a stutter.

1 Test and 8 ODIs remain to win then, for India.

Test 2 Day 4 - On the cusp

Something happened at Trent Bridge today - England were going swimmingly at 287/3, the new ball had been tonked to the tune of 17 runs in two overs.

The real Sreesanth had gone AWOL, Michael Vaughan was playing like a dream, England led by 4.

And just like that, the game turned on its head.

Just like that.

And just like that, pessimism turned to optimism, drooping shoulders and heads gave way to a spring in the steps and the chuntering started in full earnest.

Long story short, India needs 63 runs to win in 90 overs with 10 wickets in hand.

The score card -here.

Test 2 Day 3 - So far, so good

Although India will be remiss in not reminding Simon Taufel of his howlers on Day 3.

England has all the running to do over the next two days while India has to play the patience game - keep theirs and work on the Poms'.

And it is imperative for Sreesanth to come to the party.

With the wicket getting more uneven, India cannot afford for its bowlers to ease on the pressure and let the Poms get a look in.

With 240 runs to play with and 6 sessions to go and Rahul Dravid displaying rare flair and imagination in the 16 overs that India were on the field, I will be surprised if India fails to wrap up the game by the end of the day's play tomorrow.