While it was important to stay on the wicket and create a mammoth score, taking wickets is the only way one can win test matches and Bhajji was bang on target.
WHEN IT comes to Eden Garden combined with roaring crowds and Sourav Ganguly, a great match is what comes to mind. Eden Garden holds good memory for the players and cricket lovers. There are two of our Indian players who will vouch for it .They are the players who can, on any given day, turn the tide on their own.
Yes, we are talking about the stylish batsman from Hyderabad VVS Laxman and our very own Turbanator Bhajji. While it was important to stay on the wicket and create a mammoth score, taking wickets is the only way one can win test matches. Bhajji was bang on target. Once he smells the blood, he runs over the opposition.
This happens quite often, and even he has got a special relation with Eden Garden. His five wicket haul in the second innings was what made India win the test.Even before the start of the test match, it was imperative for India to win it. A draw would have provided the Proteas a series win and they would have restrained India from being on the Number One slot by replacing them.
Last, but not the least; India retains the Numero Uno slot in the Test Series. Hats off, to Amla, who stood tall between India and Victory.