Laxman the key as Australia surge

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India’s chances of victory rested on the sore back of VVS Laxman at lunch on the final day in Mohali, after Doug Bollinger put Australia in a strong position. Australia made four breakthroughs, including the major wicket of Sachin Tendulkar, …   See the complete post here

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