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This is the preview for the 2nd Test between Australia and India starting on the 2nd at Sydney. Australia are 1-0 ahead and fans of competitive cricket will be hoping India have done some hard work. Cricketfiles’ previous preview and bulletins exposed many weaknesses of India and unless they address them, they are likely to suffer a similar result at Sydney.

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

The Sydney pitch is being rumoured to have something for everyone. On the first couple of days it seems to suit the pacers more and then as the pitch cracks up it will suit spinners accordingly. There is a fair amount of grass on the pitch at the moment, perhaps intentional on the part of the Australian groundsmen to assist Australia’s pacers. Both Ponting and Kumble have pointed out that their teams will benefit from this pitch.

A VENUE RELISHED BY INDIAN BATSMEN

Sydney like many other Australian grounds finds favour with the Indians. Tendulkar averages 249, Laxman 117, Sehwag 60 and Dravid 53 on this ground. India will feel slightly disturbed that their best batsmen in 2007, Ganguly, averages only 14 at this ground. India have a reasonable record at this ground- one win and three defeats in eight Tests, which is a better record for India than at any other Australian venue.