That Sachin should score his first ODI hundred in Australia after playing international cricket for 17 years has not come at a more opportune time in a final and is huge relief and plus for him and India. And what was more heartening was that it helped India score a win. Importantly for India, it was team effort again with bowlers too playing an important role is restricting the Kangaroos to a modest score. Rohit Sharma and Bhajji were outstanding. Ponting had commented in his columns that the best of three finals would not be required!

What a pompous statement ! Hope Dhoni and team makes his prophecy come true by also devouring and hurting the vain Aussie pride by winning the next best of three final as well ! That would truly tame the Lion in his own den.