Virender Sehwag has defended India's decision to leave out VVS Laxman for the ongoing Bangalore Test, saying the stylish batsman was not fully fit.
Virender Sehwag has defended India's decision to leave out VVS Laxman for the ongoing Bangalore Test, saying the stylish batsman was not fully fit. "We tested him and he said the back was still stiff. We did not want to take any chances. If something goes wrong and he cannot continue, then we would not get a fielder for Laxman. So it was a good decision to not to play him," the attacking opener said after the first day.
He also praised part-timer Suresh Raina, who got the big breakthrough in the form of Ricky Ponting (77) in the final session. "The wicket that he took to dismiss Ponting was the best amongst the five wickets that we could garner.
We thought they would score around six runs an over but we are happy to restrict them," Sehwag said. Australia went into stumps at 285-5 with Marcus North unbeaten on 43.
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