Rohit ready for the big leap For the first time since the tri-series began 11 days back, India were able to stitch together three meaningful partnerships in their short batting stint; hearteningly, Rohit Sharma was involved in two of them as he provided another example of his ability to adjust, adapt and improvise.
Dravid set to lead Bangalore Rahul Dravid is all set to captain Vijay Mallya's Bangalore in the opening match of the Indian Premier League that is set to unveil under lights at the M Chinnaswamy stadium on April 18.
'We've found the rhythm' "We have been playing good cricket in this tournament so far; I am confident we have found the rhythm, and will be able to do well in Adelaide.", Mahendra Dhoni said.
CRICKET / Duleep Trophy
West Zone take lead At close, England Lions, for whom even a draw is enough to make it to the final, were struggling at 14 for one and require 126 runs to avoid the possibility of an innings defeat.
Chopra, Manhas make merry Unbeaten double-centuries from Test discard Aakash Chopra and skipper Mithun Manhas virtually ensured North Zone a place in the Duleep Trophy final.
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