Pakistan have dominated most of this Test Match, almost entirely due to their wonderful fast bowling resources. Australia's fightback in the second innings was rudely halted on the third morning by a wonderful spell from the young Pakistani sensation Mohammed Aamer. Australia 164 for 5, still 6 runs away from making Pakistan bat again, with their backs to the wall. 3 years ago this would have been the perfect setting for Adam Gilchrist to come in and turn the game on its head.
What a player Gilchrist was. I remember the Mumbai Test in the 2000-01 India-Australia series. After having dismissed India for 176, Australia were reeling at 99/5 when Gilchrist walked in. The Indian bowlers were on top. The counterattack Gilchrist launched was typically brutal. He scored a blistering hundred that took the game completely away from India.
We miss you Adam!
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