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The England --India Tests -- The Indian Hospitality is Great

I did not quickly pen down my thoughts after the third test. The true Indian cricket team fan is ever optimistic – A turnaround in the fourth test was the expectation--  Alas , it was that false optimism that we carry always about the Indian Cricket team. The Fourth test at Old Trafford If  one thought that the third test result was an aberration, the fourth test conclusively proved it was not. Choosing to bat on an Old Trafford pitch that traditionally is one of the quickest pitches in England and for sure will help with bounce , swing and seam movement , the Indians quickly folded up for a paltry 152. In reply, as conditions improved, England could take a commanding lead. India had to bat out the second time and I thought it was one of those easy tasks on a wicket that had become flat . And  to add, all that India needed to bat out was two sessions on Day three—What about the balance two days ?  Storms were predicted and rains would ensure that  both the days play would b