- MS Dhoni’s improved luck with winning the toss continues.
- Sehwag ‘s role in the Test team has been modified to be a pinch hitter at the top, and to take the occasional sharp catch, which he can boast about to the press after the game.
- Tendulkar’s strike rate in the only innings indicated that he was trying his best to ensure that the Indian team did not miss Dravid’s absence.
- Raina has devised a new solution to deal with his perceived weakness against short balls: – Get out to spinners.