'Battle of Taunton' and the 'Survival of the Fittest'

Hence the 3-day practice match between Indians and Somerset has been ended on a draw.The one-off practice match before first two tests showed that Indians have not adopted english conditions yet.This was not simply a practice match as this was the only chance to play against a county side before heading towards the Lord's.English test skipper Andrew Strauss who has retired from the shorter format of the game was the invited opener in the absence of Somerset skipper Markas Trescothick to regain his lost form.The prolific opener scored a watchful 78 ,Arul Suppaih played a magnificant knock toring Indian bowlers.Somerset piled 425/3 and declared its 1st innings.Indians were totally out played against the Somerset bowlers and bowled out for a mere 224 despite Raina's quickfire century.Except Raina,no one made an impression in this game. Before this game there was so much discussion about no.6 spot of Indian batting.Youraj Singh missed the tour of Carribean but he was one of few stars of the last world cup.In the absence of Yuvi,Raina played in the carribean utilising his capabilities.He played some positive knocks there .Now after Raina's another masterclass Dhoni will be clear of any doubt picking the no.6 batsman for the historic 2000th test and also 100th Indo-English test at Lord's.