Harbahjan top-scored for the Indians during the match...we just can't have that happening...but I guess you could understand it (with the bowlers getting tired).
Still we earned a very credible draw - dug in with the bat, gave them a huge scare in the second-innings.
Regarding McIntosh, it's one thing trying to occupy the crease, but he's a very limited scorer and that creates pressure at the other end. Guptill is a chance for the second test, though he struggled against India back home last year.
Would also love O'Brien back in the side, but that ain't happening.
Harbahjan top-scored for the Indians during the match...we just can't have that happening...but I guess you could understand it (with the bowlers getting tired).
Still we earned a very credible draw - dug in with the bat, gave them a huge scare in the second-innings.
Regarding McIntosh, it's one thing trying to occupy the crease, but he's a very limited scorer and that creates pressure at the other end. Guptill is a chance for the second test, though he struggled against India back home last year.
Would also love O'Brien back in the side, but that ain't happening.