Chris Rogers celebrates his fifty.
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Coach Darren Lehmann lauded Chris Rogers' efforts in Australia's four-wicket win over India in Brisbane, even comparing the left-handed opener to legendary West Indian batsman Brian Lara. (Nathan Lyon contradicts Dhoni, praises umpires)
"It was like Brian Lara batting. He was unbelievable and fantastic," Lehmann said, as reported by www.cricket.com.au. (Wives to join battered Indian side Down Under, no room for girlfriends)
Rogers followed up his first innings half-century with another in a tricky, low run-chase on a crumbling Day 4 wicket at Brisbane. (India should've forced Dhawan to bat earlier: Anil Kumble)
Chasing 128, Australia lost as many as six wickets but it was Rogers who held one end up and kept India away from an unlikely win. His knock of 55 from 81 deliveries included 10 boundaries. (My father didn't believe I was picked: Joe Burns)
"It is very impressive for an experienced guy to do that as he held the innings together. It could have easily been 20/2 and gone the other way. Small totals are always difficult and it's best to get it over with as soon as you can." (Ishant Sharma fine adds to India's Brisbane 'insult')
After going 2-0 down in Brisbane, MS Dhoni and Co. will go into the Boxing Day Test at Melbourne needing to save the series. (India's batting in overseas Tests has improved: Dhoni)
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