Dhoni has made a mockery of Test cricket by bowling himself: Kapil

Mahendra Singh Dhoni's decision to bowl his seam-up stuff during the second day came under severe criticism from former India captain Kapil Dev, who feels that the current skipper made a mockery of Test cricket. "Dhoni has made a mockery of Test cricket by bowling (himself). This is not acceptable on the second day of a Test match, you can't do this," Kapil told a television channel.

Kapil was also critical of Zaheer Khan, who didn't bowl after suffering from hamstring injury. "Zaheer is himself responsible for it. He has put the team in trouble. He should have known and tested his fitness levels before returning to Test cricket," he said. "It's really tough to bowl 20 overs a day. He has killed the possibility of India winning this Test," Kapil added.

Panesar defends net session with Tendulkar

Monty Panesar has defended his decision to have a net session with Sachin Tendulkar, saying that it was a chance for him to get some tips from the batting maestro. Panesar bowled to Tendulkar at the Lord's nets 12 days ago without the knowledge of his county, Sussex, and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). "I had a bit of spare time during the T20s and I thought it would be a good opportunity to see how the ball was coming out of my hand. He (Sachin) is obviously a wonderful batsman, one of the best in the world, and a wonderful human being as well. So I thought it would be a chance for me to get some tips for my bowling," Panesar said.

India an ageing team: Botham

Ian Botham has said that England would go on to win the series against India as they have more young and vibrant players in their ranks as compared to the visitors. "...in my opinion they are already the best team in the world and this summer will simply confirm it. They are the coming force in world cricket and unlike India, who have a lot of players in their twilight years, this is a young, vibrant England with more power to add," Botham wrote in his column for the Mirror.

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