Nov 23, 2009 IST 18:43:35

Karthik came, saw and left in a hurry

Wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik came, saw and left in a hurry - all in the span of 24 hours - knowing his 23rd Test appearance would take some more time before materialising. • Prasad out, Mendis in reckoning for second Test: Sangakkara • We want Sehwag to play his natural game: Dhoni • Spotted: Matthew Hayden in Brisbane • Spotted: Intikhab Alam and Aquib Javed

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