Mishra might just be the foil Indian bowling attack has been searching for. Praveen and Ishant has been good in spurts. But India badly needed a spinner who can bowl long useful spells. Harbhajan has disappointed very much. While India still doesn't have a third fast bowler of any quality, if Mishra bowls long useful spells from one side, Dhoni will be able to use Praveen and Ishant in short spells from the other. I am actually expecting an improved and much more consistent effort from the Indian bowling atack in the third test.
In batting, I'm not expecting much from Sehwag after that brutal injury. I'll put my money on Gambhir rather. Though he hasn't got a big knock in the first test, he didn't look out of his comfort zone in the little time he spent at the crease, especially in the first innings. Dravid and Laxman are in great form, and Tendulkar looks like on the verge of a BIG knock. Dhoni's form with the bat is a big worry, so our batting will revolve mainly around Dravid, Tendulkar, Laxman and Gambhir - and pretty much nobody else. That's a worry.
All in all, I'm expecting an imroved performance from the Indians. Whether that will result in a win is to be seen, especially given the dodgy weather forecast.
