Sachin Tendulkar’s run sequence in Test cricket of late (15, 8, 25, 13, 19 and 17 since his 80 in January’s Sydney Test) has been disappointing.

Age and footwork have certainly caught up with him even though the tank is full when it comes to enthusiasm and spirit. It was disappointing to see him bowled by Doug Bracewell not because he has got out in that fashion 50 times (the number should be no surprise considering he has walked the crease 313 times), but because he couldn’t use his feet well.