London: As the Indian think-tank walked across the hallowed turf to the pavilion, MS Dhoni approached the pitch, went down on his knees and assisted the ground staff to lift the covers of the 22-yard strip.


Ishant Sharma 

Underneath was a surface with the same green tinge as Tuesday. It was expected some of the grass would be shaved on yesterday but it remained the same. Dhoni didn't seem concerned as he stood at the crease from both ends and practised leaving the ball.