Everything was ready for little master. Supporters, photographers, former cricketers and even his busy wife were present the day before Sachin could celebrate 20 years in international cricket circuit. Today’s newspaper is flooded with Sachin’s photos, list of centuries etc. But I am sure that the biggest picture of tomorrow’s sports page will be The wall ooops Rahul Dravid!

Carnage by rookie pace bowler Welegedara reduced India 27-2. Sachin arrived in 22 yards with claps all around the park. But Sachin stayed there for only three balls...Welegedara broke millions heart...timber’s of legend shattered. Top order of India reduced to 31 for 3. Then Lanka made it 32-4 when Laxman also went back to pavilion.

But Rahul not only emerged as wall but played uncharacteristically aggressive knock. He was well supported by young guns like Yuvraj and a special knock from Captain Dhoni. At the end of day India is in driver’s seat. Kicked out from ODI squad Rahul came back under immense pressure. He left the ground with unbeaten 177. We hope he will score a double tomorrow.