Australia v India, 4th Test, Sydney, January 2-6, 2004

India v Australia

Steve Waugh packed his kit, and put away that red rag forever	Naturally there was a special award for Steve Waugh	Sachin Tendulkar, who called Steve Waugh 'an inspiration', went across to wish him the best
Steve Waugh was the first to congratulate Sourav Ganguly on a hard-fought series	Sourav Ganguly was presented the Border-Gavaskar Trophy	Steve Waugh took a moment out to spend time with his wife Lynette and three children
Every photographer in the house wanted a piece of Steve Waugh	The Australian flag was proudly waved	The Australians paraded Steve Waugh around the SCG
Steve Waugh was quickly hoisted on shoulders	Even though they did not win the Australian team celebrated	There were smiles of relief for the former and current captain of Australia as the match was drawn
Steve Waugh walked off and took with him all the emotion and tension of a draining day	The whole Indian team lined-up to applaud Steve Waugh off the field	VVS Laxman rushes across to congratulate one of his heroes on a career well played
From one ageing warrior to another, Anil Kumble claps Steve Waugh off	As soon as he hit it Steve Waugh knew the catch was going straight to Sachin Tendulkar	The famous red rag came out and Steve Waugh dug deep for one last time
The frustration piled on for the Indians as Steve Waugh and Simon Katich kept Australia in the hunt	The fairytale continued as Steve Waugh reached his fifty	Steve Waugh unfurled all his favourite shots
As Steve Waugh and Simon Katich forged a partnership fans of both sides were on the edge of their seats	Steve Waugh played that famous slog-sweep with panache	Simon Katich scattered the field with positive strokes
Steve Waugh walked out amidst a huge roar with a big task on hand	Simon Katich continued from where he left off in the first innings	Anil Kumble rejoices after sending Damien Martyn packing
Ricky Ponting is disappointed, but has to go after a patient 47	Murali Kartik had sweet revenge, scalping Justin Langer	Anil Kumble struck for India, sending Matthew Hayden back
Justin Langer began the final day with some fierce shots	Matthew Hayden and Justin Langer had an awkward four overs to survive, and survive they did	Steve Waugh leaves the field after a rough day, when India finally declare
'No hard feelings' Brett Lee seems to tell Rahul Dravid	It's Rahul Dravid's ear that has copped the blow	Andrew Leipus rushed out to the middle to check on Rahul Dravid
Rahul Dravid was finally stopped in his stride by a Brett Lee bouncer	Mark Waugh watches from the stands as his brother plays Test cricket for the last time	Steve Waugh had a hard day at the office
What can anyone do when Sachin Tendulkar is in such good touch that he reverse sweeps?	Steve Waugh tried to get the best out of his bowlers	Sachin Tendulkar's form returned and he began to innovate
There was no stopping Rahul Dravid	Sachin Tendulkar, back at his best, cut with authority	Rahul Dravid was in fine form again in the second innings
You lucky ... Brett Lee seems to tell Virender Sehwag	A wicket off a no-ball and a catch dropped soon after ... bad to worse for Brett Lee	Brett Lee celebrates having Virender Sehwag caught at slip
Anil Kumble led the Indian team off to rapturous applause	Anil Kumble's eight-wicket haul knocked the wind out of Australia	Anil Kumble bowled with fire
Indian fans had reason to celebrate through the day	Australian fans kept their spirits high	Simon Katich celebrates a vital century
Simon Katich and Jason Gillespie find something to laugh about	Simon Katich scattered the field with belligerent pulls	Simon Katich resisted the Indian bowlers
Irfan Pathan is overjoyed after nailing Adam Gilchrist with a perfect yorker	Simon Katich cuts fiercely on his way to a fine half-century	Steve Waugh leaves the field and is given a standing ovation
Steve Waugh begins the long walk back to the pavilion	Irfan Pathan finds the edge of Steve Waugh's bat and goes up in appeal	Steve Waugh unleashes his trademark square-drive
Steve Waugh cuts the ball to the point boundary	Steve Waugh approaches the wicket as the fielders applaud	The crowd waves red rags when Steve Waugh comes out to bat
Steve Waugh walks out to bat in his last Test	Damien Martyn ducks under a speedy bouncer	Anil Kumble leaps in the air after dismissing Ponting
Anil Kumble exults after trapping Ricky Ponting leg before	Virender Sehwag is overjoyed and lifts Parthiv Patel after his catch to dismiss Justin Langer	Justin Langer holds his bat aloft after a magnificent hundred
Justin Langer elegantly clips the ball to the leg side	Sourav Ganguly is ecstatic after taking a catch to dismiss Matthew Hayden	Justin Langer sweeps with ease
Justin Langer gets into the groove with a meaty drive	Matthew Hayden sweeps powerfully on his way to a blistering 67	Sachin Tendulkar acknowledges the crowd after his monumental innings
Brett Lee congratulates Sachin Tendulkar for his memorable knock	Sachin Tendulkar raises his bat after India declare their innings	The hushed crowd looks on as India touch 700
Brett Lee celebrates after nailing Ajit Agarkar	Ajit Agarkar gets beaten for pace and his stumps are shattered	Sachin Tendulkar carves the ball over the slips
Parthiv Patel falls to Brett Lee	Sachin Tendulkar executes a savage pull	Parthiv Patel raises his bat after a lively fifty
Parthiv Patel hooks on his way to a quickfire 62	Waugh leads the team out to begin the third day	Sachin Tendulkar and Parthiv Patel walk off as India end the second day well on top
Matthew Hayden offers his congratulations, as Sachin Tendulkar bats through the entire day	A pat on the back from Brett Lee to Sachin Tendulkar	The third double-century in Tests for Sachin Tendulkar
Sachin Tendulkar continues his run-feast	Parthiv Patel gets into his stride quickly, allowing the Australians no respite	Brett Lee celebrates as Sourav Ganguly falls cheaply
A wicket finally, as VVS Laxman is bowled by Jason Gillespie	The Australian crowd doesn't mind the batting exhibition	Adam Gilchrist and Ricky Ponting wonder how to staunch the runs
Jason Gillespie's head drops as a breakthrough remains elusive	Steve Waugh watches his thunder being stolen	VVS Laxman continues his relentless pursuit of runs
Brett Lee seeks umpire Steve Bucknor's assistance as Australia are forced on the defensive	Stuart MacGill's spirits begin to flag	Steve Waugh searches for inspiration as the Indians pile the runs
A warm hug from Sachin Tendulkar after VVS Laxman gets his hundred	It's celebration time for VVS Laxman, as he reaches his second hundred of the series	There is nothing Stuart MacGill can do to stop VVS Laxman's run-fest
Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman walk off for lunch	A desperate dive from VVS Laxman ensures that the partnership isn't broken	The runs continue to come for Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman
The relief is obvious as Sachin Tendulkar reaches his century	The clenched fist indicates what the knock means to Sachin Tendulkar	Sachin Tendulkar takes the run which brings him his hundred
VVS Laxman is tested by a bouncer	Sachin Tendulkar gets into his stride	VVS Laxman at his wristy best
Steve Waugh leads his team out on the second day	VVS Laxman reminds everyone of his class, as India end day one on a happy note	Stuart MacGill believes he has nailed Sachin Tendulkar, the umpire disagrees
Sachin Tendulkar is struck on the arm by a quick one from Brett Lee	Brett Lee isn't done yet. He comes charging in ...	Sachin Tendulkar's first fifty of the series, in his sixth innings
More runs for Sachin Tendulkar, this time on the off side	Sachin Tendulkar puts away a short one	Sachin Tendulkar slowly gets into his groove
Sachin Tendulkar is watchful at the start	Jason Gillespie is suitably pumped up after nailing India's main man	Jason Gillespie breaks through with an excellent indipper
Rahul Dravid announces his intentions with a rasping square-cut	It's celebration time for Brett Lee	Brett Lee responds with a scorching yorker which gets through Akash Chopra's defences
Steve Waugh and Brett Lee despair, as the Australians feel the heat	The Indian tricolour flutters proudly	More runs for Virender Sehwag, as India canter along
Virender Sehwag turns it on with a smashing drive	Brett Lee shows his anguish as Simon Katich drops a sitter	Akash Chopra edges one, and Brett Lee jumps up in delight
Jason Gillespie steams in	Australia's national anthem being played before the match	A special occasion for Steve Waugh
Steve Waugh leads his team out in his last Test	Which way will the coin spin? Both the captains at the toss	Steve Waugh surveys the scene at the SCG