Australia, inspired by captain Michael Clarke, crushed India by an innings and 68 runs in the second test at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday to take a 2-0 lead in the four-match series.
It was the sixth successive overseas test defeat for India after their 4-0 drubbing in England last year and put paid to their hopes of a first series triumph in Australia.
Some spirited batting from the tailenders extended the contest beyond the tea break before spinner Ravi Ashwin was caught for 62, a fifth wicket for Ben Hilfenhaus, to end the innings at 400 all out.
Image: Australia players celebrate after winning the second test match against India at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney, Australia, Friday, Jan. 6, 2012.
Text: Reuters
Images: AP/AFP
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