Dravid reaches Test runs landmark
India’s Rahul Dravid became only the sixth batsman in history to score 10,000 Test runs as the first Test against South Africa headed for a draw.
The 35-year-old former captain reached the milestone on his way to making 111 for his 25th Test century in Chennai.
Virender Sehwag earlier departed for 319, adding only 10 to his overnight score, as India were all out for 627.
Dale Steyn took 4-103 before Neil McKenzie and Hashim Amla took South Africa to 131-1, a lead of 44.
The Proteas pair batted cautiously, with India’s spinners Harbhajan Singh and Anil Kumble finding increasing turn on the worn pitch.
One such delivery saw Harbhajan end an aggressive knock from South Africa skipper Graeme Smith.
The opener was adjudged lbw to one that turned in at him off a length after hitting 35 from 30 balls, including five fours.
Source: BBC UK
