Our diarist survives bumpy rides, cancelled flights and missing TV channels in the course of covering the World Cup

He says he waits patiently for his chances and, at the Wankhede, he made the most of the one he got - despite only five minutes' notice

He braved the Mumbai heat and soaked up the pressure of the atmosphere, showcasing so much more than his big-hitting on his way to a 67-ball 109

Mixed messaging in selection, and catastrophic call at the toss, pushes champions past point of no return