Captain Brendon McCullum stubbornly provided a glimmer of
hope for his side on the third day of the second test against India as he
battled to his ninth test century to thwart the visitors' push for a
series-levelling victory.McCullum, troubled with what appeared to be injuries
to his left shoulder and right elbow, blasted the first six of his innings over
long on off Ishant Sharma to bring up the milestone about 45 minutes before the
end of play.
The 32-year-old McCullum was 114 not out at stumps having
shared in an unbroken 158-run partnership with wicketkeeper BJ Watling that
stalled India's drive for victory at the Basin Reserve.
