India vs Australia ODI series 2009

Michael Hussey was the top run-scorer in the series, while Shane Watson was the highest wicket-taker.

India today slipped back to third position after going down 2-4 to world champion Australia in the seven-match home series that concluded here today.

Heavy rain washed out the seventh and final one-day international between India and Australia on Wednesday, giving the tourists a 4-2 series win.

Steady unseasonal rains are threatening to wash out the seventh ODI between India and Australia.

Ricky Ponting compared this series victory with the World Cup and Champions Trophy triumphs and was determined to end it on a high.

For twenty years, Sachin Tendulkar has borne the weight of Indian cricket on his shoulders. It was no different last night.

Senior batsman VVS Laxman was confident India would bounce back from the defeat against Australia and endorsed MS Dhoni's leadership.

The series may be lost, but India have a lot to play for, prove and build on in the last ODI.

Cricket Australia today asked the duo to return home immediately to have adequate rest before a busy summer ahead.

Shane Watson is usually among the first to be sent home with injury, but the all-rounder has defied odds on an injury plagued tour.