Opener Virender Sehwag said the Lahore pitch was the best he had played on as India ended day four of the first Test against Pakistan on 403-0. Sehwag and partner Rahul Dravid are just 10 runs short of equalling the highest first-wicket stand in Tests.
Sehwag, who smashed the second-fastest Test double ton in his 247 not out, said: "I have played a lot of cricket but this is the best track to bat on.
"The ball is coming onto the bat and there is no movement for the bowlers."
Sehwag was only told how close Dravid and himself were to the world record, set in 1955-56 by India's Vinoo Mankad and Pankaj Roy, when they returned to the dressing room.
He said the weather-affected Test would definitely end in a draw because, including Pakistan's 679-7, a total of 1,082 runs have now been scored for the loss of just seven wickets.
"Tuesday will be another practice day for the batsmen because it will be a drawn match," Sehwag added.
He was unhappy the pitch would not produce a result.
"It is the prerogative of the home side to prepare the pitch," Sehwag said.
"We are ready to play on any wicket but such wickets are not good for cricket."
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