The disappointment of Virender Sehwag's early dismissal in the morning was quickly forgotten by the members as they saw the stocky frame of CCI's favourite son, Sachin Tendulkar walking out. The atmosphere was electric goose bumps and awe as members tried to out-shout the crowd sitting in the East and North Stands with little success. Each and every shot by the Master was cheered by the crowd, which was almost to full capacity on the first and second floors of the Pavilion. When one member said, "Paisa vasool, yaar" while admiring Tendulkar's square-cut, he was gently reminded that as a member he had a free entry into the Pavilion. "Arre poore membership ka paisa vasool, boss," (It was worth the money I spent on getting membership) he quipped.

Sleeping stalwart?u00a0 Dropped bowler Ishant Sharma could not resist a nap in the players' enclosure during the third day's play of India's third Test against Sri Lanka at the Brabourne Stadium yesterday. pics/atul kamble