INDIA put themselves in a strong position to deny Australia a new Test wins record thanks to some valiant batting from VVS Laxman and a fine all-round showing from Irfan Pathan in the third Test at the WACA.

LEBRON JAMES eyed Shawn Marion’s pass coming toward him and made a split-second decision to redirect the ball. One nifty touch pass later, Dwayne Wade converted it into a layup.