Going forward, both Gambhir and Bhaskar will have to work in unison, if they want to help Delhi progress to the Ranji Trophy knockouts. It was only the second time in the match that they had levelled the scoreline and they made it count. Memories of seven-times Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher, a five-times winner with the Italian team at the circuit outside Milan, still have a powerful resonance. Their forwards started the match on an attacking note and made some threatening sallies into the opposition half. Former all-rounder Madan Lal has his fingers crossed before the start of the season. It’s up to the various selectors, coaches and especially the players. However, for the shorter formats, young Rishabh Pant took over the reins. Let’s remember the three golden words – Peace, Love and Unity. However, the 13th-seeded Czech was in complete control from the start, never surrendering a break point the entire match. Matic’s involvement was rewarded with a man of the match award on debut.