Officials play down Delhi fears after Twenty20 switch
Security concerns over the Commonwealth Games have not been intensified by the decision to shift a leading Twenty20 competition abroad.
Security concerns over the Commonwealth Games have not been intensified by the decision to shift a leading Twenty20 competition abroad.
Kevin Pietersen believes his first major away tour as England captain would help him mould the team with a demanding 2009 season ahead.
England’s bowlers pegged back a defensive India by reducing the hosts to 134-4 in the second innings on the fourth day of the final Test on Monday.
India’s Gautam Gambhir and Rahul Dravid compiled a 314-run partnership before spinner Graeme Swann led an England fightback in the second Test.
Opener Gautam Gambhir hit his third century in four Tests to lead India to 179-1 on the first day of the second Test against England on Friday.
The postponement of a lucrative Twenty20 Champions League in India has added to fears regional security concerns.
India claimed a 16-run win over England under the Duckworth-Lewis method in a weather-hit third one-dayer on Thursday.
India skipper Anil Kumble was set to officially announce his retirement as the third Test against Australia ended in a tame draw on Sunday.
Michael Clarke on Saturday scored his eighth Test hundred to ensure Australia all but denied India victory in the third Test.
India debutant spinner Amit Mishra grabbed his third wicket to reduce Australia to 174 for seven and facing the prospect of a rare follow-on at lunch.