India's batting spine not in good shape
Sachin Tendulkar zipped off to England yesterday to seek urgent medical attention for his problematic back. But Indian cricket fans need not press the panic buttons.

`Jobs of Lloyd, Marshall in jeopardy'
Despite the predictably optimistic post-match soundbites from Brian Lara, West Indies fans know their team is unlikely to match, let alone defeat, the upbeat Australians in this series.

Captaincy not under threat: Azharuddin
Indian skipper Mohammad Azharuddin on Monday asserted that his captaincy was not under threat, but hastened to add: "Of course, it is the selectors' decision.''

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