Cowdrey's bond with India not by birth alone

Colin Cowdrey, who passed away in London on Tuesday, was one of the best loved cricketers

Fifth Test

India v England

The same groundsman who had produced the drugged Delhi pitch was responsible for another defunct strip of turf, which ensured that the dull sequence of draws should be continued to the end.

Fourth Test

India v England

England at last were at full strength, allowing for the departure of Barrington and Stewart, and they gained a lead of 107.