India v England

India v England, 1st ODI, Rajkot

Confidence the main plus for Cook

Jan 11, 2013: Alastair Cook said his side have proved to themselves that they can play one-day cricket in Indian conditions

India v England, 1st ODI, Rajkot

New rules, old problems for India

Jan 11, 2013: India's batsmen are usually unstoppable in Rajkot-like conditions. One of the reasons for their failed chase is that age-old conundrum in Indian one-day cricket: whether to go with seven specialist batsmen or not

India v England, 1st ODI, Rajkot

Patel swings it

Jan 11, 2013: ESPNcricinfo presents the plays of the day from the opening ODI between India and England

India v England, 1st ODI, Rajkot

Not perfect but satisfying

Jan 11, 2013: England may need to address the shortcomings of their bowling attack but can otherwise rejoice in a fine win

India v England, 1st ODI, Rajkot

All-round England make a winning-start

Jan 11, 2013: India came close, but when Ishant Sharma was left to hit Jade Dernbach's last two balls for six to tie the match, they probably knew in their hearts that the game was up.

India v England, 1st ODI, Rajkot

Plenty of Indian problems to resolve

Jan 10, 2013: India are favourites for the ODI series against England but they have problems to resolve if they are going to live up to the form guide

India v England, 1st ODI, Rajkot

Cook recognises size of task

Jan 10, 2013: England captain Alastair Cook said his team will have to improve a lot to pull off another long-awaited series win

India v England, 1st ODI, Rajkot

Giles focus on long-term goals

Jan 10, 2013: With the sternest of tests to begin his international coaching career, Ashley Giles needs to use the series to develop his side for the Champions Trophy and World Cup

India v England, 1st ODI, Rajkot

India aiming to avert slide

Jan 10, 2013: Preview of the first one-day international between India and England in Rajkot

India v England, 1st ODI, Rajkot

Rajkot stadium ready for proud debut

Jan 10, 2013: Among the unique features of the newly-built Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium are the lack of pillars, the canopies and the Lord's-style media capsule