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Javagal Srinath says the surface didn't offer an even contest between bat and ball

Chennai, Bangalore, Kolkata, Delhi, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad among potential venues

While the outfield in Bengaluru was rated as very good, it is understood that one of the main factors in Chris Broad's pitch appraisal was the variable bounce

The Ranji Trophy quarter-final between Jharkhand and Mumbai is likely to be shifted out of Bangalore, in keeping with the BCCI's attempt to ensure none of the World T20 venues are "fatigued" ahead of the tournament

The problems surrounding the sale of World Cup tickets in India have descended into chaos, with police in Bangalore conducting a baton-charge on fans

Anil Kumble has said that a spruced-up Chinnaswamy Stadium is ready to host the World Cup after undergoing several facelifts

The ICC has written to the Indian board expressing concerns over the facilities at Bangalore's Chinnaswamy Stadium, one of the eight venues for the 2011 World Cup

Bangalore's matches in the Afro-Asia Cup will be played on a relaid pitch and the fast bowlers can look forward to some assistance say the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA)

Irfan Pathan and Rahul Dravid spoke to the press after India comprehensively beat South Africa at Bangalore

Rahul Dravid denies that South Africa's fast bowlers got the better of his side in the firsft match at Hyderabad, maintaining that it was simply an off day for India. Greg Chappell didn't let on to much, but says that India learnt a fair

South Africa pricked India's win-bubble three days ago, and stand on that threshold of a remarkable record that appeared unthinkable when they struggled to a 0-1 Test reverse in India a year ago.

Predicting a close series against South Africa, Rahul Dravid, the Indian captain, says that his team will strive to bounce back with an improved performance in the second one-dayer to be played in Bangalore on November 19

Considering that the Indian Board President's XI lost their first two wickets in 8.1 overs, captain Mohammad Kaif will not be too displeased with the final total of 275 for eight declared

West Indies stroked themselves into form ahead of a gruelling Test and one-day series.

West Indies lead Indian Board President's XI by 66 runs

The West Indies simply pumped the attack for all the runs that could be had.

Ramnaresh Sarwan completed a rare century as West Indies' tour match against an Indian Board President's XI

Shane Warne will be forced to do the work of three Indian men as Australia feel the full ramifications of the contentious decision to sack their second-best spinner when the first Test starts at Chinnaswamy Stadium tomorrow

As Sourav Ganguly and Adam Gilchrist exchanged pleasantries after the unveiling of the TVS Cup, with the incongruous Star Wars theme blaring in the background, it was impossible to escape the impression that the intensity and gamesmanship might come

Simon Katich and Michael Clarke gave Australia the edge with some attractive strokeplay in the final session, after Anil Kumble - who became only the ninth player in history to reach 400 wickets - had caused a jitter midway through the afternoon on