
Sachin Tendulkar is joint favourite to top score in the Champions Trophy© AFP

Lakshmipathy Balaji in action in the second game, India Blue v India Green, Challenger Series, Chennai, October 2, 2006© AFP

Irfan Pathan lofts a six during his daring half-century, India Blue v India Green, Challenger Series, Chennai, October 2, 2006© AFP