
Saurasish Lahiri took seven wickets to lead Bengal into the knockouts, Tamil Nadu v Bengal, Ranji Trophy, Group B, Chennai, 3rd day, January 1, 2013© ESPNcricinfo

The Australia team pose with their Prime Minister Tony Abbott, Sydney, January 1, 2014© AFP

The England team pose with Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott, Sydney, January 1, 2014© AFP