India to name 25 probables in early August

The Indian board has decided to name 25 probables for the preparatory camp before New Zealand's tour to India. According to the Press Trust of India, SK Nair, the board secretary, stated that the camp would be held in Bangalore from August 12-26, while the probables would be named in the first week of August.

Nair added: "The Indian cricket team will have another one-week camp from September 1-6 before the New Zealanders arrive on September 23 for a two-Test series and a triangular one-day tournament later with the Aussies as the third team."

Nair also stated that he wasn't aware of the move to rope in Greg Chappell to assist John Wright, the Indian coach, during the preparatory camp. Reports in certain sections of the Indian media indicated that Chappell had been asked to help out, a claim which was refuted by Sourav Ganguly.

Nair also informed that the board's Marketing Committee would meet on July 23, while the Working Committee meeting would be held next month. In both meets, the details of the corporate cricket tournament are expected to be discussed.