Indian news round-up

India to take on Sri Lanka in Coca Cola Cup opener

India are slated to take on Sri Lanka in the opening match of the Coca Cola Cup Trophy Triangular tournament scheduled to be held in Sharjah from October 20 to 29. The third team to feature in the tourney is Zimbabwe.

The Press Trust of India (PTI) reported on Thursday that the three teams will meet each other twice in a round robin format with the top two teams meeting in the finals on October 29. The matches are to be held under flood lights with play starting at 2.30 PM local time.

The Schedule:

October 20: India v Sri Lanka. October 21: Zimbabwe v Sri Lanka. October 22: Zimbabwe v India. October 23 and 24: Rest days. October 25: Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe. October 26: India v Zimbabwe. October 27: India v Sri Lanka. October 28: Rest day. October 29: Final.

Sourav Ganguly helps Lancashire to a amass 574 for 5

Indian captain Sourav Ganguly scored a sedate 87 while playing the second fiddle during two crucial partnerships with John Crawley and then with Neil Fairbrother as Lancashire declared at 574 for 5 on the third day of PPP Healthcare County Championship Division One match against Leicestershire at Grace Road in Leicester on Thursday.

Resuming at the score of 334 for 3, Ganguly lost Crawley at the score of 352 after a well compiled 139 off 278 balls which included 18 hits to the fence. This brought Fairbrother to the crease and along with him, Ganguly added 82 runs for the fifth wicket. Ganguly fell leg before to James Ormond after a 176 ball essay which saw 13 hits to the ropes. Then Fairbrother reached his century in the company of Warren Hegg before declaration.

In the other match at St Lawrence Ground in Canterbury saw Rahul Dravid turn his arm over for five unsuccessful overs as Hampshire require another 62 runs for a well deserved win over Kent with 4 wickets still at hand.

Sadanand Vishwanath to coach in Guwahati CCC

Former Indian wicket keeper Sadanand Vishwanath is slated to arrive in Guwahati on September 2 in connection with a coaching camp organised by Guwahati Cricket Coaching Centre. The camp has been organised for the advanced trainees in the centre.

The camp is scheduled to held at the Nehru Stadium from September 4 to 25. The camp was originally scheduled to be held from September 6. Soon after his arrival in Guwahati, Vishwanath will attend the `Abhiruchi Sports Day', on September 3 and as the chief guest he will lead the mass run which has been organised for the occasion.