Why isn't VVS Laxman in the one-day side?
Showing no favouritism to teams from the sub-continent, Australia whitewashed India, exactly the same as they had done to Pakistan earlier in the summer. Australia was clearly the better side.



World Blitz, Corus on Anand's radar
Indian ace Viswanathan Anand will return to classical chess after five months when he will play in the Corus Chess Tournament (previously known as Hoogovens Schaach Toomoi) at Wijk Aan Zee, from January 14-30.



Kuruvilla, Mhambrey lead Mumbai assault on Saurashtra
Mumbai medium-pacers, led by the experienced duo of Paras Mhambrey (3-46) and Abey Kuruvilla (5-47), subjected Saurashtra to another nightmare at the Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday.



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