Bangladesh claim day 1 honours
The cricketing minnows passed the test admirably on the first day, with Aminul Islam compiling a gritty innings as India laboured in the field.

Madhavan probe commences on Saturday
The BCCI's anti-corruption commissioner will examine those named in the CBI report on match-fixing. Only six have thus far confirmed that they will appear for the inquiry.

DeSilva omitted from team to tour SA
The swashbuckling batsman, under a cloud after being named in the CBI report, has been left out of Sri Lanka's squad for the three-Test series from December 7 to January 24.

NZ announce three-man inquiry team
The inquiry, which will be headed by a High Court judge, will look into allegations that former captain Martin Crowe took money from an Indian bookmaker.

Windies flop in the field
The tourists squandered no fewer than five catches as the Western Australia took control of the four-day match.

Mark Waugh answers allegations with bat
The Australia Test batsman, in his first innings since new bribery allegations last week, hit 152 in Hobart on Thursday to lead New South Wales to Sheffield Shield first innings points against Tasmania.

Fourth wicket stand frustrates England
The Governor's XI were 13 for three in their second innings before Akhtar Sarfraz and Naumanullah staged a rescue operation, on the third day of the four-day match.