'Tiger' Pataudi for Dravid as wicket-keeper in ODIs

Kolkata: Former skipper Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi feels that India should continue using Rahul Dravid as wicket-keeper in the One-dayers as the arrangement has proved effective so far.

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'Professional' England gears up for crucial India tie

Colombo: England skipper Nasser Hussain said on Wednesday his team was looking forward to taking on India after a "professional" performance in the opening match of the Champions Trophy cricket tournament.

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'Bowlers need to mature, fielding has to improve'

Kolkata: Amidst the euphoria over the stunning victory in the Natwest Trophy final, India's World Cup winning skipper Kapil Dev on Wednesday said bowlers needed to be more mature and fielding honed if the country was to regain the title in South Africa early next year.

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