Slater says sorry to Dravid
Australian opening batsman Michael Slater has apologied to Rahul Dravid for using abusive language against the Indian vice-captain during the first cricket Test between the two countries on Thursday.



Pressure took toll of `world class' Indian batsmen
An abject surrender by the Indian middle-order with the usual exception of Sachin Tendulkar, twice in just three days against the formidable Australians at the Mecca of Cricket should once again put a question mark on the much vaunted Indian batting line-up.



British commentators annoy Sri Lankan cricket coach
Sri Lanka's cricket coach, Dave Whatmore, says he is annoyed with some British cricket writers for their disparaging comments about his side after it beat England by an innings and 28 runs in the first cricket Test.



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