31.   Star batsman Sanath Jayasuriya or Roshan Mahanama is expected to replace Ranatunga next week, the Daily News said.

32.   Star batsmen Sachin Tendulkar and Virendra Sehwag are nursing injuries and key pace bowler Javagal Srinath has sought a rest after two tests against Zimbabwe.

33.   Star Indian batsmen Tendulkar suffered muscle spasms which forced him to rest during the last few days.

34.   Star Indian batsmen Tendulkar, who suffered muscle spasms which forced him to rest during the last few days, was declared fit for the match.

35.   Soon afterward, star batsman Afridi was caught off Fernando.

36.   Star batsman Brian Lara was off the field because of an injured hip.

37.   Star batsman Brian Lara was on two when he tried to play a delivery from Srinath.

38.   Star batsman Brian Lara was stumped by wicketkeeper Alec Stewart for two off Mark Ealham.

39.   Star batsman Brian Lara and Ramnaresh Sarwan also return from injury to lead the middle order batting with captain Carl Hooper.

40.   Star batsman Brian Lara played a rash shot and was out for seven in his first match as captain of the West Indies cricket team on Wednesday.