41.   Star batsman Brian Lara said the tourists were confident and that he has set himself several goals.

42.   Star batsman Brian Lara was retained as vice-captain although there had been a growing lobby to give him the captaincy.

43.   Star West Indies batsman Brian Lara was struggling with a head cold Thursday and could miss the match to ensure he is ready for the first test.

44.   Stressed out, West Indies star batsman Brian Lara is taking a six-day break from cricket.

45.   Tendulkar, following a first-innings century, appeared to be unlucky as TV replays showed the ball hit the star batsman a bit high.

46.   The biggest question mark is star batsman Brian Lara, who will join the Sri Lanka-bound team in London.

47.   The Indians have a powerful batting lineup, led by star batsman Sachin Tendulkar.

48.   The only consolation for England was its star batsman Graeme Hick was named as joint man of the series along with Australian fast bowler Glenn McGrath.

49.   The star batsman whipped his first ball of the day through the leg side but did not score another boundary in the first hour of play.

50.   The star batsman whipped his first ball of the day through the legside but did not score another boundary in the first hour of play.