1.   Hosts India will rely on record-seeking spinner Anil Kumble to bring resurgent England back to earth when the third and final cricket Test starts here on Wednesday.

2.   England-born Roger Twose is set to realise a long-cherished dream of playing for New Zealand when the second cricket Test against India starts here Wednesday.

3.   Pakistan skipper Rameez Raja won the toss and put the touring Sri Lankans in to bat in their second cricket Test starting here at the Iqbal Stadium Friday.

4.   Pakistan captain Waqar Younis was confident of dealing hosts Bangladesh another blow when the second and final cricket Test starts here on Wednesday.