1.   Players to miss out on the touring squad were Auckland allrounder Justin Vaughan, who toured the West Indies earlier this year, and opening batsman Bryan Young.

2.   Also included in the touring squad is West Australian batsman Justin Langer, with Greg Blewett omitted.

3.   Atherton, who played for county side Lancashire, was left out of the touring squad for India and New Zealand named Tuesday.

4.   Fletcher said the tour of India will shape the young members of the touring squad into mature international cricketers.

5.   Hohns will meet with fellow selectors Allan Border and Andrew Hilditch in July to consider the touring squad after speaking with Warne about his plans.

6.   If Horan is unable to take his place in the touring squad, New South Wales youngster Scott Staniforth will step in.

7.   Instead of defending his inexperienced touring squad, Telfer said Merrick was speaking the truth.

8.   The touring squad will include Salim Malik, who was this weekend cleared of bribery charges laid by Australian bowlers Warne and Tim May.

9.   He went there after realizing he could never make the Czech touring squad.

10.   Both Madan Lal and skipper Tendulkar will consult with the selectors on Wednesday to pick the touring squad, but do not have a vote at the deliberations.