Vaughan expects a tough series "You know that they (India) are going to bring a huge amount of experience," Vaughan told reporters. "The batting line-up looks formidable."
CHESS / Aerosvit International
Sasi slumps to shock loss as Shirov leads Sasikiran, who started off with a rocking victory over Alexander Onsichuk of USA, was completely out of sorts against Jakovenko and lost a theoretically drawn rook and pawns endgame after a long battle.
Holder Henin gets off to flying start Justine Henin began the defence of her Eastbourne International title in fine style on Wednesday, beating Poland's Agnieszka Radwanska 6-4 6-1.
GOLF / Southern India Amateur championship
Lahiri moves three clear after tricky days play At the Southern India Amateur golf championship, Lahiri took his two-day total to six-under-par 134. The duo of Amanjyot Singh (69) and Abhishek Jha (71) were tied second, three strokes behind, while Simarjeet Singh was a further two strokes behind in fourth place.
Canara Bank in final In the title clash on Thursday, Canara Bank will take on Rail Wheel Factory, who scored a narrow three-wicket win over defending champions State Bank of Mysore.
Wooing kids... Real Madrid's players and children pose for pictures prior to a match between Real and a team of mixed Palestinians and Israelis at the Ramat Gan stadium in Tel Aviv on Tuesday. Real won the 'Peace Match' 8-0.
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