India File

BCCI secretary JY Lele told newsmen here today that the captain and manager gave inaccurate information about Srinath’s physical condition. Apparently the bowler was injured during the second Test at Calcutta but the selectors were not briefed that he was unfit to play the third and last Test at Banglore. This mistake deprived a fitter player a berth in the squad.

Indians upbeat

KOCHI: "We would like to continue winning," said Indian coach Anshuman Gaekwad after the team’s practice session at the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium here today, venue of the India versus Australia triangular series opener to be played on April 1.

Gaekwad described the pitch prepared for the match asgood, quite flat and hard. He said the team would be finalised only after discussions with the National selectors who are expected here tomorrow.

India bag 3 gold

NEW DELHI: Veerpal Singh retained his 56 kg category title as India bagged three golds and as many bronze medals in the 7th Commonwealth Judo championships, which concluded on Saturday at Edinburgh.

Narinder Singh (60 kg) improved upon his silver medal winning performance last year to clinch the gold while Rashim Ram also put back her disappointment of missing gold in Mauritius by winning the women’s 44 kg title.