Rules same for all: Speed

8220;India have signed off on the appeals process. They were there when all the discussions took place8221;, he said. Speed insisted that Harbhajan8217;s appeal against a three-Test ban for alleged racial abuse would be heard before the end of the series.

8220;I am very pleased the tour is going ahead, there is a process in place for appeals and Harbhajan Singh has appealed,8221; Speed said. He said the logistical issues of gathering all the required players to give evidence was the only matter of concern, denying suggestions ICC may want to put off the problem until after the Test series was over.8217;

Clark lashes out

8226; Australian pacer Stuart Clark has lashed out at former players for 8220;unfairly8221; criticising the team8217;s behaviour during the recent Sydney Test against India, saying their comments have tarnished the world champions8217; reputation.

8220;I think some commentators need to understand the influence they have on the viewing public,8221; Clark was quoted as saying in The Age.