England agree to resume India Test tour

England's Kevin Pieterson on his way out of India. (AAP Images)

England will resume their two-Test tour of India, which was in danger of being abandoned in the aftermath of last week's terror attacks in Mumbai.

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Physio insists wrist pain no threat to Ponting

Australian cricket team physiotherapist Alex Kountouris has dismissed speculation Ricky Ponting's career could be cut short by a wrist injury.

Safe: England set to accept India return

Slater: Mumbai madness hits close to home

Power: NSW take first innings points

Tim Nielsen and Ricky Ponting during a nets session. (AAP Images)

Talk is cheap from Proteas, Nielsen says

South Africa's pre-tour bluster will be worthless if they can't back it up with results, says Australia coach Tim Nielsen.

Play video: Stars re-live Ponting catch

India: No threat to cricket World Cup

Look out: Sutherland predicts fast WACA deck

Explosive: Klinger spurred on by Ashes dream

Daniel Vettori is dismissed during the Second Test. (AAP Images)

Vettori warns South Africa to go distance

Vanquished New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori has warned South Africa to be at their best or risk a painful lesson.

Mission: Job still ahead for Ponting and co

Pace profiles: Makhaya Ntini and Dale Steyn

BCCI says: England to play in India

Ricky Ponting celebrates with team-mates. (AAP Images)

Australia must lift, Ponting warns

Ricky Ponting has warned Australia's win over New Zealand is only a step in the right direction and they will need to improve to beat South Africa.

Firing: Aussie quicks demolish New Zealand

Scorecard: Australia v New Zealand

Positive: Watson still smiling despite Test snub

Lawson: England blasted over tour decision

Experts

Michael Slater

In bat with SlatsMumbai madness hits close to home.

Tony Jones

Ricky PontingTall poppy Australia, get off Punter's back.
Ken Sutcliffe

Onfield spatTalent drain pressure hits Punter.

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