Trescothick has flown back home while Vaughan is nursing a sore knee.
Greg Chappell has been studying, literally, how England transformed themselves to steal an Ashes win.
England's cricketing heroes were honoured for their triumph over Australia in the Ashes series last summer
Shakib was banned by the ICC for two years (one year suspended) for not reporting corrupt approaches
Orissa Steelers beat Imphal Rangers via a golden goal to go to the top of the table with 12 points in Tier II in the Premier Hockey League.
The Australian bowler risked having to wipe egg off his face for a second time.
The 31-year-old Vaughan, who has not played for England since the second Test against Pakistan in Lahore in December, was cautious about the improvement in his knee.
Marcus Trescothick will lead England in the five-match series, which starts on December 10 in Lahore.
India could move to second place in ICC Test rankings if they beat Sri Lanka in the Test series
Kalra was banned from Ranji Trophy as well as U-23 tournaments on a complaint filed by former Delhi captain Kirti Azad's faction, alleging that the left-handed opener has fudged his age since the U-16 level.
Pakistan produced a fine bowling performance to restrict England to 248 for six despite a battling 71 from Paul Collingwood on the first day of the third Test on Tuesday.
Chaminda Vaas claimed four for 28 as England were bowled out for 81 in just 30.5 overs in the third and final Test against Sri Lanka on Thursday. England finished the day in disarray after being asked to follow on, reaching the close on 2-0 and still trailing by 416 runs with two days left in the game.
"I would have given him a lesser fine if it were not for that, but I stopped short of banning him for the last Test," said Lloyd.
England scored 253 for three against Pakistan after two days of the first Test on Sunday.
England captain Michael Vaughan looks almost certain to miss the first Test against Pakistan through a knee injury.
England lost the three-day tour match against Pakistan 'A' side by six wickets.
Shiva Thapa, the only Indian boxer to have qualified for the Rio Olympics so far, got words of encouragement from none other than cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar.
The England captain was ruled out after undergoing a fourth operation on his right knee.
'Very disappointed with the result. We all expect the Indian team to play better cricket #INDvAUS.'
Ricky Ponting was ranked fourth among batsmen while Andrew Flintoff, at 10, is England's highest ranked bowler
Member boards from England and Australia are open to the idea while BCCI boss Sourav Ganguly has said that 'it is too early' to talk about it.
The England captain was hit on the right elbow by fast bowler Chris Tremlett during net practice.
England's cricketers were branded "Vaughan again losers" by their own tabloid media on Monday after their crushing defeat by Australia in the first Ashes Test.
Australia captain Ricky Ponting warned said that Michael Vaughan would be their prime target for the remainder of the Ashes series
'Body language is crucial. We have to do everything in a positive manner,' the England captain said.
Penpix of England's 12-man squad for the first 2005 Ashes Test on July 21.
Captain Michael Vaughan was cautious in predicting the outcome of his side's two-Test series against Bangladesh.
India captain Virat Kohli said poor batting and not the pitch was responsible for the day-night third Test against England winding up inside two days, and described the performance of batsmen on both sides as "bizarre".
England have replaced South Africa as Australia's nearest rivals after winning six of their last seven Tests.
His wife Rachael gave birth to a boy in England on Wednesday night. The couple have an 18-month-old daughter.
Australian speedster Brett Lee will be the brand ambassador of Timex' Billenium watches, and will make select appearances in India in coming months.
A specialist has advised Vaughan to rest completely for two weeks before beginning his rehabilitation.
Michael Vaughan will take a decision on his fitness two days before the first Test in Nagpur
The England captain would have to wait 48 hours to see if his injured knee has improved sufficiently for him to play in the first Test against India.
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