August 3, 2004 | 17:00 IST News from India Statutory Warning: Never bet on India [ cricket.indiatimes.com ] Money: Indias strength is also their flaw [ htcricket.com ] Toss is the boss - Vengsarkar [ web.mid-day.com ] Were better off batting first: Wright [ www.sunnetwork.org ] I offer no excuses - Ganguly [ htcricket.com ] India were too defensive - Srikkanth [ htcricket.com ] Lee to tour India with Academy team [ htcricket.com ] All choked up [ www.expressindia.com ] India fifth in ODI rankings [ news.newkerala.com ] News from Sri Lanka Murali not worried about race with Warne [ htcricket.com ] Mendis defends itinerary [ www.telegraphindia.com ] Tough challenge for SA [ news.bbc.co.uk ] News from England England Test heroes can catch £40,000 bonus ball [ www.thisislondon.co.uk ] Butcher in fitness battle [ news.bbc.co.uk ] England must take the next step [ news.bbc.co.uk ] Hollioake made for Twenty20 [ news.bbc.co.uk ] Poms creep up for Ashes [ foxsports.news.com.au ] Harmison will bounce back [ news.bbc.co.uk ] The omens look good for Freddie [ www.mirror.co.uk ] Miscellaneous Construction begins at World Cup venue [ htcricket.com ] Windies coach backs Lara [ foxsports.news.com.au ] Yesterdays links >>Also: The World of Sports >> Contribute an interesting link