England tour of India, 2008

England's six-wicket defeat in the first Test against India in Chennai was compounded Wednesday by the team being fined for a slow over-rate by the International Cricket Council.

Kevin Pietersen believes his first major away tour as England captain would help him mould the team with a demanding 2009 season ahead.

Unpredictable weather prevented India setting England a meaningful victory target in the second test, skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni said after it ended in a tame draw on the final day on Tuesday.

England skipper Kevin Pietersen praised his team's grit and individual efforts despite their test series defeat in India on Tuesday.

Following their 1-0 series win over England at home, India have moved to the second spot in the ICC Test rankings.

England captain Kevin Pietersen said on Tuesday the tour of India had provided his team a learning experience after losing the two-Test series 1-0.

Kevin Pietersen said England will be happy to come away with a draw from the second test against India despite the captain scoring a masterly 144 on the third day of play on Sunday.

India's dominance in test cricket this year has coincided with Virender Sehwag's run of excellent form after the explosive opener staged a spectacular comeback in January.

Cricket superstar Sachin Tendulkar was on Wednesday named in a poll as India's happiest and healthiest role model for youngsters.

England faced a selection dilemma on Wednesday as they searched for the right combination to force a series-levelling win over India in the final Test here.