India make a few changes ahead of second Test The Port of Spain wicket has traditionally favoured the Indian spinners, who have done well here since the days of the legendary Subhash Gupte, who claimed seven wickets in the first West Indian innings of the first Test of India's first series in the Caribbean. But with a generous covering of grass around, pace bowlers are expected to rule the roost in the second Test, to be played at this venue from April 19-23. With this being the case, Sourav Ganguly is furiously contemplating the prospect of playing three fast bowlers, dropping either Harbhajan Singh or Anil Kumble. Meanwhile, a discussion with the legendary Geoffrey Boycott has led to Ganguly deciding to come down the order at number five. Returning to what many consider his rightful position at number three will be first-Test centurion Rahul Dravid. The Test may also mark the debut of Ajay Ratra, who will replace a struggling Deep Dasgupta. All-rounder Sanjay Bangar will now open with Shiv Sunder Das.

Lara: Tendulkar is the best in the world Brian Lara’s words will be sweet music to Indian fans; the West Indian has declared that he would like to emulate Sachin Tendulkar for the remainder of his career. "Now I'll do what Sachin is doing – score runs a lot without thinking of anything else," Lara said. "At present Sachin is the best batsman of the world, undoubtedly. I might have won more matches for the West Indies than he has won for India, but no other batsman in the world is as consistent as he. I've never come across such a dedicated player. And he is a master against any form of attack. He missed a hundred in Guyana, but I can tell you that he will be scoring more runs in the rest of the four Tests." On Ganguly: "I am quite impressed with his batting too. Sachin is great against any kind of attack, but when it is a question of playing spin and medium-pace, I feel Sourav is more intimidating than Sachin. I know he is not comfortable against lifting deliveries, and he should be devoting more time in the nets to mastering these kind of deliveries. Otherwise, he is a champion batsman." On Harbhajan Singh: "I have not played him before, so I am not in a position to comment on his bowling. But a bowler who has taken 32 wickets against the Australians in a three-Test series has got to be one of the better spinners in the world. He will get assistance from the wickets here too, so we'll have to be cautious in our approach." Click here for the complete interview.

A real Guyanese celebrity Shivnarine Chanderpaul is certainly no David Gower. But that has not prevented him from having a large fan-following in his native Guyana. The reception that the 27-year-old got when he walked out after the third day’s play at the Bourda Oval was to be seen to be believed. The crowds, who had earlier seen him score his third Test century, were determined to celebrate the innings with their star. They made him dance to the tune of "Soldier, Soldier," have the compulsory glass of beer and chat with everyone present. Chanderpaul’s wife, father and friends from the United States were also present. "I was determined to do well this time. I have had too many 50s and 60s. But I wanted to go on once I was set. Carl (Hooper) was playing superbly at the other end. That boosted my confidence. And it is my home-ground; I had support behind me," the southpaw said about his knock.

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