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Found another link for watching live matches online: Desitower.com

Haven’t tried it yet, but may give it a shot for the England vs India series. Package is very tempting at only $23.95 (USD). Payment to be done via Paypal only. Streaming will be 500kbps +. You will get your own Private MMS link by email after Making Payment. One important point I would like to mention is that although these websites offer bufferless streaming it normally becomes buffered after a few days. But still, something is better than nothing.

Update - 20/07/07

Was watching the cricket from Desitower.com and was pleasantly surprised, not even once did the video buffer. Although I just watched the first session only, it went flawlessly. So keeping my fingers crossed for the rest of the series.

Update - 22/07/07

I am really pleased with this service, so far their buffering has been very good, ie I haven’t seen video stopping for buffering. Maybe because I setup my Windows Media Player that way.

Update - 22/08/07

This service is no longer available.

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India had one of their worst days on the England tour so far and their inability to finish off the tail is frustrating and mind-boggling at the same time. Yet again, a second-strung team caused plenty of trouble for the Indian bowlers. A score of 379-8 in one day does not bode too well for a pace/spin attack of a national side. I reckon even Bangladesh would have done a better job. The only positive for India was Zaheer Khan who seems to roaring back in form.

The biggest disappointment must be Ishant Sharma. One begs to wonder if these so-called youngsters have the mental strength to play at this level. They may be talented but on a cricket field, you need to use your mind to fully utilize your own talent. Sadly, at the moment, both Ishant Sharma and Ranadeb Bose have failed to do that. However, all said and done, they are here for a reason, so I guess another chance may well come their way. At the moment, though, the pace attack seems to be Zaheer Khan, Sreesanth and RP Singh with Anil Kumble as the lone spinner.

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India have started their tour of England in emphatic style. After electing to bat first against Sussex in their county game, barring the dismissals of Wasim Jaffer and Mahendra Singh Dhoni, all other batsmen got amongst the runs. Dinesh Karthik and Gautam Gambhir laid the foundation for Dravid, Laxman and Yuvraj to milk the bowling. India declared their innings at 388-7. Laxman was the last to get out, missing out on his century by a whisker.

Earlier, Dravid had no hesitation in batting first after winning the toss. Wasim Jaffer and Dinesh Karthik opened for India. Jaffer was the first to depart. After battling it out for 47 balls, he got 12 runs and edged one back to the keeper. Gautam Gambhir was then sent in at number 3. After a tentative start, he got on his own and the cuts and pulls were more easier to come. Kartick on the other hand was playing solidly and continued on his rich form. He has really turned out to be a find for India and is a better wicketkeeper than Dhoni. After the performance of these three, I would not be surprised if its Kartick and Gambhir who open for India in the first test. Jaffer seems to only perform when his spot in the team is on the line.

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