GROUP FEngland did not impress before finally seeing off 190th-ranked Malta on a warm evening on the Mediterranean island. See, it can’t be that Madan Lal can change everything in one year. It’s rumoured that the French club had accepted the Gunners’ 92 million Euro offer, but Arsenal decided there was ‘not much time’ to complete the move. When contacted, Shah said that he would not comment on the matter as he was no longer a part of the SCA governing council. It’s shaping up as another close battle after Vettel chased Hamilton throughout last weekend. But in a young team, his experience would be difficult to ignore. Hitting winners and unforced errors in almost equal measure in the opening set, the former world number one dug deep to take the advantage. Maninder Singh then scored a few quick points and Bengal started fighting back. nil Kumble putting in his papers, the DDCA’s Cricket Affairs Committee did not consult any player before giving Bhaskar an extension. However, for the shorter formats, young Rishabh Pant took over the reins.