Test starts on time

Nov 18 2008

England's Test series against India will start on schedule next month.

The England and Wales Cricket Board confirmed on Tuesday afternoon that the two-match series will begin in Ahmedabad on December 11, contrary to previous suggestions that it might be shifted back 24 hours.

India were understood to have proposed the match start late to ensure their captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni did not end up with an uncomfortable rush, should his IPL team Chennai Super Kings reach the Champions League final.