However, former Australia skipper Ian Chappell, commentating for Test Match Special before the verdict was announced, suggested Ponting should have been suspended.

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The Delhi police, who had demanded a bone ossification test as confirmation, said they would challenge the verdict in the High Court.

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But their eventual verdict on the fairness of the process will be the litmus test for foreign governments.

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An inquest has recorded a verdict of accidental death on former England all-rounder and BBC Test Match Special commentator Trevor Bailey.

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The verdict sees Sourav Ganguly move ahead of Mohammad Azharuddin as India's most successful Test captain with 15 victories.

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