It was more than two years since India won the toss in a one-day match.

The teams accuse NASCAR of anti-competitive practices including buying most of the top racetracks exclusive to NASCAR races and imposing exclusivity deals on NASCAR-sanctioned tracks.

Whatever happens, Brazil remain Brazil. They are always potential winners.

It was an extraordinary gesture for FIFA, a sporting organization that trumpets its political neutrality.

The team will "use common sense" and abandon their 'papaya rules' guaranteeing total equality and freedom to race.