The loss for India against England in first Test at Hyderabad has renewed the focus on pitches and the capability of India batters while playing spin as well. The home team was thoroughly outplayed in both the departments by the touring English side and it is visible in numbers.

Explained: Why England have better chance of winning ongoing Test series in India

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya has recovered from the ankle injury suffered in the ODI World Cup 2023 and has started bowling at full tilt. The all-rounder posted a video on his official X handle where he can be seen bowling and doing other drills.

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya posts video of bowling ahead of IPL 2024 comeback - WATCH

India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal does not rue missing out on a hundred against England on day 2 (Jan 26) of the ongoing first Test in Hyderabad. The batter got out on 80 in the first over of the second day, adding just four runs to his overnight score of 76 from day 1.

IND vs ENG, 1st Test: 'I was trying...,' Yashasvi Jaiswal opens up on missing hundred on day 2

Ollie Pope scored a magnificent hundred to lead England's fightback on day 3 (Jan 27) of the ongoing first Test against India in Hyderabad. The batter is still not out on 148, taking visitors 126 runs ahead of India's first innings lead of 190.

IND vs ENG, 1st Test Day 3: Ollie Pope leads England’s fightback with unbeaten 148 but India still ahead

India's Tanmay Agarwal became the fastest to score 300 runs in first-class cricket during the Ranji Trophy match (India's domestic first class tournament) between Hyderabad and Arunachal Pradesh on Friday (Jan 26).

India's Tanmay Agarwal sets world record for fastest 300 in first-class cricket during Ranji Trophy match

India ended day 1 of the first Test against England in Hyderabad with their nose ahead on Thursday (Jan 25). Yashasvi Jaiswal was batting unbeaten on 76 along with Shubman Gill (14).

IND vs ENG, 1st Test Day 1: Spinners, Yashasvi Jaiswal put India on top after England's 246

Iceland Cricket took a cheeky dig at England after day 1 (Jan 25) of the first Test against India in Hyderabad. England were bowled out for 246 on day 1 before Indian batters took the attack to them, scoring 119/1 in just 23 overs they batted.

IND vs ENG, 1st Test: Iceland Cricket takes CHEEKY DIG at England after day 1

Ravi Shastri, India's 1983 World Cup-winning member, and the former national head coach, is set to receive the prestigious Lifetime Achievement award in the Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) Awards, slated to take place in Hyderabad on Tuesday (Jan 23).

BCCI Awards: Ex-coach Ravi Shastri to receive lifetime achievement award, Gill to bag men's cricketer honour

Former England skipper Michael Atherton believes home team India will emerge victorious in the upcoming five-Test series against touring English side. The comments come as the teams gear up for the first Test which starts on January 25 in Hyderabad.

Former England skipper Michael Atherton predicts India as winner of upcoming Test series

India batter Virat Kohli has withdrawn from the first two Tests of upcoming home series against England, announced the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in a release on Monday (Jan 22).

India batter Virat Kohli withdraws from first two Tests against England

India veteran Cheteshwar Pujara continues to break records in first-class cricket after being overlooked for upcoming home Tests against England. In Ranji Trophy - India's premier first-class (FC) tournament - Pujara crossed 20,000 runs on Sunday (January 21).

Cheteshwar Pujara joins Sachin, Dravid and Gavaskar in elite list after England series snub

India skipper Rohit Sharma scored a record fifth hundred in the T20 internationals during the third T20I in Bengaluru on January 17 vs Afghanistan. This is Rohit's fifth hundred in T20Is - the most for any batter.

Rohit hits record fifth hundred after Afghanistan stun India with four wickets for four runs in third T20I

Team India is set to assemble in Hyderabad on Jan 20 to undergo a four-day practice session before the five-match Test series opener versus England, which kicks off on Jan 25 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.

Ind vs Eng: Team India to assemble in Hyderabad on Jan 20, five days ahead of Test series opener

Veteran opening batter Shikhar Dhawan has credited current skipper Rohit Sharma for his performances during his playing days for India. Dhawan has been sidelined from the Indian set up for quite some time now but had a good run with Rohit at the top, adding 5,148 runs in 115 innings at an average of 45 from 2013-2022.

Veteran opener Shikhar Dhawan credits India skipper Rohit Sharma for his ‘best performances’ in ODIs

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has invited applications for the post of one national selector for the senior men’s team on their official website.

BCCI invites applications for senior national men’s selector’s post

India's upcoming home Test series against England will see turning pitches being offered to play. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has named four spinners in the squad announced for the first two Tests to exploit the conditions.

India, England Tests to be played on 'turner' pitches, says report

Young keeper-batter Dhruv Jurel reacted to his maiden India call-up for the first two Tests against England, starting January 25 in Hyderabad. The right-handed batter took to social media to express his happiness after the BCCI named a 16-man squad late on Friday night, including three keepers.

‘Tears of joy and happiness’ - Dhruv Jurel reacts to maiden India call-up for England Tests

India pacer Mohammed Shami has said that he's eying upcoming five-Test home series against England to make a comeback after injury. Shami has been sidelined from competitive cricket since the ODI World Cup 2023 which had concluded on November 19.

India pacer Mohammed Shami marks upcoming home Test series against England for comeback

India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan might not be a part of the upcoming T20 World Cup which is scheduled to be played in June later this year. Ishan was also not named in the 16-man squad for the Afghanistan T20I series at home which begins on January 11.

BCCI selectors 'looking beyond' wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan in T20Is, says report

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), on Sunday (Jan 7), announced India's squad for the three T20Is versus Afghanistan at home. The squad saw the return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the T20I setup after the 2022 T20 World Cup semi-final.

Ind vs Afg T20Is: Ex-Indian stumper on why BCCI selectors have backed Rohit Sharma as India captain

With India’s squad selection announcement for the home T20I series against Afghanistan just around the corner, the BCCI selectors face a dilemma over naming a captain and the squad around.

IND vs AFG T20Is: BCCI face selection dilemma as captain candidates remain unavailable

Cricket Australia chairman Mike Baird has raised concerns to save Test cricket and ensure all nations, outside of Big 3 (India, Australia and England), are getting equal opportunity to sustain at the top level and host more Tests in this emergence of franchise-based T20 league era.

Cricket's 'Big 3' must share wealth with other nations to help sustain and grow Tests - Mike Baird

India completed a maiden Test win at the Newlands in Cape Town inside two days to level the two-match series 1-1. Beating South Africa by seven wickets in the shortest contested Test in history, India claimed the top spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) rankings.

SA v IND: 'Two-Test series is waste of time' - Angry Ravi Shastri bashes scheduling

ICC slapped the Indian Cricket Team with a two-point deduction and 10% of the match fee for slow over-rate during the recently concluded Boxing Day Test against South Africa in Centurion.

ICC slaps India with point-deduction for slow over-rate in Centurion Test; Shami’s replacement named

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