Playing his 100th Test match, ace spinner Ravichandran Ashwin picked a five-wicket haul in the second innings to help India beat England by an innings and 64 runs and win the five-match series 4-1.&nbsp;

Ashwin left the team midway into the third Test (in Rajkot) only to return and wreak havoc with the ball in the remainder of the series, returning with 26 wickets from five matches at 24.81.&nbsp;

Reflecting on his star-studded performance throughout the five Tests, Ashwin said he is pleased with his efforts while picking his best spell from the series.

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“Very happy, can't really put a wrapper on how I'm feeling. It's been quite a lot that has happened over the last week or so, a lot of talk about the 100th Test.”&nbsp;

“Overwhelmed, a lot of well-wishers have come forward and wished me well. Great previews by the media team of the BCCI. But to have a good game in terms of wickets, what more can a bowler ask for?,” Ashwin said after guiding India home in the Dharamsala Test.

Meanwhile, Ashwin has been every touring captain’s worst nightmare purely for the records he holds in Tests in India. In this five-match series, Ashwin returned with two five-fors and one four-wicket haul, causing trouble to each England batter, mainly their skipper Ben Stokes, whom he got out a few times.

<h2>Ashwin's favourite spell against England</h2>

Looking back at his performances that made headlines, Ashwin sounded pleased with how the ball left his hand in the final Test, wherein he picked five for 77 in the second innings.

“Through the series, I have gone to different actions, different speeds, and different releases all because India is one place where we play in so many venues, and every surface requires a different sort of skillset to be executed.”&nbsp;

“But overall, I was pleased with how the ball came out in this game, even though I went for a few big hits. It's probably because of the fact that the ball is hanging on both sides of the blade. Probably most pleased with this performance and the second innings at Ranchi,” Ashwin said of his best outing against England at home this time.

On his experiments as a bowler, Ashwin said he likes to keep his ears open to constructive criticism and even try to make changes to his game going by the feedback.

“I am the least bit insecure about what people feel about me. I know that a cricketer or anybody at the top level of any other profession will have to take criticism from experts. This is one such case, I have kept my eyes open. I have listened to good feedback and good criticism and taken it on board,” Ashwin noted.&nbsp;

Playing his 100th Test match, ace spinner Ravichandran Ashwin picked a five-wicket haul in the second innings to help India beat England by an innings and 64 runs and win the five-match series 4-1.

Playing his 100th Test match, ace spinner Ravichandran Ashwin picked a five-wicket haul in the second innings to help India beat England by an innings and 64 runs and win the five-match series 4-1. Ashwin left the team midway into the third Test (in Rajkot) only to return and wreak havoc with the ball in the remainder of the series, returning with 26 wickets from five matches at 24.81. Reflecting on his star-studded performance throughout the five Tests, Ashwin said he is pleased with his efforts while picking his best spell from the series. ALSO READ: Dharamsala Test: ‘As a coach I couldn’t be prouder of this team’ – Dravid on India’s series win over England “Very happy, can't really put a wrapper on how I'm feeling. It's been quite a lot that has happened over the last week or so, a lot of talk about the 100th Test.” “Overwhelmed, a lot of well-wishers have come forward and wished me well. Great previews by the media team of the BCCI. But to have a good game in terms of wickets, what more can a bowler ask for?,” Ashwin said after guiding India home in the Dharamsala Test. Meanwhile, Ashwin has been every touring captain’s worst nightmare purely for the records he holds in Tests in India. In this five-match series, Ashwin returned with two five-fors and one four-wicket haul, causing trouble to each England batter, mainly their skipper Ben Stokes, whom he got out a few times. Ashwin's favourite spell against England Looking back at his performances that made headlines, Ashwin sounded pleased with how the ball left his hand in the final Test, wherein he picked five for 77 in the second innings. “Through the series, I have gone to different actions, different speeds, and different releases all because India is one place where we play in so many venues, and every surface requires a different sort of skillset to be executed.” “But overall, I was pleased with how the ball came out in this game, even though I went for a few big hits. It's probably because of the fact that the ball is hanging on both sides of the blade. Probably most pleased with this performance and the second innings at Ranchi,” Ashwin said of his best outing against England at home this time. On his experiments as a bowler, Ashwin said he likes to keep his ears open to constructive criticism and even try to make changes to his game going by the feedback. “I am the least bit insecure about what people feel about me. I know that a cricketer or anybody at the top level of any other profession will have to take criticism from experts. This is one such case, I have kept my eyes open. I have listened to good feedback and good criticism and taken it on board,” Ashwin noted.

IND v ENG: Ravi Ashwin reflects on monumental Test series win over England, picks his best performance

England spin coach Jeetal Patel is highly impressed with rookie Shoaib Bashir for what he displayed with the ball on day two of the final Test in Dharamsala. From feeling unwell just a day before the start of the match to suffering a cut on his finger&nbsp;in the lead-up to this game, Bashir had gone through several emotions but stood tall when his team needed him the most.

Having bowled over 70 overs across both innings in the previous Test, Bashir completed 44 overs at stumps on day two, returning with four wickets. He could have completed a five-for had Stokes held on to the catch of Kuldeep Yadav, but nevertheless, he was impressive in his marathon spell in Dharamsala.

Reflecting on the commitment that he had shown, Patel said players like Bashir need to be protected and well-monitored for them to grow into better cricketers. Patel also showered praises on the other bowlers, including Tom Hartley (who picked two wickets) and Anderson (who removed Gill clean bowled).

"Look, it's a hell of an effort," Patel said of Bashir's role in the side.&nbsp;

"He was ill the day before the game. He wasn't well yesterday. And he's still a little bit iffy today, but to then go bang out 45 [44] overs and nearly knock off a five-for … you could say he deserves it, but no one deserves anything in this game.

"It's one of those things, he's put in a hell of a shift for us. So has Tom Hartley. So has Mark Wood, Jimmy Anderson, all the bowlers really, all the fielders. To have them eight-down is a great sign going forward,” Patel said.

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With India sitting at a comfortable lead of&nbsp;255 runs, England will need their bowlers to wrap up the proceedings early on day three.

Having endured some tough days on the tour so far, Patel didn’t shy away from accepting it was one of those days for the touring side, where they had to put in hard yards for the wickets.

"We're going to have tough days in Test cricket. And today was one of them. If you put enough hard yards in, eventually the circle turns and it comes back on you. There's a lot of tired guys in there and rightly so. They put in a big shift,” Patel added.

<h2>Patel promises to take care of England spinners</h2>

With England next slated to play Tests after the T20 World Cup in June (in the Caribbean and the USA), Patel vows to take care of the young duo of Patel and Hartley.

"My work continues when they are not with England," he told the BBC. "I am not the sort of bloke who is going to leave them in the lurch. They have jobs to do for their counties, and they will look like different jobs, but it's learning for them to grow again, and then their skills in two years' time are better than they are now,” Patel said.&nbsp;

England spin coach Jeetal Patel is highly impressed with rookie Shoaib Bashir for what he displayed with the ball on day two of the final Test in Dharamsala. From feeling unwell just a day before the start of the match to suffering a cut on his finger in the lead-up to this game, Bashir had gone through several emotions but stood tall when his team needed him the most.

England spin coach Jeetal Patel is highly impressed with rookie Shoaib Bashir for what he displayed with the ball on day two of the final Test in Dharamsala. From feeling unwell just a day before the start of the match to suffering a cut on his finger in the lead-up to this game, Bashir had gone through several emotions but stood tall when his team needed him the most. Having bowled over 70 overs across both innings in the previous Test, Bashir completed 44 overs at stumps on day two, returning with four wickets. He could have completed a five-for had Stokes held on to the catch of Kuldeep Yadav, but nevertheless, he was impressive in his marathon spell in Dharamsala. Reflecting on the commitment that he had shown, Patel said players like Bashir need to be protected and well-monitored for them to grow into better cricketers. Patel also showered praises on the other bowlers, including Tom Hartley (who picked two wickets) and Anderson (who removed Gill clean bowled). "Look, it's a hell of an effort," Patel said of Bashir's role in the side. "He was ill the day before the game. He wasn't well yesterday. And he's still a little bit iffy today, but to then go bang out 45 [44] overs and nearly knock off a five-for … you could say he deserves it, but no one deserves anything in this game. "It's one of those things, he's put in a hell of a shift for us. So has Tom Hartley. So has Mark Wood, Jimmy Anderson, all the bowlers really, all the fielders. To have them eight-down is a great sign going forward,” Patel said. ALSO READ: 2024 T20 World Cup: Bangladesh coach Hathurusinghe ‘clueless’ over pitches in America With India sitting at a comfortable lead of 255 runs, England will need their bowlers to wrap up the proceedings early on day three. Having endured some tough days on the tour so far, Patel didn’t shy away from accepting it was one of those days for the touring side, where they had to put in hard yards for the wickets. "We're going to have tough days in Test cricket. And today was one of them. If you put enough hard yards in, eventually the circle turns and it comes back on you. There's a lot of tired guys in there and rightly so. They put in a big shift,” Patel added. Patel promises to take care of England spinners With England next slated to play Tests after the T20 World Cup in June (in the Caribbean and the USA), Patel vows to take care of the young duo of Patel and Hartley. "My work continues when they are not with England," he told the BBC. "I am not the sort of bloke who is going to leave them in the lurch. They have jobs to do for their counties, and they will look like different jobs, but it's learning for them to grow again, and then their skills in two years' time are better than they are now,” Patel said.

IND v ENG: ‘He was ill day before the game’ – Patel reflects on Bashir's marathon spell in Dharamsala

Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill headlined day two in Dharamsala with twin tons. While Sarfaraz Khan contributed with another fifty, debutant Devdutt Padikkal scored an impressive 65 off 103 balls to keep his team ahead. First-inning hero Kuldeep Yadav remained unbeaten on 27 as India leads by 255 at stumps on day two.

Rohit and Gill began from where they left as the pair went after the English bowlers in the first session. Both right-handed batters completed their respective hundreds before&nbsp;lunch on day two, with Gill notching his second of the series.&nbsp;

With his brilliant 103, Rohit entered an elite list of Indian openers with the most Test tons against England. He now equalled Sunil Gavaskar’s tally of four hundreds while leading the chart for batters with the most tons (6) for India since 2021. It was Rohit’s 48th international ton (43rd as an opener).

<h2>Stokes returns to bowling with a 'Jaffa'&nbsp;</h2>

Just when Rohit got to his hundred, England captain Ben Stokes, bowling for the first time since Ashes last year, clean bowled him off his first delivery. Soon after, James Anderson removed Shubman Gill, clean bowled in the next over on 110.&nbsp;

Padikkal and Sarfaraz added 97 for the fourth wicket before Bashir returned to pick both of them.

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Ravindra Jadeja and Dhruv Jurel added 15 each to the scorecard before spinners turned the tables around for England. Ravi Ashwin getting out on zero mounted worries for India.

However, an unlikely pair of Kuldeep and Jasprit Bumrah added 45 runs for the ninth wicket to frustrate England and help India add on the lead, which has crossed 250, putting the hosts in a winning position. Tom Hartley and Bashir conceded 126 and 170 runs, respectively.&nbsp;

Stokes and Anderson picked a wicket each, while Hartley finished day two with two wickets to his name.&nbsp;

Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill headlined day two in Dharamsala with twin tons. While Sarfaraz Khan contributed with another fifty, debutant Devdutt Padikkal scored an impressive 65 off 103 balls to keep his team ahead.

Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill headlined day two in Dharamsala with twin tons. While Sarfaraz Khan contributed with another fifty, debutant Devdutt Padikkal scored an impressive 65 off 103 balls to keep his team ahead. First-inning hero Kuldeep Yadav remained unbeaten on 27 as India leads by 255 at stumps on day two. Rohit and Gill began from where they left as the pair went after the English bowlers in the first session. Both right-handed batters completed their respective hundreds before lunch on day two, with Gill notching his second of the series. With his brilliant 103, Rohit entered an elite list of Indian openers with the most Test tons against England. He now equalled Sunil Gavaskar’s tally of four hundreds while leading the chart for batters with the most tons (6) for India since 2021. It was Rohit’s 48th international ton (43rd as an opener). Stokes returns to bowling with a 'Jaffa' Just when Rohit got to his hundred, England captain Ben Stokes, bowling for the first time since Ashes last year, clean bowled him off his first delivery. Soon after, James Anderson removed Shubman Gill, clean bowled in the next over on 110. Padikkal and Sarfaraz added 97 for the fourth wicket before Bashir returned to pick both of them. 🎥 That Maiden Test Fifty Moment! 🙌 Follow the match ▶️ https://t.co/jnMticF6fc #TeamIndia | #INDvENG | @devdpd07 | @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/NLSSZ9TjCC — BCCI (@BCCI) March 8, 2024 × Ravindra Jadeja and Dhruv Jurel added 15 each to the scorecard before spinners turned the tables around for England. Ravi Ashwin getting out on zero mounted worries for India. However, an unlikely pair of Kuldeep and Jasprit Bumrah added 45 runs for the ninth wicket to frustrate England and help India add on the lead, which has crossed 250, putting the hosts in a winning position. Tom Hartley and Bashir conceded 126 and 170 runs, respectively. Stokes and Anderson picked a wicket each, while Hartley finished day two with two wickets to his name.

Dharamsala Test: Rohit, Gill floor England with twin tons on day two; Bashir shines for visitors

On Day 2 of the fifth and final Test versus England, in Dharamsala, Indian captain Rohit Sharma slammed his second ton of the series.&nbsp;On Friday morning (March 8), Rohit reached his 12th Test century in just 154 balls and equalled Little Master Sunil Gavaskar in the list of&nbsp;most Test hundreds by an Indian opener&nbsp;against England. This was also&nbsp;Rohit's 48th international ton (43rd as an opener overall).

Most Test hundreds by an Indian opener vs England

4 - Sunil Gavaskar 
4 - Rohit Sharma 
3 - Vijay Merchant 
3 - Murali Vijay 
3 - KL Rahul

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Rohit is also the leading century-maker for India since the start of 2021. In the past three years, he has slammed as many as six centuries.&nbsp;

Most Test hundreds for India since 2021 
6 - Rohit Sharma 
4 - Shubman Gill 
3 - Ravindra Jadeja 
3 - Yashasvi Jaiswal 
3 - Rishabh Pant 
3 - KL Rahul

On Day 1 of the Dharamsala encounter, Rohit also slammed 1,000 runs as a Test captain. He, thus, became only the third Indian skipper (after MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli) to have&nbsp;1K-plus runs in all formats as captain.

Speaking about the final Test between India and England, the home side is ahead with a lead of over 70&nbsp;at the time of publishing this report, with debutant Devdutt Padikkal and Sarfaraz Khan in the middle. Rohit fell soon after lunch, for 103, whereas Shubman Gill departed for 110.&nbsp;

Rohit-led India already have an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series and are aiming to end with a 4-1 scoreline.

On Day 2 of the fifth and final Test versus England, in Dharamsala, Indian captain Rohit Sharma slammed his second ton of the series. On Friday morning (March 8), Rohit reached his 12th Test century in just 154 balls and equalled Little Master Sunil Gavaskar in the list of most Test hundreds by an Indian opener against England.

On Day 2 of the fifth and final Test versus England, in Dharamsala, Indian captain Rohit Sharma slammed his second ton of the series. On Friday morning (March 8), Rohit reached his 12th Test century in just 154 balls and equalled Little Master Sunil Gavaskar in the list of most Test hundreds by an Indian opener against England. This was also Rohit's 48th international ton (43rd as an opener overall). Most Test hundreds by an Indian opener vs England 4 - Sunil Gavaskar 4 - Rohit Sharma 3 - Vijay Merchant 3 - Murali Vijay 3 - KL Rahul Also read: IND vs ENG: 'He isn't abusing his form' - Former India pacer Zaheer Khan lauds young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal Rohit is also the leading century-maker for India since the start of 2021. In the past three years, he has slammed as many as six centuries. Most Test hundreds for India since 2021 6 - Rohit Sharma 4 - Shubman Gill 3 - Ravindra Jadeja 3 - Yashasvi Jaiswal 3 - Rishabh Pant 3 - KL Rahul On Day 1 of the Dharamsala encounter, Rohit also slammed 1,000 runs as a Test captain. He, thus, became only the third Indian skipper (after MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli) to have 1K-plus runs in all formats as captain. Speaking about the final Test between India and England, the home side is ahead with a lead of over 70 at the time of publishing this report, with debutant Devdutt Padikkal and Sarfaraz Khan in the middle. Rohit fell soon after lunch, for 103, whereas Shubman Gill departed for 110. Rohit-led India already have an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series and are aiming to end with a 4-1 scoreline.

IND vs ENG: Rohit Sharma equals Sunil Gavaskar’s elite feat with impressive ton on Day 2 of Dharamsala Test

Indian captain Rohit Sharma became the first-ever player to attain an all-format catching feat during the opening day of the fifth and final Test, in Dharamsala, on Thursday (March 7). The 37-year-old became the first-ever outfield player (non-wicket-keeper) to claim 60, or more, catches across all formats when he caught hold of Mark Wood's catch off R Ashwin's bowling. India ended the day's play in a commanding position, trailing England's 218 by 83 runs with nine wickets in hand. Captain Rohit went to stumps unbeaten on 52.&nbsp;

Talking about Rohit's catches, he has 60 apiece in Tests and T20Is and&nbsp;93 in ODIs. Here is the video of Hitman's catch which helped him attain the unique feat:

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Speaking of Day 1 of the fifth and final Test versus England, at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala, Ben Stokes-led England opted to bat first and rode on Zak Crawley's 79 to be well-placed at 175 for 3. However, they had a big collapse as the visitors eventually folded for a below-par 218 with Kuldeep Yadav claiming 5 for 72 whereas Ashwin, playing his 100th Test, returned with 4 for 51.

In reply, India ended the day strongly at 135 for 1 with Rohit and Shubman Gill (26 not out) batting in the middle. In-form opener Yashasvi Jaiswal looked in great touch once again but departed for 57. On Day 2, Rohit-starrer hosts will look to go past England's 218 soon and build on a big lead. The home team already lead the five Tests 3-1 following their five-wicket win in the fourth Test in Ranchi.

Indian captain Rohit Sharma became the first-ever player to attain an all-format catching feat during the opening day of the fifth and final Test, in Dharamsala, on Thursday (March 7).

Indian captain Rohit Sharma became the first-ever player to attain an all-format catching feat during the opening day of the fifth and final Test, in Dharamsala, on Thursday (March 7). The 37-year-old became the first-ever outfield player (non-wicket-keeper) to claim 60, or more, catches across all formats when he caught hold of Mark Wood's catch off R Ashwin's bowling. India ended the day's play in a commanding position, trailing England's 218 by 83 runs with nine wickets in hand. Captain Rohit went to stumps unbeaten on 52. Talking about Rohit's catches, he has 60 apiece in Tests and T20Is and 93 in ODIs. Here is the video of Hitman's catch which helped him attain the unique feat: Also read: IND vs ENG: Kuldeep Yadav bowls a ripper to rattle Zak Crawley's stumps on Day 1 of 5th Test - Watch I. C. Y. M. I! 1⃣ Over 2⃣ Wickets 2⃣ Brilliant Catches R Ashwin 🤝 Devdutt Padikkal 🤝 Rohit Sharma Follow the match ▶️ https://t.co/jnMticF6fc #TeamIndia | #INDvENG | @ashwinravi99 | @devdpd07 | @ImRo45 | @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/TDfvYLRDEo — BCCI (@BCCI) March 7, 2024 × Speaking of Day 1 of the fifth and final Test versus England, at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala, Ben Stokes-led England opted to bat first and rode on Zak Crawley's 79 to be well-placed at 175 for 3. However, they had a big collapse as the visitors eventually folded for a below-par 218 with Kuldeep Yadav claiming 5 for 72 whereas Ashwin, playing his 100th Test, returned with 4 for 51. In reply, India ended the day strongly at 135 for 1 with Rohit and Shubman Gill (26 not out) batting in the middle. In-form opener Yashasvi Jaiswal looked in great touch once again but departed for 57. On Day 2, Rohit-starrer hosts will look to go past England's 218 soon and build on a big lead. The home team already lead the five Tests 3-1 following their five-wicket win in the fourth Test in Ranchi.

IND vs ENG: Rohit Sharma becomes 1st-ever to achieve all-format catching feat on Day 1 of Dharamsala Test

India are on top of England on Day 1 of the fifth and final Test in Dharamsala on Thursday (March 7). Opting to bat first, Ben Stokes-led England only managed 218 in 57.4 overs with Kuldeep Yadav taking 5 for 72. From England, opener Zak Crawley top-scored with a fine 79 but was dismissed by Kuldeep by a peach of a delivery. The wrist-spinner bowled a full-length delivery, prompting Crawley to go for a drive. The Englishman had a huge gap between bat and pad and missed the length completely to see his stumps get rattled.&nbsp;

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Kuldeep was on a roll with the red cherry as he went onto remove the likes of Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Jonny Bairstow and captain Stokes to claim his fourth five-fer in the format. As a result, India dismissed England for a below-par 218 when they were well-placed at 100 for 2 at the lunch break. From 137 for 2, the visitors&nbsp;were soon reduced to 183-8 with R Ashwin, playing his 100th Test, also joining the party and ending with a four-fer.&nbsp;

India have got a flying start, thanks to openers Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal. They will now look to take a huge lead in the series finale. Rohit-led India already have an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five Tests and are aiming to end with a 4-1 scoreline.

India are on top of England on Day 1 of the fifth and final Test in Dharamsala on Thursday (March 7). Opting to bat first, Ben Stokes-led England only managed 218 in 57.

India are on top of England on Day 1 of the fifth and final Test in Dharamsala on Thursday (March 7). Opting to bat first, Ben Stokes-led England only managed 218 in 57.4 overs with Kuldeep Yadav taking 5 for 72. From England, opener Zak Crawley top-scored with a fine 79 but was dismissed by Kuldeep by a peach of a delivery. The wrist-spinner bowled a full-length delivery, prompting Crawley to go for a drive. The Englishman had a huge gap between bat and pad and missed the length completely to see his stumps get rattled. Here is the video of Crawley's dismissal: The ball from Kuldeep to dismiss Crawley spun 10.9°. The one higher turn recorded in recent times that resulted in "bowled" - was Matt Parkinson to Imam-ul-Haq in 2021 ODI - at 12.1°. It was the biggest spinning ball in ODI history. pic.twitter.com/cQsoXYHVdE — Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats) March 7, 2024 × Also read: ‘You should go back’: R Ashwin reveals how his hospitalised mother urged him to return to Rajkot Test Kuldeep was on a roll with the red cherry as he went onto remove the likes of Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Jonny Bairstow and captain Stokes to claim his fourth five-fer in the format. As a result, India dismissed England for a below-par 218 when they were well-placed at 100 for 2 at the lunch break. From 137 for 2, the visitors were soon reduced to 183-8 with R Ashwin, playing his 100th Test, also joining the party and ending with a four-fer. India have got a flying start, thanks to openers Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal. They will now look to take a huge lead in the series finale. Rohit-led India already have an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five Tests and are aiming to end with a 4-1 scoreline.

IND vs ENG: Kuldeep Yadav bowls a ripper to rattle Zak Crawley's stumps on Day 1 of 5th Test - Watch

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma lavished huge praise on veteran spinner R Ashwin ahead of his 100th Test appearance. India take on England in the fifth and final Test, in Dharamsala, which gets underway on March 7 (Thursday). It will see Ashwin and English batter Jonny Bairstow making their respective 100th appearances in the red ball format. Rohit, thus,&nbsp;heaped praise on his teammate Ashwin for his impeccable run in Tests for India.

<h2>'It is rare to have players like R Ashwin'</h2>

In the pre-match presser of the Dharamsala Test, Rohit told the reporters, "Big achievement for any player to play 100 Tests. It is a big milestone. He has been a big match winner for us. What he has done for us, no praise is enough. His performances over 5-7 years, every series he has contributed. It is rare to have players like him."

Ashwin has accounted for 507 wickets in 99 Tests, including 35 five-fers. He is the ninth-highest wicket-taker overall, second-most by an Indian, in Tests. In the ongoing home series versus England, he entered the elite 500-wicket club during the third Test in Rajkot.

The 37-year-old, who also has 3,309 runs including five hundreds and 14 fifties in whites, will look to have&nbsp;a memorable outing in his landmark Test, in Dharamsala.

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Talking about the Dharamsala Test, the picturesque venue has hosted only one game in the format (between India and Australia in 2017). Rohit spoke on the surface and expects a "typical Indian pitch". In this regard, he stated, "I have not&nbsp;played a Test match here in Dharamsala. Both seamers and spinners were played back in the 2017 Test."

“Looking at the pitch; it looks like a good pitch. It will be a typical Indian pitch with some movement at the start and towards the end."

India have already won the five-match series with an unassailable 3-1 lead following their win in the Ranchi Test. They will, however, look to make the scoreline 4-1 and add crucial points in their kitty in the ongoing ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 cycle.

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma lavished huge praise on veteran spinner R Ashwin ahead of his 100th Test appearance. India take on England in the fifth and final Test, in Dharamsala, which gets underway on March 7 (Thursday).

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma lavished huge praise on veteran spinner R Ashwin ahead of his 100th Test appearance. India take on England in the fifth and final Test, in Dharamsala, which gets underway on March 7 (Thursday). It will see Ashwin and English batter Jonny Bairstow making their respective 100th appearances in the red ball format. Rohit, thus, heaped praise on his teammate Ashwin for his impeccable run in Tests for India. 'It is rare to have players like R Ashwin' In the pre-match presser of the Dharamsala Test, Rohit told the reporters, "Big achievement for any player to play 100 Tests. It is a big milestone. He has been a big match winner for us. What he has done for us, no praise is enough. His performances over 5-7 years, every series he has contributed. It is rare to have players like him." Ashwin has accounted for 507 wickets in 99 Tests, including 35 five-fers. He is the ninth-highest wicket-taker overall, second-most by an Indian, in Tests. In the ongoing home series versus England, he entered the elite 500-wicket club during the third Test in Rajkot. The 37-year-old, who also has 3,309 runs including five hundreds and 14 fifties in whites, will look to have a memorable outing in his landmark Test, in Dharamsala. Also read: IND vs ENG, Dharamsala Test: R Ashwin recalls how 2012 England series taught him a wonderful lesson Talking about the Dharamsala Test, the picturesque venue has hosted only one game in the format (between India and Australia in 2017). Rohit spoke on the surface and expects a "typical Indian pitch". In this regard, he stated, "I have not played a Test match here in Dharamsala. Both seamers and spinners were played back in the 2017 Test." “Looking at the pitch; it looks like a good pitch. It will be a typical Indian pitch with some movement at the start and towards the end." India have already won the five-match series with an unassailable 3-1 lead following their win in the Ranchi Test. They will, however, look to make the scoreline 4-1 and add crucial points in their kitty in the ongoing ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 cycle.

IND vs ENG: ‘No praise is enough’ - Rohit Sharma all praise for R Ashwin before spinner’s 100th Test

Indian off-spinner R Ashwin is set to play his 100th Test when India take on England in the fifth and final match in Dharamsala on March 7. Ashwin will become only the 14th Indian to enter the 100-Test club. Ahead of the fifth Test, Ashwin recalled the turning point of his Test career. Speaking to the reporters, the 37-year-old recalled the 2012 home Test series versus Alastair Cook-led England and how it taught him a wonderful lesson.

In the 2012 series, Ashwin ended as the fourth-highest wicket-taker with 14 wickets. However, he went for 737 runs at an average of 52.64. His best figures of 3 for 80 came in the first test in Ahmedabad, but he was largely unimpressive.&nbsp;

Ashwin, in the pre-match press conference, recalled how the series taught him a wonderful lesson. He said, "That series vs England at home, where Cook and Pietersen scored runs. Can well be the turning point for me. There were talks of me getting dropped. It was a wonderful lesson for me to improve say 5%. I knew what I had to correct. Since then, it was addressing downs."

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The wily off-spinner also reacted on his landmark Test. He stated, "It's a big occasion, from the look and sound of it." The spinner became a part of the elite 500-wicket club in the format during the third Test in Rajkot. He is India's second-highest wicket-taker (507) in the purest format and ninth overall.&nbsp;

In the ongoing Tests versus England, Ashwin is the fourth-highest wicket-taker (17) and will look to finish off on a high in his landmark appearance in Dharamsala. India lead the series 3-1 following their five-wicket win in Ranchi.&nbsp;

Indian off-spinner R Ashwin is set to play his 100th Test when India take on England in the fifth and final match in Dharamsala on March 7. Ashwin will become only the 14th Indian to enter the 100-Test club.

Indian off-spinner R Ashwin is set to play his 100th Test when India take on England in the fifth and final match in Dharamsala on March 7. Ashwin will become only the 14th Indian to enter the 100-Test club. Ahead of the fifth Test, Ashwin recalled the turning point of his Test career. Speaking to the reporters, the 37-year-old recalled the 2012 home Test series versus Alastair Cook-led England and how it taught him a wonderful lesson. In the 2012 series, Ashwin ended as the fourth-highest wicket-taker with 14 wickets. However, he went for 737 runs at an average of 52.64. His best figures of 3 for 80 came in the first test in Ahmedabad, but he was largely unimpressive. Ashwin, in the pre-match press conference, recalled how the series taught him a wonderful lesson. He said, "That series vs England at home, where Cook and Pietersen scored runs. Can well be the turning point for me. There were talks of me getting dropped. It was a wonderful lesson for me to improve say 5%. I knew what I had to correct. Since then, it was addressing downs." Also read: IND vs ENG: 'He knows what he needs to do' - McCullum backs underfire Pope ahead of Dharamsala Test The wily off-spinner also reacted on his landmark Test. He stated, "It's a big occasion, from the look and sound of it." The spinner became a part of the elite 500-wicket club in the format during the third Test in Rajkot. He is India's second-highest wicket-taker (507) in the purest format and ninth overall. In the ongoing Tests versus England, Ashwin is the fourth-highest wicket-taker (17) and will look to finish off on a high in his landmark appearance in Dharamsala. India lead the series 3-1 following their five-wicket win in Ranchi.

IND vs ENG, Dharamsala Test: R Ashwin recalls how 2012 England series taught him a wonderful lesson

England coach Brendon McCullum has backed under-fire vice-captain Ollie Pope to return to his usual best in the upcoming fifth and final Test versus India, which gets underway on March 7 in Dharamsala. Ben Stokes' deputy has been off-colour since his majestic 196 in the first Test, in Hyderabad, which helped his side take a 1-0 lead before they faltered in the next three Tests. Pope has not even touched the 50-run mark since his daddy hundred and, hence, there are talks regarding his spot being under threat. Amid all this, McCullum has backed the English batter.

Ahead of the Dharamsala Test, McCullum told reporters, "He’s aware of what he needs to do. He obviously bagged them in the last Test and he’s gutted about that but look at the way he was then helping the skipper on the last day and diving around in the field."

McCullum further opined that he was only interested in seeing Pope bring his best to the table, both as a batter and fielder. "That’s the stuff you’re desperate for as a coach, to see people giving it their best regardless of their own performance. He displayed great leadership qualities and that showed where he’s at as a player, member of this team and as a person," the former New Zealand captain stated.

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Since Pope's struggles, many have pointed out that he has looked shaky at the start. However, McCullum brushed aside all such claims by saying that even greats such as Ricky Ponting and Kevin Pietersen used to take time before settling in. "Look at Kevin Pietersen and Ricky Ponting when they first went out to bat. They were frenetic at the start and everyone’s susceptible when they first go out there. It’s just the way it is.

"But Popey is trying to be as calm as he can be when he goes out there and there’s a period when he needs to grab information from the wicket and get the rhythm of how the game is going," added McCullum.

The fifth and final Test between India and England gets underway on March 7. With the hosts already having an unassailable 3-1 lead, there is still a lot to play for (especially the WTC points) and, hence, Stokes &amp; Co. will be eager to finish off on a high.

England coach Brendon McCullum has backed under-fire vice-captain Ollie Pope to return to his usual best in the upcoming fifth and final Test versus India, which gets underway on March 7 in Dharamsala.

England coach Brendon McCullum has backed under-fire vice-captain Ollie Pope to return to his usual best in the upcoming fifth and final Test versus India, which gets underway on March 7 in Dharamsala. Ben Stokes' deputy has been off-colour since his majestic 196 in the first Test, in Hyderabad, which helped his side take a 1-0 lead before they faltered in the next three Tests. Pope has not even touched the 50-run mark since his daddy hundred and, hence, there are talks regarding his spot being under threat. Amid all this, McCullum has backed the English batter. Ahead of the Dharamsala Test, McCullum told reporters, "He’s aware of what he needs to do. He obviously bagged them in the last Test and he’s gutted about that but look at the way he was then helping the skipper on the last day and diving around in the field." McCullum further opined that he was only interested in seeing Pope bring his best to the table, both as a batter and fielder. "That’s the stuff you’re desperate for as a coach, to see people giving it their best regardless of their own performance. He displayed great leadership qualities and that showed where he’s at as a player, member of this team and as a person," the former New Zealand captain stated. Also read: R Ashwin vs Nathan Lyon: England batter Joe Root points out difference between two great spinners Since Pope's struggles, many have pointed out that he has looked shaky at the start. However, McCullum brushed aside all such claims by saying that even greats such as Ricky Ponting and Kevin Pietersen used to take time before settling in. "Look at Kevin Pietersen and Ricky Ponting when they first went out to bat. They were frenetic at the start and everyone’s susceptible when they first go out there. It’s just the way it is. "But Popey is trying to be as calm as he can be when he goes out there and there’s a period when he needs to grab information from the wicket and get the rhythm of how the game is going," added McCullum. The fifth and final Test between India and England gets underway on March 7. With the hosts already having an unassailable 3-1 lead, there is still a lot to play for (especially the WTC points) and, hence, Stokes & Co. will be eager to finish off on a high.

IND vs ENG: 'He knows what he needs to do' - McCullum backs under-fire Pope ahead of Dharamsala Test

Batter Devdutt Padikkal is in line to make his Test debut in the fifth and final match against England in Dharamsala, starting March 7, as per the latest reports. The left-handed batter, who plays in the top order for his Ranji Team and in the IPL, will replace under-performing Rajat Patidar in the middle-order for the last match of the series. With KL Rahul ruled out of the Dharamsala Test, Padikkal and Sarfaraz Khan will take up the lower middle-order slots.

Rajat Patidar, included in the playing XI for injured KL Rahul from the second Test onwards, scored 32, 9, 5, 0, 17 and 0 in his six innings, pushing the selectors to replace him with another prospect for the fifth Test.

Though the selectors were keen on releasing Padikkal ahead of the Dharamsala game to feature in Madhya Pradesh’s Ranji Trophy semi-final tie against Mumbai, they decided against doing so because of KL Rahul’s status.&nbsp;

However, with several top players remaining unavailable for selection for respective reasons, including Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer and ousted duo of Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane, the BCCI picked youngsters to fill in those slots.&nbsp;

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While Shubman Gill played at number three throughout the series, even hitting a hundred in the second innings at&nbsp;Rajkot, Patidar and Khan played in the lower middle order.

Though the selectors played KS Bharat in the first two matches, his mediocre outings with the bat forced them to play Dhruv Jurel in his place for the next two games. Their punt paid dividends as Jurel helped India win the fourth Test in Ranchi with his match-winning knocks of 90 and unbeaten 32 in the first and second innings, respectively.

<h2>Time for 4-1 thrashing</h2>

Having won the previous three Tests, India claimed the five-match series 3-1. With Dharamsala playing a dead rubber, India cannot drop their guards as the World Test Championship points are at stake. While India sits in the second position, touring England is reeling in the bottom half at the eighth position.

If India wins the final Test, they will end this series with a 4-1 scoreline in their favour, strengthening their position on the WTC points table.

<h3>Here is the 16-man squad for the Dharamsala Test –</h3>

Rohit Sharma (captain), Jasprit Bumrah (vice-captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel (wk), KS Bharat (wk), Devdutt Padikkal, R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Mukesh Kumar and Akash Deep

Batter Devdutt Padikkal is in line to make his Test debut in the fifth and final match against England in Dharamsala, starting March 7, as per the latest reports.

Batter Devdutt Padikkal is in line to make his Test debut in the fifth and final match against England in Dharamsala, starting March 7, as per the latest reports. The left-handed batter, who plays in the top order for his Ranji Team and in the IPL, will replace under-performing Rajat Patidar in the middle-order for the last match of the series. With KL Rahul ruled out of the Dharamsala Test, Padikkal and Sarfaraz Khan will take up the lower middle-order slots. Rajat Patidar, included in the playing XI for injured KL Rahul from the second Test onwards, scored 32, 9, 5, 0, 17 and 0 in his six innings, pushing the selectors to replace him with another prospect for the fifth Test. Though the selectors were keen on releasing Padikkal ahead of the Dharamsala game to feature in Madhya Pradesh’s Ranji Trophy semi-final tie against Mumbai, they decided against doing so because of KL Rahul’s status. However, with several top players remaining unavailable for selection for respective reasons, including Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer and ousted duo of Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane, the BCCI picked youngsters to fill in those slots. ALSO READ: IND v ENG: Jasprit Bumrah rejoins Team India as BCCI name squad for Dharamsala Test While Shubman Gill played at number three throughout the series, even hitting a hundred in the second innings at Rajkot, Patidar and Khan played in the lower middle order. Though the selectors played KS Bharat in the first two matches, his mediocre outings with the bat forced them to play Dhruv Jurel in his place for the next two games. Their punt paid dividends as Jurel helped India win the fourth Test in Ranchi with his match-winning knocks of 90 and unbeaten 32 in the first and second innings, respectively. Time for 4-1 thrashing Having won the previous three Tests, India claimed the five-match series 3-1. With Dharamsala playing a dead rubber, India cannot drop their guards as the World Test Championship points are at stake. While India sits in the second position, touring England is reeling in the bottom half at the eighth position. If India wins the final Test, they will end this series with a 4-1 scoreline in their favour, strengthening their position on the WTC points table. Here is the 16-man squad for the Dharamsala Test – Rohit Sharma (captain), Jasprit Bumrah (vice-captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel (wk), KS Bharat (wk), Devdutt Padikkal, R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Mukesh Kumar and Akash Deep

IND v ENG: Devdutt Padikkal in line for Test debut in Dharamsala as India eye 4-1 finish

Ace seamer Jasprit Bumrah&nbsp;rejoined Team India, while KL Rahul got ruled out as BCCI named a 16-man squad for the fifth and final Test in Dharamsala starting on March 7. Washington Sundar is also released from the team to play for Tamil Nadu in the Ranji Trophy, BCCI’s said in a statement and added, "Sundar will rejoin the team, if needed, only after the competition of the Ranji Trophy tie".

Here is India’s 16-man squad for the fifth Test in Dharamsala –

Rohit Sharma (captain), Jasprit Bumrah (vice-captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel (wk), KS Bharat (wk), Devdutt Padikkal, R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Mukesh Kumar and Akash Deep

Following the end of the third Test in Rajkot, Bumrah was released from the squad for the next game to allow him some rest. India won the fourth Test in Ranchi by five wickets to seal the five-match series 3-1. However, despite missing that one game, Bumrah remains India’s joint-highest wicket-taker in the series, with 17 wickets at 13.64 from the first three matches.

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In his absence, India played debutant Akash Deep, who impressed everyone with his new-ball spell, returning with three wickets in the first innings. With Bumrah returning to the side now, he will get back into the playing XI, replacing Akash Deep or Mohammed Siraj.

Meanwhile, BCCI also confirmed that after consulting with doctors in London over the quadricep-tendon injury that ruled him out of three of the four Tests played thus far, batter KL Rahul will remain unavailable for selection.&nbsp;

"The BCCI medical team is closely monitoring him and coordinating with specialists in London for further management of his issue," the statement read.

<h2>Shami to join NCA for rehab</h2>

On Mohammed Shami, the Indian Cricket Board said the seamer is recovering well after undergoing surgery on his right Achilles tendon earlier this week, and&nbsp;will join the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru for rehab soon.

"He is recovering well and will soon head to the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru to commence his rehabilitation process,” the BCCI said in it statement.&nbsp;

Though the five-match series might have been decided with India leading 3-1, two teams have World Test Championship points to play for. While India remains in the second spot, England is sitting in the eighth position at&nbsp;the bottom half.

Ace seamer Jasprit Bumrah rejoined Team India, while KL Rahul got ruled out as BCCI named a 16-man squad for the fifth and final Test in Dharamsala starting on March 7.

Ace seamer Jasprit Bumrah rejoined Team India, while KL Rahul got ruled out as BCCI named a 16-man squad for the fifth and final Test in Dharamsala starting on March 7. Washington Sundar is also released from the team to play for Tamil Nadu in the Ranji Trophy, BCCI’s said in a statement and added, "Sundar will rejoin the team, if needed, only after the competition of the Ranji Trophy tie". Here is India’s 16-man squad for the fifth Test in Dharamsala – Rohit Sharma (captain), Jasprit Bumrah (vice-captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel (wk), KS Bharat (wk), Devdutt Padikkal, R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Mukesh Kumar and Akash Deep Following the end of the third Test in Rajkot, Bumrah was released from the squad for the next game to allow him some rest. India won the fourth Test in Ranchi by five wickets to seal the five-match series 3-1. However, despite missing that one game, Bumrah remains India’s joint-highest wicket-taker in the series, with 17 wickets at 13.64 from the first three matches. ALSO READ: Here's why Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan were dropped from BCCI's central contract In his absence, India played debutant Akash Deep, who impressed everyone with his new-ball spell, returning with three wickets in the first innings. With Bumrah returning to the side now, he will get back into the playing XI, replacing Akash Deep or Mohammed Siraj. Meanwhile, BCCI also confirmed that after consulting with doctors in London over the quadricep-tendon injury that ruled him out of three of the four Tests played thus far, batter KL Rahul will remain unavailable for selection. "The BCCI medical team is closely monitoring him and coordinating with specialists in London for further management of his issue," the statement read. Shami to join NCA for rehab On Mohammed Shami, the Indian Cricket Board said the seamer is recovering well after undergoing surgery on his right Achilles tendon earlier this week, and will join the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru for rehab soon. "He is recovering well and will soon head to the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru to commence his rehabilitation process,” the BCCI said in it statement. Though the five-match series might have been decided with India leading 3-1, two teams have World Test Championship points to play for. While India remains in the second spot, England is sitting in the eighth position at the bottom half.

IND v ENG: Jasprit Bumrah rejoins Team India as BCCI name squad for Dharamsala Test

The third Test between India and Australia that was earlier scheduled to take place in Dharamsala between March 1-5 has now been shifted out, the HPCA informed the Indian Express on Sunday. A day after India decimated Australia in the first of the four Tests in Border-Gavaskar series, the venue change has happened and mainly because the HPCA and BCCI officials doesn’t feel the ground is ready to host an international game yet. While the board had even listed out a few other backup venues including Visakhapatnam, Rajkot, Pune and Indore, an official statement on where the third Test will now be played is not out.

Following a couple of India vs Sri Lanka T20Is last year, Dharamsala didn’t host a single match as the HPCA had decided to renovate ground and fit in a new drainage system post monsoon. The association had relaid the whole outfield including the pitch and that is where the&nbsp;issue has occurred. They said there is a small patch near the pitch that is yet to be completed.

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The BCCI officials on February 3rd had inspected the ground and it was then decided that a new inspection will take place over the weekend while the first match will be underway in Nagpur. Now, after conducting the latest inspection it is declared that this venue – which is regarded as one of the most beautiful venues in the world, will not be hosting the slated the 3rd Test. Ironically, the HPCA had hosted just one Test in the past that too was during the previous Border-Gavaskar series in India in 2016/17.

Although this picturesque venue also played host to many IPL games and several international white-ball matches in the past, it didn’t host a single Ranji game this season because of the ongoing renovation. The Himachal Pradesh team played their home matches at Nadaun.

Meanwhile, India won the first Test by an innings and 132 runs and will now facing Australia in the second Test in Delhi on February 17th.

The third Test between India and Australia that was earlier scheduled to take place in Dharamsala between March 1-5 has now been shifted out, the HPCA informed the Indian Express on Sunday.

The third Test between India and Australia that was earlier scheduled to take place in Dharamsala between March 1-5 has now been shifted out, the HPCA informed the Indian Express on Sunday. A day after India decimated Australia in the first of the four Tests in Border-Gavaskar series, the venue change has happened and mainly because the HPCA and BCCI officials doesn’t feel the ground is ready to host an international game yet. While the board had even listed out a few other backup venues including Visakhapatnam, Rajkot, Pune and Indore, an official statement on where the third Test will now be played is not out. Following a couple of India vs Sri Lanka T20Is last year, Dharamsala didn’t host a single match as the HPCA had decided to renovate ground and fit in a new drainage system post monsoon. The association had relaid the whole outfield including the pitch and that is where the issue has occurred. They said there is a small patch near the pitch that is yet to be completed. ALSO READ: 'Underachiever then, match-winner now' - Mark Waugh praises India star following Nagpur heroics The BCCI officials on February 3rd had inspected the ground and it was then decided that a new inspection will take place over the weekend while the first match will be underway in Nagpur. Now, after conducting the latest inspection it is declared that this venue – which is regarded as one of the most beautiful venues in the world, will not be hosting the slated the 3rd Test. Ironically, the HPCA had hosted just one Test in the past that too was during the previous Border-Gavaskar series in India in 2016/17. Although this picturesque venue also played host to many IPL games and several international white-ball matches in the past, it didn’t host a single Ranji game this season because of the ongoing renovation. The Himachal Pradesh team played their home matches at Nadaun. Meanwhile, India won the first Test by an innings and 132 runs and will now facing Australia in the second Test in Delhi on February 17th.

3rd Test between India and Australia to be shift out of Dharamsala, replacement venue to be announced soon

The venue for the third Test between India and Australia – that was earlier scheduled to take place in Dharamsala, could now be changed as the ground is not yet ready to host an international match following renovation, as reported by ESPNcricinfo. It is learned that a team of experts from BCCI had earlier inspected the ground on February 3rd after which it was decided that another inspection will take place later this week that will determine the fate of it.

The BCCI is also believed to have selected a few backup venues - Visakhapatnam, Rajkot, Pune and Indore, just in case Dharamsala is declared not ready to host the third Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar series.

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The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) didn’t host any international game at the venue following those two matches as they had decided to relay the outfield and put in a new drainage system.&nbsp;As per the report, there are still some damp patches on the ground while the dense grass cover that is required to be there is also missing, putting question marks over the ground’s preparation to get ready in time for a Test match.

The ground that is situated in the Dhauladhar mountain range in the Middle Himalayas is regarded as one of the most beautiful grounds in the world. While Dharamsala had played host to ample number of IPL matches in the past, the venue had hosted just one Test before – ironically it was against Australia only during their previous tour in 2016-17. India won that match inside four days.

While the tickets are up for sale for the next Test slated to take place from February 17th-21st in New Delhi, they have not been released for the last two Tests – the fourth being played at the newly built Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad from March 9th – 13th.

Meanwhile, the ongoing first Test in Nagpur is into its day three with India taking a massive lead of over 200 in the first innings.

The venue for the third Test between India and Australia – that was earlier scheduled to take place in Dharamsala, could now be changed as the ground is not yet ready to host an international match following renovation, as reported by ESPNcricinfo.

The venue for the third Test between India and Australia – that was earlier scheduled to take place in Dharamsala, could now be changed as the ground is not yet ready to host an international match following renovation, as reported by ESPNcricinfo. It is learned that a team of experts from BCCI had earlier inspected the ground on February 3rd after which it was decided that another inspection will take place later this week that will determine the fate of it. The BCCI is also believed to have selected a few backup venues - Visakhapatnam, Rajkot, Pune and Indore, just in case Dharamsala is declared not ready to host the third Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar series. ALSO READ: 1st Test: Virat Kohli apologises to Rohit Sharma after terrible mix-up almost ends Hitman's inning - watch The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) didn’t host any international game at the venue following those two matches as they had decided to relay the outfield and put in a new drainage system. As per the report, there are still some damp patches on the ground while the dense grass cover that is required to be there is also missing, putting question marks over the ground’s preparation to get ready in time for a Test match. The ground that is situated in the Dhauladhar mountain range in the Middle Himalayas is regarded as one of the most beautiful grounds in the world. While Dharamsala had played host to ample number of IPL matches in the past, the venue had hosted just one Test before – ironically it was against Australia only during their previous tour in 2016-17. India won that match inside four days. While the tickets are up for sale for the next Test slated to take place from February 17th-21st in New Delhi, they have not been released for the last two Tests – the fourth being played at the newly built Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad from March 9th – 13th. Meanwhile, the ongoing first Test in Nagpur is into its day three with India taking a massive lead of over 200 in the first innings.

IND vs AUS: Dharamsala unlikely to host third Test, BCCI to take final call following ground inspection

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