<p>Zak Crawley, England’s leading run-scorer in the recently-concluded Ashes 2023, is ready to bring the Bazball to India for five-match Test series scheduled for the January-February window next year. The right-handed batter, who amassed 480 runs, striking at over 88 and averaging 53.33, feels despite the spin threat, England can stand tall with their approach though they need to adapt to conditions first.</p>

<p>As England’s next Test is scheduled to get underway after around six months, Crawley, who toured India in 2021 – hitting 67 in two Tests – thinks with newer venues added to the itinerary this time, England is ready to weather any challenge – be it spin, seam and even swing (if any).</p>

<p>"I don't really know much about their grounds," Crawley said after the Oval Test win.</p>

<p>"Sometimes in India, it seams and swings a bit - and they've got unbelievable seamers - so hopefully there are a couple of pitches there that are like that as well, that will suit us a bit more.</p>

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<p>"But if it's spinning, I feel like we play spin really well as well. We'll just have to adapt, see what we get. But they are pretty unknown grounds - I don't know if they're going to be raggers like Ahmedabad and Chennai, where we were last time," the opener added.</p>

<p>Captain Ben Stokes expressed the exact thoughts when asked about Bazball succeeding in India in the post-match presser in London, saying if England can achieve the results in Pakistan and New Zealand and almost win against the Aussies at home, there is no point why they cannot do it against spin-heavy Indian Team in their conditions.</p>

<h2>Clarity of thought to help England – McCullum</h2>

<p>Addressing a similar question, Test Coach Brendon McCullum said for the touring team to succeed on those dusty tracks in India, having a clarity in thought is important.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"For us, what will be really important for the time India comes will be trying to dial back into what we've achieved in the last 14-15 months, and to try and make sure the team turns up with the same clarity of thought when we go about things," McCullum said.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Schedule of England’s tour of India 2024 –</h3>

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	<li>1st Test – January 25-29, Hyderabad</li>
	<li>2nd Test – February 2-6 – Vizag</li>
	<li>3rd Test – February 15-19 – Rajkot</li>
	<li>4th Test – February 23-27 – Ranchi</li>
	<li>5th Test – 7-11 March – Dharamshala</li>
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Zak Crawley, England’s leading run-scorer in the recently-concluded Ashes 2023, is ready to bring the Bazball to India for five-match Test series scheduled for the January-February window next year.

Zak Crawley, England’s leading run-scorer in the recently-concluded Ashes 2023, is ready to bring the Bazball to India for five-match Test series scheduled for the January-February window next year. The right-handed batter, who amassed 480 runs, striking at over 88 and averaging 53.33, feels despite the spin threat, England can stand tall with their approach though they need to adapt to conditions first. As England’s next Test is scheduled to get underway after around six months, Crawley, who toured India in 2021 – hitting 67 in two Tests – thinks with newer venues added to the itinerary this time, England is ready to weather any challenge – be it spin, seam and even swing (if any). "I don't really know much about their grounds," Crawley said after the Oval Test win. "Sometimes in India, it seams and swings a bit - and they've got unbelievable seamers - so hopefully there are a couple of pitches there that are like that as well, that will suit us a bit more. ALSO READ: IPL: RCB appoints Andy Flower as new head coach, ends partnership with Mike Hesson, Sanjay Bangar "But if it's spinning, I feel like we play spin really well as well. We'll just have to adapt, see what we get. But they are pretty unknown grounds - I don't know if they're going to be raggers like Ahmedabad and Chennai, where we were last time," the opener added. Captain Ben Stokes expressed the exact thoughts when asked about Bazball succeeding in India in the post-match presser in London, saying if England can achieve the results in Pakistan and New Zealand and almost win against the Aussies at home, there is no point why they cannot do it against spin-heavy Indian Team in their conditions. Clarity of thought to help England – McCullum Addressing a similar question, Test Coach Brendon McCullum said for the touring team to succeed on those dusty tracks in India, having a clarity in thought is important. "For us, what will be really important for the time India comes will be trying to dial back into what we've achieved in the last 14-15 months, and to try and make sure the team turns up with the same clarity of thought when we go about things," McCullum said. Schedule of England’s tour of India 2024 – 1st Test – January 25-29, Hyderabad 2nd Test – February 2-6 – Vizag 3rd Test – February 15-19 – Rajkot 4th Test – February 23-27 – Ranchi 5th Test – 7-11 March – Dharamshala WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Zak Crawley keen on bringing Bazball game to India, admits adaption is key to success

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<p>Team India are set to lock horns with Joe Root's England in the first Test match of the four-match series as International cricket returns to India.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/indian-skipper-virat-kohli-reveals-the-greatest-moment-of-his-life-361340" hreflang="en">Indian skipper Virat Kohli reveals the greatest moment of his life</a></p>

<p>Virat Kohli will be back leading the team after missing the last three Tests against Australia to be with his wife on the birth of their first child. Ajinkya Rahane, in Kohli's absence, led the Indian team impeccably well as India won the series 2-1.&nbsp;England too won an away series against Sri Lanka. Both teams will be filling the finals spot of World Test Championship to face New Zealand.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>When and what time will India vs England 1st Test begin?</strong></h2>

<p>India vs English 1st Test will start at 9:30 AM IST. The toss will take place at 9:00 AM IST.</p>

<h2><strong>Where will India vs England 1st Test take place?</strong></h2>

<p>India vs England 1st Test match will be held at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Which channel will telecast India vs England 1st Test in India?</strong></h2>

<p>India vs England 1st Test will be live on Star Sports Network.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>How to watch the live streaming of India vs England 1st Test?</strong></h2>

<p>Other than the Star Sports Network's platforms, the India vs England 1st Test match will be streamed on Jio TV and Airtel TV.</p>

<h2><strong>What are the squads for India vs England 1st Test?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p><strong>India squad:</strong>&nbsp;Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli(c), Ajinkya Rahane, Rishabh Pant(w), Washington Sundar, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ishant Sharma, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, KL Rahul, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Mayank Agarwal, Wriddhiman Saha.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>England squad:</strong>&nbsp;Rory Burns, Dominic Sibley, Daniel Lawrence, Joe Root(c), Ben Stokes, Ollie Pope, Jos Buttler(w), Moeen Ali, Jofra Archer, Jack Leach, Stuart Broad, James Anderson, Chris Woakes, Ben Foakes, Olly Stone, Dominic Bess.&nbsp;</p>


Team India are set to lock horns with Joe Root's England in the first Test match of the four-match series as International cricket returns to India. ALSO READ: Indian skipper Virat Kohli reveals the greatest moment of his life Virat Kohli will be back leading the team after missing the last three Tests against Australia to be with his wife on the birth of their first child.

Team India are set to lock horns with Joe Root's England in the first Test match of the four-match series as International cricket returns to India. ALSO READ: Indian skipper Virat Kohli reveals the greatest moment of his life Virat Kohli will be back leading the team after missing the last three Tests against Australia to be with his wife on the birth of their first child. Ajinkya Rahane, in Kohli's absence, led the Indian team impeccably well as India won the series 2-1. England too won an away series against Sri Lanka. Both teams will be filling the finals spot of World Test Championship to face New Zealand. When and what time will India vs England 1st Test begin? India vs English 1st Test will start at 9:30 AM IST. The toss will take place at 9:00 AM IST. Where will India vs England 1st Test take place? India vs England 1st Test match will be held at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. Which channel will telecast India vs England 1st Test in India? India vs England 1st Test will be live on Star Sports Network. How to watch the live streaming of India vs England 1st Test? Other than the Star Sports Network's platforms, the India vs England 1st Test match will be streamed on Jio TV and Airtel TV. What are the squads for India vs England 1st Test? India squad: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli(c), Ajinkya Rahane, Rishabh Pant(w), Washington Sundar, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ishant Sharma, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, KL Rahul, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Mayank Agarwal, Wriddhiman Saha. England squad: Rory Burns, Dominic Sibley, Daniel Lawrence, Joe Root(c), Ben Stokes, Ollie Pope, Jos Buttler(w), Moeen Ali, Jofra Archer, Jack Leach, Stuart Broad, James Anderson, Chris Woakes, Ben Foakes, Olly Stone, Dominic Bess.

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<p>Ben Foakes believes he deserved a long run after his spectacular debut in Sri Lanka but has accepted his role as Jos Buttler`s understudy as England`s test wicket-keeper.<br />
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Foakes smashed a century on his test debut at Galle and was adjudged man-of-the-series but has played only two more tests, both in West Indies, since that heady tour of Sri Lanka in late 2018.<br />
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With Buttler set to return home after the opening test against India, Foakes is expected to don the keeper`s role in the last three matches against Virat Kohli`s men.<br />
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"The way I started in Sri Lanka, I did expect to play for longer," Foakes told a video conference from Chennai, which hosts the opening test from Friday.<br />
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"I did expect to get more of a run at that stage. I guess it`s tricky to control your emotions... with everything going on then and then having to get it taken away from me because I didn`t get runs in West Indies.<br />
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"I know that competition among the keepers is so high that there are going to be times when I`m not playing. And that`s something I just have to accept and be at peace with."<br />
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Foakes described Buttler as a "world class player" and hailed the "healthy competition" among England`s wicket-keeping trio, which also includes Jonny Bairstow.<br />
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"As a keeper, you never know what`s going to happen... you always have to be on your guard, ready (for opportunities)," Foakes said.<br />
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"It`s not the most fun place to be as a back-up keeper but it`s one of those things where you have to always expect them to happen."<br />
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The Surrey player accepted however well he might fare in India, Buttler would reclaim the place behind the stumps as and when he is available.<br />
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"I would expect it to be the case. Jos is the number one and I`m just seeing these three games as a chance to try and stake my claim and do as well as possible," added Foakes.</p>


Ben Foakes believes he deserved a long run after his spectacular debut in Sri Lanka but has accepted his role as Jos Buttler`s understudy as England`s test wicket-keeper.

Ben Foakes believes he deserved a long run after his spectacular debut in Sri Lanka but has accepted his role as Jos Buttler`s understudy as England`s test wicket-keeper. Foakes smashed a century on his test debut at Galle and was adjudged man-of-the-series but has played only two more tests, both in West Indies, since that heady tour of Sri Lanka in late 2018. With Buttler set to return home after the opening test against India, Foakes is expected to don the keeper`s role in the last three matches against Virat Kohli`s men. "The way I started in Sri Lanka, I did expect to play for longer," Foakes told a video conference from Chennai, which hosts the opening test from Friday. "I did expect to get more of a run at that stage. I guess it`s tricky to control your emotions... with everything going on then and then having to get it taken away from me because I didn`t get runs in West Indies. "I know that competition among the keepers is so high that there are going to be times when I`m not playing. And that`s something I just have to accept and be at peace with." Foakes described Buttler as a "world class player" and hailed the "healthy competition" among England`s wicket-keeping trio, which also includes Jonny Bairstow. "As a keeper, you never know what`s going to happen... you always have to be on your guard, ready (for opportunities)," Foakes said. "It`s not the most fun place to be as a back-up keeper but it`s one of those things where you have to always expect them to happen." The Surrey player accepted however well he might fare in India, Buttler would reclaim the place behind the stumps as and when he is available. "I would expect it to be the case. Jos is the number one and I`m just seeing these three games as a chance to try and stake my claim and do as well as possible," added Foakes.

England's Foakes at peace being Jos Buttler's understudy

<p>Former cricketer Kevin Pietersen was not pleased by England's possible XI for their upcoming Test series and accused them of 'disrespecting' the Indian side who are set to host the Britons for a four-match series starting from February 5.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>England's top-order batsmen have failed to perform well against Sri Lanka in the on-going series and have been tested by the spinners. Dom Sibley and Zak Crawley have failed to leave an impact in the Test series and have found it difficult to adapt to the subcontinent.&nbsp;</p>

<p>England's batting lineup is purely depended on Jonny Bairstow and skipper Joe Root. But, Bairstow has been given rest for the first two Test matches against the Indian side. With the return of Chris Woakes and Jofra Archer to the squad, Stuart Broad and James Anderson's spot could be rotated despite prolific run against Sri Lanka.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pietersen, however, believes England must pick their strongest team from the get-go if they are to stand any chance against a side which has just emerged victorious from their historic series against Australia.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Big debate on whether England have picked their best team to play India in the 1st Test," he wrote on Twitter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Winning IN India is as good a feeling as winning in Australia."</p>

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PICK THEM!<br />
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Then they go to IPL &amp; earn everything they deserve. Cash is king for every sportsman. They’re a business!<br />
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They can have a break after that!</p>
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<p>"It’s disrespectful to England fans and also to @BCCI to NOT play your best team. The BEST England players will want to play as many games as possible against India, in India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"PICK THEM! Then they go to IPL &amp; earn everything they deserve. Cash is king for every sportsman. They’re a business! They can have a break after that!&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Bairstow has to play! Broad/Anderson have to play!"</p>

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Bairstow has to play!<br />
Broad/Anderson have to play!</p>
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Former cricketer Kevin Pietersen was not pleased by England's possible XI for their upcoming Test series and accused them of 'disrespecting' the Indian side who are set to host the Britons for a four-match series starting from February 5.

Former cricketer Kevin Pietersen was not pleased by England's possible XI for their upcoming Test series and accused them of 'disrespecting' the Indian side who are set to host the Britons for a four-match series starting from February 5. ALSO READ: 'We decided that we..': Jadeja reveals dressing room talks after Adelaide loss England's top-order batsmen have failed to perform well against Sri Lanka in the on-going series and have been tested by the spinners. Dom Sibley and Zak Crawley have failed to leave an impact in the Test series and have found it difficult to adapt to the subcontinent. England's batting lineup is purely depended on Jonny Bairstow and skipper Joe Root. But, Bairstow has been given rest for the first two Test matches against the Indian side. With the return of Chris Woakes and Jofra Archer to the squad, Stuart Broad and James Anderson's spot could be rotated despite prolific run against Sri Lanka. Pietersen, however, believes England must pick their strongest team from the get-go if they are to stand any chance against a side which has just emerged victorious from their historic series against Australia. "Big debate on whether England have picked their best team to play India in the 1st Test," he wrote on Twitter. "Winning IN India is as good a feeling as winning in Australia." The BEST England players will want to play as many games as possible against India, in India. PICK THEM! Then they go to IPL & earn everything they deserve. Cash is king for every sportsman. They’re a business! They can have a break after that! — Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) January 24, 2021 × "It’s disrespectful to England fans and also to @BCCI to NOT play your best team. The BEST England players will want to play as many games as possible against India, in India. "PICK THEM! Then they go to IPL & earn everything they deserve. Cash is king for every sportsman. They’re a business! They can have a break after that! "Bairstow has to play! Broad/Anderson have to play!" Big debate on whether ENG have picked their best team to play India in the 1st Test. Winning IN India is as good a feeling as winning in Aus. It’s disrespectful to ENG fans & also @BCCI to NOT play your best team. Bairstow has to play! Broad/Anderson have to play! — Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) January 24, 2021 ×

'It’s disrespectful': Kevin Pietersen lashes out on England's possible XI against India