India keeper-batter Ishan Kishan has reportedly rejected BCCI’s offer of making a comeback during the ongoing England Tests, saying he is not ‘ready yet’. Amidst the backlash Ishan and Shreyas Iyer received following declining to appear for their respective state sides in the Ranji Trophy, the BCCI released them from the latest list of centrally contracted players.

Ishan Kishan rejected BCCI’s offer to play in England Tests – Reports

India captain Rohit Sharma is keen on picking those players for the Test team who are willing to grind in all conditions, challenging themselves to succeed in cricket's toughest format than those who don’t have that burning desire to play Tests in the first place.

IND v ENG: There’s no point in playing those who are not hungry to succeed in Tests, says Rohit Sharma

Ace India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has struggled to showcase his magic during the ongoing England series, while his partner Kuldeep Yadav has been a positive for the hosts, cricketer-turned-commentator Dinesh Karthik said.

IND vs ENG - Kuldeep’s form a plus for India but Ravi Ashwin has struggled: Dinesh Karthik

Debutant Akash Deep impressed one and all with his opening spell on day one of the fourth Test in Ranchi, picking three wickets, all before lunch. Reflecting on his clinical outing that had put India in the driver’s seat inside the first session, Akash Deep told WION about his chat with Captain Rohit Sharma and coaches before they presented him with the Test cap.

IND v ENG: Akash Deep reflects on India debut, reveals chat with Rohit, coaches before toss

England spinner Rehan Ahmed has returned home due to a family emergency and will not return for the remainder of the tour, ECB said in a statement. England Cricket also announced that they will not bring in his replacement for the final Test in Dharamsala.

IND v ENG 2024: Rehan Ahmed returns home mid-tour due to family emergency

Seamer Ollie Robinson and rookie Shoaib Bashir return to the side as England named the playing XI for the Ranchi Test, starting on Friday (Feb 23). Ben Stokes-led team dropped pacer Mark Wood and leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed for the do-or-die clash as they seek a comeback in the five-match series after trailing 1-2.

IND v ENG: Ollie Robinson, Shoaib Bashir return as England name playing XI for Ranchi Test

England might have returned to the drawing board after the Rajkot Test hammering, but head coach Brendon McCullum feels out of form Jonny Bairstow wouldn't take long before finding the ‘old form’ back that once made him the poster boy of Bazball.

IND v ENG: Jonny Bairstow to play fourth Test despite 434-run hammering in Rajkot, says coach McCullum

Ongoing India vs England five-match Test series may be on the verge of being mentioned in the same breath as that of the iconic 2005 Ashes – already regarded as the greatest series since the start of the millennium.

Explained | Why does the India-England Test series give 2005 Ashes vibes?

Drama over the Decision Review System (DRS) continued to hog all the limelight after the end of the Rajkot Test as India vanquished England by 434 runs. England captain Ben Stokes has asked for DRS to scrap the umpire’s call over Zak Crawley’s dismissal in the second innings.

Drama over DRS: Ben Stokes calls for umpire’s call scrapping following Crawley’s second-inning dismissal

Former England great Kevin Pietersen cannot stop praising Yashasvi Jaiswal, who completed his fourth Test hundred and the second of the series against England during the ongoing Rajkot Test.

Rajkot Test: ‘I don’t see any weakness in his game’ – Kevin Pietersen in awe of Yashasvi Jaiswal

Veteran Australia spinner Nathan Lyon congratulated ace Indian all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin on entering the 500-wicket club during the Rajkot Test against England.

IND v ENG Test: Nathan Lyon congratulates Ravi Ashwin on entering 500-wicket club

Untimely injuries to top middle-order players like Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul, and with Virat Kohli unavailable for the remainder of England Tests, India will be forced to play several debutants in the third Test in Rajkot, starting on Thursday (Feb 15).

India to play several debutants against England in Rajkot Test – Reports

India batter KL Rahul is ruled out of the third Test against England in Rajkot, while Ravindra Jadeja is declared fit to take the field in the next game. The BCCI, while announcing the squad for the remaining three Tests, announced that Jadeja and Rahul’s selection will depend on their fitness status.

IND vs ENG: KL Rahul ruled out of Rajkot Test, BCCI names replacement

England suffered a blow to their chances of scripting history in India as their lead spinner, Jack Leach, got ruled out from the remainder of the series with a knee injury.

IND vs ENG: Blow to England as Jack Leach ruled out of remaining India Tests due to knee injury

Bengal seamer Akash Deep was surprised to receive his maiden India Test call-up for the remaining three matches against England. While standing near the boundary line during his state's Ranji Trophy game against Kerela in Tumba, the right-arm seamer received the news of his Test selection through his teammates sitting in the dressing room.

IND v ENG: Bengal pacer Akash Deep surprised to receive maiden India Test call-up for England series

India batting great Virat Kohli remained unavailable for the first two England Tests, citing personal reasons for his absence. However, the latest reports suggest that the former India captain might miss the complete series for reasons only known to people within the board and dressing room.

Dale Steyn throws weight behind Virat Kohli for skipping England Tests, says ‘family is priority’

One doesn't have to be larger than life to be a successful leader; sometimes good thoughts, trusting your teammates and injecting confidence in them do the job. India’s all-format captain, Rohit Sharma, thinks and operates on the same line.

Building trust and confidence is paramount: Rohit Sharma on his success mantra as captain

Another injury scare hits the Indian camp, with latest reports suggesting batter Shreyas Iyer picking up the ever-troubling back injury, casting doubts over his participation in the third England Test in Rajkot.

IND vs ENG: Shreyas Iyer doubtful for Rajkot Test as injury woes mount for India

The Player of the Match in the Vizag Test, Jasprit Bumrah, could be rested for the third game in Rajkot starting on February 15. Bumrah, who bagged nine wickets in the second Test, including a six-wicket haul in the first innings, helped India win the match by 106 runs.

IND vs ENG: Jasprit Bumrah likely to be rested for Rajkot Test; Virat and KL Rahul to return

England captain Ben Stokes admitted there was a belief in the dressing room about chasing 399 against India on day four of the second Test in Vizag. England lost the game by 106 runs despite valiant efforts from Crawley, Foakes and the lower order.

IND v ENG - We were confident of chasing 399, says Ben Stokes after losing second Test

The 41-year-old James Anderson backs England to complete the run-chase inside 70 overs on day four of the ongoing Vizag Test against India. England is 67 for one, with opener Zak Crawley (29*) and nightwatchman Rehan Ahmed (9*) at the crease.

Vizag Test, Day 3: India looked nervous, they didn’t know how many runs were enough, says Anderson

England opener Zak Crawley believes his team can chase any total in the fourth innings of the ongoing 2nd Test in Vizag. India leads by 171 runs in the third innings with ten wickets remaining, but Crawley said, like how they have done it in the past, the touring side can hunt any target and take a 2-0 lead in this five-match series.

IND v ENG: ‘We believe we can chase anything’ – Crawley on England’s chances in Vizag

After what unfolded on their last Asian tour (to Pakistan) in late 2022, where most of their squad players and several team members of the team management fell ill (food poisoning), England decided to stick with the bringing-your-own-chef policy for their upcoming seven-week India tour.

England Test Team to carry own chef on seven-week long India tour

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