<p>Pakistan's former cricketer Shoaib Akhtar has offered a piece of advice to all pacers of India for the upcoming Test series against England. Virat Kohli-led team India will lock horns with England in a five-match series that will kick-off with the first match scheduled to begin on August 4 in Nottingham.</p>

<p>The Pakistani speedster said that the aggression of the fast bowlers lies in their lengths. He further highlighted his success was not due to bouncers, but hitting the right areas. Akhtar also suggested that the Indian pacers must keep variation in their bowling.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>After losing the inaugural edition of the World Test Championship (WTC) against New Zealand, India will look to winning ways and clinch their first Test series in England since 2007. With the likes of Ishant Sharma, Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah, India boasts of one of the best pace attacks in the current scenario, however, as also mentioned by Akhtar, England pacers like Jofra Archer and James Anderson will have home advantage.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In his Youtube channel, Akhtar said, "The aggression of the fast bowlers is in their length. People think that I was aggressive because of bowling bouncers, but no. I was aggressive because I was constantly hitting the right areas, and with the pace, with the variation in pace. So, whoever goes in from the Indian side, just remember to hit the deck with a lot of aggression and a lot of pace. And keep doing this variation throughout, which is the most important thing."</p>

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<p>He further added, "Once you find your aggression in length, then don’t let that go. Make sure you have your match on within your brain, not with the batsmen. It is my skill that is going to outsmart you out there. This is the mindset that you should have. It’s not about people who are holding the bad days or enemies of yours, no, it is your skill which is your best enemy, who is not letting you or allowing you to display that talent. In order to display that talent, you have to go through the pain barrier."</p>


Pakistan's former cricketer Shoaib Akhtar has offered a piece of advice to all pacers of India for the upcoming Test series against England. Virat Kohli-led team India will lock horns with England in a five-match series that will kick-off with the first match scheduled to begin on August 4 in Nottingham.

Pakistan's former cricketer Shoaib Akhtar has offered a piece of advice to all pacers of India for the upcoming Test series against England. Virat Kohli-led team India will lock horns with England in a five-match series that will kick-off with the first match scheduled to begin on August 4 in Nottingham. The Pakistani speedster said that the aggression of the fast bowlers lies in their lengths. He further highlighted his success was not due to bouncers, but hitting the right areas. Akhtar also suggested that the Indian pacers must keep variation in their bowling. ALSO READ | Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya's luxurious 8-BHK apartment has over-the-top amenities - see pics After losing the inaugural edition of the World Test Championship (WTC) against New Zealand, India will look to winning ways and clinch their first Test series in England since 2007. With the likes of Ishant Sharma, Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah, India boasts of one of the best pace attacks in the current scenario, however, as also mentioned by Akhtar, England pacers like Jofra Archer and James Anderson will have home advantage. In his Youtube channel, Akhtar said, "The aggression of the fast bowlers is in their length. People think that I was aggressive because of bowling bouncers, but no. I was aggressive because I was constantly hitting the right areas, and with the pace, with the variation in pace. So, whoever goes in from the Indian side, just remember to hit the deck with a lot of aggression and a lot of pace. And keep doing this variation throughout, which is the most important thing." ALSO READ | One year ban for Gunathilaka, Mendis and Dickwella, along with hefty fine: SLC He further added, "Once you find your aggression in length, then don’t let that go. Make sure you have your match on within your brain, not with the batsmen. It is my skill that is going to outsmart you out there. This is the mindset that you should have. It’s not about people who are holding the bad days or enemies of yours, no, it is your skill which is your best enemy, who is not letting you or allowing you to display that talent. In order to display that talent, you have to go through the pain barrier."

Cricket - Shoaib Akhtar's advice to Indian pacers for England series: 'Remember to hit the deck with a lot of aggression'

<p>England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has clarified that there have been no requests from the Indian cricket board (BCCI) to tweak the schedule of the upcoming five-match Test series between India and England.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>According to a report in The Times of India, the BCCI has held talks with the ECB to tweak the five-Test series and carve out a window for IPL 2021, which had to be postponed indefinitely after 29 matches as multiple COVID-19 cases emerged within the players and staff in the bio-secure bubble.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“BCCI and the ECB are in discussions to tweak the five-Test series. Details of those discussions aren’t public yet. But in whichever manner the ECB agrees to tweak the Test series, they will want the IPL in England because the counties can earn from it. There’ll be a good chance of a quid pro quo,” a source was quoted as saying by the Times of India.</p>

<p>“Only if costs are escalating to a point where it starts affecting stakeholders, the BCCI will consider the UAE as the second option for the IPL. On that front, we aren’t even discounting the idea of hosting the IPL in Sri Lanka,” the sources added.</p>

<p>However, a spokesman for the English cricket board told TOI that they did not receive any such requests.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We talk to the BCCI on a regular basis about a wide range of issues especially as we address the challenges of Covid-19, but have had no official request to change dates and are continuing to plan for the five Test series as is scheduled."</p>

<p>The five-match Test series will commence on August 4 and the venues will be Nottingham, Lord's, Leeds, Oval and Old Trafford. The series will take place after World Test Championship Finals between India and New Zealand that will be played at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton.</p>


England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has clarified that there have been no requests from the Indian cricket board (BCCI) to tweak the schedule of the upcoming five-match Test series between India and England.

England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has clarified that there have been no requests from the Indian cricket board (BCCI) to tweak the schedule of the upcoming five-match Test series between India and England. ALSO READ: Cricket- BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly not impressed with WV Raman's sacking: Reports According to a report in The Times of India, the BCCI has held talks with the ECB to tweak the five-Test series and carve out a window for IPL 2021, which had to be postponed indefinitely after 29 matches as multiple COVID-19 cases emerged within the players and staff in the bio-secure bubble. “BCCI and the ECB are in discussions to tweak the five-Test series. Details of those discussions aren’t public yet. But in whichever manner the ECB agrees to tweak the Test series, they will want the IPL in England because the counties can earn from it. There’ll be a good chance of a quid pro quo,” a source was quoted as saying by the Times of India. “Only if costs are escalating to a point where it starts affecting stakeholders, the BCCI will consider the UAE as the second option for the IPL. On that front, we aren’t even discounting the idea of hosting the IPL in Sri Lanka,” the sources added. However, a spokesman for the English cricket board told TOI that they did not receive any such requests. "We talk to the BCCI on a regular basis about a wide range of issues especially as we address the challenges of Covid-19, but have had no official request to change dates and are continuing to plan for the five Test series as is scheduled." The five-match Test series will commence on August 4 and the venues will be Nottingham, Lord's, Leeds, Oval and Old Trafford. The series will take place after World Test Championship Finals between India and New Zealand that will be played at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton.

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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{cd052ef2-d74b-46ce-8f31-4f9ed446f102}{182}" paraid="1963165510" >Former England captain Michael Vaughan has lauded India as the "best team in the world” following Virat Kohli and Co's emphatic 3-1 Test series win over England. India defeated England by an innings and 25 runs in the fourth and final Test in Ahmedabad to seal the series win as they qualify for the final of ICC World Test Championship.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{be6fd400-48f1-4374-b0d6-5164f44a0266}{186}" paraid="1862698734" >Vaughan, who had&nbsp;criticised&nbsp;the pitches on offer in the four-Test series, richly praised India for their showing in the series as he said if India can beat England in England, they will be hailed as the team of this era.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{a6ba4bf3-8f59-4241-9660-75df5d148021}{26}" paraid="1899412254" >“India, for me, are pound for pound the best team in the world. If you look at 2021, they won in Australia, they've beaten England 3-1... there's a T20 World Cup in India and they will be the&nbsp;favourites&nbsp;to win that as well,” Vaughan said on radio for BBC 5 Live Sport.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{a6ba4bf3-8f59-4241-9660-75df5d148021}{188}" paraid="1614216269" >“They've also got the challenge to come to England in a few months’ time for 5 Test matches. If they beat England, who are tough to beat in home conditions with the ball moving around... if India come here and beat England, and I wouldn't bet against them with that they've got on the talent.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{a6ba4bf3-8f59-4241-9660-75df5d148021}{206}" paraid="1174176112" >“If they beat England in England then I think they are the team of this era. They've got enough. They've got the pace, the skill, the spinners and they've obviously got Virat Kohli. They are a tremendous team,” he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{a6ba4bf3-8f59-4241-9660-75df5d148021}{215}" paraid="1305535605" >India&nbsp;are&nbsp;scheduled to tour England for a five-Test series later in the year and will hope to start the second cycle of ICC WTC with a statement.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{d5ddadd1-4245-4a41-b40c-a14d2b052580}{135}" paraid="1061474705" >Meanwhile, India, after defeating England, completed their 13th&nbsp;Test win under Kohli's captaincy at home after spinners Ravichandran Ashwin and&nbsp;Axar&nbsp;Patel spun a web to bundle England for 135 runs. Ashwin and&nbsp;Axar&nbsp;ended the series with combined 59 wickets with Ashwin scalping 32 and&nbsp;Axar&nbsp;27.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{0dc4f85d-8146-4d40-a577-c2ee48a4a2eb}{198}" paraid="36879210" >India will face New Zealand in the final of WTC, scheduled for June 18-22 in England.&nbsp;</p>


Former England captain Michael Vaughan has lauded India as the "best team in the world” following Virat Kohli and Co's emphatic 3-1 Test series win over England.

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has lauded India as the "best team in the world” following Virat Kohli and Co's emphatic 3-1 Test series win over England. India defeated England by an innings and 25 runs in the fourth and final Test in Ahmedabad to seal the series win as they qualify for the final of ICC World Test Championship. Vaughan, who had criticised the pitches on offer in the four-Test series, richly praised India for their showing in the series as he said if India can beat England in England, they will be hailed as the team of this era. “India, for me, are pound for pound the best team in the world. If you look at 2021, they won in Australia, they've beaten England 3-1... there's a T20 World Cup in India and they will be the favourites to win that as well,” Vaughan said on radio for BBC 5 Live Sport. ALSO READ: IPL 2021 Schedule: Team-wise full fixture list, date, time and venues “They've also got the challenge to come to England in a few months’ time for 5 Test matches. If they beat England, who are tough to beat in home conditions with the ball moving around... if India come here and beat England, and I wouldn't bet against them with that they've got on the talent. “If they beat England in England then I think they are the team of this era. They've got enough. They've got the pace, the skill, the spinners and they've obviously got Virat Kohli. They are a tremendous team,” he added. India are scheduled to tour England for a five-Test series later in the year and will hope to start the second cycle of ICC WTC with a statement. ALSO READ: Had to dig deep to find water: Ravi Shastri on road to World Test Championship final Meanwhile, India, after defeating England, completed their 13th Test win under Kohli's captaincy at home after spinners Ravichandran Ashwin and Axar Patel spun a web to bundle England for 135 runs. Ashwin and Axar ended the series with combined 59 wickets with Ashwin scalping 32 and Axar 27. India will face New Zealand in the final of WTC, scheduled for June 18-22 in England.

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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{14ffbeca-314c-408a-93a5-b40bfe60a5e3}{88}" paraid="454770890" >Jasprit&nbsp;Bumrah&nbsp;is set to get&nbsp;married and had asked for some days off, following which the ace Indian pacer was relieved from India’s squad citing ‘personal reasons.’&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{4a574392-6008-4bff-b318-a3bb0ec2a70e}{145}" paraid="2125997107" >According to ANI,&nbsp;Bumrah&nbsp;is getting married and hence, asked the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to give him some days off to prepare for the same.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{3a5c96af-e719-41ef-907c-04db61c2daae}{101}" paraid="86922402" >Speaking to ANI, sources in the BCCI in the know of developments have confirmed that the pacer is set to get married soon and has taken a leave to prepare for the same. "He informed the BCCI that he is getting married and has taken the leave to help in preparations for the big day," the source said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{3a5c96af-e719-41ef-907c-04db61c2daae}{125}" paraid="979673463" >The 27-year-old pacer played two of the three Tests in the ongoing four-match series against England and scalped four wickets in what was his first home Test series since making his debut for India.&nbsp;Bumrah&nbsp;was wicket-less in the third Test in his home ground in Ahmedabad as spinners&nbsp;wreaked havoc&nbsp;with the pink-ball.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{3a5c96af-e719-41ef-907c-04db61c2daae}{135}" paraid="1994073438" >Bumrah&nbsp;has been rested for the upcoming five-match T20I series against England in a bid to complete workload management.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{14ffbeca-314c-408a-93a5-b40bfe60a5e3}{20}" paraid="242009027" >Meanwhile, India&nbsp;are&nbsp;already 2-1 in the four-Test series against England and with a draw or win in the last match, the Virat Kohli-led side would qualify for the final of ICC World Test Championship, scheduled to be played at Lord’s later this year. New Zealand have already qualified for the summit clash of WTC.&nbsp;</p>


Jasprit Bumrah is set to get married and had asked for some days off, following which the ace Indian pacer was relieved from India’s squad citing ‘personal reasons.

Jasprit Bumrah is set to get married and had asked for some days off, following which the ace Indian pacer was relieved from India’s squad citing ‘personal reasons.’ According to ANI, Bumrah is getting married and hence, asked the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to give him some days off to prepare for the same. Speaking to ANI, sources in the BCCI in the know of developments have confirmed that the pacer is set to get married soon and has taken a leave to prepare for the same. "He informed the BCCI that he is getting married and has taken the leave to help in preparations for the big day," the source said. ALSO READ: IPL gave us platform to express: Ajinkya Rahane on Dale Steyn's comments of PSL being more rewarding than IPL The 27-year-old pacer played two of the three Tests in the ongoing four-match series against England and scalped four wickets in what was his first home Test series since making his debut for India. Bumrah was wicket-less in the third Test in his home ground in Ahmedabad as spinners wreaked havoc with the pink-ball. Bumrah has been rested for the upcoming five-match T20I series against England in a bid to complete workload management. ALSO READ: Poor pitch in Ahmedabad or abysmal batting performance? Meanwhile, India are already 2-1 in the four-Test series against England and with a draw or win in the last match, the Virat Kohli-led side would qualify for the final of ICC World Test Championship, scheduled to be played at Lord’s later this year. New Zealand have already qualified for the summit clash of WTC.

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<p>England's Sam Curran will no longer rejoin the squad in India for the fourth Test as originally planned, the England and Wales Cricket Board said Thursday, citing potential health fears associated with the trip.</p>

<p>Curran was rested following last month's tour of Sri Lanka as part of England's ongoing rotation policy, with a view to bringing the 22-year-old left-arm seamer back for the final Test in India and the subsequent limited-overs section of the visit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But it has since become apparent that a journey from Britain to Ahmedabad would involve more than one commercial flight, increasing the prospects of Curran's exposure to the coronavirus.</p>

<p>As a result, team management have decided the best course of action is for Curran to join England's white-ball players for their already-organised private charter flight on February 26.</p>

<p>An ECB statement said: "Originally it was planned the Surrey all-rounder would fly to Ahmedabad in time to be available for the fourth Test in the city, starting on 4 March.</p>

<p>"However, in the midst of the ongoing pandemic, making secure arrangements for such a journey proved too great a logistical challenge."</p>

<p>Chris Woakes will leave the squad as planned after the third Test, a vacancy Curran had been expected to fill.</p>

<p>England, however, still have plenty of pace-bowling options in James Anderson, Stuart Broad, Jofra Archer, Ben Stokes and Olly Stone, with Ollie Robinson in reserve.</p>

<p>The four-Test series is level at 1-1 after India's 317-run win at Chennai on Tuesday.</p>

<p>The final two matches will both be played in Ahmedabad, with the third Test scheduled to start on February 24.</p>


England's Sam Curran will no longer rejoin the squad in India for the fourth Test as originally planned, the England and Wales Cricket Board said Thursday, citing potential health fears associated with the trip.

England's Sam Curran will no longer rejoin the squad in India for the fourth Test as originally planned, the England and Wales Cricket Board said Thursday, citing potential health fears associated with the trip. Curran was rested following last month's tour of Sri Lanka as part of England's ongoing rotation policy, with a view to bringing the 22-year-old left-arm seamer back for the final Test in India and the subsequent limited-overs section of the visit. But it has since become apparent that a journey from Britain to Ahmedabad would involve more than one commercial flight, increasing the prospects of Curran's exposure to the coronavirus. As a result, team management have decided the best course of action is for Curran to join England's white-ball players for their already-organised private charter flight on February 26. An ECB statement said: "Originally it was planned the Surrey all-rounder would fly to Ahmedabad in time to be available for the fourth Test in the city, starting on 4 March. "However, in the midst of the ongoing pandemic, making secure arrangements for such a journey proved too great a logistical challenge." Chris Woakes will leave the squad as planned after the third Test, a vacancy Curran had been expected to fill. England, however, still have plenty of pace-bowling options in James Anderson, Stuart Broad, Jofra Archer, Ben Stokes and Olly Stone, with Ollie Robinson in reserve. The four-Test series is level at 1-1 after India's 317-run win at Chennai on Tuesday. The final two matches will both be played in Ahmedabad, with the third Test scheduled to start on February 24.

England's Sam Curran out of fourth Test in India over virus concerns

<p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{be3d9681-c159-4585-8cbc-661040074b50}{203}" paraid="1642555432" xml:lang="EN-GB">Former England skipper Nasser Hussain has predicted that Joe Root will end up shattering all the Test batting records by country's batsmen while adding the 30-year-old is arguably England's best-ever player of spin bowling.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{dbd98b8c-6288-4a2b-b074-7eddc2c52054}{108}" paraid="222867695" xml:lang="EN-GB">Root continued his purple patch with the willow as he hammered 218 runs and 40 runs off 32 deliveries in the two innings respectively in the first Test against India as England defeated the hosts&nbsp;by 227 runs in Chennai to complete a historic win.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{3075f764-6d16-44cd-9d94-a5bcf3dab87e}{110}" paraid="1359759467" xml:lang="EN-GB">“Root sure is one of England’s greats. He will probably end up breaking all records, he will probably go past Sir Alastair Cook’s 161 Test matches and probably tally of runs as well,” Hussain wrote in his column for Sky Sports.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{c9e8d941-a777-4a59-be10-e9144fba9d3d}{246}" paraid="262497812" xml:lang="EN-GB">“He is in great&nbsp;nick, only 30 years old, and if you did a list of all-time England batting greats - the ones I have seen anyway - you’d have to have Root with Cook, Graham Gooch and Kevin Pietersen,” Hussain said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{280a7f80-acf9-44c6-acad-7e2a71293902}{23}" paraid="636630403" xml:lang="EN-GB">“I would say he is arguably England’s best-ever player of spin, the way he sweeps spin away is outstanding to watch.”&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{3075f764-6d16-44cd-9d94-a5bcf3dab87e}{165}" paraid="937032504" xml:lang="EN-GB">Hussain further branded&nbsp;England's win against India as “perfect performance" while adding the triumph in Chennai is right up there with all the epic wins in the longest format of the game.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{280a7f80-acf9-44c6-acad-7e2a71293902}{47}" paraid="579133950" xml:lang="EN-GB">“People were writing England off, saying this series could be 4-0 to India. No one really gave this side much of a chance. India had won in Australia, Virat Kohli was back and India is a very difficult place to go and win in Test match cricket,” he said.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{280a7f80-acf9-44c6-acad-7e2a71293902}{47}" paraid="579133950" xml:lang="EN-GB"><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/when-india-wins-the-toss-he-will-score-250-ashish-nehra-on-virat-kohli-362622" hreflang="en">'When India wins the toss, he will score 250': Ashish Nehra on Virat Kohli</a></strong></p>

<p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{5f62758b-958d-4887-99b8-e791c0b2fbd2}{96}" paraid="31593759" xml:lang="EN-GB">"So, this win for England has to be right up there, especially away from home. They put in the perfect performance. From ball one to the final delivery, it was outstanding.”&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{5f62758b-958d-4887-99b8-e791c0b2fbd2}{216}" paraid="118801140" xml:lang="EN-GB">England will look to carry the winning momentum when they take the field for the second Test against India at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, scheduled to start from February 13. Whereas India would be itching to set the record straight and bounce back in the series, which England lead by 1-0.&nbsp;</p>


Former England skipper Nasser Hussain has predicted that Joe Root will end up shattering all the Test batting records by country's batsmen while adding the 30-year-old is arguably England's best-ever player of spin bowling.

Former England skipper Nasser Hussain has predicted that Joe Root will end up shattering all the Test batting records by country's batsmen while adding the 30-year-old is arguably England's best-ever player of spin bowling. Root continued his purple patch with the willow as he hammered 218 runs and 40 runs off 32 deliveries in the two innings respectively in the first Test against India as England defeated the hosts by 227 runs in Chennai to complete a historic win. “Root sure is one of England’s greats. He will probably end up breaking all records, he will probably go past Sir Alastair Cook’s 161 Test matches and probably tally of runs as well,” Hussain wrote in his column for Sky Sports. “He is in great nick, only 30 years old, and if you did a list of all-time England batting greats - the ones I have seen anyway - you’d have to have Root with Cook, Graham Gooch and Kevin Pietersen,” Hussain said. ALSO READ: ICC Test Rankings: India skipper Virat Kohli slips to fifth spot as Joe Root enters top 3 “I would say he is arguably England’s best-ever player of spin, the way he sweeps spin away is outstanding to watch.” Hussain further branded England's win against India as “perfect performance" while adding the triumph in Chennai is right up there with all the epic wins in the longest format of the game. “People were writing England off, saying this series could be 4-0 to India. No one really gave this side much of a chance. India had won in Australia, Virat Kohli was back and India is a very difficult place to go and win in Test match cricket,” he said. ALSO READ: 'When India wins the toss, he will score 250': Ashish Nehra on Virat Kohli "So, this win for England has to be right up there, especially away from home. They put in the perfect performance. From ball one to the final delivery, it was outstanding.” England will look to carry the winning momentum when they take the field for the second Test against India at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, scheduled to start from February 13. Whereas India would be itching to set the record straight and bounce back in the series, which England lead by 1-0.

Will end up breaking all records: Nasser Hussain praises Joe Root after Chennai Test heroics

<p>Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, who is playing his first Test on the home soil, had a long day with the ball against England. The Indian bowlers bowled the English side for good two days, with Bumrah scalping three wickets in 36 overs.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Due to the length of the tour and number of games India needs to play against England, former India opener Gautam Gambhir felt that the young Indian paceman should maybe rest in the second Test match as he is the "X-Factor" in the series.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"100 per cent, absolutely. I'm not even sure whether Bumrah should be picked for the second Test match. I think India should preserve him for the pink-ball Test match. See, Jasprit Bumrah is a X-Factor in the series, irrespective of what surfaces to play on and you've got to keep that in mind too," Gambhir said on ESPNCricinfo.</p>

<p>According to Gambhir, India cannot afford to lose Bumrah, especially in this series.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Jasprit Bumrah you can't just keep bowling for longer sessions. Give him that short burst of three overs to try and pick a quick wicket, but not long spells because Bumrah is going to be very important going forward in the series. And if something happens to him, India is going to be in serious trouble," the former batsman added.</p>


Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, who is playing his first Test on the home soil, had a long day with the ball against England. The Indian bowlers bowled the English side for good two days, with Bumrah scalping three wickets in 36 overs.

Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, who is playing his first Test on the home soil, had a long day with the ball against England. The Indian bowlers bowled the English side for good two days, with Bumrah scalping three wickets in 36 overs. ALSO READ: England's Joe Root becomes first batsman to score double ton in 100th Test Due to the length of the tour and number of games India needs to play against England, former India opener Gautam Gambhir felt that the young Indian paceman should maybe rest in the second Test match as he is the "X-Factor" in the series. "100 per cent, absolutely. I'm not even sure whether Bumrah should be picked for the second Test match. I think India should preserve him for the pink-ball Test match. See, Jasprit Bumrah is a X-Factor in the series, irrespective of what surfaces to play on and you've got to keep that in mind too," Gambhir said on ESPNCricinfo. According to Gambhir, India cannot afford to lose Bumrah, especially in this series. "Jasprit Bumrah you can't just keep bowling for longer sessions. Give him that short burst of three overs to try and pick a quick wicket, but not long spells because Bumrah is going to be very important going forward in the series. And if something happens to him, India is going to be in serious trouble," the former batsman added.

'If something happens to him..': Gautam Gambhir feels Bumrah should be rested in second Test

<p>Indian skipper Virat Kohli helping out English counterpart Joe Root with cramps during the first Test won hearts on social media with netizens lauding the sportsmanship.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>International Cricket Council (ICC) too praised the gesture by Indian captain and called it a "heartwarming gesture".&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In an Instagram post by the ICC, they captioned it: “When England captain Joe Root was struck by cramps, Virat Kohli was the first to his aid. A heart-warming Spirit of Cricket gesture.”</p>

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<p>England paceman Stuart Broad was not pleased with ICC's post and took a dig at the international cricket board. “I ran a drink out too, spirit of cricket award?” replied Broad on ICC’s post.</p>

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<p>Broad was not included in the playing XI for the first Test against India. England were bowled out for 578 in their first innings against India. Bumrah and Ashwin picked up three wickets each. In reply, India scored 257 runs by the end of Day 3 after losing six wickets.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rohit, Virat, Rahane fell cheap as India will be on the back foot for the remaining two days. Pant and Pujara tried to revive the innings, however, Cheteshwar's unlucky dismissal put the pressure back on the hosts.&nbsp;</p>


Indian skipper Virat Kohli helping out English counterpart Joe Root with cramps during the first Test won hearts on social media with netizens lauding the sportsmanship.

Indian skipper Virat Kohli helping out English counterpart Joe Root with cramps during the first Test won hearts on social media with netizens lauding the sportsmanship. ALSO READ: IND vs ENG: England's Bess scalps four as India struggles to avoid the follow-on International Cricket Council (ICC) too praised the gesture by Indian captain and called it a "heartwarming gesture". View this post on Instagram A post shared by ICC (@icc) × In an Instagram post by the ICC, they captioned it: “When England captain Joe Root was struck by cramps, Virat Kohli was the first to his aid. A heart-warming Spirit of Cricket gesture.” ALSO SEE: From Smith to Mooney: Cricket Australia announces its player of year awards! England paceman Stuart Broad was not pleased with ICC's post and took a dig at the international cricket board. “I ran a drink out too, spirit of cricket award?” replied Broad on ICC’s post. Broad was not included in the playing XI for the first Test against India. England were bowled out for 578 in their first innings against India. Bumrah and Ashwin picked up three wickets each. In reply, India scored 257 runs by the end of Day 3 after losing six wickets. Rohit, Virat, Rahane fell cheap as India will be on the back foot for the remaining two days. Pant and Pujara tried to revive the innings, however, Cheteshwar's unlucky dismissal put the pressure back on the hosts.

'Spirit of cricket?': Stuart Broad's cheeky comment on ICC's post on Virat Kohli's gesture towards Joe Root

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{4c297a09-8ce9-4c3d-ae7f-944b48663c6c}{182}" paraid="1776625250" >England on Monday defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets in the second Test to win the series 2-0. However, a bigger challenge awaits the Joe Root-led England with their next immediate series being against India starting from February 5.&nbsp;Former Sri Lanka captain Mahela&nbsp;Jayawardene&nbsp;has now given his take on England's chances in the upcoming four-Test series against India.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{4c297a09-8ce9-4c3d-ae7f-944b48663c6c}{191}" paraid="1843225687" >India have not lost a home Test series since 2012 and the Virat Kohli-led outfit would be looking to continue its winning run following India's&nbsp;historic triumph against Australia in the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2020-21.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{4c297a09-8ce9-4c3d-ae7f-944b48663c6c}{199}" paraid="1360951796" >Jayawardene&nbsp;has opined that England are "very well prepared" to take on India as he said that having the likes of Ben Stokes, Jofra Archer and spin duo of Dom Bess and Jack Leach will&nbsp;help England pose a challenge against India.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{4c297a09-8ce9-4c3d-ae7f-944b48663c6c}{199}" paraid="1360951796" ><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/icc-world-test-championship-final-postponed-new-dates-revealed-359240" hreflang="en">ICC World Test Championship final postponed, new dates revealed!</a></strong></p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{4c297a09-8ce9-4c3d-ae7f-944b48663c6c}{207}" paraid="405679640" >However, England will be missing Jonny Bairstow and Sam Curran in the first two Tests due to rotation policy.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{4c297a09-8ce9-4c3d-ae7f-944b48663c6c}{166}" paraid="885988798" >When asked what are England’s chances of beating India, former Sri Lanka captain&nbsp;Jayawardene&nbsp;told Sky Sports:&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{4c297a09-8ce9-4c3d-ae7f-944b48663c6c}{145}" paraid="1598439926" >"I think that’s going to be a very exciting series and a very good challenge for this group of players. That’s what cricket is all about. You need to go away and win Test series.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{361e38b4-f363-4348-af28-cd2320b263cc}{97}" paraid="1503776007" >"Getting Ben Stokes back will be a massive advantage for England because he will bring that experience and be another left-handed batsman in their top-order which can be crucial. ‘It will be a challenge for Rory Burns if he opens. He hasn’t played much cricket lately. I’m disappointed Bairstow is leaving the squad given his experience and the way he batted in this series. He should be in that tour party.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{361e38b4-f363-4348-af28-cd2320b263cc}{97}" paraid="1503776007" ><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/england-defeat-sri-lanka-by-six-wickets-in-galle-win-series-2-0-359231" hreflang="en">England defeat Sri Lanka by six wickets in Galle, win series 2-0</a></strong></p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{361e38b4-f363-4348-af28-cd2320b263cc}{191}" paraid="1254757704" >"Jofra Archer will bring something to the table with his pace, especially on slower wickets. So I think overall they [England] are very well prepared.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{4c297a09-8ce9-4c3d-ae7f-944b48663c6c}{118}" paraid="1897371519" >"The two spinners [Dom Bess and Jack Leech] will have learnt a lot here but it will be a bigger challenge in India."&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{3befed59-b0c2-4342-99bd-d081da936801}{32}" paraid="576796828" >England Test captain Root was named the Player of the Series after scoring a double century and 186 in the two Tests respectively. Even the likes of Bess and Leach impressed while veterans Broad and Anderson continued their good run of form. Notably, England were the last team to defeat India in a series back in 2012.</p>


England on Monday defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets in the second Test to win the series 2-0. However, a bigger challenge awaits the Joe Root-led England with their next immediate series being against India starting from February 5.

England on Monday defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets in the second Test to win the series 2-0. However, a bigger challenge awaits the Joe Root-led England with their next immediate series being against India starting from February 5. Former Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene has now given his take on England's chances in the upcoming four-Test series against India. India have not lost a home Test series since 2012 and the Virat Kohli-led outfit would be looking to continue its winning run following India's historic triumph against Australia in the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2020-21. Jayawardene has opined that England are "very well prepared" to take on India as he said that having the likes of Ben Stokes, Jofra Archer and spin duo of Dom Bess and Jack Leach will help England pose a challenge against India. ALSO READ: ICC World Test Championship final postponed, new dates revealed! However, England will be missing Jonny Bairstow and Sam Curran in the first two Tests due to rotation policy. When asked what are England’s chances of beating India, former Sri Lanka captain Jayawardene told Sky Sports: "I think that’s going to be a very exciting series and a very good challenge for this group of players. That’s what cricket is all about. You need to go away and win Test series. "Getting Ben Stokes back will be a massive advantage for England because he will bring that experience and be another left-handed batsman in their top-order which can be crucial. ‘It will be a challenge for Rory Burns if he opens. He hasn’t played much cricket lately. I’m disappointed Bairstow is leaving the squad given his experience and the way he batted in this series. He should be in that tour party. ALSO READ: England defeat Sri Lanka by six wickets in Galle, win series 2-0 "Jofra Archer will bring something to the table with his pace, especially on slower wickets. So I think overall they [England] are very well prepared. "The two spinners [Dom Bess and Jack Leech] will have learnt a lot here but it will be a bigger challenge in India." England Test captain Root was named the Player of the Series after scoring a double century and 186 in the two Tests respectively. Even the likes of Bess and Leach impressed while veterans Broad and Anderson continued their good run of form. Notably, England were the last team to defeat India in a series back in 2012.

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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{f08fb8c5-e039-4cc8-81c0-2c53b58118ae}{107}" paraid="1300325020" >England are set to tour India for a full-fledged series starting from February 4. India and England will lock horns in four Tests, five T20Is and three ODIs in what promises to be enthralling series of cricket.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{2e9b6317-9c5b-4a73-aa78-8bffb767c793}{101}" paraid="59946655" >England will visit India after the completion of their ongoing two-match Test series in Sri Lanka.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{f78aa639-55e0-4090-8dec-c52dcd209a86}{121}" paraid="702556744" >While England have had a confidence booster after comfortably beating Sri Lanka in the first Test in Galle, India&nbsp;are&nbsp;on a high after their historic Test series triumph against Australia.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{f78aa639-55e0-4090-8dec-c52dcd209a86}{121}" paraid="702556744" ><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2021-auction-likely-on-february-18-bcci-official-358588" hreflang="en">IPL 2021 auction likely on February 18: BCCI official</a></strong></p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{9f46ade7-1600-4431-ba31-837ff8e55154}{34}" paraid="2009942410" >The Test series will also witness the pink-ball Test (third Test) in the newly-built Sardar Patel Stadium as the venue in Ahmedabad gears up to host its maiden international fixture.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{8b780fc5-ad6d-47fd-8641-2e6b12a3383f}{128}" paraid="282591990" >The&nbsp;gruelling&nbsp;tour will start with four Test matches, followed by five T20Is before ending it with a three-match ODI series.&nbsp;The squads for the first two Tests have been announced by both England and India.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{8b780fc5-ad6d-47fd-8641-2e6b12a3383f}{128}" paraid="282591990" ><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/beating-india-in-india-is-a-far-higher-thing-to-strive-former-england-spinner-graeme-swann-358551" hreflang="en">'Beating India in India is a far higher thing to strive': Former England spinner Graeme Swann</a></strong></p>

<h2 lang="EN-US" paraeid="{3b9c69a1-6ce8-49e3-b23f-3b32663a57b2}{156}" paraid="1512110052" >India vs England: Squads&nbsp;</h2>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{3b9c69a1-6ce8-49e3-b23f-3b32663a57b2}{228}" paraid="244685746" ><strong>Team India squad for first two Tests: I</strong>ndia squad: Virat Kohli (Captain), Rohit Sharma, Mayank Agarwal, Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane (Vice-captain), KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Wriddhiman Saha (wicketkeeper), R Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav,&nbsp;Axar&nbsp;Patel, Washington Sundar, Ishant Sharma, Jasprit&nbsp;Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Shardul Thakur&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{3b9c69a1-6ce8-49e3-b23f-3b32663a57b2}{237}" paraid="391837784" ><strong>England squad for first two Tests:</strong> Joe Root (C), Jofra Archer, Moeen Ali, James Anderson, Dom Bess, Stuart Broad, Rory Burns, Jos Buttler, Zak Crawley, Ben Foakes, Dan Lawrence, Jack Leach, Ben Stokes, Olly Stone, Chris&nbsp;Woakes.&nbsp;</p>

<h2 lang="EN-US" paraeid="{1d7dbb78-3ba2-4b05-9024-3619d0734c3e}{45}" paraid="1583728904" ><strong>India vs England: Telecast and Live Streaming Details</strong></h2>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{1d7dbb78-3ba2-4b05-9024-3619d0734c3e}{63}" paraid="1328217917" >The India-England series will be live on various channels of Star Sports. The live streaming of matches will be available on Hotstar.</p>

<h2 aria-level="2" lang="EN-US" paraeid="{50a41408-c45d-42d0-b2ec-9a0abb7a4137}{10}" paraid="768632653" role="heading" >England Tour of India: Full Schedule&nbsp;</h2>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{50a41408-c45d-42d0-b2ec-9a0abb7a4137}{27}" paraid="249569778" ><strong>Tests&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{50a41408-c45d-42d0-b2ec-9a0abb7a4137}{38}" paraid="540113097" >Friday 5-9 February:&nbsp;1st Test – India v England, MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{50a41408-c45d-42d0-b2ec-9a0abb7a4137}{51}" paraid="715407701" >Saturday 13-17 February:&nbsp;2nd Test – India v England, MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{50a41408-c45d-42d0-b2ec-9a0abb7a4137}{64}" paraid="666539278" >Wednesday 24-28 February: 3rd&nbsp;Test - India v England, Sardar Patel Stadium, Ahmedabad&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{50a41408-c45d-42d0-b2ec-9a0abb7a4137}{83}" paraid="1363142131" >Thursday 4-8 March: 4th&nbsp;Test – India v England, Sardar Patel Stadium, Ahmedabad&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{50a41408-c45d-42d0-b2ec-9a0abb7a4137}{100}" paraid="993043772" ><strong>T20Is&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{50a41408-c45d-42d0-b2ec-9a0abb7a4137}{111}" paraid="764379632" >Friday 12 March:&nbsp;1st T20I – India v England, Sardar Patel Stadium, Ahmedabad&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{50a41408-c45d-42d0-b2ec-9a0abb7a4137}{124}" paraid="833565187" >Sunday 14 March:&nbsp;2nd T20I – India v England, Sardar Patel Stadium, Ahmedabad&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{50a41408-c45d-42d0-b2ec-9a0abb7a4137}{137}" paraid="1728514752" >Tuesday 16 March:&nbsp;3rd T20I - India v England, Sardar Patel Stadium, Ahmedabad&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{50a41408-c45d-42d0-b2ec-9a0abb7a4137}{150}" paraid="1061235018" >Thursday 18 March:&nbsp;4th T20I - India v England, Sardar Patel Stadium, Ahmedabad&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{50a41408-c45d-42d0-b2ec-9a0abb7a4137}{163}" paraid="1588029993" >Saturday 20 March:&nbsp;5th T20I - India v England, Sardar Patel Stadium, Ahmedabad&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{50a41408-c45d-42d0-b2ec-9a0abb7a4137}{176}" paraid="1336939652" ><strong>ODIs&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{50a41408-c45d-42d0-b2ec-9a0abb7a4137}{187}" paraid="1676356388" >Tuesday 23 March:&nbsp;1st ODI - India v England, MCA Stadium, Pune&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{50a41408-c45d-42d0-b2ec-9a0abb7a4137}{200}" paraid="2062801390" >Friday 26 March:&nbsp;2nd ODI - India v England, MCA Stadium, Pune&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{50a41408-c45d-42d0-b2ec-9a0abb7a4137}{213}" paraid="577424925" >Sunday 28 March:&nbsp;3rd ODI - India v England, MCA Stadium, Pune&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{50a41408-c45d-42d0-b2ec-9a0abb7a4137}{226}" paraid="791611150" >Monday 29 March:&nbsp;Touring party departs India&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{393f8cef-dd8f-4051-8137-cc4187e83f03}{253}" paraid="1340565290" >&nbsp;</p>


England are set to tour India for a full-fledged series starting from February 4. India and England will lock horns in four Tests, five T20Is and three ODIs in what promises to be enthralling series of cricket.

England are set to tour India for a full-fledged series starting from February 4. India and England will lock horns in four Tests, five T20Is and three ODIs in what promises to be enthralling series of cricket. England will visit India after the completion of their ongoing two-match Test series in Sri Lanka. While England have had a confidence booster after comfortably beating Sri Lanka in the first Test in Galle, India are on a high after their historic Test series triumph against Australia. ALSO READ: IPL 2021 auction likely on February 18: BCCI official The Test series will also witness the pink-ball Test (third Test) in the newly-built Sardar Patel Stadium as the venue in Ahmedabad gears up to host its maiden international fixture. The gruelling tour will start with four Test matches, followed by five T20Is before ending it with a three-match ODI series. The squads for the first two Tests have been announced by both England and India. ALSO READ: 'Beating India in India is a far higher thing to strive': Former England spinner Graeme Swann India vs England: Squads Team India squad for first two Tests: India squad: Virat Kohli (Captain), Rohit Sharma, Mayank Agarwal, Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane (Vice-captain), KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Wriddhiman Saha (wicketkeeper), R Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ishant Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Shardul Thakur England squad for first two Tests: Joe Root (C), Jofra Archer, Moeen Ali, James Anderson, Dom Bess, Stuart Broad, Rory Burns, Jos Buttler, Zak Crawley, Ben Foakes, Dan Lawrence, Jack Leach, Ben Stokes, Olly Stone, Chris Woakes. India vs England: Telecast and Live Streaming Details The India-England series will be live on various channels of Star Sports. The live streaming of matches will be available on Hotstar. England Tour of India: Full Schedule Tests Friday 5-9 February: 1st Test – India v England, MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai Saturday 13-17 February: 2nd Test – India v England, MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai Wednesday 24-28 February: 3rd Test - India v England, Sardar Patel Stadium, Ahmedabad Thursday 4-8 March: 4th Test – India v England, Sardar Patel Stadium, Ahmedabad T20Is Friday 12 March: 1st T20I – India v England, Sardar Patel Stadium, Ahmedabad Sunday 14 March: 2nd T20I – India v England, Sardar Patel Stadium, Ahmedabad Tuesday 16 March: 3rd T20I - India v England, Sardar Patel Stadium, Ahmedabad Thursday 18 March: 4th T20I - India v England, Sardar Patel Stadium, Ahmedabad Saturday 20 March: 5th T20I - India v England, Sardar Patel Stadium, Ahmedabad ODIs Tuesday 23 March: 1st ODI - India v England, MCA Stadium, Pune Friday 26 March: 2nd ODI - India v England, MCA Stadium, Pune Sunday 28 March: 3rd ODI - India v England, MCA Stadium, Pune Monday 29 March: Touring party departs India

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