Several former England cricketers like Michael Vaughan and Steve Harmison have openly criticised the IPL schedule being the reason behind Indian cricketers' decision to not take the field that resulted in the fifth Test being cancelled.

'Virat Kohli e-mailed the BCCI at midnight the day before 5th Test', says former England cricketer

Former England skipper Nasser Hussain defended Team India and said that they were not to be blamed for the cancellation of the fifth and final Test against England at the Old Trafford in Manchester.

'Villain was not India but cricket’s relentless schedule': Nasser Hussain on cancelled 5th Test

Former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar has given his take on BCCI's offer to ECB on rescheduling the fifth Test between India and England that was called off citing COVID-19 fears.

'Indians should never forget England's gesture after 26/11', says Sunil Gavaskar

Wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik revealed that he spoke to a few of the Indian players currently in England after the fifth match between India and England was called off after few cricketers from the visiting team were reluctant to take the field due to COVID-19 scare.

'They are tired': Dinesh Karthik reveals conversation with Indian cricketers

The fifth Test between India and England has been called off due to fears of COVID-19 after cases emerged in Team India's camp. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) released a statement on their official website regarding the fifth Test match.

Fifth Test between India and England called off over COVID-19 concerns

The final Test match of the five-match series between India and England was scheduled to begin on Friday, however, as per the new developments, Day 1 has been postponed.

Day 1 of the fifth Test match between India and England set to be deferred: Reports

Team India will high on confidence after taking an unassailable lead in the five-match series after thrashing hosts England in the fourth Test at the Oval. Virat and Co.

IND vs ENG, 5th Test: Virat and Co.'s predicted XI, will Ravichandran Ashwin return?

Former England skipper Michael Vaughan defended Indian captain Virat Kohli's trumpet gesture and said that he saw nothing wrong with it. The Indian skipper is known for expressing his heart out on the field, he vents when he is angry, he celebrates when the team does well.

'He's an amazing character': Michael Vaughan defends Virat Kohli's trumpet celebrations

On March 15, Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah tied the knot with sports presenter Sanjana Ganesan leaving many surprised as many were not aware of their relationship.

'She thought I was arrogant, I thought she was arrogant': Jasprit Bumrah on wife Sanjana Ganesan

India's batting lineup witnessed yet another collapse against England's lethal bowling attack during the Day 1 of the fourth Test at the Oval. ALSO READ: 'We stand as the team that everyone wants to beat', says Virat Kohli Despite Shardul Thakur's last-minute heroics, the Men in Blue were bundled out for 191 runs.

'You may look like an idiot but you'd still be batting', says Sunil Gavaskar

Moeen Ali has been named the vice-captain of England ahead of the fourth Test against India. The all-rounder replaced wicketkeeper Jos Buttler, who was given a paternity break due to the birth of his second child.

'I would always have him in my team', Moeen Ali lauds Ravindra Jadeja

Veteran Indian pacer Ishant Sharma had an underwhelming performance at the Headingly. The 32-year-old was the only pacer to have gone wicketless during the third Test between India and England.

'Ishant’s rhythm was not the reason we lost', says Ashish Nehra

Ahead of the fourth Test between India and England, former Indian pacer Zaheer Khan has predicted changes in Virat and Co.'s playing XI. Khan said that there can be a change in India's middle order.

Zaheer Khan predicts bold changes in India's playing XI ahead of fourth Test

England managed to equal the five-match series (1-1) against India after handing the visitors a crushing defeat in the third Test match that was played at Headingly, Leeds.

'54 minutes for 7 wickets to fall is a little bit hard to take', says Sunil Gavaskar

Mohammed Shami's unbeaten half-century at Lord's gave India a "false sense of security about their tail" and they cannot have "four rabbits from 8-11", said former England captain Michael Vaughan after the visitors suffered an innings defeat in the third Test.

Lord's gave India a false sense of security about their tail, says Michael Vaughan

England captain Joe Root has said his team have the quality to consistently deliver performances similar to their crushing win over India in the third Test at Headingley on Saturday.

England captain Root backs team to build on Headingley win

Joe Root scripted history on Saturday when his team handed India a crushing defeat at Headingly, Leeds as he became England’s most successful Test captain with 27 wins to his name.

After the win against India, Joe Root becomes England's most successful Test captain

Jarvo, who came in as an Indian batsman during the third Test between India and England, has been banned for life from Headingly for breaching security, Yorkshire county confirmed on Saturday.

Team India fan 'Jarvo 69' banned for life from Headingly, confirms English county

England have managed to equal the five-match series (1-1) against India after handing the visitors a crushing defeat in the third Test match that was played at Headingly, Leeds.

IND vs ENG, 3rd Test: England hand a crushing innings defeat to India, level series 1-1

The pitch invader from the Lord's Test match made his return during the third match between India and England. Jarvo, who came in as an Indian fielder during the Lord's match, this time he came in as a batsman for the Men in Blue.

Netizens can't keep calm as Team India fan 'Jarvo 69' breaches security and invades pitch, Again!

Indian wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant was asked to take off the taping between the fourth and fifth finger of his keeping glove on day two of the third Test between England and India.

India vs England: Rishabh Pant asked to remove taping on keeping gloves

Virat Kohli surprised many when he won the toss and opted to bat first during the third Test against England. Several cricketing experts questioned Virat's decision.

'Indian players never put any pressure': Inzamam-Ul-Haq questions Kohli's decision to bat first

An incident, involving the crowd, took place during the third Test match between India and England which left skipper Virat Kohli visibly annoyed. According to Rishabh Pant, Indian fast bowler Mohammed Siraj had a ball thrown at him from the crowd.

India vs England, 3rd Test: 'Somebody threw a ball inside, at Mohammed Siraj', says Rishabh Pant

Team India will be running high on confidence as they take on hosts England in the third Test match at Headingly, Leeds on Wednesday (August 25). The Men in Blue are up by 1-0 in the five-match series.

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