England pacer Jofra Archer talked about the condition of the pitch on Day 5 of the first Test against India in MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. As per the paceman, it was "the worst" he had ever seen.

'Worst surface I've seen': Jofra Archer on Day 5 pitch in first Test against India

Former Indian batsman VVS Laxman has urged vice-captain Ajikya Rahane and opener, Rohit Sharma, to show more "commitment" in the second Test match against England.

VVS Laxman urges for more 'commitment' from Ajinkya Rahane and Rohit Sharma

Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has been deemed fit to play the second Test match against England, as per news agency PTI's report. The next match will begin on Saturday at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

Ravichandran Ashwin fit to play second Test against England: Reports

Team India suffered a crushing defeat by Joe Root's England by 227 runs in the first Test at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. The horrific loss raised many questions like the exclusion of the Chinaman bowler Kuldeep Yadav for the playing XI, Virat Kohli's captaincy and Ajinkya Rahane's poor form.

'Ajinkya and I’ve..': Virat Kohli gives his insight on Rahane's performance in Chennai Test

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.

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

Skipper Virat Kohli has slipped to number five in the ICC Test rankings as England captain Joe Root enters the top three spot. The International Cricket Council released the updated rankings after India's loss to England in the first Test at Chennai.

ICC Test Rankings: India skipper Virat Kohli slips to fifth spot as Joe Root enters top 3

Former Indian paceman Ashish Nehra lauded Virat Kohli's efforts on the final day of the first Test against England on Tuesday. While chasing a mammoth target of 420 runs, Kohli went on to register his 24th half-century, however, was bowled by Stokes for 72.

'When India wins the toss, he will score 250': Ashish Nehra on Virat Kohli

Team India suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of England in the first Test at Chennai. Skipper Kohli talked about a lot of things that didn't go in India's favour and which they would like to improve in future.

'His personality is very helpful': Virat Kohli on Rishabh Pant's antics behind the stumps

England faced a lot of criticism for holding on to their declaration on Day 4 of the first Test against India. While the visitors decided to set a target for Team India without declaring early or either enforcing the follow-on.

Rishabh Pant factor held England back from early declaration: Joe Root

The phrase – cricket is a religion in India – is known to all the cricket-frenzy fans and a recent incident during a wedding ceremony in Tamil Nadu summed up the feelings of cricket lovers towards the gentlemen’s game.

Family live-streams India vs England Chennai Test at wedding venue, photograph goes viral

Team India's playing XI for the first Test against England left many puzzled as Kuldeep Yadav's name was omitted from the list. ALSO READ: Ind vs Eng: Virat Kohli creates new record during fourth innings of Chennai Test Due to Axar Patel's knee injury, many cricketing experts felt Kuldeep could be selected for the match, however, Shahbaz Nadeem was chosen instead.

'There are no regrets whatsoever on that decision': Virat Kohli on Kuldeep Yadav's omission from playing XI

England on Tuesday inflicted a crushing 227-run on India in the first Test at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai in what was a dominating performance from the visitors.

Joe Root equals Michael Vaughan as most successful England captain in his 100th Test

India on Tuesday suffered a shocking 227-run defeat against England in the first Test of the four-match series at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The Indian cricket team, who had scripted history in Australia, tasted their first defeat in Chennai since 1999 and the crushing loss brings an end to their 14-match unbeaten streak in home Tests.

'No excuses': Virat Kohli assesses India's horror defeat in Chennai against England

Visitors England registered a mammoth 227-run over hosts as James Anderson and James Leach produced great bowling spells to crumble India's batting order on Day 5 of the first Test, taking a lead of 1-0 in the series.

IND vs ENG, First Test: England go 1-0 up in the series as they beat India by 227 runs

Batting stalwart Virat Kohli has added another feather to his hat after becoming the first Indian skipper to score a 4th-innings fifty-plus score at Chennai. He achieved this feat while facing England in the first Test match.

Ind vs Eng: Virat Kohli creates new record during fourth innings of Chennai Test

Ravichandran Ashwin on Monday joined an exclusive list of spinners to have picked up a wicket off the first ball of the innings as the veteran Indian spinner dismissed England opener Rory Burns in the first delivery of the second innings, on Day 4 of the first Test at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

First time in more than 100 years! R Ashwin achieves unique feat in Test cricket

Indian bowler Ishant Sharma on Monday became the third Indian pacer to pick 300 Test wickets after the veteran pacer scalped the wicket of Daniel Lawrence during the second innings of the first Test against England at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

300 Test wickets! Ishant Sharma joins elusive list as he achieves iconic landmark

India were struggling to avoid follow-on at 257 for six after England amassed a mammoth 578 all out in their first innings on the third day of the series-opening Test here on Sunday.

IND vs ENG: England's Bess scalps four as India struggles to avoid follow-on

Former Indian batsman VVS Laxman on Friday was surprised by Team India's tactic of not giving Ashwin the ball for first 20 overs after tea on the Day 1 of the first Test against India.

'I was a little bit surprised': VVS Laxman on India's tactic after Tea on Day 1

England captain Joe Root became the first batsman to smash a double-hundred in his 100th test, crafting a massive 218 runs to put his team in charge of the opening match against India in Chennai on Saturday.

Ind vs Eng, Day 2: Root's double-century in 100th test puts England in control versus India

England skipper Joe Root on Saturday became the first cricketer to smash a double ton in his 100th Test. The visiting captain came on to the crease when England were down to 64/2 on Day 1 of the first Test against India at the MA Chidambaram stadium.

England skipper Joe Root becomes first batsman to score double ton in 100th Test

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh was 'astonished' when Shabaz Nadeem was picked ahead of Kuldeep Yadav as Axar Patel was ruled out of the first Test against England.

'Not a great sign for his confidence': Harbhajan Singh on Kuldeep Yadav's omission

Indian all-rounder Axar Patel has been ruled out of the first Test against England in Chennai due to knee injury, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed on Friday.

Axar Patel ruled out of first Test due to knee injury: BCCI

England captain Joe Root`s third consecutive Test century (128 batting) and his 200-run stand for the third wicket with opener Dom Sibley helped the visitors reach 263 for three wickets at stumps on the first day of their first Test against India at the M.

Ind vs Eng 1st Test, Day 1: Root scores 3rd consecutive ton, England take upper hand

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