England batsman Zak Crawley has been ruled out of the first two Tests against India with a jarred wrist, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed on Thursday.

England's Zak Crawley ruled out of first two Tests vs India

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.

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After conquering Australia, India are set to host England in a four-match Test series starting from Friday. While Indian skipper Virat Kohli has already confirmed that Rishabh Pant will start the first Test ahead of Wriddhiman Saha as the specialist wicket-keeper, former Indian batsman Gautam Gambhir has suggested his playing XI for the first Chennai Test.

India vs England: Gautam Gambhir reveals his playing XI for 1st Test

Indian skipper Virat Kohli held a virtual press conference ahead of the four-match Test series against England. While talking about strategies and game plan against England, he talked about fatherhood and still being connected with the team despite not being physically present with them during the recently concluded Australia series.

Indian skipper Virat Kohli reveals the greatest moment of his life

Joe Root and Co. are set to lock horns with Virat's Indian in the four-match Test series, starting from Friday in Chennai. The English captain feels that facing Team India would be a "huge challenge" but a series win against Sri Lanka, last month, will boost some confidence in his teammates.

'He is fantastic player': Joe Root names this Indian batsman who will be 'huge wicket' for team

Paceman Jofra Archer said Tuesday that "body management" will be crucial during a busy year of cricket for England as he returns after a break for the Test clash in India.

Archer says 'body management' key in busy England calender

England Test captain Joe Root will be eyeing two illustrious records when he takes the field against India in the first Test at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on February 5.

Joe Root eyes illustrious records in Chennai Test against India

Former England wicket-keeper batsman Matt Prior has said that winning a Test series in India is a "bigger and tougher" task than winning the Ashes on Australian soil.

Winning Test series in India 'bigger' than Ashes, opines Matt Prior

The four-match Test series between India and England is all set to commence from February 5 with two matches scheduled to be played in Chennai and the remaining two in Ahmedabad.

India vs England: Gautam Gambhir predicts scoreline of Test series

England cricket team is all set to commence training as a full group on Tuesday at the MA Chidambaram Stadium after all PCR tests returned negative ahead of the four-Test series starting from February 5.

England team to start full-group training from Tuesday as all COVID-19 tests return negative

Virat Kohli will be back in action with the Indian skipper returning back to the squad for the full-fledged home series against England. Kohli had missed the last three Tests against Australia on paternity leave, to be with his pregnant wife Anushka Sharma.

IND vs ENG: Virat Kohli on verge of shattering twin records against England

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.

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

English cricketer Jos Buttler acknowledged the 'big challenge' of keeping the wicket on India's low and turning tracks but he is prepared to ace it in his only appearance in the four-test series between the sides next month.

England's Jos Buttler ready for wicket keeping 'challenge' on India's pitches

Former England batsman Mark Butcher on Saturday said that Joe Root and Co. will be glad to know that Ravindra Jadeja has been ruled out of the first two Test matches due to thumb injury as the English squad have struggled while facing left-arm spin in Sri Lanka.

'England will be buoyed by Jadeja's absence', says Mark Butcher

Five pitches with "decent amount of grass" have been prepared for the first India-England Test that begins at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on February 5.

Ind vs Eng: Chennai pitch likely to be slow despite grass

Members of the England cricket team including captain Joe Root on Wednesday landed in Chennai, India for the impending four-Test series with the first two matches scheduled to be played in the capital of Tamil Nadu.

IND vs ENG: England cricket team arrives in Chennai for Test series versus India

Ajinkya Rahane has been lauded for his leadership abilities following India's historic triumph against Australia but the Indian middle-order batsman made it clear that Virat Kohli is the undisputed leader of the Indian team while adding he is happy to fill in when required.

Ajinkya Rahane reacts to captaincy debate ahead of England series

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.

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

Former Aussie spinner Brad Hogg feels India should rope in wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant for the upcoming ODI and T20I series against England after his brave knock in the Gabba Test.

'Get him in there': Brad Hogg on Rishabh Pant being included for limited-over series

After a historic win against Australia, Team India are all set to lock horns with England for a four-match Test series that are set to begin on February 5. India, who are currently atop of World Test Championship (WTC) table, will need some crucial points against England to ensure a berth in the finals.

'See you': Ben Stokes heads to India for crucial Test series against Virat and Co.

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.

India vs England: Full schedule, squads, telecast - All you need to know

India scripted history after winning the Gabba Test and breaching Australia's fortress. The visitors ended Australia's 30-year long streak in Brisbane and also sealed the series (2-1) going on top of the WTC table.

'Beating India in India is a far higher thing to strive': Former England spinner Graeme Swann

The England National Selectors on Thursday named a 16-member squad and six travelling reserves for the first and second Test matches against India starting on Friday February 5 at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.

England announce squad for first 2 Tests vs India as Archer, Stokes return

England's red-ball captain Joe Root on Thursday confirmed that Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer will return to the squad for their Test series against India, starting from February 5, as he said that the duo will give the visitors a "major boost”.

Jofra Archer, Ben Stokes to give England 'huge boost' vs India: England captain Joe Root

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