The opening test between India and England ended in a dull draw after rain washed out what had promised to be a humdinger of a final day on Sunday. 
 
England captain Joe Root`s stellar century and India spearhead Jasprit Bumrah`s bowling mastery had set up an intriguing final day in the weather-bedevilled contest. 
 
India, chasing 209 for victory, went into the final day with a slight advantage needing 157 runs with nine wickets in hand to go 1-0 up in the five-test series. 
 
With Ollie Robinson and James Anderson in great form with the ball, England also fancied their chances in the bowler-dominated contest but play was abandoned after steady rain had wiped out the first two sessions at Trent Bridge with no chances of a result in favour of either of the sides. 
 
The second test is scheduled at Lord`s from Thursday.

The opening test between India and England ended in a dull draw after rain washed out what had promised to be a humdinger of a final day on Sunday. England captain Joe Root`s stellar century and India spearhead Jasprit Bumrah`s bowling mastery had set up an intriguing final day in the weather-bedevilled contest.

The opening test between India and England ended in a dull draw after rain washed out what had promised to be a humdinger of a final day on Sunday. England captain Joe Root`s stellar century and India spearhead Jasprit Bumrah`s bowling mastery had set up an intriguing final day in the weather-bedevilled contest. India, chasing 209 for victory, went into the final day with a slight advantage needing 157 runs with nine wickets in hand to go 1-0 up in the five-test series. With Ollie Robinson and James Anderson in great form with the ball, England also fancied their chances in the bowler-dominated contest but play was abandoned after steady rain had wiped out the first two sessions at Trent Bridge with no chances of a result in favour of either of the sides. The second test is scheduled at Lord`s from Thursday.

IND vs ENG, 1st Test: Rain plays spoilsport, Nottingham test ends in dull draw

Young India batsman KL Rahul says his unsuccessful trip to England in 2018 made him realise that holding back shots is important in tough conditions and that is helping him on the current tour.

Rahul had scored a century in a three-day warm up game before the Test series and produced a confident 84 in the first innings of the opening match, helping India take a 95-run lead.

"I used to have a lot of thoughts in my mind. I felt I could play two or three different shots for every given ball in red ball cricket, so that was something I realised, I had to learn to control," Rahul said during a media interaction after the end of third day's play on Friday.

On that 2018 England tour, Rahul could score just one century in his 10 test innings and that too when India had lost the series. His scores were a dejecting 4, 13, 8, 10, 23, 36, 19, 0 and 37 before he came up with an effort of 149.

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"Sometimes when the going gets tough or the wickets are challenging, playing against good bowlers, when the ball is swinging, you have to hold back some of the shots, so those are the things, I tried to work on, or those were the learnings from when I was failing in Test cricket," he said.

Rahul also said that sitting outside the team, he learned from the other batsmen, who were scoring runs. "I haven't got to play a lot of red ball cricket but sitting outside, watching the games and watching batsmen score runs was good enough for me. I have been playing cricket, so the mental bit, like I said, in any format is it important that shot selection is spot on. "I am happy that today I could go out there and show a lot of discipline, and get my team a good start and then put us in a good position."

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Rahul had good words to say about experienced England pace duo of James Anderson and Stuart Broad.

"It is challenging to play here. They have a world class bowling attack. Anderson and Broad, those who watch cricket, know how skillfull they are, and they have done it time and again. Almost 600 wickets each, challenging to play against them," Rahul said at the post-day press conference.

"It is fun playing in the middle. It keeps you on your toes and I quite enjoy being here. The weather is good, you don't get that tired as well, so l love playing in England," added Rahul, who shared a 97-run stand with Rohit Sharma (36) for the first wicket.

After bundling out England for a meagre 183, India rode on Rahul's classy 84 and Jadeja's 56 to post 278 and take a strong 95-run lead. England ended the third day, which was called off early due to rain at 25/0. So, what is most challenging in England and pat came the reply, ?Everything?. "It was a good wicket, I won't say it was unplayable, or anything, but having to play against the likes of Anderson, Broad in these conditions, is no batsman's dream, but I always wanted to."

According to Rahul, he is ready for any role which the team management wants him to do. "Look, if anything in the last two years I have learnt is that you need to be ready to do anything, I have been asked to do different roles, a lot of times and I quite enjoy doing it, so this was another opportunity for me to go out there and challenge myself," he said.

Young India batsman KL Rahul says his unsuccessful trip to England in 2018 made him realise that holding back shots is important in tough conditions and that is helping him on the current tour.

Young India batsman KL Rahul says his unsuccessful trip to England in 2018 made him realise that holding back shots is important in tough conditions and that is helping him on the current tour. Rahul had scored a century in a three-day warm up game before the Test series and produced a confident 84 in the first innings of the opening match, helping India take a 95-run lead. "I used to have a lot of thoughts in my mind. I felt I could play two or three different shots for every given ball in red ball cricket, so that was something I realised, I had to learn to control," Rahul said during a media interaction after the end of third day's play on Friday. On that 2018 England tour, Rahul could score just one century in his 10 test innings and that too when India had lost the series. His scores were a dejecting 4, 13, 8, 10, 23, 36, 19, 0 and 37 before he came up with an effort of 149. ALSO READ | 'Fantastic to see a fast bowler get up there': Anil Kumble on James Anderson becoming third-highest wicket-taker in Tests "Sometimes when the going gets tough or the wickets are challenging, playing against good bowlers, when the ball is swinging, you have to hold back some of the shots, so those are the things, I tried to work on, or those were the learnings from when I was failing in Test cricket," he said. Rahul also said that sitting outside the team, he learned from the other batsmen, who were scoring runs. "I haven't got to play a lot of red ball cricket but sitting outside, watching the games and watching batsmen score runs was good enough for me. I have been playing cricket, so the mental bit, like I said, in any format is it important that shot selection is spot on. "I am happy that today I could go out there and show a lot of discipline, and get my team a good start and then put us in a good position." ALSO READ | INDvsENG, 1st Test: Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj and England's James Anderson engaged in heated altercation - watch Rahul had good words to say about experienced England pace duo of James Anderson and Stuart Broad. "It is challenging to play here. They have a world class bowling attack. Anderson and Broad, those who watch cricket, know how skillfull they are, and they have done it time and again. Almost 600 wickets each, challenging to play against them," Rahul said at the post-day press conference. "It is fun playing in the middle. It keeps you on your toes and I quite enjoy being here. The weather is good, you don't get that tired as well, so l love playing in England," added Rahul, who shared a 97-run stand with Rohit Sharma (36) for the first wicket. After bundling out England for a meagre 183, India rode on Rahul's classy 84 and Jadeja's 56 to post 278 and take a strong 95-run lead. England ended the third day, which was called off early due to rain at 25/0. So, what is most challenging in England and pat came the reply, ?Everything?. "It was a good wicket, I won't say it was unplayable, or anything, but having to play against the likes of Anderson, Broad in these conditions, is no batsman's dream, but I always wanted to." According to Rahul, he is ready for any role which the team management wants him to do. "Look, if anything in the last two years I have learnt is that you need to be ready to do anything, I have been asked to do different roles, a lot of times and I quite enjoy doing it, so this was another opportunity for me to go out there and challenge myself," he said.

Cricket: Learnt from my last England tour, challenging to face James Anderson, Stuart Broad, says KL Rahul

India opener KL Rahul soldiered to an unbeaten 77 to help the tourists eclipse England`s first innings total of 183 and reach 191-5 on day three of the opening test on Friday. 
 
All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was batting on 27 having raised 46 runs with Rahul for the sixth wicket in the low-scoring contest at Trent Bridge. 
 
Once India resumed on 125-4, only 11 balls could be bowled before rain forced the players off the field. 
 
When they returned, Rishabh Pant produced an entertaining cameo before becoming Ollie Robinson`s second victim in the match. 
 
Pant first hit the pacer for a streaky boundary and followed it up with a top-edged six over fine leg before hitting the next delivery to Jonny Bairstow to depart for 25 off 20 balls. 
 
Playing his first test in nearly two years, Rahul looked assured at the other end and took three off James Anderson to put India ahead in the first match of the five-test series. 
 
Rahul, who was chosen to open the innings in the absence of injured openers Shubman Gill and Mayank Agarwal, hit 11 boundaries looking determined to capitalise on the opportunity. 
 
The match also marks the beginning of a new World Test Championship cycle.

India opener KL Rahul soldiered to an unbeaten 77 to help the tourists eclipse England`s first innings total of 183 and reach 191-5 on day three of the opening test on Friday.

India opener KL Rahul soldiered to an unbeaten 77 to help the tourists eclipse England`s first innings total of 183 and reach 191-5 on day three of the opening test on Friday. All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was batting on 27 having raised 46 runs with Rahul for the sixth wicket in the low-scoring contest at Trent Bridge. Once India resumed on 125-4, only 11 balls could be bowled before rain forced the players off the field. When they returned, Rishabh Pant produced an entertaining cameo before becoming Ollie Robinson`s second victim in the match. Pant first hit the pacer for a streaky boundary and followed it up with a top-edged six over fine leg before hitting the next delivery to Jonny Bairstow to depart for 25 off 20 balls. Playing his first test in nearly two years, Rahul looked assured at the other end and took three off James Anderson to put India ahead in the first match of the five-test series. Rahul, who was chosen to open the innings in the absence of injured openers Shubman Gill and Mayank Agarwal, hit 11 boundaries looking determined to capitalise on the opportunity. The match also marks the beginning of a new World Test Championship cycle.

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England and India will lock horns in a five-match Test series that is set to get in progress on August 4 at Trent Bridge, Nottingham. The two sides are coming into this series subsequent to baffling losses against New Zealand in a home Test series and the World Test Championship Final, individually. Both the teams will kick start the second edition of the ICC World Test Championship. The Indian cricket team, currently placed at second position in ICC Test rankings, will confront the fourth positioned England.

<h2>Here are all the details about the time, place,&nbsp;live streaming of England vs India, first Test:</h2>

<h2>When to watch&nbsp;England vs&nbsp;India, 1st&nbsp;Test?</h2>

The 1st&nbsp;Test&nbsp;between England and India will begin at 3:30&nbsp;PM IST on August 4th and the toss will take place at 3:00&nbsp;PM IST.&nbsp;

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<h2>Where to watch England vs&nbsp;India, 1st&nbsp;Test?</h2>

The&nbsp;England vs&nbsp;India, 1st&nbsp;Test match is set to take place at Trent Bridge ground in Nottingham

<h2>Where will England vs&nbsp;India, 1st&nbsp;Test&nbsp;be live-streamed?&nbsp;</h2>

The England vs&nbsp;India, 1st&nbsp;Test match will be streamed live on SonyLiv.&nbsp;

<h2>Where will&nbsp;England vs&nbsp;India, 1st&nbsp;Test&nbsp;be telecasted?</h2>

The England vs&nbsp;India, 1st&nbsp;Test match will be aired live on Sony Sports Network.

England and India will lock horns in a five-match Test series that is set to get in progress on August 4 at Trent Bridge, Nottingham. The two sides are coming into this series subsequent to baffling losses against New Zealand in a home Test series and the World Test Championship Final, individually.

England and India will lock horns in a five-match Test series that is set to get in progress on August 4 at Trent Bridge, Nottingham. The two sides are coming into this series subsequent to baffling losses against New Zealand in a home Test series and the World Test Championship Final, individually. Both the teams will kick start the second edition of the ICC World Test Championship. The Indian cricket team, currently placed at second position in ICC Test rankings, will confront the fourth positioned England. Here are all the details about the time, place, live streaming of England vs India, first Test: When to watch England vs India, 1st Test? The 1st Test between England and India will begin at 3:30 PM IST on August 4th and the toss will take place at 3:00 PM IST. ALSO READ: Cricket- 'Even 20-30 runs matter a lot': Ajinkya Rahane hopeful for contributions from tail-enders Where to watch England vs India, 1st Test? The England vs India, 1st Test match is set to take place at Trent Bridge ground in Nottingham Where will England vs India, 1st Test be live-streamed? The England vs India, 1st Test match will be streamed live on SonyLiv. Where will England vs India, 1st Test be telecasted? The England vs India, 1st Test match will be aired live on Sony Sports Network.

IND vs ENG, 1st Test, Live Streaming: When and where to watch India vs England?

Revenge will be on Joe Root's mind when he leads England in a five-test series against Virat Kohli's India beginning in Nottingham on Wednesday, kicking off a new World Test Series (WTC) cycle in the process. 
 
Both sides are smarting from the mauling they received from New Zealand in June with England losing at home and India in the WTC final in Southampton. 
 
Under Root, England have lost four of their last five tests, paying the price for sticking doggedly to a rest-and-rotation policy, which they have now decided to abandon.\

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They were beaten 3-1 in India earlier this year, and Root tasted his first home series defeat when New Zealand came calling. 
 
"We are coming into a period of time now where rest and rotation is put behind us," Root recently said. 
 
"Hopefully, if everyone is fit, we are going to have our best team available for what is to follow. That's really exciting and something I`m very much looking forward to." 
 
Their bowling would have a big void in absence of speedster Jofra Archer.

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The Barbados-born quick underwent an elbow surgery in May and has since made a low-key return for Sussex but is not yet ready for the rigour of test cricket. 
 
Root would also be disappointed that deputy Ben Stokes'&nbsp;rushed comeback, from a finger injury, did not last long. 
 
Stokes led a second-string England one-day squad to a 3-0 series sweep against Pakistan but has now taken an indefinite break from the game to prioritise his mental wellbeing. 
 
India have their own share of personnel issues as well. 
 
Opener Shubman Gill, all-rounder Washington Sundar and pace bowler Avesh Khan have returned home with injuries even before the start of the series. 
 
Opener Prithvi Shaw has been called up but Mayank Agarwal is likely to partner Rohit Sharma at the top of their batting order in Nottingham. 
 
Vice captain Ajinkya Rahane is also recovering from a hamstring injury that kept him out of the warm-up match in Durham. 
 
New Zealand exposed India's vulnerability in seam-friendly conditions in Southampton but Kohli is determined not to let James Anderson and Stuart Broad dominate. 
 
"The idea from here on will be to try to score runs and not worry about getting out in testing conditions," Kohli said of the challenge ahead. 
 
"That's the only way you can score and put the opposition under pressure, otherwise you`re just literally standing there hoping that you don't get out and eventually you will..."

Revenge will be on Joe Root's mind when he leads England in a five-test series against Virat Kohli's India beginning in Nottingham on Wednesday, kicking off a new World Test Series (WTC) cycle in the process.

Revenge will be on Joe Root's mind when he leads England in a five-test series against Virat Kohli's India beginning in Nottingham on Wednesday, kicking off a new World Test Series (WTC) cycle in the process. Both sides are smarting from the mauling they received from New Zealand in June with England losing at home and India in the WTC final in Southampton. Under Root, England have lost four of their last five tests, paying the price for sticking doggedly to a rest-and-rotation policy, which they have now decided to abandon.\ ALSO READ | Cricket: Shane Warne tests positive for COVID-19 and undergoes self-isolation They were beaten 3-1 in India earlier this year, and Root tasted his first home series defeat when New Zealand came calling. "We are coming into a period of time now where rest and rotation is put behind us," Root recently said. "Hopefully, if everyone is fit, we are going to have our best team available for what is to follow. That's really exciting and something I`m very much looking forward to." Their bowling would have a big void in absence of speedster Jofra Archer. ALSO READ | Cricket: Young India bowlers ready to take over from Bumrah and Shami, says Brett Lee The Barbados-born quick underwent an elbow surgery in May and has since made a low-key return for Sussex but is not yet ready for the rigour of test cricket. Root would also be disappointed that deputy Ben Stokes' rushed comeback, from a finger injury, did not last long. Stokes led a second-string England one-day squad to a 3-0 series sweep against Pakistan but has now taken an indefinite break from the game to prioritise his mental wellbeing. India have their own share of personnel issues as well. Opener Shubman Gill, all-rounder Washington Sundar and pace bowler Avesh Khan have returned home with injuries even before the start of the series. Opener Prithvi Shaw has been called up but Mayank Agarwal is likely to partner Rohit Sharma at the top of their batting order in Nottingham. Vice captain Ajinkya Rahane is also recovering from a hamstring injury that kept him out of the warm-up match in Durham. New Zealand exposed India's vulnerability in seam-friendly conditions in Southampton but Kohli is determined not to let James Anderson and Stuart Broad dominate. "The idea from here on will be to try to score runs and not worry about getting out in testing conditions," Kohli said of the challenge ahead. "That's the only way you can score and put the opposition under pressure, otherwise you`re just literally standing there hoping that you don't get out and eventually you will..."

Cricket: Hurting India meet England minus Ben Stokes to begin new WTC cycle

Former Australia pacer Brett Lee has praised the Indian bench strength and believes that the young bowlers are ready to take over from the likes of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami.

India and England will lock horns in a five-match Test series beginning August 4 at Trent Bridge, Nottingham. The series will mark the start of the second cycle of the World Test Championship.

"The bench strength is crucial for a team to do well and India`s performance in Australia bears testimony to that. Teams are not of just 11 players anymore. There are some 16-17 of them and it is about having others who are good enough to stand up at the world level at any given time. Also, with travelling in bubbles, there will be players who get extended rests and others who get fatigued, but that is how the times are," Lee wrote in his column for ICC.

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"A word here about the Indian bowling attack during the World Test Championship, which I feel has been fantastic. They have experienced bowlers and some good young guys coming through. They have enough pace, are excited and enthusiastic, ready to take over from the likes of Bumrah and Shami. This trend may help India do well for the next 10, 15 or even 20 years," he added.

In the first WTC cycle, New Zealand defeated India in the finals to win the Test mace. Lee believes that WTC has brought back the interest in the longest format of the game.

"It is heartening to note that lots of people have been watching Test cricket, and if at all any proof was needed for that, the broadcast figures for the final released last week are there for all to see. The World Test Championship has changed the cricket landscape, setting a new benchmark. We talk about T20 cricket and 50-over cricket and even newer versions of the game, but I believe that Test cricket continues to be in vogue," said Lee.

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Talking about India and England Test series, Lee said: "The action is back in England and I am sure Joe Root and Virat Kohli would be looking for their teams to be at their best. There will always be some series that is followed more than others. I think if a series is seen as high profile, it only helps build the excitement around the game, taking it beyond fans of just the participating countries, especially now with so much context to each match."

"As a fast bowler, it was heartening to see some good quality of fast bowling during the first edition of the championship. The final was dominated by the ball with some good bounce and carry. I hope that we continue to see more matches on pitches which are conducive for fast bowling," he added.

Former Australia pacer Brett Lee has praised the Indian bench strength and believes that the young bowlers are ready to take over from the likes of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami.

Former Australia pacer Brett Lee has praised the Indian bench strength and believes that the young bowlers are ready to take over from the likes of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami. India and England will lock horns in a five-match Test series beginning August 4 at Trent Bridge, Nottingham. The series will mark the start of the second cycle of the World Test Championship. "The bench strength is crucial for a team to do well and India`s performance in Australia bears testimony to that. Teams are not of just 11 players anymore. There are some 16-17 of them and it is about having others who are good enough to stand up at the world level at any given time. Also, with travelling in bubbles, there will be players who get extended rests and others who get fatigued, but that is how the times are," Lee wrote in his column for ICC. ALSO READ | Cricket: Rain washes out West Indies vs Pakistan third T20 match "A word here about the Indian bowling attack during the World Test Championship, which I feel has been fantastic. They have experienced bowlers and some good young guys coming through. They have enough pace, are excited and enthusiastic, ready to take over from the likes of Bumrah and Shami. This trend may help India do well for the next 10, 15 or even 20 years," he added. In the first WTC cycle, New Zealand defeated India in the finals to win the Test mace. Lee believes that WTC has brought back the interest in the longest format of the game. "It is heartening to note that lots of people have been watching Test cricket, and if at all any proof was needed for that, the broadcast figures for the final released last week are there for all to see. The World Test Championship has changed the cricket landscape, setting a new benchmark. We talk about T20 cricket and 50-over cricket and even newer versions of the game, but I believe that Test cricket continues to be in vogue," said Lee. ALSO READ | Cricket: Shane Warne tests positive for COVID-19 and undergoes self-isolation Talking about India and England Test series, Lee said: "The action is back in England and I am sure Joe Root and Virat Kohli would be looking for their teams to be at their best. There will always be some series that is followed more than others. I think if a series is seen as high profile, it only helps build the excitement around the game, taking it beyond fans of just the participating countries, especially now with so much context to each match." "As a fast bowler, it was heartening to see some good quality of fast bowling during the first edition of the championship. The final was dominated by the ball with some good bounce and carry. I hope that we continue to see more matches on pitches which are conducive for fast bowling," he added.

Cricket: Young India bowlers ready to take over from Bumrah and Shami, says Brett Lee

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.&nbsp;

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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;

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."

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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."

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'

Sports stadiums in England will return to their former glory and will hosts a crowd at full capacity for the first time since March last year after the British administration announced further relaxation of the Covid-19 norms.&nbsp;

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This means that upcoming India vs England Test series will be played in front of a full house. The five-match Test series will kick off on August 4.&nbsp;

"We'll move away from legal restrictions and allow people to make their own informed decisions about how to manage the virus," Sky Sports quoted British PM as saying.

"From step four we will remove all legal limits on the numbers meeting indoors and outdoors. We will allow all businesses to reopen, including nightclubs, we will lift the limit on named visitors to care homes and the numbers of people attending concerts, theatre, and sports events," he added.

The ease in Covid-19 norms mean the upcoming semifinal and final matches of Euro 2020 at Wembley Stadium will be played in front of the jam-packed crowd.

English pacer Stuart Broad reacted to this decision and tweeted: "Trent Bridge 1st Test Vs India".&nbsp;

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The five-match red-ball series will kick off on August 4. The last time Men in Blue played a Test series in English conditions, they suffered a 4-1 loss (in 2017).

The forthcoming five Tests against England will give Team India ostensibly the best chance to put any demons to rest in England. A determined series win would not just recuperate the wounds of the previous few years yet, in addition, clear any questions about the team's future possibilities.&nbsp;

Sports stadiums in England will return to their former glory and will hosts a crowd at full capacity for the first time since March last year after the British administration announced further relaxation of the Covid-19 norms.

Sports stadiums in England will return to their former glory and will hosts a crowd at full capacity for the first time since March last year after the British administration announced further relaxation of the Covid-19 norms. ALSO READ: IPL: 2 groups, 10 teams, 74 matches: The IPL 2022 season may see significant changes - Report This means that upcoming India vs England Test series will be played in front of a full house. The five-match Test series will kick off on August 4. "We'll move away from legal restrictions and allow people to make their own informed decisions about how to manage the virus," Sky Sports quoted British PM as saying. "From step four we will remove all legal limits on the numbers meeting indoors and outdoors. We will allow all businesses to reopen, including nightclubs, we will lift the limit on named visitors to care homes and the numbers of people attending concerts, theatre, and sports events," he added. The ease in Covid-19 norms mean the upcoming semifinal and final matches of Euro 2020 at Wembley Stadium will be played in front of the jam-packed crowd. English pacer Stuart Broad reacted to this decision and tweeted: "Trent Bridge 1st Test Vs India". Trent Bridge 1st Test Vs India 😍😍😍 https://t.co/6UzGAnPvIz — Stuart Broad (@StuartBroad8) July 5, 2021 × The five-match red-ball series will kick off on August 4. The last time Men in Blue played a Test series in English conditions, they suffered a 4-1 loss (in 2017). The forthcoming five Tests against England will give Team India ostensibly the best chance to put any demons to rest in England. A determined series win would not just recuperate the wounds of the previous few years yet, in addition, clear any questions about the team's future possibilities.

Cricket: England vs India Test series to be played in front of full-capacity crowd

India Women will kick-start their one-off Test against England Women on June 16 at Bristol with the much-awaited match in the longest format of the game coming for the Mithali Raj-led outfit after a long gap of almost seven years. <o:p></o:p>

India Women’s Test vice-captain Harmapreet Kaur on Monday addressed a range of questions ahead of the Test as she revealed that players have picked the brains of men’s Test deputy Ajinkya Rahane ahead of the game against England.<o:p></o:p>

India are also scheduled to play three ODIs and as many T20Is against England after the one-off Test. <o:p></o:p>

"I have not played much of red-ball cricket, I have played just two Tests. This time we got a chance to speak to Ajinkya Rahane, we picked his brain on how to bat in the longer format, mentally we are prepared. Even in the nets, we try to be in the right frame of mind. When you are happy, you play good cricket. We try to play to our strengths. We had an easy and friendly talk with Rahane, he is very experienced, we had a chance to talk to him and we did exactly that," said Harmanpreet during a virtual press conference on Monday.<o:p></o:p>

India head into the Test without much preparation. Having only spent some time at the nets, the team hasn’t had ideal preparations before the highly anticipated match.<o:p></o:p>

"I know we did not get much time to prepare, we did not get enough time to practice but as players, we need to adapt. Wickets here are different, today and tomorrow, we need to do the needful to prepare ourselves. Well, it is totally different scenario when you play red-ball cricket, it is important to get used to the conditions. We did not get domestic games with the red ball, but in the coming years, we will get more red-ball games," she added.

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Harmanpreet also recalled the last Test match played between India Women and England Women in 2014 wherein the former came victorious with a six-wicket win. While Harmanpreet didn’t get many runs in the match, it was Mithali Raj, Jhulan Goswami, Niranjana Nagarajan and Smriti Mandhana, who returned with valuable contributions with bat and ball. <o:p></o:p>

“We have very good memories from our previous Test in England. The last partnership between Shikha Pandey and Mithali Raj was crucial and overall it was one of the memorable experiences,” Harmanpreet said. &nbsp;<o:p></o:p>

When asked about the possible impact of Jhulan Goswami in the Test match, Harmanpreet said: "Well, Jhulan is someone who always takes the lead, she is always special for us. She will always give us breakthroughs whenever we need them. In Tests, you need breakthroughs, and you need someone who can deliver the wickets. I think she will be fantastic in this Test match as well."<o:p></o:p>

India Women will kick-start their one-off Test against England Women on June 16 at Bristol with the much-awaited match in the longest format of the game coming for the Mithali Raj-led outfit after a long gap of almost seven years.

India Women will kick-start their one-off Test against England Women on June 16 at Bristol with the much-awaited match in the longest format of the game coming for the Mithali Raj-led outfit after a long gap of almost seven years. India Women’s Test vice-captain Harmapreet Kaur on Monday addressed a range of questions ahead of the Test as she revealed that players have picked the brains of men’s Test deputy Ajinkya Rahane ahead of the game against England. India are also scheduled to play three ODIs and as many T20Is against England after the one-off Test. "I have not played much of red-ball cricket, I have played just two Tests. This time we got a chance to speak to Ajinkya Rahane, we picked his brain on how to bat in the longer format, mentally we are prepared. Even in the nets, we try to be in the right frame of mind. When you are happy, you play good cricket. We try to play to our strengths. We had an easy and friendly talk with Rahane, he is very experienced, we had a chance to talk to him and we did exactly that," said Harmanpreet during a virtual press conference on Monday. India head into the Test without much preparation. Having only spent some time at the nets, the team hasn’t had ideal preparations before the highly anticipated match. "I know we did not get much time to prepare, we did not get enough time to practice but as players, we need to adapt. Wickets here are different, today and tomorrow, we need to do the needful to prepare ourselves. Well, it is totally different scenario when you play red-ball cricket, it is important to get used to the conditions. We did not get domestic games with the red ball, but in the coming years, we will get more red-ball games," she added. ALSO READ: Cricket: ICC World Test Championship Final - Details of WTC prize money announced Harmanpreet also recalled the last Test match played between India Women and England Women in 2014 wherein the former came victorious with a six-wicket win. While Harmanpreet didn’t get many runs in the match, it was Mithali Raj, Jhulan Goswami, Niranjana Nagarajan and Smriti Mandhana, who returned with valuable contributions with bat and ball. “We have very good memories from our previous Test in England. The last partnership between Shikha Pandey and Mithali Raj was crucial and overall it was one of the memorable experiences,” Harmanpreet said. When asked about the possible impact of Jhulan Goswami in the Test match, Harmanpreet said: "Well, Jhulan is someone who always takes the lead, she is always special for us. She will always give us breakthroughs whenever we need them. In Tests, you need breakthroughs, and you need someone who can deliver the wickets. I think she will be fantastic in this Test match as well."

Players picked Ajinkya Rahane's brain about batting in Test cricket: Harmanpreet Kaur ahead of England match

Indian opener Shubman Gill has shared some stories about his on-field visits with accomplices Rohit Sharma and Mayank Agarwal.&nbsp;

Shubman Gill reviewed how both senior openers gave him the advantage from not taking&nbsp;the strike on the first ball&nbsp;during his debut Test series against Australia.&nbsp;

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He likewise recalled his bungle in the second Test against England, where he, when all is said and done, requested the strike and got out for a three-ball duck. Shubman Gill said he actually doesn't have a clarification for why he did it yet stated that he wouldn't rehash a similar mix-up at any point in the near future.&nbsp;

In a conversation with The Grade Cricketer, Shubman Gill said: "Never! I remember in my debut innings that Mayank was kind enough to say 'Okay, I know you are under pressure so I will take the strike' and he took the strike in both innings. And then in the next match, I was supposed to take the strike but Mayank didn't play, Rohit bhai played."

"Rohit himself said: 'I know you are a youngster, so I will take the strike.' From there on, he took the strike every game until that match against England. I don't know why I told him that I will take the strike and obviously, that didn't work for me, I got out on the 3rd or 4th ball on a duck. But yes, that won't happen again anytime soon."

When asked how well before the game he and Rohit Sharma would choose who takes the strike, Shubman Gill timidly answered that it could happen whenever, even minutes before a game.&nbsp;

"Honestly, it can happen anytime. Like once, I remember we were almost in the middle, we were tapping our bats and I asked Rohit 'Can you please take the strike?'. Because Mitchell Starc was going on his run-up and I was trying to search the non-striker's end,"

Shubman Gill additionally scored a 135-ball 85 in an intra-squad match as of late, hence solidifying his place considerably further for the World Test Championship that will commence on 18th June.

Indian opener Shubman Gill has shared some stories about his on-field visits with accomplices Rohit Sharma and Mayank Agarwal. Shubman Gill reviewed how both senior openers gave him the advantage from not taking the strike on the first ball during his debut Test series against Australia.

Indian opener Shubman Gill has shared some stories about his on-field visits with accomplices Rohit Sharma and Mayank Agarwal. Shubman Gill reviewed how both senior openers gave him the advantage from not taking the strike on the first ball during his debut Test series against Australia. ALSO READ: Cricket: Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan suspended for three matches over umpire outburst He likewise recalled his bungle in the second Test against England, where he, when all is said and done, requested the strike and got out for a three-ball duck. Shubman Gill said he actually doesn't have a clarification for why he did it yet stated that he wouldn't rehash a similar mix-up at any point in the near future. In a conversation with The Grade Cricketer, Shubman Gill said: "Never! I remember in my debut innings that Mayank was kind enough to say 'Okay, I know you are under pressure so I will take the strike' and he took the strike in both innings. And then in the next match, I was supposed to take the strike but Mayank didn't play, Rohit bhai played." "Rohit himself said: 'I know you are a youngster, so I will take the strike.' From there on, he took the strike every game until that match against England. I don't know why I told him that I will take the strike and obviously, that didn't work for me, I got out on the 3rd or 4th ball on a duck. But yes, that won't happen again anytime soon." When asked how well before the game he and Rohit Sharma would choose who takes the strike, Shubman Gill timidly answered that it could happen whenever, even minutes before a game. "Honestly, it can happen anytime. Like once, I remember we were almost in the middle, we were tapping our bats and I asked Rohit 'Can you please take the strike?'. Because Mitchell Starc was going on his run-up and I was trying to search the non-striker's end," Shubman Gill additionally scored a 135-ball 85 in an intra-squad match as of late, hence solidifying his place considerably further for the World Test Championship that will commence on 18th June.

Cricket: Shubman Gill shares stories about his on-field visits with Rohit Sharma and Mayank Agarwal

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There have been many debates around Ajinkya Rahane and what he brings to the Indian Test team. Rahane led India to a historic series win against Australia and even played a couple of crucial knocks in the series. However, many have questioned his long-term place in the playing XI. <o:p></o:p>

Opining on the matter, former India chief selector, MSK Prasad has backed the veteran while saying he has always stepped up when players like Virat Kohli and others have failed as the former India chief selector explained Rahane’s importance in the team. <o:p></o:p>

"I think he is too good a player to start with. Of course, he has gone through lots of ups and downs (of late) but whenever the team has been in trouble, he rises to the occasion. He has that potential. The graph is a little up and down but I don’t foresee any drastic decision being taken by team management. He will come back strongly. He is a wonderful team-man and everybody likes him a lot. Whenever Virat hasn’t played a big innings, this man has stepped up. We must not forget how he delivered as a captain and a player in Australia when many seniors were absent," Prasad told cricket.com.

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"He is a proven player and his overseas record is far superior to many of the Indian players and maybe at home he has struggled a bit. We should not be putting unnecessary pressure on him," Prasad added.<o:p></o:p>

Prasad added that players like Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara are “true soldiers” of the team. <o:p></o:p>

"Again, we should not be putting unnecessary pressure on him. Someone like Rahane or Cheteshwar Pujara because they are true soldiers who have served Indian cricket wonderfully well for several years in the longer format. We should in fact back them.<o:p></o:p>

"Such talents should never be sidelined as they are proven match-winners and complete players. Rahane is like a suicidal troop. He can go anywhere to bat for the team," he signed off.<o:p></o:p>

Rahane will be seen in the World Test Championship final against New Zealand, followed by the five-Test series against England as India gear up for a vital couple of months ahead.<o:p></o:p>

There have been many debates around Ajinkya Rahane and what he brings to the Indian Test team. Rahane led India to a historic series win against Australia and even played a couple of crucial knocks in the series.

There have been many debates around Ajinkya Rahane and what he brings to the Indian Test team. Rahane led India to a historic series win against Australia and even played a couple of crucial knocks in the series. However, many have questioned his long-term place in the playing XI. Opining on the matter, former India chief selector, MSK Prasad has backed the veteran while saying he has always stepped up when players like Virat Kohli and others have failed as the former India chief selector explained Rahane’s importance in the team. "I think he is too good a player to start with. Of course, he has gone through lots of ups and downs (of late) but whenever the team has been in trouble, he rises to the occasion. He has that potential. The graph is a little up and down but I don’t foresee any drastic decision being taken by team management. He will come back strongly. He is a wonderful team-man and everybody likes him a lot. Whenever Virat hasn’t played a big innings, this man has stepped up. We must not forget how he delivered as a captain and a player in Australia when many seniors were absent," Prasad told cricket.com. ALSO READ: Cricket: England team fined 40 per cent match fee for slow over-rate in 1st Test vs New Zealand "He is a proven player and his overseas record is far superior to many of the Indian players and maybe at home he has struggled a bit. We should not be putting unnecessary pressure on him," Prasad added. Prasad added that players like Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara are “true soldiers” of the team. "Again, we should not be putting unnecessary pressure on him. Someone like Rahane or Cheteshwar Pujara because they are true soldiers who have served Indian cricket wonderfully well for several years in the longer format. We should in fact back them. "Such talents should never be sidelined as they are proven match-winners and complete players. Rahane is like a suicidal troop. He can go anywhere to bat for the team," he signed off. Rahane will be seen in the World Test Championship final against New Zealand, followed by the five-Test series against England as India gear up for a vital couple of months ahead.

Cricket: 'Whenever Virat Kohli hasn’t played big knock, he has stepped up': MSK Prasad backs Ajinkya Rahane in India XI

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has said that it won’t be surprising if England prepare green tracks for India in the upcoming five-Test series against India, scheduled to commence from August 4, after the conclusion of the ICC World Test Championship final. <o:p></o:p>

Gavaskar, while recalling the criticism of Indian pitches when England visited India earlier in the year, said there was a lot of “moaning” about the tracks during the four-Test series, played in Chennai and Ahmedabad. <o:p></o:p>

"Having moaned about the pitches in India earlier this year, it won't be a surprise if the groundsman in England leaves a little grass on the surface,” Gavaskar wrote in his column for The Telegraph.<o:p></o:p>

However, the legendary Indian cricketer added that grassy pitches will no longer bother Virat Kohli and Co due to the quality of pace bowlers in the set-up while further saying that India have the bowling attack to give “problems” to the hosts. <o:p></o:p>

“That is no longer a worry as India have an attack that will also thrive on it and cause problems for the England batsmen too," Gavaskar added.

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Gavaskar further opined that the gap of 40 days between the WTC final and England Test series will allow India to prepare enough for the five-match rubber by playing some practice matches. <o:p></o:p>

"The summer in England promises to be the golden summer of Indian cricket. After the WTC finals, there is a gap of about six weeks before the Test series starts against England and that should be enough for the team to play some practice games and tune-up for what England can hurl at them,” he wrote.

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The iconic former Indian opener went on to say that the chances are high that it will be an “Indian summer” hinting that the visitors can pull off a series win on English conditions.<o:p></o:p>

“It is foolish to try and predict the score but it looks like it will be an Indian summer in England," he added.<o:p></o:p>

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has said that it won’t be surprising if England prepare green tracks for India in the upcoming five-Test series against India, scheduled to commence from August 4, after the conclusion of the ICC World Test Championship final.

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has said that it won’t be surprising if England prepare green tracks for India in the upcoming five-Test series against India, scheduled to commence from August 4, after the conclusion of the ICC World Test Championship final. Gavaskar, while recalling the criticism of Indian pitches when England visited India earlier in the year, said there was a lot of “moaning” about the tracks during the four-Test series, played in Chennai and Ahmedabad. "Having moaned about the pitches in India earlier this year, it won't be a surprise if the groundsman in England leaves a little grass on the surface,” Gavaskar wrote in his column for The Telegraph. However, the legendary Indian cricketer added that grassy pitches will no longer bother Virat Kohli and Co due to the quality of pace bowlers in the set-up while further saying that India have the bowling attack to give “problems” to the hosts. “That is no longer a worry as India have an attack that will also thrive on it and cause problems for the England batsmen too," Gavaskar added. ALSO READ: Cricket: Bubble life 'taken a toll on me mentally' - Andre Russell Gavaskar further opined that the gap of 40 days between the WTC final and England Test series will allow India to prepare enough for the five-match rubber by playing some practice matches. "The summer in England promises to be the golden summer of Indian cricket. After the WTC finals, there is a gap of about six weeks before the Test series starts against England and that should be enough for the team to play some practice games and tune-up for what England can hurl at them,” he wrote. ALSO READ: Cricket: World Test Championship Final will be challenging but it's time to enjoy - Virat Kohli The iconic former Indian opener went on to say that the chances are high that it will be an “Indian summer” hinting that the visitors can pull off a series win on English conditions. “It is foolish to try and predict the score but it looks like it will be an Indian summer in England," he added.

Cricket: 'Won't be surprising if England prepare grassy pitches but expect 'Indian summer' - Sunil Gavaskar on India's tour of England

The families of players and support staff of Indian men’s and women’s cricket teams have been allowed to accompany them during their gruelling tour of England. <o:p></o:p>

According to PTI, the BCCI had requested to allow the families of players and staff given that the team will be spending a long time inside the bio-secure bubble during their tour to the UK.<o:p></o:p>

However, none of the BCCI office-bearers, including board president Sourav Ganguly and secretary Jay Shah will be present for the ICC World Test Championship final against New Zealand in Southampton from June 18-22 due to strict quarantine rules in the country. <o:p></o:p>

"Yes, it's good news that players will have their families during the tour of the UK. Ditto for the women's team who can also have their families around. These are times when the mental well-being of players is paramount.<o:p></o:p>

"The BCCI understands that we need our players and support staff to be in a good headspace," a source told PTI.

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Ganguly and Shah weren’t granted exemption from the strict quarantine rules in the UK and they would have to undergo isolation of 10 days. Hence, they will be absent from the ICC WTC final. <o:p></o:p>

"As far as I know, the ECB didn't grant permission to them (Ganguly and Shah). Normally, administrators go before the Test match but as per quarantine rules, since they are not playing members, they would have had to undergo hard quarantine of 10 days.<o:p></o:p>

"The team rules wouldn't have been applicable as far as president and secretary is concerned," the official further added.<o:p></o:p>

The Indian men’s and women’s teams will depart for Southampton after touching down in London.

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According to PTI, India women will commence their one-off Test against England in Bristol from June 16 and will have to undergo hard quarantine in Southampton with the men’s team at Hotel Hilton. They will travel to Bristol on completion of their hard quarantine in Southampton.<o:p></o:p>

Indian teams will have to serve three days of hard quarantine and after that they can use the gym and start working on their skills. They have been serving a 14-day quarantine period in India and undergone six RT-PCR tests.<o:p></o:p>

The families of players and support staff of Indian men’s and women’s cricket teams have been allowed to accompany them during their gruelling tour of England. According to PTI, the BCCI had requested to allow the families of players and staff given that the team will be spending a long time inside the bio-secure bubble during their tour to the UK.

The families of players and support staff of Indian men’s and women’s cricket teams have been allowed to accompany them during their gruelling tour of England. According to PTI, the BCCI had requested to allow the families of players and staff given that the team will be spending a long time inside the bio-secure bubble during their tour to the UK. However, none of the BCCI office-bearers, including board president Sourav Ganguly and secretary Jay Shah will be present for the ICC World Test Championship final against New Zealand in Southampton from June 18-22 due to strict quarantine rules in the country. "Yes, it's good news that players will have their families during the tour of the UK. Ditto for the women's team who can also have their families around. These are times when the mental well-being of players is paramount. "The BCCI understands that we need our players and support staff to be in a good headspace," a source told PTI. ALSO READ: Cricket: Mumbai Indian's Trent Boult 'looking forward' to participate in IPL 2021 in UAE Ganguly and Shah weren’t granted exemption from the strict quarantine rules in the UK and they would have to undergo isolation of 10 days. Hence, they will be absent from the ICC WTC final. "As far as I know, the ECB didn't grant permission to them (Ganguly and Shah). Normally, administrators go before the Test match but as per quarantine rules, since they are not playing members, they would have had to undergo hard quarantine of 10 days. "The team rules wouldn't have been applicable as far as president and secretary is concerned," the official further added. The Indian men’s and women’s teams will depart for Southampton after touching down in London. ALSO READ: Virat Kohli isn't the highest-paid captain in international cricket! - Check full list of skippers and salaries in 2021 According to PTI, India women will commence their one-off Test against England in Bristol from June 16 and will have to undergo hard quarantine in Southampton with the men’s team at Hotel Hilton. They will travel to Bristol on completion of their hard quarantine in Southampton. Indian teams will have to serve three days of hard quarantine and after that they can use the gym and start working on their skills. They have been serving a 14-day quarantine period in India and undergone six RT-PCR tests.

Cricket: Players' families allowed for UK tour, BCCI office-bearers to skip WTC final due to quarantine rules

Former Indian opener Aakash Chopra has named his X-factor for Team India in the impending tour of the UK, where the Virat Kohli-led outfit will play the World Test Championship final versus New Zealand and five Tests against England. Chopra further agreed with Rahul Dravid’s assessment that India are well capable of defeating the Joe Root-led outfit on their home soil.<o:p></o:p>

Former Indian skipper, Dravid had earlier predicted a 3-2 scoreline in favour of the visitors, and Chopra while weighing his opinion echoed the same sentiments as he said that this is a great opportunity for the Indian team to get a much-awaited Test series win on English soil.<o:p></o:p>

“I definitely agree, who will not agree with Rahul bhai. There is weight in what he has said, whenever India goes out these days, it is their best chance. To be fair, the chances had become less in Australia because of so many injuries but we won there as well. If you can win there with half a team, hardly eleven players who could be fielded, then to defeat England in England, I think this is a great opportunity,” said Chopra on his YouTube channel.

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Chopra added that India’s batting line-up may be the difference between the two sides and all eyes will be on the four pillars of the Indian batting unit-&nbsp; Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara. Before concluding, the former Indian batsman named Rishabh Pant as the X-factor for Team India for the five-Test series against England.<o:p></o:p>

“There is strength in the batting, the fast bowling is good and the spinners are doing well. I think if we can bat well, we will be fine. Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Cheteshwar Pujara - the Indian batting will be dependent on these four pillars,” said Chopra.

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“Rishabh Pant could be the X-factor. You can play with five bowlers by including Jadeja, so I do agree that this is perhaps the best opportunity for India to win in England,” he signed off.<o:p></o:p>

Former Indian opener Aakash Chopra has named his X-factor for Team India in the impending tour of the UK, where the Virat Kohli-led outfit will play the World Test Championship final versus New Zealand and five Tests against England.

Former Indian opener Aakash Chopra has named his X-factor for Team India in the impending tour of the UK, where the Virat Kohli-led outfit will play the World Test Championship final versus New Zealand and five Tests against England. Chopra further agreed with Rahul Dravid’s assessment that India are well capable of defeating the Joe Root-led outfit on their home soil. Former Indian skipper, Dravid had earlier predicted a 3-2 scoreline in favour of the visitors, and Chopra while weighing his opinion echoed the same sentiments as he said that this is a great opportunity for the Indian team to get a much-awaited Test series win on English soil. “I definitely agree, who will not agree with Rahul bhai. There is weight in what he has said, whenever India goes out these days, it is their best chance. To be fair, the chances had become less in Australia because of so many injuries but we won there as well. If you can win there with half a team, hardly eleven players who could be fielded, then to defeat England in England, I think this is a great opportunity,” said Chopra on his YouTube channel. ALSO READ: Cricket: India's pacers force opponents to think what wickets they want to offer, says Mohammed Shami ahead of England tour Chopra added that India’s batting line-up may be the difference between the two sides and all eyes will be on the four pillars of the Indian batting unit- Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara. Before concluding, the former Indian batsman named Rishabh Pant as the X-factor for Team India for the five-Test series against England. “There is strength in the batting, the fast bowling is good and the spinners are doing well. I think if we can bat well, we will be fine. Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Cheteshwar Pujara - the Indian batting will be dependent on these four pillars,” said Chopra. ALSO READ: Cricket: Jasprit Bumrah vs Trent Boult - Michael Vaughan picks the better pacer ahead of WTC final “Rishabh Pant could be the X-factor. You can play with five bowlers by including Jadeja, so I do agree that this is perhaps the best opportunity for India to win in England,” he signed off.

Cricket: Aakash Chopra names 'X-factor' for Team India in the tour of England

Indian pacer Mohammed Shami has said that the current crop of fast bowlers of the country has not only forced teams to take notice but also pushed them to twice before preparing green tracks to host the Indian cricket team. Shami, who is one of the senior members of India’s bowling department, is gearing up for a gruelling tour of the UK where India will play the final of ICC World Test Championship and five Test matches against England.<o:p></o:p>

India’s fast bowling contingent includes the likes of Jasprit Bumrah, Shami, Ishant Sharma, Umesh Yadav, Mohammed Siraj along with Shardul Thakur. <o:p></o:p>

"The best thing about our bowling unit is that we have 4-5 pacers who can constantly bowl at over 140-145 clicks. You can find 1-2, but to find 4-5 is tough, and we have that. We force the opposition to think what wickets they want to offer us. I don't think we've had bowlers who could bowl at this pace earlier, we never had 4-5 of them coming in units. Earlier, teams used to plan easily against us but today they are forced to think otherwise," Shami told India News.

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Shami opined that the seniors have taken up the duty to guide the youngsters as they want the next-gen bowlers to be up at the very best level. <o:p></o:p>

Young pacers like Prasidh Krishna and Arzan Nagwasawalla, who are in the Indian contingent for the UK tour, would want to pick the brains of the senior pacers such as Bumrah, Shami and Ishant. <o:p></o:p>

"As seniors, our duty is to tell the youngsters to ask us things freely. Overall, the atmosphere and camaraderie between the juniors and seniors is amazing. The thing is, all of us will have to leave the game someday but it is important to think about what we are leaving behind, for the team and the youngsters. It's important to make your country, captain and the board proud," Shami added.

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India depart for their tour to the UK on June 2 after completing their quarantine period in India. <o:p></o:p>

Indian pacer Mohammed Shami has said that the current crop of fast bowlers of the country has not only forced teams to take notice but also pushed them to twice before preparing green tracks to host the Indian cricket team.

Indian pacer Mohammed Shami has said that the current crop of fast bowlers of the country has not only forced teams to take notice but also pushed them to twice before preparing green tracks to host the Indian cricket team. Shami, who is one of the senior members of India’s bowling department, is gearing up for a gruelling tour of the UK where India will play the final of ICC World Test Championship and five Test matches against England. India’s fast bowling contingent includes the likes of Jasprit Bumrah, Shami, Ishant Sharma, Umesh Yadav, Mohammed Siraj along with Shardul Thakur. "The best thing about our bowling unit is that we have 4-5 pacers who can constantly bowl at over 140-145 clicks. You can find 1-2, but to find 4-5 is tough, and we have that. We force the opposition to think what wickets they want to offer us. I don't think we've had bowlers who could bowl at this pace earlier, we never had 4-5 of them coming in units. Earlier, teams used to plan easily against us but today they are forced to think otherwise," Shami told India News. ALSO READ: Cricket: Jasprit Bumrah vs Trent Boult - Michael Vaughan picks the better pacer ahead of WTC final Shami opined that the seniors have taken up the duty to guide the youngsters as they want the next-gen bowlers to be up at the very best level. Young pacers like Prasidh Krishna and Arzan Nagwasawalla, who are in the Indian contingent for the UK tour, would want to pick the brains of the senior pacers such as Bumrah, Shami and Ishant. "As seniors, our duty is to tell the youngsters to ask us things freely. Overall, the atmosphere and camaraderie between the juniors and seniors is amazing. The thing is, all of us will have to leave the game someday but it is important to think about what we are leaving behind, for the team and the youngsters. It's important to make your country, captain and the board proud," Shami added. ALSO READ: Cricket: KKR's Pat Cummins to miss remainder of IPL 2021 in UAE - Report India depart for their tour to the UK on June 2 after completing their quarantine period in India.

Cricket: India's pacers force opponents to think what wickets they want to offer, says Mohammed Shami ahead of England tour

Former World Cup-winning skipper Kapil Dev has weighed his opinion on swashbuckling wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant, who has been hailed as one of the most talented batters in today’s cricket. <o:p></o:p>

While Pant took the world by storm as he roared back to form in the Test series against Australia and England, Kapil Dev reckons that the southpaw needs to slow down a bit and find a perfect blend of caution and aggression as India gear up to take on New Zealand in the World Test Championship final before locking horns with England in a five-Test series. <o:p></o:p>

“He looks a very mature cricketer now from the time he came into the side. He seems to have far more time to play his shots and obviously his range of strokes is awesome. But England will be challenging. He must spend more time in the middle and not just look to hit every ball. We used to say the same about Rohit Sharma, who had so many shots, but would step out and get out so many times,” Kapil Dev was quoted as saying by Mid Day.

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As Kapil compared Pant to Rohit Sharma, he suggested the youngster to take some time to settle in before launching his array of strokes. <o:p></o:p>

“Same is with Rishabh now. He is an exciting player and very valuable too. All I would tell him is to take time before unfolding his range of shots. England is different.”<o:p></o:p>

The former Indian skipper further added that he loves Test cricket the most and always looks forward to watching full day’s play.

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“Of course. I am a big fan of Test cricket. I love watching the full day’s play. If work keeps me away from the TV, I catch up with the highlights. I always watch as much as I can. There is nothing like Test cricket.”<o:p></o:p>

India will take on New Zealand in the final of ICC World Test Championship – starting June 18 in Southampton.<o:p></o:p>

Former World Cup-winning skipper Kapil Dev has weighed his opinion on swashbuckling wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant, who has been hailed as one of the most talented batters in today’s cricket.

Former World Cup-winning skipper Kapil Dev has weighed his opinion on swashbuckling wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant, who has been hailed as one of the most talented batters in today’s cricket. While Pant took the world by storm as he roared back to form in the Test series against Australia and England, Kapil Dev reckons that the southpaw needs to slow down a bit and find a perfect blend of caution and aggression as India gear up to take on New Zealand in the World Test Championship final before locking horns with England in a five-Test series. “He looks a very mature cricketer now from the time he came into the side. He seems to have far more time to play his shots and obviously his range of strokes is awesome. But England will be challenging. He must spend more time in the middle and not just look to hit every ball. We used to say the same about Rohit Sharma, who had so many shots, but would step out and get out so many times,” Kapil Dev was quoted as saying by Mid Day. ALSO READ: Cricket: 'Expecting it to be tough' - Henry Nicholls warns New Zealand ahead of WTC final vs India As Kapil compared Pant to Rohit Sharma, he suggested the youngster to take some time to settle in before launching his array of strokes. “Same is with Rishabh now. He is an exciting player and very valuable too. All I would tell him is to take time before unfolding his range of shots. England is different.” The former Indian skipper further added that he loves Test cricket the most and always looks forward to watching full day’s play. ALSO READ: Cricket: England's Ben Foakes ruled out of New Zealand Tests; Sam Billings, Haseeb Hameed called up “Of course. I am a big fan of Test cricket. I love watching the full day’s play. If work keeps me away from the TV, I catch up with the highlights. I always watch as much as I can. There is nothing like Test cricket.” India will take on New Zealand in the final of ICC World Test Championship – starting June 18 in Southampton.

Cricket: Kapil Dev comes up with valuable advise for Rishabh Pant ahead of England tour

Express England speedster Jofra Archer has commenced a period of “intensive rehabilitation” after undergoing elbow surgery. However, Archer will not get to know about a potential comeback date for at least a month.<o:p></o:p>

The England pacer has been in pain in his right elbow for around 18 months and finally went under the knife at the end of last week. He had broken down during his First-Class return for Sussex.<o:p></o:p>

Following an intense period of recovery, overseen by England, Archer’s condition will be reviewed towards the end of June. He has already been ruled out of the Test series against New Zealand and is certain to miss the white-ball series against Sri Lanka and Pakistan.<o:p></o:p>

England would hope to have him fir for the five-Test series against India but the T20 World Cup in October remains a priority.

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A statement from the ECB read: “England and Sussex seam bowler Jofra Archer had surgery to address his long-standing elbow issues on Friday.<o:p></o:p>

“Archer will now commence an intensive rehabilitation period working with the ECB and Sussex medical teams. His progress will be reviewed by his consultant in approximately four weeks’ time at which point further guidance will be provided as to when he can return to bowling. A further update will be given at the time.”

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In Archer’s absence, England will look to Mark Wood, Chris Woakes, Ollie Robinson, Craig Overton, Olly Stone while the duo of James Anderson and Stuart Broad spearhead the devastating pace-attack in the longest format of the game. <o:p></o:p>

England will eye a comeback against India after suffering a series defeat in their away series earlier in the year.<o:p></o:p>

Express England speedster Jofra Archer has commenced a period of “intensive rehabilitation” after undergoing elbow surgery. However, Archer will not get to know about a potential comeback date for at least a month.

Express England speedster Jofra Archer has commenced a period of “intensive rehabilitation” after undergoing elbow surgery. However, Archer will not get to know about a potential comeback date for at least a month. The England pacer has been in pain in his right elbow for around 18 months and finally went under the knife at the end of last week. He had broken down during his First-Class return for Sussex. Following an intense period of recovery, overseen by England, Archer’s condition will be reviewed towards the end of June. He has already been ruled out of the Test series against New Zealand and is certain to miss the white-ball series against Sri Lanka and Pakistan. England would hope to have him fir for the five-Test series against India but the T20 World Cup in October remains a priority. ALSO READ: Cricket: Mehidy Hasan rises to number 2 in ICC Men’s ODI Player Rankings A statement from the ECB read: “England and Sussex seam bowler Jofra Archer had surgery to address his long-standing elbow issues on Friday. “Archer will now commence an intensive rehabilitation period working with the ECB and Sussex medical teams. His progress will be reviewed by his consultant in approximately four weeks’ time at which point further guidance will be provided as to when he can return to bowling. A further update will be given at the time.” ALSO READ: Indian all-rounder Riyan Parag reveals diet routine before professional cricket matches In Archer’s absence, England will look to Mark Wood, Chris Woakes, Ollie Robinson, Craig Overton, Olly Stone while the duo of James Anderson and Stuart Broad spearhead the devastating pace-attack in the longest format of the game. England will eye a comeback against India after suffering a series defeat in their away series earlier in the year.

Cricket: England pacer Jofra Archer commences 'intensive rehabilitation' after elbow surgery

Suryakumar Yadav has revealed that he was so eager to take strike for the first time in international cricket that he ran in to bat.&nbsp;

Suryakumar Yadav made his India debut in the second T20I against England in Ahmedabad in March this year. However, he didn't get the opportunity to bat in his debut. He was dropped for the following match, before being reviewed for the fourth T20I. Sent in to bat at No.3 as England chose to take the field first the 30-year-old hit an appealing 57 from 31 balls.&nbsp;

Suryakumar Yadav spoke about his first experience of batting in International cricket on Mumbai Indians Instagram handle:

''When I padded up and came to the dug-out, I was nervous, and it should be that way if you don't get nervous, how would you perform''.

''When I was going inside, everything started running in my mind, what I have done when I bat at three. I got my answer when I said to myself 'don't do anything different, do the same thing – be yourself, that's it. I have reached this point by doing the same things"&nbsp;- he said.&nbsp;

“If you must have seen, I was very excited at that time. Obviously, I wasn’t happy because Rohit Sharma had just got out. But when it was going in, I was so excited, I ran in to bat. I had waited for a long time for this opportunity. Sitting in the dressing room, I had thoughts like - when will the match start? When will my turn come to bat? When I wore my pads and came out to sit in the dugout, I was a little nervous. It is important to be nervous. If you are not nervous, how will you go in and perform?” - he added.

Suryakumar Yadav added that at the hour of taking the strike, he adviced himself to adhere to the regular game that has brought him achievement, and not have a go at anything unique.&nbsp;

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Suryakumar Yadav hit six fours and three sixes in his thump prior to being gotten by David Malan off a breadth shot under questionable circumstances. Replays were uncertain with regards to whether the fielder had taken the catch neatly and accordingly the soft signal of 'out' remained.

In a fantasy start, Suryakumar Yadav hit the first ball he faced in international cricket for a six, with Jofra Archer being the bowler. The batsman clarified that it was no accident as he had examined Jofra Archer's bowling pattern in the Indian Premier League.&nbsp;

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"People often ask me about that first-ball six off Jofra Archer. It was important to stay calm and I knew what he had been doing in the IPL. How he comes hard at the batters and what kind of deliveries he bowls to a new batsman at the crease. Back of the mind, I knew he would bowl that short ball delivery. Thankfully, he did. I don’t know what would have happened had he bowled a different ball. But it all worked out well in the end and I am happy” - he added.&nbsp;

Suryakumar Yadav was announced as the Man of the Match for his thump as India crushed England by eight runs. He scored 32 runs off 17 balls in the following T20I as the hosts secured the five-match series by a 3-2 edge. 
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Suryakumar Yadav has revealed that he was so eager to take strike for the first time in international cricket that he ran in to bat. Suryakumar Yadav made his India debut in the second T20I against England in Ahmedabad in March this year.

Suryakumar Yadav has revealed that he was so eager to take strike for the first time in international cricket that he ran in to bat. Suryakumar Yadav made his India debut in the second T20I against England in Ahmedabad in March this year. However, he didn't get the opportunity to bat in his debut. He was dropped for the following match, before being reviewed for the fourth T20I. Sent in to bat at No.3 as England chose to take the field first the 30-year-old hit an appealing 57 from 31 balls. Suryakumar Yadav spoke about his first experience of batting in International cricket on Mumbai Indians Instagram handle: ''When I padded up and came to the dug-out, I was nervous, and it should be that way if you don't get nervous, how would you perform''. ''When I was going inside, everything started running in my mind, what I have done when I bat at three. I got my answer when I said to myself 'don't do anything different, do the same thing – be yourself, that's it. I have reached this point by doing the same things" - he said. “If you must have seen, I was very excited at that time. Obviously, I wasn’t happy because Rohit Sharma had just got out. But when it was going in, I was so excited, I ran in to bat. I had waited for a long time for this opportunity. Sitting in the dressing room, I had thoughts like - when will the match start? When will my turn come to bat? When I wore my pads and came out to sit in the dugout, I was a little nervous. It is important to be nervous. If you are not nervous, how will you go in and perform?” - he added. Suryakumar Yadav added that at the hour of taking the strike, he adviced himself to adhere to the regular game that has brought him achievement, and not have a go at anything unique. ALSO READ: Cricket: Team India undergoing quarantine in two groups ahead of England tour Suryakumar Yadav hit six fours and three sixes in his thump prior to being gotten by David Malan off a breadth shot under questionable circumstances. Replays were uncertain with regards to whether the fielder had taken the catch neatly and accordingly the soft signal of 'out' remained. In a fantasy start, Suryakumar Yadav hit the first ball he faced in international cricket for a six, with Jofra Archer being the bowler. The batsman clarified that it was no accident as he had examined Jofra Archer's bowling pattern in the Indian Premier League. ALSO READ: Cricket: 'Jasprit Bumrah a delight to watch but prone to career threatening injuries' - Richard Hadlee "People often ask me about that first-ball six off Jofra Archer. It was important to stay calm and I knew what he had been doing in the IPL. How he comes hard at the batters and what kind of deliveries he bowls to a new batsman at the crease. Back of the mind, I knew he would bowl that short ball delivery. Thankfully, he did. I don’t know what would have happened had he bowled a different ball. But it all worked out well in the end and I am happy” - he added. Suryakumar Yadav was announced as the Man of the Match for his thump as India crushed England by eight runs. He scored 32 runs off 17 balls in the following T20I as the hosts secured the five-match series by a 3-2 edge.

Cricket: 'Be yourself': Advice Suryakumar Yadav gave himself ahead of international debut

The Indian men’s cricket team is gearing up for the long tour of the UK, where the Virat Kohli-led side will not only play the ICC World Test Championship final but also a five-match Test series against England. However, the BCCI is in talks with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) in a bid to tweak the much-awaited Test series and find a window for the postponed Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. <o:p></o:p>

IPL 2021 had to be postponed indefinitely after 29 matches as multiple COVID-19 cases emerged within the players and staff in the bio-secure bubble. With a packed international cricket calendar, the BCCI is still seeking a window for the remainder of IPL 2021. <o:p></o: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.

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“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.<o:p></o: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.

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The five-Test series between India and England is slated to start on August 4 in Nottingham with the final match to be held in Manchester from September 10. With the T20 World Cup starting in mid-October, the BCCI is looking for a window before the showpiece tournament with as many as 31 matches still remaining to be played in the postponed IPL 2021. <o:p></o:p>

With County clubs ready to host IPL 2021 matches, BCCI is looking at England as a possible venue for the T20 tournament.<o:p></o:p>

The Indian men’s cricket team is gearing up for the long tour of the UK, where the Virat Kohli-led side will not only play the ICC World Test Championship final but also a five-match Test series against England.

The Indian men’s cricket team is gearing up for the long tour of the UK, where the Virat Kohli-led side will not only play the ICC World Test Championship final but also a five-match Test series against England. However, the BCCI is in talks with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) in a bid to tweak the much-awaited Test series and find a window for the postponed Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. IPL 2021 had to be postponed indefinitely after 29 matches as multiple COVID-19 cases emerged within the players and staff in the bio-secure bubble. With a packed international cricket calendar, the BCCI is still seeking a window for the remainder of IPL 2021. 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. ALSO READ: Cricket: Rahul Dravid to coach Indian men's team on Sri Lanka tour “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. ALSO READ: Indian women's team to play first-ever pink ball Test in Australia: BCCI secretary Jay Shah The five-Test series between India and England is slated to start on August 4 in Nottingham with the final match to be held in Manchester from September 10. With the T20 World Cup starting in mid-October, the BCCI is looking for a window before the showpiece tournament with as many as 31 matches still remaining to be played in the postponed IPL 2021. With County clubs ready to host IPL 2021 matches, BCCI is looking at England as a possible venue for the T20 tournament.

BCCI in talks with ECB to tweak India-England Tests, find window for IPL 2021: Report

England batsman Ollie Pope revealed that Indian skipper Virat Kohli came up to him during the first Test of the four-match series at Chennai and said that 'this is the last of the flat wickets'.&nbsp;

"In the second innings the pitch started spinning quite a lot," Pope said during Surrey's pre-season media day at the Oval. "I remember standing at the non-striker's end and Kohli came up to me and said 'this is the last of the flat wickets'. At that point I knew it was probably going to be quite a challenging rest of the series from a batting point of view."

The first Test was the only match when Root and Co. withstood the Indian spin attack as they defeated the hosts. However, after the match, India bounced back and won the remaining three matches.&nbsp;

England batting order struggled in front of Indian spinners in the remaining three matches. Ravichandran Ashwin and Axar Patel shared close to 60 wickets.&nbsp;

Pope said that skipper Joe Root and Ben Stokes felt that it was one of the toughest conditions that they have played in.

"Chatting to the more experienced guys like Joe Root and Ben Stokes, those guys were pretty much saying exactly the same: these are the toughest conditions they've played in," Pope said. "If those guys are saying it as well, you know how challenging it is.

"I'm not saying [India] felt they had to produce those wickets, but the fact they've gone away from their flat wickets for three days, then spin on day four and five, which is generally the theme out there, it was quite a compliment to us in how we went about our business and a compliment to our bowlers.

"That shot us in the foot a little bit but it's a good compliment to us as a team because they obviously felt they had to change their gameplan," he said.

England batsman Ollie Pope revealed that Indian skipper Virat Kohli came up to him during the first Test of the four-match series at Chennai and said that 'this is the last of the flat wickets'.

England batsman Ollie Pope revealed that Indian skipper Virat Kohli came up to him during the first Test of the four-match series at Chennai and said that 'this is the last of the flat wickets'. "In the second innings the pitch started spinning quite a lot," Pope said during Surrey's pre-season media day at the Oval. "I remember standing at the non-striker's end and Kohli came up to me and said 'this is the last of the flat wickets'. At that point I knew it was probably going to be quite a challenging rest of the series from a batting point of view." The first Test was the only match when Root and Co. withstood the Indian spin attack as they defeated the hosts. However, after the match, India bounced back and won the remaining three matches. England batting order struggled in front of Indian spinners in the remaining three matches. Ravichandran Ashwin and Axar Patel shared close to 60 wickets. Pope said that skipper Joe Root and Ben Stokes felt that it was one of the toughest conditions that they have played in. "Chatting to the more experienced guys like Joe Root and Ben Stokes, those guys were pretty much saying exactly the same: these are the toughest conditions they've played in," Pope said. "If those guys are saying it as well, you know how challenging it is. "I'm not saying [India] felt they had to produce those wickets, but the fact they've gone away from their flat wickets for three days, then spin on day four and five, which is generally the theme out there, it was quite a compliment to us in how we went about our business and a compliment to our bowlers. "That shot us in the foot a little bit but it's a good compliment to us as a team because they obviously felt they had to change their gameplan," he said.

English batsman Ollie Pope reveals skipper Virat Kohli's warning during first Test

Consecutive Test, Twenty20 and One-Day series defeats would be enough for most cricket nations to ring the changes, but not England, according to team stalwart Jos Buttler.

India captain Virat Kohli said after claiming the ODIs with a seven-run win in a tense decider on Sunday that it had been "sweet" to beat old rivals England in every contest on the three-month tour.

Kohli predicted "exciting times" ahead for his side who are now expected to depose England as the world's top one-day side in the ICC rankings before they host the Twenty20 World Cup this year.

The Tests, won 3-1, saw India showcase a devastating new spinner in Axar Patel, while Prasidh Krishna was unleashed as a new pace threat in the ODIs.

Buttler, who stood in for injured captain Eoin Morgan, said however that England's rivals should not read too much into the defeats.

"We have been a brilliant side for a long period of time now."

Buttler and Morgan believe that exposing new players to India's bedevilling sun-baked pitches will benefit England at the T20 tournament in October and again in 2023 when they defend their 50-over World Cup title in India.

The unbeaten 95 by number eight Sam Curran and two aggressive innings by one-day debutant Liam Livingstone caught the eye of England's management.

"Any time we expand the player pool, that creates competition, that creates better performances and that creates the upward trajectory we are always after," said Buttler.

The England wicketkeeper-batsman said Curran had been put in a unique position coming in so low in the order and nearly securing an unlikely win.

"Many guys are never really exposed to that situation in their whole career so he will take great learning from that," said Buttler.

"He is still only 22 and the scope of where he can take his game to is massive so we are all very excited for him."

Livingstone also impressed with his unbeaten 27 in England's emphatic six-wicket win on Thursday followed by his 36 on Sunday.

"Liam coming in and playing in those two games the way he has, it shows that we are doing things right," said Buttler.

"Liam is obviously a very attacking, aggressive batsman and we want him to play in exactly that fashion when he comes in," he added.

"It is brilliant to see someone like Liam come in and play straight away in the fashion that we would like people to play in.

"That shows that we are doing things right, the message is getting through to people and we will continue to play in that way."

England may not have won a series in India but Buttler said: "We are in a really good place as a side."

Consecutive Test, Twenty20 and One-Day series defeats would be enough for most cricket nations to ring the changes, but not England, according to team stalwart Jos Buttler.

Consecutive Test, Twenty20 and One-Day series defeats would be enough for most cricket nations to ring the changes, but not England, according to team stalwart Jos Buttler. India captain Virat Kohli said after claiming the ODIs with a seven-run win in a tense decider on Sunday that it had been "sweet" to beat old rivals England in every contest on the three-month tour. Kohli predicted "exciting times" ahead for his side who are now expected to depose England as the world's top one-day side in the ICC rankings before they host the Twenty20 World Cup this year. The Tests, won 3-1, saw India showcase a devastating new spinner in Axar Patel, while Prasidh Krishna was unleashed as a new pace threat in the ODIs. Buttler, who stood in for injured captain Eoin Morgan, said however that England's rivals should not read too much into the defeats. "We have been a brilliant side for a long period of time now." Buttler and Morgan believe that exposing new players to India's bedevilling sun-baked pitches will benefit England at the T20 tournament in October and again in 2023 when they defend their 50-over World Cup title in India. The unbeaten 95 by number eight Sam Curran and two aggressive innings by one-day debutant Liam Livingstone caught the eye of England's management. "Any time we expand the player pool, that creates competition, that creates better performances and that creates the upward trajectory we are always after," said Buttler. The England wicketkeeper-batsman said Curran had been put in a unique position coming in so low in the order and nearly securing an unlikely win. "Many guys are never really exposed to that situation in their whole career so he will take great learning from that," said Buttler. "He is still only 22 and the scope of where he can take his game to is massive so we are all very excited for him." Livingstone also impressed with his unbeaten 27 in England's emphatic six-wicket win on Thursday followed by his 36 on Sunday. "Liam coming in and playing in those two games the way he has, it shows that we are doing things right," said Buttler. "Liam is obviously a very attacking, aggressive batsman and we want him to play in exactly that fashion when he comes in," he added. "It is brilliant to see someone like Liam come in and play straight away in the fashion that we would like people to play in. "That shows that we are doing things right, the message is getting through to people and we will continue to play in that way." England may not have won a series in India but Buttler said: "We are in a really good place as a side."

England will not panic despite India tour defeats: Buttler

India beat England by seven runs on Sunday to clinch the one-day international series 2-1 despite a courageous unbeaten 95 from Sam Curran.

England, who had already lost the Test and Twenty20 series, bowled out India for 329 with 10 balls to spare in Pune.

England looked on the ropes at 200 for seven, but Curran equalled the highest ODI score by a batsman coming in at number eight or lower.

England sent out the order that Curran was to be given the strike as much as possible for the closing overs as they hoped for an unlikely win.

But, needing 14 to win off the final six balls, Curran came up against a disciplined effort from T. Natarajan who gave away just one boundary.

Stand-in skipper Jos Buttler said England, who were without injured captain Eoin Morgan, were indebted to Curran's "unbelievable" innings.

Indian seamers Shardul Thakur&nbsp;and Bhuvneshwar Kumar shared seven wickets between them as England finished on 322 for nine.

England's top order failed to build partnerships. Kumar sent back openers Jason Roy, for 14, and Jonny Bairstow, for one, in the first three overs.

Ben Stokes, who survived a dropped catch by Hardik Pandya on 15, fell to Natarajan for 35 and Thakur trapped Buttler lbw for 15.

Dawid Malan and Liam Livingstone put on 50 for the fifth wicket but Thakur had Livingstone caught and bowled for 36.

"We're disappointed, we came here and we wanted to win, but there have been great learnings throughout the whole process," said Buttler, who praised Curran as one of the new generation making their mark in the England side.

"Sam keeps showing what a match-winner he is. He is still only 22 and the scope of where he can take his game to is massive so we are all very excited for him."

Curran put on 57 for the eighth wicket with Adil Rashid, who was superbly caught by Virat Kohli in the covers, and then 60 for the ninth wicket with Mark Wood, who made 14 before being run out in the final over.

The left-hander, who was dropped on 22 and 87, hit nine fours and three sixes in his 83-ball knock.

<h2>- Positive India attack with bat -</h2>

India started strongly with a 103-run opening stand between Rohit Sharma, who scored 37, and Shikhar Dhawan, who hit 67, before Rashid's leg-spin removed both.

Moeen Ali rattled the stumps of Kohli, playing his 200th international as captain, but who has struggled against spin at times during England's tour of India.

The home side were then indebted to Rishabh Pant (78) and Hardik Pandya (64) who put on 99 for the fifth wicket.

Left-hander Pant swatted a six off Rashid to bring up his second successive half-century.

Thakur hit 30 off 21 balls but India lost their final four wickets for eight runs as Wood claimed three wickets, including two in one over.

Kohli said he was "surprised" that Thakur was not named man-of-the-match instead of Curran after his four wickets and 30 runs.

"And Bhuvi (Kumar) another contender for man-of-the-series. These guys were the difference in the middle overs and powerplay."

England's Jonny Bairstow was named man-of-the-series for his 219 runs in three matches including a match-winning 124 in England's chase of 337 in the second ODI.

Kohli's India outplayed England in the four Tests 3-1 and then edged out the tourists 3-2 in the Twenty20 series.

India beat England by seven runs on Sunday to clinch the one-day international series 2-1 despite a courageous unbeaten 95 from Sam Curran. England, who had already lost the Test and Twenty20 series, bowled out India for 329 with 10 balls to spare in Pune.

India beat England by seven runs on Sunday to clinch the one-day international series 2-1 despite a courageous unbeaten 95 from Sam Curran. England, who had already lost the Test and Twenty20 series, bowled out India for 329 with 10 balls to spare in Pune. England looked on the ropes at 200 for seven, but Curran equalled the highest ODI score by a batsman coming in at number eight or lower. England sent out the order that Curran was to be given the strike as much as possible for the closing overs as they hoped for an unlikely win. But, needing 14 to win off the final six balls, Curran came up against a disciplined effort from T. Natarajan who gave away just one boundary. Stand-in skipper Jos Buttler said England, who were without injured captain Eoin Morgan, were indebted to Curran's "unbelievable" innings. Indian seamers Shardul Thakur and Bhuvneshwar Kumar shared seven wickets between them as England finished on 322 for nine. England's top order failed to build partnerships. Kumar sent back openers Jason Roy, for 14, and Jonny Bairstow, for one, in the first three overs. Ben Stokes, who survived a dropped catch by Hardik Pandya on 15, fell to Natarajan for 35 and Thakur trapped Buttler lbw for 15. Dawid Malan and Liam Livingstone put on 50 for the fifth wicket but Thakur had Livingstone caught and bowled for 36. "We're disappointed, we came here and we wanted to win, but there have been great learnings throughout the whole process," said Buttler, who praised Curran as one of the new generation making their mark in the England side. "Sam keeps showing what a match-winner he is. He is still only 22 and the scope of where he can take his game to is massive so we are all very excited for him." Curran put on 57 for the eighth wicket with Adil Rashid, who was superbly caught by Virat Kohli in the covers, and then 60 for the ninth wicket with Mark Wood, who made 14 before being run out in the final over. The left-hander, who was dropped on 22 and 87, hit nine fours and three sixes in his 83-ball knock. - Positive India attack with bat - India started strongly with a 103-run opening stand between Rohit Sharma, who scored 37, and Shikhar Dhawan, who hit 67, before Rashid's leg-spin removed both. Moeen Ali rattled the stumps of Kohli, playing his 200th international as captain, but who has struggled against spin at times during England's tour of India. The home side were then indebted to Rishabh Pant (78) and Hardik Pandya (64) who put on 99 for the fifth wicket. Left-hander Pant swatted a six off Rashid to bring up his second successive half-century. Thakur hit 30 off 21 balls but India lost their final four wickets for eight runs as Wood claimed three wickets, including two in one over. Kohli said he was "surprised" that Thakur was not named man-of-the-match instead of Curran after his four wickets and 30 runs. "And Bhuvi (Kumar) another contender for man-of-the-series. These guys were the difference in the middle overs and powerplay." England's Jonny Bairstow was named man-of-the-series for his 219 runs in three matches including a match-winning 124 in England's chase of 337 in the second ODI. Kohli's India outplayed England in the four Tests 3-1 and then edged out the tourists 3-2 in the Twenty20 series.

India edge England in ODI decider despite Curran heroics

Following India’s stunning clean-sweep of the England tour where the Virat Kohli-led outfit won the Test, T20I and ODI series, former Australia captain Ian Chappell has sounded a warning to other teams&nbsp;saying India are on their way to dominance.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Chappell is of the view that the emergence of young talents well equipped to take on the world’s best strikes a note of&nbsp;fear. The former Aussie skipper heaped praise on the Indian team while lauding their ability and confidence to fight in overseas conditions as well.&nbsp;

“India’s recent successes in Australia – particularly the latest one – have only reinforced the players’ belief in their ability to win under any circumstance. In an era where teams struggle overseas, India now has the depth of talent to alter that pattern. No longer can opponents afford to say, when India&nbsp;are&nbsp;on their doorstep, ‘Just pick a string of fast bowlers with long run-ups and the series will be ours’,” Chappell wrote in his column at&nbsp;ESPNcricinfo.&nbsp;

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Chappell then answered one of the most asked questions, can India carry on with their dominance for&nbsp;years?:&nbsp;&nbsp;“‘Can India replicate the dominant periods of West Indies and Australia?’: “India have finally got the equation right and as long as they avoid the pitfalls often associated with continuing success, they are better equipped than any team to produce an era of dominance. The rest of the cricketing world beware. The emergence of such talents as Shubman Gill, Mohammed Siraj, Navdeep Saini, Washington Sundar, T Natarajan, and&nbsp;Axar&nbsp;Patel would have been monumental if it had happened in the space of three years, let alone just three months as it did.&nbsp;

“And when you consider that Shardul Thakur excelled in just his second game and the ebullient Rishabh Pant was an international match-winner before his 20th appearance, it really is a rosy picture. A rosy picture, that is, if you’re an Indian fan; for the rest of the cricket world, it strikes a note of fear,” Chappell concluded.&nbsp;

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India defeated England 2-1 in the three-match ODI series to wrap up the season on a high. The focus will now shift on the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021, scheduled to start from April 9.&nbsp;

Following India’s stunning clean-sweep of the England tour where the Virat Kohli-led outfit won the Test, T20I and ODI series, former Australia captain Ian Chappell has sounded a warning to other teams saying India are on their way to dominance.

Following India’s stunning clean-sweep of the England tour where the Virat Kohli-led outfit won the Test, T20I and ODI series, former Australia captain Ian Chappell has sounded a warning to other teams saying India are on their way to dominance. Chappell is of the view that the emergence of young talents well equipped to take on the world’s best strikes a note of fear. The former Aussie skipper heaped praise on the Indian team while lauding their ability and confidence to fight in overseas conditions as well. “India’s recent successes in Australia – particularly the latest one – have only reinforced the players’ belief in their ability to win under any circumstance. In an era where teams struggle overseas, India now has the depth of talent to alter that pattern. No longer can opponents afford to say, when India are on their doorstep, ‘Just pick a string of fast bowlers with long run-ups and the series will be ours’,” Chappell wrote in his column at ESPNcricinfo. ALSO READ: England will not panic despite India tour defeats: Buttler Chappell then answered one of the most asked questions, can India carry on with their dominance for years?: “‘Can India replicate the dominant periods of West Indies and Australia?’: “India have finally got the equation right and as long as they avoid the pitfalls often associated with continuing success, they are better equipped than any team to produce an era of dominance. The rest of the cricketing world beware. The emergence of such talents as Shubman Gill, Mohammed Siraj, Navdeep Saini, Washington Sundar, T Natarajan, and Axar Patel would have been monumental if it had happened in the space of three years, let alone just three months as it did. “And when you consider that Shardul Thakur excelled in just his second game and the ebullient Rishabh Pant was an international match-winner before his 20th appearance, it really is a rosy picture. A rosy picture, that is, if you’re an Indian fan; for the rest of the cricket world, it strikes a note of fear,” Chappell concluded. ALSO READ: India edge England in ODI decider despite Curran heroics India defeated England 2-1 in the three-match ODI series to wrap up the season on a high. The focus will now shift on the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021, scheduled to start from April 9.

'Cricketing world, beware': Ian Chappell predicts era of dominance for Team India

England all-rounder Ben Stokes on Friday demolished the Indian bowling attack as he hammed 99 runs off just 52 deliveries in the second ODI against India at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. However, Stokes missed out on a well-deserved century after he edged a Bhuvneshwar Kumar delivery at 99. As Stokes walked back to the dugout after&nbsp;his dismissal, he was seen looking up to the heavens and saying "sorry” to his late father.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Stokes was even seen showing the folded middle finger gesture as a tribute to his father, Ged. Ben's late father&nbsp;got part of his finger amputated instead of getting it operated on to continue his rugby league career in the 1980s as he couldn't afford to miss matches.&nbsp;

Stokes looked gutted as he made the long walk back to the dugout after missing out on what would have been his fourth ODI century. However, he did the damage in his 99-run knock as he smoked 10 sixes and four boundaries.&nbsp;

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England went on to seal a comfortable six-wicket win in the second ODI to level the series 1-1. Jonny Bairstow hammered a brilliant century while stitching a memorable partnership with Stokes.&nbsp;

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Stokes was named the Gamechanger of the match for his heroics.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Earlier, Stokes received an official warning from on-field officials after mistakenly applied saliva on the match-ball during the second ODI on Friday.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Applying saliva has been banned by the ICC after matches resumed post COVID-19 forced break.&nbsp;

England all-rounder Ben Stokes on Friday demolished the Indian bowling attack as he hammed 99 runs off just 52 deliveries in the second ODI against India at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune.

England all-rounder Ben Stokes on Friday demolished the Indian bowling attack as he hammed 99 runs off just 52 deliveries in the second ODI against India at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. However, Stokes missed out on a well-deserved century after he edged a Bhuvneshwar Kumar delivery at 99. As Stokes walked back to the dugout after his dismissal, he was seen looking up to the heavens and saying "sorry” to his late father. Stokes was even seen showing the folded middle finger gesture as a tribute to his father, Ged. Ben's late father got part of his finger amputated instead of getting it operated on to continue his rugby league career in the 1980s as he couldn't afford to miss matches. Stokes looked gutted as he made the long walk back to the dugout after missing out on what would have been his fourth ODI century. However, he did the damage in his 99-run knock as he smoked 10 sixes and four boundaries. ALSO READ: 2nd ODI: Bairstow-Stokes power England to 6-wicket win, visitors level series 1-1 Ben Stokes said "SORRY" to his Dad after getting out on 99. Deserved a 100 ! What a knock !🔥#BenStokes | #INDvENG pic.twitter.com/GgfUVaUBWy — Anubhav Chatterjee (@anubhav__tweets) March 26, 2021 × England went on to seal a comfortable six-wicket win in the second ODI to level the series 1-1. Jonny Bairstow hammered a brilliant century while stitching a memorable partnership with Stokes. ALSO READ: Pandya, Curran Brothers create history as they become 1st pair to bowl and bat in tandem Stokes was named the Gamechanger of the match for his heroics. Earlier, Stokes received an official warning from on-field officials after mistakenly applied saliva on the match-ball during the second ODI on Friday. Applying saliva has been banned by the ICC after matches resumed post COVID-19 forced break.

2nd ODI: Ben Stokes says 'sorry' to his late father after getting dismissed for 99 - Watch

England on Friday levelled the three-match ODI series against India as the Jos Buttler-led side sealed a six-wicket win on Friday at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune following a blistering century by Jonny Bairstow and a sensational 99-run knock by Ben Stokes.&nbsp;

England, after winning the toss, invited India to bat first but the Men in Blue lost openers Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma early in the innings. While Virat Kohli and KL Rahul stitched a crucial partnership, the Indian captain's wait for his 71st international century continued after he was dismissed for 66.

However, KL Rahul went on to record his fifth ODI ton whereas Rishabh Pant hammered the English bowlers on his way to 77 runs off 40 deliveries. Hardik Pandya finished the innings strongly for India as the Men in Blue posted a massive 336/6 in 50 overs.

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The visitors, chasing 337, were off to a flyer with openers Bairstow and Jason Roy scoring 110 runs for the opening stand. However, the onslaught began after Roy departed. Ben Stokes and Bairstow, after settling down, made a mockery of the Indian bowlers as they dealt in sixes and boundaries.

While Bairstow scored 124 off 112, Stokes smashed 99 off just 52 deliveries. While Buttler departed for a duck, Dawid Malan and debutant Liam Livingstone finished the job and helped England win by&nbsp;six wickets.

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With the series firmly poised at 1-1, India and England will lock horns on Sunday for the third and final ODI at the same venue.

England on Friday levelled the three-match ODI series against India as the Jos Buttler-led side sealed a six-wicket win on Friday at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune following a blistering century by Jonny Bairstow and a sensational 99-run knock by Ben Stokes.

England on Friday levelled the three-match ODI series against India as the Jos Buttler-led side sealed a six-wicket win on Friday at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune following a blistering century by Jonny Bairstow and a sensational 99-run knock by Ben Stokes. England, after winning the toss, invited India to bat first but the Men in Blue lost openers Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma early in the innings. While Virat Kohli and KL Rahul stitched a crucial partnership, the Indian captain's wait for his 71st international century continued after he was dismissed for 66. However, KL Rahul went on to record his fifth ODI ton whereas Rishabh Pant hammered the English bowlers on his way to 77 runs off 40 deliveries. Hardik Pandya finished the innings strongly for India as the Men in Blue posted a massive 336/6 in 50 overs. ALSO READ: Pandya, Curran Brothers create history as they become 1st pair to bowl and bat together The visitors, chasing 337, were off to a flyer with openers Bairstow and Jason Roy scoring 110 runs for the opening stand. However, the onslaught began after Roy departed. Ben Stokes and Bairstow, after settling down, made a mockery of the Indian bowlers as they dealt in sixes and boundaries. While Bairstow scored 124 off 112, Stokes smashed 99 off just 52 deliveries. While Buttler departed for a duck, Dawid Malan and debutant Liam Livingstone finished the job and helped England win by six wickets. ALSO READ: Bizarre dead-ball rule denies Rishabh Pant and Team India a boundary - Know the rule here With the series firmly poised at 1-1, India and England will lock horns on Sunday for the third and final ODI at the same venue.

2nd ODI: Bairstow-Stokes power England to 6-wicket win, visitors level series 1-1

A rare incident happened during the first innings of the second ODI between India and England at the Maharashtra Cricket Association in Pune on Friday. For the first time in the history of ODI cricket, a pair of brothers on opposite sides&nbsp;batted and bowled in tandem in the same match.&nbsp;

Hardik Pandya and Krunal Pandya – Pandya Brothers – and Sam Curran and Tom Curran – Curran Brothers – were in action all together during the first innings of the second ODI&nbsp;after Rishabh Pant was dismissed in the fifth delivery of the 47th&nbsp;over. Krunal walked out to bat, creating a unique record in the world of ODI cricket.&nbsp;

Talking about the performance, Hardik smashed 35 off just 16 balls to take India to a massive total of 336 whereas Krunal supported his brother with 12 off 9. The Currans had a tough outing with the ball with Tom conceding 83 off 10 overs&nbsp;while Sam conceded 47 off his 7 overs.&nbsp;

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Only four times it&nbsp;has happened in the history of ODI cricket that pair of brothers have played on opposite sides. While Mark and Steve Waugh played against the Flower brothers of Zimbabwe, Surinder and Mohinder Amarnath had played against Sadiq and Mushtaq Mohammad of Pakistan in 1978.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Umar Akmal and Kamran Akmal had locked horns against David and Michael Hussie in 2012.&nbsp;But interestingly, not everyone&nbsp;was in action together at the same time during the matches.&nbsp;

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Hence, Pandya Brother and Curran Brothers became the first pair to play in tandem in Pune on Friday. Notably, they all played in the first ODI as well but didn't bowl and batted together.&nbsp;

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A rare incident happened during the first innings of the second ODI between India and England at the Maharashtra Cricket Association in Pune on Friday. For the first time in the history of ODI cricket, a pair of brothers on opposite sides batted and bowled in tandem in the same match.

A rare incident happened during the first innings of the second ODI between India and England at the Maharashtra Cricket Association in Pune on Friday. For the first time in the history of ODI cricket, a pair of brothers on opposite sides batted and bowled in tandem in the same match. Hardik Pandya and Krunal Pandya – Pandya Brothers – and Sam Curran and Tom Curran – Curran Brothers – were in action all together during the first innings of the second ODI after Rishabh Pant was dismissed in the fifth delivery of the 47th over. Krunal walked out to bat, creating a unique record in the world of ODI cricket. Talking about the performance, Hardik smashed 35 off just 16 balls to take India to a massive total of 336 whereas Krunal supported his brother with 12 off 9. The Currans had a tough outing with the ball with Tom conceding 83 off 10 overs while Sam conceded 47 off his 7 overs. ALSO READ: Bizarre dead-ball rule denies Rishabh Pant and Team India a boundary - Know the rule here Only four times it has happened in the history of ODI cricket that pair of brothers have played on opposite sides. While Mark and Steve Waugh played against the Flower brothers of Zimbabwe, Surinder and Mohinder Amarnath had played against Sadiq and Mushtaq Mohammad of Pakistan in 1978. Umar Akmal and Kamran Akmal had locked horns against David and Michael Hussie in 2012. But interestingly, not everyone was in action together at the same time during the matches. ALSO READ: Virat Kohli joins Ricky Ponting in an elite list after attaining another record in ODIs Hence, Pandya Brother and Curran Brothers became the first pair to play in tandem in Pune on Friday. Notably, they all played in the first ODI as well but didn't bowl and batted together.

Pandya, Curran Brothers create history as they become 1st pair to bowl and bat in tandem

Another bizarre rule of cricket created controversy in the ongoing second ODI between India and England when the Men in Blue and Rishabh Pant were not given a boundary due&nbsp;after bowler Tom Curran appealed for LBW at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Friday.&nbsp;

While the rule was correctly implemented by the umpires, Pant found himself in an unfortunate position as despite hitting a boundary, he wasn't awarded a single run for it.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The incident took place in the 40th&nbsp;over of the first innings, bowled by Tom Curran. The England seamer bowled a yorker as the ball ricocheted off to the boundary rope. England appealed strongly for an LBW&nbsp;and&nbsp;the on-field umpire Virender Singh gave the southpaw out.&nbsp;However, Pant took the DRS instantly and the slow-motion replays clearly showed that the ball came off&nbsp;Pant's&nbsp;bat before going under his legs and racing past wicket-keeper Jos Buttler to the boundary rope.&nbsp;

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So why were Pant and India not given a boundary when the ball clearly struck the bat?&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Clause 3.7 of Appendix D of the ICC playing conditions, which deal with DRS, explains&nbsp;the reason:&nbsp;“If following a player review request, an original decision of Out is changed to Not out, then the ball is still deemed to have become dead when the original decision was made,” it states. “The batting side, while benefiting from the reversal of the dismissal, shall not benefit from any runs that may subsequently have accrued from the delivery had the on-field umpire originally.”&nbsp;

However, fans were left unimpressed by the rule and asked the ICC to amend it to avoid a ICC World Cup 2019 final-like situation in future.&nbsp;

Another bizarre rule of cricket created controversy in the ongoing second ODI between India and England when the Men in Blue and Rishabh Pant were not given a boundary due after bowler Tom Curran appealed for LBW at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Friday.

Another bizarre rule of cricket created controversy in the ongoing second ODI between India and England when the Men in Blue and Rishabh Pant were not given a boundary due after bowler Tom Curran appealed for LBW at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Friday. While the rule was correctly implemented by the umpires, Pant found himself in an unfortunate position as despite hitting a boundary, he wasn't awarded a single run for it. The incident took place in the 40th over of the first innings, bowled by Tom Curran. The England seamer bowled a yorker as the ball ricocheted off to the boundary rope. England appealed strongly for an LBW and the on-field umpire Virender Singh gave the southpaw out. However, Pant took the DRS instantly and the slow-motion replays clearly showed that the ball came off Pant's bat before going under his legs and racing past wicket-keeper Jos Buttler to the boundary rope. ALSO READ: Virat Kohli joins Ricky Ponting in an elite list after attaining another record in ODIs India don't get the four despite Pant hitting it because umpire gave it out 😊 — Saurabh Malhotra (@MalhotraSaurabh) March 26, 2021 × One of those rules that needs to be changed asap. Imagine happening this in a closely fought World Cup Semi-Final or Final. DRS finds that the batsman nicked a boundary but the team is not getting 4 runs cos the umpire had mistakenly given it out. Absurd. #IndvEng — Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) March 26, 2021 × So why were Pant and India not given a boundary when the ball clearly struck the bat? ALSO READ: 'As a fast bowler...': Shoaib Akhtar heaps praise on Prasidh Krishna after impressive ODI debut Clause 3.7 of Appendix D of the ICC playing conditions, which deal with DRS, explains the reason: “If following a player review request, an original decision of Out is changed to Not out, then the ball is still deemed to have become dead when the original decision was made,” it states. “The batting side, while benefiting from the reversal of the dismissal, shall not benefit from any runs that may subsequently have accrued from the delivery had the on-field umpire originally.” However, fans were left unimpressed by the rule and asked the ICC to amend it to avoid a ICC World Cup 2019 final-like situation in future.

Bizarre dead-ball rule denies Rishabh Pant and Team India a boundary - Know the rule here

Virat Kohli on Friday continued his record-breaking&nbsp;run in&nbsp;international cricket&nbsp;as the Indian skipper touched the landmark of scoring 10,000 runs at the number three position during the ongoing second ODI against England at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Kohli with his 66-run knock became the second batsman to score 10,000 runs at number three after former Australia captain Ricky Ponting.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Ponting sits atop the standings at number three in ODIs with 12,662 runs off 330 innings. However, Kohli surpassed the 10,000-run mark while playing his 190th&nbsp;innings. The staggering difference shows the quality and consistency of Kohli in the 50-over format.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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The third batsman on the list is former Sri Lanka wicketkeeper-batsman Kumar&nbsp;Sangakkara, who accumulated 9,747 runs in 238 innings followed by former South Africa all-rounder Jacques Kallis who had scored 7,774 runs.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Talking about the match, Kohli and KL Rahul&nbsp;stitched&nbsp;a handy partnership following the early dismissals of Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan. Following Kohli's departure, Rahul and Rishabh Pant upped the ante with the former scoring his fifth ODI century. The southpaw, meanwhile, dealt in boundaries in the second ODI against England.&nbsp;

India&nbsp;lead&nbsp;the three-match ODI series against England after winning the opener by 66 runs. The Men in Blue would&nbsp;be looking to seal the series while the visitors would be looking to keep the series alive.&nbsp;

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“If you want to perform anywhere in the world against your wishes, then you have to be ready to do whatever happens at the toss. That's why we wanted to put ourselves in a similar position again even if we won the toss. Hopefully, we can do much better in the middle overs. You have to be precise in your plans and executions. That's something we did in the last game. We didn't want to take the game deep. We wanted to attack at all times,” Kohli said after the toss.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Virat Kohli on Friday continued his record-breaking run in international cricket as the Indian skipper touched the landmark of scoring 10,000 runs at the number three position during the ongoing second ODI against England at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune.

Virat Kohli on Friday continued his record-breaking run in international cricket as the Indian skipper touched the landmark of scoring 10,000 runs at the number three position during the ongoing second ODI against England at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. Kohli with his 66-run knock became the second batsman to score 10,000 runs at number three after former Australia captain Ricky Ponting. Ponting sits atop the standings at number three in ODIs with 12,662 runs off 330 innings. However, Kohli surpassed the 10,000-run mark while playing his 190th innings. The staggering difference shows the quality and consistency of Kohli in the 50-over format. ALSO READ: 'As a fast bowler...': Shoaib Akhtar heaps praise on Prasidh Krishna after impressive ODI debut The third batsman on the list is former Sri Lanka wicketkeeper-batsman Kumar Sangakkara, who accumulated 9,747 runs in 238 innings followed by former South Africa all-rounder Jacques Kallis who had scored 7,774 runs. Talking about the match, Kohli and KL Rahul stitched a handy partnership following the early dismissals of Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan. Following Kohli's departure, Rahul and Rishabh Pant upped the ante with the former scoring his fifth ODI century. The southpaw, meanwhile, dealt in boundaries in the second ODI against England. India lead the three-match ODI series against England after winning the opener by 66 runs. The Men in Blue would be looking to seal the series while the visitors would be looking to keep the series alive. ALSO READ: Mike Hesson expects AB de Villiers to keep wickets for RCB in IPL 2021 “If you want to perform anywhere in the world against your wishes, then you have to be ready to do whatever happens at the toss. That's why we wanted to put ourselves in a similar position again even if we won the toss. Hopefully, we can do much better in the middle overs. You have to be precise in your plans and executions. That's something we did in the last game. We didn't want to take the game deep. We wanted to attack at all times,” Kohli said after the toss.

Virat Kohli joins Ricky Ponting in an elite list after attaining another record in ODIs

Young Indian pacer Prasidh Krishna has been attracting plenty of praises and eyeballs following his stunning ODI debut for India in the first match against England in Pune. Prasidh registered the best bowling figures by an Indian on ODI debut as he scalped four wickets to help India win by 66 runs. Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar is the latest to join the list of players who have heaped praise on Prasidh following his ODI debut against England.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Akhtar has labelled Prasidh Krishna as "Karishma (Miracle)” after the youngster made a terrific comeback with the ball following an onslaught by Jonny Bairstow&nbsp;in his first spell of the first ODI. Akhtar was even left impressed by the bravery shown by Prasidh as he got into a competitive mode when bowling his second spell of the match.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Akhtar opined on his&nbsp;Youtube&nbsp;channel, “He’s not Krishna, he’s ‘Karishma’ (miracle). The way he came back after getting beaten by the England openers and scalped four wickets is miraculous."&nbsp;

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“I’m very happy to see that Prasidh Krishna has made a very impactful comeback in the first ODI against England. As a fast bowler, you need to show your attitude, your guts, your talent and skill to bounce back once you are down after leaking too many runs. But the way he scalped 4 wickets, very well done and keep it up,” Shoaib further said.&nbsp;

Akthar further said that it is important for a pace bowler to not drop his pace after getting hit by a batsman.&nbsp;

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The Rawalpindi Express&nbsp;added, “Whenever you get hit, just remember one thing – don’t drop your pace. Just keep an eye on the wickets and aim the ball there. You have to do only this if you don’t get what to do. Keep your pace up, never let it go down. End the game by keeping the pace on the higher side."&nbsp;

Prasidh will look to continue his good run of form during the second ODI against England, which is currently being played in Pune.&nbsp;

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Young Indian pacer Prasidh Krishna has been attracting plenty of praises and eyeballs following his stunning ODI debut for India in the first match against England in Pune.

Young Indian pacer Prasidh Krishna has been attracting plenty of praises and eyeballs following his stunning ODI debut for India in the first match against England in Pune. Prasidh registered the best bowling figures by an Indian on ODI debut as he scalped four wickets to help India win by 66 runs. Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar is the latest to join the list of players who have heaped praise on Prasidh following his ODI debut against England. Akhtar has labelled Prasidh Krishna as "Karishma (Miracle)” after the youngster made a terrific comeback with the ball following an onslaught by Jonny Bairstow in his first spell of the first ODI. Akhtar was even left impressed by the bravery shown by Prasidh as he got into a competitive mode when bowling his second spell of the match. Akhtar opined on his Youtube channel, “He’s not Krishna, he’s ‘Karishma’ (miracle). The way he came back after getting beaten by the England openers and scalped four wickets is miraculous." ALSO READ: Mike Hesson expects AB de Villiers to keep wickets for RCB in IPL 2021 “I’m very happy to see that Prasidh Krishna has made a very impactful comeback in the first ODI against England. As a fast bowler, you need to show your attitude, your guts, your talent and skill to bounce back once you are down after leaking too many runs. But the way he scalped 4 wickets, very well done and keep it up,” Shoaib further said. Akthar further said that it is important for a pace bowler to not drop his pace after getting hit by a batsman. ALSO READ: 'I think both of them..': VVS Laxman on Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan for T20I World Cup The Rawalpindi Express added, “Whenever you get hit, just remember one thing – don’t drop your pace. Just keep an eye on the wickets and aim the ball there. You have to do only this if you don’t get what to do. Keep your pace up, never let it go down. End the game by keeping the pace on the higher side." Prasidh will look to continue his good run of form during the second ODI against England, which is currently being played in Pune.

'As a fast bowler...': Shoaib Akhtar heaps praise on Prasidh Krishna after impressive ODI debut

England captain Eoin Morgan will miss the final two ODIs of the ongoing series against India in Pune due to injury. Whereas Sam Billings will be unavailable for second ODI against India on Friday, with a decision on his availability for Sunday’s final match to be taken in due course.&nbsp;

Jos Buttler is set to captain England in Morgan’s absence and explosive batsman Liam Livingstone will make his ODI debut.&nbsp;

Morgan will miss out after sustaining a split webbing between his thumb and index finger in Tuesday’s series opener, an injury that required four stitches.&nbsp;

The captain went through a fielding drill during training at the Maharashtra Cricket Association&nbsp;Stadium on Thursday and afterwards declared himself unfit.&nbsp;

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Morgan said: “I had the hand re-dressed before the start of training today but it quickly became apparent that I found myself protecting the injury and getting into the wrong positions to catch the ball.&nbsp;

“There’s nowhere to hide on the field in international cricket these days, especially in limited-over formats so it didn’t require any great thought to make myself unavailable.&nbsp;

“It was a freak injury and it’s extremely frustrating but there’s nothing I can do about it. It’s now just a case of letting the cut heal. I have every confidence in Jos and the rest of the squad coping without me.”&nbsp;

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Billings did not train on Thursday after he suffered a bruised left collar bone while fielding in Tuesday’s opening match, and the injury remained sore on Thursday.&nbsp;

Dawid Malan, with the tour party as cover, has been drafted into the squad and is available for selection.&nbsp;

Earlier, the BCCI confirmed that Shreyas Iyer has been ruled out of the ODI series against England after suffering a shoulder injury.

India lead the three-ODI series 1-0 after a thumping 66-run win against England and would be looking to seal the series on Friday.&nbsp;

England captain Eoin Morgan will miss the final two ODIs of the ongoing series against India in Pune due to injury. Whereas Sam Billings will be unavailable for second ODI against India on Friday, with a decision on his availability for Sunday’s final match to be taken in due course.

England captain Eoin Morgan will miss the final two ODIs of the ongoing series against India in Pune due to injury. Whereas Sam Billings will be unavailable for second ODI against India on Friday, with a decision on his availability for Sunday’s final match to be taken in due course. Jos Buttler is set to captain England in Morgan’s absence and explosive batsman Liam Livingstone will make his ODI debut. Morgan will miss out after sustaining a split webbing between his thumb and index finger in Tuesday’s series opener, an injury that required four stitches. The captain went through a fielding drill during training at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium on Thursday and afterwards declared himself unfit. ALSO READ: Animated reactions not England's way of operating, says Stokes in reference to Kohli's body language Morgan said: “I had the hand re-dressed before the start of training today but it quickly became apparent that I found myself protecting the injury and getting into the wrong positions to catch the ball. “There’s nowhere to hide on the field in international cricket these days, especially in limited-over formats so it didn’t require any great thought to make myself unavailable. “It was a freak injury and it’s extremely frustrating but there’s nothing I can do about it. It’s now just a case of letting the cut heal. I have every confidence in Jos and the rest of the squad coping without me.” ALSO READ: 'We really don’t know': Chennai Super Kings unclear about Ravindra Jadeja's availability for IPL 2021 Billings did not train on Thursday after he suffered a bruised left collar bone while fielding in Tuesday’s opening match, and the injury remained sore on Thursday. Dawid Malan, with the tour party as cover, has been drafted into the squad and is available for selection. Earlier, the BCCI confirmed that Shreyas Iyer has been ruled out of the ODI series against England after suffering a shoulder injury. India lead the three-ODI series 1-0 after a thumping 66-run win against England and would be looking to seal the series on Friday.

Eoin Morgan ruled out of India ODIs due to injury, Jos Buttler set to captain England

All-rounder Ben Stokes has said that animated and aggressive body language might work well for Virat Kohli but that is not something how England operate. The question was in reference to Indian captain Virat Kohli's aggressive&nbsp;demeanour&nbsp;while fielding or celebrating a dismissal.&nbsp;

"Every team and every player&nbsp;has&nbsp;a certain way of operating in the field, which makes them successful. As a team over the last four-five years, that's not the way that works for us," Stokes said on the eve of their must-win second ODI against India.&nbsp;

"We stick to what we do best and what we make is to build a better side. Each team is entitled to their own way of operations. India have there and we have ours,"&nbsp;the&nbsp;dashing all-rounder said.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Stokes said he prefers Kohli when he doesn't get runs as it is not good for England.&nbsp;"Personally, I prefer Virat doesn't get runs, because that's not good for us,” Stokes quipped.&nbsp;

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In Joe Root's absence, Stokes was promoted to number three spot from being a finisher. However, the change in position has not affected his mindset.&nbsp;

"I did actually message Root just asking about his mindset at No 3. He was pretty clear to me and just said 'play the way that you play'. Just because he plays a certain way doesn't mean that I need to try and play like.&nbsp;

&nbsp;"At No 3, potentially, I would be facing 100 balls, compared to maybe 60-70 like I normally do. I haven't looked to change too much, just might be facing a slightly different situation, especially when I'm starting off my innings."&nbsp;&nbsp;

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With Eoin Morgan (split-webbing) and Sam Billings (collar&nbsp;bone) suffering injuries, England may be forced to hand a debut to attacking batsman Liam Livingstone. Stokes is confident that the batsman can wreak havoc if given the nod for the second ODI.&nbsp;&nbsp;

"He's one of those guys that won't let the occasion get on top of him if he had that opportunity. He's a fearless cricketer. He's got the type of attitude that we want to be involved in our set-up going forward," he said.&nbsp;

All-rounder Ben Stokes has said that animated and aggressive body language might work well for Virat Kohli but that is not something how England operate. The question was in reference to Indian captain Virat Kohli's aggressive demeanour while fielding or celebrating a dismissal.

All-rounder Ben Stokes has said that animated and aggressive body language might work well for Virat Kohli but that is not something how England operate. The question was in reference to Indian captain Virat Kohli's aggressive demeanour while fielding or celebrating a dismissal. "Every team and every player has a certain way of operating in the field, which makes them successful. As a team over the last four-five years, that's not the way that works for us," Stokes said on the eve of their must-win second ODI against India. "We stick to what we do best and what we make is to build a better side. Each team is entitled to their own way of operations. India have there and we have ours," the dashing all-rounder said. Stokes said he prefers Kohli when he doesn't get runs as it is not good for England. "Personally, I prefer Virat doesn't get runs, because that's not good for us,” Stokes quipped. ALSO READ: IPL has played a huge part: KL Rahul on youngsters in Team India brimming with confidence In Joe Root's absence, Stokes was promoted to number three spot from being a finisher. However, the change in position has not affected his mindset. "I did actually message Root just asking about his mindset at No 3. He was pretty clear to me and just said 'play the way that you play'. Just because he plays a certain way doesn't mean that I need to try and play like. "At No 3, potentially, I would be facing 100 balls, compared to maybe 60-70 like I normally do. I haven't looked to change too much, just might be facing a slightly different situation, especially when I'm starting off my innings." ALSO READ: ECB ready to offer IPL franchises stakes in The Hundred teams to lure Indian cricketers With Eoin Morgan (split-webbing) and Sam Billings (collar bone) suffering injuries, England may be forced to hand a debut to attacking batsman Liam Livingstone. Stokes is confident that the batsman can wreak havoc if given the nod for the second ODI. "He's one of those guys that won't let the occasion get on top of him if he had that opportunity. He's a fearless cricketer. He's got the type of attitude that we want to be involved in our set-up going forward," he said.

Animated reactions not England's way of operating, says Stokes in reference to Kohli's body language

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