Indian captain Virat Kohli and James Anderson had an angry exchange on Day 4 of the second Test between India and England at the Lord's.&nbsp;

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This happened during the first session when India lost their openers quickly. In the 17th over, Kohli engaged in a war of words with England pacer Jimmy Anderson. The Indian captain pointed out that the pacer was seemingly running on the danger zone of the pitch, which did not please Anderson and said something to Virat Kohli.&nbsp;

“You swearing at me again are you? This isn’t your fu**ing backyard,” Kohli hit back at the pacer's comments. Anderson still continued after the fifth ball to which Kohli replied: "Chirp chirp chirp. This is what old age makes you."

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Team India did not have an ideal start on Day 4 after they lost both their openers cheaply. Kohli and Pujara tried stabilising the innings, but the Indian skipper fell to Sam Curran. Pujara and vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane brought India back in the game after putting up a 100-run stand.&nbsp;

But after Pujara's dismissal, India soon lost the wickets of Ajinkya Rahane and Ravindra Jadeja. At the end of Day 4, India were on 181/6 with Pant and Ishant on strike and have a lead of 154 runs.

Indian captain Virat Kohli and James Anderson had an angry exchange on Day 4 of the second Test between India and England at the Lord's. ALSO READ: Former Pakistan skipper feels this Indian youngster can replace 'struggling' Cheteshwar Pujara This happened during the first session when India lost their openers quickly.

Indian captain Virat Kohli and James Anderson had an angry exchange on Day 4 of the second Test between India and England at the Lord's. ALSO READ: Former Pakistan skipper feels this Indian youngster can replace 'struggling' Cheteshwar Pujara This happened during the first session when India lost their openers quickly. In the 17th over, Kohli engaged in a war of words with England pacer Jimmy Anderson. The Indian captain pointed out that the pacer was seemingly running on the danger zone of the pitch, which did not please Anderson and said something to Virat Kohli. “You swearing at me again are you? This isn’t your fu**ing backyard,” Kohli hit back at the pacer's comments. Anderson still continued after the fifth ball to which Kohli replied: "Chirp chirp chirp. This is what old age makes you." WATCH: Kohli vs Anderson 2021. pic.twitter.com/awziOIK3vF — vkohli (@vkohli_cric) August 15, 2021 × Team India did not have an ideal start on Day 4 after they lost both their openers cheaply. Kohli and Pujara tried stabilising the innings, but the Indian skipper fell to Sam Curran. Pujara and vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane brought India back in the game after putting up a 100-run stand. But after Pujara's dismissal, India soon lost the wickets of Ajinkya Rahane and Ravindra Jadeja. At the end of Day 4, India were on 181/6 with Pant and Ishant on strike and have a lead of 154 runs.

'This isn’t your backyard': Virat Kohli and James Anderson engage in verbal spat - WATCH

Ian Chappell figures that if players trust Test cricket is the pinnacle of the game, they need to push for a culmination to talk about approaches to keep the format alive. Ian Chappell likewise recommended that the players could name Indian skipper Virat Kohli as their spokesperson.&nbsp;

During the Trent Bridge match, Virat Kohli had believed that it is the obligation of players to keep Test cricket alive by creating quality cricket.&nbsp;

“If players truly believe Test cricket is the pinnacle then they need to agitate for a summit on the game's future; they could do no better than appoint Kohli their spokesperson,” Ian Chappell suggested in his segment for ESPN Cricinfo.

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With the plenty of limited-overs challenges and T20 groups jumping up across the globe, many cricket specialists dread for the eventual fate of Test cricket. Ian Chappell concurred that new formats are just jumbling the cricketing plan.&nbsp;

“The players should want more of a say in the future direction of the game. Instead of devising more formats, which in turn results in an absurdly cluttered schedule, there needs to be rationalization in order to produce a blueprint for the game's future," he wrote.

"A much-needed forum on this subject should include a wide range of participants: players, administrators, media, sponsors, medical people, and the public,” he added.

Ian Chappell excused perspectives that the nature of batting and handling in cricket has worked on as of late. Clarifying his contemplations on the equivalent, he said:&nbsp;

"It's often said that players have improved. The comment needs clarification. If the reference is to batters being more powerful hitters, then it's true. Are they better equipped to navigate tough spells of bowling for a long period?" he wrote.

"In most cases, the answer is an emphatic no. It's the same when people profess that fielding has improved. There's no doubt the number of athletic catches in the outfield has increased, and they are often spectacular in their execution. Has slip catching improved? Most definitely not. The bulk of the regularly spilt chances occur because of one simple flaw in footwork, and yet it remains uncorrected,” he added.

ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="http://13.235.153.162/sports/cricket-jos-buttler-has-still-not-got-the-belief-to-score-runs-in-test-cricket-says-vvs-laxman-405502" hreflang="en">Cricket: Jos Buttler has still not got the belief to score runs in Test cricket, says VVS Laxman</a>

Ian Chappell further thought that the abilities needed to prevail in the conventional adaptation of the game must be procured at a youthful age. Clarifying how this can be accomplished.

“The skills required to excel at Test level need to be acquired at a young age and then honed in tough competition as the player rises through the grades. This can only be achieved if enough countries have a functional development system," he composed.

"If this is the case then Test cricket can remain vibrant, otherwise, it will wither on the vine. If those skills are properly honed, a player can adapt to any length of the game - Kohli being a good example,” he concluded.&nbsp;

Ian Chappell figures that if players trust Test cricket is the pinnacle of the game, they need to push for a culmination to talk about approaches to keep the format alive.

Ian Chappell figures that if players trust Test cricket is the pinnacle of the game, they need to push for a culmination to talk about approaches to keep the format alive. Ian Chappell likewise recommended that the players could name Indian skipper Virat Kohli as their spokesperson. During the Trent Bridge match, Virat Kohli had believed that it is the obligation of players to keep Test cricket alive by creating quality cricket. “If players truly believe Test cricket is the pinnacle then they need to agitate for a summit on the game's future; they could do no better than appoint Kohli their spokesperson,” Ian Chappell suggested in his segment for ESPN Cricinfo. ALSO READ: Cricket: Mohammed Siraj explains about his ‘finger on lips’ celebration With the plenty of limited-overs challenges and T20 groups jumping up across the globe, many cricket specialists dread for the eventual fate of Test cricket. Ian Chappell concurred that new formats are just jumbling the cricketing plan. “The players should want more of a say in the future direction of the game. Instead of devising more formats, which in turn results in an absurdly cluttered schedule, there needs to be rationalization in order to produce a blueprint for the game's future," he wrote. "A much-needed forum on this subject should include a wide range of participants: players, administrators, media, sponsors, medical people, and the public,” he added. Ian Chappell excused perspectives that the nature of batting and handling in cricket has worked on as of late. Clarifying his contemplations on the equivalent, he said: "It's often said that players have improved. The comment needs clarification. If the reference is to batters being more powerful hitters, then it's true. Are they better equipped to navigate tough spells of bowling for a long period?" he wrote. "In most cases, the answer is an emphatic no. It's the same when people profess that fielding has improved. There's no doubt the number of athletic catches in the outfield has increased, and they are often spectacular in their execution. Has slip catching improved? Most definitely not. The bulk of the regularly spilt chances occur because of one simple flaw in footwork, and yet it remains uncorrected,” he added. ALSO READ: Cricket: Jos Buttler has still not got the belief to score runs in Test cricket, says VVS Laxman Ian Chappell further thought that the abilities needed to prevail in the conventional adaptation of the game must be procured at a youthful age. Clarifying how this can be accomplished. “The skills required to excel at Test level need to be acquired at a young age and then honed in tough competition as the player rises through the grades. This can only be achieved if enough countries have a functional development system," he composed. "If this is the case then Test cricket can remain vibrant, otherwise, it will wither on the vine. If those skills are properly honed, a player can adapt to any length of the game - Kohli being a good example,” he concluded.

Make Virat Kohli your spokesperson; agitate for a summit on Test cricket’s future: Ian Chappell

The Virat Kohli-led team India donned red caps to support a special cause during the second day of the second Test match between India and England at Lord's Cricket Ground on August 13. The official handle of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared an image of players from both countries standing in a heart shape with other match officials.

On the second day of the Lord's Test, players from both teams wore red caps to support Ruth Strauss Foundation.&nbsp;

Ruth Strauss Foundation was established by former England captain Andrew Strauss after his wife, Ruth, passed away at the age of 46 in 2018 from a non-smoking lung cancer.&nbsp;

The aim of the foundation aims to raise awareness about the non-smoking lung cancers and also raise funds for research. The foundation also offers emotional support to bereaved families.&nbsp;

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As per the Lord's Cricket Ground website, all in-ground branding was red and the full crowd of spectators showed their support by turning the stands into a sea of red.&nbsp;

The site also mentioned that&nbsp;Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar supported by hand signing a limited number of prints.&nbsp;

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"We are delighted to once again see Lord’s turn Red for Ruth and are grateful for the ongoing support of the cricketing family and wider public. It’s through people’s generosity that we are able to bring Ruth’s vision of supporting families facing one of life’s toughest tests to life," said Andrew Strauss as quoted by Lord's Cricket Ground website.&nbsp;

"Through the work of the Foundation and the launch of the Family Support Service we can give families who find themselves in a similar position to ours the help and guidance that is so badly needed," he added.&nbsp;

India is currently touring to England for a five-match Test series, of which, the first one was ended in a draw as the final Day was washed away.&nbsp;

In the second Test match, England were&nbsp;119-3 at stumps on the second day, still 245 runs adrift of India's first-innings 364.

The Virat Kohli-led team India donned red caps to support a special cause during the second day of the second Test match between India and England at Lord's Cricket Ground on August 13.

The Virat Kohli-led team India donned red caps to support a special cause during the second day of the second Test match between India and England at Lord's Cricket Ground on August 13. The official handle of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared an image of players from both countries standing in a heart shape with other match officials. On the second day of the Lord's Test, players from both teams wore red caps to support Ruth Strauss Foundation. Ruth Strauss Foundation was established by former England captain Andrew Strauss after his wife, Ruth, passed away at the age of 46 in 2018 from a non-smoking lung cancer. The aim of the foundation aims to raise awareness about the non-smoking lung cancers and also raise funds for research. The foundation also offers emotional support to bereaved families. ALSO READ | Sourav Ganguly gets nostalgic at Lord's, shares epic throwback pictures Happy to be a part of #RedForRuth #TeamIndia https://t.co/ULV5h0R4u8 — BCCI (@BCCI) August 13, 2021 × As per the Lord's Cricket Ground website, all in-ground branding was red and the full crowd of spectators showed their support by turning the stands into a sea of red. The site also mentioned that Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar supported by hand signing a limited number of prints. ALSO READ | Cricket: Rohit Sharma's epic gesture to a journalist during press conference goes viral - WATCH £530,721 was raised for @RuthStraussFdn today ❤️ A truly memorable and special day at Lord's.#LoveLords | #RedForRuth — Lord's Cricket Ground (@HomeOfCricket) August 13, 2021 × Thank you to everyone who came to Lord's today and wore #RedForRuth. We hope you enjoyed your day and we look forward to seeing many of you again soon.#LoveLords | #ENGvIND pic.twitter.com/U7G8UwLRpl — Lord's Cricket Ground (@HomeOfCricket) August 13, 2021 × 🔔 Sir Andrew Strauss and children supported by the work of the @RuthStraussFdn rang the five-minute bell to commence Day Two ❤️#LoveLords | #RedForRuth pic.twitter.com/rZTfGJ7YxE — Lord's Cricket Ground (@HomeOfCricket) August 13, 2021 × "We are delighted to once again see Lord’s turn Red for Ruth and are grateful for the ongoing support of the cricketing family and wider public. It’s through people’s generosity that we are able to bring Ruth’s vision of supporting families facing one of life’s toughest tests to life," said Andrew Strauss as quoted by Lord's Cricket Ground website. "Through the work of the Foundation and the launch of the Family Support Service we can give families who find themselves in a similar position to ours the help and guidance that is so badly needed," he added. India is currently touring to England for a five-match Test series, of which, the first one was ended in a draw as the final Day was washed away. In the second Test match, England were 119-3 at stumps on the second day, still 245 runs adrift of India's first-innings 364.

Cricket: INDvsENG- Virat Kohli-led team wore red caps for a special cause during Day 2 of Lord's Test

Netizens were left fuming after an incident took place on Day 3 of the second Test between India and England on Saturday. A section of the crowd at Lord's hurled bottle corks at Indian batsman KL Rahul.&nbsp;

ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-rishabh-pant-reminds-me-of-adam-gilchrist-says-former-england-cricketer-david-lloyd-405376" hreflang="en">Cricket - 'Rishabh Pant reminds me of Adam Gilchrist', says former England cricketer David Lloyd</a>

The uncalled incident took place during the 69th over of England's innings and Rahul was standing at the third man boundary when he complained about something being thrown from the crowd.&nbsp;

India captain Virat Kohli, who was the fielding on the slips, was not pleased with the incident and signalled him to throw it back to the crowd.&nbsp;

The video of Virat Kohli signalling KL Rahul went viral on social media and the incident received a lot of reaction from the netizens. Twitteratis lashed out at the unruly crowd and called it unacceptable.&nbsp;

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England skipper Joe Root got his 22nd Test century for his country to bring his side back in the game after losing quick wickets. England now trail by 48 runs as India scored 364 runs in the first innings. &nbsp;

Netizens were left fuming after an incident took place on Day 3 of the second Test between India and England on Saturday. A section of the crowd at Lord's hurled bottle corks at Indian batsman KL Rahul.

Netizens were left fuming after an incident took place on Day 3 of the second Test between India and England on Saturday. A section of the crowd at Lord's hurled bottle corks at Indian batsman KL Rahul. ALSO READ: Cricket - 'Rishabh Pant reminds me of Adam Gilchrist', says former England cricketer David Lloyd The uncalled incident took place during the 69th over of England's innings and Rahul was standing at the third man boundary when he complained about something being thrown from the crowd. India captain Virat Kohli, who was the fielding on the slips, was not pleased with the incident and signalled him to throw it back to the crowd. The video of Virat Kohli signalling KL Rahul went viral on social media and the incident received a lot of reaction from the netizens. Twitteratis lashed out at the unruly crowd and called it unacceptable. This is Unacceptable. England crowd was throwing beer korks towards KL Rahul. #INDvENG #KLRahul #ViratKohli pic.twitter.com/d2X2GNIMhs — Dipanjan Chatterjee (@Dipanja39368924) August 14, 2021 × England don't spare their own players ... racism....we saw during Euro Cup final....they can't stand competition...worst crowd in the world — poonam gosar karani (@poonamkarani) August 14, 2021 × First time I feel Kohli is absolutely right. — K D (@ImKrishna423) August 14, 2021 × England skipper Joe Root got his 22nd Test century for his country to bring his side back in the game after losing quick wickets. England now trail by 48 runs as India scored 364 runs in the first innings.

Cricket: England fans hurl bottle corks at KL Rahul, Virat Kohli's reaction goes viral - WATCH

India's star spinner Ravichandran Ashwin did not find a place in the team for the second Test against England at Lord's as&nbsp;the Men in Blue named Ishant Sharma as their replacement for injured Shardul Thakur.&nbsp;

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Thakur sustained an injury on his left hamstring and was ruled out of the Test and Ashwin was considered as the main bowler who would replace him, but the team went ahead with Ishant Sharma.&nbsp;

Indian skipper Virat Kohli explained the reason behind it.&nbsp;

“We announced 12 within the group and Ashwin definitely was part of that. But after looking at the pitch, the conditions and considering how a fourth seamer can be an attacking option, this makes the most sense for us as a team,” Kohli said at the toss when asked about the reasons for not picking Ashwin.

Earlier, Skipper Kohli had mentioned in the pre-match press conference that they will not be looking for an extra batting option while replacing Thakur.&nbsp;

“Everyone wants to contribute, it's about getting into the game as a batsman. We just need to get the job done, whoever it is, that's our main focus. Especially with crowds back in, it's a pleasure to be here. An honour to play in front of crowds for what should be a cracker,” Kohli said.

India XI: Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli (c), Ajinkya Rahane, Rishabh Pant(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Ishant Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj

England XI: Rory Burns, Dominic Sibley, Haseeb Hameed, Joe Root (c), Jonny Bairstow, Jos Buttler (w), Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Ollie Robinson, Mark Wood, James Anderson.

India's star spinner Ravichandran Ashwin did not find a place in the team for the second Test against England at Lord's as the Men in Blue named Ishant Sharma as their replacement for injured Shardul Thakur.

India's star spinner Ravichandran Ashwin did not find a place in the team for the second Test against England at Lord's as the Men in Blue named Ishant Sharma as their replacement for injured Shardul Thakur. ALSO READ: Cricket: Smriti Mandhana withdraws from The Hundred due to personal reasons Thakur sustained an injury on his left hamstring and was ruled out of the Test and Ashwin was considered as the main bowler who would replace him, but the team went ahead with Ishant Sharma. Indian skipper Virat Kohli explained the reason behind it. “We announced 12 within the group and Ashwin definitely was part of that. But after looking at the pitch, the conditions and considering how a fourth seamer can be an attacking option, this makes the most sense for us as a team,” Kohli said at the toss when asked about the reasons for not picking Ashwin. Earlier, Skipper Kohli had mentioned in the pre-match press conference that they will not be looking for an extra batting option while replacing Thakur. “Everyone wants to contribute, it's about getting into the game as a batsman. We just need to get the job done, whoever it is, that's our main focus. Especially with crowds back in, it's a pleasure to be here. An honour to play in front of crowds for what should be a cracker,” Kohli said. India XI: Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli (c), Ajinkya Rahane, Rishabh Pant(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Ishant Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj England XI: Rory Burns, Dominic Sibley, Haseeb Hameed, Joe Root (c), Jonny Bairstow, Jos Buttler (w), Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Ollie Robinson, Mark Wood, James Anderson.

'Makes most sense for us': Virat Kohli explains reason behind choosing Ishant Sharma over R Ashwin

Team India skipper Virat Kohli might have not been in the best form with the bat, he is unquestionably giving off an impression of being in an acceptable form with his captaincy abilities.&nbsp;

While there were a couple of skeptics who scrutinized his captaincy after the World Test Championship final loss against New Zealand, Virat Kohli was very good with his calls in the first Test against England, which finished in a draw.&nbsp;

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In spite of a faltering batting show in the first innings in Nottingham, Virat Kohli's brilliant choices when handling assisted India with entering the last day as the top picks, just for the downpour to ruin their chances.&nbsp;

Presently, as the two teams get ready for the second Test set to start from today at Lord's, India allrounder Ravindra Jadeja, who was likewise a part of the Virat Kohli-drove U-19 group that had won the U-19 World Cup in 2008, said that the right-hand batsman has developed as a skipper throughout the long term.&nbsp;

"Yes, I have been playing with him since under-19. He has matured now and is always positive. He always looks to win the game no matter with which team we are playing, whether we are playing a big game or just a normal series," Ravindra Jadeja told news agency ANI.

"He is always dominant, so, he creates a good environment within the team, and that is the plus point of his captaincy and he always looks to be aggressive on the field," he added.

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In the interim, Ravindra Jadeja likewise opened up on the forthcoming second phase of IPL following the England Tests, and he said that it will be useful in setting up the team for the T20 World Cup.&nbsp;

"Yes, the IPL comes right after the England Test series so it's good preparation before the World Cup. Plus, we are playing both IPL and World Cup in UAE, and I think the same venue helps us a lot. That will be good preparation before the World Cup," he concluded.

Team India skipper Virat Kohli might have not been in the best form with the bat, he is unquestionably giving off an impression of being in an acceptable form with his captaincy abilities.

Team India skipper Virat Kohli might have not been in the best form with the bat, he is unquestionably giving off an impression of being in an acceptable form with his captaincy abilities. While there were a couple of skeptics who scrutinized his captaincy after the World Test Championship final loss against New Zealand, Virat Kohli was very good with his calls in the first Test against England, which finished in a draw. ALSO READ: Cricket: Rishabh Pant 'has the capability to carry on and play long innings,' says skipper Virat Kohli In spite of a faltering batting show in the first innings in Nottingham, Virat Kohli's brilliant choices when handling assisted India with entering the last day as the top picks, just for the downpour to ruin their chances. Presently, as the two teams get ready for the second Test set to start from today at Lord's, India allrounder Ravindra Jadeja, who was likewise a part of the Virat Kohli-drove U-19 group that had won the U-19 World Cup in 2008, said that the right-hand batsman has developed as a skipper throughout the long term. "Yes, I have been playing with him since under-19. He has matured now and is always positive. He always looks to win the game no matter with which team we are playing, whether we are playing a big game or just a normal series," Ravindra Jadeja told news agency ANI. "He is always dominant, so, he creates a good environment within the team, and that is the plus point of his captaincy and he always looks to be aggressive on the field," he added. ALSO READ: Cricket: 'Things can change so quickly,' says Stuart Broad as injury rules him out of England-India series In the interim, Ravindra Jadeja likewise opened up on the forthcoming second phase of IPL following the England Tests, and he said that it will be useful in setting up the team for the T20 World Cup. "Yes, the IPL comes right after the England Test series so it's good preparation before the World Cup. Plus, we are playing both IPL and World Cup in UAE, and I think the same venue helps us a lot. That will be good preparation before the World Cup," he concluded.

Cricket: 'He creates a good environment within the team': Ravindra Jadeja on India skipper Virat Kohli

Since the Independence and partition of both nations, the competition between India and Pakistan has been visible in many aspects of life.

And cricket is an arena in which this is seen, often with ferocious displays of loyalty and nationalism from both sides.

At any India-Pakistan cricket match, reputation of both the nations is at stake, and the teams don't want to leave any stone unturned in their quest to win.

The cricket rivalry between India and Pakistan has been fierce and heated for many years. But did you know that some cricketers played for both sides?

As both nations mark their Independence Day this weekend, take a look at three cricketers who have represented both India and Pakistan. 
 
Abdul Hafeez Kardar

Abdul Hafeez Kardar, known as the "Father of Pakistan Cricket," is the first player on our list.

He was one of those to have represented both Pakistan and India in international cricket.

He was the Pakistan team's first captain. Kardar was a member of the Indian squad prior to the country's Independence. After that, he represented Pakistan.

He is considered as one of the best left-arm spinners of Pakistan history, and his batting was as beautiful and a visual treat.

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Against England, Abdul represented India in 1946. In that series, though, he did not have much of an influence.

He played three tests for India before moving to Pakistan where he played a total of 23 tests.

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He received the ‘Pride of Performance Award’ from the Pakistan government in 1958.

Amir Elahi

Amir Elahi played for India once, against Australia in Sydney in 1947, and five times for Pakistan in 1952-53, all in India.

He was 44 years old when he played his last Test match in Calcutta.

Elahi began his career as a medium-pace bowler before switching to leg-breaks and googlies, for which he was best known.

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While Elahi's international career was too little to be evaluated only on records, he had a stellar first-class career.

Gul Mohammad

Gul Mohammad was a brilliant batsman, as well as a great fielder and bowler.

Due to his great domestic performance, he received an international call-up in 1946.

Gul made his test debut against England at Lord's and went on to play seven more tests for India.

From 1946 until 1955, he was a member of the Indian cricket team. After playing eight tests for India, &nbsp;he migrated to Lahore and lived there.&nbsp;

He also played for Pakistan in one test against Australia in Karachi in 1956.

When he played for Pakistan versus Australia in 1956, he became the third player to represent both countries.

Since the Independence and partition of both nations, the competition between India and Pakistan has been visible in many aspects of life. And cricket is an arena in which this is seen, often with ferocious displays of loyalty and nationalism from both sides.

Since the Independence and partition of both nations, the competition between India and Pakistan has been visible in many aspects of life. And cricket is an arena in which this is seen, often with ferocious displays of loyalty and nationalism from both sides. At any India-Pakistan cricket match, reputation of both the nations is at stake, and the teams don't want to leave any stone unturned in their quest to win. The cricket rivalry between India and Pakistan has been fierce and heated for many years. But did you know that some cricketers played for both sides? As both nations mark their Independence Day this weekend, take a look at three cricketers who have represented both India and Pakistan. Abdul Hafeez Kardar Abdul Hafeez Kardar, known as the "Father of Pakistan Cricket," is the first player on our list. He was one of those to have represented both Pakistan and India in international cricket. He was the Pakistan team's first captain. Kardar was a member of the Indian squad prior to the country's Independence. After that, he represented Pakistan. He is considered as one of the best left-arm spinners of Pakistan history, and his batting was as beautiful and a visual treat. × Against England, Abdul represented India in 1946. In that series, though, he did not have much of an influence. He played three tests for India before moving to Pakistan where he played a total of 23 tests. × He received the ‘Pride of Performance Award’ from the Pakistan government in 1958. Amir Elahi Amir Elahi played for India once, against Australia in Sydney in 1947, and five times for Pakistan in 1952-53, all in India. He was 44 years old when he played his last Test match in Calcutta. Elahi began his career as a medium-pace bowler before switching to leg-breaks and googlies, for which he was best known. × While Elahi's international career was too little to be evaluated only on records, he had a stellar first-class career. Gul Mohammad Gul Mohammad was a brilliant batsman, as well as a great fielder and bowler. Due to his great domestic performance, he received an international call-up in 1946. Gul made his test debut against England at Lord's and went on to play seven more tests for India. From 1946 until 1955, he was a member of the Indian cricket team. After playing eight tests for India, he migrated to Lahore and lived there. He also played for Pakistan in one test against Australia in Karachi in 1956. When he played for Pakistan versus Australia in 1956, he became the third player to represent both countries.

Did you know? Three cricketers represented both India and Pakistan in international Test matches

Virat Kohli commended wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant. Virat Kohli said Pant, who scored a 20-ball 25 in the first Test, is an intelligent cricketer with a capacity to adjust to any circumstance.&nbsp;

“He has the capability to carry on and play long innings. He is intelligent&nbsp;if you are looking to save the Test, he will play like that. And if the game is 50-50, he will take the chance and change the game," he said while addressing the pre-match press conference.

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"That is how he plays and that is who he is. We want him to be that way. From Rishabh, we expect that he plays the innings that change the momentum of the game and take that balance towards us. He is going to play this way," he added.

Indian captain Virat Kohli has excused concerns encompassing Ajinkya Rahane's batting form. He said Team India are not focussing on singular exhibitions but rather on how well they play as a unit.&nbsp;

Virat Kohli's perceptions come ahead of India's second Test against England, which begins on Thursday. He referred to the commitments of Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, and Jasprit Bumrah in the first Test as instances of teamwork.&nbsp;

"I do not think that is an area of concern. Our basic focus is not to think about where are people individually at the moment. Collectively, how much strength they bring into the team is our focus," he said.

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"As a batting unit, we are looking to perform in difficult conditions so that we are in winning positions and someone is going to put their hand up every game. In the last match, KL Rahul, Jadeja, Bumrah, Rishabh with the cameo, they were outstanding, 'he added.

"Rohit gave us a solid start as well so look people are going to contribute every now and then. You need to understand as a side, what is the best batting outfit you can present on the park," he concluded.&nbsp;

Virat Kohli commended wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant. Virat Kohli said Pant, who scored a 20-ball 25 in the first Test, is an intelligent cricketer with a capacity to adjust to any circumstance.

Virat Kohli commended wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant. Virat Kohli said Pant, who scored a 20-ball 25 in the first Test, is an intelligent cricketer with a capacity to adjust to any circumstance. “He has the capability to carry on and play long innings. He is intelligent if you are looking to save the Test, he will play like that. And if the game is 50-50, he will take the chance and change the game," he said while addressing the pre-match press conference. ALSO READ: Cricket: Team India eyes redemption as they face England at the iconic Lord's stadium "That is how he plays and that is who he is. We want him to be that way. From Rishabh, we expect that he plays the innings that change the momentum of the game and take that balance towards us. He is going to play this way," he added. Indian captain Virat Kohli has excused concerns encompassing Ajinkya Rahane's batting form. He said Team India are not focussing on singular exhibitions but rather on how well they play as a unit. Virat Kohli's perceptions come ahead of India's second Test against England, which begins on Thursday. He referred to the commitments of Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, and Jasprit Bumrah in the first Test as instances of teamwork. "I do not think that is an area of concern. Our basic focus is not to think about where are people individually at the moment. Collectively, how much strength they bring into the team is our focus," he said. ALSO READ: Cricket - India vs England, 2nd Test: Weather forecast, Pitch conditions, Probable XI "As a batting unit, we are looking to perform in difficult conditions so that we are in winning positions and someone is going to put their hand up every game. In the last match, KL Rahul, Jadeja, Bumrah, Rishabh with the cameo, they were outstanding, 'he added. "Rohit gave us a solid start as well so look people are going to contribute every now and then. You need to understand as a side, what is the best batting outfit you can present on the park," he concluded.

Cricket: Rishabh Pant 'has the capability to carry on and play long innings,' says skipper Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli communicated his disappointment after the India-England Trent Bridge Test finished in a draw, with the last day getting washed away because of a downpour. He said his side had their chances. Pursuing 209 to go one up in the five-match series, India were 52 for one at stumps on Day 4, requiring 157 additional to win on the last day. With nine wickets in hand, India had their odds of a win, however, that was at last not to be, as there was no play conceivable on the last day.&nbsp;

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“We were expecting rain on days three and four, but it chose to come on Day Five. It would have been enjoyable to play and watch, but it’s a shame. This is exactly what we wanted to do -&nbsp;start strong. On Day Five, we knew we had our chances," said the Indian skipper in the post-match presentation.&nbsp;

“We certainly felt like we were on top of the game. Getting that lead was crucial, but it’s a shame we couldn’t finish day five. Getting to fifty overnight was important. It wasn’t just about survival. It was about getting the boundaries when we got the chance,” he added.

India were in a tricky situation in the first innings of the Test, losing four wickets with just 112 on the board after a 97-run opening stand. The lower order suddenly came great and contributed indispensable runs. The last three players contributed 41 runs to help India acquire a key 95-run first-innings lead.&nbsp;

“It’s the hard work of three-odd weeks. They were in the nets regularly, and we got a lead of 95 purely from their efforts. Those runs were gold dust. I think they did a tremendous job with the bat,” he said.

Talking about the combination for the remainder of the series, Virat Kohli said that the Indian team is probably going to continue with four pacers and one spinner in the leftover four Tests.&nbsp;

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“Most likely, it will be a template going ahead, but we’ve always been adaptable as well, to the conditions and pace of the wicket. It’s going to be an exciting series to be a part of, as India-England always is," he concluded.

The second Test of the series begins at Lord's on August 12.

Virat Kohli communicated his disappointment after the India-England Trent Bridge Test finished in a draw, with the last day getting washed away because of a downpour.

Virat Kohli communicated his disappointment after the India-England Trent Bridge Test finished in a draw, with the last day getting washed away because of a downpour. He said his side had their chances. Pursuing 209 to go one up in the five-match series, India were 52 for one at stumps on Day 4, requiring 157 additional to win on the last day. With nine wickets in hand, India had their odds of a win, however, that was at last not to be, as there was no play conceivable on the last day. ALSO READ: IND vs ENG, 1st Test: Rain plays spoilsport, Nottingham test ends in dull draw “We were expecting rain on days three and four, but it chose to come on Day Five. It would have been enjoyable to play and watch, but it’s a shame. This is exactly what we wanted to do - start strong. On Day Five, we knew we had our chances," said the Indian skipper in the post-match presentation. “We certainly felt like we were on top of the game. Getting that lead was crucial, but it’s a shame we couldn’t finish day five. Getting to fifty overnight was important. It wasn’t just about survival. It was about getting the boundaries when we got the chance,” he added. India were in a tricky situation in the first innings of the Test, losing four wickets with just 112 on the board after a 97-run opening stand. The lower order suddenly came great and contributed indispensable runs. The last three players contributed 41 runs to help India acquire a key 95-run first-innings lead. “It’s the hard work of three-odd weeks. They were in the nets regularly, and we got a lead of 95 purely from their efforts. Those runs were gold dust. I think they did a tremendous job with the bat,” he said. Talking about the combination for the remainder of the series, Virat Kohli said that the Indian team is probably going to continue with four pacers and one spinner in the leftover four Tests. ALSO READ: Cricket: ICC Player of the Month nominations for July announced “Most likely, it will be a template going ahead, but we’ve always been adaptable as well, to the conditions and pace of the wicket. It’s going to be an exciting series to be a part of, as India-England always is," he concluded. The second Test of the series begins at Lord's on August 12.

Cricket: 'We certainly felt like we were on top of the game' - Virat Kohli after rain forces draw in Nottingham

The skipper of the India cricket team Virat Kohli has praised Indian athletes for their campaign at Tokyo Olympics 2020. Virat congratulated all the winners and participants and wished them luck for the future. Virat also wrote that "winning and losing is part of the sport", but giving the best for the nation is what "matters" the most.&nbsp;

As the 16-day event ended on Sunday (August 8), India marked its most successful Games in history by winning seven medals - one gold, two silver and four bronze. For India, the medal winners are Neeraj Chopra (Gold), Ravi Kumar (Silver), Mirabai Chanu (Silver), Bajrang Punia (Bronze), PV Sindhu (Bronze), Lovlina Borgohain (Bronze) and the men's hockey team (Bronze).&nbsp;

"Congratulations to all our winners and participants at the Olympics. Winning and losing is a part of sport, but what matters is you gave your best for the nation. We are so proud of you and I wish you all the very best going forward. Jai Hind," wrote Virat.&nbsp;

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At the Tokyo Olympics, India had sent its biggest-ever contingent to Tokyo Olympics with 126 athletes across 18 sports, out of which there were 54 female athletes. Indian athletes participated in 69 cumulative events across, which was the highest ever for the country.&nbsp;

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Virat is currently on an England tour for a five-match Test series, of which the first ended giving no result after the match at Trent Bridge on Sunday was washed out, The play on the fifth and final day was called off due to rain and not even a single ball was bowled. Chasing 209 runs to win, India were looking good as they were 52/1 overnight and needed 157 runs to win. &nbsp;

Kohli was disappointed as he said, "We were expecting rain on days three and four but it chose to come on day five. It would have been enjoyable to play and watch, but it’s a shame. This is exactly what we wanted to do; start strong. On day five we knew we had our chances. We certainly felt like we were on top of the game. Getting that lead was crucial, but it’s a shame we couldn’t finish day five. Getting to fifty overnight was important. We just didn’t want to play for survival."

The skipper of the India cricket team Virat Kohli has praised Indian athletes for their campaign at Tokyo Olympics 2020. Virat congratulated all the winners and participants and wished them luck for the future.

The skipper of the India cricket team Virat Kohli has praised Indian athletes for their campaign at Tokyo Olympics 2020. Virat congratulated all the winners and participants and wished them luck for the future. Virat also wrote that "winning and losing is part of the sport", but giving the best for the nation is what "matters" the most. As the 16-day event ended on Sunday (August 8), India marked its most successful Games in history by winning seven medals - one gold, two silver and four bronze. For India, the medal winners are Neeraj Chopra (Gold), Ravi Kumar (Silver), Mirabai Chanu (Silver), Bajrang Punia (Bronze), PV Sindhu (Bronze), Lovlina Borgohain (Bronze) and the men's hockey team (Bronze). "Congratulations to all our winners and participants at the Olympics. Winning and losing is a part of sport, but what matters is you gave your best for the nation. We are so proud of you and I wish you all the very best going forward. Jai Hind," wrote Virat. IN PICS | India among countries with highest cash-rewards for Olympic medalists - Check out the complete list Congratulations to all our winners and participants at the Olympics. Winning and losing is a part of sport, but what matters is you gave your best for the nation. We are so proud of you and I wish you all the very best going forward. Jai Hind. 🇮🇳🙏#tokyo2020 #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/xHkfQVutWg — Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) August 8, 2021 × At the Tokyo Olympics, India had sent its biggest-ever contingent to Tokyo Olympics with 126 athletes across 18 sports, out of which there were 54 female athletes. Indian athletes participated in 69 cumulative events across, which was the highest ever for the country. IN PICS | From Ravi Kumar to PV Sindhu: Indian Athletes get mind-boggling cash rewards after winning medals in Tokyo Olympic Virat is currently on an England tour for a five-match Test series, of which the first ended giving no result after the match at Trent Bridge on Sunday was washed out, The play on the fifth and final day was called off due to rain and not even a single ball was bowled. Chasing 209 runs to win, India were looking good as they were 52/1 overnight and needed 157 runs to win. Kohli was disappointed as he said, "We were expecting rain on days three and four but it chose to come on day five. It would have been enjoyable to play and watch, but it’s a shame. This is exactly what we wanted to do; start strong. On day five we knew we had our chances. We certainly felt like we were on top of the game. Getting that lead was crucial, but it’s a shame we couldn’t finish day five. Getting to fifty overnight was important. We just didn’t want to play for survival."

'We are so proud': Virat Kohli's message for Indian winners and participants at Tokyo Olympics

Virat Kohli and James Anderson renewed their on-field rivalry on Thursday during the Day 2 of the first Test between India and England. Skipper Virat got out on a golden duck after he failed to read the swing off Anderson's delivery.&nbsp;

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40-year-old Jimmy Anderson is regarded as a legend in terms of a Test bowler, whereas, Virat Kohli is one of the best batsmen in modern-day cricket.&nbsp;

However, the veteran bowler got the better of him in the first Test, but skipper Kohli will be rearing to take his revenge in the second innings.&nbsp;

Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq feels that this legendary battle will go on throughout the series and the momentum will keep swinging.&nbsp;

"Anderson vs Kohli has been quite a contest over the years. It was there in the beginning, then we did not get to see it for a while but whenever these two have come across, Anderson has been able to dismiss him 8 to 9 times," Inzamam said in a video on Youtube.

"But Virat played him well last time at Trent Bridge, so now we will get to see this riveting battle throughout the series. Both are big players, world-class players, so momentum will keep swinging," he added.

Team India ended at 125/4 on Day 2 and are still 58 runs behind England's first innings total. KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant will be looking forward to extending the innings and take a lead against the hosts.

Virat Kohli and James Anderson renewed their on-field rivalry on Thursday during the Day 2 of the first Test between India and England. Skipper Virat got out on a golden duck after he failed to read the swing off Anderson's delivery.

Virat Kohli and James Anderson renewed their on-field rivalry on Thursday during the Day 2 of the first Test between India and England. Skipper Virat got out on a golden duck after he failed to read the swing off Anderson's delivery. ALSO READ: Pics: Indian athletes get massive cash rewards post winning medals in Tokyo 40-year-old Jimmy Anderson is regarded as a legend in terms of a Test bowler, whereas, Virat Kohli is one of the best batsmen in modern-day cricket. However, the veteran bowler got the better of him in the first Test, but skipper Kohli will be rearing to take his revenge in the second innings. Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq feels that this legendary battle will go on throughout the series and the momentum will keep swinging. "Anderson vs Kohli has been quite a contest over the years. It was there in the beginning, then we did not get to see it for a while but whenever these two have come across, Anderson has been able to dismiss him 8 to 9 times," Inzamam said in a video on Youtube. "But Virat played him well last time at Trent Bridge, so now we will get to see this riveting battle throughout the series. Both are big players, world-class players, so momentum will keep swinging," he added. Team India ended at 125/4 on Day 2 and are still 58 runs behind England's first innings total. KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant will be looking forward to extending the innings and take a lead against the hosts.

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The Indian team went ahead with four pacers and one spinner for the first Test against England. The team management decided to leave star spinner Ravichandran Ashwin out of the Playing XI.&nbsp;

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Former England fast bowler Steve Harmison was not impressed with India's decision to leave Ashwin out.&nbsp;

"I’m surprised; I’m very surprised. I think the England cricket team might be having a little smile in that dressing room and thinking ‘we’re happy with Ashwin not playing’. He got runs with the bat; he was unbelievable with the ball in India. Ashwin has got a ridiculous number of wickets in English conditions. He played County cricket, got six wickets against Surrey not long ago," Harmison said on ESPNCricinfo.

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Team India went ahead with Jasprit Bumrah, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj in their pace department. In terms of the spinner, they went ahead with Jadeja as the player offers an all-rounder option and can perform well with the bat.&nbsp;

"India could beat themselves by not picking the right side. We’re talking about two senior spin bowlers who have bowled a lot of overs in Test cricket, who understand the game, who control the game even if the ball is not turning and still have a positive impact. So for me, as an English man, I’m over the moon with this Indian team because I think Ravichandran Ashwin should have been playing for India, alongside Jadeja," he added.

The Indian team went ahead with four pacers and one spinner for the first Test against England. The team management decided to leave star spinner Ravichandran Ashwin out of the Playing XI.

The Indian team went ahead with four pacers and one spinner for the first Test against England. The team management decided to leave star spinner Ravichandran Ashwin out of the Playing XI. ALSO READ: Cricket - 'Hit a rock bottom': Virat Kohli recalls forgettable 2014 England series Former England fast bowler Steve Harmison was not impressed with India's decision to leave Ashwin out. "I’m surprised; I’m very surprised. I think the England cricket team might be having a little smile in that dressing room and thinking ‘we’re happy with Ashwin not playing’. He got runs with the bat; he was unbelievable with the ball in India. Ashwin has got a ridiculous number of wickets in English conditions. He played County cricket, got six wickets against Surrey not long ago," Harmison said on ESPNCricinfo. IN PICS| From Virat Kohli to Simone Biles: Sports icons who battled with mental health issues Team India went ahead with Jasprit Bumrah, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj in their pace department. In terms of the spinner, they went ahead with Jadeja as the player offers an all-rounder option and can perform well with the bat. "India could beat themselves by not picking the right side. We’re talking about two senior spin bowlers who have bowled a lot of overs in Test cricket, who understand the game, who control the game even if the ball is not turning and still have a positive impact. So for me, as an English man, I’m over the moon with this Indian team because I think Ravichandran Ashwin should have been playing for India, alongside Jadeja," he added.

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Indian skipper Virat Kohli has been an absolute superstar for the Men in Blue. His records and stats are mind-boggling in the world of cricket. However, the prolific batsman has gone through some of the darkest phases in his career.&nbsp;

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One such phase was the forgettable series of England in the year 2014 when the Indian batsman scored just 134 runs from four Tests and averaged just over 13 with scores of 1, 8, 25, 0, 39, 28, 0, 7, 6 and 20. However, he bounced back in form during the tour of Australia, later that year when he scored 692 runs in four Tests.&nbsp;

"To be honest before that Australia tour, I was treating every foreign tour like, more like an engineering exam, that I have to pass somehow and I have to show people that I can play at this level," Kohli told Dinesh Karthik in an interaction on Sky Sports.

"There I realised that once you are down and out, there was hardly anyone who came to help me, there was hardly anyone who was looking towards me and saying listen let’s work together and you know try to get your game up to speed, everyone was just going after me left, right and centre. So, I was like I am playing to prove these people long, for what, I have got nothing to do with them, they literally have nothing to contribute in my life."

"So, I went back home, I was down for quite a bit, the great thing that happened at that stage was, I realised who is with me, who’s not, things were filtered to an extent that I just got so relaxed when I went back home, I was like okay. I have hit a rock bottom now, no one believes in me, everyone thinks I should not be playing Test cricket, so what can I do, I can just work hard as I can," Kohli elaborated.

He recalled his pep talk with Sachin Tendulkar and how his advice helped him change his play.&nbsp;

"I went into a bubble, I went to Bombay as well, I called Sachin Tendulkar, I asked for his help, I said I want to get my game right, I want to understand what it is like to score runs at this level, my mindset was simple. I went back home and I told myself, listen you can’t play Test cricket to show people that you can play in England, Australia and not get out. If you don’t score it is not a point, you play this game to make your team win. So my mindset was I am going to go to Australia and how I am going to score runs against these guys.

"I wasn’t going out there to survive, and from the time I got back home till the Australia tour, I promise you I was visualizing everyday, when I was working out in the gym, that I am hitting Mitchell Johnson, I am hitting these guys all over the park. Those things came to life eventually because I convinced myself to an extent, when I went there I was absolutely fearless and things just started flowing."

Indian skipper Virat Kohli has been an absolute superstar for the Men in Blue. His records and stats are mind-boggling in the world of cricket. However, the prolific batsman has gone through some of the darkest phases in his career.

Indian skipper Virat Kohli has been an absolute superstar for the Men in Blue. His records and stats are mind-boggling in the world of cricket. However, the prolific batsman has gone through some of the darkest phases in his career. IN PICS| From Virat Kohli to Simone Biles: Sports icons who battled with mental health issues One such phase was the forgettable series of England in the year 2014 when the Indian batsman scored just 134 runs from four Tests and averaged just over 13 with scores of 1, 8, 25, 0, 39, 28, 0, 7, 6 and 20. However, he bounced back in form during the tour of Australia, later that year when he scored 692 runs in four Tests. "To be honest before that Australia tour, I was treating every foreign tour like, more like an engineering exam, that I have to pass somehow and I have to show people that I can play at this level," Kohli told Dinesh Karthik in an interaction on Sky Sports. "There I realised that once you are down and out, there was hardly anyone who came to help me, there was hardly anyone who was looking towards me and saying listen let’s work together and you know try to get your game up to speed, everyone was just going after me left, right and centre. So, I was like I am playing to prove these people long, for what, I have got nothing to do with them, they literally have nothing to contribute in my life." "So, I went back home, I was down for quite a bit, the great thing that happened at that stage was, I realised who is with me, who’s not, things were filtered to an extent that I just got so relaxed when I went back home, I was like okay. I have hit a rock bottom now, no one believes in me, everyone thinks I should not be playing Test cricket, so what can I do, I can just work hard as I can," Kohli elaborated. He recalled his pep talk with Sachin Tendulkar and how his advice helped him change his play. "I went into a bubble, I went to Bombay as well, I called Sachin Tendulkar, I asked for his help, I said I want to get my game right, I want to understand what it is like to score runs at this level, my mindset was simple. I went back home and I told myself, listen you can’t play Test cricket to show people that you can play in England, Australia and not get out. If you don’t score it is not a point, you play this game to make your team win. So my mindset was I am going to go to Australia and how I am going to score runs against these guys. "I wasn’t going out there to survive, and from the time I got back home till the Australia tour, I promise you I was visualizing everyday, when I was working out in the gym, that I am hitting Mitchell Johnson, I am hitting these guys all over the park. Those things came to life eventually because I convinced myself to an extent, when I went there I was absolutely fearless and things just started flowing."

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James Anderson has no expectation of easing back down, Ahead of the first Test against India at Trent Bridge, James Anderson reviewed how he was practically very nearly saying goodbye to the game.&nbsp;

Flashes will undoubtedly fly when quite possibly the most productive seamer&nbsp;of this era faced perhaps the best batsman to play the game. James Anderson had the advantage in 2014. Virat Kohli was left puzzled against such a show of swing bowling and got back with an average of 13.40 across 10 innings.&nbsp;

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The Indian captain returned subsequent to getting his work done and managed everything, beginning with a ton at Edgbaston. The on-field enemies are set to meet again.

James Anderson focused on the significance of the wicket of Virat Kohli, given the effect the Team India skipper has on the team as a batsman and a skipper.&nbsp;

'You always want to challenge yourself against the best in the world and he's certainly that. We know how big a player he is for them both as a batsman and as captain, he has a huge influence on that team," he said.

"So we know he's a big wicket and to be honest I don't care if I get him out. As long as somebody gets him out that's the main thing. He's an important wicket," he added.

The 39-year-old could just deliver four overs in the aggregate of the notable 2019 Ashes series. He was injured and had to undergo rehabilitation. It required an intercession from his wife to keep him in the game, and James Anderson has been productive since the time of his return.&nbsp;

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"A big reason I am still playing cricket is my wife. She's been really supportive. When I pulled my calf in the first Ashes Test, it was the second or third time I had pulled my calf and I was really considering whether I wanted to go through the rehab again," he said.&nbsp;

"She basically took us away on holiday and told me to stop being silly. She told me to carry on. She wants me to keep playing; she encourages me to keep playing. She's quite happy for me not to be around the house I think," he concluded. 
&nbsp;

James Anderson has no expectation of easing back down, Ahead of the first Test against India at Trent Bridge, James Anderson reviewed how he was practically very nearly saying goodbye to the game.

James Anderson has no expectation of easing back down, Ahead of the first Test against India at Trent Bridge, James Anderson reviewed how he was practically very nearly saying goodbye to the game. Flashes will undoubtedly fly when quite possibly the most productive seamer of this era faced perhaps the best batsman to play the game. James Anderson had the advantage in 2014. Virat Kohli was left puzzled against such a show of swing bowling and got back with an average of 13.40 across 10 innings. ALSO READ: Cricket: England, India lock horns in first Test of the new World Test Championship cycle The Indian captain returned subsequent to getting his work done and managed everything, beginning with a ton at Edgbaston. The on-field enemies are set to meet again. James Anderson focused on the significance of the wicket of Virat Kohli, given the effect the Team India skipper has on the team as a batsman and a skipper. 'You always want to challenge yourself against the best in the world and he's certainly that. We know how big a player he is for them both as a batsman and as captain, he has a huge influence on that team," he said. "So we know he's a big wicket and to be honest I don't care if I get him out. As long as somebody gets him out that's the main thing. He's an important wicket," he added. The 39-year-old could just deliver four overs in the aggregate of the notable 2019 Ashes series. He was injured and had to undergo rehabilitation. It required an intercession from his wife to keep him in the game, and James Anderson has been productive since the time of his return. ALSO READ: Cricket: 1st Test, Live streaming: When and where to watch India vs England? "A big reason I am still playing cricket is my wife. She's been really supportive. When I pulled my calf in the first Ashes Test, it was the second or third time I had pulled my calf and I was really considering whether I wanted to go through the rehab again," he said. "She basically took us away on holiday and told me to stop being silly. She told me to carry on. She wants me to keep playing; she encourages me to keep playing. She's quite happy for me not to be around the house I think," he concluded.

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The much-anticipated India-England series is set to start on August 4 in Nottingham. It will also kick off the second cycle of the World Test Championship.

The England side enjoys home benefit which will assume a key part.

The Indian group has been in England for more than two months currently however have not played a lot of cricket.

They were offered a break after the World Test title last and entered the bio-bubble in mid-July. India played a warm-up match against the County XI but Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane were not a part of the team.

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<h2>Head-to-Head</h2>

Overall: A total of 126 Test matches have been played between the two sides. Team India have won 48 of them, England has won 29 and 49 matches have been drawn.

However, in England: A total of 62 Test matches have been played between the two sides. Team India have won seven of them, England has won 34 and 21 matches have finished in a draw.

The last time these two sides clashed in a four-match Test series facilitated by India was in February this year. In the last Test, India ruled England with a complete win by an innings and 25 runs, consequently taking the series 3-1.

<h2>England</h2>

Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer will miss this series. Jofra Archer is nursing a physical issue while Ben Stokes has taken a break because of mental wellness issues.

The pacer, however, is an imperative part of the team and can be supplanted because of the immense assets that England has.

Any semblance of Rory Burns, Dom Sibley, Dan Lawrence, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope on occasion don't rouse the most elevated level of certainty and it very well may be intriguing with regards to how they counter India's experienced spinner Ravichandran Ashwin and pace bowler Mohammed Shami.

England's Probable Playing XI: Rory Burns, Dominic Sibley, Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root (C), Jos Buttler (WK), Daniel Lawrence, Ollie Robinson/Sam Curran, Stuart Broad, Mark Wood, James Anderson, and Jack Leach.

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<h2>India</h2>

For India, Shubhman Gill, Washington Sundar, and Avesh Khan have been ruled out of the series while Mayank Agarwal has been ruled out of the first Test. KL Rahul is probably going to accomplice Rohit Sharma as an opener.

The middle-order will have an enormous job on its hands as captain Virat Kohli, Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane are three of the most experienced Test batsmen in the Indian team. They were not amongst the runs in the World Test Championship final and will hope to have an effect from the beginning of the series against England.

It is intriguing to see whether India picks two spinners in Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin in its playing XI or go with a swing bowler in Shardul Thakur or Mohammed Siraj.

India's Probable Playing XI: Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli (C), Ajinkya Rahane, Rishabh Pant (WK), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja/Shardul Thakur, Ishant Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, and Mohammed Shami.

The much-anticipated India-England series is set to start on August 4 in Nottingham. It will also kick off the second cycle of the World Test Championship. The England side enjoys home benefit which will assume a key part.

The much-anticipated India-England series is set to start on August 4 in Nottingham. It will also kick off the second cycle of the World Test Championship. The England side enjoys home benefit which will assume a key part. The Indian group has been in England for more than two months currently however have not played a lot of cricket. They were offered a break after the World Test title last and entered the bio-bubble in mid-July. India played a warm-up match against the County XI but Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane were not a part of the team. ALSO READ: Cricket: 1st Test, Live streaming: When and where to watch India vs England? Head-to-Head Overall: A total of 126 Test matches have been played between the two sides. Team India have won 48 of them, England has won 29 and 49 matches have been drawn. However, in England: A total of 62 Test matches have been played between the two sides. Team India have won seven of them, England has won 34 and 21 matches have finished in a draw. The last time these two sides clashed in a four-match Test series facilitated by India was in February this year. In the last Test, India ruled England with a complete win by an innings and 25 runs, consequently taking the series 3-1. England Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer will miss this series. Jofra Archer is nursing a physical issue while Ben Stokes has taken a break because of mental wellness issues. The pacer, however, is an imperative part of the team and can be supplanted because of the immense assets that England has. Any semblance of Rory Burns, Dom Sibley, Dan Lawrence, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope on occasion don't rouse the most elevated level of certainty and it very well may be intriguing with regards to how they counter India's experienced spinner Ravichandran Ashwin and pace bowler Mohammed Shami. England's Probable Playing XI: Rory Burns, Dominic Sibley, Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root (C), Jos Buttler (WK), Daniel Lawrence, Ollie Robinson/Sam Curran, Stuart Broad, Mark Wood, James Anderson, and Jack Leach. ALSO READ: England's cricket tour of Bangladesh for September-October postponed until 2023 India For India, Shubhman Gill, Washington Sundar, and Avesh Khan have been ruled out of the series while Mayank Agarwal has been ruled out of the first Test. KL Rahul is probably going to accomplice Rohit Sharma as an opener. The middle-order will have an enormous job on its hands as captain Virat Kohli, Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane are three of the most experienced Test batsmen in the Indian team. They were not amongst the runs in the World Test Championship final and will hope to have an effect from the beginning of the series against England. It is intriguing to see whether India picks two spinners in Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin in its playing XI or go with a swing bowler in Shardul Thakur or Mohammed Siraj. India's Probable Playing XI: Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli (C), Ajinkya Rahane, Rishabh Pant (WK), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja/Shardul Thakur, Ishant Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, and Mohammed Shami.

Cricket: England, India lock horns in first Test of the new World Test Championship cycle

From Virat Kohli to Simone Biles: Sports icons who battled with mental health issues

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.

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<h2>When to watch&nbsp;England and India, 1st&nbsp;Test?</h2>

The 1st&nbsp;Test&nbsp;between England and India will begin at 15:30&nbsp;PM IST on August 4th and the toss will take place at 15:00&nbsp;PM IST.&nbsp;

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<h2>Where to watch England and India, 1st&nbsp;Test?</h2>

The match is set to take place at Trent Bridge ground in Nottingham

<h2>Where will England and India, 1st&nbsp;Test&nbsp;be live-streamed?&nbsp;</h2>

The 1st&nbsp;Test between England and India will be streamed live on SonyLiv.&nbsp;

<h2>Where will&nbsp;England and India, 1st&nbsp;Test&nbsp;be telecasted?</h2>

The 1st&nbsp;Test between England and India 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. As the 3rd T20I is set to be played on July 28, here are all the details about the time, place, live streaming of India vs Sri Lanka, 3rd T20I. When to watch England and India, 1st Test? The 1st Test between England and India will begin at 15:30 PM IST on August 4th and the toss will take place at 15:00 PM IST. ALSO READ: Cricket- 'Even 20-30 runs matter a lot': Ajinkya Rahane hopeful for contributions from tail-enders Where to watch England and India, 1st Test? The match is set to take place at Trent Bridge ground in Nottingham Where will England and India, 1st Test be live-streamed? The 1st Test between England and India will be streamed live on SonyLiv. Where will England and India, 1st Test be telecasted? The 1st Test between England and India will be aired live on Sony Sports Network.

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Former India pacer Ashish Nehra feels if opening batsman Rohit Sharma has a good England tour, the chances of India winning the series against the Three Lions would increase.

India and England will lock horns in a five-match Test series beginning Wednesday at Trent Bridge, Nottingham. The series will mark the start of the second cycle of the World Test Championship.

Mayank Agarwal has been ruled out of the first Test due to a concussion. Shubman Gill was ruled out earlier, and Nehra believes that KL Rahul should be given a go as the opening partner to Rohit Sharma.

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"The team management earlier said that we are looking at KL Rahul in the middle order. But see, I have seen KL Rahul as an opener in white-ball format. Before Hanuma Vihari, why not KL Rahul? Although I already feel that we have too many people floating around the opening slot, I hope Rohit plays all Tests. If I had to take chance, I would rather go in with KL Rahul as an opener," said Nehra during a virtual press conference organised by a media outlet.&nbsp;

"I really hope Rohit Sharma has a good England tour. If he has a good tour, then we as a team, our chances will be much better. If you can start well, it will keep a strong foundation," he added.

When asked whether Mohammed Siraj should be given a go in the first Test, Nehra said: "Yes, Mohammed Siraj is waiting in the wings but he has to wait for his turn. Everybody knows that Siraj is a very skillful bowler but here you are talking about a guy like Jasprit Bumrah who has done really well in the last five-six years since his arrival. You have to start with Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, and Ishant Sharma."

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"If you want a fourth fast bowler, we are not there, the captain, coach, and team management can take a call based on who has been bowling well. Whether you want to go with Umesh Yadav or you want to play Siraj. But if you are playing three seamers then you will start with Bumrah, Shami, and Ishant unless there is an injury to any of them," he added.

Nehra also said that he does not agree with the concept that every bowler needs to be able to swing the ball in England to get success. "I don`t agree that you need only swing bowlers in England. Look at somebody like Stuart Broad. Even Jofra Archer is not a swing bowler. But they are England`s main weapons, so a lot depends on how you bowl and it`s not like Bumrah or Shami can`t swing the ball or they need one particular surface to achieve results," said Nehra.

Answering a question of whether India has the best possible opportunity to defeat England in England with Ben Stokes opting out of the series, Nehra said: "See, you cannot say this is the best opportunity. In 2007, India won 1-0 when Rahul Dravid was the captain, but you should not think of it like a now or never situation. England has resources, new players are coming in and they are going through a transition. Ben Stokes is not there, but Buttler is there. You are talking about a team sport, Stokes is an all-rounder, but that can happen to any team. India has to play really well to defeat England in England."

When asked what sort of combination India should opt for in the series against England, Nehra said: "It all depends on the surface you are playing. When you talk about three-four seamers, these discussions just happen when you are playing in England, Australia, South Africa, or New Zealand. There is more life on the pitches, I agree but it is not like there is swing available on every pitch you play."

India's tour of England will be live on SONY SIX channels from 3.30 pm IST on August 4.&nbsp;

Former India pacer Ashish Nehra feels if opening batsman Rohit Sharma has a good England tour, the chances of India winning the series against the Three Lions would increase.

Former India pacer Ashish Nehra feels if opening batsman Rohit Sharma has a good England tour, the chances of India winning the series against the Three Lions would increase. India and England will lock horns in a five-match Test series beginning Wednesday at Trent Bridge, Nottingham. The series will mark the start of the second cycle of the World Test Championship. Mayank Agarwal has been ruled out of the first Test due to a concussion. Shubman Gill was ruled out earlier, and Nehra believes that KL Rahul should be given a go as the opening partner to Rohit Sharma. ALSO READ | Cricket: Mayank Agarwal ruled out of first Test against England "The team management earlier said that we are looking at KL Rahul in the middle order. But see, I have seen KL Rahul as an opener in white-ball format. Before Hanuma Vihari, why not KL Rahul? Although I already feel that we have too many people floating around the opening slot, I hope Rohit plays all Tests. If I had to take chance, I would rather go in with KL Rahul as an opener," said Nehra during a virtual press conference organised by a media outlet. "I really hope Rohit Sharma has a good England tour. If he has a good tour, then we as a team, our chances will be much better. If you can start well, it will keep a strong foundation," he added. When asked whether Mohammed Siraj should be given a go in the first Test, Nehra said: "Yes, Mohammed Siraj is waiting in the wings but he has to wait for his turn. Everybody knows that Siraj is a very skillful bowler but here you are talking about a guy like Jasprit Bumrah who has done really well in the last five-six years since his arrival. You have to start with Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, and Ishant Sharma." ALSO READ: ENGvsIND: Cricket is secondary, just want my friend to be okay, says Joe Root on Ben Stokes "If you want a fourth fast bowler, we are not there, the captain, coach, and team management can take a call based on who has been bowling well. Whether you want to go with Umesh Yadav or you want to play Siraj. But if you are playing three seamers then you will start with Bumrah, Shami, and Ishant unless there is an injury to any of them," he added. Nehra also said that he does not agree with the concept that every bowler needs to be able to swing the ball in England to get success. "I don`t agree that you need only swing bowlers in England. Look at somebody like Stuart Broad. Even Jofra Archer is not a swing bowler. But they are England`s main weapons, so a lot depends on how you bowl and it`s not like Bumrah or Shami can`t swing the ball or they need one particular surface to achieve results," said Nehra. Answering a question of whether India has the best possible opportunity to defeat England in England with Ben Stokes opting out of the series, Nehra said: "See, you cannot say this is the best opportunity. In 2007, India won 1-0 when Rahul Dravid was the captain, but you should not think of it like a now or never situation. England has resources, new players are coming in and they are going through a transition. Ben Stokes is not there, but Buttler is there. You are talking about a team sport, Stokes is an all-rounder, but that can happen to any team. India has to play really well to defeat England in England." When asked what sort of combination India should opt for in the series against England, Nehra said: "It all depends on the surface you are playing. When you talk about three-four seamers, these discussions just happen when you are playing in England, Australia, South Africa, or New Zealand. There is more life on the pitches, I agree but it is not like there is swing available on every pitch you play." India's tour of England will be live on SONY SIX channels from 3.30 pm IST on August 4.

ENGvsIND: If Rohit Sharma has a good tour, India's chances of winning will be more, says Ashish Nehra

The cricket fans are excitedly hanging tight for the eagerly awaited five-match Test series between England and India which gets under from August 4 in Nottingham.&nbsp;

Ahead of the first match, Virat Kohli spoke with former Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik during which the Indian skipper uncovered his point of view to play a Test match on English soil. He said it takes 'relentless madness’ and single-minded pursuit of excellence to win a Test series here.

“I’ll answer your second question first, it takes 'relentless madness and the pursuit of excellence' every day on a series of five tests, to tell you that I want to do the hard work and that I want to find myself in tough situations every test match every day," he said.

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"And you’re going to be ready for that kind of workload and that kind of mental load," he added.

For the Indian skipper, winning in England is just winning elsewhere and it's about the team culture of taking a stab at victory.&nbsp;

“To answer your first question, for me personally it means nothing more than winning a test match or test series anywhere else in the world. Like I said, to me these things aren’t career anecdotes or career milestones," he said.

“We get on the pitch and we compete and we look to win every test match, that’s what matters most to me, because again, it’s a culture, it’s results,” he added.

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“For Indian cricket, it will be a huge thing and we have done it before and we can do it again, but this culture is what is dearest to me and I will do whatever I can, even if you lose a test match," said the Indian skipper.

“I want us to aim for the win and not surrender and try to save a test match on the third or fourth day, that’s just not acceptable to me,” he added

“So for me, as I said, the milestones don’t matter. If I had played for milestones in my career, I probably wouldn’t have half of what I have right now. My state of mind is quite clear and for us, it’s just the pursuit of excellence," he concluded.

The cricket fans are excitedly hanging tight for the eagerly awaited five-match Test series between England and India which gets under from August 4 in Nottingham.

The cricket fans are excitedly hanging tight for the eagerly awaited five-match Test series between England and India which gets under from August 4 in Nottingham. Ahead of the first match, Virat Kohli spoke with former Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik during which the Indian skipper uncovered his point of view to play a Test match on English soil. He said it takes 'relentless madness’ and single-minded pursuit of excellence to win a Test series here. “I’ll answer your second question first, it takes 'relentless madness and the pursuit of excellence' every day on a series of five tests, to tell you that I want to do the hard work and that I want to find myself in tough situations every test match every day," he said. ALSO READ: Cricket: Mayank Agarwal ruled out of first Test against England "And you’re going to be ready for that kind of workload and that kind of mental load," he added. For the Indian skipper, winning in England is just winning elsewhere and it's about the team culture of taking a stab at victory. “To answer your first question, for me personally it means nothing more than winning a test match or test series anywhere else in the world. Like I said, to me these things aren’t career anecdotes or career milestones," he said. “We get on the pitch and we compete and we look to win every test match, that’s what matters most to me, because again, it’s a culture, it’s results,” he added. ALSO READ: ENGvsIND: Cricket is secondary, just want my friend to be okay, says Joe Root on Ben Stokes “For Indian cricket, it will be a huge thing and we have done it before and we can do it again, but this culture is what is dearest to me and I will do whatever I can, even if you lose a test match," said the Indian skipper. “I want us to aim for the win and not surrender and try to save a test match on the third or fourth day, that’s just not acceptable to me,” he added “So for me, as I said, the milestones don’t matter. If I had played for milestones in my career, I probably wouldn’t have half of what I have right now. My state of mind is quite clear and for us, it’s just the pursuit of excellence," he concluded.

Cricket: 'It takes relentless madness, pursuit of excellence' to win Test series in England, says Virat Kohli

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..."

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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'

The India-New Zealand final in Southampton last month was the most-watched on average across all series that were part of the inaugural ICC World Test Championship (WTC), recording a total cumulative global dedicated audience of 177 million, with live viewership touching 130.6 million across 89 territories.&nbsp;

India contributed most of the audience with Star Sports and national broadcaster Doordarshan accounting for a whopping 94.6% consumption of the intensely contested match that saw New Zealand complete an eight-wicket win on the Reserve Day.

In addition to the English-language world feed, Star had produced local language feeds in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada.&nbsp;

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<h2>World Test Championship&nbsp;final viewership numbers</h2>

The viewership was also impressive in New Zealand. considering its small population and the inconvenient time of broadcast, over 200,000 people staying up all night or waking up very early in the mornings to watch their team win the battle of attrition and lift the coveted Test Mace on Sky Sport.

In the United Kingdom, Sky Sports recorded the highest-rated match in the 2019-2021 WTC cycle for a match not involving hosts England and the Reserve Day was also the most-watched day of a non-England Test match since 2015.

The launch of ICC’s OTT platform ICC.tv resulted in an additional 665,100 live views from over 145 territories outside of the key broadcast markets, totaling 14 million viewing minutes.

ICC digital platforms witnessed total views of over 500 million across all video content watched during the match window. Facebook provided most of the consumption across ICC digital assets with 423 million views and 368 million minutes consumed on the ICC Page.&nbsp;

The Reserve Day saw the most views ever recorded across the ICC Facebook page on a single day, with 65.7 million individual views across the 24-hour period, surpassing the 64.3 million enjoyed during the final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2020.&nbsp;

Instagram added a further 70 million individual views across the final, with Stories providing nearly 10% of these. Further contributions from the ICC website and mobile app, as well ICC’s channels on Twitter and YouTube, took the total video views to 515 million.

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ICC Chief Commercial Officer Anurag Dahiya: “The viewership data for broadcast and digital coverage of the ICC World Test Championship Final presents a really heartening picture, showing strong consumption across territories and languages as well as formats.

“The ICC always strives to give the best possible viewership experience and will continue to invest in resources that enhance the viewing pleasure and engagement of our fans. We thank all our partners for contributing to this success and their support in continuing to elevate our standards in the coming years,” he added.

The India-New Zealand final in Southampton last month was the most-watched on average across all series that were part of the inaugural ICC World Test Championship (WTC), recording a total cumulative global dedicated audience of 177 million, with live viewership touching 130.

The India-New Zealand final in Southampton last month was the most-watched on average across all series that were part of the inaugural ICC World Test Championship (WTC), recording a total cumulative global dedicated audience of 177 million, with live viewership touching 130.6 million across 89 territories. India contributed most of the audience with Star Sports and national broadcaster Doordarshan accounting for a whopping 94.6% consumption of the intensely contested match that saw New Zealand complete an eight-wicket win on the Reserve Day. In addition to the English-language world feed, Star had produced local language feeds in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada. ALSO READ: Cricket: Sri Lanka vs India 2nd T20I postponed after Krunal Pandya tests positive for COVID-19 World Test Championship final viewership numbers The viewership was also impressive in New Zealand. considering its small population and the inconvenient time of broadcast, over 200,000 people staying up all night or waking up very early in the mornings to watch their team win the battle of attrition and lift the coveted Test Mace on Sky Sport. In the United Kingdom, Sky Sports recorded the highest-rated match in the 2019-2021 WTC cycle for a match not involving hosts England and the Reserve Day was also the most-watched day of a non-England Test match since 2015. The launch of ICC’s OTT platform ICC.tv resulted in an additional 665,100 live views from over 145 territories outside of the key broadcast markets, totaling 14 million viewing minutes. ICC digital platforms witnessed total views of over 500 million across all video content watched during the match window. Facebook provided most of the consumption across ICC digital assets with 423 million views and 368 million minutes consumed on the ICC Page. The Reserve Day saw the most views ever recorded across the ICC Facebook page on a single day, with 65.7 million individual views across the 24-hour period, surpassing the 64.3 million enjoyed during the final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2020. Instagram added a further 70 million individual views across the final, with Stories providing nearly 10% of these. Further contributions from the ICC website and mobile app, as well ICC’s channels on Twitter and YouTube, took the total video views to 515 million. ALSO READ: Cricket: Sachin Tendulkar helps 19-year-old Dipti to pursue her dream of becoming a doctor ICC Chief Commercial Officer Anurag Dahiya: “The viewership data for broadcast and digital coverage of the ICC World Test Championship Final presents a really heartening picture, showing strong consumption across territories and languages as well as formats. “The ICC always strives to give the best possible viewership experience and will continue to invest in resources that enhance the viewing pleasure and engagement of our fans. We thank all our partners for contributing to this success and their support in continuing to elevate our standards in the coming years,” he added.

Cricket: World Test Championship final between India-New Zealand most watched across all series

The skipper of the Indian cricket team Virat Kohli has a special message to all the Indian athletes at the ongoing Tokyo Olympics 2020. Kohli's recorded message was shared by the official handle of BCCI, with the hashtag #Cheer4India in support of the Indian contingent. He particularly praised Olympic silver medalist Mirabai Chanu, who emerged as an inspiration for everyone.&nbsp;

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Apart from the skipper, Rahul Dravid, the former cricketer and head coach of the Sri Lanka tour, has also extended his best wishes to the athletes. In another post, BCCI shared Dravid's pre-recorded message. He said, "Let's come together in cheering for our Indian contingent at the Olympics. Let's cheer for India."

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So far, Mirabai Chanu's silver remains the only medal in the Indian tally after she finished second in the women's 49kg weightlifting event. The 26-year-old managed a total lift of 202 kgs (87kgs in snatch + 115 kgs in clean and jerk) to claim the silver medal. She finished behind the Olympic champion Hou Zhihui of China, who set an Olympic record with a lift of 210 kgs (94+116). Indonesia’s Aisah Windy Cantika took the bronze medal with an effort of 194kg (84+110).&nbsp;

Chanu victory was monumental as it came two decades after Karnam Malleswari became the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal (Bronze) while competing at the 2000 Sydney Games in the women’s 69kg weight category.&nbsp;

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Recently, Rohit Sharma, who is currently with the Indian squad that will face England in the five-match Test series which commences on August 04, also wished the Indian team also wished India at the Tokyo Olympics. Cricketers Ajinkya Rahane and Shubman Gill also send their best wishes.&nbsp;

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The skipper of the Indian cricket team Virat Kohli has a special message to all the Indian athletes at the ongoing Tokyo Olympics 2020. Kohli's recorded message was shared by the official handle of BCCI, with the hashtag #Cheer4India in support of the Indian contingent.

The skipper of the Indian cricket team Virat Kohli has a special message to all the Indian athletes at the ongoing Tokyo Olympics 2020. Kohli's recorded message was shared by the official handle of BCCI, with the hashtag #Cheer4India in support of the Indian contingent. He particularly praised Olympic silver medalist Mirabai Chanu, who emerged as an inspiration for everyone. Also Read: 'Heading back': Mirabai Chanu set to return to India after a memorable Olympics Apart from the skipper, Rahul Dravid, the former cricketer and head coach of the Sri Lanka tour, has also extended his best wishes to the athletes. In another post, BCCI shared Dravid's pre-recorded message. He said, "Let's come together in cheering for our Indian contingent at the Olympics. Let's cheer for India." Watch Virat Kohli and Rahul Dravid's message: #TeamIndia captain @imVkohli has a special message for weightlifter @mirabai_chanu, who won India's first medal at @Tokyo2020. 🇮🇳 👏 👏@IndiaSports | @Media_SAI | @WeAreTeamIndia pic.twitter.com/suRbQmB4bd — BCCI (@BCCI) July 26, 2021 × Rahul Dravid - batting legend & #TeamIndia's Head Coach for the Sri Lanka series - is cheering for our athletes at @Tokyo2020. 👍 👍 Let's join him & #Cheer4India 🇮🇳 👏 👏@IndiaSports | @Media_SAI | @WeAreTeamIndia pic.twitter.com/eJzXjM3IJN — BCCI (@BCCI) July 26, 2021 × So far, Mirabai Chanu's silver remains the only medal in the Indian tally after she finished second in the women's 49kg weightlifting event. The 26-year-old managed a total lift of 202 kgs (87kgs in snatch + 115 kgs in clean and jerk) to claim the silver medal. She finished behind the Olympic champion Hou Zhihui of China, who set an Olympic record with a lift of 210 kgs (94+116). Indonesia’s Aisah Windy Cantika took the bronze medal with an effort of 194kg (84+110). Chanu victory was monumental as it came two decades after Karnam Malleswari became the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal (Bronze) while competing at the 2000 Sydney Games in the women’s 69kg weight category. ALSO READ: Condoms and sex at Olympics: Awareness creation, restrictions and pushback Recently, Rohit Sharma, who is currently with the Indian squad that will face England in the five-match Test series which commences on August 04, also wished the Indian team also wished India at the Tokyo Olympics. Cricketers Ajinkya Rahane and Shubman Gill also send their best wishes. .@ImRo45 shows his support for our athletes at @Tokyo2020. 👏 👏 Let us all come together & #Cheer4India 🇮🇳 👍 👍@IndiaSports | @Media_SAI | @WeAreTeamIndia pic.twitter.com/aVeQFwImKd — BCCI (@BCCI) July 24, 2021 × .@ajinkyarahane88 is cheering for our athletes at @Tokyo2020. 👏 👏 Let's join him & #Cheer4India 🇮🇳 👍👍 @IndiaSports | @Media_SAI | @WeAreTeamIndia pic.twitter.com/atYNYI77Wd — BCCI (@BCCI) July 25, 2021 × .@RealShubmanGill shows his support for our athletes at @Tokyo2020. 👏 👏 Let us all come together & #Cheer4India 🇮🇳 👍 👍 @IndiaSports | @Media_SAI | @WeAreTeamIndia pic.twitter.com/iHrosqTqvG — BCCI (@BCCI) July 26, 2021 × Click here for all Tokyo Olympics updates!

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Former Pakistani captain Salman Butt has weighed in on the much-debated topic in the cricketing arena these days regarding the Indian cricket team. Ever since the Virat Kohli-led team lost the ICC World Test Championship Final (WTC) against New Zealand besides the absence of major ICC trophy since eight years, a gourp of fans have dubbed the Men In Blue as the "new chokers", a tag that has been associated with South Africa team as they have failed to reach finals of major ICC tournaments since their re-admission to cricket in 1992.&nbsp;

Although, India have reputation of giving exemplary performances at the ICC tournaments, but some of the critics have been raising concerns over performances in past few years. Butt, in his YouTube video, straightaway defended the Indian team and said that they dont have a "long history" of not winning an ICC event.&nbsp;

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The 36-year-old mentioned the trophies India won when MS Dhoni was leading the team. He&nbsp;said, "Under previous captain MS Dhoni, India won the Champions Trophy (2013), the World T20 (2007), and the 50-over World Cup (2011). Recently, India played the World Test Championship (WTC) final and the 2019 World Cup semi-final. They have been almost there among the world’s Top 2 teams. So, the frequency of India’s losses is not that much to term them as chokers." India last won an ICC event under the leadership of MS Dhoni in 2013. Since then,&nbsp;they have entered the last four of every ICC tournament and also played the finals on three occasions, but failed to win.&nbsp;

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“Look at the number of semi-finals New Zealand have played in the World Cup. They have played two finals as well (2015 and 2019). Nobody called them chokers. South Africa were termed chokers because they frequently lost big matches. They went down in a lot of finals and crunch games. That isn’t the case with India as yet,” he added.

Meanwhile, team India is all set to play the upcoming T20 World Cup, which is scheduled to take place from October 17 to November 14 this year in the UAE. India and Pakistan are slated to play in the group stage as they are in the same pool. Recently, former Pakistan's fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar predicted the winner. He said that the India and pakistan will play the final clash also and not just that, Pakistan will end up defeating India.&nbsp;

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Former Pakistani captain Salman Butt has weighed in on the much-debated topic in the cricketing arena these days regarding the Indian cricket team. Ever since the Virat Kohli-led team lost the ICC World Test Championship Final (WTC) against New Zealand besides the absence of major ICC trophy since eight years, a gourp of fans have dubbed the Men In Blue as the "new chokers", a tag that has been associated with South Africa team as they have failed to reach finals of major ICC tournaments since their re-admission to cricket in 1992.

Former Pakistani captain Salman Butt has weighed in on the much-debated topic in the cricketing arena these days regarding the Indian cricket team. Ever since the Virat Kohli-led team lost the ICC World Test Championship Final (WTC) against New Zealand besides the absence of major ICC trophy since eight years, a gourp of fans have dubbed the Men In Blue as the "new chokers", a tag that has been associated with South Africa team as they have failed to reach finals of major ICC tournaments since their re-admission to cricket in 1992. Although, India have reputation of giving exemplary performances at the ICC tournaments, but some of the critics have been raising concerns over performances in past few years. Butt, in his YouTube video, straightaway defended the Indian team and said that they dont have a "long history" of not winning an ICC event. ALSO READ | Condoms and sex at Olympics: Awareness creation, restrictions and pushback The 36-year-old mentioned the trophies India won when MS Dhoni was leading the team. He said, "Under previous captain MS Dhoni, India won the Champions Trophy (2013), the World T20 (2007), and the 50-over World Cup (2011). Recently, India played the World Test Championship (WTC) final and the 2019 World Cup semi-final. They have been almost there among the world’s Top 2 teams. So, the frequency of India’s losses is not that much to term them as chokers." India last won an ICC event under the leadership of MS Dhoni in 2013. Since then, they have entered the last four of every ICC tournament and also played the finals on three occasions, but failed to win. ALSO READ: Cricket: BCCI announces schedule for the remainder of IPL 2021 - check out “Look at the number of semi-finals New Zealand have played in the World Cup. They have played two finals as well (2015 and 2019). Nobody called them chokers. South Africa were termed chokers because they frequently lost big matches. They went down in a lot of finals and crunch games. That isn’t the case with India as yet,” he added. Meanwhile, team India is all set to play the upcoming T20 World Cup, which is scheduled to take place from October 17 to November 14 this year in the UAE. India and Pakistan are slated to play in the group stage as they are in the same pool. Recently, former Pakistan's fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar predicted the winner. He said that the India and pakistan will play the final clash also and not just that, Pakistan will end up defeating India. Also Read: Shoaib Akhtar predicts winner of T20 World Cup, says 'India will lose to Pakistan' Click here for sports-related update!

Don't call team India 'chokers', they don't lose often at ICC events: Salman Butt

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