IND vs ENG | Kohli bats for rotation policy in age of bio-bubbles, praises India's bench strength
Cricket | March 03, 2021 19:00 ISTBio-bubbles became imperative for resumption of sporting action after COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc in 2020.
Bio-bubbles became imperative for resumption of sporting action after COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc in 2020.
India annihilated England inside two days in the Pink-ball Test at Motera, days after the visitors crumbled on anther spin-assisting pitch in Chennai in the second Test.
Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah was relieved from the squad ahead of the fourth Test against England.
Pragyan Ojha said that he doesn't agree with the narrative that the pitch was "unplayable", adding that players need to be ready for every surface and condition.
India have a chance to qualify for the final of the World Test Championship even if the side concedes a defeat in the 4th Test against England.
Yadav has tremendous experience in India and his performance in home Tests has been very impressive.
Gaekwad was considered a 'wall' during his playing days for his ability to bat with patience and determination.
Quizzed whether batting will be easier in the final Test as it will be a red ball game again, Crawley answered in affirmative.
Australia coach Andrew McDonald, talking to reporters ahead of the T20I series against New Zealand, said that the entire team will be keeping a tab of the fourth Test between India and England while preparing for their matches.
Earlier, Vaughan had also questioned the ICC for allowing India to get away with such surfaces.
There has been a lot of talk about the spinning tracks in the second Test at Chepauk and the pink ball game at Motera which ended inside two days.
The Indian team, currently leading by 2-1, needs to win or draw the final Test of the series to qualify for the final of inaugural WTC at Lord's.
The unavailability of Bumrah will give India to look at newer options during the ODI contest against England.
Further talking about the series, Irfan predicted that the Kohli-led side will defeat England 3-1 in the Test series and book a place in the World Test Championship (WTC) final at the Lord's.
Gavaskar joked that Jadeja might be wondering why it is taking so long for his dislocated thumb to heal with Axar Patel putting in strong performances.
To prove his point, Laxman cited the example of Steve Smith's trouble against Ashwin during India's recent tour Down Under.
The England spinners praised Ashwin and fellow spinner Axar Patel for putting the visitors through a lot of trouble in the ongoing Test series.
Patel said England expect the fourth and final Test pitch, starting here on Thursday, to also be a spinning track but said the visitors are eager to "punch back" from the two straight losses.
Waugh said he was always fascinated by how the people in India celebrated cricket.
The team members also had a practice session yesterday where Kohli and Rohit were spotted batting while Axar Patel was seen bowling.
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