India were asked to bat after England won the toss in the 2nd ODI in Pune. Contrary to expectations that Suryakumar Yadav would make his debut, it was Rishabh Pant who was included in the lineup for the injured Shreyas Iyer. India lead the series 1-0.
India have been dealt a major blow as in-form Shreyas Iyer has been ruled out of the remainder of the series with a dislocated shoulder. As India look to gain an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the three-match series, they will now have the option of playing Suryakumar Yadav or Shubman Gill in the middle order.
Former India Women all-rounder Asha Rawat has cited lack of match practice for series defeat against South Africa. Proteas Women registered a five-wicket win over the hosts in the low-scoring fifth and final women's ODI to seal the series 4-1. The series also marked India's return to international cricket after 12 months.
The five-match T20I series will begin from March 12 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. All the five games will be played at the same venue.
With Rohit Sharma coming in as opener, the Indian team will have to make a choice between Shikhar Dhawan and KL Rahul at the top. The Indian squad also has the Mumbai Indians duo of Ishan Kishen and Suryakumar Yadav to bolster the middle-order along with an in-form Rishabh Pant.
A limited-over leg spinner and an all-format wicketkeeper-batsman have been added to nation's anti-doping watchdog's revised list of Registered Testing Pool (RTP), reports Times of India.
Anjum Chopra, former captain of India women's cricket team, feels that the hosts will secure a 3-2 win against England in the five-match T20I series starting from Friday. India have included some fresh names in their T20I squad as Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan and Rahul Tewatia earned national call-ups.
After centurion Rishabh Pant's departure, Sundar stuck in the middle with Axar Patel as the two all-rounders stitched a century stand to heap misery on England bowlers.
While India slipped after their 227-run defeat to England in the opening Test in Chennai, the visitors kept alive their hopes of making the final of the inaugural event.
In an exclusive conversation with Shubman Gill's father, Lakhvinder Singh Gill revealed the conversation with son at the end of Day 4 of the 1st Test in Chennai. The Indian opener remained unbeaten on 16 at the end of Day 4 as the side needs 381 more runs to beat England in the first Test in Chennai.
It wasn't the start Team India would've wanted as Rohit Sharma (6) and Shubman Gill (29) were dismissed cheaply in the opening session of Day 3, after England were bowled out on 578. Both the players aimed at scoring runs with quick pace and gave away their wickets to fast bowler Jofra Archer.
India and England play four Test matches. The first two matches will be held at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai (Feb 5-9 and Feb 13-17) while the next two will be held in Ahmedabad (Feb 24-28 and Mar 4-8). The four-Test series will hold a great significance in deciding whether India will book a place in the final of WTC.
The Tamil Nadu pacer, who shot to fame with IPL 2020, says Test cricket is all about endurance and that's what the team wants to work on.
The England bowler said that Kohli doesn't have "any weakness," adding that the Indian skipper will be motivated to make a comeback.
Bowling quicker in the air brought success to Monty Panesar in the 2012 tour of India but England left-arm spinner Jack Leach feels the same tactic may not work for him on his maiden series against the mighty hosts.
The four-match Test series will begin in Chennai at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on February 5. The first two Tests will be played in Chennai and the final two at the Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Even as Tyagi remained on the bench, he insisted that observing some of the best bowlers in business do their job was a "great experience."
India skipper Virat Kohli posted a workout video on Instagram while in quarantine in the team hotel ahead of England Test series. India are all set to host England in a four-Test series which will play a crucial role in deciding whether the Kohli-led side will make it to the final of the World Test Championship at the iconic Lord's stadium. The first two Tests will be played in Chennai while the action for the last two Tests will shift to Ahmedabad.
India and England to play four Test matches. The first two matches will be held at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai (Feb 5-9 and Feb 13-17) while the next two will be held in Ahmedabad (Feb 24-28 and Mar 4-8).
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