The two along with Rory Burns were not a part of the Sri Lanka Test series with Stokes and Archer being rested for workload management purpose while Burns skipped the previous tour due to the birth of his first child.
Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli and his actress wife Anushka Sharma have named their daughter Vamika. Anushka took to her official Instagram account to share the first picture of their daughter, who was born on January 11.
A fire at a Brazilian stadium that hosted World Cup games in 2014 caused damage and left some people suffering from smoke inhalation on Saturday.
While addressing a virtual press conference in Tamil Nadu's Chennai on January 30 ahead of the first test match between England and India which will take place from February 05 to February 09 at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, the batsman of England Cricket Team, Jos Buttler spoke about Buttler said, "Young guys are looking forward to their first test in India.
Star Indian opener Rohit Sharma is currently in the bio-bubble quarantine ahead of the four-Test series beginning on February 5. The Indian camp including Rohit has arrived in Chennai ahead of the all-important tour. Rohit featured in the final two Test matches at the SCG and The Gabba in Brisbane and he scored 129 runs in the two matches.
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.
Both, Virat Kohli and Joe Root are regarded as two of the best batsmen in modern-day cricket. Being the captains of their respective sides, major focus will be on them as India and England meet in the four-match Test series, which begins on Feburary 5 in Chennai.
India players including star batsman Rohit Sharma and Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane have arrived in Chennai ahead of the much-awaited Test series against England. Some others like Cheteshwar Pujara, Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant, star of the series-clinching victory in the Brisbane Test, have also reached the venue. Skipper Virat Kohli, who had missed the last three Tests in Australia for the birth of his child, has also arrived. The players of the two teams will be staying in a bio-bubble as part of quarantine protocols and will undergo testing for COVID-19
After hosting a delayed but successful IPL in the UAE because of COVID-19 pandemic, BCCI is eager to host the next edition in India. With the list of players for the auction out, Sachin Tendulkar's son Arjun may find a buyer as well.
India moved to the top of the ICC World Test Championship standings following their remarkable 2-1 series win over Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Shubman Gill (91), Rishabh Pant (89*) and Cheteshwar Pujara (56) all played brilliant innings as India chased down the mammoth 328-run target on the final day of the fourth and final Test at The Gabba.
Former Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene heaped praises on England for their clinical performance during the Sri Lanka tour, resulting in a 2-0 clean sweep of the Test series, and feels their current form sets them up for an exciting series with India, which begins with Test match in Chennai from February 5.
England cricket team has arrived in India for the upcoming tour which will start with four-match test series on February 05 at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The English cricket team and staff landed at the Chennai International Airport. Joe Root-led team will play four tests, five T20Is and three ODIs against the 'Men in Blue' helmed by Virat Kohli. England's India tour will conclude on March 28.
Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant will reach Chennai for England series on Wednesday. The players will undergo mandatory COVID-19 test while English team reached the city earlier today.
Indian opener Rohit Sharma got the starts but failed to convert them on all occasions in the recently-concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy, reigniting doubts over his place in the Test side -- especially in away matches.
After missing out three Test matches against Australia due to paternal leave, Virat Kohli will return for the home series against England which starts on February 5.
India and England are scheduled to play four Tests, five T20Is and three ODIs. The tour will start on first Test, starting February 5 in Chennai.
England skipper Joe Root continued his mastery over spinners on the sub-continent, reaching a second consecutive hundred and helping the tourists reach a dominant total on third day of the second Test at Galle. Root also passed Kevin Pietersen’s tally to become England’s fifth highest run getter.
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).
England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced a 16-member competent squad for the first and second Test match against India. In addition, the England National Selectors have also named six travelling reserves for the visitors.the English players will travel to India for a two-month long tour.
Team India's stand-in captain during Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, Ajinkya Rahane on January 21 was welcomed at his residence in Mumbai. People of Mumbai welcomed Rahane with drum beats celebrations. India retained the Border-Gavaskar Trophy by beating Australia 2-1. On Tuesday, Australia's fortress -- The Gabba -- was finally breached. It took 32 years and two months, but the unthinkable was achieved as an injury-ravaged young Indian team beat Australia by three wickets against all odds to take the series 2-1.
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