With Stokes and Brendon McCullum at the helm, Ahmed cuts a relaxed figure.
India's bid to win a 17th consecutive home Test series, however, hinges on the success of their three-pronged spin attack comprising Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel.
England were in a commanding position as they took a 94-run first innings lead over the West Indies on the second day of the third and final Test.
One of England's heaviest Test defeats could not shake Ben Stokes' conviction in their high-risk approach and the touring skipper believes they can still win the five-Test series in India.
India maintained their unbeaten streak at the 2023 World Cup with a 100-run victory in a low-scoring contest against holders England
Images from Day 2 of the second Test between India and England at Visakhapatnam.
'It's always disappointing being on the losing team. Looking back at when we had our chance to bat yesterday, cricket is always skill against skill.'
Root is not the only England batter to have impressed Vaughan in recent times, with the exploits of young gun Harry Brook also catching the eye of the respected commentator and Ashes-winning skipper.
Wood has so far played two matches in the ongoing series
Boycott said that Anderson deserves all the adulation but owing to his age, he is being used too less.
India were without several frontline players and fielded five debutants in the series.
Handling of part-timer Joe Root that intrigued many after the second day's play on Friday.
Himself known for his delightful cover drivers, Bell thinks Virat Kohli plays his favourite shot the best among his peers.
England seamer Gus Atkinson has been named the ICC Men's Player of the Month for July 2024 after his heroics in the Test series against West Indies.
Tongue is the only change to the side that lost the first Ashes Test
India will be looking for another favorable result to extend their lead in the World Test Championships standings.
Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler, Moeen Ali and Joe Root caught up befpre the CSK-RR game.
'I knew that I'd be playing in these games and potentially in the World Cup.'
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Skipper Ben Stokes expressed pride in how England have fought toe to toe with India despite not having 'a chance in hell of competing' with the hosts.
England white-ball skipper Jos Buttler lauded "superstar" Ben Stokes following his decision to come out of ODI retirement.
Images from Day 2 of the second Test between England and the West Indies, at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, on Friday.
IMAGES from the second Test between England and the West Indies in Nottingham on Thursday.
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Ben Stokes humorously 'apologised' to Jason Roy for breaking his previous record of 180, which Roy had achieved against Australia in Melbourne back in 2018.
The former England captain expects experienced pacer James Anderdon to be part of England's touring squad for the Test series in India early next year.
Jos Buttler will captain the team for the Caribbean tour, with Gus Atkinson, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Sam Curran and Liam Livingstone featuring in the ODI group from the showpiece event.
England have been largely rusty and inconsistent despite having a dangerous squad on paper.
Spinners selected gives us best opportunity to beat India: Ben Stokes
James Anderson concluded his illustrious 21-year international cricket career with his 704th and final wicket on Friday during England's commanding victory over West Indies
If Stokes plays two months of IPL till the end of May, then he would be spending close to five months in India, which might not be feasible for him.
England great James Anderson, playing in his 188th and final Test before retirement, claimed his 701st wicket on Day 1.
India skipper Rohit Sharma already stated that the way England plays isn't their concern but the sub plot of the five-match series will be England's 'Bazball' vs India's spin.
Team India registered their biggest winning margin in the history of Test cricket during the third Test against England at Rajkot on Sunday.
Michael Vaughan feels England have discovered a 'world-class superstar' in young off-spinner Shoaib Bashir
England have named an unchanged squad for the first two Tests of the five-match Ashes series against Australia.
England lose Duckett chasing 399 against India
Former England pacer Steve Harmison loves watching the likes of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami go about their business and thanks to their unbelievable skills, he feels India have become a formidable force in all conditions.
CSK will be immensely benefitted from the presence of Stokes and Dhoni in the dressing room.
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