Hurt India eye sweeping changes in approach against England's 'Bazball' in second Test
The World Cup opener is set to be another barnstorming meeting between two of the favourites -- and a fitting way to start a cricketing feast.
'It would be great if he got picked up at the IPL. It would be awesome if he did'
Former New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum feels the Black Caps were 'a little bit timid' against Australia in the T20 World Cup final, saying they brought a gun to the fight, except they 'didn't fire the bullets'.
Iyer's comments highlight the changing dynamics of the game and how rules can impact team strategies and player selection.
Can the subcontinent giants maintain their 12-year invincibility?
Having been out of the longest format of the game, Chris Woakes is hoping to return to the England line-up for the Ashes.
'I think McCullum wants to take this up because he sees this as a major challenge.'
It will be Anderson's 10th Ashes campaign and Broad said he was still champing at the bit to get going.
Former ICC elite umpire Simon Taufel said people cite the 'spirit of the game' when they don't like a dismissal under the laws of cricket.
Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the second Test against England?
Apart from Rohit, Guptill is closely followed by former India captain Virat Kohli (3,308), Ireland's ODI skipper Paul Stirling (2,894), and Australian captain Aaron Finch, who is fifth in the list with 2,855 runs.
'Playing for India was my dream and when I get tired, I always remind myself of this. That's where the smile is from.'
As a traditional innings by Joe Root turned it around for England, Jonny Bairstow lauded his 'talented' teammate following Day 1's play.
'One of my big strengths has been adapting on the go, understanding what they are trying to do and solving the problem out there in the middle.'
Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen berated the England team for their performance on the first day of the second Test match of the Ashes.
McCullum, who is currently in charge of Indian Premier League side Kolkata Knight Riders, was keen on taking the job
This was the third time India were involved in a two-day Test.
Ollie Pope has credited head coach Brendon McCullum
Jacob Duffy, Blair Tickner, Rachin Ravindra and Hamish Rutherford were released from the initial 20 player squad.
England will require more heroics from Ben Stokes if they are to pull off an unlikely victory
Kolkata Knight Riders head coach Brendon McCullum hopes his team plays a brand of cricket which gives people "something to look forward to in these difficult times".
Marnus Labuschagne said Australia, especially the pacers, did not even bring their "B Game" in the win against England in the Ashes opener.
Brendon McCullum - playing his last Test match- produced a sensational display of stroke-play, blasting to the fastest hundred in Test cricket history. McCullum took 54 balls to reach the three-figure mark, two less than the previous record. Viv Richards and Misbah-ul-Haq held the previous record with 56-ball hundreds. In terms of time taken, McCullum's hundred in 78 minutes is the joint fourth fastest in Test cricket. Statistician Rajneesh Gupta glances at the records of the fastest hundreds in Test cricket:
Brendon McCullum wants James Anderson and Stuart Broad to be in his Ashes squad
England stuck to their gameplan in the second innings, attacking the spinners at every opportunity as the Indians came undone and clearly looked bereft of ideas.
Mitchell Starc keeps away from T20 leagues around the world, including the IPL, despite the handsome money on offer as he wants to be at his best playing for Australia.
Aaron Finch's arrival is a timely boost for the Kolkata Knight Riders who are struggling with their opening combination.
New Zealand will host England in two tests next February
England take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
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Former England white-ball captain Collingwood told reporters they would not worry too much about the disappointing first day.
McDonald 'disappointed' with McCullum's comment post Bairstow dismissal
Potts, 23, dismissed New Zealand captain Kane Williamson for two to claim his first Test victim
Semi-finalists six times. Runner-up in 2015. Rajneesh Gupta highlights important numbers for the New Zealand team from World Cups.
Moeen Ali said he is open to playing Test cricket again
England's new white-ball captain Jos Buttler has downplayed the prospect of becoming an opener for the Test team after he was touted for the role by ex-Sri Lanka skipper Kumar Sangakkara.
England's 3-0 series sweep in Pakistan on Tuesday is further validation of their 'Bazball' approach
Archer has not played international cricket since March last year due to an elbow injury, and had a second round of surgery on his elbow in December.
England's audacious 'Bazball' flamboyance was trumped by some true Australian grit after five days of cut and thrust Ashes cricket.
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