Ben Duckett said England deserves credit for inspiring players in the opposition camp to bat aggressively in Test cricket.
It was a headache to decide between Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav as third spinner: Rohit Sharma
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.
India will play as many around 15-16 Tests in 2024.
India will be looking for another favorable result to extend their lead in the World Test Championships standings.
England's batting sensation Harry Brook looks all set for a power packed IPL debut.
'If England are not playing to win then these Ashes Tests are not that important. They are only exhibition matches. They have got it back to front. It is not about entertaining and then winning. It is about winning first.'
How India's players fared in the England series.
Images from Day 3 of the fifth and final Test between India and England in Dharamsala on Saturday.
Head coach Rahul Dravid did not see Indian batters replying to England's 'Bazball' in kind but he said they will not be taking a backward step in the five-match Test series beginning in Hyderabad from Thursday.
For Michael Vaughan, Pep Guardiola is the best sporting leader in the last 15 years and the former England skipper won't mind if Ben Stokes employs Manchester City manager's approach of never allowing players to take their places for granted.
Images from Day 4 of the third Test between India and England at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot on Sunday
Spinners selected gives us best opportunity to beat India: Ben Stokes
Captain Ben Stokes and Harry Brook helped England stretch their lead over Australia to 189 on day three of the crucial fourth Ashes test at Old Trafford, with the hosts moving on to 506-8 at lunch.
The legendary Anil Kumble has termed England's bowling attack for the opening Test against India, starting in Hyderabad on Thursday as "highly inexperienced", while predicting a comfortable 4-1 win for the hosts in the five-match series.
'If his father and brother were alive today, they would be brimming with joy. This is the life's most memorable day and only few are lucky to see it. I'm the proudest mom on this earth.'
Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid have enough options to choose from with selectors adding three players to the squad -- Sarfaraz Khan, Sourabh Kumar and Washington Sundar.
Australia coach McDonald dismisses 'far-fetched' Cummins resignation talk
Australia retained the urn after no play was possible on day five at Old Trafford due to the wet weather
Young turks Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill made the difference with the bat, while Jasprit Bumrah was devastating with the ball.
Broad, 36, said the new approach has been a "breath of fresh air".
Three fielders on the off and three on the on, all close to the stumps, designed to intimidate the batter and get him out.
With the Ashes set to get underway, Australian players reflected on the prestigious series and their aim for the upcoming tournament.
IMAGES from the 1st Test, Day 1 between India and England played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, on Thursday
Images from Day 2 of the second Test between India and England at Visakhapatnam.
Australia face a selection headache with Mitchell Starc, Scott Boland and Josh Hazlewood vying for two slots in the pace attack.
Ponting said he was approached by Rob Key, who was then appointed as the English Cricket Board's new director of men's cricket.
Images from Day 3 of the second Test between India and England in Visakhapatnam on Sunday.
Can the subcontinent giants maintain their 12-year invincibility?
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Brendon McCullum lauded senior Indian stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for their performances in the ICC Cricket World Cup.
Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the third Test against England?
England's all-rounder Chris Woakes desperately wants to be a part of the English side in the fourth Ashes Test starting from July 19 in Manchester.
Ben Duckett's hundred overshadowed Ravichandran Ashwin's monumental feat as England stormed to 207/2 at stumps on Day 2.
England's bowling attack will struggle to bowl out Australia in the Ashes if they prepare flat wickets
Ahead of the Ashes, England fast bowler Ollie Robinson was confident that the hosts could clinch a comfortable win against the visitng Australian side.
It will be Anderson's 10th Ashes campaign and Broad said he was still champing at the bit to get going.
'You can't be just bowling the orthodox line when someone is sweeping you.'
England will not change their attacking philosophy in the second Ashes Test against Australia at Lord's this week.
As Ravichandran Ashwin prepares to step onto the field for his 100th Test in the upcoming Dharamsala fixture on March 7, he is poised to join a prestigious group of 14 Indian cricketers
