After England tore the prediction books for an epochal 28-run victory in Hyderabad in the first Test, India now find themselves in a tight space, mentally and technically, ahead of the second match starting in four days in Visakhapatnam.
'What I like about them is their stubbornness. If you doubt them, they'll double down on it and go even more stubborn.'
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The last time England toured India, back in early 2021, Joe Root's team went back home beaten and bruised 3-1.
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Ben Stokes came up with a witty response after an Australian newspaper ridiculed him following the controversy over Jonny Bairstow's dismissal in the Lord's Test.
Images from Day 4 of the fourth Test between India and England in Ranchi on Monday, February 26.
Australia retained the urn after rain washed out the final day of the fourth Test at Old Trafford, leaving England trailing 2-1 in the series.
McCullum replaced Chris Silverwood who left the role in February
I am amazed Ben Stokes is still in the country, I don't see any point in him being there, said former England bowler Steve Harmison who added that England need to consider rehab time post surgery, if Stokes has to play the Test series vs India.
England are seeking a replacement for Leach, whose injury was the latest setback to their bowling department in the build-up to the series, with fast bowler Jofra Archer also ruled out due to an elbow injury.
On Sunday, India became the fastest team to score 100 runs in Test cricket, achieving this milestone in a mere 12.2 overs during their second innings against the West Indies in the second Test at Trinidad.
Stokes ruled out discarding that 'Bazball' approach in the Ashes opener at Edgbaston from Friday.
These behind-the-scenes photos are more interesting than anything you'll see on the ramp.
Hurt India eye sweeping changes in approach against England's 'Bazball' in second Test
Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday backed calls for a public holiday if its team win the Women's World Cup.
AB de Villiers isn't one bit surprised at the possibility of his good mate Virat Kohli playing in this year's T20 World Cup.
'England can regain the urn next summer'
England's Test team coach Brendon McCullum feels the cricketing landscape is changing quickly and the time is not far when several players will choose big money in T20 leagues across the world over playing for their respective countries.
The United States justified their status as favourites to outclass Italy in a one-sided final at the inaugural United Cup mixed team tournament on Sunday.
Australian Off-Spinner Nathan Lyon is only the 6th player and the first bowler to play 100 consecutive Tests.
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'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.'
Moeen made his Test debut in 2014 and played his last Test against India at the Oval in September 2021. He scored 2,914 runs in 64 Tests at an average of 28.29, and picked up 195 wickets with his off-spin.
James Anderson, who turns 41 on Sunday, is England's leading wicket taker in Tests with 690 dismissals.
'Playing for India was my dream and when I get tired, I always remind myself of this. That's where the smile is from.'
Shastri reminisced the first day of the IPL.
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.
Prior to the tour, England had won only two Tests in Pakistan and it was their first series win in the country since 2000-2001.
It was a memorable day for a couple of Mumbai Indians players who made their IPL debuts.
Before the IPL 2021 qualifier 2 game between the Kolkata Knight Riders and the Delhi Capitals at the Sharjah cricket stadium on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, DC's Australian star Steve Smith and KKR's Kiwi Head Coach Brendon McCullum were spotted in this strange pose.
This was the third time India were involved in a two-day Test.
Travis Head likes the way England skipper Ben Stokes and Head coach Brendon McCullum are leading the English Test team.
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.
Since McCullum took over, England have won six out of their seven Tests
'We've been playing aggressive cricket throughout since 2015 and done it quite well. Probably the lack of that way of cricket has cost us a little bit in this tournament.'
Australian media hailed Pat Cummins' batting heroics as the final blow of a "rope-a-dope" strategy that delivered a thrilling two-wicket win over England
Buttler feels other teams should seriously look at exploring different coaches option.
England pulled off a memorable victory in fading light and barely 10 minutes before the close of play
