England spinner Rehan Ahmed has been added to the Ashes squad for the second Test against Australia.
Veteran English seamer James Anderson says his team might be compelled to open with two spinners in the upcoming five-Test series against India as it looks for ways to counter the traditionally spin-friendly conditions in the host country.
Tongue is the only change to the side that lost the first Ashes Test
Dharamsala is colder than usual for this time of the year keeping the pacers interested but considering no grass has been left on the surface.
Chasing a tough target of 490, India were precariously placed at 159 for 4 at stumps.
Chasing 192 for a victory that would fetch them an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series, India cruised to 40 for no loss at stumps on day three.
Sudharsan and Rinku put on 55 runs for the fourth-wicket stand.
For the 'Bazball' inspired England, the win in Hyderabad has become a distant memory and a repeat of 2021 looks likely when India bounced back to win the four-Test series 3-1.
England's Ollie Robinson struck four times with the second new ball as the hosts thrashed India by an innings and 76 runs to level the series on day four of the third Test at Headingley in Leeds on Saturday.
England's Chris Woakes stated that he is "at ease" with the Three Lions' decision to leave him out of the Test team for a series against India, calling it a "fair decision."
England take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
Anderson became the leading wicket-taker among pace bowlers across all formats
Rain is expected early on Tuesday before drier conditions and, with Australia requiring a further 174 runs and England needing seven wickets, a classic is brewing.
England pace legend Stuart Broad lauded former teammate James Anderson for becoming the first-ever pacer to complete 700 Test wickets, saying that one should "marvel at his skill" besides talking about his dedication and mental resilience.
Images from Day 3 of the fourth Test between India and England in Ranchi on Sunday, February 25.
England fast bowler Jofra Archer was ruled out of the Ashes series against Australia.
Hazlewood returned to Australia after reporting "minor side soreness" following his most recent IPL match for RCB
India will be looking for another favorable result to extend their lead in the World Test Championships standings.
The last time England toured India, back in early 2021, Joe Root's team went back home beaten and bruised 3-1.
Seamer Ollie Robinson took 5/49 as England skittled South Africa out for 118 on the third day of the third Test at The Oval on Saturday, before grinding their way to 154/7 in reply, a lead of 36 runs.
England pacer James Anderson on Thursday surpassed Sachin Tendulkar as the cricketer to play the most number of Test matches on home soil.
Half-centuries from Ravindra Jadeja and KL Rahul helped India take a sizeable first-innings lead of 95 runs before rain brought an early end to play on Day 3 of the first Test against England, in Nottingham, on Friday.
IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Saturday
England had taken a 1-0 lead in the five-match series in India but Ben Stokes and his men let the hosts draw parity in the second Test as all their batters were unable to get big scores.
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.
Who do you think should be part of India's playing for the fifth Test against England?
'He is obviously a bit of a rough diamond.'
IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Saturday.
After England dominated the proceedings on Day 1 of the first Test at the Bay Oval, Tom Blundell struck a century to revive New Zealand's chances.
England on Tuesday rested IPL stars including Jos Buttler and Jonny Bairstow for the upcoming two-Test series against New Zealand while Jofra Archer and Ben Stokes were not considered for selection due to injuries.
Rajneesh Gupta presents all the interesting numbers from Day 4 of the India-England Test at Leeds.
New Zealand debutant Devon Conway crafted a century on the opening day of the first Test against England on Wednesday, with his unbeaten knock of 136 leading the visitors to 246-3 at stumps at Lord's.
Rain can be an ally for England, says Stokes ahead of decisive fourth Ashes Test
New Zealand were in trouble at 37 for 3 at stumps in reply to England's declared first innings total of 325 for 9 at Bay Oval, with seven wickets tumbling in a frantic evening session.
England's all-time leading Test wicket takers James Anderson and Stuart Broad have been dropped for the three-Test tour against West Indies.
England's bowling attack will struggle to bowl out Australia in the Ashes if they prepare flat wickets
India will need to be ruthless and tactful in equal measure while dealing with an unpredictable England when the third chapter of a riveting Test series begins in Rajkot on Thursday.
England skipper Joe Root has backed James Anderson to hit peak form again, saying on Wednesday that the pace bowler's spot in the team is not in question ahead of the second Test against Pakistan starting on Thursday.
Images from Day 4 of the first Test between England and New Zealand at Lord's in London on Saturday.
Jonny Bairstow led England to within 40 runs of South Africa's first innings total, with seven wickets in hand, on the first day of the second Test at Old Trafford on Thursday.
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