England batting legend Alastair Cook lauded star Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah for his magnificent six-wicket haul in the second Test against Three Lions, saying that he changed the course of the game single-handedly and "ripped the heart out of England batting line-up".
Uncapped pace bowler Akash Deep has emerged as the frontrunner to partner Mohammed Siraj in the fourth Test against England after he was seen sweating it out during optional training in Ranchi on Thursday.
India will secure a series victory with a win against England in the third Test beginning in Ranchi on Friday but they must do so without their pace spearhead against a touring side looking to uphold their aggressive style of play.
Chasing a tough target of 490, India were precariously placed at 159 for 4 at stumps.
Bairstow is the only English batter yet to play a significant knock in the Test series against India.
Tom Hartley ended the Test with 9/193, the best figures for an England spinner on Test debut since 1945.
Ben Stokes rated the 28-run victory over India in the first Test in Hyderabad on Sunday as the finest moment yet in his time as the England captain.
With three matches still to be played, India will back themselves to clinch the series.
England eye lead after Bashir wrecks India in Ranchi
Images from Day 4 of the first Ashes Test between England and Australia at Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham on Monday.
The stage is set for another blockbuster India vs Australia ICC final. The two powerhouses of cricket are chasing a historic win on Sunday.
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.
The last time England toured India, back in early 2021, Joe Root's team went back home beaten and bruised 3-1.
England must win the fourth Test in Manchester to keep the series alive ahead of the fifth Test at the Oval in London.
We are not putting any pressure on ourselves by setting any target: Paras Mhambrey
Latest pace sensation Shamar Joseph on Tuesday became the first West Indian to win the Men's ICC Player of the Month award for his heroics in the Australia Test series.
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.
Images from Day 2 of the second Ashes between England and Australia at Lord's in London on Thursday.
I don't think Rohit has been superior as captain, his bowlers did the trick: Graeme Swann
'Look at the opposition. Like in anything in life, try and learn. Why did we collapse? Why Crawley keeps getting starts and keeps getting out? Ben Duckett, got a brilliant 150, gave a charge when the ball was too new.'
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Ponting says Robinson might be better placed focusing on his own performance rather than looking back at Ashes history.
'I am very excited for him to put the England shirt on again. It's something he has worked very hard for and thoroughly deserves.'
'The series has shown a lot of talent, for us and India. I love Test cricket and we've seen some young, inexperienced players perform and the future looks bright in this format.'
With T20 franchises potentially becoming players' primary employers, and most boards finding Test cricket financially not viable, the format's future remains a concern for the purists.
Three fielders on the off and three on the on, all close to the stumps, designed to intimidate the batter and get him out.
Moved by the youngster's stories and the emotions surrounding it, Rohit said he was "lost in their debuts".
England captain Ben Stokes on Saturday said staying true to the 'Bazball' approach did not work and conceded that India were too good in their own conditions, always finding a way to wriggle out of tight curves.
James Anderson, England's greatest fast bowler with an unparalleled longevity and nearly 1000 international wickets, says he has learned a few elements of pace bowling, including reverse swing, from Indian great Zaheer Khan.
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.
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Former England opener Geoffrey Boycott said India captain Rohit Sharma is 'past his prime'.
A summary of Sunday's action in the English Premier League.
'He is obviously a bit of a rough diamond.'
Ben Stokes added 91 runs with the last 3 wickets to help England post 246.
Skipper Rohit Sharma stressed on the Indian team's ability to win games on any surface including rank turners, following its record 434-run win over England on a flat track in Rajkot on Sunday.
'The wicket was good to bat on, a lot of the batters got starts but didn't convert. This win gives us a lot of confidence. Very proud of such a young squad.'
Mohamed Salah scored a late equaliser from a penalty kick as Liverpool escaped Old Trafford with a single point in a 2-2 draw with Manchester United to climb to even on points with Premier League leaders Arsenal.
'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.'
Images from Day 3 of the fourth Test between India and England in Ranchi on Sunday, February 25.
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