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India vs England 1st Test preview: Kohli's India set to rely on present

A dream took flight during an unforgettable Australian summer and a confident India will aim to soar higher with the return of Kohli against Joe Root's England during a four-Test series starting Feb 5

IND vs ENG: Root gets ready with his pet shot for 'mini-battle with Ashwin'

Sweep shot will stay an important weapon against India spinners but England skipper Joe Root has said he has not yet committed himself to use it in the four-Test series that begins on February 5

IND vs ENG: Virat is the captain, my job is to help him, says Rahane

Ajinkya Rahane, who captained the side in the last three Tests against Australia has no problems in taking the back seat as regular skipper Kohli returns to lead the team in India vs England series

Not thinking of World Test Championship final, it's 4 months away: Rahane

The Indian team is not looking at the World Test Championship (WTC) final just yet and is focussing on winning the first Test against England here, says India vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane

We surrendered our hotel to Aussies, laid out red carpet: SA coach Boucher

South Africa coach Mark Boucher expressed disappointment after Australia postponed their tour of his country despite being welcomed with 'a red carpet'.

IND vs ENG 2021 full schedule, venue, squad, live telecast, head to head

India and England have faced each other in 9 Test matches at 'Chepauk', with the hosts registering five wins and England winning three matches. Check India vs England 2021 full schedule here

Australia virtually out of ICC World Test Championship's final contention

Australia needed to win two Tests in South Africa and prevent its hosts from winning one, to ensure a berth in WTC final. Check ICC World Test Championship points table, schedule, team standing here

Rahul Dravid told me don't bat a lot in the nets, says Ajinkya Rahane

Former captain Rahul Dravid advised Ajinkya Rahane not bat a lot in the nets and put pressure on himself while leading the Indian team in Australia

Shubman Gill is going to be a bit of a legend, reckons Brad Hogg

Batsman Shubman Gill has the potential to become 'a little bit of a legend' in the future judging by the abilities he showed during India's recent tour of Australia, says former spinner Brad Hogg

Ind vs Eng 1st Test: Shastri welcomes Indian squad with rousing address

The Indian cricket team finally began its nets session on Tuesday ahead of the four-match Test series against England, starting February 5 at Chennai

Pakistan coach warns against complacency in 2nd test vs South Africa

Pakistan head coach Misbah-ul-Haq doesn't want his team to get complacent ahead of this week's second test match against South Africa

IND vs ENG: India, England players clear Covid-19 tests ahead of 1st Test

Members of the Indian and England cricket teams have returned three negative tests for Covid-19 during their six-day quarantine

IND vs ENG: Waiting for confirmation from BCCI on crowd protocols, says ECB

England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) are waiting for a confirmation from the Board of Control for Cricket in India on the decision to allow fans in the stadium for the last three Tests

IND vs ENG 1st Test: Team India begin nets session ahead Chennai Test

The Indian cricket team began its nets session at the MA Chidambaram Stadium ahead of the four-Test series against England, starting Friday

It is a wake-up call, not going to ignore this, says under-fire Langer

Australia head coach Justin Langer has described the criticism of his coaching style by the national players as a "wake-up call" which he won't ignore.

India vs England: 50 pc crowd allowed for 2nd test at Chepauk stadium

BCCI and Tamil Nadu Cricket Association have decided to allow 50 per cent spectators at India vs England second Test to be held at the M A Chidambaram stadium

IND vs ENG: Kohli will be more motivated after India show in AUS, says Ali

England players are gearing up for a more motivated Virat Kohli when they face India in the four-Test series that begins on February 5

Jaffer predicts India playing 11 for 1st Test against England at Chepauk

Former India opening batsman Wasim Jaffer picked hosts' playing eleven for the first Test against England, to be played in Chennai from February 5

IND vs ENG: India may ditch specialist wicket-keeper plan, play only Pant

Pant's match-saving and match-winning performances in Australia may force the Indian team management to discard their old plan of playing Wriddhiman Saha at home and Pant outside Asia

IND vs ENG: Third and fourth Test at Motera to have fans in attendance

Asked if Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be invited for the first Test match in the refurbished Motera Stadium, the BCCI official answered in the affirmative