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IND vs ENG: I didn't want to let bowlers settle down at start, says Rahane

India's Ajinkya Rahane said that he was looking to play with intent and not allow the England bowlers to settle in the early part of the innings on the first day of the second Test

Ashwin passes Harbhajan, is second highest wicket-taker in Tests in India

Senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Sunday surpassed Harbhajan Singh to become the second highest wicket-taker in Tests played in India

IND vs ENG 2nd Test highlights: Rohit's 161 helps India post 300-6 on Day 1

Rohit Sharma played some delightful strokes to notch up his seventh Test hundred. Check India vs England highlights and scorecard here

India vs England 2nd Test final playing 11 and head-to-head details here

Bumrah has been rested with in-form Mohammed Siraj back in the playing XI along with left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav. Check IND vs ENG playing 11 and head to head details here

India vs England 2nd Test toss result, final playing 11 and live streaming

India has made three changes as Jasprit Bumrah is rested while Kuldeep Yadav makes a come back. Check IND vs ENG 2nd Test toss result, playing 11 and live streaming details here

You will not find any 'masala' here: Rahane on Virat Kohli captaincy debate

Ajinkya Rahane had a fair idea that a question about his indifferent form would pop up and he was ready to meet the challenging delivery head-on with a never-seen-before aggression

India vs England 2nd Test: Pitch will provide turn from Day 1, says Rahane

India vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane expects the Chepauk pitch to offer serious turn from the very first day of the second Test against England

IND vs ENG 2nd Test playing 11: England brings in Moeen, Broad, Foakes

While Jofra Archer is out injured and Jos Buttler has left for England as part of England's rotation policy

England fast bowler Archer out of 2nd Test against India with elbow niggle

England fast bowler Jofra Archer is out of the second Test against India starting on Saturday due to a niggle on his elbow, the England and Wales Cricket (ECB) said on Thursday

Ind vs Eng: Axar Patel recovers, available for selection for second Test

India all-rounder Axar Patel has recovered completely and is now available for selection for the second Test in Chennai against England to be played from Saturday

Rishabh Pant is a class player, knows when to attack, says Pat Cummins

Australia pacer Pat Cummins has hailed wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant, stating that he is as a class player, who knows his game really well.The pacer also said that the Australian side would have their plans ready for Pant when India and Australia lock horns again. Pant had played a match-winning knock of 89 runs to help the visitors breach the Gabba Fortress in January and this helped India win the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.Pant had also played a knock of 97 runs in the Sydney Test, but once he got dismissed, India decided to shut shop and as a result, the third Test ended as a draw. The wicketkeeper-batsman has been in a rich vein of form as he recently scored 91 runs in the first innings of the first Test against England, however, India went on to lose that Test by 227 runs."It is kind of a flip of the coin, because while Pujara was there, the game was not moving too quickly, but you know once Rishabh walks in, it is going to start moving quickly either way. It is one of those ...

Check IND vs ENG 2nd Test playing 11 predictions and pitch conditions here

England has announced its 12-member squad for the second Test on the eve of the second Test. Check India vs England 2nd test playing 11 probables and squads here

TNCA releases Natarajan from Vijay Hazare Trophy squad after BCCI request

Natarajan has been released from the Tamil Nadu squad for the Vijay Hazare Trophy ODI competition as the BCCI wants him to stay fresh for the limited-overs series against England next month

IND vs ENG: Story behind Root developing wrists of magic to master spin

The man who famously ran out Sachin Tendulkar during an Asian Test Championship match in Kolkata in 1999, triggering riots at Eden Gardens, also mentored India's latest nemesis -- Joe Root

BCCI asks ball makers to recheck quality, SG promises improvement

Indian cricket board has asked Sanspareils Greenlands (SG) to look into its quality following complaints from India captain Virat Kohli and his teammates, including its seam not lasting long enough

Pujara was big wicket for Cummins once Kohli returned home after 1st Test

Australia pace spearhead Pat Cummins describes Cheteshwar Pujara as a "brick wall", whose wicket he targeted once captain Virat Kohli returned home after the first Test

Would be great to play in front of fans in 2nd Test, says Anderson

After delivering a sensational spell in the first Test against India, England pacer James Anderson is eager to play in front of the fans when the two sides lock horns in the second game from Saturday.The first Test between India and England was played behind closed doors but the second Test will have 50 per cent crowd in attendance at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) secretary had confirmed last week.Speaking to ANI, TNCA secretary RS Ramasaamy said that the association has got the final approval from the BCCI to allow fans to come in for the second game of the Test series."We will have 50 per cent crowd for the second Test," he said.Anderson said it would be a great sight to play in front of the crowd in the second Test and the pacer is looking forward to the fixture ahead."The safety around the bubble in the hotel is so strict and I am sure they will take all the right precautions. They are gearing up for the fans to come in which would be great .

Anderson's double strike reminded me of Flintoff in 2005 Ashes: Root

England captain Joe Root on Tuesday heartily praised the fitter and more-skillful-than-ever James Anderson for his match-winning spell against India in the opening Test

IND vs ENG 1st Test highlights: England wins by 227 runs; takes 1-0 lead

After the win over India, England moves to the top of the ICC World Test Championship points table while India slipped to 4th spot. Check India vs England highlights and 1st test scorecard here

1st Test: India may recall improbable 2008 win vs ENG for motivation today

India needs 381 more runs, with nine wickets in hand, to win on the fifth and final day of the first Test against England