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IND vs ENG: Ollie Pope added to England squad ahead of first Test

Middle-order batsman Ollie Pope was added to England's squad for the much-anticipated Test series opener against India after taking part in the team's training sessions

IND vs ENG: Ollie Pope added to England squad ahead of first Test
Updated On : 05 Feb 2021 | 7:32 AM IST

IND vs ENG Test series: Going to keep my game really simple, says Rahane

India Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane will be sticking to the basics when he walks out to bat against England in the upcoming Test series

IND vs ENG Test series: Going to keep my game really simple, says Rahane
Updated On : 05 Feb 2021 | 7:32 AM IST

IND vs ENG 1st Test: Don't want to single out only spinners, says Root

England Test skipper Joe Root said that the side is not looking to single out spinners for taking the bulk of wickets against India, rather it is about working together as a bowling group

IND vs ENG 1st Test: Don't want to single out only spinners, says Root
Updated On : 05 Feb 2021 | 7:32 AM IST

India vs England 1st Test: Pujara will be huge wicket for us, says Root

In awe of his ability to play long innings, England skipper Root underlined the importance of Pujara's wicket and the need for batting like him during the course of the four-Test series against India

India vs England 1st Test: Pujara will be huge wicket for us, says Root
Updated On : 05 Feb 2021 | 7:31 AM IST

We don't share every trick with foreign players during IPL: Ajinkya Rahane

The top England players like Jos Buttler, Jofra Archer and Ben Stokes may all be IPL regulars but it doesn't mean that they always get a sneak peek into a top Indian player's mindset or strategies

We don't share every trick with foreign players during IPL: Ajinkya Rahane
Updated On : 05 Feb 2021 | 7:31 AM IST

IND vs ENG: Discussed farmers' protest in team meeting, says Virat Kohli

Issue of farmers' protest was discussed in the team meeting, says India skipper Virat Kohli on the eve of India vs England 1st Test at Chepauk Stadium

IND vs ENG: Discussed farmers' protest in team meeting, says Virat Kohli
Updated On : 05 Feb 2021 | 7:31 AM IST

IND vs ENG 1st Test playing 11: Pant will start against England, says Kohli

Wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant will be preferred over the more experienced Wriddhiman Saha in the 1st Test of the four-match series against England, says India captain Virat Kohli today

IND vs ENG 1st Test playing 11: Pant will start against England, says Kohli
Updated On : 05 Feb 2021 | 7:31 AM IST

Channel 4 to live telecast India vs England Test series for free in UK

Channel 4 has secured the telecast rights of England's high-profile Test series against India, beginning with the first match on Friday, after striking a deal with Star Sports

Channel 4 to live telecast India vs England Test series for free in UK
Updated On : 05 Feb 2021 | 7:31 AM IST

India vs England: First live free-to-air Test coverage in UK since 2005

Channel 4 has signed a deal with Star Sports to show free-to-air live television coverage of England's four-match Test series against India which begins Friday at Chepauk Stadium in Chennai

India vs England: First live free-to-air Test coverage in UK since 2005
Updated On : 05 Feb 2021 | 7:31 AM IST

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

India vs England 1st Test preview: Kohli's India set to rely on present
Updated On : 05 Feb 2021 | 7:31 AM IST

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: Root gets ready with his pet shot for 'mini-battle with Ashwin'
Updated On : 04 Feb 2021 | 6:14 PM IST

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

IND vs ENG: Virat is the captain, my job is to help him, says Rahane
Updated On : 04 Feb 2021 | 6:13 PM IST

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

Not thinking of World Test Championship final, it's 4 months away: Rahane
Updated On : 04 Feb 2021 | 6:13 PM IST

At $238 mn, Kohli remains most-valued celeb for 4th year in row: Report

Ace cricketer Virat Kohli has been ranked as the most valuable celebrity for the fourth consecutive year in 2020 with a brand value of USD 237.7 million, and the second and third slots have gone to Hindi film actors Akshay Kumar and Ranveer Singh, according to an industry ranking. Of the top ten most-valued celebs, only Kohli is outside of the filmdom and of the nine film stars only two are females in the 2020 ranking. While Kohli's brand remained the same, the top 20 celebs lost 5 per cent of their combined value to USD 1 billion in 2020, Duff & Phelps, which specialises in brand valuation, said in a statement on Thursday. Kohli remains the most valued celebrity for the fourth consecutive year with a steady brand value of USD 237.7 million in 2020 despite the COVID-19 pandemic, it said. While Akshay Kumar retains the second position with a brand value of USD 118.9 million, a jump of 13.8 per cent, Ranveer Singh also retains his third position again for the second year, with a ...

At $238 mn, Kohli remains most-valued celeb for 4th year in row: Report
Updated On : 04 Feb 2021 | 5:31 PM IST

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

IND vs ENG 2021 full schedule, venue, squad, live telecast, head to head
Updated On : 04 Feb 2021 | 2:42 PM IST

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

Australia virtually out of ICC World Test Championship's final contention
Updated On : 02 Feb 2021 | 5:48 PM IST

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

Rahul Dravid told me don't bat a lot in the nets, says Ajinkya Rahane
Updated On : 02 Feb 2021 | 1:38 PM IST

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

Shubman Gill is going to be a bit of a legend, reckons Brad Hogg
Updated On : 02 Feb 2021 | 1:36 PM IST

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

Ind vs Eng 1st Test: Shastri welcomes Indian squad with rousing address
Updated On : 02 Feb 2021 | 1:33 PM IST

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: India, England players clear Covid-19 tests ahead of 1st Test
Updated On : 02 Feb 2021 | 12:59 PM IST