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Ind vs Eng: Don't think much about WTC, focus on D/N Test, says Gambhir

Ahead of the third Test against England, Gautam Gambhir says that Virat Kohli-led side should focus on the pink-ball Test rather than thinking about the World Test Championships (WTC)

IND vs ENG: WTC finals too far ahead, focusing on 'process', says Rohit

India batsman Rohit Sharma said that the finals of the World Test Championship (WTC) is too far ahead, and the side is just focusing on following the right process

Took us an hour to get used to size of new Motera stadium: Hardik Pandya

India's star cricketers took about an hour to get used to the size of the newly refurbished Sardar Patel stadium in Motera near Ahmedabad, says Hardik Pandya

IND vs ENG 3rd Test: WTC is like 'World Cup' for me, says Ishant Sharma

Ishant Sharma said that the World Test Championship (WTC) is like a World Cup for him and he wants his side to play the finals scheduled for later this year

England's rotation policy building army of amazing cricketers: Dale Steyn

South African fast bowling great Dale Steyn threw his weight behind England's controversial rotation policy

Need to be extra cautious while batting during twilight phase: Rohit Sharma

Set to play in only his second pink ball Test, Rohit Sharma said he will be 'extra cautious and focussed' while batting during the twilight phase of the day-night match against England

We control the final Test if we win this one: England pacer Archer

England pacer Jofra Archer on Monday said his team would control the fourth and final Test against India if it manages to win the upcoming pink ball match, beginning here on Wednesday. The series, tied at 1-1, has added significance with both teams in the hunt for a spot in the World Test Championship final. Archer, who did not play the second Test due to an elbow injury, is set to feature in the pink ball game. Asked if England win can the series from here, Archer said: "Oh yes. I think that's why this next Test is important. If we do go ahead we can always draw (fourth Test). "We always play to win but this next one puts us in the driver's seat, I think we control the last game if we win this one," he said during a virtual media interaction. Archer is looking forward to bowling with the pink ball under lights. "It feels like a normal pink ball to be honest. Used the pink ball a couple of times, it's pretty much the same, it scruffs a little bit, little bit hard to shine but usu

India vs England 3rd Test: Motera pitch has lot of grass, says Anderson

James Anderson is pretty sure that the newly laid track at the Motera Stadium will be devoid of any grass for the IND vs ENG Day/Night Test even though there is a nice green cover on it at the moment

Very difficult to tell players not to play IPL: England coach Silverwood

England coach Chris Silverwood on Wednesday admitted that it is "very difficult" to tell players "not to play IPL" even as his team's much-debated rotation policy in Test matches

Du Plessis announces retirement from Test cricket, T20s become his priority

Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis on Wednesday announced his retirement from Test cricket to focus on the shorter formats with T20 being his priority. The 36-year-old made the announcement through a statement on his instagram page. "It has been a year of refinement in the fire for us all. Uncertain were the times but they brought clarity for me in many aspects. My heart is clear and time is right to walk into a new chapter," du Plessis posted. "It has been an honour to play for my country in all formats of the game but the time has come for me to retire from Test cricket." Du Plessis said his focus now shifts to T20 cricket but ODIs will also remain a part of his plans. "The next two years are ICC T20 World Cup years. Because of this my focus is shifting to this format and I want to play as much of it as possible around the world so that I can be the best player I can possibly be. "I strongly believe I have a lot to offer to the Proteas in this format. This does mean tha

Speedster Yadav replaces Thakur for last two tests against England

Umesh Yadav last played a Test on India's the recent Australian tour

Ahmedabad pink ball Test sold out, will take decision on IPL soon: Ganguly

The BCCI is also contemplating allowing spectators in the IPL, which is slated to begin in the second week of April

IND vs ENG 2nd Test highlights: England 53-3 at stumps on Day 3

India's second innings ended at 286, shortly after Ashwin reached his three-figure mark. Check India vs England highlights and IND vs ENG scorecard here

IND vs ENG 2nd Test Day 2 highlights: India in commanding position

India placed itself in a commanding position by stretching its overall lead to 249 runs at stumps on the second day. Check India vs England highlights here

Hopefully, we'll get rid of umpiring errors: Leach on Rahane review

England spinner Jack Leach said that he would have liked to get Rahane's wicket, which was not given out due to a third umpire error on the first day of the second Test

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

IND vs ENG: Archer, Anderson to be available for third Test, says Joe Root

England skipper Joe Root confirmed that pace duo of Jofra Archer and James Anderson will be available for the third Test against India

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