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India vs England: No one questioned Pujara's approach, says Rahane

Former cricketers including Ricky Ponting had questioned Pujara's slow approach during the Australia tour but India Test vice-captain Rahane backed the batsman and said Pujara knows his role and game

England should be ashamed of what they have done to Bairstow: Boycott

Former England captain Geoffrey Boycott feels that the current team management should be 'ashamed' of how it has handled the Test career of Jonny Bairstow

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

IND vs ENG 2nd Test: Fans coming back is an added bonus, says Ben Foakes

England wicket-keeper batsman Ben Foakes feels fans coming back in the stadium when the visiting side lock horns with India in the second Test will be an added bonus for the teams

IND vs ENG: Anderson could be rested for 2nd Test, hints coach Silverwood

Veteran England fast bowler James Anderson, whose three wickets on the fifth and final day of the first Test dented the Indian middle-order, may not play the second Test

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

Pakistan cricket board mulls pay hike for red-ball cricketers

Pakistan's Test cricketers are expected to get a pay hike soon with the PCB aiming to stem the growing loss of interest among the young players for the red-ball format

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

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

IND vs ENG 2nd Test: Face masks, social distancing mandatory for spectators

Fans will have to wear face masks and maintain social distancing when they flock to the Chepauk Stadium for the second Test between India and England, starting from February 13

IND vs ENG 1st Test: Shane Warne slams England's approach on Day 4

Former Australia spinner Shane Warne wasn't impressed with England's approach in the third and final session on day four of the first Test against India on Monday.

India vs England 1st Test: Visitors will look to attack on the final day

England will look to have attacking fielders close to the bat, bank on reverse swing as well as target a spot just six-seven metres from the batsman at pavilion-end to unsettle Indian batsman

IND vs ENG 1st Test Day 4 HIGHLIGHTS: India 39-1, need 381 more runs to win

England sets a 420-run target for India. Ashwin took 6/61 for his 28th five-wicket haul, while Shahbaz Nadeem took two for 66. Check India vs England highlights and scorecard here

INDIA vs ENG 1st Test highlights: Root's double ton guides ENG to 555/8

England ended the day two at an intimidating 555 for eight, built around Root's 218 that was result of a near nine-hour effort in which he faced 377 balls.

Playing Test cricket for India is the biggest motivation for me: Bumrah

Pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who made his home debut in the longest format of the game on Friday, said he doesn't require any extra push as playing Test cricket for India is the biggest motivation for him

IND vs ENG: Knee injury denies Axar Patel opportunity to make Test debut

Left-arm spinner Axar Patel missed a chance to make his Test debut after he was ruled out of the first Test between India and England which began today due to a knee injury