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India vs England: Ticket sales for second Test in Chennai from Monday

The MA Chidamabaram Stadium's three stands -- I, J and K -- will be thrown open to spectators for an international match for the first time since 2012

Bess removes Pujara in timely breakthrough for England; India at 192-5

Rishabh Pant's flair and Cheteshwar Pujara's doggedness came to India's rescue after a top-order collapse

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.

Shami resumes training, may be available for 3rd Test against England

India's senior speedster Mohammed Shami has resumed "low-intensity" bowling at the National Cricket Academy as his fractured wrist has healed significantly

Check India vs England 1st Test final playing 11, head-to-head stats here

Ishant Sharma finds a place in India playing 11 while Nadeem gets a game thanks to Patel's injury. Check IND vs ENG playing 11, head to head details here

Ajinkya fulfilled his responsibility with flying colours, says Virat Kohli

India captain Virat Kohli on Thursday said his relationship with Ajinkya Rahane is based on mutual trust and hailed his deputy for fulfilling his responsibility with "flying colours" in Australia.

Kohli's 'spirit of cricket' gesture for Joe Root wins hearts on internet

India skipper Virat Kohli's heartwarming gesture towards England captain Joe Root just before the concluding minutes of the play on day one of the opening Test has taken the internet by storm

Shining ball without saliva hard on Chennai pitch: Jasprit Bumrah

Pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah, who was playing his Test first at home here on Friday, said it was tough to bowl on flat pitches like that of MA Chidambaram Stadium under the new Covid-19 rules

India's decision to not play Kuldeep Yadav is ridiculous, says Vaughan

Former skipper Michael Vaughan on Friday slammed India for leaving left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav out of the opening Test against England, calling it a "ridiculous decision".

WTC final won't be our focus as it cost us series in NZ, says Virat Kohli

India won't make the mistake of focussing on the World Test Championship (WTC) final which cost them the series in New Zealand in February 2020, said India skipper Virat Kohli on Thursday

Ind vs Eng: We are looking at first innings total of 600-700, says Joe Root

Virat Kohli helping his opposite number Joe Root deal with cramps became one of the moments of the opening day

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

Root has dispelled doubts regarding his position in the 'Fab Four': Hussain

The England Test skipper has been in sparkling form this year after enduring a lean patch in 2020, where he failed to reach the hundred-run mark

Visiting England capable of upsetting favourites India: Dilip Doshi

Touring England are capable of "upsetting the balance" in their Test series against India, starting here on Friday, though Virat Kohli's home team would start favourites, said ex-player Dilip Doshi

Test cricket returns to Chennai after more than 4 yrs, but buzz is missing

Devoid of Test cricket for more than four years, residents of the city are delighted to finally see the return of red-ball action at the MA Chidambaram Stadium when India play England

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

IND vs ENG: Root receives special cap for his 100th Test from Stokes

It was a special moment for England captain Joe Root as he received a cap from team-mate Ben Stokes for featuring in his milestone 100th Test in the first match of the series against India

IND vs ENG: Visitors wear black armbands as mark of respect for Tom Moore

England team are wearing black armbands in the first Test against India in respect of inspirational war veteran Captain Sir Tom Moore, who died aged 100 earlier this week

IND vs ENG 1st Test highlights: Root's ton lifts England; 263-3 at Stumps

The highlight of the England first innings was the 200-run partnership between Root and Sibley for the third wicket. Check India vs England 1st Test Day 1 highlights here

Root, Starc out; Shakib, Sreesanth among players registered for IPL auction

England Test skipper Joe Root and Australian speedstar Mitchell Starc opted out