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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

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 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

Buttler, Bairstow back for T20Is vs India as England names 16-member squad

Senior wicketkeeper-batsmen Jos Buttler and Jonny Bairstow were named in a 16-member England squad for the five T20 International matches against India, scheduled in Ahmedabad between March 12 to 20

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

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

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

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

England set India 420-run target after scoring 178 in second innings

England set India a daunting 420-run target to win the first Test after scoring 178 in their second innings on day four here on Monday. England found the going tough in their second essay after the visitors bowled out India for 337 in their first innings to take a 241-run lead. If India manage to chase the target it will be highest ever successful run chase in Test cricket history. The previous best is 418. The Indians, especially Washington Sundar, were fluent in stroke-making after the hosts resumed at overnight score of 257 for six. Washington remained unbeaten at 85. England though struggled a bit as the pitch became tougher for stroke-making. Skipper Joe Root was top-scorer with his 40-run knock while Ollie Pope (28) was the next best. Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who dismissed opener Rory Burns earlier in the day, snared Dominic Sibley (16), Ben Stokes (7), Dom Bess (25) and Jofra Archer (5) to complete his 28th five-wicket haul. He also got rid of James Anderson to end

England bowling coach Jon Lewis defends batsmen's approach

England bowling coach Jon Lewis on Monday defended his batsmen's approach in the post-tea session on the fourth day of the opening Test against India

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

Ind vs Eng 1st Test: India lose Rohit Sharma early in chase of 420

India were 39 for one at stumps on the fourth day of the first Test here at the MA Chidambaram Stadium after England set them a target of 420 runs to win