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England vs India 3rd Test: Bumrah to return to Playing 11 at Lord's

England vs India 3rd Test will begin on July 10 after the conclusion of second Test in Birmingham

ENG vs IND 2nd Test Day 1 Highlights: Gill's ton anchors IND's strong start

Shubman Gill scored his Test 100 in two matches as India's red-ball skipper

England vs India HIGHIGHTS, 2nd Test Day 1: Gill-Jaiswal shines as India ends day's play at 310/5

2nd Test | ENG vs IND HIGHLIGHTS: Jiswal scored his 11th Test fifty while, Gill hit his 7th Test ton

Gill slams 7th Test hundred, second as Indian skipper in two matches

Gill came out to bat when India lost their second wicket on 95 and went on to score a brilliant 100

ENG vs IND 2nd Test Session 2: Jaiswal misses milestone but IND still ahead

Jaiswal lost his wicket just 11 runs before becoming the fastest Indian player to score 2,000 Test runs

ENG vs IND 2nd Test Session 1: IND dominate with strong start at Edgbaston

India had some luck on their side as two of England's reviews went in the visitors' favour due to the umpire's call

Why leaving Kuldeep Yadav out of playing 11 for 2nd Test can hurt India?

With India trailing 0-1 in the five-match Test series against England, the decision to leave out Kuldeep Yadav for the second Test at Edgbaston could prove costly

ENG vs IND 2nd Test Playing 11: All-rounders take centre stage for India

Off-spinners have been notable exceptions-Nathan Lyon and Moeen Ali made their mark in the 2023 Ashes opener, while R Ashwin impressed here back in 2018

Greg Chappell wants Arshdeep and Kuldeep in India XI for 2nd Test vs ENG

If India are to reverse their fortunes in this series, then a better-balanced team is required, says former Australia captain and ex-India coach Greg Chappell

IND vs ENG 2nd Test Playing 11: Who makes the cut -Kuldeep, Washy or Reddy?

India Playing 11 prediction: An extra spinner - be it Sundar or Kuldeep - would come into India's Playing XI at the expense of pace-bowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur

ENG vs IND 2nd Test: Edgbaston pitch report, Birmingham weather forecast

As India and England are gearing up for 2nd Test in Birmingham, Business Standard takes a closer look at the pitch and weather outlook.

ENG vs IND 2nd Test: India's win-loss records vs England at Edgbaston

As far as individual performances are concerned, former Indian skipper Virat Kohli, with 231 runs, holds the record for most Test runs at this venue for India

ENG-IND 2nd Test Playing 11: England's XI announced; IND to play 2 spinners

England vs India 2nd Test Playing 11 news: Archer did not make it into the playing XI, as Stokes will lead the same set of players at Edgbaston

I definitely did not bowl the lengths that I wanted to in Leeds: Prasidh

Prasidh Krishna admitted his intention was always to be economical, but the execution didn't go to plan

Gill targets ideal combo of 20-wicket attack, batting depth in England

Less than 24 hours before the second Test, India captain Shubman Gill said the team management has not yet locked in a combination that allows them to take 20 wickets and score runs on potentially flat wickets in the unusually hot English summer. Gill also did not commit to premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah playing at Edgbaston despite being available for selection. The clarity, however, was provided on his preference for a second spinner over a pacer especially with the old Dukes ball making run scoring a lot easier for the opposition. Bumrah bhai is definitely available. We are trying to find the right combination where we can take 20 wickets and score runs as well on these kind of wickets. We just thought we are going to have a final look today once we come to the ground and see what kind of combination that we want to go with tomorrow, Gill said on the eve of the second Test. Our first priority would always be on these kind of wickets, how we can get 20 wickets rather than playing t

ENG vs IND: Gill aims to decode Dukes ball's evolution from 2018 to 2025

The rapidly evolving behaviour of Dukes, including the ball going soft 40 overs onwards, has created a major challenge for the Shubman Gill-led India in England. Gill has been getting inputs from the likes of KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja, who have been to England multiple times, on how the Dukes has evolved in the last 7-8 years. At Leeds, India missed the services of a second spinner on day five as England made short work of the 371-run target to go 1-0 up in the five-match series. India needed their pacers to strike in the run chase but, barring Bumrah, none was able to make inroads. By the time the new ball was due, the game was as good as over. On Tuesday, Gill spoke about his preference for an extra spinner in the 40-60 over phase over a pacer who would find it tough to contain the aggressive England batters. I have spoken to some of the players who were part of the 2018-19 series and they said the balls were slightly different in that series. Even in the 2021

Indian players told to stay indoors after suspicious package found: Report

The Indian cricket team, staying in the heart of Birmingham, was asked to stay indoors after a suspicious package was found at the nearby Centenary Square. A BCCI source confirmed to PTI that players were asked not to venture out following a social media post from the Birmingham City Centre Police. Usually the Indian cricketers explore the areas close to the team hotel and ahead of the second Test, they were frequenting the bustling Broad Street. A total of eight players including captain Shubman Gill turned up for training at Edgbaston while the other 10 members had an off day. We've currently got a cordon in place around Centenary Square, Birmingham city centre, while we investigate a suspicious package, read a post from Birmingham City Centre Police on X. We were alerted just before 3pm, and a number of buildings have been evacuated as a precaution while it's assessed. Please avoid the area, the message read. However, an hour later police lifted the cordon.

If IND vs ENG series is on the line & Bumrah is fit, he has to play: Bell

Former England batter Ian Bell has opined that if Jasprit Bumrah is fit, India should not limit him to just three Tests to manage his workload, given the high profile of the five-match Anderson-Tendulkar series. There is a question mark over Jasprit Bumrah's availability for the second Test beginning in Birmingham on Wednesday with India skipper Shubman Gill saying a decision on his lead pacer will be taken only after taking a look at the pitch. Gill has, however, said that Bumrah is available for selection. "I'd be amazed if he (Bumrah) only plays three Tests this summer. He's the best fast bowler in the world, and if he doesn't play, England will be very, very happy," Bell, who has more than 7,700 runs under his belt in 118 Tests, told PTI Videos. "Of course, you want to protect him (Bumrah), but if the series is on the line and he's fit, he has to play," said the the former right-handed batter. The 43-year-old feels spin could play a role as the match progresses. The spinners

England vs India 2nd Test playing 11, toss time, IND vs ENG live streaming

ENG vs IND 2nd Test Playing 11 prediction: The biggest question leading into the Edgbaston Test is whether Kuldeep Yadav will return to India's playing XI.

IND vs AUS: Nathan Lyon wants to win Test series in India before retirement

Australian spin great Nathan Lyon has no immediate plans of Test retirement as he yearns for one final away series win in India before calling time on his illustrious career. The 37-year-old, who is the most successful off-spinner for Australia with 556 wickets in 138 Tests, has taken 130 wickets against India in 32 Tests (both home and away) but has never been a part of an away series win in India. In fact, Australia have not beaten India in their backyard since their "final frontier" triumph in 2004-05. "I've always said I want to win away in India. I want to win away in England, Lyon was quoted as saying by cricket.com.au. "We've got that opportunity in a couple of years' time, but we've also got to take it Test by Test and make sure that we're doing everything here in West Indies right. "Then we've got a massive summer at home with the Ashes. But another World Test Championship final would be on my cards for sure," he added. But Lyon has relinquished his duties in the Austral