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IND vs ENG: Kohli will be more motivated after India show in AUS, says Ali

England players are gearing up for a more motivated Virat Kohli when they face India in the four-Test series that begins on February 5

Jaffer predicts India playing 11 for 1st Test against England at Chepauk

Former India opening batsman Wasim Jaffer picked hosts' playing eleven for the first Test against England, to be played in Chennai from February 5

IND vs ENG: India may ditch specialist wicket-keeper plan, play only Pant

Pant's match-saving and match-winning performances in Australia may force the Indian team management to discard their old plan of playing Wriddhiman Saha at home and Pant outside Asia

IND vs ENG: Third and fourth Test at Motera to have fans in attendance

Asked if Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be invited for the first Test match in the refurbished Motera Stadium, the BCCI official answered in the affirmative

PAK vs SA: Nauman, Fawad star as Pakistan thrashes South Africa in 1st Test

Left-arm spinner Nauman Ali came out with a brilliant performance on debut to help Pakistan register a thumping seven-wicket win over South Africa in the first Test at the National Stadium, Karachi

PAK vs SA: Pakistan on track to win 1st Test after spinning out S Africa

Spinners Nauman Ali and Yasir Shah shared nine wickets to dismiss South Africa for 245 in the second innings and set up a small target of 88 runs for Pakistan to win the first test.

IND vs ENG: Kohli sweats it out inside hotel room ahead of Chennai Test

Virat Kohli is making sure that he makes the most of the quarantine period ahead of the opening Test against England at the MA Chidambaram Stadium from February 5

India vs England 1st Test: Hosts won't out-spin England, believes Archer

Fast bowler Jofra Archer believes England have enough options in the spin department and therefore India won't be able to "out-spin" his side in the four-match Test series

Umpires Menon, Chaudhary and Sharma to officiate during IND vs ENG Tests

India's three ICC-panelled umpires will be up for their biggest assignment so far in four-match series against England during which Sharma and Chaudhary are set to make their on-field debut in Test

Test series wouldn't be as easy as ODIs for Bangladesh: Windies head coach

West Indies head coach Phil Simmons feels the warm-up match is the perfect opportunity for the men from the Caribbean to finalise their mental and physical preparation for the BAN vs WI Test series

India vs England 1st Test: Here's what Burns said about Bumrah's bowling

England opening batsman Rory Burns said that India pacer Jasprit Bumrah is a hard bowler to plan against, looking at the angle he bowls with

IND vs ENG: Don't think Indian pitches will turn from the start, says Burns

England opener Rory Burns said he thinks Indian wickets will be good cricket wickets and won't turn from the start like it happened during the Sri Lanka series

IND vs ENG: Bat deep since teams exploit home conditions, says Rory Burns

England opener Rory Burns said that his job will be to bat deep and provide a platform for the middle-order to rack up a big 1st innings score and drive the game forward during IND vs ENG Test series

Pak vs SA 1st Test: I can work on my batting little more, says Rabada

South Africa spearhead Kagiso Rabada on Thursday said that he can work on his batting a little more in order to contribute lower down the order for his side on a consistent basis.South Africa batsmen Aiden Markram and Rassie van der Dussen showed grit and determination to hit 74 and 64 respectively, but the three wickets in the final half-hour gave Pakistan the edge on day three of the first Test at the National Stadium on Thursday. At stumps on day three, Proteas' score read 187/4 and the side has a lead of 29 runs. Keshav Maharaj and Quinton de Kock were unbeaten on 2 and 0 respectively."I just try and see what I can do for the team in a particular situation, that is going to require me to work on my batting, especially in Test cricket, runs down the order are actually golden, whatever chance I get to take the team to a position, I will be willing to take that challenge with both hands. Perhaps, I can work on my batting a little more," said Rabada during a virtual press conference ..

India vs England 2021: Virat Kohli, Root face different tests of captaincy

India captain Virat Kohli and his England counterpart Joe Root are beset by different challenges as the four-Test series between the two teams gets underway in just over a week's time

India vs England 2021: No neutral umpires for first two Tests at Chennai

The International Cricket Council has appointed the pair of Anil Chaudhary and Virender Sharma to stand alongside Nitin Menon in the first two Tests of India vs England series

ENG vs IND: England can challenge upbeat India in Tests, says Andy Flower

Andy Flower was among the key plotters of England's historic 2012 Test triumph in India and the former coach sees no reason why an encore is not possible this year

IND vs ENG 1st Test just a week away but TV rights in UK still undecided

The television rights in the UK for England's tour of India remain undecided with just a week left for the series-opener in Chennai from February 5

Pak vs SA: Scary to think what Rabada can achieve, says Wasim Jaffer

Former Indian Test batsman Wasim Jaffer heaped praises on South Africa's Kagiso Rabada after the pacer became the third-fastest Proteas bowler to reach 200 Test wickets.Pace spearhead Rabada not only became the eighth South African to scalp 200 Test wickets but also the fourth-youngest bowler ever to reach the milestone in the longest format of the game. At the moment, Rabada has the best strike rate among bowlers with 200-plus Test wickets.Jaffer said looking at Rabada's age (25) it's scary to think what the fast bowler can achieve in the years ahead."Congratulations @KagisoRabada25 on 200 test wickets. That too with the best strike rate among some legends of the game. That's some achievement. And he's just 25! Scary to think what he can achieve! #PAKvsSA PS: Boom v KG will be the battle of this decade," Jaffer tweeted.On day three, South Africa batsmen Aiden Markram and Rassie van der Dussen showed grit and determination to hit 74 and 64 respectively, but three wickets in the final .

India vs England 1st Test: Chennai pitch likely to be slow despite grass

Five pitches with 'decent amount of grass' have been prepared for the first India-England Test that begins at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on February 5