Virat Kohli might have to seriously consider playing his best spinner Ravichandran Ashwin when India meet England in the second Test at the Lord's starting Thursday
England head coach Chris Silverwood has said that all-rounder Moeen Ali is "certainly" under consideration for the second Test against India which gets underway from August 12.The first Test between India and England ended in a draw after rain played spoilsport on the final day of the Test.England batting wasn't up to the mark and Moeen's presence in the squad will allow the hosts to get the required depth."Moeen is certainly under consideration. He's always been part of our consideration. So that's something that Joe and I are going to chat about at Lord's," ESPNcricinfo quoted Silverwood as saying."We know he is a fine cricketer and we know he is showing fine form in the Hundred at the moment, though I appreciate it's a different format," he added.The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) in July this year had confirmed that men's all-rounder Ben Stokes will take an indefinite break from all cricket with immediate effect."Allrounders such Ben Stokes or Chris Woakes usually give you .
KL Rahul is likely to be included in India playing 11 for the 1st Test against England. Check IND vs ENG 1st playing 11 probables and head to head stats here
India vs England 1st Test will kick start on August 4. The live telecast will be available on Sony Sports Network. Check IND vs ENG TESTS full schedule, Nottingham weather and other details here
India middle-order batsman Suryakumar Yadav posted a photo as he departed for the UK to link up with the Test squad.
Just like India did at home earlier this year, the seasoned James Anderson says, England must play to their advantage in the five-match Test series by preparing 'good pitches' with pace and bounce
The Test series between India and England commences on August 4 at Trent Bridge.
Stand-in wicketkeeper KL Rahul's century (101 off 150 balls) and all-rounder Jadeja's half-century (75 off 146 balls) were the highlights of Day 1 of Indian Test team's warm-up vs County Select XI
Wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant and throwdown specialist Dayanand Garani tested positive for COVID-19, while two others were placed in precautionary isolation
BCCI's decision to allow players to visit sporting venues as well as other public places in England during their three-week break has come under spotlight after Rishabh Pant tested positive for Covid
The news comes in the wake of BCCI secretary Jay Shah recently sending an e-mail to the Indian contingent in the United Kingdom warning it about the rising cases of Covid-19
The ICC officially confirmed that teams will be awarded standardised 12 points for a win, four for a draw and six for a tie during the second World Test Championship cycle
England batsman Ollie Pope was on Saturday rendered a doubtful starter for the opening Test against India after suffering a thigh injury during his stint for Surrey in the Vitality Blast
England Women defeated India Women by eight wickets in the first ODI to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series here on Sunday.
England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has apologised for scheduling the June 16-19 one-off Test between India and England women on a used pitch
While the families were already in quarantine with the players in Mumbai, the visas hadn't been approved and the BCCI was working 24x7 to get the clearance
England cricket board has concurred with pace bowler Jofra Archer on his decision to put T20 World Cup and Ashes series later this year ahead of August-September's five-Test series against India
India left-arm spinner Axar Patel has said England batsmen don't read deliveries from his hand and have only sweep and reverse-sweep shots to counter spin.
England pace bowler Jofra Archer has said he is willing to miss five-Test series against India in August-September so as to be fully fit for T20 World Cup and Ashes later this year
England fast bowler Jofra Archer's rehabilitation will be reviewed in four weeks after he had surgery on a long-standing elbow injury