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IND vs ENG 1st Test: England players test negative for Covid-19 on arrival

The English team flew to Chennai on a charter flight from Sri Lanka on Wednesday and were tested on arrival at the airport

Gill should open with Rohit, but he needs to keep his head down: Gambhir

Gambhir feels that Shubman Gill should open alongside Rohit Sharma in the upcoming Test series against England but added that Gill needs to keep his head down after the dream debut Down Under

ENG vs IND: Head coach Silverwood happy with England's rotation policy

England faced criticism from former players for resting wicketkeeper-batsman Jonny Bairstow, all-rounder Sam Curran and fast bowler Mark Wood for its first two Tests against India

Banning bouncers for U-18 players will be more dangerous: Michael Vaughan

Lambasting the 'ridiculous' suggestion of banning bouncers in under-18 cricket, former England skipper Michael Vaughan says it would be potentially more dangerous

I need to be playing cricket instead of sitting on bench: Tom Banton

Top-order batsman Tom Banton is considering skipping the Indian Premier League this year and focus on domestic red-ball cricket to enhance his chances of making it to England's Test side

ICC World Test Championship final rescheduled, to take place from Jun 18-22

The start of the inaugural World Test Championship final has been pushed back by eight days and will now begin at Lord's on June 18, keeping in mind the proximity with the next IPL's summit showdown

IND vs ENG: Virat Kohli has made India a tough side, says Nasser Hussain

Former England captain Nasser Hussain feels Virat Kohli has instilled a fighting attitude in the current Indian team, which does not get bullied by adversities, whether on or off the field. Despite missing some key players to injuries and skipper Kohli, who was on paternity leave, an inexperienced Indian team, led by Ajinkya Rahane, displayed grit and determination to register a historic come-from-behind 2-1 series win over Australia. Hussain warned England to be ready for a tough one in the four-Test series against India, starting February 5 in Chennai. "Any side that can go to Australia, go 1-0 down after being bowled out for 36, lose Kohli because he's going home on paternity leave, lose your bowling attack and still come back and win after some of the stuff that went on off the field in Australia, they won't be bullied," he told Sky Sports. "They (India) are a tough side. I think Kohli has instilled that. Make no mistake, at home, they are a formidable outfit." Insisting that

England wins five consecutive Tests abroad for 1st time in 107 years

England's six-wicket win in the 2nd Test against Sri Lanka in Galle was its fifth consecutive win overseas -- a first in 107 years. The last time they won five-plus Tests was between 1911 and 1914

Prolific Root has potential to surpass Tendulkar's Test record: Boycott

The legendary Geoffrey Boycott believes prolific England captain Joe Root has the potential and talent to surpass Indian great Sachin Tendulkar as the all-time run scorer in Test cricket

India vs England: Ben Stokes arrives in Chennai, begins quarantine

England all-rounder Ben Stokes has landed in India, and is now undergoing quarantine period in Chennai.

2nd Test: Sri Lanka out for 126; England needs 164 runs for series sweep

England moved into a strong position to complete a series sweep after dismissing Sri Lanka for 126 in the second innings, setting up a victory target of 164 in the second test

England to host New Zealand for two-match Test series, starting June 2

England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Monday confirmed that England will start their home international summer with a two-match Test series against New Zealand, commencing from June 2.

Sri Lanka slumps to 67-6 in 2nd innings on Day 4 against England

England moved into a strong position to sweep the two-test series against Sri Lanka after spinners Jack Leach and Dom Bess claimed three wickets each in a wild morning session Monday.

SL vs ENG 2nd Test turning into one of the great Test matches, says Vaughan

Former England captain Michael Vaughan believes the ongoing second Test between Sri Lanka and England at the Galle International Stadium will go down to the wire

ENG vs IND: England squad will get only 3 days to train before Chennai Test

England will get only three days to train before the first Test, starting Feb 5, due to a six-day quarantine requirement for the visitors, who will land in the country after Sri Lanka tour on Jan 27

Thirimanne becomes 1st Lanka fielder to take 5 catches in a Test innings

Lahiru Thirimanne achieved this milestone in the second Test match between England and Sri Lanka at Galle

SL vs Eng 2nd Test: Root's innings a masterclass against spin, says Buttler

Wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler said that Joe Root's 186-run knock against Sri Lanka in the first innings of the second Test was a treat to watch and it was a "masterclass" against spin

ENG vs SL 2nd Test: Root becomes 4th highest Test run-scorer for England

England skipper Joe Root has gone past Kevin Pietersen and David Gower to become the fourth-highest run-getter for his country in Test cricket

SL vs ENG: Sangakkara praises Joot Root for 186-run knock in 2nd Test

The way England Test skipper Joe Root handled himself on day three of the second Test was 'a great learning experience for everyone', says Kumara Sangakkara

Disrespectful to India if England doesn't field its best XI: Pietersen

Not selecting the best players in the squad would be disrespectful for the England fans as well the hosts, says Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen