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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

Pujara was big wicket for Cummins once Kohli returned home after 1st Test

Australia pace spearhead Pat Cummins describes Cheteshwar Pujara as a "brick wall", whose wicket he targeted once captain Virat Kohli returned home after the first Test

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

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

Tall Ishant manages stress on joints well to reach 300-wicket mark

Despite an injury-prone career, Ishant Sharma managed to become only the third Indian pace bowler after Kapil Dev and Zaheer Khan to get to 300 wickets on Feb 8

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

Ishant Sharma becomes third Indian pacer to take 300 Test wickets

Veteran fast bowler Ishant Sharma on Monday became the sixth Indian and third pacer from the country to take 300 wickets in Test cricket

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

IND vs ENG 1st Test Day 3 highlights: India 257-6 at Stumps, trails by 321

Rishabh Pant and Cheteshwar Pujara's stunning performance helped revive India's first innings but Dom Bess dominated the hosts' batsmen to put England on top. Check India vs England highlights here

Uttarakhand glacier burst: Pant to donate match fee for rescue efforts

India wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant said that he will donate his match fee for the rescue efforts and would urge more people to help out after a glacier burst in Uttarakhand on Sunday

INDIA vs ENG 1st Test highlights: Root's double ton guides ENG to 555/8

England ended the day two at an intimidating 555 for eight, built around Root's 218 that was result of a near nine-hour effort in which he faced 377 balls.

Shami resumes training, may be available for 3rd Test against England

India's senior speedster Mohammed Shami has resumed "low-intensity" bowling at the National Cricket Academy as his fractured wrist has healed significantly

Check India vs England 1st Test final playing 11, head-to-head stats here

Ishant Sharma finds a place in India playing 11 while Nadeem gets a game thanks to Patel's injury. Check IND vs ENG playing 11, head to head details here

Ajinkya fulfilled his responsibility with flying colours, says Virat Kohli

India captain Virat Kohli on Thursday said his relationship with Ajinkya Rahane is based on mutual trust and hailed his deputy for fulfilling his responsibility with "flying colours" in Australia. Only days after Kohli had gone on a paternity leave following the disastrous first Test in Adelaide, Rahane led an injury-ravaged Indian team to a 2-1 series victory. On Wednesday, Rahane had said he was "happy to take the back seat". A day later, it was Kohli's turn to speak on their equation. "Not just Jinks and me, the camaraderie of the whole team is based on trust and all of us are working towards only one goal and that is to see India win. "I would like to mention, he fulfilled his responsibility in Australia with flying colours, it was amazing to see him lead the team towards victory, which has always been our goal," Kohli said during a virtual media interaction on the eve of the first Test against England. Kohli believes that his bonding with Rahane off the field also helps in th