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Ind vs Eng, 2nd Test: Vaughan hails Ashwin's ruthless batting performance

Former Three Lions skipper Michael Vaughan hailed the all-rounder's performance and termed it as "ruthless"

India face 3-point penalty in race to WTC final if pitch rated 'poor'

With the MA Chidambaram Stadium pitch for the second Test helping spin bowlers from the first session of the first Test, there have been calls to dock India points in the World Test Championship table

Ind vs Eng: After 'great team effort', Anderson in 'recovery' mode

England pacer James Anderson is gearing up for the second Test after the speedster delivered a masterclass spell to dismantle India's top order on the fifth day of 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

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: 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

Kohli's 'spirit of cricket' gesture for Joe Root wins hearts on internet

India skipper Virat Kohli's heartwarming gesture towards England captain Joe Root just before the concluding minutes of the play on day one of the opening Test has taken the internet by storm

Shining ball without saliva hard on Chennai pitch: Jasprit Bumrah

Pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah, who was playing his Test first at home here on Friday, said it was tough to bowl on flat pitches like that of MA Chidambaram Stadium under the new Covid-19 rules

India's decision to not play Kuldeep Yadav is ridiculous, says Vaughan

Former skipper Michael Vaughan on Friday slammed India for leaving left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav out of the opening Test against England, calling it a "ridiculous decision". Yadav has been warming the bench for more than three months now, including the tour of Australia, where he featured in just one ODI. With Ravindra Jadeja ruled out of the first two Tests against England due to an injury, many former players, including Irfan Pathan, had backed Yadav for a place in the team. "Ridiculous decision by #India not to play @imkuldeep18!!! If he isn't going to play at home with the injuries they have when is he going to play!!! #INDvENG," Vaughan wrote on his twitter handle. Yadav missed out again on Friday with India going with left-arm spinner Shahbaz Nadeem, who was on standby, for the first Test in Chennai after spin bowling all-rounder Axar Patel was ruled out. Yadav has so far played six Tests and picked 24 wickets. He played his last Test against Australia at Sydney in January

Ind vs Eng: We are looking at first innings total of 600-700, says Joe Root

Virat Kohli helping his opposite number Joe Root deal with cramps became one of the moments of the opening day

Testing India's talent

The England- India series to me has been riveting because it has brought the bowler back into what has been turned into a batsman's game