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
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 .
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
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
India needs 381 more runs, with nine wickets in hand, to win on the fifth and final day of the first Test against England
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
Former Australia spinner Shane Warne wasn't impressed with England's approach in the third and final session on day four of the first Test against India on Monday.
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
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 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
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 on Monday defended his batsmen's approach in the post-tea session on the fourth day of the opening Test against India
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
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
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
The MA Chidamabaram Stadium's three stands -- I, J and K -- will be thrown open to spectators for an international match for the first time since 2012 when it hosts the second India-England Test from February 13. The three stands were sealed after the 2011 World Cup owing to various issues, depriving the city the opportunity to host matches at various events, including the World T20 in 2016 and the IPL final in 2019. An exception was made when the stands were opened for an ODI between India and Pakistan in 2012. Tickets for the second Test, to be played here from February 13 to 17, will go on sale from February 8, Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) Secretary R S Ramasaamy said on Sunday. Around 15,000 tickets will be sold and they will be available online only, he said. A TNCA press release said tickets for general public will be sold only through www.paytm.com & www.insider.in, Paytm App and Paytm Insider App from Monday 10 am. "There would be no Counter/Box Office sales," .
Rishabh Pant's flair and Cheteshwar Pujara's doggedness came to India's rescue after a top-order collapse
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.
India's senior speedster Mohammed Shami has resumed "low-intensity" bowling at the National Cricket Academy as his fractured wrist has healed significantly
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