England tour of India 2020/21
Nitin Menon: 'Umpiring is all about mental toughness; like players, we also have form'
The 37-year old ICC Elite Panel umpire says pressure situations bring the best out of him
April 21, 2024
England will relish chance for a rematch with India - Chris Silverwood
Players itching to get their own back when India tour England for five Tests in August and September
April 21, 2024
Jos Buttler proud of the way England stuck to values despite defeat to India
Acting captain says Sam Curran will learn a lot from unbeaten 95 in losing cause
April 21, 2024
Kohli: Shardul and Bhuvneshwar should have been Player of the Match and Series
India's captain expressed his surprise at the choices for the awards, which went to Sam Curran and Jonny Bairstow respectively
April 21, 2024
England's ODI woes in India continue, Rohit-Dhawan pair hits new heights
Stats highlights from the end of England's tour of India
April 21, 2024
India need a little Pant-Pandya humpty in their ODI approach
Change of approach from top order in third ODI should enthuse India to aim for 350 every time they find themselves batting first
April 26, 2024
Sam Curran falls short as India clinch cliffhanger to seal ODI series
Tom Curran was left out by England after Virat Kohli lost his third loss in a row in the series
April 21, 2024
Buttler upbeat about exposure to local conditions before T20 World Cup
Stand-in captain says, "T20 has given people probably a greater understanding of risk and reward" in ODIs
April 21, 2024
With series on the line, deciding India-England ODI set up to be fitting tour finale
Excitement galore in Pune with series locked at 1-1
April 26, 2024
India's conservative starts batting first in ODIs hurting them
It is a matter of a shift in attitude and some time to get used to England's style of play
April 21, 2024
'We don't really fear too much' - Ben Stokes after crushing target of 337
After stunning partnership, Bairstow says Stokes' batting complementary to his, meaning "people don't like to bowl at us"
April 21, 2024
Sixes galore, and spinners' suffering, in record-breaking England win
Statistical highlights from England's highest successful ODI chase vs India.
April 22, 2024
Hardik Pandya could be in line for a Test return in England
Virat Kohli says India managing allrounder's workload with six Tests to come in England
April 21, 2024
Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes decimate India to level series
Dawid Malan replaced the injured Sam Billings as the visitors looked to square the series
April 21, 2024
Eoin Morgan out of ODI series with hand injury, Sam Billings to miss second game
England captain split webbing on his hand in first ODI, while Billings suffered shoulder injury
April 26, 2024
KL Rahul finds his way back after 'doing most things right'
The time that an ODI affords - as opposed to T20 cricket - allowed the batsman to get into his groove again
April 21, 2024
Ben Stokes seeks upturn in England's fortunes after disappointing return to ODI colours
World No.1 ranking at risk after first-ODI defeat, but new No.3 targets team improvements
April 21, 2024
India and England play good cop bad cop as series hits fever pitch
India will be without Shreyas Iyer, while England ponder on the fitness of Sam Billings and Eoin Morgan
April 22, 2024
Jonny Bairstow wants chance to settle into T20I and Test spots
With ODI form still flying, batsman seeks permanent home at No. 4 for T20 World Cup, No. 3 for Ashes
April 26, 2024
Tearful Krunal Pandya dedicates ODI debut to late father: 'He must be having a good night up there'
"My focus has always been lately about how I can be the best version of myself, not just as a cricketer but as a human"
April 21, 2024
Eoin Morgan, Sam Billings in doubt for second ODI vs India with injuries
Captain says other squad members 'absolutely' set to play in remaining two matches
April 21, 2024
India seize the attitude of champions as England's focus on learning goes awry
Mitigating circumstances aplenty for England, but formulaic nature of defeat is a concern
April 21, 2024
On show in Pune: England and India's differing methods of ODI batting
For England it's been about all-out attack for a while; India seem to want to adopt more of that approach for more of their innings going forward
April 21, 2024
Debutants Krunal, Prasidh Krishna shine in India's turnaround
All the statistical highlights from the first ODI, including some records for the Bairstow-Roy pair
April 26, 2024
Shreyas Iyer taken for scans after shoulder injury; could be in doubt for IPL
The India batsman injured his left shoulder while fielding in the ODI series opener against England
April 22, 2024
Debutants Prasidh Krishna and Krunal Pandya star in India's 66-run win
Mitchell Santner grabbed two wickets, but Bangladesh smashed 88 off the final ten overs
April 24, 2024
Eoin Morgan: Jofra Archer's return is in the hands of medical team
Ben Stokes eager to play ODIs in lead-up to IPL, says England captain
April 21, 2024
Virat Kohli: 'Umpire's call right now is creating a lot of confusion'
"If the ball is clipping the stumps, it should be out - whether you like it or not you lose the review"
April 21, 2024
Kohli: Rohit, Dhawan will definitely start as openers for England ODIs
India's captain also announced that Pant was back in the ODI mix, with Suryakumar and Krunal getting maiden call-ups
April 21, 2024
Tests and assessments on the cards as India and England do ODI battle in T20 World Cup year
The series isn't without context, as there are World Cup Super League points up for grabs
April 21, 2024
India vs England, 1st ODI, Pune
Eoin Morgan: Selection for England's ODIs in India is no 'consolation prize'
England captain expects to offer more opportunities to fringe selections to expand player pool
April 21, 2024
Silverwood: Archer's decision to miss ODIs and part of IPL 'mutual', 'sensible'
"He wants to be at the World Cup and he wants to be at the Ashes," head coach says
April 21, 2024
Gavaskar: India should 'persist' with Rohit-Kohli opening formula
"Maybe Rahul's loss of form has been a blessing in disguise," he says
April 21, 2024
How worried should England be about series defeat to India?
Failure to convert 2-1 lead leaves England with as many questions as answers ahead of World Cup
April 21, 2024
Stats - India's batting reaches new heights, Malan breaks new milestone
All the stats highlights from the series decider in Ahmedabad
April 22, 2024
Eoin Morgan expects to be without England's multi-format players for home T20Is
Captain says 'it's just too much to ask' of those players to be involved in Sri Lanka, Pakistan series
April 22, 2024
Kohli to open in IPL in preparation for T20 World Cup
"It augurs well for the team and I would like this to continue, and hopefully continue that form through to the World Cup"
April 21, 2024
Batting might, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Shardul Thakur give India series
Ishan Kishan stays on the sidelines as both captains say they would've liked to chase at the toss
April 21, 2024
Shardul Thakur's evolution into India's canny white-ball option
His variety of slower balls and ability to give a good whack with the bat make him a valuable T20 World Cup candidate
April 21, 2024
Jonny Bairstow's middle-order success vindicates England's reshuffle
Bairstow has 200 T20I runs at a strike rate of 149 since his move to No. 4
April 21, 2024
Who is Prasidh Krishna, India's latest ODI pick?
The Karnataka pacer has been around for a while, and is clearly in the larger pool of players for India now
April 21, 2024
Dress rehearsal for T20 World Cup favourites as India, England look to clinch series
The groundwork for the marquee event in October will have been laid by both teams irrespective of the result
April 21, 2024
Prasidh Krishna called up for ODI series against England
The three matches will be played in Pune between March 23 and 28
April 23, 2024
Suryakumar Yadav makes compelling case for World Cup spot
In just his second T20I, batsman epitomises dynamic approach Virat Kohli promised on eve of series
April 26, 2024
Eoin Morgan: Series decider is 'closest thing to a World Cup final'
Ben Stokes says high-pressure finale is perfect preparation for No.1-ranked T20I team
April 21, 2024
India vs England, 4th T20I
Test of loyalty looms as heat is turned up on England's World Cup contenders
Malan, Jordan among players with point to prove as Eoin Morgan thins out his options
April 21, 2024
Virat Kohli: Thigh issue 'nothing serious', should be 'fine' for final T20I
The Indian captain hurt himself while fielding during England's chase
April 21, 2024
Virat Kohli: Why can't we have an 'I don't know' soft signal for the umpire?
Atherton terms on-field soft signal for outfield catches "nonsense" as TV umpire remains unconvinced about the catch but has to stick with "out" signal
April 21, 2024
Suryakumar Yadav, bowlers help India make it 2-2
Rahul Chahar gets a game for India in place of Yuzvendra Chahal
April 21, 2024
Whom should India open with in the fourth T20I?
Will Rahul retain his spot? Will Kishan open again? Does Dhawan have an outside chance?
April 24, 2024
England reprise Mark Wood-Jofra Archer combination to allay powerplay struggles
One-two barrage that had worked so well was curiously shelved without much comment
April 21, 2024
Stick or twist for England, India with series at stake
India will have to make a tough decision on Rahul in a must-win game for them
April 21, 2024
Eoin Morgan moved to verge of tears before 100th T20I
Good friend Jos Buttler gave a moving address to mark the milestone before England's win over India
April 21, 2024
Virat Kohli, Vikram Rathour back KL Rahul as India T20I opener
Rahul has scored 1, 0 and 0, lasting a combined 14 balls across three innings this series
April 21, 2024
Buttler, Wood deliver another win while chasing for 2-1 England lead
Eoin Morgan made the first big call of the night in his 100th T20I
April 21, 2024
R Ashwin: 'Given an opportunity, I will make game-breaking performance' in white-ball cricket
Says he is in a frame of mind that makes him extremely confident he can succeed for India in ODIs and T20Is
April 23, 2024
Jason Roy backs England to learn quickly after rediscovering his own spark
Opener revelled in return of crowds after home-summer drought
April 23, 2024
Remaining India-England T20Is to be played behind closed doors
GCA says decision taken "due to increasing number of" Covid cases
April 26, 2024
Attacking sides eye series lead as turning pitch awaits India and England
England may bring in Moeen Ali, as India ponder over KL Rahul's low scores
April 23, 2024
Ishan Kishan adds the impetus that new-age India have been looking for
Willingness to go hard from the first ball rips contest from England's grasp in series-leveller
April 21, 2024
Eoin Morgan: England's 'weaknesses exposed' as India take them out of comfort zone
Captain relishes opportunity to learn the hard way in lead-up to T20 World Cup
April 22, 2024
Ben Stokes endures all-round off-day as England fail to strike right balance
Lack of familiarity with England T20 role plays part in underwhelming display
April 22, 2024
Virat Kohli: 'I tried to do what I can but Kishan took the game away completely'
"We ticked all the boxes we wanted to," says India's captain as he praises his bowlers too
April 23, 2024
Blazing fifties from Kishan, Kohli power India to 1-1
England bring in Tom Curran after Mark Wood picks up an injury in his left heel
April 23, 2024
Pitch for two-day India vs England Test in Ahmedabad earns 'average' rating from ICC
Pitch for second Test, in Chennai, also rated average, while tracks for the other two Tests fare better
April 23, 2024
Adil Rashid's new-ball reincarnation opens up tactical flexibility for England
A decade on from his success in the role for South Australia, Rashid has emerged as an option in the powerplay
April 21, 2024
India seek rapid response after England show how it's done
England 1-0 up in five-match series after comprehensive eight-wicket win
April 21, 2024
India's high risk, high reward tactics should be given a chance
Batsmen show willingness to walk the talk, that it didn't come off doesn't make it wrong
April 26, 2024
Eoin Morgan hails bowling effort as England take 1-0 lead
Captain also praises Jason Roy's innings in straightforward run chase
April 23, 2024
England's bowlers ensure the plan comes together
India can't get a word in as tourists' attack answers legitimate pre-series questions
April 25, 2024
Kohli: We weren't aware of what we had to do on that pitch
Says India need to address the "lack of execution of the shots" they played
April 23, 2024
Jofra Archer, Mark Wood, Chris Jordan hit straps as England canter to victory
Mark Wood made it to England XI along with Chris Jordan, but Tom Curran missed out
April 21, 2024
Ashley Giles: 'The door can't be closed forever' as Alex Hales given hope of comeback
Director of cricket holds talks with player's agent, two years after banishment from England set-up
April 21, 2024
Reece Topley puts dark days of injury behind him as T20 career comes full circle
Seamer has chance to press for place in T20 World Cup, five years after role in 2016 campaign
April 21, 2024
Kohli says 'no space for compromise' when it comes to fitness levels
India's captain was reacting to Varun Chakravarthy and Rahul Tewatia failing their fitness tests
April 26, 2024
India to shed caution for aggression, says Virat Kohli: 'I see us being much more positive from now'
"We want to be a side that plays free cricket, not have any baggage of lack of [batting] depth"
April 21, 2024
Eoin Morgan backs Jofra Archer after doubts raised about Test commitment
Fast bowler hits back at Michael Vaughan following criticism of attitude to longest format
April 21, 2024
Who will be Rohit's opening partner, and more questions for India
There is a toss-up for new-ball bowlers and a debutant vying for a spot in the middle order
April 26, 2024
Eoin Morgan welcomes prospect of turning tracks as T20 World Cup auditions loom
Captain hopes to have full squad to choose from as Archer makes progress from elbow injury
April 22, 2024
Eoin Morgan downplays prospect of Alex Hales earning T20 World Cup recall
Time is a healer, says captain, as prospect of summer training-camp invite remains
April 21, 2024
Liam Livingstone ready to prove his maturity after long-awaited England recall
Versatility could be a virtue as allrounder challenges for place in power-packed line-up
April 21, 2024
ICC Test rankings: Pant, Rohit joint-seventh; Ashwin moves up to No. 2
India's players had a lot to celebrate with the latest update in the ICC rankings
April 21, 2024
Varun Chakravarthy set to miss England T20Is after failing fitness tests
Rahul Chahar likely to be replacement, while status of Rahul Tewatia - who had also failed fitness tests - is unclear
April 21, 2024
Shift in Jos Buttler's approach to chasing shows evolution of T20 batting
Buttler has remodelled his thinking after watching other players
April 21, 2024
Doubts over Natarajan's availability for England T20Is
Pacer undergoing rehab at NCA, yet to link up with T20I squad
April 21, 2024
Jos Buttler on New Zealand Tests clashing with IPL: 'No perfect answer to current schedule'
England vice-captain also backs return of Alex Hales once trust issues are dealt with
April 21, 2024
Sam Curran: 'I came back from the IPL a much better player'
'Refreshed' allrounder looking to use CSK experience in England's T20I series in India
April 21, 2024
England may extend rest and rotation policy into Ashes
Head coach Chris Silverwood also plays down concerns about quality of training facilities in Ahmedabad
April 21, 2024
Jofra Archer in doubt for England's T20I series vs India with elbow injury
Coach says ECB medical team 'talking about how we deal with this long-term' after quick missed two Tests
April 23, 2024
Ravi Shastri: 'Outstanding' Rishabh Pant 'worked his backside off'
The India coach also hailed Washington Sundar for his "unbelievable composure and temperament"
April 21, 2024
Blaming Jonny Bairstow for England's defeat would ignore wider context
Bairstow is only partially culpable for his batting struggles since his recall
April 21, 2024
Washington Sundar: A batsman blossoming in a bubble of serene self-assurance
He may have gained wider attention as a clever, restrictive offspinner in T20s, but he has always been a batsman first
April 21, 2024
Kohli: 'Rohit's 161 defining moment in India coming back in the series'
"Our bench strength has been as strong as it has ever been. That's a great sign for Indian cricket"
April 21, 2024
One of England's worst batting series since 1909
Stats highlights after the fourth Test in Ahmedabad
April 21, 2024
Joe Root says no excuses as England face up to being 'outskilled' in spinning conditions
Captain hails Pant's onslaught as fourth-Test turning point and challenges team to improve
April 25, 2024
Ravi Shastri: India were like 'zombies' in first Test, 'kick in the backside' drove series triumph
Says Pant's hundred 'best counterattacking innings I've seen' and pays rich tribute to curators
April 26, 2024
India set up WTC final clash with New Zealand
The 3-1 series win over England helped India finish top of the WTC table with 72.2 percentage points
April 26, 2024
Ind vs Eng, 4th Test, 3rd day - As It Happened
All the colour and analyses from day three of the final Test of the series
April 25, 2024
Celebrations at Motera on 50th anniversary of Sunil Gavaskar's Test debut
BCCI marks the occasion by presenting the former India captain with a commemorative Test cap
April 24, 2024
The audacious, and gloriously disrespectful Rishabh Pant
You don't do what he did to James Anderson. But then, you're not Rishabh Pant.
April 26, 2024
Dom Bess' struggles are symptomatic of England's sickly spin system
Offspinner's 15 wicketless overs undid seamers' hard graft on second afternoon
April 24, 2024
Pant: 'I just see the ball and react to it, that's the USP of my cricket'
Centurion says his plan was to play his shots after assessing the pitch
April 26, 2024
'Unbelievable... sensational... Pant-tastic'
Rishabh Pant came up with yet another innings that left everyone awestruck
April 21, 2024
As it happened - India vs England, 4th Test, Ahmedabad, 2nd day
Updates, analysis and colour from the second day of the fourth Test
April 26, 2024
England fail to take opportunity against India
This may have been England's most disappointing batting display of the series
April 21, 2024
Ben Stokes defends England aggression as batsmen succumb to trial by spin again
Allrounder admits that batting challenge in India has been hardest of his career
April 23, 2024
As it happened - India vs England, 4th Test, Ahmedabad, 1st day
Updates, analysis and colour from the first day of the fourth Test
April 21, 2024
Jofra Archer ruled out of fourth Test by elbow injury
Ben Stokes takes field despite suffering from stomach bug
April 21, 2024
'Brutally honest' Virat Kohli plays down World Test Championship hype
"If you're not motivated to play a normal game but extra-motivated to play a game with some incentive, that's unacceptable"
April 21, 2024
More at play than the pitch in final Test showdown
India must avoid defeat to reach the WTC final as England seek 2-2 series draw
April 22, 2024
Dom Bess insists he's 'certainly' ready for fourth Test after omission for England defeats
Bess admits being dropped was 'a tough pill to swallow' after role in Chennai win
April 21, 2024
Virat Kohli: 'The defensive aspect of the game has fallen behind'
Captain remains adamant in his view that there was little wrong with the pitch in Ahmedabad
April 21, 2024
'We'll be hoping they can do the job' - Australia willing England to win against India as they eye WTC final spot
Australia need England to level the series 2-2 in Ahmedabad to qualify to play New Zealand
April 21, 2024
Fourth-Test victory would be a 'phenomenal' achievement - Joe Root
Prospect of drawn series in India leaves England with 'loads to play for', captain says
April 23, 2024
Zak Crawley backs gameplans as England face up to spin challenge
Batsman says proactivity may be needed in conditions, but expects red ball to be less of a challenge
April 21, 2024
The full range of Rohit Sharma
That he has been India's best batsman in the ongoing series against England is a sign of how he has evolved in Test cricket
April 21, 2024
Marcus Trescothick ready to commit to touring life after England coaching appointment
Extended time away from home ended Test career early, but former opener ready for new role
April 21, 2024
England in India 2020-21
Jack Leach calls for better cricket pitches ... back home in England
England's spin issues start at County Championship level, say senior bowler and new coach
April 22, 2024
Dom Bess will be 'more than ready to go' if selected for fourth Test - Jack Leach
Jeetan Patel says offspinner is in 'good spirits' and ready to return after being dropped
April 23, 2024
England news
Marcus Trescothick, Jon Lewis, Jeetan Patel named as ECB elite coaches
Trio named in batting, pace bowling and spin bowling roles at end of recruitment drive
April 21, 2024
Ben Foakes admits England expect more of the same from Ahmedabad pitch
Visitors must find a way to draw series on most challenging of pitches, keeper says
April 21, 2024
Rohit Sharma attains career-best eighth spot in Test rankings, R Ashwin moves to No. 3 among bowlers
Axar Patel, who picked up 11 wickets in the third Test against England, also gained 30 slots to reach the 38th position
April 26, 2024
R Ashwin on pink-ball Tests and quick finishes: 'If you favour the bowlers a little bit, this is what might happen'
The India allrounder says day-night Tests ending sooner than expected have been the norm so far
April 21, 2024
New ball or old, Jonathan Trott has 'full faith' in Dom Sibley's abilities against spin
Trott, Sibley's former Warwickshire team-mate, is England's batting consultant in India
April 21, 2024
R Ashwin hits back at pitch critics: 'Who defines what a good surface is?'
"I find it heinous where you have a thought process and you want everyone to follow that and think that"
April 21, 2024
England reprimand Rory Burns for late-night tweet to Alex Hartley
Burns had taken objection to Hartley's initial tweet mocking England's big loss in Ahmedabad
April 21, 2024
Jasprit Bumrah granted leave, to miss fourth Test against England for 'personal reasons'
No replacements will be brought in for the series finale in Ahmedabad, BCCI confirms
April 21, 2024
England consider lodging ICC pitch complaint as Chris Silverwood calls on batsmen to heed lessons
Tourists 'disappointed that we are sat here when there should be three days of cricket left'
April 21, 2024
Chris Woakes flies home from India Test tour after lengthy spell on England's sidelines
Allrounder to return for ODI series in March, having played no matches in three countries
April 24, 2024
Good Test technique is still built on a solid defence
England could do well to listen to voices from the past
April 21, 2024
Motera pitch could be a backhanded compliment to England
India have come closest to achieving truly balanced pitches, but a loss in the first Test must have stung
April 23, 2024
Pitch debate: Kohli says 'very good', Cook and Strauss disagree
With the Test ending in two days, and spinners taking 28 of the 30 wickets to fall, the Ahmedabad pitch has come into sharp focus
April 21, 2024
Ahmedabad pink-ball Test: Shortest completed match since 1935
Axar and Root dominate the stats analysis in a game dominated by spin bowlers
April 21, 2024
Virat Kohli: Spinners left no room for others in bizarre game
Batsmen from both sides could have applied themselves better, says India captain
April 21, 2024
Joe Root: 'A week like this doesn't define us as a team'
Root put his side's failure down to their first-innings collapse when they went from 74 for 2 to 112 all out
April 21, 2024
Next target for 'phenomenal' R Ashwin - 500 Test wickets
"Joy to watch you bowl," tweets Sachin Tendulkar as cricket community lavishes praise on the second-quickest 400-wicket man in Tests
April 26, 2024
Ashwin: 'It's been a dreamy ride. It's been a fairy tale'
In his last six Tests, Ashwin has taken 36 wickets to jump from 365 wickets into the 400-club.
April 21, 2024
As it happened - India vs England, 3rd Test, Ahmedabad, 2nd day
Updates, analysis and colour from the second day of the third Test
April 21, 2024
Race to WTC final: England out, anything but defeat in final Test will do the job for India
Australia will pip India to the post - and set up a final against New Zealand - if England win the fourth Test
April 22, 2024
400 Test wickets for R Ashwin
R Ashwin stats: Lethal at home and India's new-ball spearhead
Stats highlights of a career which has been exceptional, and is still improving
April 21, 2024
India v England, 3rd Test, Ahmedabad, 1st day
Why England's pink-ball meltdown shows that Test cricket is not their priority
A rare opportunity to win in India may have been squandered for want of a plan against spin
April 21, 2024
India v England, 3rd Test, Ahmedabad, 1st day
Zak Crawley: 'It's nowhere near over' despite England's first-innings collapse
Batsman insists a lead of 100-150 could be defendable in fourth innings on tricky pitch
April 22, 2024
India v England, 3rd Test, Ahmedabad, 1st day
England ask match referee for 'consistency' amid third-umpire frustrations
Root and Silverwood speak with Javagal Srinath after on-field exasperation
April 22, 2024
The secret to Axar Patel's success: go straight and undercut
What he has achieved since slotting into India's attack is to make viewers almost forget that Jadeja is out injured
April 25, 2024
Pink-ball beauty is in the eye of the beholder as India seize control of third Test
India see clean through the optics to dominate England on opening day / night
April 22, 2024
India v England, 3rd Test, Ahmedabad, 1st day
England's collapse after winning the toss, and spinners dominating a day-night Test
All the stats highlights from a dominant Indian bowling performance in England's first innings
April 24, 2024
Anatomy of Motera: How the Sardar Patel Stadium became cricket's largest ever
The stadium is now a remarkable, glamourous facility but the initial brief was simply to top the MCG's seating capacity
April 21, 2024
England's third Test posers: One spinner or two, and how does the top three line up?
Plenty to ponder as England weigh up their XI for the pink-ball Test in Ahmedabad
April 21, 2024
Rest, rotate, drop? The secrets behind England's new super-strategy
Have England hit upon a new formula for glory, or are their tweaks undermining the foundations of Test cricket?
April 21, 2024
Kohli on 'dear friend' Ishant: 'To play 100 Tests for a fast bowler is as good as 150 Tests for a batsman'
Heaps praise on the India quick's complete "commitment and attention to Test cricket" over the shorter formats
April 21, 2024
Virat Kohli on 36 all out - These are experiences, not scars
India's captain says pink ball Tests upend traditional batting and bowling tactics, and the team will have to adjust to that
April 21, 2024
Virat Kohli on Ishant Sharma: '100 Tests for a fast bowler is as good as 150 Tests for a batsman'
"Very happy to see him enjoy his bowling over the last four-five years and really become that stalwart of the Indian fast-bowling group"
April 26, 2024
India's pink-ball conundrum: Kuldeep, Hardik, Siraj or Sundar?
Are India better off with a fast-bowling allrounder, a fast bowler, a wristspinner or a spin-bowling allrounder?
April 21, 2024
Twilight zone: What can we expect from the pink ball at Motera?
Day-night Tests have traditionally favoured seamers, but there's every chance Ahmedabad may throw up another turner
April 21, 2024
Joe Root excited by pink ball possibilities as England aim to 'exploit' conditions
Tourists hopeful that recent memories of 36 all out will play on Indian minds
April 26, 2024
Ben Stokes: England's seamers are 'licking their lips' to use pink ball
Allrounder eyes chance to fufil one of his career ambitions and win a series in India
April 21, 2024
Umesh Yadav added to Test squad, Shardul Thakur released
Fast bowler cleared a fitness Test and will be part of the squad for both remaining games
April 21, 2024
Graham Thorpe: 'Adapting to the pink ball will be key'
Anderson, Archer, Crawley and Bairstow all likely to be fit and competing for selection
April 22, 2024
Ishant Sharma ahead of 100th Test: Winning WTC will be the same feeling as winning the World Cup
Fast bowler says he would have got to 100 even if was playing all formats - but maybe not this quickly
April 21, 2024
Anderson doesn't expect reverse swing to play a part in day-night Test
Lead fast bowler also opens up on England's rotation policy
April 21, 2024
Rohit: Need to be 'extra focused' at twilight time in day-night Tests
The India batsman also touched on how the team is managing the pressure of trying to make the WTC final
April 23, 2024
Rohit Sharma: 'Debate about players and performances, not pitches'
"That's the meaning of home advantage. Else, just take it away," says India's opener
April 21, 2024
Suryakumar, Tewatia, Kishan called up to India T20 squad
Bhuvneshwar, Chakravarthy back in squad; Samson misses out
April 26, 2024
Pujara hopes for short county stint after IPL ends
"That call I'll take once the IPL is over or in-between [the tournament]." says India's No. 3 in Test cricket
April 21, 2024
'I still back my game against spin' - Zak Crawley hoping to prove fitness and press for England recall
Difficulties against Lasith Embuldeniya have not prompted England batsman to make changes
April 21, 2024
Mark Wood backs rotation policy as England eye pink-ball dividend in Ahmedabad
"When we're in bubble after bubble and away from family, I think the ECB have made a good decision"
April 21, 2024
Sam Curran out of India Tests due to difficulties in travelling to Ahmedabad solo
Allrounder will fly out along with white-ball players ahead of next month's T20I series
April 22, 2024
Danny Briggs on standby for England's limited-overs tour of India
Briggs, whose last T20I came in 2014, joins Will Jacks and Tom Helm as non-travelling reserves
April 21, 2024
Joe Root, Chris Silverwood apologise to Moeen Ali for home-going comments
England captain said that Moeen had 'chosen' to leave India tour
April 21, 2024
Umesh Yadav to replace Shardul Thakur for Ahmedabad Tests against England
Yadav has to undergo a fitness assessment before linking up with his team-mates
April 26, 2024
R Ashwin to Virat Kohli: 'What I did was something incredible'
India's premier spinner on how a 'blank' state of mind has brought success
April 21, 2024
R Ashwin, Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant move up in ICC Test rankings
Ben Stokes loses top spot in allrounder list after Chennai Test
April 21, 2024
Spurned Moeen Ali begins the long kiss goodnight after 'choosing' to leave India tour
Belated request to stay leaves allrounder in no-win situation, and may hasten end of Test career
April 21, 2024
Ashwin wishes for a change in attitude towards cricketers
"We can see a lot of positives, but we tend to choose the negatives"
April 26, 2024
WTC final scenarios: England in tight spot after India's win in second Test
India's 317-run win in Chennai means there is plenty at stake for both these teams, and Australia
April 26, 2024
'A hero feeling' for R Ashwin in 'most special Test' in front of home fans
"I've played four Tests matches here and this is easily the most special Test match"
April 21, 2024
Virat Kohli: 'It was the perfect game for us'
India's captain on the Chennai pitch, the toss factor, learning from his mistakes, and more
April 21, 2024
Sourav Ganguly 'happy to see normalcy back' as tickets for pink-ball Test sell out
BCCI president also confirms that day-night Tests would be played in every home series going forward
April 21, 2024
Moeen Ali to leave Test tour despite eight-wicket return
Joe Root confirms that allrounder will miss final two Tests after quarantine-blighted campaign
April 21, 2024
Joe Root: Chennai Test 'a bit of an education' for England
"We are one-all, and very excited about that because of how well we played in the first game"
April 21, 2024
As it happened - India vs England, 2nd Test, Chennai, 4th day
Join us for updates, analysis and colour from the fourth day of the second Test
April 21, 2024
Shubman Gill taken for scans after blow to left forearm
He picked up the injury while fielding at short leg on the third evening of the second Test
April 22, 2024
Stats - Axar's glorious debut, and Kohli equals Dhoni
Stats highlights from India's comprehensive win in the second Test in Chennai
April 21, 2024
Moeen Ali plays his greatest hits, thrilling and frustrating simultaneously
England should let Moeen know they value him after flashes of his best in Chennai
April 21, 2024
Axar Patel defends Chennai pitch: 'We are playing on the same wicket and scoring runs'
"When we go abroad and get a seaming track, we don't talk about excessive grass on the pitch"
April 21, 2024
A dreamy, ambitious Ashwin's hard work pays off with a hundred at home ground
"I am just thinking how I am going to recover and sleep through the night," Ashwin said
April 21, 2024
Ben Foakes' futile masterclass highlights the plight of the specialist keeper
For all his brilliance with the gloves, judgement on Foakes' return will be determined by his batting
April 21, 2024
India v England, 2nd Test, Chennai, 2nd day
Stats - All-round Ashwin goes past Sobers, Kallis
Stats highlights from a special performance by R Ashwin on the third day of the Chennai Test
April 21, 2024
As it happened - India vs England, 2nd Test, Chennai, 3rd day
Updates, analysis and colour from the third day of the second Test
April 21, 2024
'Chennai's Super King'
A five-for on day two. A hundred on day three. Chennai boy R Ashwin made it a memorable Test, much to the delight of the cricket world on Twitter
April 21, 2024
English attitudes towards turning pitches need to change
Chepauk surface has been challenging from the outset, but what else did you expect?
April 21, 2024
Foakes - 'Extremely tough pitch, we've got to apply ourselves'
"If the ball is moving around 140-145 clicks that has to be more challenging than somebody bowling at 85-90" - Ashwin
April 23, 2024
R Ashwin: 'I have got better at varying the seam position'
"Obviously the ball turning away from the left-hander is one very big advantage when it comes to offspinners"
April 23, 2024
India in driver's seat because of their method, skill and discipline
Their spinners bowled fewer poor deliveries and drew more forward-defensives from the England batsmen
April 21, 2024
India v England, 2nd Test, Chennai, 2nd day
Stats - Ashwin's unique double-century, and Foakes' strong record in Asia
All the stats highlights from a dominant performance by India on the second day in Chennai
April 21, 2024
As it happened - India vs England, 2nd Test, Chennai, 2nd day
Updates, analysis and colour from the 2nd Test
April 18, 2024
Rohit Sharma's agenda-seizing tempo disrupts England's gameplan
Centurion's proactivity on tricky surface could prompt change in England's approach with the bat
April 18, 2024
Rohit Sharma sprinkles perfection on a Chepauk turner
He hates being called talented, but what do you do when he makes batting look so easy in challenging conditions?
April 21, 2024
Rohit Sharma pleased with 'proactive' approach on Chennai turner
"You can't be tentative. You can't have two thoughts. If you want to sweep, you sweep it"
April 16, 2024
'From the Sehwag school of batting'
A stunning Rohit Sharma hundred made him the toast of the Twitter world
April 16, 2024
India v England, 2nd Test, Chennai, 1st day
Stats - Rohit Sharma lifts his home average to 83.55, next only to the Don
Stats highlights from the first day of the second Test, which was dominated by the India opener
April 21, 2024
As it happened - India vs England, 2nd Test, Chennai, 1st day
Updates, analysis and colour from the first day of the second Test
April 16, 2024
Dom Bess' fate sealed by inconsistency and fatigue as England pick Moeen Ali for second Test
Bess has taken 17 wickets at 22.41 in 2021 but underlying data highlights lack of control
April 21, 2024
Jeetan Patel confirms interest in full-time role as England spin coach
Patel has been employed on a consultancy basis over past 18 months
April 20, 2024
The dry run: 'Don't need to worry,' says Ajinkya Rahane as team backs its 'impact player'
"It is all about what the team wants from me - and then go and contribute. And I am pretty much confident about that"
April 17, 2024
Chennai Part II - India look for right spin combination as England chase history
England, 1-0 up after one Test, are going to be without James Anderson and Jofra Archer
April 16, 2024
India in need of some more control from bowlers and some more luck for batsmen
They will be hoping to get at least Axar back, whose batting will allow them to play a more attacking spinner in Kuldeep
April 16, 2024
After slow start, Chepauk pitch likely to take fast turn in second Test
Spinners likely to get help from the pitch as early as the first day
April 18, 2024
Ben Foakes plays down expectations as long-awaited return looms
Keeper distances himself from success of first Test call-up as he takes up Buttler role
April 20, 2024
Jofra Archer ruled out of second Test after suffering elbow injury
England plans dented after paceman is ruled out of contest following injection
April 21, 2024
Alex Hales given hope of England recall as Liam Livingstone earns T20I call-up
Sixteen-man squad will play five T20Is against India in March, in lead-up to T20 World Cup
April 17, 2024
Axar Patel declared fit and 'raring to go' for the second Test
They struggled with their support bowlers Washington Sundar and Shahbaz Nadeem in the first Test
April 17, 2024
Chris Silverwood 'not worried' about Dom Bess
Off-spinner produced an up and down performance in first Test
April 18, 2024
No 'weakening' of England team, even with changes afoot - Chris Silverwood
Ben Foakes comes in for resting Jos Buttler, coach mulls bowling options
April 18, 2024
Joe Root moves to No. 3 in Test batting rankings, Virat Kohli slips to fifth
Chattogram hero Kyle Mayers and Rawalpindi star Hasan Ali make solid gains too
April 22, 2024
Kohli, Ashwin criticism brings SG ball back in focus
SG's marketing director says the Chepauk pitch responsible for the early wear and tear of the seam
April 23, 2024
England's victory in India - Pretty much the perfect performance
It doesn't seem unreasonable to hope a new generation watched and thought, 'I'd like to try that'
April 17, 2024
Jack Leach shrugs off Rishabh Pant mauling to rise to the fourth-innings challenge again
The spinner has been a factor in each of England's six consecutive victories in Asia
April 17, 2024
Race to WTC final: England's chances improve after Chennai win, but India not out of it yet
Australia might just be the happiest as they are hoping for a drawn series or a (not too big) England win
April 17, 2024
James Anderson vows to put his 'name in the hat' for second Test against India
Despite lighting up final day, Anderson presumes nothing amid need to rest and rotate bowlers
April 20, 2024
Kohli: Don't jump the gun on India, or Rahane
India captain says the vice-captain, alongwith Pujara, remain India's 'most important batsmen' in Tests
April 18, 2024
Stats: England's winning streak in Asia, and the ageless James Anderson
Anderson has the most Test wickets for a fast bowler after turning 30
April 18, 2024
Joe Root: 'Really important we don't just stand still now' after England seal big win
"We've executed the gameplan brilliantly and to finish in the manner we have done today is really pleasing"
April 25, 2024
Virat Kohli: Our support spinners didn't 'create enough pressure with the ball'
India captain expects the players to improve their body language and intensity before the second Test
April 17, 2024
James Anderson's magic spell conjures up memories of Andrew Flintoff in 2005
With two wickets in three balls, and a third two overs later, Anderson provides spark at the perfect moment
April 16, 2024
As it happened - India vs England, 1st Test, Chennai, 5th day
Updates, analysis and colour from the final day in Chennai
April 16, 2024
Joe Root caution understandable as England seek reward for hard-won dominance
Wary of India's ability to attack in the fourth innings, England opted for tactics that some will view as timid
April 20, 2024
England's first-Test blues show the dangers of declarations against India
It's not unusual for England to dominate the first Test of an India tour, but sealing the deal is tough
April 17, 2024
Ashwin, Ishant confident of India's batting depth for fifth-day chase
"Even if some parts of my body are not responding, I can really keep going," says Ashwin about injury fears
April 21, 2024
Ishant Sharma reflects on 'rollercoaster' career: 'I've enjoyed it quite a lot'
Fast bowler confident India can chase down the target in the fourth innings
April 23, 2024
Dom Bess and Jack Leach, a tale of two spinners
Bess enjoyed better luck and greater reward but, in terms of consistency, Leach was superior
April 22, 2024
The Pant playbook: There's no room for boring
His 88-ball 91 was a reminder that his future knocks, too, would mostly be rollicking rides
April 18, 2024
Pujara: I love batting with Rishabh Pant
India's No. 3 backs the wicketkeeper batsman to keep playing his natural attacking game
April 25, 2024
Jofra Archer, and the IPL to Test cricket transition
He has more than a few skills to be transferred in either direction, from the shortest format to the longest
April 17, 2024
India vs England, 1st Test, Chennai
Joe Root makes the extraordinary look simple in latest waltz into record books
Captain's stunning vein of form gives England the perfect first two days of India campaign
April 26, 2024
India slow the pace as they play the patience game
They knew bowling first in Chennai would offer no help so they shifted their plans to do their best to contain England
April 22, 2024
Ben Stokes resolves 'to take a few runs with me' in calculated but short-lived assault
Allrounder hits the ground running in first first-class innings since Pakistan Test six months ago
April 18, 2024
As it happened - India vs England, 1st Test, Chennai, 2nd day
Updates, analysis and colour from the second day of the series opener
April 17, 2024
Joe Root: 644 runs (and counting) in three Tests
Goes past Alec Stewart to third on England's Test-runs chart, while making the first double by a visiting batsman in India since 2010
April 21, 2024
India's search for spark on a day of hard grind
Pant exhorted them and Bumrah led the attack, but some more lift might be needed to mount yet another comeback
April 25, 2024
India vs England, 1st Test, Chennai
Test cricket makes perfect return to free-to-air stage
Joe Root shines in starring role but will be the first to credit Dom Sibley's support act
April 22, 2024
Stats - Joe Root bosses it in Asia again
Stats highlights from the first day of the Test between India and England in Chennai
April 26, 2024
Joe Root challenges England to make '600-700' after marking 100th Test with a century to savour
England captain admits to emotions after tributes from friends and team-mates before landmark game
April 17, 2024
As it happened: India vs England, 1st Test, Chennai, 1st day
Join us for updates, analysis and colour from the first day of the series opener
April 17, 2024
'Sit down, kids. This is how we watched cricket back in my day'
It's 7am, and your telly has already been hijacked for the day. And no, you're not getting the remote control
April 18, 2024
Axar Patel ruled out of first Test against England with knee injury
Spinners Shahbaz Nadeem and Rahul Chahar added to India's squad
April 21, 2024
Kohli confirms Pant in playing XI, Kuldeep in 'team plans' for home season
At the start of a home season, Pant and Kuldeep are finally looking at a decent run in the Test side
April 18, 2024
Virat Kohli: Becoming a dad the greatest feeling, but connection with team doesn't go away
Back as captain, he says Ajinkya Rahane fulfilled the leadership responsibility with flying colours in Australia
April 21, 2024
Anticipation crackles as in-form England square off against dominant India
International cricket returns to India after more than a year, as Ben Stokes, Jofra Archer and Virat Kohli are all back in action
April 23, 2024
India vs England 2020-21, 1st Test, Fantasy Pick, team predictions
Fantasy suggestions for the 1st Test in Chennai
April 17, 2024
Zak Crawley out of first two Tests against India with wrist sprain
Batsmen suffered mishap during training session on 23rd birthday
April 17, 2024
Joe Root's 100th Test: Standing on the shoulders of giants, his best yet to come
The England Test captain, just past 30, seems to have skittered into the upper echelons without breaking sweat
April 20, 2024
A half-century Joe Root was always going to convert
A hundred caps, check, but don't rule out a hundred more
April 18, 2024
Channel 4 secure free-to-air UK coverage of England-India Test series
Chennai clash will be first Test match on UK terrestrial TV since the 2005 Ashes
April 22, 2024
'My job is to take a back seat and help Kohli' - Rahane happy to return to vice-captaincy role
He says the bubble life hasn't taken a toll on India's players
April 24, 2024
Jonathan Trott stresses importance of first-innings runs as England brace for Chennai challenge
Batting consultant praises Joe Root's enduring drive ahead of his 100th Test
April 17, 2024
Joe Root goes full circle to reach 100th Test
Picked as a spare batsman on the 2012 tour of India, England captain is back to mark milestone
April 21, 2024
India's XI for Chennai Test: Four bowlers or five? Who will replace Ravindra Jadeja?
Also, will Rishabh Pant continue to keep wickets?
April 17, 2024
England's XI for Chennai Test: Can James Anderson and Stuart Broad both slot in?
And what is the ideal opening combination now that Rory Burns is back?
April 26, 2024
First day, no show - Chennai braces itself for a closed-doors first Test
It's the first international game in India since the pandemic began, but the usual fanfare will be missing
April 17, 2024
Ollie Pope added to England squad ahead of first Test in India
Jofra Archer insists he's ready to go after his break with 'a very long year' ahead
April 21, 2024
Crowds allowed up to 50% capacity for second India-England Test
Locked I, J and K stands will also be thrown open to the public
April 18, 2024
Jack Leach wants to 'cherish' every moment on first tour of India
Left-arm spinner embraces pressure as he prepares for the "ultimate test"
April 17, 2024
BCCI gives informal nod for spectators at second Chennai Test
TNCA requests BCCI to allow spectators at 50% stadium capacity for second India vs England Test
April 17, 2024
Phlegmatic Ben Foakes prepared for Test recall after two years on the sidelines
Foakes is set to keep wicket from the second Test onwards with Jos Buttler rested
April 17, 2024
Moeen Ali urges people to take Covid-19 vaccine
Allrounder to Asian community: 'There's a lot of conspiracy theories out there, but it's just medicine evolving'
April 17, 2024
With the hunger back, Moeen Ali eyes 200 Test wickets
Allrounder declares himself ready to play his first Test in 18 months after waiting 'long enough'
April 26, 2024
Jos Buttler: Wicketkeeping fun in spinning conditions
Buttler was all praise for captain Joe Root's ability to bat long periods against spin in the subcontinent
April 14, 2024
Graham Thorpe - Joe Root's example is one for all England players to follow
Batting coach praises captain ahead of 100th Test, and challenges team to take his lead
April 18, 2024
No neutral umpires for India vs England Tests; Nitin Menon, Anil Chaudhary, Virender Sharma to officiate in Chennai
Menon solitary Elite umpire, while pair of Chaudhary and Sharma to make Test debut
April 17, 2024
Rory Burns plays the mental game in switch from daughter's birth to opener's berth
Absence in Sri Lanka means limited preparation time ahead of Chennai Test
April 18, 2024
Moeen Ali, Ollie Pope in line for India Test recalls, says head coach Chris Silverwood
Return of Ben Stokes means that two-spinner line-up could be maintained for Chennai Test
April 18, 2024
Ajinkya Rahane: 'Virat was and will always be the captain of the Test team, and I am his deputy'
Says India's win in Australia "changes nothing"; gives "complete credit" to his team-mates for the result
April 18, 2024
India vs England: Three-day training for teams ahead of first Test in Chennai
Both squads need to undergo a mandatory six-day quarantine upon arrival in the city on January 27
April 23, 2024
First two India-England Tests in Chennai set to be played behind closed doors
The TNCA and the BCCI took the decision in unison, as a "preventive measure"
April 18, 2024
Ed Smith defends 'pragmatic' England selection as Jonny Bairstow faces return to Test sidelines
Omission from first two India Tests leaves recalled batsman in limbo after Sri Lanka success
April 21, 2024
Jonny Bairstow, Mark Wood and Sam Curran rested for first two India Tests
Jofra Archer, Ben Stokes and Rory Burns return for Chennai Tests
April 26, 2024
Kohli, Hardik, Ishant return to India's 18-member squad for first two England Tests
Bumrah, Ashwin cleared to play, Natarajan misses out, while Axar earns call-up
April 18, 2024
India selection preview: Kohli, Ishant set to return for England series
New panel will meet on Tuesday to pick a squad for the first two Tests of the home series
April 22, 2024
England left frustrated after umpire error costs them wicket despite DRS review
Anil Chaudhary fails to examine correct passage of appeal after not-out decision against Rahane
April 19, 2024
Jos Buttler could miss at least two Tests against India as England rest multi-format players
Rotation policy opens door for Ben Foakes as wicketkeeper during part of four-match series
April 22, 2024