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Sarfaraz Khan Equals Monumental Post-Independence National Record with Half-century On Debut

Sarfaraz Khan's much-awaited international debut was worth the wait as he scored a fine half-century on the first day of the third India vs England Test in Rajkot on Thursday. After years of consistent display in the domestic cricket tournaments, Sarfaraz Khan made his debut special with a knock of 62 in 66 balls, with nine fours and a six on the first day of the Test match. His runs came at a strike rate of 93.33.

Ben Stokes' attitude Has Instilled Self-belief In Youngsters: Ian Chappell

Former Australian cricketer Ian Chappell lauded England skipper Ben Stokes for his captaincy in the first two Tests of the five-match series against India, saying that his aggressive approach and attitude has given the team success and plenty of self-belief to youngsters. Chappell said that Stokes' leadership has made sure that the five-match series between both rivals is level at 1-1 and still wide open. "Ben Stokes' aggressive approach to captaincy may have failed to claim victory in a hard-fought second Test but the five-match series against India is still wide open at 1-1. Much of England's success has been attributed to Bazball - the desire to score quickly and tactically rattle the opposition - but this is a misnomer. What Stokes has really done is set out to achieve victory from ball one by playing aggressive cricket in all aspects of the game," said Chappell while writing for ESPNCricinfo.

Australia Great's "Smart Leader" Praise For Ben Stokes Ahead Of 3rd Test Against India

Former Australian cricketer Ian Chappell lauded England skipper Ben Stokes for his captaincy in the first two Tests of the five-match series against India, saying that his aggressive approach and attitude has given the team success and plenty of self-belief to youngsters. Chappell said that Stokes' leadership has made sure that the five-match series between both rivals is level at 1-1 and still wide open. Chappell said that England's great belief in Stokes shows on and off the field both and lauded England's approach of continuously looking for wickets.

England's Wood 'not annoyed' by limited role in win over India

England quick Mark Wood said he has no complaints about his limited role in their thrilling win over India in the first test in Hyderabad despite bowling just eight overs in the second innings.

"Given Them Something To Think About": Mark Wood On Team India After 1st Test Win

England getting bamboozled on turning tracks is no longer a "foregone conclusion" and the shock loss in the opening Test has given India a lot to think about ahead of the second game, says visiting team's pace ace Mark Wood. England rode on vice-captain Ollie Pope's epic 196 and debutant left-arm spinner Tom Hartley's seven-wicket haul in the fourth innings to fashion a memorable 28-run win in the opening Test in Hyderabad on Sunday. "I don't know what (pitch) they will produce (for the second Test). India have got the potential to produce any wicket here. I've played in World Cup games and IPL games where it's seamed, flat pitches, spinning wickets. They have the potential to do any wicket they want.

"Wake-Up Call For India": England Great's Advice For Rohit Sharma And Co After Loss In 1st Test

The Hyderabad Test loss should serve as wake-up call for India that England's 'Bazball' strategy is effective on slow tracks as well, according to former captain Nasser Hussain. Since embracing Bazball, England are yet to lose a Test series and they fashioned a memorable 28-run win on the back of Ollie Pope's monumental 196 and debutant left-arm spinner Tom Hartley's seven-wicket haul after conceding a massive 190-run first innings lead in the opening Test against India. "India will probably rue their first innings. They got 436 but actually they could have got a lot more if not for some sloppy dismissals. They will come back. They are a very fine side and history tells you it will be tough for England," Hussain wrote in his column for 'Sky Sports'.

"This Victory Is...": Ben Stokes' Proud Verdict On Hyderabad Test Win Against India

Ben Stokes rated the 28-run victory over India in the first Test in Hyderabad on Sunday as the finest moment yet in his time as the England captain. Fuelled by Ollie Pope's epic 196 and debutant left-arm spinner Tom Hartley's seven-wicket haul, England roared back into the match even after conceding a massive 190-run first innings lead. "Since I've taken the captaincy on, we've had a lot of fantastic moments as a team. We've had a lot of great victories. "We've been involved in some amazing games. But I think where we are and who we're playing against, this victory is definitely our greatest triumph since I've been captain," said Stokes in the post-match press meet.

India vs England: Ben Stokes In Disbelief As R Ashwin Undoes Him With Unplayable Delivery. Watch

England captain Ben Stokes, who didn't have any answer to Jasprit Bumrah's inswinging delivery in the first innings of the first Test against India, was similarly bamboozled by Ravichandran Ashwin in the second innings. Facing the ace Indian spinner, Stokes was completely beaten by Ashwin's magical delivery on Saturday. The England skipper failed to understand how Ashwin managed to beat him all ends up.

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Sarfaraz Khan Equals Monumental Post-Independence National Record with Half-century On Debut

Ben Stokes' attitude Has Instilled Self-belief In Youngsters: Ian Chappell

Australia Great's "Smart Leader" Praise For Ben Stokes Ahead Of 3rd Test Against India

England's Wood 'not annoyed' by limited role in win over India

"Given Them Something To Think About": Mark Wood On Team India After 1st Test Win

"Wake-Up Call For India": England Great's Advice For Rohit Sharma And Co After Loss In 1st Test

"This Victory Is...": Ben Stokes' Proud Verdict On Hyderabad Test Win Against India

India vs England: Ben Stokes In Disbelief As R Ashwin Undoes Him With Unplayable Delivery. Watch