Stokes to skip England's T20 series v India, returns for ODIs
LONDON : England test captain Ben Stokes will skip the Twenty20 series against India but will return for the one-day internationals, England's cricket board (ECB) said on Friday.
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India vs England Edgbaston Test Day 1 LIVE: Focus On Virat Kohli As India Look To Seal Series
India vs England, 5th Test, Day 1 Live Score Updates: Focus would be on Virat Kohli as the Jasprit Bumrah-led side takes the field against England in the rescheduled fifth Test on Friday. Kohli had last scored a century in 2019 and since then, the three figure mark has eluded him. Kohli can take confidence from the fact that he had scored a century in Edgbaston in 2018. Jasprit Bumrah would lead India after Rohit Sharma tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday once again. England are in red hot form after they defeated New Zealand 3-0 by playing an attacking brand of cricket under Ben Stokes. It would be interesting to see how both teams approach the contest. (LIVE SCORECARD)
India vs England: Edgbaston Weather Update On Day 1 Of 5th Test
India and England will square off in the rescheduled fifth Test starting from Friday at Edgbaston, Birmingham. Team India are currently leading the five-match series 2-1, having won Tests at Lord's and Oval last year. However, defeating the current England side would not be easy as under a different captain Ben Stokes, the Three Lions are playing a much more attacking brand of cricket. India would be led by Jasprit Bumrah after Rohit Sharma tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday morning once again, as per the BCCI.
"The Way Virat Led India...": Ben Stokes' Massive Praise For Virat Kohli's Captaincy
Relentless in their 3-0 sweep of New Zealand, England captain Ben Stokes said there will be no let-up in intensity against India in the upcoming rescheduled fifth Test. Under the leadership of Stokes and new coach Brendon McCullum, England recorded a phenomenal 3-0 win in the Test series against reigning WTC champions New Zealand, capping it off with a seven-wicket victory in the third and final match at Headingley. Stokes also praised former India skipper Virat Kohli's captaincy style in Tests.
Expect fireworks as Bumrah-led India try to meet England's 'Baz-ball' revolution head-on
The Baz-ball revolution may be in its infancy, but it has already achieved something significant. Everyone is talking about England’s new game plan for storming Test cricket.
India vs England - "If There's A Team That Can...": Ben Stokes' Bold Statement Ahead Of Fifth Test vs India
The rescheduled fifth Test between India and England will get underway on Friday at Edgbaston, Birmingham. It would be interesting to see whether England go in with the same approach they had for the series against New Zealand, which saw them winning 3-0. Skipper Ben Stokes on Thursday indicated that his team would not change its approach and would look to do what they know.
Anderson replaces Overton in England team for India test
BIRMINGHAM, England : Veteran seamer James Anderson will replace Jamie Overton for England in the rescheduled fifth test against India at Edgbaston, the team said on Thursday.
England vs India, 5th Test: James Anderson Returns As England Name Playing XI
England on Thursday announced their playing XI for the rescheduled fifth Test against India that begins at Edgbaston on Friday. James Anderson, who was ruled out of the third Test against New Zealand, has returned to the team, replacing Jamie Overton. Sam Billings, who was Ben Foakes' COVID-19 replacement in the third Test against New Zealand, has been picked to keep wickets. "The Three Lions make one change to the side that won the third Test against New Zealand at Headingley, with Jimmy Anderson returning to the side in place of Jamie Overton," the England Cricket Board wrote in its official statement.