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Watch: Rohit Sharma's Grand Entry In Helicopter For Dharamsala Test Goes Viral

Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma arrived in style for the Dharamsala Test against England starting Thursday as he landed at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in a helicopter. The rest of the team had already arrived on Sunday, but Rohit joined them on Tuesday and he also attended an event with Sports Minister Anurag Thakur in Bilaspur and played cricket with his fans. The fifth Test match between India and England is a dead rubber as the Rohit-led side has already taken an unassailable 3-1 lead over the visitors thanks to a brilliant victory in the fourth Test in Ranchi.

My 100th Test Cap Is For My Mother: Jonny Bairstow

Set to achieve a major milestone of playing his 100th Test this week, England wicketkeeper-batter Jonny Bairstow dedicated the achievement to his cancer-survivor mother who has been his driving force and kept the family together through the difficult times. The 34-year-old will become the 17th Englishman to win 100th Test cap when he steps out for the fifth and final Test against India starting here on Thursday and it will be an emotional week for Bairstow, who endured a tough childhood and a long career-threatening injury.

India v England: What is the weather forecast for fifth Test in Dharamsala?

The five-Test series between India and England has already been decided, with the hosts taking an unassailable 3-1 lead after a titanic battle in the fourth Test in Ranchi.

"Not Going To Be Easy Beating India At Home": Spin Legend Slams Bazball

India's home supremacy weathered the 'Bazball' storm as Rohit Sharma's men secured a hard-fought five-wicket win over England in the fourth and penultimate Test for a 17th consecutive series triumph in their own backyard on Monday, handing a harsh reality check to the visitors' unidimensional approach. Following the victory, former India captain and spin legend Anil Kumble slammed Bazball and stated that it is never going to be easy to beat India at home. The term 'Bazball' is derived from 'Baz', the nickname of Brendon McCullum, who is the head coach of England's Test team since May 2022.

Brendon McCullum Buoyed By Jonny Bairstow's Effort In Ranchi, Backs Him To Come Good in 100th Test

Ollie Robinson's Test future is in doubt after a disappointing outing in Ranchi but England head coach Brendon McCullum has backed the out-of-form Jonny Bairstow to make an impact in Dharamsala, where he will play his 100th game. Bairstow is the only English batter yet to play a significant knock in the Test series against India. The rubber is already out of England's reach but runs from Bairstow's bat will be more than welcome. His highest score in eight innings thus far is 38, which came in the first innings of the Ranchi Test.

Shoaib Bashir Becomes Second Youngest For England To Grab Maiden Five-For In Tests

England off-spinner Shoaib Bashir became the second youngest bowler to grab a five-for in Tests for the Three Lions after a fantastic performance on the third day of the fourth Test against India at JSCA International Stadium Complex on Sunday. Aged just 20 years and 135 days, Bashir picked up five wickets in his spell, dismissing the likes of Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Rajat Patidar, Ravindra Jadeja, apart from tail-ender Akash Deep. The youngster bowled a total of 44 overs in his spell, conceding 119 runs while sending down eight maiden overs.

Rohit Sharma Completes 4000 Test Runs During Fourth Test Against England

Rohit Sharma completed his 4000 Test runs during the second innings of the fourth Test against England at JSCA International Stadium Complex on Sunday as he came out to bat during the 192-run chase. In the first innings, Rohit could not score much and was dismissed for just two while in the second innings, he is unbeaten at 24*. Rohit has not been able to capitalise on the starts that he has got in the series so far. In the four matches so far he has scored 266 runs at an average of 38 and at a strike rate of 65.35 with one century (131 in Rajkot). In 58 Tests, Rohit has scored 4,003 runs at an average of 44.97, with the best score of 212. He has smashed 11 centuries and 16 fifties in 100 innings. Coming to the match, India ended their day at 40/0, with skipper Rohit Sharma (24*) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (16*) unbeaten with 152 runs more to win the five-match series.

England 145 all out, setting India target of 192 to win

RANCHI, India : England were all out for 145 in their second innings, setting India a victory target of 192 on day three of the fourth test in Ranchi on Sunday.

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Watch: Rohit Sharma's Grand Entry In Helicopter For Dharamsala Test Goes Viral

My 100th Test Cap Is For My Mother: Jonny Bairstow

India v England: What is the weather forecast for fifth Test in Dharamsala?

"Not Going To Be Easy Beating India At Home": Spin Legend Slams Bazball

Brendon McCullum Buoyed By Jonny Bairstow's Effort In Ranchi, Backs Him To Come Good in 100th Test

Shoaib Bashir Becomes Second Youngest For England To Grab Maiden Five-For In Tests

Rohit Sharma Completes 4000 Test Runs During Fourth Test Against England

England 145 all out, setting India target of 192 to win