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India vs England Live Score Updates, 3rd Test Day 2: Ravindra Jadeja Key As 5-Down India Eye 400+ vs England

India vs England Live Score, 3rd Test Day 2: India will resume at 326-5 against England on Day 2 of the ongoing 3rd Test in Rajkot, with Ravindra Jadeja on 110 and nightwatchman Kuldeep Yadav on one. India reached a commanding position on Day 1 after Sarfaraz Khan smashed 62 on his debut to turn the opposition attack on its head in Rajkot. Sarfaraz put on 77 runs with Jadeja, who was promoted in the batting ahead of Sarfaraz, but was run out after a mix-up between the two batters. India captain Rohit Sharma also scored a century on Day 1, before falling on 131. (Live Scorecard)

Hundreds by Rohit and Jadeja help India weather early wobble v England

RAJKOT, India :Captain Rohit Sharma and middle-order batter Ravindra Jadeja smashed defiant hundreds to drag India out of the doldrums and into a comfortable 326 for five on the opening day of the third test against England on Thursday.

"Have No Idea": India Star's Blunt Take When Asked On Absence Of Rank Turners England Tests

India spinner Kuldeep Yadav on Tuesday said that rank turners might come into play in the ongoing Test battle against England but admitted that sporting tracks, like the ones seen in the first two games, are "good for cricket". The two sides have assembled in Rajkot for the third Test starting at the Saurashtra Cricket Association (SCA) Stadium from Thursday, with the series poised at 1-1.

India's Kuldeep says fit-again Jadeja available for third England test

India's Ravindra Jadeja is making steady progress in training after a hamstring injury and the experienced all-rounder would be available for this week's third test against England in Rajkot, spinner Kuldeep Yadav said on Tuesday.

Rohit Sharma Gives Reason Behind Picking Axar Patel Over Kuldeep Yadav For First England Test

India picked a total of three spinners for the ongoing first Test match against England at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad but Kuldeep Yadav still failed to make a cut into the team. On the other hand, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin and Axar Patel were the ones who were included for the game. At the toss, Rohit informed that the team management had to take call between Axar and Kuldeep Yadav but the former got preference due to his batting ability.

Axar Patel Or Kuldeep Yadav - Who Will Be India's 3rd Spinner vs England? Rohit Sharma's Big Hint

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma on Wednesday admitted that the team management had a tough time making the third spinner choice between Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav for the opening Test against England but hinted that the former might just have made the final cut. Behind Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, India are primed to pick a third spinner for the first Test against England, starting here from Thursday.

ICC ODI Team Of The Year: Rohit Sharma Named Captain, Virat Kohli Among 6 Indians Included

Rohit Sharma was on Tuesday named captain of the ICC ODI Team of the Year, which featured five other Indians including star batter Virat Kohli and the pace duo of Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj. The team mostly included the World Cup finalists -- India (runner-up) and Australia (winner) -- besides players from semi-finalists New Zealand and South Africa, the ICC said in a statement. The top order includes openers Rohit and Shubman Gill. While the Indian captain accumulated 1,255 runs at an average of 52 last year, the latter struck a brilliant 208 against the Kiwis and also finished as the highest run-scorer (1,584) in the format.

Axar Patel vs Kuldeep Yadav: India Great Picks 'Favourite' For Test Series Against England

Having got to play only eight Tests since making his debut against Australia in 2017 does make Kuldeep Yadav one of the unluckiest Indian cricketers in recent times. And if the Indian team management under Rahul Dravid follow the "rank turner" template for the upcoming England series starting January 25, Kuldeep can be seen warming the bench at least in the initial stage of the five-match series. India spin great Harbhajan Singh, who is known for his forthright opinions, feels that although in terms of skill and quality Kuldeep will be ahead of the Gujarat left-arm spinner, there is no better choice than Axar if pitches are diabolical in nature.

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India vs England Live Score Updates, 3rd Test Day 2: Ravindra Jadeja Key As 5-Down India Eye 400+ vs England

Hundreds by Rohit and Jadeja help India weather early wobble v England

"Have No Idea": India Star's Blunt Take When Asked On Absence Of Rank Turners England Tests

India's Kuldeep says fit-again Jadeja available for third England test

Rohit Sharma Gives Reason Behind Picking Axar Patel Over Kuldeep Yadav For First England Test

Axar Patel Or Kuldeep Yadav - Who Will Be India's 3rd Spinner vs England? Rohit Sharma's Big Hint

ICC ODI Team Of The Year: Rohit Sharma Named Captain, Virat Kohli Among 6 Indians Included

Axar Patel vs Kuldeep Yadav: India Great Picks 'Favourite' For Test Series Against England