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India vs England - "Maybe, Maybe Not": Ben Stokes On Availability As Bowler In Ranchi Test

Bowling full tilt at nets raised hopes of Ben Stokes rolling his arms over in the fourth Test against India but the England captain on Thursday preferred to keep the suspense over his availability as a bowler in Ranchi. Due to issues with his knee, Stokes has been playing only as a batter since the second Ashes Test last June. However, he was seen bowling extensively at the nets on the eve of the fourth Test. Asked about the possibility of him bowling in the match, Stokes said, "Nah, I think it's maybe, maybe not." Stokes said going in with two pacers is the best option for England, forcing them to include the tall Ollie Robinson in the playing XI, even though the Ranchi track is likely to assist the spinners.

Ranchi pitch forces England to reconsider plans for fourth Test against India

The fourth Test between India and England, which begins in the eastern city of Ranchi on Friday, is posing unique challenges for both teams with anticipation of quick and early turn for spinners.

India target series victory, England make two changes

RANCHI, India : India will secure a series victory with a win against England in the third test beginning in Ranchi on Friday but they must do so without their pace spearhead against a touring side looking to uphold their aggressive style of play.

"This Guy's A Joke": England Star 'Best In The World' Praise For Jasprit Bumrah

India's marquee pacer Jasprit Bumrah became the talk of the town during the second Test against England in Vizag. Bumrah bagged 9 wickets in the match, playing the pivotal role in the hosts' triumph. While All of Bumrah's 9 wickets were special the one that made big headlines was the yorker he had bowled to Ollie Pope in the first innings of the match. The video of the delivery went viral on social media, drawing reactions from all across the globe.

Not India, "Error At ECB": England Star's Revelation On Visa Issue

England's ongoing Test tour of India has been full of ups and downs. The visitors arrived in the sub-cotinent without spinner Shoaib Bashir, who had to fly back to England from the United Arab Emirates to sort out his visa issue. Despite Bashir's absence, England managed to pull off a huge surprise in the series-opener, beating India by 28 runs in Hyderabad. Bashir's visa issue was resolved before the start of the second Test and he went on to make his debut, only for England to lose the game in Visakhapatnam by 106 runs.

"Play With His Ego...": Ex-England Star's 'Choker' Advice For Dismissing Virat Kohli

Former England cricket team spinner Monty Panesar believes that England cricketers should sledge Virat Kohli and try to 'mentally pinch' him in the upcoming Test series in India starting January 25. India and England will play five Test matches and Kohli is expected to play a huge role in determining the result of the series. In a recent interaction, Panesar said that England bowlers need to play with Kohli's ego and sledge him on the lines of India being 'chokers' when it comes to international competitions.

"Virat Kohli Has Got A Big Ego": England Star's Huge Remark Ahead Of Test Series vs India

The India vs England five-match Test series is set to kick off on January 25 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. While England eye to repeat their 2012 heroics wherein they beat India 2-1 in a four-match series on latter's soil, the Rohit Sharma and Co. will aim to continue their 10-year-old unbeaten streak against the Three Lions in Test series at home. As always India's veteran batter Virat Kohli will be in the spotlight among other star players. Ahead of the series, England pacer Ollie Robinson opened up on his on-ground battles with Kohli and added that the India player has got a "big ego".

"Might Open With...": James Anderson On England's Unconventional Strategy For India Tour

Veteran English seamer James Anderson says his team might be compelled to open with two spinners in the upcoming five-Test series against India as it looks for ways to counter the traditionally spin-friendly conditions in the host country. The Three Lions have moved in with four specialist spinners in their squad -- Jack Leach, Rehan Ahmed, Tom Hartley and Shoaib Bashir. Leach is the only one to have experienced playing the longest format in India. The series begins January 25 in Hyderabad and the English team is undergoing a training camp in Abu Dhabi. The spin department will receive guidance from Anderson, Ollie Robinson and Mark Wood, who too have Test-playing experience in the country.

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India vs England - "Maybe, Maybe Not": Ben Stokes On Availability As Bowler In Ranchi Test

Ranchi pitch forces England to reconsider plans for fourth Test against India

India target series victory, England make two changes

"This Guy's A Joke": England Star 'Best In The World' Praise For Jasprit Bumrah

Not India, "Error At ECB": England Star's Revelation On Visa Issue

"Play With His Ego...": Ex-England Star's 'Choker' Advice For Dismissing Virat Kohli

"Virat Kohli Has Got A Big Ego": England Star's Huge Remark Ahead Of Test Series vs India

"Might Open With...": James Anderson On England's Unconventional Strategy For India Tour