Seamer Akash makes test debut for India v England in Ranchi
RANCHI, India : Seamer Akash Deep became the fourth India player to make his test debut in the ongoing series against England after being picked for the fourth test in Ranchi on Friday.
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India's Predicted XI vs England, 4th Test: Who Will Replace Jasprit Bumrah As Rohit Sharma And Co. Look To Seal Series?
With a 2-1 lead in hand, India will take on England in the fourth Test in Ranchi, hoping to clinch the five-match series. However, the hosts, who have already missed key players in three matches so far, will be without the services of Jasprit Bumrah, who was released from the squad ahead of the game, starting Friday, February 23. The decision to rest Bumrah "was taken keeping in mind the duration of the series and amount of cricket he has played in recent times." Mukesh Kumar, who was released from the squad for the 3rd Test, has been added back to the team as a cover for Bumrah.
Ritika Sajdeh's Reply On Fan's Video Praising 'Selfless Captain' Rohit Sharma Is Viral
Rohit Sharma has played a key factor in India's steady performance in the last couple of years. Under his captaincy, the Indian cricket team entered the final of the World Test Championship and also the ODI Cricket World Cup. However, in recent times, Rohit Sharma lost his IPL captaincy as Mumbai Indians opted for Hardik Pandya. Praising Rohit Sharma's 'selfless' captaincy an instagram handle on Wednesday published a video praising Rohit Sharma's captaincy in the third India vs England Test.
IND vs ENG: Trailing 1-2 In Series, England Considering Ollie Robinson For 4th Test Against India
Trailing hosts India 1-2 in the ongoing red-ball series, England are considering bringing in their specialist pacer Ollie Robinson for the fourth Test against India in Ranchi as they struggle for the right balance in the playing eleven going into the next fixture, according to ESPNcricinfo. If England do decide to go with Robinson, the 30-year-old will make his first appearance in the ongoing tour. The visitors have changed their seam bowling options throughout the first three Tests.
"My Record Wasn't Broken": Wasim Akram's Tongue-In-Cheek Reaction To Yashasvi Jaiswal's 12 Sixes Feat
Despite the absence of several key players, captain Rohit Sharma led India to a historic win in third Test against England in Rajkot on Sunday. With the likes of Virat Kohli, KL Rahul and Mohammed Shami out of action due to various reasons, youngsters, including Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sarfaraz Khan and Dhruv Jurel, impressed as India went 2-1 up in the five match series. While Jaiswal scored his second double century in as many games, debutants Sarfaraz Khan and Dhruv Jurel gave a good account of themselves, helping India register their biggest-ever Test win in terms of runs (434).
'No Problem With Youngsters Being Not Humble": Shubman Gill Hits 'Attitude' Question Out Of The Park
The pitches might not have been entirely in their favour, but the Indian pacers' ability to strike at vital situations has made a sea of difference in the Test series against England, reckons top-order batter Shubman Gill. The four spinners – R Ashwin (11), Ravindra Jadeja (12), Kuldeep Yadav (8) and Axar Patel (5) – together have taken 36 wickets across three matches as compared to 22 by pacers so far.
In-Form Yashasvi Jaiswal Rises 14 Spots To Break Into Top 20 Of ICC Test Rankings
Young India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal on Wednesday broke into the top-20 of the ICC Test Rankings, rising 14 spots to 15th in the batting charts after scoring back-to-back double centuries in the ongoing series against England. The 22-year-old left-hander joined a select band of seven cricketers to score double centuries in two consecutive Tests including two Indians -- Vinod Kambli and Virat Kohli. Jaiswal scored 209 in India's first innings in the second Test at Visakhapatnam and then hit unbeaten 214 runs in the second essay at Rajkot to contribute in the home team's massive 434-run victory over England that took them 2-1 up in the series.
"Bhagna Mat Pehle": Run Out On Mind, New Video Shows Sarfaraz Khan's Message To Yashasvi Jaiswal On 199*
The third India vs England Test saw several heroes emerge for the Rohit Sharma-led side as it registered its biggest-ever win (in terms of runs) in the format. While Yashasvi Jaiswal scored his second double century in two matches, debutant Sarfaraz Khan returned with 60-plus scores in both the innings. There were solid shows by veterans like Ravindra Jadeja and Rohit Sharma too. However, the first day of the third Test had a much-discussed incident as Sarfaraz Khan was involved in a run out mixup with Ravindra Jadeja.