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Will 'Bazball' Work Against Spinners In India? Explaining England's Unique Approach

England's 'bazball' has begun arguably its biggest challenge as they begin the first Test of the 5-match series on Thursday. While England's new attacking approach in Tests, brought by head coach Brendon McCullum, has reaped excellent rewards against other teams, doing the same against Indian spinners in the subcontinent is a bigger task. India skipper Rohit Sharma already stated that the way England plays isn't their concern but the story of the five-match series will be 'Bazball' against spin. But, if there's a team capable of doing this, it's England, the only side that had last won a Test series in India, back in 2012.

Virat Kohli's Replacement For First Two England Tests Announced, Another Star Released

Madhya Pradesh's prolific batter Rajat Patidar was on Thursday named as a replacement for India's batting mainstay Virat Kohli for the first two Tests against England. "Rajat Patidar has joined the team as Virat Kohli's replacement for the first two Tests against England," the BCCI said in the announcement. Kohli had decided to make himself unavailable for the first two Tests of the five-match series due to "personal reasons".

"We Really Miss Virat Kohli," Emotional Fans On Former India Captain's Absence From 1st Test

Ahead of the first Test match between India and England at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad on Wednesday, fans started to arrive at the stadium. While speaking to ANI before the game, a fan said that he would miss the former India skipper Virat Kohli. However, he is excited for the skipper, Rohit Sharma. "We really miss (Virat) Kohli because Telugu fans have a huge fan base for Kohli. We miss him playing in Hyderabad... But I am really excited to see Captain Rohit Sharma," a fan said.

India retain pace duo for series opener against England

HYDERABAD, India : India picked a three-pronged spin attack but did not completely disregard the need for speed against England in the opening test at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Thursday.

India vs England 1st Test, Live Streaming: Where To Watch Live Telecast For Free?

India take on England in the first Test of a five-match series at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Hyderabad. The hosts will be without star batter Virat Kohli for the first two games of the series with the former India captain pulling out due to personal reason. In his place, Madhya Pradesh batter Rajat Patidar has been added to the squad, but is unlikely to get his debut. England, on the other hand, named their playing XI on the eve of the first Test. The visitors have left out veteran pacer James Anderson, while spinner Tom Hartley is set to make his debut. Mark Wood will lead a one-man pace battery with England opting for three spinners.

India vs England Live Score Updates, 1st Test Day 1: England Opt To Bat Against Virat Kohli-Less India

IND vs ENG Live Score Updates, 1st Test Day 1: England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and opted to bat against India in the first Test in Hyderabad. India's unalloyed dominance at home over the last 12 years will be put through its most unique examination till date.

Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane's Time All But Over? Rohit Sharma Says, "Not Considering Them Is..."

India skipper Rohit Sharma on Wednesday hinted that the Test career of veterans Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane might not be revived as the focus has shifted to giving more opportunities to younger players. Once Virat Kohli decided to skip the first two matches against England, the possibility of including either Pujara or Rahane to the India Test squad was discussed widely but if one is aware about the thought process of current selection panel headed by Ajit Agarkar, they are not in a mood to look back.

"If England Play 'Bazball'...": Mohammed Siraj's Warning To Ben Stokes And Co Ahead Of Test Series

India fast bowler Mohammed Siraj believes England's much-hyped 'Bazball' strategy won't work in Indian conditions and if the visitors go with their ultra-aggressive approach then the match may get over within two days. 'Bazball', a hell-for-leather attacking batting approach, coined after Test team head coach Brendon McCullum, has given England tremendous success last year but it will face its baptism by fire on sub-continental tracks, which offer turn and bounce in equal measure.

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Will 'Bazball' Work Against Spinners In India? Explaining England's Unique Approach

Virat Kohli's Replacement For First Two England Tests Announced, Another Star Released

"We Really Miss Virat Kohli," Emotional Fans On Former India Captain's Absence From 1st Test

India retain pace duo for series opener against England

India vs England 1st Test, Live Streaming: Where To Watch Live Telecast For Free?

India vs England Live Score Updates, 1st Test Day 1: England Opt To Bat Against Virat Kohli-Less India

Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane's Time All But Over? Rohit Sharma Says, "Not Considering Them Is..."

"If England Play 'Bazball'...": Mohammed Siraj's Warning To Ben Stokes And Co Ahead Of Test Series