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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.

India not unbeatable at home, says skipper Rohit

HYDERABAD, India : India have not lost a test series at home since 2012-13 but captain Rohit Sharma does not want him team mates to start believing they are unbeatable in their own conditions.

"I Don't Sit In Visa Office": Rohit Sharma On England Star Shoaib Bashir

Ahead of the first Test match between India and England at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, skipper Rohit Sharma on Wednesday said that they are not interested in how their opposition is going to play. While speaking at the pre-match press conference, Rohit was asked about England's 'Bazball' to which the 36-year-old said that they are more focused on what they can do as a team. "We will look to play our cricket. I am not interested in how the opposition is going to play. I am focused on what we want to do as a team," Rohit said.

"Hope This Phase Passes...": Harsha Bhogle On Virat Kohli Opting Out Of Two England Tests

Indian cricket team star batter Virat Kohli opted out of the first two Tests in the upcoming five-match series against England starting January 25 citing 'personal reasons'. While no official reason was provided by the cricketer or the BCCI, there have been a lot of speculation on social media and among cricket fans. Even the BCCI urged the media and fans in its official statement to not speculate about the reason behind Kohli's absence and to respect his privacy. Renowned cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle took to social media to express his views about Kohli's sudden withdrawal from the two matches and he pointed out that if a passionate cricketer like Kohli decided to opt out of Tests, the reason must be "deeply compelling".

India v England Tests: Shoaib Bashir visa issue and Virat Kohli's absence in spotlight

A five-match Test series in 2024 is as rare as they come. England's red-ball tour of India, which begins on Thursday, is therefore significant not only because it offers fans a "traditional" full-length series, but also because it will be the biggest test of their eye-catching "Bazball" approach to Test cricket.

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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

India not unbeatable at home, says skipper Rohit

"I Don't Sit In Visa Office": Rohit Sharma On England Star Shoaib Bashir

"Hope This Phase Passes...": Harsha Bhogle On Virat Kohli Opting Out Of Two England Tests

India v England Tests: Shoaib Bashir visa issue and Virat Kohli's absence in spotlight