Stokes savours England's 'best win' under his captaincy
HYDERABAD, India : England captain Ben Stokes said his side's 28-run win against hosts India in Sunday's first test was their best victory under his leadership.
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England hopeful on Jack Leach's fitness after bruising day against India in Hyderabad
England are hoping Jack Leach can rally from a “pretty serious” knee injury after the side’s senior spinner struggled to play his part on a troublesome day in Hyderabad.
Watch: Ravichandran Ashwin's Reaction Is Viral After Horrible Run-Out Involving Ravindra Jadeja
Ravichandran Ashwin was left disappointed during Day 2 of the first Test match between India and England on Friday after a horrible mix-up with Ravindra Jadeja led to his dismissal. During the 91st over of the Indian innings, Ashwin played a shot off Joe Root towards cover and went for a quick single. Jadeja initially responded to his call but turned back when the fielder quickly reached the ball and threw it to the wicket-keeper. It was too late for Ashwin and he ended up running to the other side with both batters now on the non-striker end. England wicket-keeper Ben Foakes calmly collected the throw from Tom Hartley and finished the run-out. Ashwin stared at Jadeja after the dismissal and then walked back disappointed with the video of the whole incident going viral on social media.
Root's part-time role leaves England in a spin
HYDERABAD, India : England picked three specialist spinners for the series opener against India but it was their handling of part-timer Joe Root that intrigued many after the second day's play on Friday.
India vs England, 1st Test: Ravindra Jadeja, KL Rahul Shine On Day 2 As Hosts Push England To Corner
Ravindra Jadeja's two-layered fifty and KL Rahul's mastery were at the heart of India's 421 for seven, a total which placed them several miles ahead of England after the second day's play of the first Test in Hyderabad on Friday. Jadeja (81 batting) and Axar Patel (35 batting), who added 63 runs for the unbroken eighth-wicket stand, are at the crease at stumps. India's lead has now swelled to 175 runs, and England would find it tough to wipe that out once their turn to bat come on third day.
Rahul and Jadeja put India in box seat against England
HYDERABAD, India :Fluent half-centuries by KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja earned India a handy first-innings lead of 175 and control of the opening test against England at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Friday.
Century eludes Rahul but India extend lead v England
HYDERABAD, India :KL Rahul's classy 86 helped India eclipse England's first-innings total of 246 and take control of the opening test at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Friday.
India vs England, 1st Test - "Ye Sikhna Padega...": Anil Kumble Points Out Flaw In Shubman Gill's Batting
Former India captain Anil Kumble has pointed out a major flaw in young batter Shubman Gill's technique after he got out for cheap in the ongoing 1st Test against England in Hyderabad. Resuming from his overnight score of 14, Gill was dismissed on 23 by England debutant Tom Hartley. Gill's attempt to swat Hartley ended in the hands of Ben Duckett at mid-wicket, giving the left-arm spinner his maiden Test wicket. While speaking during the lunch break on Day 2, Kumble feels Gill needs to learn how to rotate strikes, especially against the spinners.