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India vs England, 5th Test: Ravichandran Ashwin a victim of circumstances or conditions?

Ashwin finds himself out in the cold againThey say the more things change, the more they stay the same. One can apply that theory to the way Ravichandran Ashwin's spot becomes so dispensable every time India play in an away Test in SENA countries. Like the previous four Tests in the series against England in the UK, contested last year, he was left out again as India chose a four-pronged seam attack and the lone spinner's spot went to left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja. Former England captain Michael Vaughan tweeted his disgust in one sentence: "No @ashwinravi99!!!Ridiculous."

India vs England 5th Test: Matthew Potts Can't Keep Calm As Virat Kohli Chops On While Trying To Leave. Watch

Young paceman Matthew Potts dealt India the biggest blow on day 1 of the first Test at Edgbaston when he managed to send Virat Kohli out after the Indian batter chopped on while trying to leave a well pitched up delivery way outside the off stump. The dismissal on 11 meant Kohli's barren patch in international cricket continued. He had looked steady even as wickets fell around him but Kohli once again found a new way to get out.

India vs England - Sharing A Laugh With The Adversary: ICC's James Anderson-Virat Kohli Pic Goes Viral

As the rescheduled fifth Test between India and England began on Friday, it also marked the latest chapter in the long-standing rivalry between Virat Kohli and James Anderson. Both are considered among the best in the world in their respective disciplines and when they come up against each other, it always leads to an enthralling battle. So it's no surprise that when the International Cricket Council (ICC) shared a picture of the two sharing a laugh, it set Twitter alight.

India Playing XI vs England 5th Test: Cheteshwar Pujara To Open, Ravindra Jadeja Picked Over Ravichandran Ashwin

The India vs England 5th Test is about to get underway at Edgbaston in Birmingham and the tourists have been put in to bat by skipper Ben Stokes after winning the toss. India have gone in with a 4-man pace attack with Shardul Thakur playing as the fast bowling all-rounder. In a big decision India have decided leave out Ravichandran Ashwin as they have picked Ravindra Jadeja in the playing XI.

Watch: England Cricket Shares Old Video Of James Anderson Dismissing Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli

The rescheduled fifth Test between India and England will start on Friday at Edgbaston, Birmingham and it would be interesting to see whether Team India manages to win their first Test series in England for the first time since 2007. Currently, India have a 2-1 lead in the series after having the won the Tests at Lord's and Oval last year. Ahead of the game, England Cricket's Twitter handle shared a video from the Trent Bridge Test last year where James Anderson dismissed Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli.

"Mental Issue Behind It": Former Pakistan Captain On Virat Kohli's Extended Lean Patch

With Rohit Sharma unavailable, the Indian cricket team will rely a lot on seniors like Virat Kohli against England in the Edgbaston Test, starting on Friday. However, Kohli comes into the match on the back of an extended lean patch, which has seen him without any three-figure score since November, 2019. Former Pakistan captain went on to analyse what has gone wrong with Kohli in the last two and half years. In the absence of Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah will lead the Indian team in the rescheduled fifth Test with Rishabh Pant named his deputy.

"If He Can Get To...": Michael Vaughan's Edgbaston Test Prediction For Virat Kohli

The rescheduled fifth Test between India and England will get underway on Friday at Edgbaston, Birmingham and it would be interesting to see whether India are able to win the Pataudi Trophy or not. Jasprit Bumrah would be leading India after Rohit Sharma failed to recover in time after testing positive for COVID-19. The focus would also be on Virat Kohli, who has not registered a century in international cricket since November 2019.

"Maybe Last Time": India Great Gives His Verdict On Virat Kohli vs James Anderson Contest In Edgbaston

When the Jasprit Bumrah-led Indian cricket team gets down to business against the Ben Stokes-led England cricket team in Edgbaston on Friday, there will be a lot more at stake than just the series result. India lead the contest 2-1 and even a draw would suffice to register only their fourth Test series win in England. However, there are several sub-plots that will be in focus too. The Virat Kohli vs James Anderson contest is one such sub-plot. Kohli has faced 681 balls against Anderson and has scored 297 runs in Tests against the fast bowler, who has dismissed him seven times.

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India vs England, 5th Test: Ravichandran Ashwin a victim of circumstances or conditions?

India vs England 5th Test: Matthew Potts Can't Keep Calm As Virat Kohli Chops On While Trying To Leave. Watch

India vs England - Sharing A Laugh With The Adversary: ICC's James Anderson-Virat Kohli Pic Goes Viral

India Playing XI vs England 5th Test: Cheteshwar Pujara To Open, Ravindra Jadeja Picked Over Ravichandran Ashwin

Watch: England Cricket Shares Old Video Of James Anderson Dismissing Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli

"Mental Issue Behind It": Former Pakistan Captain On Virat Kohli's Extended Lean Patch

"If He Can Get To...": Michael Vaughan's Edgbaston Test Prediction For Virat Kohli

"Maybe Last Time": India Great Gives His Verdict On Virat Kohli vs James Anderson Contest In Edgbaston