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'Rohit Sharma Past His Best, India Badly Miss...": England Great's Bombastic Verdict

Former England opener Geoffrey Boycott feels India skipper Rohit Sharma is "past his prime" and the hosts badly missed the peerless Virat Kohli in the series opener against England in Hyderabad Despite enjoying a strong position after the first innings, India lost by 28 runs against England in the first Test to trail 0-1 in the five-match series. In the absence of Kohli, the onus was on Rohit to shoulder the responsibility in the batting department but he could only manage 24 and 39 in two innings as the Indian batting crumbled big time while chasing 231 on a fourth day pitch. And Boycott believes it is a golden chance for England to beat India in their own backyard after 12 years.

Who Is Saurabh Kumar - Net Bowler In 2021 Who Earned Test Call-Up Against England

The life of Saurabh Kumar, veteran of a decade in domestic cricket, took a sharp turn on Monday when he made the Indian squad for the second Test against England starting in Visakhapatnam on February 2. The 30-year-old left-arm spinner can now nourish the hope of donning a national cap after being a journeyman with the Indian squad during the series against Sri Lanka at home in 2022. Of course, there is no guarantee that the Uttar Pradesh spinner will make his debut in Visakhapatnam ahead of Kuldeep Yadav or Washington Sundar.

"Fear Of Failure": India Star's Verdict On Rohit Sharma And Co After Loss Against England

Veteran Indian cricket team wicket-keeper batter Dinesh Karthik said that Rohit Sharma and Co lacked body language and pointed out 'fear of failure' as one of the main reasons behind the loss against England in the first Test match in Hyderabad on Sunday. India dominated major parts of the Test match but a brilliant knock from Ollie Pope and a seven-wicket haul from Tom Hartley clinched the game for the visitors. During the analysis of the match, Karthik said that there is a massive difference in culture between the two teams and it seemed like the Indian batters were not free in their minds to play shots.

Rahul Dravid Provides Update On Ravindra Jadeja's Injury Ahead Of 2nd Test vs England

India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja remains a doubt for the second Test against England, starting Friday at the ACA-VDCA Stadium in Vizag. Jadeja appeared to have pulled his hamstring during Day 4 of the first Test as England took a 1-0 lead in the five-match series after beating India by 28 runs in Hyderabad. Chasing a target of 231, India were bowled out for 202. Jadeja was run out in the second innings courtesy of Ben Stokes' outrageous underarm flick at the non-striker's end.

"Given Them Something To Think About": Mark Wood On Team India After 1st Test Win

England getting bamboozled on turning tracks is no longer a "foregone conclusion" and the shock loss in the opening Test has given India a lot to think about ahead of the second game, says visiting team's pace ace Mark Wood. England rode on vice-captain Ollie Pope's epic 196 and debutant left-arm spinner Tom Hartley's seven-wicket haul in the fourth innings to fashion a memorable 28-run win in the opening Test in Hyderabad on Sunday. "I don't know what (pitch) they will produce (for the second Test). India have got the potential to produce any wicket here. I've played in World Cup games and IPL games where it's seamed, flat pitches, spinning wickets. They have the potential to do any wicket they want.

Sarfaraz Khan's First Social Media Post After India Test Call-Up Features...

Sarfaraz Khan was included in the Indian cricket team squad for the second Test match against England starting February 2 in Visakhapatnam after KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja were ruled out due to injury concerns. Sarfaraz has been enjoying an impressive run of form in domestic cricket for the past couple of years and his inclusion in the squad was welcomed by many fans on social media. Following the announcement, Sarfaraz shared a post from India batter and Mumbai teammate Suryakumar Yadav who wrote - "Maiden India call. Utsav ki taiyaarrii karo (get ready for celebration)".

Watch: On-Field Incident With Ollie Pope That Caused ICC To Reprimand Jasprit Bumrah

Indian cricket team fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah was reprimanded by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for breaching Code of Conduct and was also handed a demerit point following an incident involving England batter Ollie Pope in the first Test match in Hyderabad. According to the ICC release, the incident involved Bumrah deliberately stepping in England player Ollie Pope's way as he went for a run which led to "inappropriate physical contact". During the 81st over of England's second innings, Bumrah seemed frustrated with Pope's attempt to take a leg bye and seemingly shouldered barged the England batter.

KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja Out Of 2nd Test Due To Injuries; Sarfaraz Khan And 2 Others Added To Squad

Trailing 0-1 in the five-match series, Team India suffered two big blows on Monday as star batter KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja were ruled out of the second Test against England, starting Friday in Vizag. According to a BCCI release, Jadeja sustained a hamstring injury during play on Day 4 of the first Test in Hyderabad while Rahul complained of a right quadriceps pain. With three more games to play after the game in Vizag, the players are being monitored by BCCI's medical team.

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'Rohit Sharma Past His Best, India Badly Miss...": England Great's Bombastic Verdict

Who Is Saurabh Kumar - Net Bowler In 2021 Who Earned Test Call-Up Against England

"Fear Of Failure": India Star's Verdict On Rohit Sharma And Co After Loss Against England

Rahul Dravid Provides Update On Ravindra Jadeja's Injury Ahead Of 2nd Test vs England

"Given Them Something To Think About": Mark Wood On Team India After 1st Test Win

Sarfaraz Khan's First Social Media Post After India Test Call-Up Features...

Watch: On-Field Incident With Ollie Pope That Caused ICC To Reprimand Jasprit Bumrah

KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja Out Of 2nd Test Due To Injuries; Sarfaraz Khan And 2 Others Added To Squad