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"You Can't Bat Again": AB de Villiers On Rohit Sharma-Super Over Controversy vs Afghanistan

India registered a 3-0 clean sweep over Afghanistan in the recently-concluded T20I series last week. The series marked the return of India skipper Rohit Sharma and star batter Virat Kohli back in the T20Is after a gap of 14 months. The third T20I became an interesting watch as the result of the match was determined after two super-overs. After a long, thrilling battle, Team India clinched the victory by 10 runs and won the series with 3-0 scoreline. However, this match also grabbed some controversy after Rohit returned to bat in the second super over.

Blow To Team India, Virat Kohli Pulls Out Of First Two Tests vs England Over 'Personal Reasons'

Indian cricket team stalwart Virat Kohli has pulled out from the first two Tests against England over 'personal reasons'. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed the same via a statement on Monday. The BCCI hasn't yet named a replacement for Kohli but plans to do so in due time. Earlier, Kohli had pulled out of the first T20I against Afghanistan too due to 'personal reasons'. It has, however, not been revealed what the personal situation is that Virat is dealing with.

"Lack Of Match Preparation": England Great Worries For Ben Stokes And Co Ahead Of India Tests

England's "lack of match preparation" in India ahead of the gruelling five-Test series could be a "problem" but the team can bank on its 'Bazball' approach to upstage Rohit Sharma and his men, feels Alastair Cook, who led the Englishmen to a memorable Test triumph in the country back in 2012. Having opted for a month-long training camp in 'subcontinent-like conditions' of Abu Dhabi, Ben Stokes and Co. arrived in Hyderabad on Sunday, just four days before the opening Test on Thursday.

"It Seemed Things Were Done And Dusted": Ex India Star's Huge Virat Kohli 'Fab 4' Verdict

The upcoming Test series between India and England will see two members of the 'Fab-4' of Test cricket square off against each other. India's Virat Kohli and England's Joe Root have been two of the most consistent batters in the format over the past decade. Australia's Steve Smith and New Zealand captain Kane Williamson are the other two members of the 'Fab-4' of Test cricket. After overcoming a lean patch with the bat, former India opener Aakash Chopra suggested that Kohli is back among his peers.

Dan Lawrence Named As Harry Brook's Replacement In England's Squad For India Tests

England batter Dan Lawrence has been roped in as a replacement for young batter Harry Brook, who has pull out of the five Test India series starting from January 25. England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) took to X (formerly Twitter) to announce that Lawrence will be joining the team within the next 24 hours. "Surrey's Dan Lawrence to join the England Men's Test squad in the next 24 hours. #INDvENG," said ECB in a tweet. England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Sunday confirmed that star batter Harry Brook will miss the India Test tour due to personal reasons.

England Star Returns Home, Withdraws From India Tests Over 'Personal Reasons'

England's Harry Brook will miss the five-match Test series against India as the middle-order batsman will return home with immediate effect because of personal reasons, the ECB announced on Sunday. The England and Wales Cricket Board said it will announce a replacement for Brook in due course for the series, beginning at Hyderabad from Thursday. Brook had travelled to Abu Dhabi with the team for a preparatory camp ahead of the series. “Harry Brook is set to return home with immediate effect for personal reasons from the England Men's Test tour of India. He will not be returning to India,” the ECB statement read.

"Their Spinners Are Better": England Great Backs India Ahead Of Test Series

Former England captain Michael Atherton reckons India's superior spin attack will win them the five-Test home series against Ben Stokes and Co. The first Test begins in Hyderabad on Thursday. England decided to prepare for the tour in Abu Dhabi rather than playing a tour game in India. Only Jack Leach is a seasoned spinner in the England squad with the others being the inexperienced Tom Hartley, Shoaib Bashir and Rehan Ahmed. India boast of R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav.

'Bring Stumps Into Play": South Africa Great Advises England Ahead Of India Tests

Pitching full length deliveries, attacking the stumps and setting straighter field placements should be the mantra for England pacers when they counter a star-studded Indian batting line-up during the upcoming Test series, says South Africa great Allan Donald. Donald had toured India in 1996 and in 1999-00. On the second occasion, South Africa managed to blank India 2-0 with four pronged pace attack comprising Donald himself, Shaun Pollock, Nantie Hayward and Jacques Kallis making life miserable for Indian batters. Donald, in fact, had dismissed Rahul Dravid at Wankhede stadium and Sachin Tendulkar at Chinnaswamy stadium during that series.

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"You Can't Bat Again": AB de Villiers On Rohit Sharma-Super Over Controversy vs Afghanistan

Blow To Team India, Virat Kohli Pulls Out Of First Two Tests vs England Over 'Personal Reasons'

"Lack Of Match Preparation": England Great Worries For Ben Stokes And Co Ahead Of India Tests

"It Seemed Things Were Done And Dusted": Ex India Star's Huge Virat Kohli 'Fab 4' Verdict

Dan Lawrence Named As Harry Brook's Replacement In England's Squad For India Tests

England Star Returns Home, Withdraws From India Tests Over 'Personal Reasons'

"Their Spinners Are Better": England Great Backs India Ahead Of Test Series

'Bring Stumps Into Play": South Africa Great Advises England Ahead Of India Tests