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India vs England: Why Sarfaraz Khan Is All But Certain To Make His Debut In Rajkot Test

The months of wait is set to end for uncapped India batter Sarfaraz Khan is all but set to make his international debut in the third Test against England in Rajkot. Sarfaraz has been a constant name on the fans' lips for a long time, owing to his exemplary performances in First Class cricket. The batter was named in the Indian squad after the likes of KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja were ruled out of the second Test while Virat Kohli remained absent due to a personal issue. Though Sarfaraz didn't make his debut in Vizag, with the team management preferring Rajat Patidar, his chances have strengthened for the third Test.

India vs England: ECB Issues Statement After Spinner Rehan Ahmed Faces Visa Issue

Just a couple of weeks after the Shoaib Bashir controversy, another England cricketer, Rehan Ahmed, faced a visa issue as he was stopped at the Hirasar Airport on Tuesday ahead of the third Test against India. Though the issues were sorted, with the player being issued a temporary visa, a lot more needs to be done if Ahmed is to stay with the England squad for the remaining three Tests against India. In the wake of the unexpected development, the England & Wales Cricket Board issued a statement.

"Shame For The Series": England Great's Intriguing Take And Why It's "Great Opportunity" For A Series Win

Former pacer Stuart Broad says the ongoing India-England Test series is the most evenly-matched contest that he has seen between the two sides but the visitors have a strong chance of emerging triumphant as the "fire, passion and competitiveness" of Virat Kohli is missing from the home team's arsenal. Speaking to PTI on the sidelines of the just-concluded SA20, where he was a commentator, Broad said the absence of Kohli due to personal reasons is a downer but the matches so far have been engrossing. The five-match series is locked 1-1 and the two teams will now square off in the third game in Rajkot, beginning February 15.

Rohit Sharma's Three-Word Review For '12th Fail', Vikrant Massey Reacts

While speaking at an event in Mumbai on Friday, India captain Rohit Sharma revealed that the movie he recently watched is '12th Fail'. Reacting to it host of the event Mandira Bedi said, "Very inspiring film." For the unversed, 12th Fail is a realistic and restrained adaptation of a book of the same name. The film, directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, centres on a young man, a struggling Hindi medium student, who makes the journey from a lawless Chambal village to the top echelons of the police force, inevitably hitting many a daunting roadblock on the way. While the movie starring Vikrant Massey got a great response from the crowd, Rohit too decided to take out some personal time and watch it.

"Hopefully Selectors Will Stop Overestimating Shreyas Iyer": Australia Great's Harsh Remark

Former Australia skipper Ian Chappell feels England under Ben Stokes will give India tough competition in the remainder of the Test series but backed the hosts to win it. The marquee five-match series is locked at 1-1 after India and England pulled off thrilling victories in Visakhapatnam and Hyderabad respectively. "As the home side India should eventually win a tough series, but it has a real battle on their hands," Chappell wrote in his column for 'ESPNCricinfo'. In their previous tour of India in 2021, England, playing under Joe Root, had surrendered the Test series after winning the opener.

England Teammate Reacts As Spinner Rehan Ahmed Faces Visa Scare Ahead Of 3rd Test

The lack of multiple entry India visa had delayed Rehan Ahmed's exit from the airport after England arrived here for the third Test, but the spinner's teammate Ollie Pope hoped that the issue will be resolved ahead of the match, beginning on Thursday. England had flown to Abu Dhabi on an extended 10-day break after the second Test at Visakhapatnam but on the team's return on Monday, Ahmed was stopped from leaving the Hirasar airport here because he had only a single-entry visa.

"Personal Matters Always Take Preference": Stuart Broad On Virat Kohli's Absence From England Tests

Former pacer Stuart Broad says the ongoing India-England Test series is the most evenly-matched contest that he has seen between the two sides but the visitors have a strong chance of emerging triumphant as the "fire, passion and competitiveness" of Virat Kohli is missing from the home team's arsenal. Speaking to PTI on the sidelines of the just-concluded SA20, where he was a commentator, Broad said the absence of Kohli due to personal reasons is a downer but the matches so far have been engrossing.

Another Visa Controversy Strikes, England Star Rehan Ahmed Stopped At Airport: Report

About 10 days after England spinner Shoaib Bashir found himself in the middle of a visa row, compatriot Rehan Ahmed is battling a similar issue. The spinner was stopped from entering India after he and the rest of the England team members had gone to Abu Dhabi during the 10-day break between the second and the third Test. Rehan was reportedly stopped at the Hirasar airport, Rajkot, as he wasn't carrying the right paperwork required for his entry into the country.

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India vs England: Why Sarfaraz Khan Is All But Certain To Make His Debut In Rajkot Test

India vs England: ECB Issues Statement After Spinner Rehan Ahmed Faces Visa Issue

"Shame For The Series": England Great's Intriguing Take And Why It's "Great Opportunity" For A Series Win

Rohit Sharma's Three-Word Review For '12th Fail', Vikrant Massey Reacts

"Hopefully Selectors Will Stop Overestimating Shreyas Iyer": Australia Great's Harsh Remark

England Teammate Reacts As Spinner Rehan Ahmed Faces Visa Scare Ahead Of 3rd Test

"Personal Matters Always Take Preference": Stuart Broad On Virat Kohli's Absence From England Tests

Another Visa Controversy Strikes, England Star Rehan Ahmed Stopped At Airport: Report