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"Shubman Gill Has Got Cushion That Even Cheteshwar Pujara Didn't": Anil Kumble Minces No Words

Former India captain Anil Kumble feels that the embattled Shubman Gill has been given the kind of "cushion" that veteran Cheteshwar Pujara never got and the young batter needs to make it count in the second Test against England or risk being under tremendous pressure. The 24-year-old Gill has not scored a half century in his last 11 Test innings. He scored a 128 in India's first innings against visiting Australian in Ahmedabad in March last year, but after that his highest score has been 36.

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.

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.

"Not Saying This In Arrogance But...": Virat Kohli's Old Video Goes Viral After India's Loss Against England

The Indian cricket team's defeat to England in the opening Test of the 5-match series in Hyderabad has triggered the Indian cricketing spectrum, with questions being raised on skipper Rohit Sharma, head coach Rahul Dravid, and their leadership. Soon after India lost the series opener in Hyderabad, Virat Kohli started to trend on social media, with fans recalling the former skipper's brilliant stats and the team's dominance under his captaincy. Amid the debate, an old video of Kohli has resurfaced, where he summed up the mindset he and the Indian team approach Test matches with.

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"Shubman Gill Has Got Cushion That Even Cheteshwar Pujara Didn't": Anil Kumble Minces No Words

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

"Not Saying This In Arrogance But...": Virat Kohli's Old Video Goes Viral After India's Loss Against England