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Fan Invades Pitch Wearing Virat Kohli's Shirt, Touches Rohit Sharma's Feet During India vs England First Test

One of the most loved cricketers in India, Rohit Sharma arrived in the middle to bat with Yashasvi Jaiswal after the hosts bowled out England for 246 on Day 1 of the first Test in Hyderabad on Thursday. Rohit produced some fine shots with the bat, scoring 24 runs off 26 balls before getting caught by Ben Stokes on the 27th delivery on the bowling of Jack Leach. But, before departing, Rohit had a moment with a fan in the middle, who breached security to meet the India captain in the middle and touch his feet.

India vs England - Watch: Axar Patel's Unplayable Delivery Leaves Jonny Bairstow Stunned

Axar Patel and Ravindra Jadeja led the charge for India in the second session on Day 1 of the ongoing first Test against England. At Tea, England were 215/8 with Ben Stokes putting up a strong fight in the afternoon session. The England captain was unbeaten on 43 after wickets fell at regular intervals. The session got underway with Axar breaking the all-important partnership between Jonny Bairstow and Joe Root. Axar produced a peach of a delivery which turned sharply to rattle Bairstow's off-stump.

"Crying Foul Is An Old English Way": Ex-India Star Blasts England Over Shoaib Bashir Visa Row

Though England spinner Shoaib Bashir eventually received his Indian visa following an initial refusal from New Delhi, the discussion regarding the entire issue continues. Britain-born Bashir, who is from Pakistani heritage, was unable to join the rest of the squad flying to India from a training camp in Abu Dhabi and remained unvailable for the first of the five Tests starting Thursday. The Somerset off-spinner had to fly back to London from Abu Dhabi to finish the required paperwork for his entry to India.

Will 'Bazball' Work Against Spinners In India? Explaining England's Unique Approach

England's 'bazball' has begun arguably its biggest challenge as they begin the first Test of the 5-match series on Thursday. While England's new attacking approach in Tests, brought by head coach Brendon McCullum, has reaped excellent rewards against other teams, doing the same against Indian spinners in the subcontinent is a bigger task. India skipper Rohit Sharma already stated that the way England plays isn't their concern but the story of the five-match series will be 'Bazball' against spin. But, if there's a team capable of doing this, it's England, the only side that had last won a Test series in India, back in 2012.

"We Really Miss Virat Kohli," Emotional Fans On Former India Captain's Absence From 1st Test

Ahead of the first Test match between India and England at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad on Wednesday, fans started to arrive at the stadium. While speaking to ANI before the game, a fan said that he would miss the former India skipper Virat Kohli. However, he is excited for the skipper, Rohit Sharma. "We really miss (Virat) Kohli because Telugu fans have a huge fan base for Kohli. We miss him playing in Hyderabad... But I am really excited to see Captain Rohit Sharma," a fan said.

"We Shouldn't Fly Until...": Ben Stokes Shares First Reaction To Shoaib Bashir Visa Row

The delay in issuance of an Indian visa to rookie England off-spinner Shoaib Bashir snowballed into a major controversy on the eve of a much-hyped Test series between the two countries with visiting skipper Ben Stokes calling the turn of events "frustrating" and a British government spokesperson demanding "fair" treatment for the youngster. The 20-year-old, who plays for Somerset in the English county, was forced to head back to England from the team's Abu Dhabi training base after a prolonged wait to secure an Indian visa. His family is of Pakistani heritage.

UK Media Targets India Over England Spinner Shoaib Bashir's Visa Row

Uncapped spinner Shoaib Bashir was effectively ruled out of the first Test of England's tour of India on Tuesday after he was forced to return home to resolve visa issues. Surrey-born Bashir, a 20-year-old player of Pakistani heritage, was unable to join the rest of the squad flying to India from a training camp in Abu Dhabi ahead of the series opener in Hyderabad starting Thursday following a delay with his visa application. The England and Wales Cricket Board had hoped they could count on assistance from their counterparts at the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in resolving the issue but things didn't go the way they expected it to be.

"I Don't Sit In Visa Office": Rohit Sharma On England Star Shoaib Bashir

Ahead of the first Test match between India and England at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, skipper Rohit Sharma on Wednesday said that they are not interested in how their opposition is going to play. While speaking at the pre-match press conference, Rohit was asked about England's 'Bazball' to which the 36-year-old said that they are more focused on what they can do as a team. "We will look to play our cricket. I am not interested in how the opposition is going to play. I am focused on what we want to do as a team," Rohit said.

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Fan Invades Pitch Wearing Virat Kohli's Shirt, Touches Rohit Sharma's Feet During India vs England First Test

India vs England - Watch: Axar Patel's Unplayable Delivery Leaves Jonny Bairstow Stunned

"Crying Foul Is An Old English Way": Ex-India Star Blasts England Over Shoaib Bashir Visa Row

Will 'Bazball' Work Against Spinners In India? Explaining England's Unique Approach

"We Really Miss Virat Kohli," Emotional Fans On Former India Captain's Absence From 1st Test

"We Shouldn't Fly Until...": Ben Stokes Shares First Reaction To Shoaib Bashir Visa Row

UK Media Targets India Over England Spinner Shoaib Bashir's Visa Row

"I Don't Sit In Visa Office": Rohit Sharma On England Star Shoaib Bashir