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"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.
Australia vs West Indies 2nd Test Day 1: Live Cricket Score And Updates
Australia vs West Indies, 2nd Test Day 1 Live Updates: Battling an outbreak of COVID-19 and forecast wild weather, Australia will aim to complete a clean sweep of the summer Test series when they face the West Indies in Brisbane on Thursday. After taming Pakistan 3-0 in December and early January, the world Test champions thumped the West Indies by 10 wickets in Adelaide last week. They are heavily favoured to again sweep past their under-strength opponents in the pink-ball Test at the Gabba, a format at which the Australians excel. However, Covid has hit their camp with allrounder Cameron Green and coach Andrew McDonald the latest to come down with it on Wednesday. (Live Scorecard)
India vs England 1st Test, Live Streaming: Where To Watch Live Telecast For Free?
India take on England in the first Test of a five-match series at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Hyderabad. The hosts will be without star batter Virat Kohli for the first two games of the series with the former India captain pulling out due to personal reason. In his place, Madhya Pradesh batter Rajat Patidar has been added to the squad, but is unlikely to get his debut. England, on the other hand, named their playing XI on the eve of the first Test. The visitors have left out veteran pacer James Anderson, while spinner Tom Hartley is set to make his debut. Mark Wood will lead a one-man pace battery with England opting for three spinners.
India vs England Live Score Updates, 1st Test Day 1: England Opt To Bat Against Virat Kohli-Less India
IND vs ENG Live Score Updates, 1st Test Day 1: England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and opted to bat against India in the first Test in Hyderabad. India's unalloyed dominance at home over the last 12 years will be put through its most unique examination till date.
"Looks Like...": Rahul Dravid Gives Hint On Nature Of Pitch For India vs England 1st Test
India are all set to take on England in the five-match Test series at home, starting January 25 in Hyderabad. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has already announced the squad for the first two games of the series. While England will aim to repeat the glory of 2012 where they won 2-1 in India, the hosts will eye to maintain their dominance against the Three Lions in Tests at home. Indian cricket team's head coach Rahul Dravid has given a hint on the kind of surface that will be offered for the first Test.
"If England Play 'Bazball'...": Mohammed Siraj's Warning To Ben Stokes And Co Ahead Of Test Series
India fast bowler Mohammed Siraj believes England's much-hyped 'Bazball' strategy won't work in Indian conditions and if the visitors go with their ultra-aggressive approach then the match may get over within two days. 'Bazball', a hell-for-leather attacking batting approach, coined after Test team head coach Brendon McCullum, has given England tremendous success last year but it will face its baptism by fire on sub-continental tracks, which offer turn and bounce in equal measure.
Four-year ban for Tug of War competitor over positive test
Sport Ireland have imposed a four-year ban on Tug of War player Aidan Byrne for committing an anti-doping rule violation.