India vs England 2nd Test: Joe Root’s side make four changes, Anderson and Bess out
Joe Root also confirmed that Foakes will take the gloves in all three Tests and Jonny Bairstow is likely to return as a specialist batsman for the last two Tests. England announced on Thursday night that Jofra Archer will miss the second Test after needing to take injections on his right elbow.
Feb 12, 2021, 13:25 PM IST
In Pics: England celebrate Joe Root's 100th Test with 227-run win
England got their four-Test series to the best possible start with a 227-run win in the first Test against India in Chennai. James Anderson started the rot with two wickets -- Shubman Gill and Ajinkya Rahane -- in the 27th over while left-arm spinner Jack Leach picked up four wickets in the innings to bundle out India for 192 after setting them 420 to win in the fourth innings. Indian skipper Virat Kohli was the top-scorer for the hosts with 72 while Gill chipped in with 50. Here we bring a collection of pictures which sum up the final day.
Feb 09, 2021, 15:05 PM IST
India vs England 1st Test: Kohli’s wicket up there with the best, says Dom Bess
Bess ended the day with 4 for 55 including the key scalps of Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Rishabh Pant and Cheteshwar Pujara. India ended the day at 257 for 6 in reply to England's massive 578 built on captain Joe Root's masterly 218.
Feb 08, 2021, 07:42 AM IST
IND vs ENG, 1st Test Day 3: Visitors take control after Joe Root & Dom Bess show in Chennai
After wrapping the England tail inside the first hour of play on Day 3, none Indian batsmen apart from Cheteshwar Pujara and Rishabh Pant were able to resist the English attack. R Ashwin along with Washington Sundar kept the Indian fight moving as the pair added 32 runs from 104 deliveries to help the hosts finish at 257/6, with 121 more required to save the follow-on.
Feb 07, 2021, 17:51 PM IST
Dom Bess, Mark Wood, Jofra Archer, Chris Woakes fight for spots as England eye 3-1 Test series win over South Africa
Coach Chris Silverwood and captain Joe Root must make tough choices in the bowling department before Friday`s start with Jofra Archer and Chris Woakes knocking to get into the side.
Jan 23, 2020, 14:38 PM IST
