1st Test: Kohli returns to lead India against buoyant England New dad Virat Kohli will return to lead India against England in the first Test of the four-match series beginning Friday at the MA Chidambaram Stadium after his deputy Ajinkya Rahane proved his leadership credentials by captaining the side to a memorable 2-1 series win in Australia last month. Kohli, who returned home after India’s defeat in the first Test in Adelaide to attend the birth of his child, saw from the comforts of his home Rahane leading the Indian team to a fighting win in two of the last three Tests against Australia despite injury issues to Indian team members. Although Rahane said Kohli is the original captain and his own job is to take a backseat, the series will witness scrutiny on Kohli’s captaincy skills as his deputy has emerged as a viable option. The new father has, however, got support from his deputy. “See, my job is to take a back-seat and help Virat. There are too many things on a captain’s mind, so as a vice-captain you have to visualise a situation, think about what can happen in the game, and then if captain asks you for suggestions then you should be ready,” said Rahane on returning to vice-captaincy’s role. India though will start favourites on a Chennai wicket that is expected to help the spinners sooner or later. Smarter from the 4-0 series defeat last time, England will start this series on a confident note having beaten Sri Lanka 2-0 in the preceding Test series. Both batting coach Graham Thorpe and consultant Jonathan Trott had earlier said that England’s plan would be to score big in the first innings and take control of the game. India, missing the services of ace all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and speedsters Mohammed Shami and Umesh Yadav — all of whom are match-winners at home — will rely on pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah, Ishant Sharma and off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin to lead the bowling attack. This will also be the first time in over a year that Kohli and Rohit Sharma will be playing together. The series will also see the return of Hardik Pandya to the Test fold. Pandya had played the ODIs in Australia as a batsman but could not bowl as he wasn’t fit enough to do that. Kohli had earlier said that Pandya can make the Test team only as an all-rounder. Thus, the forthcoming series will be a test of his all-round skills. India need to beat England in the Test series by one of the following margins: 2-0, 2-1, 3-0, 3-1 or 4-0 to enter the inaugural World Test Championship (WTC) final, slated to be played in June at the Lord’s, London. For England, any of the following margins will guarantee them a place in the final against New Zealand: 3-0, 3-1, 4-0. Squads: India: Virat Kohli (c), Mayank Agarwal, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya, Rishabh Pant, Axar Patel, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, KL Rahul, Wriddhiman Saha, Ishant Sharma, Rohit Sharma, Mohammed Siraj, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav England: Joe Root (c), Moeen Ali, James Anderson, Jofra Archer, Dom Bess, Stuart Broad, Rory Burns, Jos Buttler, Zak Crawley, Ben Foakes, Dan Lawrence, Jack Leach, Dom Sibley, Ben Stokes, Olly Stone, Chris Woakes, Ollie Pope
India's squad for first two Tests: Virat Kohli (c), Ajinkya Rahane, Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Mayank Agarwal, Cheteshwar Pujara, Wriddhiman Saha, Hardik Pandya, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Jasprit Bumrah, Ishant Sharma, Mohammad Siraj, Shardul Thakur, Ravi Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel. England squad for first two Tests: Joe Root (captain), Jofra Archer, Moeen Ali, James Anderson, Dom Bess, Stuart Broad, Rory Burns, Jos Buttler, Zak Crawley, Ben Foakes, Dan Lawrence, Jack Leach, Dom Sibley, Ben Stokes, Olly Stone, Chris Woakes, Ollie Pope.
LIVE IND vs ENG Score & Hindi Commentary | India vs England 2021 Live cricket match today India all set for English challenge as international cricket returns in country The first Test between India and England will mark the resumption of international cricket in the cricket-loving nation after a gap of more than 11 months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. India's ODI series against South Africa was called-off following the coronavirus outbreak in the country in March last year. The first ODI of the three-match series was washed out due to rain in Dharamshala. India last played Sri Lanka in front of the home crowd in a T20I clash in Pune, January last year. The first Test will be played behind closed doors while the second Test will have 50 per cent crowd in attendance, the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) secretary confirmed on Tuesday. Both the Tests will be played at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. As things seem under control and new normal is in place, the focus has been given to cricket again. The hosts are pumped up to take any challenge after the historic series win against Australia. The four-match Test series Down Under was not only about cricket, it was a mental, physical and temperamental test of the players which they passed successfully. Virat Kohli-led side is on higher morale as compared to England, who are coming after a 2-0 series win against depleted Sri Lanka. Both the teams are fighting for a finals spot in the World Test Championship (WTC). New Zealand on Tuesday had become the first team to qualify for the inaugural ICC WTC final as the Test series between Australia and South Africa was postponed. The Kiwis will now be joined by either India, England or Australia in the WTC finals. To book their place in the WTC finals scheduled from June 18-22, India will have to win the series against England by 2-1, 2-0, 3-1, 3-0, or 4-0, margin. For England to qualify and join New Zealand, they will have to win the series against India by 3-1, 3-0, or 4-0 margin. While looking at the home squad, it seems like the side has all to overcome the English challenge. Rohit Sharma will continue to pair with his rookie partner Shubman Gill in the opening. Kohli, vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara will power the middle-order while it will be a tough call to pick between The Gabba Test hero Rishabh Pant and Wriddhiman Saha for behind the sumps duty. India have always given preference to Saha in home conditions while Pant is considered as a foreign tour wicketkeeper by the management. But after the Australia tour, Pant has done it all to cement his place in the team irrespective of the conditions. It will be interesting to see that whether India goes with four bowlers or five. Most likely the hosts will opt for two spinners -- Ravichandran Ashwin and Kuldeep Yadav -- and two pacers --- Jasprit Bumrah and Ishant Sharma. If India pick all-rounder Hardik Pandya they will have an extra batsman but they have to drop one spinner in that case. The final decision on the playing eleven will be taken before the match on Friday. On the other hand, England struggled with the opening pair in the Sri Lanka tour and Zak Crawley's injury has added another worry for the side. Crawley injured his right wrist and as a result, the top-order batsman didn't train on Wednesday at the practice session. In Crawley's absence, Rory Burns can join Dominic Sibley for the opening. Root, who will be playing his 100th Test on Friday, will bolster the middle-order while Jos Buttler, Ben Foakes, Dan Lawrence and Ben Stokes will further power the batting line-up. Jofra Archer will lead the fast bowling for visitors while there could be a toss-up between James Anderson and Stuart Broad. If Moeen Ali gets a chance in the XI, either Dom Bess or Jack Leach will play as the other spinner. India's squad for first two Tests: Virat Kohli (c), Ajinkya Rahane, Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Mayank Agarwal, Cheteshwar Pujara, Wriddhiman Saha, Hardik Pandya, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Jasprit Bumrah, Ishant Sharma, Mohammad Siraj, Shardul Thakur, Ravi Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel. England squad for first two Tests: Joe Root (captain), Jofra Archer, Moeen Ali, James Anderson, Dom Bess, Stuart Broad, Rory Burns, Jos Buttler, Zak Crawley, Ben Foakes, Dan Lawrence, Jack Leach, Dom Sibley, Ben Stokes, Olly Stone, Chris Woakes, Ollie Pope.
Match Info Match:QLD vs AD, Eliminator 1, T10 League 2021 Date:Friday, February 05, 2021 Time:8:15 PM Venue:Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi Umpires:Lyndon Hannibal, Paul Baldwin Third Umpire:Nigel Llong Match Referee:Chris Broad Team Abu Dhabi have won the toss and have opted to field Teams: Team Abu Dhabi (Playing XI): Chris Gayle, Paul Stirling, Luke Wright(c), Joe Clarke, Ben Duckett(w), Jamie Overton, Najibullah Zadran, Rohan Mustafa, Obed McCoy, Naveen-ul-Haq, Tom Helm Qalandars (Playing XI): Sharjeel Khan, Tom Banton, Sohail Akhtar(c), Ben Dunk(w), Shahid Afridi, Danyal Ahmed, Chris Jordan, Samit Patel, Sohail Tanvir, Mohammad Zahid, Sultan Ahmed Qalandars Squad:Sohail Akhtar (c), Ben Dunk (wk), Sharjeel Khan, Tom Banton, Danyal Ahmed, Chris Jordan, Ali Khan, Samit Patel, Sohail Tanvir, Mohammad Zahid, Sultan Ahmed, Umaid Asif, Asif Ali, Fayyaz Ahmed, Khurshid Anwar, Zeeshan Ashraf, Maaz Khan, Mohammad Taha, Azmatullah Omarzai Team Abu Dhabi Squad:Luke Wright (c), Ben Duckett (wk), Chris Gayle, Paul Stirling, Joe Clarke, Jamie Overton, Najibullah Zadran, Rohan Mustafa, Obed McCoy, Naveen-ul-Haq, Tom Helm, Ben Cox, Usman Shinwari, Avishka Fernando, Karthik Meiyappan, Kushal Malla, Leonardo Julien Venue Guide Stadium:Sheikh Zayed Stadium City:Abu Dhabi Capacity:20,000 Ends:North End, Pavilion End Hosts to:United Arab Emirates
ENG put IND on the backfoot on Day 1 | 1st Test, Day 1 | Aakash Chopra Great knock from Joe Root in his 100th Test. His 200-run partnership with Dom Sibley has put the Indian bowlers under pressure. Can India bounce back on Day 2? Should they have played Kuldeep Yadav? Joe was 'Root'ed to the crease in Chennai. A scintillating knock from the skipper. India's bowlers had a hard day at work. So how did it all pan out on Day 1 of this Test? Let's discuss that on today's episode of #AakashVani. #sportsmagazine I've also go a story of swag from none other than Kapil Paaji. Let me take you way back when he smashed 4 sixes to save India from a follow-on against England. A perfect way to end the week here. IND vs ENG, Tea Break: Root-Sibley की खूंटागाड़ बल्लेबाजी ने बढ़ाई भारत की Tension| Sports Tak Skipper Joe Root joined hands with opener Dominic Sibley to lead England's recovery as they reached a comfortable 140 for two at tea on the opening day of the first Test against India. Kuldeep Yadav को Playing XI में नहीं चुनने पर दिग्गजों ने Team Management पर उठाए सवाल | IND vs ENG Former India batsman Gautam Gambhir and Mohammad Kaif were surprised to see Kuldeep Yadav being left out of India's playing XI for the first Test against England. 17 टेस्ट खेलने के बाद Jasprit Bumrah का India में Debut | Ind vs Eng | Sports Tak Jasprit Bumrah equalled the record for the most number of overseas Tests played before making his debut in a home Test match. BREAKING NEWS: Team India को लगा झटका, 1st Test से पहले बाहर हुआ ये खिलाड़ी | IND vs ENG Spin bowling all-rounder Axar Patel was on Friday ruled out of the first Test against England after complaining of pain in his left knee. Lanka के बाद India में भी चला Joe Root का बल्ला, पहले ही Test में जमा दी Century | Sports Tak Joe Root hits a special hundred in his 100th Test. It's his third hundred in a row IND vs ENG, Day 1: पहले ही दिन Root-Sibley ने हिलाई भारतीय गेंदबाजी की जड़ें | Vikrant Gupta AAJ KA AGENDA: FAB-4 की लड़ाई में एक बार फिर आमने-सामने होंगे VIRAT KOHLI - JOE ROOT | Ind vs Eng IND vs ENG Day-1, LUNCH: 1st Session में IND की वापसी, Lunch से ठीक पहले चटकाए दो विकेट | Eng 67/2 INDvsENG 1st Test Toss: IND की पहले गेंदबाज़ी, Kuldeep को टीम में जगह नहीं, Nadeem को मिला मौका Tests February 05-09: 1st Test at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, 09: 30 AM IST February 13-17: 2nd Test at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, 09: 30 AM IST February 24-28: 3rd Test at Sardar Patel Stadium, Ahmedabad, 02:30 PM IST March 04-08: 4th Test at Sardar Patel Stadium, Ahmedabad, 09:30 PM IST T20Is March 12: 1st T20I at Motera Stadium, Ahmedabad, 07:00 PM IST March 14: 2nd T20I at Motera Stadium, Ahmedabad, 07:00 PM IST March 16: 3rd T20I at Motera Stadium, Ahmedabad, 07:00 PM IST March 18: 4th T20I at Motera Stadium, Ahmedabad, 07:00 PM IST March 20: 5th T20I at Motera Stadium, Ahmedabad, 07:00 PM IST ODIs March 23: 1st ODI at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune, 01:30 PM IST March 26: 2nd ODI at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune, 01:30 PM IST March 28: 3rd ODI at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune, 01:30 PM IST Full Squads India (First two Tests): Virat Kohli (C), Ajinkya Rahane (VC), Rohit Sharma, Mayank Agarwal, Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Rishabh Pant (WK), Wriddhiman Saha (WK), Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ishant Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Md. Siraj, Shardul Thakur. England squad (Firsy two Tests): Joe Root (captain), Moeen Ali, Dom Bess, Stuart Broad, Rory Burns, Jos Buttler, Zak Crawley, Ben Foakes, Dan Lawrence, Jack Leach, Ben Stokes, Olly Stone, Dom Sibley, Chris Woakes, Jofra Archer, James Anderson. india vs england england vs india india vs england 2021 india vs england 1st test 2021 ind vs eng india vs england test 2021 india vs england test series 2021 india vs england test india vs england 2020-21 india vs england 1st test england v india day 1 Review india england vs india highlights england cricket eng vs ind india vs england 1st test playing 11 india vs england 1st test match 2021 england tour of india india vs england 1st test 2021 playing 11 ind vs eng 2021 Chennai test Ind vs Eng Kuldeep Yadav out of IND vs ENG Chennai Test axar patel injury axar patel ruled out of chennai Test Ind vs Eng Axar Patel Ruled out IND vs ENG chennai test
India vs England 1st Test Match 2021 | Match Info & Both teams Confirmed Playing 11 | INDvENG England Men's Test Squad: Joe Root (captain), Jofra Archer, Moeen Ali, James Anderson, Dom Bess, Stuart Broad, Rory Burns, Jos Buttler, Zak Crawley, Ben Foakes, Dan Lawrence, Jack Leach, Dom Sibley, Ben Stokes, Olly Stone, Chris Woakes #INDVENG #TEST The team is as follows: Virat Kohli (Captain), Rohit Sharma, Mayank Agarwal, Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane (Vice-captain), KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Rishabh Pant (wicket-keeper), Wriddhiman Saha (wicket-keeper), R Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ishant Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Md. Siraj, Shardul Thakur. thank you ❤️
Head Cricket Writer from the "Daily Mail" Paul Newman reviews England's 2-0 series win in Sri Lanka and looks forward to the challenge of facing India on home soil. Are the electors right to rest Jonny Bairstow and let Joe Buttler return home after one Test and are spinners Dom Bess and Jack Leach good enough to play against the likes of Virat Kohli? Will Moeen get a chance and how can they manage Jimmy Anderson and Stuart Broad in a busy year for England, culminating in The Ashes Down Under. There's also special mention of Essex lad Dan Lawrence, who made a very assured debut in Galle.
Rivalry week down in North Carolina as rivals UNC and NC State are set to do battle. On Episode 75 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast, host Brian Reinhardt sits down with head coach Pat Popolizio to interrupt his lunch and talk about the upcoming dual with the host Tar Heels. Without fans, this will be an odd one as the Pack always travels well down to Chapel Hill. We’ll first look at some breakout performances from the win over No. 12 Pittsburgh as well as tease this week’s featured interview, Isaac Trumble, who was named Wrestler of the Week by The Open Mat. Show Segments 1:00 - Brian sets the stage, while eating. 1:45 - Prepping for the Heels & appreciating the rivalry. 3:20 - What’s the emphasis in practice? 5:30 - Isaac Trumble’s performance. 7:35 - Thomas Bullard with a big win vs. Pittsburgh. 9:20 - Wilson vs. Sherman. 10:25 - Ed Scott gets #1 Austin O’Connor 11:00 - Kane vs. Daniel Bullard. 13:00 - Isaac Trumble Interview. SUPPORT THE SHOWAnd if you're a fan of the extensive and broad-based reach of the shows on the Mat Talk Podcast Network, become a TEAM MEMBER today. There are various levels of perks for the different levels of team membership. If you like wrestling content — scratch that — if you LOVE great wrestling content, consider becoming a team member. You'll get some cool stuff too. Looking to start a podcast of your own?Get a free month with Libsyn by using the promo code MTO when you sign up. You'll get the remainder of the month from when you sign up as well as the next month free. It'll be enough time to kick the tires and lights some fires. SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Android | RSS