BIZARRE: 14 - What They Never Told You

England vs India team: Shoaib Bashir to make debut in Second Test as James Anderson recalled

Young Somerset spinner drafted in after Jack Leach was ruled out with a knee injury

Evening Standard · Feb 1, 2024

2nd Test: England name James Anderson, Shoaib Bashir in playing XI

NEW DELHI: England made two changes from the side that won the opening Test in Hyderabad with veteran pacer James Anderson coming in for Mark Wood and Shoaib Bashir replacing Jack Leach, who has been ruled out with a knee injury.

The Times of India · Feb 1, 2024

2nd Test: India aim to bounce back against England's 'Bazball'

NEW DELHI: In the second Test, which starts in Visakhapatnam on Friday, an under-pressured and under-resourced India will have to be creative in order to beat England's gutsy group of "Bazballers."

The Times of India · Feb 1, 2024

'If England play Bazball...': Mohammed Siraj's warning ahead of first Test in Hyderabad

NEW DELHI: India's fast bowler Mohammed Siraj expressed skepticism about England's aggressive 'Bazball' strategy working in Indian conditions, suggesting that if England adopts this approach, the match may conclude within a day-and-a-half or two.

The Times of India · Jan 24, 2024

IND vs ENG: There are challenges, but we’re keen to create history, says Mark Wood

HYDERABAD: England seamer Mark Wood said his team would not curb their attacking instincts in the five-match Test series against India. Patented by their coach Brendon McCullum and skipper Ben Stokes, England’s ‘Bazball’ has been the flavour of the last few seasons. Wood, however, said his team was aware of…

The Times of India · Jan 24, 2024

Rahul Dravid asks team to 'pace yourself' for 'marathon' England series

HYDERABAD: India’s last few Test matches have been truncated affairs. In recent times, a creeping disregard for the longest format of the game — as seen in the scheduling of a two-Test series in South Africa — has been widely debated.

The Times of India · Jan 24, 2024

England spinner Shoaib Bashir ruled out of first Test in India due to visa issues

NEW DELHI: England's uncapped spinner Shoaib Bashir has been effectively ruled out of the first Test of the tour to India following complications with his visa application.

The Times of India · Jan 24, 2024

KL Rahul won't keep wickets in Test series against England: Rahul Dravid

NEW DELHI: India's head coach, Rahul Dravid, has confirmed that KL Rahul will not be keeping wickets in the upcoming five-match Test series against England.

The Times of India · Jan 23, 2024

'Have to be really accurate...': Mark Wood reveals England's plans to counter Rohit Sharma in Test series

NEW DELHI: England fast bowler Mark Wood has highlighted the strategy of using short-pitched deliveries to curb the impact of Rohit Sharma as a key part of England's plans for the upcoming five-match Test series against India.

The Times of India · Jan 23, 2024

Darren Gough applauds James Anderson's dedication as the veteran pacer adjusts run-up ahead of India Tests

NEW DELHI: Former England cricketer Darren Gough has expressed admiration for James Anderson's unwavering commitment to the game, particularly in light of the 41-year-old fast bowler's recent adjustments to his run-up ahead of the challenging five-Test series in India.

The Times of India · Jan 22, 2024