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Shoaib Bashir hasn't forgotten how to bowl: Ben Stokes

VISAKHAPATNAM: It's been a hectic week for England's Shoaib Bashir, who is set for his Test debut in the second match against India beginning Friday. The 20-year-old off-spinner from Somerset had to go back home from the UAE, where England had their training camp before the tour of India.

The Times of India · Feb 2, 2024

2nd Test: Fate of India's long-held reputation as favourites at home hangs in the balance

VISAKHAPATNAM: In a sense, the real test begins now and the can-do spirit of the Indian team under the cosh after their below-par show in the first Test will have to be rekindled if they are to make a tight fist of the five-match series.

The Times of India · Feb 2, 2024

Birders in Visakhapatnam report a drop in number of species during the Asian Waterbird Census

With the Asian Waterbird Census underway in Visakhapatnam, birders record a drop in the number of species at biodiversity hotspots in the region

The Hindu · Feb 2, 2024

India vs England test series: second match to begin in Visakhapatnam from February 2; entry from 8 a.m.

India vs England test series: Cricket fans eagerly await the return of red-ball cricket to Visakhapatnam after four and a half years.

The Hindu · Jan 31, 2024

'Tough choice between Sarfaraz Khan and...': Batting coach Vikram Rathour ahead of second Test

NEW DELHI: India's batting coach Vikram Rathour acknowledged the challenge of choosing between Sarfaraz Khan and Rajat Patidar for the second Test against England in Visakhapatnam. The upcoming match, beginning on Friday, holds significance as India aim to level the series after losing the opener in Hyderabad.

The Times of India · Jan 31, 2024

India vs England: Harbhajan Singh picks Sarfaraz Khan for Test debut in Vizag

Sarfaraz Khan's consistent run in the domestic circuit finally earned him a call-up to the national team ahead of the second Test of the five-match series against England in Visakhapatnam, where the home team will try to rally after losing the opener.

The Times of India · Jan 31, 2024

Jack Leach skips practice, unlikely to play in 2nd Test against India

NEW DELHI: England's seasoned spinner Jack Leach is poised to sit out the upcoming second Test against India in Visakhapatnam, commencing on Friday. This decision stems from a left knee injury that Leach sustained during the series-opener in Hyderabad.

The Times of India · Jan 31, 2024

England mull all-spin bowling attack for second Test against India

NEW DELHI: England are contemplating a strategic shift by considering an all-spin bowling attack for the second Test against India in Visakhapatnam.

The Times of India · Jan 31, 2024

Ticket aspirants, citing paucity of time, hit the campaign trail in Visakhapatnam

Ticket aspirants, citing paucity of time, hit the campaign trail in Visakhapatnam. Latest to jump on the bandwagon is BJP leader Vishnu Kumar Raju. Designer open-top jeeps and campaign vehicles are getting ready at several garages in the city.

The Hindu · Jan 30, 2024

Uncapped England spinner Shoaib Bashir arrives in Visakhapatnam ahead of 2nd Test

NEW DELHI: England's uncapped spinner Shoaib Bashir on Tuesday arrived in Visakhapatnam ahead of the second Test in the five-match series against India at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium.

The Times of India · Jan 30, 2024