India Vs England Test Series 2021

India vs England: Shardul Thakur's injury likely to bring R Ashwin back on visitors' radar

Ashwin, who was dropped from the playing XI in the drawn opening game in Nottingham because of Ravindra Jadeja's superior skills with the willow, is back in the mix as Thakur seems to have done his hamstring some damage during the training session at the Lord's.

India vs England: Hosts' Saqib Mahmood added as cover for second Test, Dom Bess released

It is understood that Saqib is being brought in as a cover after veteran pacer Stuart Broad picked up a calf muscle injury during Tuesday's training session at the Lord's.

India vs England: Jasprit Bumrah's five-for helps visitors edge ahead in first Test despite Joe Root's ton

Bumrah took 5/64 in an England second innings where Root's 109 on the fourth day was the centrepiece.

India vs England: Sunil Gavaskar urges Ben Stokes to reveal reason behind mental health issue to help youngsters

Gavaskar feels that weather conditions might play a key role, but regardless, India will have the upper hand in the Test series.

India vs England: Pacers breathe fire to put visitors on top on opening day of first Test

Jasprit Bumrah (4/46), who was not at his best during the World Test Championship final against New Zealand, was back in his element and ran through the opposition alongside his new ball partner Mohammed Shami (3/28).

India vs England: ‘Impossible to wear mask all the time’, says Sourav Ganguly after COVID-19 cases in visitors' camp

Indian cricket team has reported two positive COVID-19 cases in wicket-keeper Pant and throwdown specialist Dayanand Garani, who have been isolated at separate London locations.

India vs England: Intra-squad games for visitors in Durham, says ECB; no selectors allowed

India captain Virat Kohli had expressed his displeasure at not being given any first-class games before the England series, starting in Nottingham on 4 August.

India vs England: Brad Hogg praises Ravichandran Ashwin's all-round ability, calls for spinner's inclusion in ODI squad

Former Australia all-rounder Brad Hogg has called for Ravichandran Ashwin's inclusion in India's ODI squad, saying the senior off-spinner is a wicket-taker who also adds depth to batting.

India vs England: Spin will come into play for sure, but fast bowlers can't be ignored in pink ball Test, says Virat Kohli

Playing down WTC qualification scenarios, Kohli made it clear that India will look to win both matches.

India vs England: Ishant Sharma feels game will change from session to session in upcoming pink ball Test

India will take on England in a day-night Test at the Sardar Patel Stadium, the world's largest cricket venue with a seating capacity of 1,10,000, from Wednesday.