Zafar Ansari

India vs England: Cheteshwar Pujara backs struggling Ajinkya Rahane to return to form soon

One of India's most dependable batsman outside the sub-continent has hit a rough patch but Ajinkya Rahane found support from teammate Cheteshwar Pujara, who backed him to come good in the coming matches.

India vs England, 2nd Test: Visitors' erratic batting exposed but Adil Rashid, seamers give hope

England lost the second Test to India in Vizag, and this result was an accurate reflection of the relative strengths of the two sides in these conditions.

India vs England, 2nd Test: Visitors reeling at lunch on Day 5 after losing 5 wickets in 1st session

At the end of the first session, England are reeling with only three wickets in hand and will need something very special to not lose this Test.

India vs England: Ben Stokes, Jonny Bairstow need to show grit in face of adversity on Day 3

An uphill task awaits England but this will be a test of character for Stokes and Bairstow. The visitors will be hoping they come out with flying colours.

India vs England: Despite Moeen Ali's best efforts, visitors face daunting task to avoid defeat

For England to have any chance of avoiding a chastening defeat in this match, they need both Ben stokes and Jonny Bairstow to go on to make hundreds.

India vs England, 2nd Test, Day 1, Highlights: Pujara, Kohli tons put hosts on top

India, who looked nearly invincible on the home pitches, were cornered in the first Test and were forced to play for the draw.

India vs England, 2nd Test: Visitors must get Virat Kohli early to have any hope of a comeback on Day 2

Up against a pile of runs, and batting for a little over three days on a spiteful pitch against the likes of Ashwin and Jadeja, there is every chance that England would crumble.

India vs England, 2nd Test: Alastair Cook says his spinners will continue to trouble Indians in Vizag

Showering praise on the spin trio, Cook said: "They bowled excellently as a group of three spinners. Everyone came to the party and they took a massive step forward".

India vs England: BCCI curator says Vizag pitch 'won't have much grass', expects turn from Day 2

With spotlight firmly on the pitch, BCCI curator Kasturi Sriram said that unlike Rajkot wicket, the 22-yard strip to be provided for the second Test against England "won't have much grass" with turn on offer from second day onwards.

India vs England: Visitors had the upper hand; draw comes a close second to victory

There was not enough time for England to force a result but they had India on the ropes in the final innings of the opening Test in Rajkot.