They were being labelled as the best travelling side of the 21st century and following a top show Down Under, Team India was on the cusp of further stamping that authority. They were just 1 step away from taming the 3 Lions in their own backyard in the much-anticipated 2021 Test series but Covid-19 had other plans.
With India leading the Test series 2-1, a win or even a draw in the 5th and final Test in Manchester would have made Virat Kohli's men the first Indian side to have won a Test series in England since 2007. But the Covid-19 outbreak in the Indian camp forced the England and Wales Cricket Board to postpone the Test match.
10 months after that, Rohit Sharma's men are ready to finish what Virat's men started. Let's relive the highlights of the 4 Tests gone by and how the series panned out.
1st Test
After bowling out the hosts for a mere 183 in the 1st innings, India managed to score 278. Joe Root's gritty hundred brought his side back into the contest but Jasprit Bumrah's 5-wicket haul meant that England was all out for 303 in the 2nd innings. India was the favourite to win the Test after ending Day 4 at 52/1 but rain played spoilsport in the final day as the Test match ended in a draw.
2nd Test
The visitors finished what was left to accomplish in the opening game in the 2nd Test at the Lord's. Stitched with KL Rahul's magnificent 129 in the 1st innings and Mohammed Siraj's 8 wickets in the match, India beat England by 151 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the series. The standout performers though were Mohammed Shami and Bumrah. Not just with the ball but with the duo came to India's rescue with the bat as well and stitched an 89-run 9th-wicket stand.
3rd Test
The 3 Lions were expected to roar back in the Leeds Test and they did exactly that. After blowing away Kohli's men for a mere 78 in the 1st innings, England posted a mammoth 432 in return. India couldn't recover from their 1st -innings debacle and was bowed out for 278 in the 2nd innings. England won the game by an innings and 76 runs to level the series 1-1.
4th Test
The Oval Test was being labelled as the most crucial one of the series and it turned out to be a blockbuster. After being all out for 191, India bundled out England for 290. Though England was still ahead but the hosts didn't know what was to follow. Rohit Sharma set up the fightback with 127 but it was the lower order which broke England's back. Rishabh Pant and Shardukl Thakur scored a half-century each and powered India to 466. A magical bowling performance by India then bowled out the hosts for 210 as Kohli's men won the 4th Test by 157 runs to go 2-1 up in the series.

India tour of England: relive how the 2021 series went by and what's at stake in the final Test

Ahead of India's all-important 5th Test vs England in Birmingham, let's relive how the 4 Tests of the 2021 series went by before Covid-19 forced the 5th Test to be rescheduled

10 months after the 5th Test in Manchester was rescheduled due to Covid-19, Rohit Sharma's men are ready to finish what Virat's team started

They were labelled as the best travelling side of the 21st century and following a top show Down Under, Team India were on the cusp of further stamping that authority. They were just one step away from taming the Three Lions in their own backyard in the much-anticipated 2021 Test series but Covid-19 had other plans.
With India leading the Test series 2-1, a win or even a draw in the 5th and final Test in Manchester would have made Virat Kohli's men the first Indian side to have won a Test series in England since 2007. But the Covid-19 outbreak in the Indian camp ensured the match was postponed.
10 months after that, Rohit Sharma's men are ready to finish what Virat's team started but before that, let's relive the highlights of the 4 Tests gone by.
1st Test
After bowling out the hosts for a mere 183, India managed to score 278 in the first innings. Joe Root's gritty hundred brought his side back into the contest but Jasprit Bumrah's 5-wicket haul meant that England were all out for 303 in the 2nd innings. India were the favourite to win the Test after ending Day 4 at 52/1, but rain proved to be the villain on the final day and England got away with a draw.
2nd Test
The visitors finished what was left to accomplish in the opening game in the 2nd Test at Lord's. Propelled by KL Rahul's magnificent 129 and Mohammed Siraj's 8-wicket haul in the match, India beat England by 151 runs to go 1-0 up. The standout performers though were Mohammed Shami and Bumrah. Not just with the ball but with the bat as well. The duo came to India's rescue in the second innings with an 89-run 9th-wicket stand, a partnership that turned the game on its head.
3rd Test
The Three Lions roared back in Leeds. After blowing away Kohli's men for a mere 78 in the 1st innings, England posted a mammoth 432 in return. India couldn't recover from their 1st innings debacle and were bundled for 278 in the 2nd innings. England won the game by an innings and 76 runs to level the series 1-1.
4th Test
The Oval Test was deemed the most crucial Test of the series and it turned out to be a blockbuster. After being all out for 191, India bundled out England for 290. Though England were still ahead, the hosts had no clue about what was to come. Rohit Sharma set up the fightback with 127 but it was the lower order which broke England's back. Rishabh Pant and Shardul Thakur scored a half-century each and powered India to 466. A magical performance with the ball followed and the hosts were bundled out for 210. Kohli's men had taken a 2-1 lead, they were on the brink of a historic series win before Covid played spoilsport.

England’s all-rounder Moeen Ali has put his weight behind the Three Lions ahead of the all-important Edgbaston Test.
Moeen believes Ben Stokes & Co. are favourites to win the rescheduled fifth Test. Stating how India would have won the series if it had finished last year, Moeen said, “If you’d asked me 4-5 weeks ago, I would’ve said India will win. But now I feel England will win. India are a little bit undercooked.”
England have been in the sensational form under their new coach and captain, highlighted by their recent 3-0 clean sweep against New Zealand.
Moeen Ali hailed England’s newfound positivity, “They are very confident compared to last year. Their mindset has changed and they’re playing positive cricket.”
The England all-rounder also believes that India will dearly miss captain Rohit Sharma if he fails to recover from Covid in time for the game in Birmingham. With KL Rahul also unavailable due to injury, India might find themselves playing a completely different opening pair from last year.
Moeen, who bid adieu to Test cricket in September last year, has decided to come out of retirement after seeing England’s changed approach in the longest format. Moeen though is not part of the Test squad against India.
The fifth and final Test between India and England starts on July 1.
Also read: Moeen Ali to come out of retirement for England's tour of Pakistan

India Vs England: All-rounder Moeen Ali issues warning to Team India

Why does Moeen Ali believe that England will win the rescheduled fifth Test against India?

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Moeen Ali believes Ben Stokes &amp; Co. are favourites to win the rescheduled fifth Test and believes India would have won the series if it had finished last year

England all-rounder Moeen Ali has put his weight behind the Three Lions ahead of the all-important Edgbaston Test.
Moeen believes Ben Stokes &amp; Co. are favourites to win the rescheduled fifth Test. Stating how India would have won the series if it had finished last year, Moeen said, &ldquo;If you&rsquo;d asked me 4-5 weeks ago, I would&rsquo;ve said India will win. But now I feel England will win. India are a little bit undercooked.&rdquo;
England have been in the sensational form under their new coach and captain, highlighted by their recent 3-0 clean sweep against New Zealand.
Moeen Ali hailed England&rsquo;s newfound positivity, &ldquo;They are very confident compared to last year. Their mindset has changed and they&rsquo;re playing positive cricket.&rdquo;
The England all-rounder also believes that India will dearly miss captain Rohit Sharma if he fails to recover from Covid in time for the game in Birmingham. With KL Rahul also unavailable due to injury, India might find themselves playing a completely different opening pair from last year.
Moeen, who bid adieu to Test cricket in September last year, has decided to come out of retirement after seeing England&rsquo;s changed approach in the longest format. Moeen though is not part of the Test squad against India.
The fifth and final Test between India and England starts on July 1.
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Deepak Hooda was the star in the second T20I match against Ireland as his exemplary maiden century helped India to register a massive 225 runs against Ireland in the final match of two T20I match series. Hooda revealed what kept him motivated in the game. 
The Indian batter played an amazing innings scoring 104 runs off 57 balls against Ireland and was named player of the match and also the player of the series. India won the match by 4 runs and also the series by 2-0. 
In the post-match conference, Hooda said that being a cricketer, one should not think too far ahead. "If my work ethic is good, I'm going to be in a good space of mind and I'm going to score, that's my thinking," said Hooda. 
Talking about his inclusion in team India, he said that it's difficult to find a spot in the Indian team but at the same time when he was playing in Indian colours, he never thought about himself, he thought about his team.
With the century, Hooda also became only the fourth Indian cricketer to hit a century in a T20 international. Hooda scored an unbeaten 47 off 29 balls in the first T20I against Ireland. 
Also read: India vs Ireland 2nd T20: Hardik Pandya's men avoid scare, whitewash Ireland 2-0

Never thought about myself but only the team: Deepak Hooda

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In just his 3rd T20I innings, Hooda became only the fourth Indian cricketer to hit a T20I century.

Deepak Hooda was the star of the second T20I match against Ireland. It was his maiden century that helped India pile on 225 runs in Dublin. India eventually won the match by 4 runs, sweeping the series 2-0.
Having been adjudged the Player of the Match and Series for his batting returns, Hooda revealed what kept him motivated during his knock.
The Indian batter put on an exemplary batting display, scoring 104 runs off 57 balls against Ireland. He had also scored an unbeaten 47 off 29 balls in the first T20I against the hosts.
In the post-match press conference, Hooda explained his thought process, stating that being a cricketer, one should not think too far ahead. He said, "If my work ethic is good, I'm going to be in a good space of mind and I'm going to score - that&rsquo;s my thinking."
Talking about his inclusion in the Indian limited-overs side, the 27-year-old said that it's difficult to find a spot in the Indian team but at the same time when he was playing in Indian colours, he never thought about himself, but only his team.
With his swashbuckling century in Dublin, Hooda became only the fourth Indian cricketer to hit a century in a T20I.
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Team India survived a scare on Tuesday as they narrowly beat Ireland by 4 runs in the 2nd T20I in Dublin. With that, the Men in Blue whitewashed the hosts 2-0 in the series. 
Hardik Pandya's decision to bat first proved to be the right one as India scored a mammoth 225/7. Deepak Hooda smashed his maiden T20I hundred and Sanju Samson too impressed with a 42-ball-77. 
It seemed to be a huge ask for the Irish but they were up for the task. Skipper Andy Balbirnie set up the chase nicely with a 37-ball-60. Indian bowlers looked clueless as Harry Tector, George Dockrell and Mark Adair also chipped in with fiery knocks. However, India managed to barely stop Ireland from crossing the finish line as they could manage 221/5. With that, India has now won 10 out of their last 12 T20 series.
Also read: India vs Ireland 2nd T20: Deepak Hooda tames Ireland with his maiden T20I hundred

India vs Ireland 2nd T20: Hardik Pandya's men avoid a scare, whitewash Ireland 2-0

Despite a great fightback by Ireland, Team India managed to edge past the hosts by 4 runs in the 2nd T20I to win the series 2-0

Chasing 225/7, Ireland surprised India with a top show with the bat but could manage 221/5. Thus falling short of the target by just 4 runs

Team India survived a scare on Tuesday as they narrowly beat Ireland by 4 runs in the 2nd T20I in Dublin. With that, the Men in Blue whitewashed the hosts 2-0 in the series.&nbsp;
Hardik Pandya's decision to bat first proved to be the right one as India scored a mammoth 225/7. Deepak Hooda smashed his maiden T20I hundred and Sanju Samson too impressed with a 42-ball-77.&nbsp;
It seemed to be a huge ask for the Irish but they were up for the task. Skipper Andy Balbirnie set up the chase nicely with a 37-ball-60. Indian bowlers looked clueless as Harry Tector, George Dockrell and Mark Adair also chipped in with fiery knocks. However, India managed to barely stop Ireland from crossing the finish line as they could manage 221/5. With that, India has now won 10 out of their last 12 T20 series.
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The murmurs about Eoin Morgan were true as England's limited-overs skipper brought the curtains down on an illustrious international career and announced his retirement on Tuesday. 
The 35-year-old made his ODI debut for Ireland in 2006 before switching to England 3 years later in 2009. He ended his 14-year-long career with England as the country's highest run-getter in ODIs. Morgan scored 6957 runs in 225 games in the 50-over format. 
Apart from that, he will go down in history as the skipper who revolutionised England's white-ball cricket as it was under him that the Three Lions won their maiden ODI World Cup in 2019. 
Morgan also had a glorious T20I career where he scored 2458 runs in 115 matches. He is the most successful T20I captain, winning 42 of the 72 matches he led his side in. He was also part of England's 2010 T20 World Cup-winning side.
Morgan, who went unsold in the 2022 season of the IPL, has decided to continue playing domestic cricket and is 'really looking forward to playing and captaining London Spirit in the second edition of The Hundred this year.'
Though it's not official yet, England's current vice-captain Jos Buttler is expected to fill in his shoes now.
Also read: England Vs India: Sam Billings & Ben Foakes included in squad for fifth Test
 
 

England's World Cup-winning skipper Eoin Morgan retires from international cricket

England's limited-overs skipper Eoin Morgan brought the curtains down on an illustrious international career as he announced his retirement on Tuesday

Morgan will go down in history as the skipper who revolutionised England's white-ball cricket as it was under him that the Three Lions won their maiden ODI World Cup in 2019

The murmurs about Eoin Morgan were true as England's limited-overs skipper brought the curtains down on an illustrious international career and announced his retirement on Tuesday.&nbsp;
The 35-year-old made his ODI debut for Ireland in 2006 before switching to England 3 years later in 2009. He ended his 14-year-long career with England as the country's highest run-getter in ODIs. Morgan scored 6957 runs in 225 games in the 50-over format.&nbsp;
Apart from that, he will go down in history as the skipper who revolutionised England's white-ball cricket as it was under him that the Three Lions won their maiden ODI World Cup in 2019.&nbsp;
Morgan also had a glorious T20I career where he scored 2458 runs in 115 matches. He is the most successful T20I captain, winning 42 of the 72 matches he led his side in. He was also part of England's 2010 T20 World Cup-winning side.
Morgan, who went unsold in the 2022 season of the IPL, has decided to continue playing domestic cricket and is 'really looking forward to playing and captaining London Spirit in the second edition of The Hundred this year.'
Though it's not official yet, England's current vice-captain Jos Buttler is expected to fill in his shoes now.
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Members of the Indian Test squad roaming in public and clicking pictures with fans in England haven't gone down well with the BCCI. After Rohit Sharma tested positive for Covid-19, the board has once again asked the players to take precautions.
A BCCI source told ANI that the board scolded some players over their habit of hanging out in public. 'We had told the players to stay careful but they still often roamed around in the city which is not required,' added the source.
Though there is no bio-bubble in place for the England tour but the BCCI had urged the players to take all possible precautions themselves. However, many players were seen clicking pictures with fans and even signing autographs, which put off the Indian board.
Since Rohit is now isolating, Jasprit Bumrah is likely to lead India in the Birmingham Test starting July 1.
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India tour of England: BCCI scold Team India players for roaming in public

We had told the players to stay careful but they still often roamed around in the city which is not required: BCCI source to ANI

After Rohit Sharma tested positive for Covid-19, the BCCI has scolded some players over their habit of hanging out in public

Members of the Indian Test squad roaming in public and clicking pictures with fans in England haven't gone down well with the BCCI. After Rohit Sharma tested positive for Covid-19, the board has once again asked the players to take precautions.
A BCCI source told ANI that the board scolded some players over their habit of hanging out in public. 'We had told the players to stay careful but they still often roamed around in the city which is not required,' added the source.
Though there is no bio-bubble in place for the England tour but the BCCI had urged the players to take all possible precautions themselves. However, many players were seen clicking pictures with fans and even signing autographs, which put off the Indian board.
Since Rohit is now isolating, Jasprit Bumrah is likely to lead India in the Birmingham Test starting July 1.
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West Indies batter Chris Gayle has decided to opt out of Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2022 to concentrate on playing in the latest T10 tournament, the '6IXTY'. 
The Windies' power hitter will act as an ambassador for the tournament and the trophy of the event has also been named after him — the Universe Boss Trophy.
Also read: IPL 2022: Chris Gayle's massive revelation about absence from IPL
Talking about the event, Gayle said that he is genuinely excited about the current innovations in the 6Ixty and is looking forward to the mystery team ball and hitting two sixes in the first 12 balls to unlock the third powerplay over. 
The 42-year-old Caribbean is the second highest run scorer in the CPL with 2519 runs behind Lendl Simmons (2629 runs). Earlier, the Universe boss also opted out of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022.
6ixty will be played from August 24 to 28 in Saint Kitts, featuring six men’s teams and three women’s teams. 
Also read: 6IXTY! Caribbean Premier League introduces brand new cricket format

Chris Gayle opts out of CPL for T10 tournament '6IXTY' 

Chris Gayle chooses the new T10 tournament '6IXTY' over the Caribbean Premier League!

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Chris Gayle opts out of CPL to focus only on T10 tournament '6IXTY' 

6IXTY will be played from August 24 to 28 in St. Kitts, featuring six men&rsquo;s teams and three women&rsquo;s teams.

West Indies batter Chris Gayle is trying to maximise whatever game time he has left in cricket. In order to achieve that, the 42-year-old has decided to opt out of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2022 and will concentrate solely on playing the latest T10 tournament, the '6IXTY'.&nbsp;
The Caribbean star is the ambassador for the 6IXTY and the trophy of the event has also been named after him &mdash; the Universe Boss Trophy.
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Talking about the event, Gayle said that he is genuinely excited about the current innovations in the 6IXTY and is looking forward to the mystery team ball and hitting two sixes in the first 12 balls to unlock the third powerplay over.&nbsp;
The 42-year-old is the second-highest run-scorer in the CPL with 2519 runs behind Lendl Simmons (2629 runs). Earlier, the Universe boss had also opted out of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022.
With an ageing Gayle nearing the end of his cricket career, the Universe Boss will be hoping to do enough to make the event bearing his name on the trophy an instant success. The five-day tournament will be played from August 24 to 28 in Saint Kitts, and will feature six men&rsquo;s teams and three women&rsquo;s teams.&nbsp;
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New Zealand on Tuesday announced that they will host India just 4 days after the T20 World Cup in 3 T20Is and as many ODIs. 
Wellington, Tauranga and Napier cities of New Zealand will host the three T20Is starting on November 18 while the three ODIs will be played from November 25 to 30 in Auckland, Hamilton, and Christchurch.
Notably, New Zealand toured India last year just after the T20 World Cup.
New Zealand also announced that they will host Pakistan and Bangladesh in a tri-series ahead of the T20 World Cup and next year they will play against England in two Tests and Srilanka in two Tests, 3 ODIs and as many T20Is.
Schedule for India tour of New Zealand 2022:
T20Is schedule:
1st T20I: Wellington, November 18,
2nd T20I: Mount Maunganui, November 20
3rd T20I: Napier, November 22
ODIs schedule:
1st ODI: Auckland, November 25
2nd ODI: Hamilton, November 27
3rd ODI: Christchurch, November 30
Also read: England Vs India: Sam Billings & Ben Foakes included in squad for fifth Test

India to tour New Zealand right after T20 World Cup

Rohit Sharma's men are all set to visit New Zealand for limited-overs series right after the T20 World Cup in Australia.

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Rohit Sharma's men will fly to New Zealand for limited-overs contests after the completion of the T20 World Cup in Australia.

New Zealand on Tuesday announced that they will host India just 4 days after the T20 World Cup in Australia.&nbsp;
Rohit Sharma's men will play 3 T20Is and as many ODIs post the showpiece event Down Under.
Wellington, Tauranga and Napier will host the three T20Is starting on November 18 while the three ODIs will be played from November 25 to 30 in Auckland, Hamilton, and Christchurch.
Notably, New Zealand toured India last year after the T20 World Cup in UAE.
The Black Caps also announced that they will host Pakistan and Bangladesh in a tri-series ahead of the T20 World Cup and next year they will play both England and Sri Lanka at home as well.
Schedule for India tour of New Zealand 2022:
T20Is schedule:
1st T20I: Wellington, November 18,
2nd T20I: Mount Maunganui, November 20
3rd T20I: Napier, November 22
ODIs schedule:
1st ODI: Auckland, November 25
2nd ODI: Hamilton, November 27
3rd ODI: Christchurch, November 30
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Wicketkeeper-batter Sam Billings, who came on as the Covid substitute for Ben Foakes during the Headingley Test, has been included in the England squad for the rescheduled match against India.
England have named a 15-man squad for the final Test against India, with Billings the only addition to the group that was picked for the final Test against the Kiwis.
Ben Foakes, who continues to be in isolation after his Covid result, has also been retained. Foakes faces a race against time to recover from the illness ahead of the game on July 1. He was unable to keep wickets on day 3, complaining of back trouble before undergoing a lateral flow test that yielded a positive result.
Veteran fast bowler James Anderson, who was rested for the final Test against New Zealand, is also part of the squad and will most likely be a part of the final XI as well.
India currently lead the series 2-1 and a win or draw in the rescheduled Test will give them a Test series win in England after 15 years. England though have looked formidable under a new coach and captain, highlighted by how they blanked New Zealand 3-0.
A mouth-watering contest awaits us all at Edgbaston!
England squad for 5th Test: Ben Stokes (c), Joe Root, Ollie Pope, James Anderson, Jonny Bairstow, Sam Billings, Stuart Broad, Harry Brook, Zak Crawley, Ben Foakes, Jack Leach, Alex Lees, Craig Overton, Jamie Overton, Matthew Potts

England Vs India: Sam Billings & Ben Foakes included in squad for fifth Test

England announce a 15-man squad for the much-awaited Test against India!

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India currently lead the series 2-1 and a win or draw in the rescheduled Test will give them a Test series win in England after 15 years

Wicketkeeper-batter Sam Billings, who came on as the Covid substitute for Ben Foakes during the Headingley Test, has been included in the England squad for the rescheduled match against India.
England have named a 15-man squad for the final Test against India, with Billings the only addition to the group that was picked for the final Test against the Kiwis.
Ben Foakes, who continues to be in isolation after his Covid result, has also been retained. Foakes faces a race against time to recover from the illness ahead of the game on July 1. He was unable to keep wickets on day 3, complaining of back trouble before undergoing a lateral flow test that yielded a positive result.
Veteran fast bowler James Anderson, who was rested for the final Test against New Zealand, is also part of the squad and will most likely be a part of the final XI as well.
India currently lead the series 2-1 and a win or draw in the rescheduled Test will give them a Test series win in England after 15 years. England though have looked formidable under a new coach and captain, highlighted by how they blanked New Zealand 3-0.
A mouth-watering contest awaits us all at Edgbaston!
England squad for 5th Test: Ben Stokes (c), Joe Root, Ollie Pope, James Anderson, Jonny Bairstow, Sam Billings, Stuart Broad, Harry Brook, Zak Crawley, Ben Foakes, Jack Leach, Alex Lees, Craig Overton, Jamie Overton, Matthew Potts
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Rahul Dravid is satisfied with Team India's preparations for the rescheduled 5th Test vs England starting July 1. After the drawn warm-up game vs Leicestershire, the head coach felt confident going into the crucial Test.
Dravid said that his team has ticked all the boxes they needed to tick in terms of their preparation and is very satisfied and happy.
However, Dravid also felt that since it was just a one-off Test match, there was no room for things to go wrong. 'When you have got just one game or one-off game in a series, it's not really a lot of time, you’ve got to hit the ground running hard and you’ve got to be able to hopefully get your act together right from the first day of the Test match,' added the head coach.
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'We don't have room for things to go wrong': Rahul Dravid on India vs England Test

Rahul Dravid is satisfied with Team India's preparations for the rescheduled 5th Test vs England but also feels that there is no room for things to go wrong

I think whatever we needed to achieve and whatever boxes we needed to tick in terms of our preparation leading into the Test match: Rahul Dravid

Rahul Dravid is satisfied with Team India's preparations for the rescheduled 5th Test vs England starting July 1. After the drawn warm-up game vs Leicestershire, the head coach felt confident going into the crucial Test.
Dravid said that his team has ticked all the boxes they needed to tick in terms of their preparation and is very satisfied and happy.
However, Dravid also felt that since it was just a one-off Test match, there was no room for things to go wrong. 'When you have got just one game or one-off game in a series, it's not really a lot of time, you&rsquo;ve got to hit the ground running hard and you&rsquo;ve got to be able to hopefully get your act together right from the first day of the Test match,' added the head coach.
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Sunrisers Hyderabad pacer Umran Malik achieved yet another feat in IPL 2022 by clocking 157 kmph delivery against Delhi Capitals on Thursday. 
Also read: 'Not satisfied yet': Umran Malik on his performance in IPL 2022
Umran bowled the fastest delivery on the fourth ball in the final over of the Delhi innings. DC's Rovman Powell, who scored an unbeaten 67 runs off 35 balls, smashed Umran's ball for a four.
Hyderabad pacer broke his own record of 154.8KMPH and 156KMPH, which he delivered in the same game. 
However, the result went against the star pacer and his team as he conceded 52 runs in his 4 wicketless overs against Delhi Capitals and SRH lost the game by 21 runs.
Also read: Learnt a lot by watching Jasprit Bumrah, says Umran Malik
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IPL 2022: Umran Malik breaks his own record to bowl the fastest delivery in IPL 2022

Umran Malik bowled yet another fastest delivery of the season!

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Hyderabad pacer broke his own record of 154.8KMPH and 156KMPH, which he delivered in the same game.&nbsp;

Sunrisers&nbsp;Hyderabad pacer Umran&nbsp;Malik&nbsp;achieved yet another feat in IPL&nbsp;2022 by clocking 157 kmph&nbsp;delivery&nbsp;against Delhi Capitals on Thursday.&nbsp;
Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/ipl/ipl-2022-not-satisified-yet-umran-malik-on-his-performance-in-ipl-2022-1651140237441" target="_blank">'Not satisfied yet': Umran Malik on his performance in IPL 2022</a>
Umran&nbsp;bowled the fastest delivery on the fourth ball in the final over of the Delhi innings. DC's&nbsp;Rovman&nbsp;Powell, who scored an unbeaten 67 runs off 35 balls, smashed Umran's&nbsp;ball for a four.
<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sportsblog/ipl/ipl-2022-live-score-gt-vs-mi-full-scorecard-gujarat-titans-vs-mumbai-indians-points-table-updates-142" target="_blank">CHECK GT vs MI LIVE SCORE and the latest&nbsp;IPL&nbsp;2022 points table here&nbsp;</a>
Hyderabad pacer broke his own record of 154.8KMPH and 156KMPH, which he delivered in the same game.&nbsp;
However, the result went against the star pacer and his team as he conceded 52 runs in his 4 wicketless&nbsp;overs&nbsp;against Delhi Capitals and SRH&nbsp;lost the game by 21 runs.
Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/ipl/ipl-2022-learnt-a-lot-by-watching-jasprit-bumrah-says-umran-malik-1650370645581" target="_blank">Learnt a lot by watching Jasprit Bumrah, says Umran Malik</a>
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"Not here to emulate anyone, but learned from everyone," that's what India's newest Test Captain Jasprit Bumrah said when asked about whether he's learned anything from the likes of MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli & Rohit Sharma.
Bumrah is India's 36th Test captain! While his name was doing the rounds ever since Rohit Sharma tested positive for Covid, the BCCI only announced his name as captain in a tweet on Thursday evening.
He also becomes the first Indian fast bowler after legendary skipper Kapil Dev to lead Team India, 35 years after the Haryana Hurricane last captained the side.
Speaking on the eve of the all-important Edgbaston Test, Bumrah said, "This is a huge achievement, a huge honour. Playing Test match for the country was my dream and getting this opportunity is the biggest achievement of my career."
While England look like a completely different side from last year, having whitewashed New Zealand 3-0 recently, Jasprit Bumrah is unfazed by the challenge that lies ahead.
"Our focus is on our strengths. England have played well, but we are not concentrating on them. We want to execute our plans to the best of our ability."
When asked about his inexperience as captain, Bumrah quipped: "I have spoken to MS Dhoni, he told me that he captained India straight away, he had never captained anywhere else and he is one of the most successful captains. I am just focusing on how to help the team and not on what I have done before."
While it's true that Bumrah has been thrown into the deep end with his new role as captain, it remains to be seen whether he can survive and thrive. A true test of character awaits!
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India Vs England: 

Jasprit Bumrah feels that becoming Test captain is one of the best achievements of his career!
 
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India Vs England: "Biggest achievement of my career" - Jasprit Bumrah on becoming India captain

Bumrah becomes the first Indian fast bowler after legendary skipper Kapil Dev to lead Team India, 35 years after the Haryana Hurricane last captained the side

"Not here to emulate anyone, but learned from everyone," that's what India's newest Test Captain Jasprit Bumrah said when asked about whether he's learned anything from the likes of MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli &amp; Rohit Sharma.
Bumrah is India's 36th Test captain! While his name was doing the rounds ever since Rohit Sharma tested positive for Covid, the BCCI only announced his name as captain in a tweet on Thursday evening.
He also becomes the first Indian fast bowler after legendary skipper Kapil Dev to lead Team India, 35 years after the Haryana Hurricane last captained the side.
Speaking on the eve of the all-important Edgbaston Test, Bumrah said, "This is a huge achievement, a huge honour. Playing Test match for the country was my dream and getting this opportunity is the biggest achievement of my career."
While England look like a completely different side from last year, having whitewashed New Zealand 3-0 recently, Jasprit Bumrah is unfazed by the challenge that lies ahead.
"Our focus is on our strengths. England have played well, but we are not concentrating on them. We want to execute our plans to the best of our ability."
When asked about his inexperience as captain, Bumrah quipped: "I have spoken to MS Dhoni, he told me that he captained India straight away, he had never captained anywhere else and he is one of the most successful captains. I am just focusing on how to help the team and not on what I have done before."
While it's true that Bumrah has been thrown into the deep end with his new role as captain, it remains to be seen whether he can survive and thrive. A true test of character awaits!
Also read: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/india-vs-england-5th-test-preview-playing-xi-prediction-live-toss-time-live-streaming-details-1656517950836" target="_blank">India vs England 5th Test Preview: Jasprit Bumrah-led India chase history against Ben Stokes &amp; Co.</a>

England cricketer James Anderson, who will return to action in the rescheduled 5th Test against India said that he was disappointed to miss the series against New Zealand and he will keep his finger crossed when he will be on the field this week.
India is 2-1 up against the hosts in 5 match Test series. The final Test couldn't take place last year due to a Covid outbreak in the Indian camp and will now be played from July 1-5 in Birmingham.
In an interview with Sky Sports, Anderson said that he hates to miss games and after the game at Headingley, feeling around the group is so good that he wants to be around it as much as possible.
In England, Anderson has taken 99 wickets against India in 21 matches and 15 wickets from 4 Tests in the ongoing series. Considering his impressive stats, the English bowler will be a major hurdle for team India in the 5th Test. 
Talking about England's 3-0 Tests win over the Black Caps under new Test captain Ben Stokes and new coach Brendon McCullum, the 39-year-old Englishman said that they will not just settle for those performances, they’ll want even better performances, even more positive cricket. 
Also read: England make bold statement ahead of the India Test, clean sweep New Zealand

England want better performances & positive cricket with new coach and captain, says James Anderson

With the rivalry between Virat Kohli & James Anderson set to resume, the veteran pacer heaped praise on Kohli, calling him one of the best players in the world.

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India Vs England: Fast bowler James Anderson can't wait to play for 'fearless' Three Lions

James Anderson missed the last Test of the 3-0 series win against New Zealand due to concerns over his left ankle.

England cricketer James Anderson, who missed the last Test against New Zealand due to an ankle issue, is now fit and raring to go against Team India.
The veteran pacer said he was disappointed to miss the final game against the Kiwis. Anderson also said that he hates missing matches and after the game at Headingley, the feeling around the whole group is so good that he wants to be around as much as possible. In England, Anderson has taken 99 wickets against India in 21 matches and has 15 wickets in 4 Tests in the ongoing series. Considering his impressive stats, the English bowler will once be a major hurdle for Team India in the rearranged Test. Talking about the renewal of his rivalry with former Captain Virat Kohli, the veteran pacer said he's looking forward to his battle against the Indian superstar. He also called Kohli 'one of the best' batters in the world. The 39-year-old Englishman is also excited by the new England and their fearless approach. He added how he's enjoying the positive cricket they've been playing under new coach Brendon McCullum and new captain Ben Stokes. India are 2-1 up against the hosts in 5 match Test series. The final Test couldn't take place last year due to a Covid outbreak in the Indian camp and will now be played from July 1-5 in Birmingham.

England Cricket Board has announced their playing XI for the rescheduled fifth Test match against India at the Edgbaston in Birmingham starting on July 1.
There were a lot of discussions over England's playing XI but the Three Lions ended the talks with the announcement a day ahead of the much-awaited Test.
English veteran pacer James Anderson, who missed the final Test against New Zealand makes his return to the playing XI while Ben Foakes will miss the Test after contracting Covid-19 last week. 
After winning the latest Test series against New Zealand 3-0 in their home, Ben Stokes-led side will look forward to winning yet another Test to draw the 5 match Test series against India in which the visitors are 2-1 up.
England playing XI: 
Alex Lees, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Ben Stokes (C), Jonny Bairstow, Sam Billings (wk), Jack Leach, Matty Potts, Stuart Broad, James Anderson
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IND VS ENG 5th Test: England announce playing XI

England have announced their playing XI against India a day in advance.

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India Vs England 5th Test: Hosts announce Playing XI for India Test

The Three Lions will be aiming to stop India from winning their first Test series in England in 15 years.

England have announced their playing XI for the rescheduled fifth Test match against India that starts on Friday.
Veteran pacer James Anderson, who missed the final Test against New Zealand, makes his return to the playing XI, with Jamie Overton making way for the 39-year-old. Matty Potts, who finished with 14 wickets from 3 matches against the Black Caps, keeps his place.
Meanwhile, Ben Foakes, who tested positive for Covid-19 during the Headingley Test against New Zealand, misses out. Sam Billings, who came in as the Covid substitute, keeps his place for the rearranged Test as well.
After winning the Test series against New Zealand 3-0 at home, the Ben Stokes-led side will be hoping to keep their winning run in-tact.
England playing XI:&nbsp;
Alex Lees, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Ben Stokes (C), Jonny Bairstow, Sam Billings (wk), Jack Leach, Matty Potts, Stuart Broad, James Anderson
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Ahead of the fifth and final Test against England at Edgbaston, coach Rahul Dravid has once again come to the defence of former India captain Virat Kohli.
Kohli, who hasn't scored an international hundred since November 2019, has come under fire for his average returns with the bat in recent times.
However, Coach Rahul Dravid has put his weight behind the Indian batsman, stating how every player goes through rough periods during his career.
He said, "Every player goes through such phases, Virat Kohli is going through that. It's not about focusing on the three figures; people see hundreds as success but we want match-winning contributions."
Dravid emphasised why Kohli matters to Team India: "The way Virat Kohli played in the practice match he's ticking all the right boxes. He's the most hard-working guy I have come across.
"He added, "Kohli inspires a lot of people in the dressing room."
Kohli scored 33 & 67 in the warm-up game against Leicestershire and India will be hoping their star batsman can fire them to glory in the Birmingham Test.
Also read: India Vs England: Relive how Virat Kohli's men took 2-1 lead in 2021

India Vs England: Coach Rahul Dravid voices support for Virat Kohli

India head coach Rahul Dravid has once again come to the defence of former India captain Virat Kohli!

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Kohli scored 33 &amp; 67 in the warm-up game against Leicestershire and India will be hoping their star batsman can fire them to glory in the Birmingham Test

Ahead of the fifth and final Test against England at Edgbaston, coach Rahul Dravid has once again come to the defence of former India captain Virat Kohli.
Kohli, who hasn't scored an international hundred since November 2019, has come under fire for his average returns with the bat in recent times.
However, Coach Rahul Dravid has put his weight behind the Indian batsman, stating how every player goes through rough periods during his career.
He said, "Every player goes through such phases, Virat Kohli is going through that. It's not about focusing on the three figures; people see hundreds as success but we want match-winning contributions."
Dravid emphasised why Kohli matters to Team India: "The way Virat Kohli played in the practice match he's ticking all the right boxes. He's the most hard-working guy I have come across.
"He added, "Kohli inspires a lot of people in the dressing room."
Kohli scored 33 &amp; 67 in the warm-up game against Leicestershire and India will be hoping their star batsman can fire them to glory in the Birmingham Test.
Also read: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/india-tour-of-england-relive-how-virat-kohli-s-men-took-2-1-lead-in-2021-1656505964812" target="_blank">India Vs England: Relive how Virat Kohli's men took 2-1 lead in 2021</a>

IND vs ENG 5th Test: India and England will resume the 5-match Test series against each other when they will play their rescheduled 5th and final Test at the Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham from July 1. The final Test was postponed last year due to Covid-19 cases in the Indian squad.
India haven't won a Test series in England since 2007 but with the 2-1 lead in the series with one game to be played, India will look to script the history. Even if the match is drawn, India will win the series. Rohit Sharma was supposed to lead India in the match but he is unlikely to recover from Covid-19. According to BCCI sources, Jasprit Bumrah will take the responsibility to lead team India in Rohit's absence. KL Rahul is also unavailable for the match and the question that which two players will open for India remains in doubt. Shubman Gill is likely to open with Cheteshwar Pujara or KS Bharat. 
Three Lions have recently won the home series against the World Test Champions New Zealand 3-0 and would be looking to continue their form against the visitors in the 5th Test. Under their new coach Brendon McCullum and new captain Ben Stokes, England are favourites to win the final Test. Joe Root, captain Ben Stokes & Jonny Bairstow have been looking in a great form and they would look to continue their momentum against the Men in Blue.
The match was scheduled to be played at Old Trafford, Manchester but now has been shifted to Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham where India has never won.
India vs England head to head
In the head-to-head record, England have dominated India as they have won 49 of the 130 Test matches while India won 31 Tests.
Also read: India Vs England: All-rounder Moeen Ali issues warning to Team India
5th Test: India vs England Playing XI
India Playing XI (probable): 
Shubman Gill, KS Bharat, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, R Ashwin, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah (c), Mohammad Siraj.
England Playing XI (probable): 
Zak Crawley, Alex Lees, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes(c), Sam Billings (wk), Jamie Overton, Jack Leach, Matthew Potts, James Anderson.
IND vs ENG 5th Test live toss and match timings  India vs England live match will begin at 3:30 pm IST while the toss will take place 30 minutes before the scheduled start of play, i.e. 3:00 PM IST.  
India vs England Live Telecast details: 
The Test match will be aired live on Sony 1 and Sony 1 HD. 
IND vs ENG 5th Test live streaming
The online streaming of the India vs England match will be available on Sony LIV. 
Get all the Updates of IND vs ENG 5th Test here!

India vs England 5th Test Preview, Playing XI prediction, live toss time, live streaming details

Can Jasprit Bumrah-led India make history against Ben Stokes & Co. at Edgbaston?

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With Rohit Sharma testing positive for Covid for the second time, Jasprit Bumrah will most likely lead Team India at Edgbaston.

IND vs ENG 5th Test:&nbsp; After a postponement that lasted 10 months, India and England will resume the 5-match Test series with the 5th and final Test at Edgbaston in Birmingham from July 1. The final Test couldn't take place last year due to a Covid outbreak in the Indian camp.
India haven't won a Test series in England since 2007 but they have a golden chance of creating history since they currently lead 2-1 with one match left. Even if the match ends in a draw, India will win the series.
India though suffered a big blow ahead of the Test when Captain Rohit Sharma tested positive for Covid during the warm-up game against Leicestershire. Since then, the Indian skipper has tested positive for the second time in an RT-PCR test. In his absence, Jasprit Bumrah will make his debut as Team India captain in Birmingham. Bumrah will become India's 36th Test skipper when he goes out for the toss on Friday.
With KL Rahul also not in England, it remains to be seen who'll partner Shubman Gill at the top of the order. Whether it'll be Cheteshwar Pujara or KS Bharat remains to be seen.
England, on the other hand, almost have a full-strength squad available. The hosts have been in superb form, having recently won the home series against the World Test Champions New Zealand 3-0.
Under their new coach Brendon McCullum and new captain Ben Stokes, England have looked formidable and they'll be hoping to continue their fantastic run against India as well. Joe Root, captain Ben Stokes &amp; Jonny Bairstow have all been in great form for the Three Lions.
The match was originally scheduled to be played at Old Trafford in Manchester last year but since then, it has been shifted to the Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham where India have never won a Test.&nbsp;
India vs England head to head
In the head-to-head record, England have dominated India as they have won 49 out of the 130 Test matches while India have won 31 Tests.
Also read: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/india-vs-england-all-rounder-moeen-ali-issues-warning-to-team-india-1656494309956" target="_blank">India Vs England: All-rounder Moeen Ali issues warning to Team India</a>
5th Test: India vs England Playing XI
India Playing XI (probable):&nbsp;
Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Hanuman Vihari, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah (c), Mohammad Siraj.
England's Playing XI:
Zak Crawley, Alex Lees, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes(c), Sam Billings (wk), Matthew Potts, Stuart Broad, Jack Leach, James Anderson.
IND vs ENG 5th Test live toss and match timings &nbsp;&nbsp; India vs England live match will begin at 3:00 pm IST while the toss will take place 30 minutes before the scheduled start of play, i.e. 2:30 PM IST. &nbsp;
India vs England Live Telecast details:&nbsp;
The Test match will be aired live on Sony 1 and Sony 1 HD.&nbsp;
IND vs ENG 5th Test live streaming
The online streaming of the India vs England match will be available on Sony LIV.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news" target="_blank">Get all the Updates of IND vs ENG 5th Test here!</a>

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