Name: Crowds play a massive role: Virat Kohli on the return of fans
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Description: Cricket fans returned to the stadium in Chennai for the 2nd Test vs England for the first time since March last year and 50% spectators will once again witness the 3rd Test in person in Motera. Indian skipper Virat Kohli feels that crowd support plays a massive role for the home side and the opposition feels the pressure of it.

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Crowds play a massive role: Virat Kohli on the return of fans

Cricket fans returned to the stadium in Chennai for the 2nd Test vs England for the first time since March last year and 50% spectators will once again witness the 3rd Test in person in <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/ahmedabad-s-motera-stadium-10-things-you-should-know-1614078140350" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Motera</a>.
Indian skipper Virat&nbsp;Kohli feels that crowd support plays a massive role for the home side and the opposition feels the pressure of it.&nbsp;

Cricket fans returned to the stadium in Chennai for the 2nd Test vs England for the first time since March last year and 50% spectators will once again witness the 3rd Test in person in Motera. Indian skipper Virat Kohli feels that crowd support plays a massive role for the home side and the opposition feels the pressure of it.

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It may have been just the opening day of the all-crucial pink ball Test, but the match is pacing really quickly. England's decision to bat first backfired as the visito

It may have been just the opening day of the all-crucial pink ball Test, but the match is pacing really quickly. England's decision to bat first backfired as the visitors were bowled out for just 112 in the 1st innings. Axar&nbsp;Patel and Ravichandran&nbsp;Ashwin&nbsp;ran through them with 6 and 4 wickets respectively. Indian openers had a watchful start before Shubman&nbsp;Gill and Cheteshwar Pujara&nbsp;fell within a span of 1 run as the hosts were reduced to 34/2. Rohit&nbsp;Sharma carried on and scored a swift half century and is unbeaten on 57. He though lost Virat&nbsp;Kohli&nbsp;towards the end of the day as he fell for 27. Though India ended day 1 at 99/3, they trail England by just 13 runs.

Axar claimed his 2nd 5-wicket haul in as many Tests to become only the 3rd India to achieve that feat in both of their first two Test matches.

Axar Patel might be playing just his 2nd Test, but he has already become a headache for England. The spinner picked up his 2nd 5-wicket haul in as many Tests to become only the 3rd India to achieve that feat&nbsp;in both of their first two Test matches.&nbsp;Axar bamboozled England with figures of 6/38 as the visitors were bowled out for a paltry 112 in the 1st innings, their 2nd lowest total in India. Interestingly, 2 of their 3 lowest ever Test scores in India have been in this series.

While most parts were named after Reliance, the 3 premium stands and one of the pavilion ends were named after Adani.

As the <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/ahmedabad-s-motera-stadium-10-things-you-should-know-1614078140350" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Motera&nbsp;Cricket Stadium</a> in Ahmedabad was renamed to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/motera-cricket-ground-renamed-as-narendra-modi-stadium-1614152030765" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Narendra&nbsp;Modi&nbsp;Stadium</a>, fans started to notice that the stands were named after Reliance and Adani.
While most parts were named after Reliance, the 3 premium stands and one of the pavilion&nbsp;ends were named after Adani.
India will play the 3rd and 4th Tests vs England at this venue, which is also hosting 50% fans.
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Apart from the Sports Enclave and Stadium, a sports complex will also be built and the 3 will be equipped to host any international sports event.

At the&nbsp;inauguration of the&nbsp;Narendra Modi Stadium,&nbsp;Home Minister Amit Shah brought up the possibility of India hosting the Olympics. He said that combining the sports complex, enclave and stadium in Ahmedabad, India will be ready to host even the Olympics in just six months. Such has been the size of infrastructure they have created. Shah also said that&nbsp;Ahmedabad will now be known as the Sport City of India. The stadium has 76 corporate boxes, Olympic level swimming pool, indoor academy, four dressing rooms for athletes, food courts and GCA club house.&nbsp;

India Vs England 3rd Test, Motera Stadium: 6 of the last 8 men's Tests in India have been won by the toss-winning side

The pink ball Test in Ahmedabad didn't start off as per India's liking as Virat Kohli lost the toss and England opted to bat first.
Interestingly, Kohli has&nbsp;won just 2 of the last 13 tosses against England. Moreover,&nbsp;6 of the last 8 men's Tests in India have been won by the toss-winning side.&nbsp;
The reason why India was looking for the coin to come down in their favour was the fact that Virat has never lost a Test after winning the toss.&nbsp;

President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated the newly reconstructed Saradar Vallabh Bhai Patel Stadium in Ahmedabad. Along with the President, Home M

President Ram Nath&nbsp;Kovind&nbsp;inaugurated the newly reconstructed <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/ahmedabad-s-motera-stadium-10-things-you-should-know-1614078140350" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Motera cricket ground</a> in Ahmedabad&nbsp;and renamed it after Prime Minister Narendra&nbsp;Modi. Along with the President, Home Minister Amit&nbsp;Shah, Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports&nbsp;Kiren&nbsp;Rijiju&nbsp;&amp; Gujarat CM Vijay&nbsp;Rupani&nbsp;were also present at Motera&nbsp;stadium which was reconstructed at a cost of ₹800&nbsp;crore.
The world's largest cricket stadium is being promoted as the Sports Capital of the world and many former sports persons were present at the inauguration.
The 1,32,000 capacity facility will only get to host 50% fans due to the Covid-19 restrictions as India hosts England in the 3rd Test which will be a day-night affair.&nbsp;

The 200 run mountain in cricket was mostly considered impossible till Sachin Tendulkar conquered that peak 11 years ago in Gwalior. Sachin became the fir

The 200 run mountain in cricket was mostly considered impossible till Sachin&nbsp;Tendulkar&nbsp;conquered that peak 11 years ago in Gwalior. Sachin&nbsp;became the first to score 200 runs in ODIs&nbsp;as India thrashed South Africa by 158 runs. In his innings of 200 not out, the master blaster faced 147 deliveries with 25 hits to the fence and 3 over the ropes. Since then, 5 individuals have crossed the 200 run mark with Rohit&nbsp;Sharma leading the pack with a score of 264. While the highest score might be with Rohit, cricket fans will never forget the 200-run knock of Tendulkar&nbsp;which made fans and cricketers believe that 200 was not an impossible individual target to get.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

With the final 2 Tests vs England scheduled to be played at the Motera Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad is coloured with the shades of cricket.

With the final 2 Tests vs England scheduled to be played at the <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/ahmedabad-s-motera-stadium-10-things-you-should-know-1614078140350" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Motera&nbsp;Cricket Stadium</a>, Ahmedabad is rolling out the red carpet for the Pink Ball Test.&nbsp;Special arrangements have been made for the inauguration of the largest cricket stadium in the world by&nbsp;the President of India, Ram Nath Kovind.
He&nbsp;will later&nbsp;interact with the players of Indian and England cricket teams. Motera&nbsp;has a capacity of 1.10 lakh spectators but only 50% of tickets have been sold as per <a href="https://www.editorji.com/covid-19" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Covid-19 guidelines</a>.
Clearly, cricketing fever is tightly gripping Gujarat as top cricketers will stay in the city for almost a month.

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Former New Zealand cricketer Simon Doull feels that his country has always been overlooked at IPL for second-rate Australians. His jibe came after India'

Former New Zealand&nbsp;cricketer Simon&nbsp;Doull&nbsp;feels that his country has always been overlooked at IPL for second-rate Australians. His jibe came after India's R Ashwin&nbsp;lauded&nbsp;New Zealand's&nbsp;Devon Conway for his blazing performance against Australia in the first T20I, just days after IPL&nbsp;auctions ended where Conway found no buyers. The 29-year-old smashed an unbeaten 99 in only 59 balls.&nbsp;Praising him,&nbsp;Ashwin&nbsp;tweeted Devon Conway is just 4 days late. But Doull&nbsp;felt it did not matter. He went on to compare the selection of players from Australia and New Zealand&nbsp;and said that since IPL&nbsp;started 94 Aussies participated in the lucrative league&nbsp;at a combined 886cr whereas only 31 NZ players were&nbsp;selected at 212 cr.&nbsp;

Motera Stadium Interesting Facts: Motera Cricket Ground in Ahmedabad will host the 3rd Test match between India and England from Wednesday.

Motera&nbsp;Cricket Ground in Ahmedabad will host the 3rd Test match between India and England from Wednesday. This will be a Pink Ball Test, the 2nd one to be played in India and the third Day-night Test for Team India. The newly reconstructed venue is historic as well as technologically superior. Here are 10 things you didn't know about the ground.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<ol>
<li>Largest cricket stadium in the world</li>
<li>Recently renovated at a cost of 800cr</li>
<li>Can accommodate 1,10,000 fans&nbsp;</li>
<li>Hosted Former US President Trump in Feb 2020</li>
<li>11 Pitches available to play in the stadium</li>
<li>Special drainage system installed below the field</li>
<li>Matches can restart in 30 mins after heavy rains</li>
<li>No pillars for floodlights, only a ring of lights&nbsp;</li>
<li>Olympic size pool, 3D theatre, 55-room clubhouse</li>
<li>Parking for 3000 cars &amp; 10,000 two-wheelers</li>
</ol>

IND vs ENG 2021: Virat Kohli equalled MS Dhoni's record of 21 Test wins at home after beating England in the 2nd Test in Chennai.

Virat&nbsp;Kohli&nbsp;is on the cusp of etching his name in history books as a win in <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/ahmedabad-s-motera-stadium-10-things-you-should-know-1614078140350" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Motera</a>&nbsp;will make him the most successful Indian Test captain on home soil.
Kohli&nbsp;equalled MS Dhoni's&nbsp;record of 21 Test wins at home after beating England in the 2nd Test in Chennai. But the feat means nothing to Virat.
Ahead of the 3rd Test,&nbsp;the Indian skipper said&nbsp;that he is just doing his responsibility to keep Indian cricket on top.&nbsp;

India Vs England 2021:While England has never won an away pink ball Test, India comprehensively beat Bangladesh in their only day-night Test on home soil.

India would look to take their newly-found momentum into the 3rd Test but outplaying England with the pink ball won't be easy. England's James Anderson would be licking his lips to bowl during the&nbsp;twilight period.
The highest Test wicket-taker amongst pacers, Anderson,&nbsp;became the first Englishman to take a wicket with the pink ball and also has a 5-wicket-haul in the day-night Test under his belt. But England's away record with the pink ball isn't great as they have never tasted victory in a day-night Test outside home.
Hosts India on the other hand outplayed Bangladesh in their only pink ball Test on home soil with Ishant&nbsp;Sharma and Umesh&nbsp;Yadav&nbsp;picking a 5-fer&nbsp;each.
The pitch at the newly renovated <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/ahmedabad-s-motera-stadium-10-things-you-should-know-1614078140350" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Motera&nbsp;Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad</a>&nbsp;though is expected to favour the spinners and with the 4-match series locked at 1-1, India would be eager to capitalise on the home advantage and further strengthen&nbsp;their chances of punching their ticket to the World Test Championship final.&nbsp;

Australian cricketer David Warner who picked a groin injury in the 2nd ODI against India in November has said that he is preparing himself to live with the pain fo

Australian cricketer David Warner who picked a groin injury in the 2nd ODI&nbsp;against India in November has said that he is preparing himself to live with the pain for the next 6 to 7 months. Warner who was ruled out of the remaining ODI,&nbsp;series returned to play the 3rd Test but struggled to perform with his bat due to the injury. Warner scored just 5, 13, 1, and 48 in the 2 Tests. Warner who is confident of coming back stronger said that he will teach his brain to not worry about the pain, and added that it's just getting back that confidence to sidestep and run as hard as he can and dive around again.&nbsp;

3 cricketers participating in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy have tested positive for Coronavirus, a BCCI official confirmed. One player each from the t

3 cricketers participating in the ongoing Vijay&nbsp;Hazare&nbsp;Trophy have tested positive for Coronavirus, a BCCI&nbsp;official confirmed. One player each from the teams of Maharashtra, Bihar, and Himachal&nbsp;Pradesh&nbsp;has contracted Covid-19 and are currently under self-isolation. Maharashtra, HP teams have undergone testing and after they returned negative results the teams were allowed to play their next matches. However, the&nbsp;Bihar&nbsp;team that played Karnataka&nbsp;on Monday will take the Covid&nbsp;test on Tuesday. The entire Bihar&nbsp;team has been instructed to remain in isolation before the test results are declared.&nbsp;

India Vs England 2021: Indian cricketer Umesh Yadav has been added to the Indian squad for the upcoming 3rd and 4th Test Match against England.

Indian cricketer Umesh&nbsp;Yadav&nbsp;has been added to the&nbsp;Indian squad for the upcoming 3rd and 4th Test Match against England after the 33-year-old cleared his fitness test that took place on Sunday.
The pacer who suffered a calf injury during the Boxing Day Test has replaced Shardul&nbsp;Thakur&nbsp;on the Indian side. Thakur&nbsp;will now take part in the ongoing <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/vijay-hazare-trophy-3-cricketers-test-positive-1614058019633">Vijay&nbsp;Hazare&nbsp;Trophy</a>.
Yadav&nbsp;will be available for selection in both Test matches that are scheduled to begin from Feb 24th and March 4th respectively, at <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/ahmedabad-s-motera-stadium-10-things-you-should-know-1614078140350">Motera&nbsp;Stadium, Ahmedabad</a>.&nbsp;

India's ace bowler Ishant Sharma, who made his Test debut in 2007, is all set to appear for his 100th Test on Wednesday at Motera Stadium.

India's ace bowler&nbsp;Ishant&nbsp;Sharma, who made his Test debut in 2007, is all set to appear for his 100th Test on Wednesday at <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/ahmedabad-s-motera-stadium-10-things-you-should-know-1614078140350" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Motera&nbsp;Stadium</a> when India will take on England in the 3rd Test of the 4 match Test series. The 32-year-old will only be the 2nd Indian pacer to achieve the feat after cricket legend&nbsp;Kapil&nbsp;Dev.
Sharma&nbsp;who has had an impressive journey with the ball recently became the 3rd Indian pacer and 6th Indian bowler to take 300 wickets in the 2nd Test of the ongoing series. In all his 99 Tests, the Delhi-born cricketer has taken 302 wickets at an average of 32.22.
Ahead of the Day and Night Test,&nbsp;Ishant&nbsp;Sharma&nbsp;who played his last ODI&nbsp;in 2016 and T20I in 2013 said that he plays only one format so the World Test Championship is like World Cup to him. If the team reaches the final and then goes on to win it, it will be the same feeling as winning the World Cup, he added.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Veteran English speedster James Anderson who played a pivotal role in England's win over India in the 1st Test in Chennai says that he can't wait for the Pink-ball Test

Veteran English speedster James&nbsp;Anderson who played a pivotal role in England's win over India in the 1st Test in Chennai says that he can't wait for the <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/ahmedabad-s-motera-stadium-10-things-you-should-know-1614078140350" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pink-ball Test in Ahemdabad</a>.
Anderson said,&nbsp;"The stadium looks great. I think it's not going to be full, but I think the atmosphere will be pretty, pretty special. I think that the pink-ball Test matches that we've played, have had a different atmosphere as well and a really special one, something that the guys will remember. So we're all looking forward to it immensely. And going into it one-all, the series right in the balance.
We've obviously had a disappointing second Test, but the key... we've tried to maintain level heads throughout. We don't get too excited when we win. We don't get too down when we lose. We've got to try and just improve on how we've been performing. And hopefully, we can go out there, do our best and our best to be good enough to get a victory."

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