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Though the whole season schedule is not out yet, Punjab is expected to play their final two home games in Dharamsala like last season.

IPL 2024: Punjab Kings part ways with Wasim Jaffer; Jonny Bairstow gives availability update

England batter Jonny Bairstow, who returned home only recently following a long Test tour of India, has given a huge availability update for Punjab Kings in IPL.

Though the whole season schedule is not out yet, Punjab is expected to play their final two home games in Dharamsala like last season.

England batter Jonny Bairstow will be available for the entire duration of the Indian Premier League, beginning March 22, despite returning home only recently following a long Test tour of India.
On the sidelines of the Dharamsala Test, the BCCI officials were in talks with their England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) counterparts over the availability of their players for the IPL.
Test regulars like skipper Ben Stokes, Joe Root and Mark Wood had already made themselves unavailable for the lucrative T20 league as part of ECB's workload management following the five-Test series that ended in Dharamsala on Sunday.
"Bairstow is expected to arrive in India on March 18 or 19 and will be available for the team's first game against Delhi Capitals on March 23," said an IPL source.
Bairstow, who played his 100th Test in Dharamsala, had a forgettable time with the bat in India and would be looking to be back among the runs in the IPL.&nbsp;
Sanjay Bangar, who was appointed as cricket director at Punjab Kings ahead of the 2024 edition, will double up as the batting coach of the side. Bangar was previously with RCB and has also been India's batting coach.
Considering that, the franchise has parted ways with Wasim Jaffer, who was the team's batting consultant last season.
Punjab, whose only final appearance came in the 2014 edition, have been perennial under-performers in the IPL.
Head coach Trevor Bayliss' contract expires after the season and Punjab will have to make the play-offs for him to have a shot at an extension.
Though the whole season schedule is not out yet, Punjab is expected to play their final two home games in Dharamsala like last season.
The other five games will be held in the new stadium built in Mullanpur, Mohali.

"It will be an emotional week. I'm proud, you know what I'm like, I'm an emotional guy - so get the tears ready, the tissues even" - Jonny Bairstow

India vs England: 'Get the tears ready' - Jonny Bairstow on playing 100th Test for England | Watch

"It will be an emotional week. I'm proud, you know what I'm like, I'm an emotional guy - so get the tears ready, the tissues even" - Jonny Bairstow



<h2>"It will be an emotional week. I'm proud, you know what I'm like, I'm an emotional guy - so get the tears ready, the tissues even" - Jonny Bairstow</h2>

Jonny Bairstow said on Tuesday that becoming the latest member of England's 100 Test club means a "hell of a lot" after being joined by close family and friends this week to mark the occasion in Dharamsala.
Bairstow is set to become the 17th Englishman to reach the prestigious milestone when the fifth Test against India starts on Thursday and he could not wish for a more picture-perfect setting than the HPCA Stadium, which features stunning views of the Himalayan snow-capped mountains in the background.
Unlike England captain Ben Stokes, who remarked in Rajkot earlier in the series of his own 100th Test being "just a number", Bairstow intends to embrace every moment in what he anticipates will be an emotional week.
"It means a hell of a lot," said Bairstow, well-known for wearing his heart on his sleeve. "Every young kid that sets out on a journey playing professional cricket wants to try and play 100 Test matches. You look back to 2012 when I made my debut at Lord's, if 12 years later you'd said I'd be playing 100 Test matches, you'd snap your hand off for one, but also pinching yourself as well."
"It will be an emotional week. I'm proud, you know what I'm like, I'm an emotional guy - so get the tears ready, the tissues even. It's a special week for me like it was a special week for Ben a few weeks ago."
Bairstow, who coincidentally registered his 100th ODI appearance at the same venue, has experienced many highs and some dispiriting lows over the course of his England career.
He amassed the most runs by a wicketkeeper in a calendar year in 2016 and lit the touchpaper for the Stokes-Brendon McCullum era with four centuries in five innings in a stunning 2022.
Bairstow then had to fight his way back to fitness after suffering a badly broken leg at the back end of that year.
As for whether he can cash in on his landmark appearance in England's final assignment on the tour of India, who took an unassailable 3-1 lead last time out in Ranchi, Bairstow is crossing his fingers.
"It would be nice," he said. "Like in every game, you put your best foot forward. No matter what it is, I'll be going out there, chewing my gum, puffing my chest out and trying to have a good time with the other blokes out there. Whatever the situation is, we'll be going out there with smiles on our faces, like we have done in the whole series."
A chillier climate has greeted England in the foothills of the Himalayas and there has been speculation of England altering the balance of their bowling line-up, with the most recent match on this wicket in India's domestic first-class competition four weeks ago showing that all 36 wickets fell to the seamers.
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Following his controversial dismissal at Lord's, England wicket-keeper Jonny Bairstow had a confrontation with the Australian players in the lunch room, revealed Nathan Lyon.

Jonny Bairstow controversy: Nathan Lyon reveals England wicket-keeper confronted Aussies in lunch room

Nathan Lyon has revealed that England wicket-keeper Jonny Bairstow had a confrontation with the Australians in the players' lunchroom, following his controversial stumping at Lord's.

#Ashes2023 #Bairstow #ENGvAUS

<h2>Following his controversial dismissal at Lord's, England wicket-keeper Jonny Bairstow had a confrontation with the Australian players in the lunch room, revealed Nathan Lyon.</h2>

Jonny Bairstow's stumping at Lord's has been the biggest talking point this Ashes. The English wicket-keeper was caught short of his crease in controversial fashion on the final day of the second Ashes Test.
However, the controversy did not end there. Australian spinner Nathan Lyon revealed that Bairstow had engaged in a confrontation with the Aussies in the players' lunchroom.
In an episode of the Willow Talk Cricket Podcast, Lyon shared, "There were a few Australian guys and a few English guys in the lunchroom, and I hobbled up on my crutches and stood in the middle of it and tried to calm things down a little bit. Jonny had a few words here or there. That&rsquo;s all part of it, I&rsquo;m all for it."
Lyon also shed light on the altercation between the Australian players and the MCC members in the Long room. He added, &ldquo;Everyone was gobsmacked but found it hilarious because you walk through that Long Room, and you&rsquo;ve more chance of getting sued than punched. So you look at it like that and all these guys abusing you and you&rsquo;re like, &lsquo;What&rsquo;s going on here?&rsquo;. It was quite funny in all respects.&rdquo;
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While England were quick to invoke the spirit of cricket after Bairstow's dismissal, the netizens didn't waste time in highlighting how the English wicketkeeper had attempted something similar only days ago.

Netizens slam England after video of Bairstow trying to run out Labuschagne surfaces | Ashes 2023

In a video that's gone viral on social media, Bairstow was captured attempting to run out Marnus Labuschagne in a manner reminiscent of how Alex Carey dismissed him on the final day of the Lord's Test.

#Bairstow #Ashes2023 #ENGvAUS

<h2>While England were quick to invoke the spirit of cricket after Bairstow's dismissal, the netizens didn't waste time in highlighting how the English wicketkeeper had attempted something similar only days ago.</h2>

Amidst the <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/ben-stokes-considers-bairstow-s-dismissal-against-spirit-of-cricket-australia-disagree-ashes-2023-1688348224323">ongoing debate surrounding Jonny Bairstow's controversial dismissa</a>l, a viral video circulating on social media has caught attention. The footage shows Bairstow attempting to run out Marnus Labuschagne in a manner reminiscent of how Alex Carey dismissed Bairstow on the final day of the Lord's Test.
In the video, Labuschagne had shouldered arms, and Bairstow swiftly collected the ball before under-arming a throw towards the striker's end, narrowly missing the stumps. Labuschagne though was safely inside the crease. Carey had noticed Bairstow leaving the crease too soon and swiftly under-armed a ball to hit the stumps.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
you reap what you sow, Day 3 Bairstow does it but misses, day 5 Alex pulls up clutch&hellip; plain and simple <a href="https://t.co/vJEI0TKPkO">pic.twitter.com/vJEI0TKPkO</a>
&mdash; Nedbank Cup Champions Of The World. (@lee_mokoena21) <a href="https://twitter.com/lee_mokoena21/status/1675754707548086272?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 3, 2023</a></blockquote>
The footage is from Day 3 of the Lord's Test, specifically during the 31st over of the innings, when Bairstow made the sneaky attempt to run out the Australian number 3 batsman.
While England captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum criticized Australia, terming Bairstow's dismissal as against the spirit of cricket, social media users deemed England's reaction as 'hypocritic'. Many users took to Twitter to share the video, highlighting how the Australian team only engaged in tactics employed by the English side earlier.
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Day 5 of the 2nd Ashes Test witnessed another controversial moment as England's Jonny Bairstow lost his wicket in a very unusual manner in the 4th innings.

Ashes 2023: Jonny Bairstow loses wicket in controversial manner against Australia

England's Jonny Bairstow lost his wicket against Australia in what was an unusual dismissal by the Australian team

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Day 5 of the 2nd Ashes Test witnessed another controversial moment as England's Jonny Bairstow lost his wicket in a very unusual manner in the 4th innings.

Day 5 of the 2nd Ashes Test witnessed another controversial moment as England's Jonny Bairstow lost his wicket in a very unusual manner in the 4th innings.
While Bairstow ducked a Cameron Green bouncer, the batter didn't stay in his crease for long and walked towards his batting partner Ben Stokes.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
🤐🤐🤐<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EnglandCricket?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EnglandCricket</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ashes?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ashes</a> <a href="https://t.co/dDGCnj4qNm">pic.twitter.com/dDGCnj4qNm</a>
&mdash; England Cricket (@englandcricket) <a href="https://twitter.com/englandcricket/status/1675472597629423616?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 2, 2023</a></blockquote>
Australia's wicket-keeper Alex Carey threw the ball at the stumps and appealed to the umpire in what was a shocking reaction for the batters.
The third umpire had to signal out in what was a fair but unexpected move by Australia.
The decision from the third umpire was followed by the England fans booing the Australian players as Stokes and Broad continued their chase on the final day of the 2nd Test.

Bairstow, who underwent surgery on his broken leg and dislocated ankle last October, is yet to return to competitive cricket.

Jonny Bairstow to miss IPL 2023 after ECB deny NOC, Liam Livingstone cleared: Reports

While Jonny Bairstow will be absent from this year's IPL, Punjab Kings will still have the services of their big-hitting all-rounder Liam Livingstone.

#PunjabKings #IPL2023 #Bairstow #Livingstone

Bairstow, who underwent surgery on his broken leg and dislocated ankle last October, is yet to return to competitive cricket.

English batter Jonny Bairstow will most likely miss this year's IPL after the England &amp; Wales Cricket Board (ECB) refused to grant him a No Objection Certificate (NOC).
Bairstow, who underwent surgery on his broken leg and dislocated ankle after a freak slip at a golf course last September, is yet to return to competitive cricket. According to reports in the English media, the ECB isn't willing to risk his fitness ahead of the Ashes in June,&nbsp;
While Bairstow's unavailability is a blow for the Punjab Kings, they will be boosted by the return of Liam Livingstone, who has been given the all-clear to play in the T20 extravaganza.
Livingstone, who had a stop-start 2022 season due to multiple injuries last year, has been now declared fit. He was part of the Lancashire's off-season training sessions in Dubai recently.
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(With PTI inputs)

Alex Hales is set to make a comeback after three years in International cricket after England and Wales Cricket Board named him Jonny Bairstow's replacement in the upcoming T20 World Cup. He has also been included in the 19-member squad for the T20I tour of Pakistan which begins on 20th September. While his inclusion was already on the cards as out-of-form Jason Roy's replacement, it got confirmed after Bairstow was ruled out due to the leg injury, he sustained while playing golf last week. The 33-year-old batter has not laid international cricket since 2019 due to his off-field issues. Before the 2019 World Cup, the English cricketer had tested positive twice for recreational drugs. 
World T20 SQUAD: Jos Buttler, Moeen Ali, Harry Brook, Sam Curran, Alex Hales, Chris Jordon, Liam Livingstone, Dawid Malan, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Ben Stokes, Reece Topley. David Wiley, Chris Woakes, Mark Wood. 
Squad for Pakistan series: Jos Buttler (capt), Moeen Ali (vice-capt), Harry Brook, Jordan Cox, Sam Curran,  Alex Hales, Ben Duckett, Liam Dawson, Richard Gleeson, Tom Helm, Will Jacks, Dawid Malan, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Olly Stone, Reece Topley, David Willey, Chris Woakes, Luke Wood, Mark Wood


England name Alex Hales as Jonny Bairstow's replacement in T20 World Cup squad

Alex Hales returns to the England setup after a 3-year gap. He replaces the injured Jonny Bairstow.

Alex Hales has also been included in the 19-member squad for the T20I tour of Pakistan which begins on September 20.

Opener Alex Hales has been named as Jonny Bairstow's replacement for the upcoming T20 World Cup.
The Nottinghamshire opener returns to the squad 3 years after he was banished from the team prior to the 2019 ODI World Cup at home.
Hales has also been included in the 19-member squad for the T20I tour of Pakistan which begins on September 20. Earlier, there were murmurs that he would replace the out-of-form Jason Roy for the trip to Australia, but his name wasn't to be found when the T20 World Cup squad was first announced. Also Read <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/jonny-bairstow-ruled-out-hours-after-england-announce-t20-world-cup-squad-1662139041105">Jonny Bairstow ruled out hours after England announce T20 World Cup squad</a>
But with Jonny Bairstow injuring himself on the golf course, there was finally room for Hales, who won The Hundred this year with the Trent Rockets.
The 33-year-old batter has not played international cricket since 2019 due to his off-field issues. Before the 2019 World Cup, the English cricketer had tested positive twice for recreational drugs and subsequently, was removed from the English setup. 
World T20 SQUAD: Jos Buttler, Moeen Ali, Harry Brook, Sam Curran, Alex Hales, Chris Jordon, Liam Livingstone, Dawid Malan, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Ben Stokes, Reece Topley. David Wiley, Chris Woakes, Mark Wood.&nbsp;
Squad for Pakistan series: Jos Buttler (capt), Moeen Ali (vice-capt), Harry Brook, Jordan Cox, Sam Curran, &nbsp;Alex Hales, Ben Duckett, Liam Dawson, Richard Gleeson, Tom Helm, Will Jacks, Dawid Malan, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Olly Stone, Reece Topley, David Willey, Chris Woakes, Luke Wood, Mark Wood

Jonny Bairstow and Virat Kohli were seen exchanging words multiple times when the English batter was on the crease but Bairstow has played down his on-field spat with the former India captain.
After his hundred in the 1st innings of Birmingham Test, Bairstow said that there was no banter with Virat. 'We've been fortunate enough to play against each other for over ten years now so we've had some fierce battles on the field and we're very lucky to be out there playing because that's why we play the game, added Bairstow.
Bairstow even gave a hilarious angle to the conversation and said that Virat might have been angry as he refused to invite him for dinner. But concluded by saying that Kohli and him will surely have dinner together.
The Englishman is enjoying a superb run with the bat and is already the highest run-getter in Test in 2022.
Also read: Team India Captain Rohit Sharma out of quarantine

'We'll have dinner': Jonny Bairstow plays down on-field spat with Virat Kohli

Jonny Bairstow and Virat Kohli were seen exchanging words multiple times when the English batter was on the crease but Bairstow has played down his on-field spat with the former India captain

'Two very competitive people out on the field doing what they love. And that's, why we play the game', said Bairstow on his spat with Virat

Jonny Bairstow and Virat Kohli were seen exchanging words multiple times when the English batter was on the crease but Bairstow has played down his on-field spat with the former India captain.
After his hundred in the 1st innings of Birmingham Test, Bairstow said that there was no banter with Virat. 'We've been fortunate enough to play against each other for over ten years now so we've had some fierce battles on the field and we're very lucky to be out there playing because that's why we play the game, added Bairstow.
Bairstow even gave a hilarious angle to the conversation and said that Virat might have been angry as he refused to invite him for dinner. But concluded by saying that Kohli and him will surely have dinner together.
The Englishman is enjoying a superb run with the bat and is already the highest run-getter in Test in 2022.
Also read: <a title="Team India Captain Rohit Sharma out of quarantine" href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/team-india-captain-rohit-sharma-out-of-quarantine-1656861063319" target="_blank">Team India Captain Rohit Sharma out of quarantine</a>

Jonny Bairstow and Joe Root put on a show in Edgbaston as England humbled India by 7 wickets in the 5th Test. The hosts shattered India's dream of winning a Test series in England for the first time in 15 years as the 5-match Test series ended at 2-2.
India needed a miracle on the final day to bounce back which was denied to them. Bairstow and Root continued to tame Bumrah's boys and smashed a hundred each. While Root scored his 4th hundred of the series, Bairstow reached the 3-figure mark for the 4th time in the last 5 Test innings.
Indian bowlers looked clueless as the duo carried England over the finish line with an unbeaten 269-run stand. It's now the highest-successful run chase on any England ground and the biggest vs India.
India has now lost 3 consecutive overseas tests, with bowlers failing to defend decent totals in all of those games.
Also read: India Vs England: Vikram Rathour blames ‘ordinary’ batting after hosts take control of series-decider

India vs England 5th Test: Root & Bairstow put on a show as England beat India by 7 wickets

Jonny Bairstow and Joe Root put on a show in Edgbaston as England humbled India by 7 wickets in the 5th Test to draw the 5-match Test series 2-2

Indian bowlers looked clueless as Root and Bairstow carried England over the finish line with an unbeaten 269-run stand

Jonny Bairstow and Joe Root put on a show in Edgbaston as England humbled India by 7 wickets in the 5th Test. The hosts shattered India's dream of winning a Test series in England for the first time in 15 years as the 5-match Test series ended at 2-2.
India needed a miracle on the final day to bounce back which was denied to them. Bairstow and Root continued to tame Bumrah's boys and smashed a hundred each. While Root scored his 4th hundred of the series, Bairstow reached the 3-figure mark for the 4th time in the last 5 Test innings.
Indian bowlers looked clueless as the duo carried England over the finish line with an unbeaten 269-run stand. It's now the highest-successful run chase on any England ground and the biggest vs India.
India has now lost 3 consecutive overseas tests, with bowlers failing to defend decent totals in all of those games.
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As England beat India by 7 wickets in the 5th Test in Edgbaston, we analyse the top 5 reasons for that heartbreaking loss.&nbsp;
Batting failure
Poor bowling in the 4th innings
Hanuma Vihari drop Jonny Bairstow
Poor captaincy by Bumrah
Bazball
Also read: India vs England: Rahul Dravid analyses what went wrong for Team India in the 5th Test

SportShala: Top 5 reasons why India lost the Edgbaston Test vs England

From poor batting to Hanuma Vihari dropping Jonny Bairstow, we take a look at the top 5 reasons why Team India lost the Edgbaston Test vs England

As England beat India by 7 wickets in the 5th Test in Edgbaston, we analyse the top 5 reasons for that heartbreaking loss

As England beat India by 7 wickets in the 5th Test in Edgbaston, we analyse the top 5 reasons for that heartbreaking loss.&nbsp;
Batting failure
Poor bowling in the 4th innings
Hanuma Vihari drop Jonny Bairstow
Poor captaincy by Bumrah
Bazball
Also read: <a title="India vs England: Rahul Dravid analyses what went wrong for Team India in the 5th Test" href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/india-vs-england-rahul-dravid-analyses-what-went-wrong-for-team-india-in-the-5th-test-1657031499432" target="_blank">India vs England: Rahul Dravid analyses what went wrong for Team India in the 5th Test</a>

Another final innings goof up, another failure for the Indian team as England chase down 378 runs to register a historic 7-wicket win at Edgbaston. A shoddy show by the Indian bowlers in the last innings turned the game upside down for Jasprit Bumrah-led Indian team. 
The Indian team went all out with pace alongside a lone spinner Ravindra Jadeja, but the strategy misfired for the visitors in the final innings. Their poor show with the ball in the final innings once again came to haunt them in the series decider. Loose deliveries, lack of variations, and questionable economy rate in England’s 2nd innings became India’s nemesis in the final game of the 5-match series vs England.Just as the team struggled against a feeble-looking South African team earlier this year, losing the final two Tests against the Proteas, the Indian attack looked toothless yet again.Despite setting up a daunting 378-run target, India failed to capitalise. Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow who did most of the job on Day 4 continued their good run on the final day as they together wrapped the final match with an unbeaten 269-run partnership, helping the English side register a fourth consecutive win in the longest format.Bumrah’s 2 consecutive wickets on Day 4 did bring some respite after a century stand by the openers, but the inability of other bowlers to contain the English side washed away India’s chances of breaching the Edgbaston fort.After a promising start, India lost the plot completely by the end of the 5th Test. While Bumrah & Shami bowled well in patches, Shardul Thakur & Mohd Siraj spurted out runs. Mohd Siraj (15 overs) was smashed for 6.5 runs/over, while Bumrah (17 overs), Shami’s (15 overs) economy was at around 4.3, Thakur (11 overs) at 5.91, Jadeja (18.4 overs) conceded 3.32 runs per over. In all, India gave away 208 runs in boundaries in the fourth innings. A similar turnaround happened in South Africa, where the Proteas handed India 7-wicket losses in the final two Tests. The Indian bowlers in South Africa too shone at the beginning. However, they failed miserably in the final innings of the low-scoring affairs, eventually losing the series 2-1.There also, India were favourites to win the matches, much like they were when they took a 132-run lead in the first innings in the Edgbaston Test. But like in South Africa, the bowlers failed to close out the game in the final innings once again.India missed out on their first-ever series victory in South Africa, and now they have failed to win their first series in England since 2007 as well.The wait for glory continues for Team India!

India vs England: Fourth innings blues haunt Indian bowlers yet again

India fail to breach Edgbaston Fort

Visitors suffer an embarrassing 7-wicket loss against England. 

Do you think India's pick in the pace bowling department proved to be their undoing?



Earlier this year, India missed out on their maiden series victory in South Africa and now they have failed to win their first series in England since 2007 as well.

Another final innings goof up, another failure for the Indian team as England chase down 378 runs to register a <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/india-vs-england-5th-test-root-bairstow-put-on-a-show-as-england-beat-india-by-7-wickets-1657021658697">historic 7-wicket win at Edgbaston.&nbsp;</a> A shoddy show by the Indian bowlers in the last innings turned the game upside down for Jasprit Bumrah-led Indian side.&nbsp;
The Indian team went all out with pace alongside a lone spinner in Ravindra Jadeja, but the strategy misfired for the visitors in the final innings. Their poor show with the ball in the final innings once again came to haunt them in the series-decider. Loose deliveries, lack of variations, and questionable economy rate in England&rsquo;s 2nd innings became India&rsquo;s nemesis in the final game of the 5-match series vs England. Just as the team struggled against a feeble-looking South African team earlier this year, losing the final two Tests against the Proteas, the Indian attack looked toothless yet again. Despite setting up a daunting 378-run target, India failed to capitalise. Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow who did most of the job on Day 4, continued their good run on the final day as they together wrapped the final match with an unbeaten 269-run partnership, helping the English side register a fourth consecutive win in the longest format. Also Read <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/india-vs-england-rahul-dravid-analyses-what-went-wrong-for-team-india-in-the-5th-test-1657031499432">India vs England: Rahul Dravid analyses what went wrong for Team India in the 5th Test</a> Bumrah&rsquo;s 2 consecutive wickets on Day 4 did bring some respite after a century stand by the openers, but the inability of other bowlers to contain the English side washed away India&rsquo;s chances of breaching the Edgbaston fort. After a promising start, India lost the plot completely by the end of the 5th Test. While Bumrah &amp; Shami bowled well in patches, Shardul Thakur &amp; Mohd Siraj spurted out runs. Mohd Siraj (15 overs) was smashed for 6.5 runs/over, while Bumrah (17 overs), Shami&rsquo;s (15 overs) economy was at around 4.3, Thakur (11 overs) at 5.91, Jadeja (18.4 overs) conceded 3.32 runs per over. In all, India gave away 208 runs just in boundaries in the fourth innings.&nbsp; A similar turnaround happened in South Africa, where the Proteas handed India 7-wicket losses in the final two Tests. The Indian bowlers in South Africa too shone at the beginning. However, they failed miserably in the final innings of the low-scoring affairs, eventually losing the series 2-1. There also, India were favourites to win the matches, much like they were when they took a 132-run lead in the first innings in the Edgbaston Test. But like in South Africa, the bowlers failed to close out the game in the final innings once again. India missed out on their first-ever series victory in South Africa, and now they have failed to win their first series in England since 2007 as well. The wait for glory continues for Team India!

Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow's lethal batting has put the Jasprit Bumrah-led Indian side in a perilous situation in the rescheduled final Test of the 5-match Test series between India and England.
India's batting coach Vikram Rathour, however, put the blame on the mediocre performance of the Indian batters in the 2nd innings as India face the prospect of losing another game at Edgbaston.
At the beginning of Day 4, the Men in Blue were ahead by 257 runs. India though ceded their advantage when they lost their final 6 wickets for just 55 runs, giving England a 378-run target.
Although India have never surrendered a chase that big in Tests before, the hosts are currently in the driver’s seat.
Rathour feels the team should have done better in the third innings. The coach was disappointed that India had a 'pretty ordinary day' and said that the 'the plans didn’t work out''We were ahead in the game, we were in a position where we could have batted them out of the game. Unfortunately that did not happen, a lot of people got starts but couldn't convert, we were expecting ne of them to play a big knock and have a big partnership, unfortunately it did not happen like that', he said in the post match presentation.

India Vs England: Vikram Rathour blames ‘ordinary’ batting after hosts take control of series-decider

The batters or the bowlers?
Who should be held responsible for India's perilous situation in Edgbaston Test?
Here’s what Indian batting coach Vikram Rathour had to say.

India though ceded their advantage when they lost their final 6 wickets for just 55 runs, giving England a 378-run target.

Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow's lethal batting has put the Jasprit Bumrah-led Indian side in a perilous situation in the rescheduled final Test of the 5-match Test series between India and England.
India's batting coach Vikram Rathour, however, put the blame on the mediocre performance of the Indian batters in the 2nd innings as India face the prospect of losing another game at Edgbaston.
At the beginning of Day 4, the Men in Blue were ahead by 257 runs. India though ceded their advantage when they lost their final 6 wickets for just 55 runs, giving England a 378-run target.
Although India have never surrendered a chase that big in Tests before, the hosts are currently in the driver&rsquo;s seat.
Rathour feels the team should have done better in the third innings. The coach was disappointed that India had a 'pretty ordinary day' and said that the 'the plans didn&rsquo;t work out' Also Read <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/india-vs-england-ecb-investigating-crowd-racism-at-edgbaston-test-1656990522471">India Vs England: ECB investigating crowd racism at Edgbaston Test</a> 'We were ahead in the game, we were in a position where we could have batted them out of the game. Unfortunately that did not happen, a lot of people got starts but couldn't convert, we were expecting ne of them to play a big knock and have a big partnership, unfortunately it did not happen like that', he said in the post match presentation.

India may have had the upper hand for the majority of the 5th Test vs England in Birmingham but the hosts will go into the final day as the favourites to win the game. England ended Day 4 at 259/3 ad now need just 119 runs to win and draw the 5-match Test series 2-2.
Bumrah's boys were looking to consolidate their lead but the last 7 wickets fell for just 92 runs and India was bowled out for 245. England was set a 378-run target. No team has ever chased down a total that big in Edgbaston in the history of Test cricket.
Openers Alex Lees and Zak Crawley though were up for the task and set up the run chase for their side with a 107-run stand. However, England lost 3 quick wickets in a matter of just 2 runs and was reduced to 109/3.
That's when Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow got together and changed the course of the game. The pair scored runs freely and smashed boundaries at will and made sure England had no more hiccups. Root remained unbeaten on 76 while Bairstow went back not out on 72. The duo stitched together an unbeaten 150-run stand and India would have to do a lot more than just play good cricket to win the Test.
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India vs England: Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow stun Bumrah's boys with a massive partnership

Jonny & Joe show in Edgbaston

Root and Bairstow's unbeaten 150-run stand has put England in the driver's seat in the 5th Test vs India

England ended Day 4 at 259/3 ad now need just 119 runs to win and draw the 5-match Test series 2-2

India may have had the upper hand for the majority of the 5th Test vs England in Birmingham but the hosts will go into the final day as the favourites to win the game. England ended Day 4 at 259/3 ad now need just 119 runs to win and draw the 5-match Test series 2-2.
Bumrah's boys were looking to consolidate their lead but the last 7 wickets fell for just 92 runs and India was bowled out for 245. England was set a 378-run target. No team has ever chased down a total that big in Edgbaston in the history of Test cricket.
Openers Alex Lees and Zak Crawley though were up for the task and set up the run chase for their side with a 107-run stand. However, England lost 3 quick wickets in a matter of just 2 runs and was reduced to 109/3.
That's when Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow got together and changed the course of the game. The pair scored runs freely and smashed boundaries at will and made sure England had no more hiccups. Root remained unbeaten on 76 while Bairstow went back not out on 72. The duo stitched together an unbeaten 150-run stand and India would have to do a lot more than just play good cricket to win the Test.
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Despite a brilliant century from Jonny Bairstow, India hold a commanding position in the rescheduled fifth Test at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Sunday.
At stumps on Day 3, India were 125-3, leading by 257 runs, with Cheteshwar Pujara and Rishabh Pant at the crease.
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In the second innings, James Anderson gave England an early breakthrough with the wicket of Shubman Gill who once again got out cheaply. Hanuma Vihari and Cheteshwar Pujara then stitched a cautious 39-run stand before the former was dismissed by Stuart Broad.
Virat Kohli came out and smashed four glorious boundaries before captain Ben Stokes ended his stay for 20.
Meanwhile, Pujara scored a patient fifty from one end, and Rishabh Pant came out and played his shots from the word go.
Earlier in the day, Bairstow and Stokes stitched a 66-run stand before Shardul Thakur sent the English captain back to the pavilion for 25 runs. Meanwhile, Bairstow continued his insane run with bat, notching up yet another hundred.
But Mohammed Shami managed to get the big fish Bairstow with a hostile spell in the afternoon session. Siraj finished with 4 wickets and did not allow the English tail to wag. India took a sizeable 132-run first-innings lead with England being bundled out for 258.

India Vs England: Pujara shines as India extend lead past 250

At stumps on Day 3, India were 125-3, leading by 257 runs, with Cheteshwar Pujara and Rishabh Pant at the crease.

At stumps, India were 125 for 3 in their second innings with Cheteshwar Pujara battling it out in the company of the flamboyant Rishabh Pant

Despite a brilliant century from Jonny Bairstow, India hold a commanding position in the rescheduled fifth Test at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Sunday.
At stumps on Day 3, India were 125-3, leading by 257 runs, with Cheteshwar Pujara and Rishabh Pant at the crease.
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In the second innings, James Anderson gave England an early breakthrough with the wicket of Shubman Gill who once again got out cheaply. Hanuma Vihari and Cheteshwar Pujara then stitched a cautious 39-run stand before the former was dismissed by Stuart Broad.
Virat Kohli came out and smashed four glorious boundaries before captain Ben Stokes ended his stay for 20.
Meanwhile, Pujara scored a patient fifty from one end, and Rishabh Pant came out and played his shots from the word go.
Earlier in the day, Bairstow and Stokes stitched a 66-run stand before Shardul Thakur sent the English captain back to the pavilion for 25 runs. Meanwhile, Bairstow continued his insane run with bat, notching up yet another hundred.
But Mohammed Shami managed to get the <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/india-vs-england-fired-up-jonny-bairstow-smashes-hundred-after-argument-with-kohli-1656859161741" target="_blank">big fish Bairstow</a> with a hostile spell in the afternoon session. Siraj finished with 4 wickets and did not allow the English tail to wag. India took a sizeable 132-run first-innings lead with England being bundled out for 258.

England batter Jonny Bairstow gave a befitting reply to Team India after an on-field argument with former captain Virat Kohli on Day 3 of the rescheduled fifth Test at Edgbaston in Birmingham.
Continuing with his great form, he slammed his third century in four innings.
Surprisingly, Bairstow was struggling against the Indian pacers in the final session on day 2. His struggles continued for a little while at the start of day 3 as well.
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In fact, the 32-year-old was scoring at a strike rate of a mere 51 and got beaten on multiple occasions before Kohli and he were involved in a heated exchange.
The onfield argument though fired up the Yorkshireman. Bairstow's strike rate surged significantly and he went on to hit his 11th Test hundred before Mohammed Shami finally dismissed him for 106.
Notably, the English batter has been in great form recently and slammed two centuries against the Kiwis in consecutive Tests. He made a match-winning 136 in the second Test followed by 162 and 71 not out in the third and final Test.

India Vs England: Fired up Jonny Bairstow smashes hundred after argument with Kohli

England batter Jonny Bairstow gave a befitting reply to Team India after an on-field argument with former captain Virat Kohli on Day 3

England batter Jonny Bairstow gave a befitting reply to Team India after an on-field argument with former captain Virat Kohli on Day 3 of rescheduled fifth Test at the Edgbaston in Birmingham

England batter Jonny Bairstow gave a befitting reply to Team India after an onfield argument with former captain Virat Kohli on Day 3 of the rescheduled fifth Test at Edgbaston in Birmingham.
Continuing with his great form, he slammed his third century in four innings.
Bairstow surprisingly was struggling against the Indian pacers in the final session on day 2. His struggles continued for a little while at the start of day 3 as well.
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In fact, the 32-year-old was scoring at a strike rate of a mere 51 and got beaten on multiple occasions before Kohli and he were involved in a heated exchange.
The onfield argument though fired up the Yorkshireman! Bairstow's strike rate surged significantly and he went on to hit his 11th Test hundred before Mohammed Shami finally dismissed him for 106.
Notably, the English batter has been in great form recently and slammed two centuries against the Kiwis in consecutive Tests. He made a match-winning 136 in the second Test followed by 162 and 71 not out in the third and final Test.

On Day 2 of rescheduled fifth Test, India continued their dominant show as captain Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja stood out as the play was marred by multiple rain breaks at Edgbaston in Birmingham.
Jadeja quickly completed his 3rd Test hundred before Bumrah produced a knock of his life and shattered Brian Lara's 18-year-old record. &nbsp;The 28-year-old pacer remained unbeaten on 16-ball 31 as India notched up 416 runs in the first innings.
Bumrah continued his tremendous run with the ball as well and cleaned up Alex Lees before the first rain break forced early Lunch. Indian bowlers kept England batters in check with great line and length with Bumrah getting two more wickets in the afternoon session before rain once again played spoilsport and forced early tea.
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In the final session, Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow survived the fiery spell of Shami and Bumrah upfront. But Root failed to keep his wicket intact and fell to Mohammed Siraj for 31.
Jack Leach replaced the former England captain as nightwatchman but Shami sent him back to the pavilion for a duck.&nbsp;
England were tottering at 84-5, trailing by 332 runs, at the end of the day's play with Jonny Bairstow and Ben Stokes at the crease.

IND vs ENG 5th Test: Bumrah, Jadeja highlight India's surge on Day 2, marred by multiple rain breaks

England were tottering at 84-5, trailing by 332 runs, at the end of the day's play with Jonny Bairstow and Ben Stokes at the crease

Ravindra Jadeja quickly completed his 3rd Test hundred before Bumrah produced a knock of his life and shattered Brian Lara's 18-year-old record

On Day 2 of rescheduled fifth Test, India continued their dominant show as captain Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja stood out as the play was marred by multiple rain breaks at Edgbaston in Birmingham.
Jadeja quickly completed his 3rd Test hundred before Bumrah produced a knock of his life and shattered Brian Lara's 18-year-old record. &nbsp;The 28-year-old pacer remained unbeaten on 16-ball 31 as India notched up 416 runs in the first innings.
Bumrah continued his tremendous run with the ball as well and cleaned up Alex Lees before the first rain break forced early Lunch. Indian bowlers kept England batters in check with great line and length with Bumrah getting two more wickets in the afternoon session before rain once again played spoilsport and forced early tea.
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In the final session, Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow survived the fiery spell of Shami and Bumrah upfront. But Root failed to keep his wicket intact and fell to Mohammed Siraj for 31.
Jack Leach replaced the former England captain as nightwatchman but Shami sent him back to the pavilion for a duck.&nbsp;
England were tottering at 84-5, trailing by 332 runs, at the end of the day's play with Jonny Bairstow and Ben Stokes at the crease.

In a big setback for the Indian cricket team ahead of the final Test against England, captain Rohit Sharma has tested positive for Covid.Rohit, who was missing from action during the third day of India’s practice match against Leicestershire, is currently isolating at the team hotel.The Indian skipper had yielded a positive result during a Rapid Antigen Test on Saturday.There were questions being asked when India didn’t open with Rohit Sharma in the second innings of the practice game, but now it’s clear why KS Bharat opened alongside Shubman Gill.Also read: 1st T20I Preview: India's test of bench strength against IrelandThe final Test against England is only days away, and it will be a race against time for Rohit to be fit for that crucial clash at Edgbaston.With Rohit’s deputy KL Rahul also not in England, India are yet to name the vice-captain and it will be interesting to see who takes over the captaincy mantle in case Rohit isn’t available.Last year, it was a Covid scare in the Indian camp that postponed the final Test against the Three Lions and by the looks of it, the virus is back to haunt them.

Rohit in isolation after positive Antigen test

In a body blow for India, captain Rohit Sharma is doubtful for the 5th Test against England after testing +ve for Covid.

Captain Rohit Sharma tests positive for Covid

Indian captain Rohit Sharma is doubtful for the fifth and final Test against England after testing positive for Covid.

In a big setback for the Indian cricket team ahead of the final Test against England, captain Rohit Sharma has tested positive for Covid. Rohit, who was missing from action during the third day of India&rsquo;s practice match against Leicestershire, is currently isolating at the team hotel. The Indian skipper had yielded a positive result during a Rapid Antigen Test on Saturday. There were questions being asked when India didn&rsquo;t open with Rohit Sharma in the second innings of the practice game, but now it&rsquo;s clear why KS Bharat opened alongside Shubman Gill. Also read: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/india-vs-ireland-1st-t20-test-of-india-s-bench-strength-on-road-to-the-world-t20-1656152379948">1st T20I Preview: India's test of bench strength against Ireland</a> The final Test against England is only days away, and it will be a race against time for Rohit to be fit for that crucial clash at Edgbaston. With Rohit&rsquo;s deputy KL Rahul also not in England, India are yet to name the vice-captain and it will be interesting to see who takes over the captaincy mantle in case Rohit isn&rsquo;t available. Last year, it was a Covid scare in the Indian camp that postponed the final Test against the Three Lions and by the looks of it, the virus is back to haunt them.

About a year after India's Mohammed Siraj was racially abused at the Sydney Cricket Ground, England's Jonny Bairstow and Ben Stokes faced abuse at the same venue.
As the pair was returning to the dressing room after a hard-fought second session on Day 3 of the 4th Ashes Test, a few spectators made nasty comments against them. Both cricketers were body-shamed and even got engaged in a verbal spat with those fans. Security evicted 3 spectators from the ground following the ugly episode.
Interestingly, Bairstow smashed a gritty hundred later on and stated that it would be nicer if those spectators were there giving it when he walked off at the end.
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The Ashes: after Team India, England's Jonny Bairstow and Ben Stokes face abuse at the SCG

About a year after India's Mohammed Siraj was racially abused at the Sydney Cricket Ground, England's Jonny Bairstow and Ben Stokes faced abuse at the same venue

About a year after India's Mohammed&nbsp;Siraj&nbsp;was racially abused at the Sydney Cricket Ground, England's Jonny&nbsp;Bairstow and Ben Stokes faced abuse at the same venue.
As the pair was returning to the dressing room after a hard-fought&nbsp;second session on Day 3 of the 4th Ashes Test, a few spectators&nbsp;made nasty comments against them. Both cricketers were body-shamed and even got engaged in a verbal spat with those fans.&nbsp;Security evicted 3 spectators from the ground following the ugly episode.
Interestingly, Bairstow&nbsp;smashed a gritty hundred later on and stated that it would be nicer if those spectators were there giving it when he walked off at the end.

About a year after India's Mohammed&nbsp;Siraj&nbsp;was racially abused at the Sydney Cricket Ground, England's Jonny&nbsp;Bairstow and Ben Stokes faced abuse at the same venue

About a year after India's Mohammed&nbsp;Siraj&nbsp;was racially abused at the Sydney Cricket Ground, England's Jonny&nbsp;Bairstow and Ben Stokes faced abuse at the same venue.
As the pair was returning to the dressing room after a hard-fought&nbsp;second session on Day 3 of the 4th Ashes Test, a few spectators&nbsp;made nasty comments against them. Both cricketers were body-shamed and even got engaged in a verbal spat with those fans.&nbsp;Security evicted 3 spectators from the ground following the ugly episode.
Interestingly, Bairstow&nbsp;smashed a gritty hundred later on and stated that it would be nicer if those spectators were there giving it when he walked off at the end.
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England have announced the 12-member squad for the first Ashes Test, starting December 8, against Australia on Tuesday

Ashes 2021-22, AUS vs ENG playing 11: England reveals 12-man squad for first Tests at Brisbane

With James Anderson resting and Ben Stokes making a comeback after a mental-health break, Check England's 12-member squad for the first Ashes Test.

Ashes 2021-22: England opts Ollie Pope ahead of Jonny Bairstow

England have announced the 12-member squad for the first Ashes Test, starting December 8, against Australia on Tuesday. England have left out Jonny Bairstow in their batting line-up and went with Ollie Pope.
Meanwhile, Haseeb Hameed, who played a 63-run knock against India, would partner Rory Burns as an opener while Dawid Malan has also found a place in the middle-order.
But all eyes will be on Ben Stokes who will return after a mental break. He will add the much-needed firepower in the middle-order, which England were missing during the India series.
England would reveal the Playing XI at the toss after looking at the pitch conditions. The inclusion of 4 pacers in the 12-man squad signifies that the Three Lions would be looking to exploit seeming conditions at The Gabba.
The seamer&nbsp;Ollie Robinson is likely to return in England Playing XI after being suspended over a racist tweet.
However, England will certainly miss James Anderson, who is rested for the first Test.
Australia have named their Playing 11, three days in advance of the first Ashes Test.

All eyes will be on Ben Stokes who will return after a mental break. He will add the much-needed firepower in the middle-order, which England were missing during India series

England have announced the 12-member squad for the first Ashes Test, starting December 8, against Australia on Tuesday. England have left out Jonny Bairstow in their batting line-up and went with Ollie Pope.
Meanwhile, Haseeb Hameed, who played a 63-run knock against India, would partner Rory Burns as an opener while Dawid Malan has also find a place in the middle-order.
But all eyes will be on Ben Stokes who will return after a mental break. He will add the much-needed firepower in the middle-order, which England were missing during India series.
England would reveal the Playing XI at the toss after looking the pitch conditions. The inclusion of 4 pacers in the 12-man squad signifies that the Three Lions would be looking to exploit seeming conditions at The Gabba.
The seamer&nbsp;Ollie Robinson is likely to return in England Playing XI after being suspended over racist tweet.
However, England will certainly miss James Anderson, who is rested for the first Test.
Australia have named their Playing 11, three days in advance of the first Ashes Test.
<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/ashes-2021-22-australia-reveals-playing-xi-ahead-of-first-test-in-brisbane-1638689961279" target="_blank">Ashes 2021-22: Australia reveals playing XI ahead of first Test in Brisbane</a>
England name 12-man squad for first Ashes Test: Rory Burns, Haseeb Hameed, Dawid Malan, Joe Root (c), Ben Stokes, Ollie Pope, Jos Buttler (Wk), Ollie Robinson, Mark Wood, Chris Woakes, Stuart Broad, Jack Leach

England draw first blood vs Pakistan in T20s

Captain Morgan was the key as he smashed 66 with a strike rate of 200 to take England&nbsp;past the finish line

After the 1st T20 went down the drain, hosts England drew first blood in the 3-match series after they took an unbeatable lead by winning the 2nd game in Manchester. Skipper&nbsp;Babar&nbsp;Azam&nbsp;scored a fluent 56 followed by a whirlwind&nbsp;69 off&nbsp;36 balls by veteran Mohd&nbsp;Hafeez. Pakistan ended with 195/4 on the board which looked more or less a winning total. In reply, England rode on a quickfire&nbsp;44 from Jonny Bairstow&nbsp;&amp; half-centuries from Dawid&nbsp;Malan and skipper Eoin&nbsp;Morgan. Morgan was the key as he smashed 66 with a strike rate of 200 to take England&nbsp;past the finish line with 5 balls and 5 wickets to spare.&nbsp;

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