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England secured a 3-0 victory over Latvia in a World Cup qualifier at Wembley. Jude Bellingham faced scrutiny for aggressive play, prompting his substitution by Phil Foden. Goals came from Reece James, Harry Kane, and Eberechi Eze, showcasing the team's strengths.

England Downs Latvia 3-0 in World Cup Qualifier

In a World Cup qualifier, England triumphed 3-0 against Latvia. Despite struggles, goals from Reece James, Harry Kane, and Eberechi Eze secured the win. Tuchel emphasizes team improvements as they prepare for the next match.

England wins 3-0 against Latvia in World Cup qualifier drama

England defeats Latvia 3-0 in a tense World Cup qualifier. Bellingham's performance drew scrutiny, but goals from James, Kane, and Eze secured victory.

Thomas Tuchel admitted Jude Bellingham was "lucky" to escape a red card as England "struggled" to secure a 3-0 win against minnows Latvia on Monday. Just two days after claiming Bellingham can be "very emotional" and needed to control his mood on the pitch, the Real Madrid star was fortunate not to be sent off in the World Cup qualifier at Wembley.
After being booked in the first half, Bellingham avoided a second yellow yard despite crunching into a crude challenge on Raivis Jurkovskis soon after the interval. England boss Tuchel responded by sending on Phil Foden to replace the midfielder moments later to ensure he was not given his marching orders.
"A bit lucky. We took straight away the decision to not take the risk and take him off," Tuchel said.
Leading through Reece James's superb first half free-kick, England were struggling to kill off stubborn Latvia when Bellingham was substituted.
His lack of discipline could have hampered Tuchel's bid for a second successive win to start his reign.
Harry Kane netted moments after Bellingham's departure before Eberechi Eze wrapped up the points on the road to next year's World Cup.
Facing an unheralded Latvia team 136 places below them in FIFA's world rankings, Tuchel acknowledged England were far from convincing again after a lacklustre 2-0 win against Albania in his debut on Friday.
"It was not an easy match. We saw a lot of good things, created good chances. We needed a free-kick to unlock it. I'm happy with the attitude, energy and desire. We will get there," the German said.
"The second half we started to slow the game down and made little movement, which makes no sense. But the second goal was better as we showed acceleration from one of our sixes.
"We encourage everyone to have these late accelerations but we struggled a bit until the goal. I learn about the players and the game, so it is interesting."
'His quality is the highest level'
James's eye-catching first England start since September 2022 was the highlight of the evening for Tuchel.
The Chelsea right-back -- hampered by hamstring injuries for the last two seasons -- starred under Tuchel during the Blues' Champions League-winning campaign in 2021.
"I know Reece and the quality the boy has is amazing. He has every right to be proud and happy with his performance," Tuchel said.
"He is in excellent shape. He looks sharp and the quality there can be no doubt.
"If you play a dominant match like today, he can be a hybrid midfielder to help create an overload. His quality is at the highest level.&nbsp;
"We were in close contact in the last weeks. We knew he was in a good space mentally. That's what he proved. He was very positive throughout the camp."
Tuchel was also impressed by Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers in his first England start.
Rogers has become a key figure for Villa during their run to the Champions League quarter-finals this season and Tuchel saw signs that he can replicate that form on the international stage.
"I'm happy with him. He deserved to start. A match where we are so dominant could suit him more to play from the wings," said Tuchel, whose team return to action against Andorra in June.
"He felt more freedom when we played him there. There was more space. He did good."

Afghanistan’s victory over England has thrown Group B wide open in the ICC Champions Trophy. With Australia, South Africa, and Afghanistan fighting for a semi-final spot, every match is crucial. Who will advance?

Champions Trophy 2025: Afghanistan's win over England turn on the heat in Group B 

Afghanistan&rsquo;s victory over England has thrown Group B wide open in the ICC Champions Trophy. With Australia, South Africa, and Afghanistan fighting for a semi-final spot, every match is crucial. Who will advance?

Just when everyone thought the ICC Champions trophy was smooth sailing... Just when it seemed like there'd be no upsets in this mega event...
BOOM!
Team Afghanistan storms in and shakes up Group B!
The race for a final-four spot is now wide open. Who will make it to the semifinals? The battle goes right down to the wire!&nbsp;
Afghanistan&rsquo;s thrilling win over England has kept their hopes for a semi-final spot alive but for England it&rsquo;s all curtains.
Afghanistan will join Australia and South Africa, who split points after a washout on Tuesday, in a final push for the knockouts.&nbsp;
Let us try to find out how each of the three teams can reach the last four.
<h3>Points table at the moment for the Group B </h3>
South Africa- 3 points (from 2 matches and 1 win)&nbsp; Australia- 3 points (from 2 matches and 1 win) Afghanistan- 2 points (from 2 matches, 1 win and 1 loss)&nbsp; England- 0 points (from matches, 0 wins)
<h3>Afghanistan: &lsquo;Jazba abhi baaki hain&rsquo;</h3>
Afghanistan now faces Australia next. Just one point behind Australia and South Africa, Friday&rsquo;s match in Lahore can be called a virtual quarter-final.
A win secures a semi-final spot, but a loss could end their dream. It&rsquo;s all on the line for Afghans and they will not leave any stone unturned for this match.
<h3>Australia: Almost qualified? </h3>
The ODI world champions would have wanted to secure their semi-final spot against South Africa but god had other plans and rain washed out the match.
Despite this, they can still qualify by beating Afghanistan. If rain disrupts again, their one-point lead could see them through. But a win is what the yellow brigade would want. &nbsp;It&rsquo;s all to play for!
<h3>South Africa: It is a crunch time for the Proteas!</h3>
A win against England in their final group-stage match will secure South Africa&rsquo;s spot in the semi-finals.
But even if they lose, they still have a chance&mdash;if Australia beats Afghanistan.
However, if England wins and Afghanistan stuns Australia, it&rsquo;ll come down to Net Run Rate, with South Africa and Australia battling it out for the last spot.
<h3>Get ready for some electrifying matches ahead!</h3>
The stakes are high, and the competition is fierce. Which team do you think will take the semi-finals spots?

India leads the five-match T20I series 1-0, with the second match set in Chennai. England aims to bounce back after a disappointing performance in the first game, while India looks to capitalize on spin-friendly conditions.

India vs England 2nd T20I preview: Hosts look to extend series lead

India vs England 2nd T20I: Dominant India eyes series advantage as England seeks redemption

India leads the five-match T20I series 1-0, with the second match set in Chennai. England aims to bounce back after a disappointing performance in the first game, while India looks to capitalize on spin-friendly conditions.

After a commanding performance in the opening T20I, India and England are set to clash once again in the second T20I on January 25, 2025, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
The match is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM IST, with England looking to bounce back after a disappointing start to the series. India currently leads 1-0 in the five-match series.
India made an emphatic statement in Kolkata, cruising to a seven-wicket victory in just 12.5 overs. Abhishek Sharma&rsquo;s blistering 79 off 34 balls was the highlight of the chase, while the bowlers, operating in unison, kept England&rsquo;s batsmen in check, limiting them to a modest total of 132.
For England, only Jos Buttler stood out with a defiant 68, but the rest of the team fell short in what was an underwhelming performance.
As the series shifts to Chennai, England will need to regroup and address the shortcomings that were exposed in the first match.
Changes to the lineup are on the cards, with the possibility of players like Rehan Ahmed, Brydon Carse, or Saqib Mahmood being brought in to strengthen the attack.
India, meanwhile, will aim to keep the momentum flowing. The management has given players like Abhishek Sharma the freedom to express themselves, a tactic that paid off handsomely in the first match.
With spinners Varun Chakravarthy and Axar Patel in excellent form, India will look to dominate once again.
The spin-friendly conditions at the MA Chidambaram Stadium are expected to play into India&rsquo;s hands, but England&rsquo;s batsmen will be determined to adapt and come up with a stronger performance.
The stage is set for a compelling contest as both teams battle for supremacy in this exciting series.
<h1>India&rsquo;s Triumph in the 1st T20I</h1>
<h3>Abhishek Sharma&rsquo;s Match-Winning Knock:</h3>
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Sharma&rsquo;s aggressive 79 from just 34 balls was the standout contribution in India&rsquo;s chase. His swashbuckling style, combined with his ability to find the boundary at will, put England on the back foot from the start, ensuring a relatively easy win for the hosts.
<h3>Impressive Bowling Effort:</h3>
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India&rsquo;s bowlers were on top of their game, with Arshdeep Singh setting the tone with the new ball and Varun Chakravarthy playing a key role in the middle overs.
The spinners, in particular, kept England&rsquo;s batters in check, taking crucial wickets to reduce the visitors to a paltry total.
<h3>Smart Captaincy:</h3>
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Suryakumar Yadav&rsquo;s decision to bowl first was a tactical masterstroke. India adapted well to the pitch, which helped them control proceedings from the start. SKY&rsquo;s calm and composed leadership was evident as the team executed their plans with precision.
<h3>Solid Fielding Display:</h3>
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India&rsquo;s fielding was sharp and efficient, backing up their bowlers with some excellent stops and sharp throws.
England&rsquo;s batters were rarely given any easy runs, and the fielding played a key role in maintaining pressure throughout the match. 
<h1>England&rsquo;s Struggles in the 1st T20I</h1>
<h3>Batting Woes:</h3>
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Despite Jos Buttler&rsquo;s valiant knock of 68 off 44 balls, England&rsquo;s batting crumbled around him. Key players like Liam Livingstone and Harry Brook failed to fire, and the team was left with too little to defend.
Their total of 132 never looked like being enough on a pitch where India&rsquo;s batsmen thrived.
<h3>Bowling Inconsistencies:</h3>
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England&rsquo;s bowlers were unable to apply pressure during India&rsquo;s chase. Abhishek Sharma&rsquo;s early onslaught left them scrambling, and while Jofra Archer impressed with the ball, the rest of the attack, including Adil Rashid, failed to contain the Indian batsmen. The lack of variety and control in the attack was glaring.
<h3>Fielding Errors:</h3>
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A few missed chances in the field only compounded England&rsquo;s woes. In a match where every small mistake is magnified, these lapses allowed India to maintain momentum and assert their dominance throughout.
Heading into the second T20I, England will be looking to iron out these issues, while India will be determined to replicate their performance and extend their lead in the series.
<h1>Will Either Team Make Changes to Their Playing XI?</h1>
India: With their dominant win in the first T20I, India is unlikely to make any changes to their lineup. The team will be keen to keep the momentum going, especially with players like Abhishek Sharma and Arshdeep Singh in fine form.
The only potential change could come in the form of Mohammad Shami&rsquo;s inclusion. While he was expected to feature in the first match, Shami&rsquo;s return was delayed for fitness assessments.
If cleared, he could replace one of the pacers in the squad, but for now, India is likely to stick with the same XI.
England: After their lackluster performance, England may look to make a few changes. The pitch at the MA Chidambaram Stadium is traditionally spin-friendly, which could see Rehan Ahmed brought in to add an extra dimension to the spin attack.
This would likely mean dropping a pacer. England will need more from their senior spinners, particularly Adil Rashid, and the inclusion of Ahmed could help shore up a bowling attack that looked a little one-dimensional in the opening game.
With both teams eager to assert themselves in the series, the second T20I promises to be an intriguing contest. England will need to quickly address their issues, while India will look to maintain their dominance and take a commanding 2-0 lead in the series.

England's incredible batting feats were the true highlight. Let’s dive into the standout records that were shattered during this historic first Test of the 3-match series.

From Records to Ruins: England’s Incredible Innings Win Leaves Pakistan Reeling in Multan

England's incredible batting feats were the true highlight. Let&rsquo;s dive into the standout records that were shattered during this historic first Test of the 3-match series.

The first Test between England and Pakistan in Multan was nothing short of remarkable. The visitors dominated in every aspect, securing victory by an innings and 47 runs. But while the team performance was brilliant, England's incredible batting feats were the true highlight. Let&rsquo;s dive into the standout records that were shattered during this historic first Test of the 3-match series.
Unwanted Record For the Hosts
Pakistan may have scored over 500 runs in their first innings, but unfortunately for them, it was an unwanted record in the end. They became the first team in Test history to lose a match by an innings after scoring more than 500 runs in their first innings. It&rsquo;s a tough pill to swallow for Shan Masood and his team, who could not have predicted this outcome.
Record Partnership for England
At the heart of this crushing victory was the extraordinary partnership between Harry Brook and Joe Root, who shattered records on Day 4 with their blistering run-fest. The duo set a new record for England in Test cricket with an incredible 454-run stand. This partnership surpassed the previous best of 411 runs, set by Colin Cowdrey and Peter May against the West Indies way back in 1957.
Fourth Highest Test Score
England&rsquo;s dominance was underlined by their massive total of 823 for 7 declared. This was the fourth-highest total in Test cricket history, trailing only behind Sri Lanka's all-time record of 952 for 6 against India in 1997. This run-fest was a masterclass in batting.
Joe Root Enters Record Books
Joe Root, yet again, etched his name in the record books. With his magnificent knock of 262, Root became England&rsquo;s all-time leading run-scorer in Test cricket, surpassing Alastair Cook. But that wasn&rsquo;t all - Root also crossed the prestigious milestone of 20,000 international runs, becoming the first English player to do so. Across 350 matches, Root has amassed 20,079 runs at an average of 49.21, including 50 centuries and 108 half-centuries!
Second Most Double Centuries
Root's sixth double century in this match also makes him the player with the second-most double hundreds in England&rsquo;s Test history, just one shy of the legendary Wally Hammond, who holds the record with seven.
Harry Brook&rsquo;s Incredible Achievement
On the other end of this monumental partnership, Harry Brook continued to rise to the occasion. Brook&rsquo;s blistering triple century came off just 310 balls, making it the fastest by an English batter and the second-fastest triple ton in history, only behind Virender Sehwag&rsquo;s 278-ball masterpiece against South Africa in 2008.
Run Fest in Multan
And the records didn&rsquo;t stop there. Day 4 saw an incredible 483 runs scored - marking the second-highest total runs in a single day&rsquo;s play in Pakistan. Only the 506 runs scored on Day 1 of the first Test between England and Pakistan in 2022 stands higher.
This first Test match was truly one for the history books. A dominant England set multiple records, leaving Pakistan searching for answers. With Brook and Root&rsquo;s heroics, a massive total, and record-breaking achievements, this Test will go down as one of England's greatest victories in recent memory.
What&rsquo;s next for England and Pakistan in this thrilling series? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below, and don&rsquo;t forget to like and subscribe for more cricket coverage!

The Cricket Regulator announced that Carse admitted to the charges, cooperated during the investigation, and showed notable regret for his actions. 

England pacer Braydon Carse banned from cricket for three months after admitting to betting offences

The Cricket Regulator announced that Carse admitted to the charges, cooperated during the investigation, and showed notable regret for his actions.

England cricketer Brydon Carse has been given a three-month suspension from participating in any cricket matches for violating betting rules.
It is believed that Carse did not participate in any games he had wagered on. The events on which the pacer bet occurred over 5 years in the past. It is claimed that the pacer made 303 wagers on different games from 2017 to 2019. Carse was also handed a 13-month ban suspended for 2 years. Carse will be banned from May 28 to August 28, 2024.
The Cricket Regulator announced that Carse admitted to the charges, cooperated during the investigation, and showed notable regret for his actions. The Cricket Regulator also stated that they took into account "other major mitigating factors" when determining the duration of the ban.
Carse debuted in first-class cricket in 2016 playing for Durham. His first game for England at the international level was in an ODI in 2021, and he played his final match in December 2023. He participated in 14 ODIs and 3 T20Is.
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England started the 5-match series with a win in Hyderabad but it went progressively worse for them and lost the series 1-4 as Kuldeep walked away with 19 wickets from four games.

England batters failed to solve Kuldeep Yadav mystery: Geoffrey Boycott

Legendary Geoffrey Boycott feels that England batters' failure to negate Kuldeep Yadav was one of the main reasons behind the team's thumping defeat against India in the Test series.

England started the 5-match series with a win in Hyderabad but it went progressively worse for them and lost the series 1-4 as Kuldeep walked away with 19 wickets from four games.

Legendary Geoffrey Boycott feels that England batters' failure to negate left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav was one of the main reasons behind the team's thumping defeat against India in the Test series.
England started the 5-match series with a win in Hyderabad but it went progressively worse for them and lost the rubber 1-4 as Kuldeep walked away with 19 wickets from four games.
"I was amazed how many of them could not read the wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav and by the end of the series were still no wiser. A bowler can be a mystery to you the first couple of times you have to face him.
"But at international level, batsmen should be able to find a way to work him out. Too many never looked comfortable against him and were reduced to staying back and trying to play him off the pitch," wrote Boycott in his column in The Telegraph.
Boycott was also critical of the overtly aggressive approach of England batters in the series.
"They (English batters) were not confident of their ability to defend, especially with fielders around the bat, so they looked to attack instead. That idea is fraught with danger against quality spinners," he detailed.
The former England opener, who scored 8114 runs in Test cricket, said, "That is why we saw some daft dismissals like Ollie Pope running down the pitch to be stumped by yards and Ben Duckett running down the pitch to Ashwin to be bowled off an underside edge." Boycott then underlined the importance for batters to have a tight defence.
"On flat batting pitches at home and in Pakistan and New Zealand our batsmen have had great fun. Indian pitches have been a bit different. Having a good defence is part of batting.
"That doesn't mean you have to bat defensively but it is usually wise to play yourself in, get used to the pitch and the bowling before you try to stamp your authority on the game," he added.
Even though young England spinners Tom Hartley (22) and Shoaib Bashir (17) took wickets, Boycott said they were too green behind the ears to make a sustained impact against a quality side like India.
"It was a big gamble to select three novice spinners. Inexperienced kids were never going to out-bowl experienced Indian spinners in India. England were lucky that Virat Kohli was unavailable for all the series and KL Rahul only played one Test," he wrote.

Ravindra Jadeja claimed his 13th Test 5-wicket-haul at his home ground as England was bowled out for a mere 122.

Ravindra Jadeja picks 5 as India win 3rd Test to go 2-1 up in series | India vs England

India thrashed England by 434 runs in the 3rd Test to take a 2-1 lead in the 5-match Test series. It's now India's biggest win in Test cricket in terms of runs.

Ravindra Jadeja claimed his 13th Test 5-wicket-haul at his home ground as England was bowled out for a mere 122.

England might believe in chasing down any total in Test cricket but got a reality check in Rajkot.
India tamed the Three Lions and thrashed them by 434 runs in the 3rd Test to take a 2-1 lead in the 5-match Test series. It's now India's biggest win in Test cricket in terms of runs.
It was Yashasvi Jaiswal's unbeaten 214 in the 2nd innings and Shubman Gill's gritty 91 that helped India declare at 430/4 on Day 4.
England was not just chasing 557 but was also chasing history as a target that big had never been chased down in Test history.
Even Bazball couldn't rescue the visitors as they got caught in India's spin trap. Ravindra Jadeja claimed his 13th Test 5-wicket-haul at his home ground as England was bowled out for a mere 122.
Interestingly, their highest run-scorer of the innings was by their number 10 batter Mark Wood, who scored 33.

England will have a 5-run advantage in the first innings after the Indian team was penalised for pitch damage.

England to start first innings at 5/0, here’s why | IND vs ENG 3rd Test

England will have a 5-run advantage in the first innings after the Indian team was penalised for pitch damage.

India were on Friday handed a five-run penalty for a second offence of their batters running on the middle of the pitch during the third Test against England here.
The penalty means England will start their first innings at 5/0 without even a ball being bowled.
India were penalised as a result of all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin running along the middle of the pitch. Ashwin was reprimanded by on-field umpire Joel Wilson.
Wilson was seen having a word with Ashwin for running on the middle of the pitch after the third ball of the 102nd over of the India innings during the second day's play. Earlier, Ravindra Jadeja was also guilty of committing the same offence.
Ashwin gently worked the ball off Rehan Ahmed and immediately set off for a single without perhaps realising where he was running, but was eventually sent back by debutant Dhruv Jurel.
Ashwin ran on the middle of the pitch for a second offence from the Indian team as highlighted by the umpire, with Jadeja being warned on the first day of the Test here at the Niranjan Shah Stadium.
According to MCC's law 41.14.1, which comes under Unfair Play section, "It is unfair to cause deliberate or avoidable damage to the pitch. If the striker enters the protected area in playing or playing at the ball, he/she must move from it immediately thereafter.
"A batter will be deemed to be causing avoidable damage if either umpire considers that his/her presence on the pitch is without reasonable cause." The law further states that a team will receive "a first and final warning", which will apply throughout the innings.
If the offence is repeated by any team member during the course of the innings, the batting side will be awarded a five-run penalty.
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While England won the 1st Test in Hyderabad, Team India bounced back to level the 5-match series 1-1 in Vizag. 

England announce playing XI for 3rd Test; Make one change | India vs England

Following the tradition, England on Wednesday announced its playing XI for the 3rd Test against India starting February 15 in Rajkot. Here is the one change they made.

While England won the 1st Test in Hyderabad, Team India bounced back to level the 5-match series 1-1 in Vizag.&nbsp;

Following the tradition, England on Wednesday announced its playing XI for the 3rd Test against India starting Thursday in Rajkot.
The Three Lions made one change as Mark Wood returned to the playing XI, replacing spinner Shoaib Bashir.
The visitors went in with just one pacer James Anderson for the 2nd Test, which they lost. Bashir, who made his Test debut, had a forgettable game. After being smashed for 138 runs in the 1st innings, he went for 58 runs in 15 overs in the 2nd innings.
The team will be led by Ben Stokes, who is set to make his 100th Test appearance.
While England won the 1st Test in Hyderabad, Team India bounced back to level the 5-match series 1-1 in Vizag.&nbsp;
England Playing XI for 3rd Test vs India:
Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes (C), Ben Foakes, Rehan Ahmed, Tom Hartley, Mark Wood,&nbsp;James Anderson

England shocked India in the series opener in Hyderabad before the hosts came back strong in Visakhapatnam to get on level footing. The third Test begins here on Thursday.

England are not difficult to beat, they just play differently: Ravindra Jadeja | India vs England

India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja on Wednesday said that England is not a difficult side to beat and the hosts only need to get used to their ultra-attacking style of play to secure the 5-match Test series.

England shocked India in the series opener in Hyderabad before the hosts came back strong in Visakhapatnam to get on level footing. The third Test begins here on Thursday.

India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja on Wednesday said that England is not a difficult side to beat and the hosts only need to get used to their ultra-attacking style of play to secure the 5-match Test series.
England shocked India in the series opener in Hyderabad before the hosts came back strong in Visakhapatnam to get on level footing. The third Test begins here on Thursday.
"I won&rsquo;t term England as (one of the most difficult) teams. It hasn't been easy for other teams to come to India and win. They have an aggressive style of play. We need to get used to that and plan accordingly for them," said Jadeja on the eve of the game.
"If it wasn't for small mistakes in the second innings of the first Test, we wouldn't have lost," said the player who missed the second Test due to a hamstring injury. On the injuries he has had to deal with of late, Jadeja said he can't hide himself on the field.
&ldquo;It is frustrating but the cricket has increased these days and that is at the back of the mind always. I can't hide anywhere in the field, I am always on the hotspot in any format and that may be the reason (for injuries), why the ball comes to me often.
&ldquo;There is an expectation from the team that I take a good catch or field well and that's good. I can work on my body more smartly and do it carefully and hope there will be no problem. But there is no guarantee,&rdquo; he added.
Jadeja said he will have to make smart adjustments to avoid injuries.
&ldquo;I would like to give my 100 per cent and save my body and keep away from diving when not required. That's it. I don't think about that too much because it (returning from injury) has happened before.
&ldquo;As the match progresses, the body will get used to with the flow and then it gets out of your mind that there was an injury. I will get into the rhythm in one or two days." Jadeja is expecting a flat pitch for the third Test. &ldquo;Here the wicket is flat and hard, but depends on what they have prepared. Sometimes you get 37 wickets in three matches (days), but this wicket looks good.
&ldquo;Here the wicket behaves differently in every game. Sometimes it stays flat, sometimes it turns, sometimes it plays well for two days and then turns. I believe it will play well first and then slowly it will break and the ball will turn,&rdquo; he added.

Vaughan said most of the players in the current Australian Test side are ageing and the need of the hour is to infuse fresh talent in order to continue dominating world cricket.

Former England captain takes a dig at Australia, calls them a 'Dad's Army'

Former England captain Michael Vaughan feels that England stand a great chance in next year's Ashes if a "Dad's Army" is fielded by Australia.

Vaughan said most of the players in the current Australian Test side are ageing and the need of the hour is to infuse fresh talent in order to continue dominating world cricket.

Former England captain Michael Vaughan feels that Australia looked jaded in the recent home Test series against the West Indies and said that England stand a great chance in next year's Ashes if a "Dad's Army" is fielded by their arch-rivals.
Vaughan said most of the players in the current Australian Test side are ageing and the need of the hour is to infuse fresh talent in order to continue dominating world cricket.
Australia drew the recent two-Test series against the West Indies, who have a poor record Down Under.
Playing in only his second Test, Shamar Joseph single-handedly guided West Indies to a narrow eight-run win at Brisbane, returning with stunning figures of 7/68 in the second innings.
"There was not much optimism in Australia that it would be a great Test summer because the two touring teams, Pakistan and West Indies, had poor recent records Down Under. But it was actually very competitive, as proved by the Windies pulling off that stunning win at the Gabba," Vaughan wrote in a column for 'The Telegraph'.
"I could see Australia being quite a jaded team by then. David Warner has become the first of that set of great players to retire, and the rest are in their thirties now, so the age profile is a concern for them.
"Time passes and minds start to turn to what comes next in life. This group of players has won everything going, so what motivates them? I know well from experience after 2005 how quickly things can unravel when a Dad's Army team plays in the Ashes. You can look over the hill very quickly," he added.
Vaughan said the unexpected loss in Brisbane at the hands of the West Indies has raised England's hopes in the Ashes next year.
"Australia remain a very good side. Pat Cummins is an outstanding leader, and when they need a big session to turn a game, they usually find it. That was why I was staggered when they lost in Brisbane, and that game was a sign for me that England have a great opportunity in the Ashes in 2025/26," he wrote.
Vaughan feels apart from inducting fresh faces, Australia also need to rotate their bowling line-up.
"They need to start rotating their great bowling line-up to bring in some fresh faces and a fresh mentality to the group. They have no replacement for Nathan Lyon, who will be 38 by that series and is already suffering muscle injuries.
"There's no one waiting in the wings to do anything like the job Lyon does in Australian conditions. Todd Murphy is a promising bowler who can do it in India when it's ragging. In Australia, if Lyon got an injury, they would be worried." Warner's retirement from Test cricket has robbed Australia of a "mongrel" in the Australia side ahead of 2025 Ashes Down Under.
Warner retired from Test cricket at the age of 37 after the three-match series against Pakistan this summer.
"Another factor with Warner's departure is that Australia just seem a really nice team to play against. There's no mongrel, no Aussie larrikin in the team. There used to be about eight of them, then it went down to one in Warner. I'm not sure any of them are like that now," Vaughan wrote.&nbsp;

Rehan had a single entry visa to India and hence was stopped by the airport authorities while flying back from the UAE for the second time in the last 30 days.

After Shoaib Bashir, England spinner Rehan Ahmed faces Visa issue | India vs England

Weeks after Shoaib Bashir had to miss the 1st Test in Hyderabad and stayed back in Abu Dhabi due to visa delay, another England skipper Rehan Ahmed faced visa issue and was stopped at Rajkot airport on Monday.

Rehan had a single entry visa to India and hence was stopped by the airport authorities while flying back from the UAE for the second time in the last 30 days.

Weeks after Shoaib Bashir had to miss the 1st Test in Hyderabad and stayed back in Abu Dhabi due to visa delay, another England skipper Rehan Ahmed faced visa issue and was stopped at Rajkot airport on Monday.
He had a single entry visa to India and hence was stopped by the airport authorities while flying back from the UAE for the second time in the last 30 days. Rehan had trouble for more than 2 hours at Rajkot airport after possessing the wrong visa.
The England Cricket Board took prompt action and immediately processed the visa for the young leg spinner.
Since there was a 10-day gap between the 2nd and the 3rd Test, the English team decided to fly back to Abu Dhabi to spend some time with their family.
Both India and England will start training in Rajokt from Tuesday for the 3rd Test starting Thursday.
While England won the 1st Test, Indiabounced back in the 2nd Test in Vizag to level the series 1-1.

The visiting team has decided to go to Abu Dhabi to utilize the 10-day break between the second and third Test.

England team to head back to Abu Dhabi, to return before Rajkot Test

The touring England team will head back to their pre series base, Abu Dhabi, for a much-needed break before returning in time for the third Test in Rajkot, starting from February 15.

The visiting team has decided to go to Abu Dhabi to utilize the 10-day break between the second and third Test.

The touring England team will head back to their pre series base, Abu Dhabi, for a much-needed break during which Ben Stokes and Co. will also indulge in some golf before returning in time for the third Test in Rajkot, starting from February 15.
The visiting team has decided to go to Abu Dhabi to utilize the 10-day break between the second and third Test.
The second Test in Hyderabad ended with a day to spare as hosts India, having lost the series opener, staged a remarkable comeback here to level the rubber at 1-1.
England prepared for the highly anticipated Test series against India with an extensive conditioning camp in Abu Dhabi instead of arriving in the subcontinent early for practice matches.
During the Abu Dhabi camp prior to the series, the England team spent a lot of time working on ways to tackle the Indian spinners.
While they rallied to emerge winners in the opener, the English batters were blown away by Jasprit Bumrah's brilliant exhibition of reverse swing bowling in the first innings of the second Test before succumbing in a record 399-run chase to a disciplined Indian bowling unit in their second innings.
India dismissed England for 292 runs in their second innings on day four to register a series-levelling 106-run win in the second Test here on Monday.
Resuming at 194 for six, England lost the remaining four wickets in the post-lunch session to be bowled out in 69.2 overs as India levelled the rubber.&nbsp;

India beat England by 106 runs in the 2nd Test to level the 5-match series 1-1. Chasing 399, England was bowled out for 292 in 69.2 overs.

IND vs ENG 2nd Test: India bounce back to beat England by 106 runs in Vizag; level series 1-1

After a heartbreaking loss in Hyderabad, India was eager to bounce back in the 5-match Test series against England and Rohit Sharma's men roared against the Three Lions in Vizag.

India beat England by 106 runs in the 2nd Test to level the 5-match series 1-1. Chasing 399, England was bowled out for 292 in 69.2 overs.

After a heartbreaking loss in Hyderabad, India was eager to bounce back in the 5-match Test series against England and Rohit Sharma's men roared against the Three Lions in Vizag.
India beat the visitors by 106 runs in the 2nd Test to level the 5-match series 1-1. Chasing 399, England was bowled out for 292 in 69.2 overs.
Resuming at their overnight score of 67/1, England lost 5 wickets in the morning session itself. Ashwin went on to pick 3 scalps and is just one wicket away from completing 500 Test wickets.
Ben Foakes and Tom Hartley fought hard with a 36 each but Jasprit Bumrah got rid of both the batters and extinguished any hope that England had.
Both sides will now head to Rajkot for the 3rd Test starting February 15.

"He's ruled out of the second Test. Unfortunately, the knock he took resulted in a haematoma," Stokes was quoted as saying on Sky Sports.

Jack Leach ruled out of India vs England 2nd Test; Here's why | IND vs ENG

There won't be an all-spin attack by England for the 2nd Test against India in Visakhapatnam as star spinner Jack Leach has been ruled out.

"He's ruled out of the second Test. Unfortunately, the knock he took resulted in a haematoma," Stokes was quoted as saying on Sky Sports.

There won't be an all-spin attack by England for the 2nd Test against India in Visakhapatnam as star spinner Jack Leach has been ruled out.
Three Lions' captain Ben Stokes confirmed the development and revealed that Leach would not be a part of the English team due to an injury on his left knee.
"He's ruled out of the second Test. Unfortunately, the knock he took resulted in a haematoma," Stokes was quoted as saying on Sky Sports.
"It's a big shame for us and a big shame for him. It's something we're assessing every day but the medical team have taken over on that, so hopefully it's not something too serious that keeps him out for longer," he added.
Leach did not take part in the tourists' net practice on Wednesday and joined his teammates at the ground solely to receive treatment for his left knee injury.
Leach's absence has probably opened the door for Shoaib Bashir, who may make his international debut in the 2nd Test. He missed the 1st Test in Hyderabad due to visa issues.

Foakes, who made a Test comeback after 11 months, effected the stumpings of a well-set Ravichandran Ashwin and Mohammed Siraj in India's second innings that sealed England's epic 28-run

Indian conditions up there with the hardest, says England keeper Ben Foakes | India vs England 2nd Test

England's Ben Foakes feels Indian wickets are among the hardest for wicketkeepers as they require frequent improvisation and a tough mind prepared to deal with things occasionally going wrong.

Foakes, who made a Test comeback after 11 months, effected the stumpings of a well-set Ravichandran Ashwin and Mohammed Siraj in India's second innings that sealed England's epic 28-run

England's Ben Foakes feels Indian wickets are among the hardest for wicketkeepers as they require frequent improvisation and a tough mind prepared to deal with things occasionally going wrong.
Foakes, who made a Test comeback after 11 months, effected the stumpings of a well-set Ravichandran Ashwin and Mohammed Siraj in India's second innings that sealed England's epic 28-run win in the opening Test of the five-match series in Hyderabad.
He also scored 34 in a crucial 112-run partnership with the star of the match Ollie Pope (196) that gave England the decisive lead.
"In conditions like this, it's about trying to think on your feet and learn because it's not natural conditions (for me)," the 30-year-old was quoted as saying by 'ESPNCricinfo'.
"I've obviously kept away a lot and kept to spinners, but I find that Indian pitches, with the variable bounce, are up there with the hardest.
"The more extreme the conditions you know things are occasionally going to wrong so you just have to be mentally strong enough to put it out of your mind," he added.
The 30-year-old is bracing up for extreme conditions in the rest of the series as well.
"There is a good chance the next one is going to be a tough one.
"You're in the game, so it's nice as a keeper. It's obviously a very hard place to keep, and you're aware of that. You're going to have some tough moments or a tough day. But you'd rather be in the game than watching the ball do nothing in front of you," he added.
In their tour of India in 2021, England had won the opening Test only to lose three in a row in the four-match series on rank-turners.
"All three were probably the worst pitches I've batted on. Going into that, I was thinking, 'These are horrific wickets -- I just need to find a way to stay in'," Foakes recalled.
Emphasising a shift in the team's mindset, he said: "I think now the group is more, if that's the situation, you've got to be positive; got to put it (pressure) back on the bowler and put them under pressure.
"Before, there was more of a fear of getting out and that put us in our shells. Whereas now it's not worrying that you are getting out and accepting that you probably are on those sort of surfaces. But how can you actually go and dominate at times as well?" Keeping the tough Indian conditions in mind, Foakes was chosen as the specialist wicketkeeper ahead of Jonny Bairstow.
"The thing I've tried to develop when I go in is if we lose a couple of wickets, to expand early," he said about his partnership with Pope.
"But I think generally, throughout my career, when there's been those kind of situations where you have to grind in is when I've been most successful. That's where I need to keep improving, so it fits quite nicely into my game."

India's chase of 231 went horribly south once Hartley spun his web of destruction and picked 7/62, igniting a rot that saw India getting bowled out for 202 in the final over of the day.

England steal India's thunder; win 1st Test to take 1-0 series lead | IND vs ENG

They trailed India by 190 runs after the 1st Innings but England stunned the hosts to pull off a 28-run victory in the 1st Test in Hyderabad. With that, they also took a 1-0 lead in the 5-match Test series.

India's chase of 231 went horribly south once Hartley spun his web of destruction and picked 7/62, igniting a rot that saw India getting bowled out for 202 in the final over of the day.

They trailed India by 190 runs after the 1st Innings but England stunned the hosts to pull off a 28-run victory in the 1st Test in Hyderabad. With that, they also took a 1-0 lead in the 5-match Test series.
The pushback started by Ollie Pope was given its perfect conclusion by debutant left-arm spinner Tom Hartley whose soul-ripping spell fashioned England's memorable win on Sunday.
India's chase of 231 went horribly south once Hartley spun his web of destruction and picked 7/62, igniting a rot that saw India getting bowled out for 202 in the final over of the day.
It was India's 4th defeat in home Tests since 2013. They are now winless for 3 consecutive Tests at home for the first time after 12 long years.
Moreover, it was the first time that India lost a Test after taking a lead of over 100 runs at the end of the first innings at Home. In 105 such instances before this Test, India had won 70 and drawn 35 of those.
Earlier, Pope's brilliant 196 took England to 420 in their second innings, and gave them a substantial lead and genuine hopes of stretching India. And England did way more than stretching the hosts.
In fact, this defeat will leave a deep burn in Indian hearts as they stumbled against a 25-year-old rookie Lancastrian with a combined experience of three international matches on a pitch that did not hide any demons.
There was appreciable turn and variable bounce but nothing this set of Indian batters could not have negated. Three dismissals showcased the travails of Indians on the day &ndash; Shubman Gill (0), Yashasvi Jaiswal (15) and Shreyas Iyer (13) fell to their own ineptitudes.
Jaiswal made a half-hearted charge against Hartley and the spinner pulled back his length after spotting movement of the batter. All the left-hander could manage was to spoon a catch to Pope at silly point.
Gill followed the suit two balls later in the same over. He made a hard-handed, indecisive push at the ball after Hartley tossed one around the off-stump. Pope did the rest at silly point.
Jack Leach, who is still not 100 per cent after taking a blow on his knee while fielding, dealt another telling blow to India&rsquo;s aspirations.
He produced a rather regulation ball that went across the right-hander from around the stumps, and Shreyas just poked the ball to Joe Root at first slip. It was just a nothing dismissal that encapsulated India&rsquo;s turmoil on the day.
India could have felt a greater pinch with Iyer's dismissal as he is one of the better-equipped batter in this batting unit to negate spin.
In-form KL Rahul (22) looked all set for another impact innings, but Root pinned him on the back-foot as the batter attempted a whip on the on-side.
Rahul went upstairs after the on-field umpire gave him leg before, but the TV umpire too concurred with his distant colleague&rsquo;s decision.
Ravindra Jadeja challenged Ben Stokes for a quick single and the England captain found his target with a direct throw, catching the batter well short of the crease.
But the sight of him walking back with a clutched hamstring might just offer a tad concern to the Indian camp.
Skipper Rohit Sharma looked in good space but Hartley&rsquo;s guile had him stationed in front of the wicket when the ball thudded on to his pads.
After losing three wickets in the post-lunch session, India slipped further in the final passage losing wickets in a cluster before Ravichandran Ashwin (28) and KS Bharat (28) stemmed the slide for a while with a 58-run alliance for the eighth wicket.
Their assiduousness was a marker for some of their top-order teammates but it remained just that. A gloomy pointer.
But for getting into a position from where they can dictate the course of the match, England, resuming from 321 for six, should be indebted to Pope, who ballooned his overnight 148 to 196.
England&rsquo;s lead was a good 126 when play ended on Saturday, but they needed more to give a fight to India. Pope did that in the company of equally resolute Rehan Ahmed (28) and Hartley (34).
With Ahmed, Pope added 64 runs for the seventh wicket and then made 80 off 106 balls with Hartley on his side for the eighth wicket.
However, Bumrah brought India the first breakthrough of the morning session when he had Ahmed caught behind.
Ashwin's shooter ended the burgeoning Pope-Hartley alliance as the off-spinner sneaked a low-flying ball past the latter&rsquo;s bat to bowl him.
Pope was the last man to depart. Fittingly, Bumrah, the best of Indian bowlers, ended his stay with a slower ball that dishevelled the stumps as Pope tried a reverse scoop.
However, by then, he had also reversed the course of the Test match by then. Irrevocably.

Pope stitched 3 crucial partnerships with the lower order to help England post a challenging 231-run target for India.

Ollie Pope breaks a massive record with his gritty 196 | India vs England 1st Test

Ollie Pope transformed the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium into a fighting arena as he stunned India with a 196-run knock in the 2nd innings of the 1st Test. He broke a massive record in the process

Pope stitched 3 crucial partnerships with the lower order to help England post a challenging 231-run target for India.

Ollie Pope transformed the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium into a fighting arena as he stunned India with a 196-run knock in the 2nd innings of the 1st Test.
The Three Lions England was reduced to 163/5 but went on to score 420. 196 out of those were scored by Pope alone. It's now the highest-ever score by an English batter in the 2nd innings against India in India.
Interestingly, Pope has now scored more runs in this innings alone than he had in his entire career in India before this knock. It was a massive effort from a batter who had just 153 runs from 8 Test innings in India at an average of 24 before this match.
Pope stitched 3 crucial partnerships with the lower order to help England post a challenging 231-run target for India.

Ollie Pope scored a century to take England's lead past 100 on day 3 of IND vs ENG 1st Test.

Ollie Pope drops anchor, England end Day 3 at 316/6, lead by 126 runs | India vs England

Ollie Pope transformed the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium into a fighting arena with a doughty hundred as England ended Day 3 of the 1st Test at 316/6 to temporarily resist India’s push for a win on Saturday.

Pope's unbeaten 148 and Rehan Ahmed with 16 not out were guarding England&rsquo;s 2nd innings fort at close and the visitors are now 126 runs ahead of India, an unimaginable position at the dawn of the day.

Ollie Pope transformed the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium into a fighting arena with a doughty hundred as England ended Day 3 of the 1st Test at 316/6 to temporarily resist India&rsquo;s push for a win on Saturday.
Pope's unbeaten 148 and Rehan Ahmed with 16 not out were guarding England&rsquo;s 2nd innings fort at close and the visitors are now 126 runs ahead of India, an unimaginable position at the dawn of the day.
India were bowled out for 436 in their first innings after building a lead of 190 runs.
It was quite remarkable how Pope, who generally resembles a cat on a hot tin roof in these conditions, mustered fortitude and technical perfection to defy the Indian bowlers, who were primed to finish the match on day three itself, reducing England to 163 for five.
But Pope and Ben Foakes (34) milked 104 runs for the sixth wicket alliance to keep India at bay, stretching the match into the fourth day.
It wasn&rsquo;t that Pope had complete command in the middle as spinners on occasions beat him for turn and pacers deceived him outside the off-stump.
There was even a reprieve for him on 110 when Axar Patel grassed a fairly straight chance at backward square leg off Ravindra Jadeja when the batter attempted a reverse sweep.
But the 26-year-old Essex man found a way to push those distractions away from his thoughts to build on individual and the team&rsquo;s score.
Pope, whose main source of runs were sweeps and reverse sweeps, duly completed his first Test hundred, fifth in his career, against India off 154 balls, leading England&rsquo;s recovery act.
It was a massive effort from a batter who had just 384 runs from nine Tests against India at an average of 24 with a highest of 81 before this innings.
However, credit should also be given to Foakes for playing a mature hand to support Pope in his venture.
The wicketkeeper-batter is one of better players in this England line-up against spin, as he can read the tweakers off their hands and off the pitch.
The Surrey batter who averages 40 in Asia in Tests, put all those abilities into use here to battle Indian spinners for 108 minutes across two sessions as England fought tooth and nail to stay alive in the Test.
The Indian bowlers too looked clueless in the face of this unexpected confrontation from their rivals.
However, the burgeoning stand came to a close when left-arm spinner Axar Patel managed to slip a low grubber past Foakes&rsquo; defence to rattle his woodwork.
But before that fight, England resembled a rudderless ship in a storm against a set of brilliant Indian bowlers.
Pacer Jasprit Bumrah found some relevance for himself amidst the dominance of spinners to jettison Joe Root and Ben Duckett to inflict early jolts.
Bumrah managed to sneak an in-ducker past Ben Duckett (47, 52 balls) from the length as the batter was culpable of playing around the ball, while another incoming delivery that kept low gave little chance to Joe Root (2) while hitting his knee rolls.
Soon, the old firm of R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja joined the party. Jadeja was the first to get into the act in the post-lunch session, getting rid of Jonny Bairstow (10).
Bairstow negated a ball that turned away from him quite solidly, but the next one from Jadeja went straight and his decision to shoulder arms had a fatal effect on his stint in the middle.
But there was more magic in store as Ashwin got the number of England captain Ben Stokes for the 12th time in Test cricket.
After getting tied down by three maidens in a row by the off-spinner, the left-hander tried to release the pressure going for a forward press but the ball spun past his bat to rattle the stumps.
Stokes&rsquo; bewildered face spoke volumes about Ashwin&rsquo;s mastery over his craft, especially angles.
Before their bowlers made some early inroads into the England line-up, India had a mildly disappointing 54 minutes in the morning session after resuming from overnight 421/7.
Jadeja could not bring up a much-anticipated 4th Test hundred, falling leg before to Root.
The left-hander went to front foot to defend a length delivery on off-stump, and the ball took a good amount of turn to hit his pads. Umpire Chris Gaffaney raised his finger as Jadeja opted to review the call.
The ball seemed to have taken a deflection off his bat but the replays remained inconclusive and the third umpire went with the on-field umpire's decision to give the batter out leg before.
In the very next ball, Root castled Bumrah and Ahmed cleaned up Axar as Indian innings came to a quick end, losing their last three wickets without adding any runs.
But as it turned out, it was just a damp start to an exceptional day of cricket.

20-year-old Bashir, whose parent's are of Pakistani origin, has been left behind following the conclusion of an England training camp in Abu Dhabi.

England's Shoaib Bashir, whose parents are from Pakistan, yet to join squad in India due to visa issues

A delay in paperwork has forced England's uncapped off-spinner Shoaib Bashir to stay back in the UAE ahead of their 5-match Test series against India, starting Thursday.

20-year-old Bashir, whose parent's are of Pakistani origin, has been left behind following the conclusion of an England training camp in Abu Dhabi.

A delay in paperwork has forced England's uncapped off-spinner Shoaib Bashir to stay back in the UAE ahead of their 5-match Test series against India, starting Thursday.
20-year-old Bashir, whose parents are of Pakistani origin, has been left behind following the conclusion of an England training camp in Abu Dhabi.
Stuart Hooper, who has recently joined the ECB as their new managing director of cricket operations, is accompanying Bashir, reported ESPNCricinfo.
Meanwhile, England's red-ball head coach Brendon McCullum informed that the ECB has raised the issue with the relevant authorities in the BCCI as well as the Indian government, while expecting the issue to be resolved within 24 hours.
Although the delay will cause Bashir to miss out on preparations for around two days, McCullum has assured that the Somerset player will remain in contention for selection for the first Test.
"Bash will join us hopefully tomorrow as well. He's got a couple of issues with his visa coming through. We're confident on the back of the help from the BCCI and the Indian government that will sort itself out pretty quickly as well," McCullum said.
"Things take time, don't they? Everyone is doing what they can. It's a process we need to go through.
"We're pretty confident that we're close. The time that Bash had with the squad over in Abu Dhabi, where he fitted in seamlessly, will serve him greatly.
"We've also got a little bit of support out there for him, so he's not on his own. We're hoping the news will come through today that his visa has been approved, then we'll get him to sink his teeth into this series," he added.

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