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BCCI announce 18-member squad for India's 3-match ODI series against England, ODI series will be held at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune https://www.sportstiger.com/bcci-announce-18-member-squad-for-indias-3-match-odi-series-against-england/

  Virat Kohli’s side has comprehensively defeated England by an innings and 25 runs in the fourth Test in Ahmedabad to clinch the series 3-1. After dismissing Joe Root’s side on 205 on Day 1, India took a 160-run lead in the first innings. The Indian spinners then decimated the England batsmen on Saturday once again as the visitors got bundled out for 135, sending India through to the World Test Championship final. India qualifies for World Test Championship final

  Twitterati troll Virat Kohli after being dismissed by Ben Stokes for duck. Rajasthan Royals backs Ben Stokes in trolling Virat Kohli. https://www.sportstiger.com/twitterati-troll-skipper-virat-kohli-after-being-dismissed-by-ben-stokes-for-duck

  Jasprit Bumrah made a request to BCCI to be released from India’s squad ahead of the fourth Test owing to personal reasons. Jasprit Bumrah has been released from India’s Test squad ahead of the fourth Test against England. Notably, Bumrah made a request to BCCI to be released from India’s squad owing to personal reasons. With this, the Indian board has made clear that there will be no new addition to India squad for the final Test. https://www.sportstiger.com/jasprit-bumrah-released-from-indias-test-squad-ahead-of-fourth-test

  While Hardik Pandya was seen talking to Axar Patel, Kohli came and said, Hey Baapu, taari bowling kamal che. Hardik later revealed that it is the bit of Gujarati that Virat has picked up which he is used to praise Axar. Notably, Axar Patel is nicknamed Bapu as he belongs to the home state of Mahatma Gandhi. https://www.sportstiger.com/watch-hey-baapy-taari-bowling-kamal-che-virat-kohli-praises-axar-patel-in-gujarati

Ishant Sharma playing his 100th Test match on 24th February 2021. Fans demanded Ishant Sharma to pick a five-wicket haul against England. https://www.sportstiger.com/fans-demand-five-wicket-haul-from-ishant-sharma-as-he-is-set-to-play-100th-test-for-india

  Virat Kohli was standing to Rishabh Pant right during practice, and former was not expecting the drone to come. However, Pant intentionally tried to scare the skipper Indian wicket-keeper batsman Rishabh Pant has been in sublime form off late. He has been hitting the ball nicely, and has been exceptional behind the stumps. His sensation run with both bat as well as gloves helped him to earn his place back in shortest format of the game. Ahead of the all-important third Test against England, Rishabh Pant found with a new friend in nets. https://www.sportstiger.com/rishabh-pant-scares-virat-kohli-with-his-new-friend-video-goes-viral

  Indian pacer Ishant Sharma in the press conference ahead of the Pink-ball Test opened up on the relation shared with the captain. When asked by a media representative on the best captain played under, Ishant quoted, “Rather than captain understanding me, I need to understand the captain”. According to him, discussing the situation with the captain is best and the captain assuming for the bowlers. News Ref :   https://www.sportstiger.com/rather-than-captain-understanding-me-i-need-to-understand-the-captain-ishant-sharma

  James Anderson believes that they are still in with a chance to beat India 3-1 and qualify for the World Test Championship final. England speedster James Anderson believes that they are still in with a chance to beat India 3-1 and qualify for the World Test Championship final later in the year. Although the visitors managed to beat India in the opening Test, it was the Men in Blue who prevailed in their home conditions in the second Test. The hosts are still favourites to win the series as they are yet to loose a Test series at home since 2012. News Reference :  https://www.sportstiger.com/have-an-opportunity-to-beat-india-3-1-and-play-world-test-championship-final-james-anderson

  England all-rounder Sam Curran, who was earlier expected to join the national squad for the fourth Test against India in Ahmedabad, will now arrive with the limited-overs squad. He will feature in the white-ball series set to commence with the first T20I on March 12. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed on Thursday that Curran could not travel on an earlier date due to logistical issues. Notably, Curran was not part of the squad for the first three Tests against India at a time when England’s rotational policy is at the forefront. As part of this arrangement, Jos Buttler and Moeen Ali flew back home after playing a Test match each. Although, such a policy, the board feels will manage the workload of the cricketers efficiently, some have even criticized it suggesting that it hasn’t allowed the Three Lions to put up their Best XI. News Reference :  https://www.sportstiger.com/sam-curran-to-miss-india-tests-to-join-for-white-ball-series

  It was Joe Root, the visiting captain who won the toss in the Series opener and rightly elected to bat first on a fresh Chepauk Wicket. Indian bowlers struggled in one of those rare occasions in home condition as they managed to get only 3 wickets on the first day as England managed to score more than 250 runs. Root led his team from the front as he scored a chance-less Century which was well supported by Young Dominic Sibley from the other end.  News Reference : SportsTiger

As the day for the commencement of India’s Test matches against England closes by, another huge update has arrived in the meantime, and that might excite fans. The Indian team might further add to the tally of Test debutants as all-rounder Axar Patel might be named into the squad.  Axar Patel is an all-rounder from Gujarat who made his first-class debut in 2012. A left-handed batsman and a left-arm orthodox spinner. News Reference : SportsTiger