"I would say it's a concern that one of England's best three players of spin. I would say Bairstow is alongside Joe Root and Ben Stokes in that - has been given a boarding pass home and the others are going to Chennai," Hussain was quoted as saying by Sky Sports. … [Read more...] about Nasser Hussain urges England to “rethink” decision to rest Jonny Bairstow for first two Tests in India
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Rahul Dravid on Receiving Praise For India’s Historic Series Win Over Australia: ‘The Boys Deserve All The Credit’
“Before such tours, the support staff of the Indian team, A team, U-19 team, selectors, and Dravid discuss which bucket of players we want to concentrate on. The performances in the Ranji Trophy matter in the selection of the A-team. Mayank Agarwal and Vihari were picked from there. The A teams have a great guy like Dravid working with them, from where they go to someone as good as Shastri in the national team. It’s a seamless transition.” Paranjpe told Indian Express. … [Read more...] about Rahul Dravid on Receiving Praise For India’s Historic Series Win Over Australia: ‘The Boys Deserve All The Credit’
India vs England: BCCI mulling to allow fans at Motera Stadium during T20I series, hints board official
"In view of the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic, the BCCI has decided not to take any kind of risk with the safety of the players during the forthcoming India-England Test series. The players, officials will be undergoing strict quarantine and several rounds of COVID-19 tests before entering the bio-bubble. As per BCCI directive, the first two Tests between February 5-17 being held at MA Chidambaram Stadium will take place behind closed doors," he wrote. "TNCA will not be issuing tickets or sub-committee badges." … [Read more...] about India vs England: BCCI mulling to allow fans at Motera Stadium during T20I series, hints board official
England spinners need to be patient, Leach’s accuracy key to success in India: Swann
"The one thing that I used to say to myself is, it's going to spin and it does spin - even on day one where they are fairly flat pitches," Swann said on the Hussain and Key Cricket show. … [Read more...] about England spinners need to be patient, Leach’s accuracy key to success in India: Swann
Ahead of England’s India visit, Pietersen posts Dravid’s tips on playing spin bowling
England openers Sibley and Crawley, who have been named in the squad for the upcoming Test series in India, have been struggling against left-arm Sri Lanka spinner Lasith Embuldeniya, who took their wickets in both the first and second Test of the ongoing series. … [Read more...] about Ahead of England’s India visit, Pietersen posts Dravid’s tips on playing spin bowling