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Two positive tests in the England camp were subsequently declared false. A common South African view of why that tour failed revolves around England listing as a condition of their agreement to play the series in South Africa that they be allowed to leave the squads' shared hotel to play golf. CSA acquiesced, and the visitors embraced that privilege enthusiastically by taking to five different golf courses spread between 13 and 72 kilometers from their hotel on eight of the 24 days they were in the country. It seems the lesson landed firmly with CSA - all involved were confined to the hotel for the Sri Lanka series - and will influence arrangements for Australia's tour. … [Read more...] about Australia’s South Africa tour still on, but could be complicated

Zak Crawley column: I still back my game-planLawrence's impressive debut and Bairstow's successful return after a year out of the Test arena has added to England's batting depth, which will be boosted further in India by the expected returns of Ben Stokes, Ollie Pope and Rory Burns. … [Read more...] about Joe Root says India’s win in Australia makes England’s series vs Virat Kohli’s men more exciting

"Before the Brisbane Test started, Ravi bhai had one mantra, 'Nattu is no less than (Jasprit) Bumrah and Washy is no less than Ashwin, and that will be your mindset'. If you two are crossing that boundary line wearing that India cap, you are no less than the person next to you. … [Read more...] about “Wear that 36 all out like a badge,” R Sridhar recalls Ravi Shastri’s inspiring words after Adelaide disaster

The right-arm pacer decided not to return home to attend the last rites due to bio-bubble restrictions with an eye on the coronavirus pandemic, instead chose to stay with his team and fulfil his father's dream i.e. to represent India. The cricketer made his Test debut on the tour and impressed everyone with his bowling performances in the three Tests he was a part of the Indian side. … [Read more...] about Mohammed Siraj goes straight to his father’s grave after landing in Hyderabad, dedicates series win to him

The other benefit to the ECB's policy is that there will be opportunities for those on the fringes of England's team. Dan Lawrence and Bairstow would probably not have been given a chance against Sri Lanka had the likes of Stokes been picked. They both did well, increasing the competition amongst the squad. When Buttler leaves India, Ben Foakes will get an opportunity. By the end of March, England's squad may have significantly more depth than it has now. … [Read more...] about England’s rotation policy: A move anchored in flexibility and pragmatism