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Post by oldhamexile on Jan 22, 2024 9:24:21 GMT
I imagine that Bohannon and Jennings will be disappointed that Dan Lawrence has been called up to replace Harry Brook in the touring party. Jennings in particular, given his great skill against spin, can count himself unlucky.
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Post by Admin on Jan 22, 2024 10:00:18 GMT
It's being broadcast on TNT so it should be an explosive series!!!!!
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Post by Admin on Jan 22, 2024 10:04:37 GMT
India batter Virat Kohli has withdrawn from the first two Tests against England for personal reasons.
The 35-year-old former captain has told India skipper Rohit Sharma and the side's management that "certain personal situations demand his presence and undivided attention".
The five-Test series begins in Hyderabad on Thursday.
Kohli's withdrawal comes one day after England batter Harry Brook returned to the UK for personal reasons.
Kohli, who has played 113 Tests for India, is fourth on their list of all-time leading run-scorers, with 8,848.
He has not missed a Test for India for more than two years, when he was ruled out of the match against South Africa in Johannesburg with a back spasm.
"Virat has emphasised that while representing the country has always been his top priority, certain personal situations demand his presence and undivided attention," said a statement from the Board of Control for Cricket in India.
"The BCCI respects his decision and the board and team management has extended its support to the star batter and is confident in the abilities of the remaining squad members to step up.
"The BCCI requests the media and fans to respect Virat Kohli's privacy during this time and refrain from speculating on the nature of his personal reasons."
India will name a replacement in the squad for Kohli, who led the side in 68 Tests between 2014 and 2022.
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Post by Admin on Jan 22, 2024 12:11:57 GMT
FIRST TEST 25/1/2024
Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad The Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, commonly known as Uppal Stadium, is an international cricket stadium in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. It is owned and operated by Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA). It is the home ground of Hyderabad cricket team and Hyderabad women's cricket team.[4] Located in the eastern suburb of Uppal, it has a seating capacity of 39,200 and extends across 15 acres of land.[1] It serves as the home ground the IPL team Sunrisers Hyderabad. As of 18 October 2023, it has hosted 5 Tests, 10 ODIs, and 3 T20Is. The stadium hosted the first and the final game of 2017 IPL edition, and the final of 2019 IPL. The stadium hosted its first ICC event in October 2023 during the 2023 Cricket World Cup. It is renamed after the former prime minister of India Rajiv Gandhi.[5] History Before the stadium was built, HCA hosted domestic and international matches at the Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium in the Fateh Maidan sports complex at Basheerbagh in central Hyderabad. The ground's proprietor was the Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh state (Now Sports Authority of Telangana State) due to which HCA had limited authority and control over the ground, due to which it decided to built their own stadium.[5]In 2003, the proposal for a new stadium was submitted by HCA to the government[6] of erstwhile Andhra Pradesh, then headed by N. Chandrababu Naidu. The proposal was quickly cleared and HCA was allocated a budget for the same. The government also identified a large piece of land suitable for the project at Uppal.[7] Most of the funding for the project came after an open auction of the stadium's title was held. Visaka Industries Limited won the auction with a bid price of ₹65,00,00,000. A sum of ₹43,00,00,000 was paid in advance and the stadium was named "Visakha International Cricket Stadium" in 2004.[8] By 2005 when most of the stadium was built, it was ready to host its first ODI Match between India and South Africa. However, Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy the former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh (before the separation of Telangana) decided to change the name of the stadium to Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in memory of the former Prime Minister of India Rajiv Gandhi.[3] Following this decision, HCA was required to pay Visakha Industries six times the contract price in accordance with the contract clauses governing any subsequent renaming of the stadium or the Visakha name not remaining attached to the stadium. HCA however, following some negotiations by Govt, got away with paying an amount of ₹43,00,00,000, i.e. the contract price only.[8][9] The ends are named Pavilion End and North End. On the retirement of VVS Laxman, the HCA decided to honor the veteran by naming the North End after him.[10] Domestic cricket Inside view of the arena amid an IPL game Sunrisers Hyderabad is a cricket franchise based in Hyderabad city. The team is owned by Kalanithi Maran of the Sun TV Network. Aiden Markram is the captain of the team. Brian Lara is the head coach and Simon Helmot is the assistant coach of the team. Dale Steyn and Muttiah Muralitharan are the bowling coaches of the team. The team won the 2016 IPL. So far this stadium has served as the home ground of the Sunrisers and defunct franchise Deccan Chargers.[citation needed] Its official jersey was unveiled on 8 March 2013, and the team anthem directed by GV Prakash Kumar was released on 12 March 2013. Their logo was unveiled on 20 December 2012, along with the announcement that the team's management would be led by Kris Srikkanth, Tom Moody, and VVS Laxman.[citation needed] In IPL 2019, Hyderabad Cricket Association won the award for best ground and pitch.[11] |
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Post by Admin on Jan 23, 2024 19:30:44 GMT
Shoaib Bashir returned to England visa issues
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Post by man in the stand on Jan 24, 2024 12:48:50 GMT
Athers thinks India will win the series...based on having better spinners... Radio commentary on Talksport...
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Post by oldhamexile on Jan 24, 2024 13:37:09 GMT
Athers thinks India will win the series...based on having better spinners... Radio commentary on Talksport... I suspect most people think India will win! Glad Talksport have the tour, better commentary than TMS. |
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Post by MickeyG on Jan 24, 2024 13:50:51 GMT
Indian should win comfortably. Home soil, better players and probably better tactics. I see some of our batters looking stupid against the Indian spinners as we try and tonk out.
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Post by Admin on Jan 24, 2024 15:05:57 GMT
England: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonathan Bairstow, Ben Stokes, Ben Foakes, Rehan Ahmed, Tom Hartley, Mark Wood, Jack Leach
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Post by chris on Jan 24, 2024 17:45:32 GMT
Shoaib Bashir returned to England visa issues |
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Post by man in the stand on Jan 25, 2024 10:22:35 GMT
Kerrigan type debut for Hartley...😯
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Post by Admin on Jan 25, 2024 14:24:36 GMT
As per no matches before a Test under cooked 1 down by Sunday
First Test, Hyderabad (day one of five):
England 246: Stokes 70; Ashwin 3-68, Jadeja 3-88
India 119-1: Jaiswal 76*; Leach 1-24
India trail by 127 runs
Scorecard
India raced to 119-1 to give some context to England's 246 all out on an action-packed first day of the first Test in Hyderabad.
After winning a crucial toss on a pitch already offering so much to the spinners, the tourists found themselves 60-3 and 137-6.
But captain Ben Stokes, playing for the first time since having knee surgery in November, made a superb 70 to marshal the tail.
Stokes, who lofted three sixes, shared 38 with debutant Tom Hartley and 41 with Mark Wood as England added 109 for their last four wickets. Eight wickets fell to spin, including three each for Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja.
England appeared to be in the game, only for India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal to make light of the conditions. He dished out some particularly brutal treatment to left-arm spinner Hartley, whose first ball in Test cricket was belted for six.
Jaiswal raced to a half-century from 47 balls, adding 80 for the first wicket with captain Rohit Sharma in 12 overs, before the skipper skied Jack Leach to Stokes at mid-on.
Left-hander Jaiswal ended on 76 not out to leave India 127 behind at the close. Hartley conceded an eye-watering 63 from only nine overs and England have already burned all three of their reviews.
Hyderabad lives up to the hype
This was a compelling first day, one that lived up to all of the pre-series hype. Though it followed the pattern of England's previous battles against spin in this country, the way the tourists looked to counter both the conditions and India's skilful bowlers was utterly riveting and lapped up by a noisy crowd.
For all the talk of spin - both teams have picked three spinners - India swung the new ball but used it poorly. England had added 41 in eight overs before a frustrated Rohit called on his slow bowlers and the complexion of the game changed.
Through a combination of loose shots, superb bowling and some marginal decisions, England went through spells of losing 3-5 and then 3-16 to be in danger of subsiding, before Stokes played another of his back-to-the-wall specials.
Given the pitch, England's total felt competitive - it was higher than seven of the eight totals they made here three years ago - yet Jaiswal immediately showed his intent in the second over by belting Hartley over the leg side.
Even in these conditions, the debate will be whether England were right to pick three spinners, especially two as inexperienced as Hartley and 19-year-old Rehan Ahmed. Yes, the surface is helpful, but are these bowlers good enough to exploit it?
The answer is still to be revealed, though the early signs are not good. In theory, England have the advantage of bowling last - if India let them.
Super Stokes keeps England competitive
When Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley were tucking into some wayward new-ball bowling from Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, it looked as though England's 'Bazball' tactics would overwhelm India in the way they have done so many other opponents.
But England have not encountered anything like these conditions since Stokes became captain and, by the end, their run-rate of 3.81 was the third slowest in a first innings of his 19 Tests since taking charge.
Duckett was lbw to Ashwin - the fourth time in as many innings the off-spinner has dismissed the left-hander in Tests - a skittish Ollie Pope edged to slip and Crawley loosely chipped to mid-off.
Though Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow were composed in a stand of 61, the latter was bowled by a trimmer from left-arm spinner Axar Patel, while Root top-edged a sweep and the recalled Ben Foakes tentatively edged to slip.
At this point, Stokes had only eight, but found plenty of willing allies in the lower order. Hartley was enterprising for his 23, including a six, and it was after he was bowled by Jadeja that Stokes cut loose.
Taking advantage of being dropped by wicketkeeper KS Bharat on 44, he took 42 runs from the last 29 balls he faced before being dismissed, including back-to-back sixes off Jadeja to pass 50.
Even with last-man Leach for company there was still time for another straight six until he was bowled advancing at Bumrah, who produced a beauty that jagged to hit middle stump.
India make early statement of intent
India have a formidable home record, with no series defeats since 2012. Without key figures Virat Kohli, Mohammed Shami and Rishabh Pant, they still showed England the size of the task that awaits them over these five Tests.
The spin trio were irresistible. Axar and Ashwin were deadly accurate to exploit the conditions and although Jadeja went at nearly five an over, he got extra bounce to claim the crucial wicket of Root. When the spinners were not in the attack, Bumrah found vicious bite from the surface.
But the most chastening element of the day for England was the way Jaiswal led the assault with the bat, especially against Hartley, who became the first England spinner to open the bowling on Test debut since 1921.
After his slog sweep to Hartley's first ball, Jaiswal repeated the shot for another six in the same over, then settled into lovely strokes through the off side. Too often Hartley lost his length and a nine-over opening spell felt too long and a mis-step from Stokes.
Leach at least forced Rohit to miscue to Stokes, after which Ahmed was introduced. The leg-spinner was given similar treatment to Hartley, going for 22 from his three overs.
'I can't see that pitch getting any better' - what they said
England opener Ben Duckett on TNT Sports: "Obviously you want to make a few more but on that pitch it was quite tricky. There was consistent spin throughout the day. We were really happy.
"On another day we take three or four wickets and it is completely different. They played really well. You never know, we take two or three wickets in the morning and I can't see that pitch getting any better."
India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin: "We were extremely consistent so we were happy.
"I think 240 was a competitive total, that's how we felt. It was probably 20 or 30 more runs than we would have liked to concede. The start that our openers gave us was brilliant. If someone can kick on tomorrow and get us a century, we will be in a very good position."
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Post by chris on Jan 25, 2024 17:24:52 GMT
Little known fact? Four of the last 10 players to make their test debut for England were Lancashire players at the time of their debut.
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Post by Butter_Fingers on Jan 25, 2024 18:56:46 GMT
Little known fact? Four of the last 10 players to make their test debut for England were Lancashire players at the time of their debut. Little known because it's not true. 4 of the last 16 maybe .... |
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Post by Butter_Fingers on Jan 25, 2024 19:11:23 GMT
Little known fact? Four of the last 10 players to make their test debut for England were Lancashire players at the time of their debut. Little known because it's not true. 4 of the last 16 maybe ....  |
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