England have enjoyed a perfect start to life under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum, defeating World Test Champions New Zealand 3-0.
Stokes has replaced Joe Root as captain after he stood down in April, while McCullum was appointed Test coach after Chris Silverwood was sacked following the Ashes. Together, the pair have vowed to get England playing a positive brand of cricket, with Stokes stating his side are "in the entertainment business not the sporting business".
And England played brilliantly against New Zealand, recording their first series whitewash at home since a 2-0 victory over the same opponents in 2013. In the process, England successfully chased totals of over 250 in all three Tests, the first time a side has ever managed to do so in a single series.
And India star Dinesh Karthik believes England are "redefining how Test cricket is played" under Stokes and McCullum. The 37-year-old was full of praise for England, labelling them "great to watch" and looking forward to the upcoming Test against India.
Taking to Twitter, he wrote: "England redefining how TEST cricket is played. Attractive and enjoyable Great to watch #BazBall It’s going to be a superb test match between India and England".
England are currently 2-1 down against India, with the two sides playing four Tests last summer. However, the fifth Test was cancelled at the last minute due to fears of a Covid outbreak within the camp and has been rescheduled to take place this year.
The Test has been moved from Old Trafford to Edgbaston and will get underway on Friday. And Cheteshwar Pujara believes it will be one of India's greatest ever wins if they are able to seal a series victory, having not beaten England in England since 2007.
"I think the most important thing is we have a good bunch of players," Pujara said. "We have quality fast bowlers.
"So the way the guys did in the last four Test matches here, I'm sure the guys are eager to do the same thing again and if we can win this particular Test match and win the series on English soil, I think it will be one of the best victories India has."
