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India vs England: Jack Leach ruled out of Second Test with knee problem as tourists make replacement plan

Spinner had picked up issue during First Test

Evening Standard · Jan 31, 2024

In Pope’s attack, glimpses of Pietersen’s 2012 knock. But English Bazball will still need India tweak

If you can’t resist comparisons across different eras of English batters, you may have already put Ollie Pope in Ian Bell’s mould, and not merely for his short and stocky frame. After all, Pope resembles Bell’s compact presence at the crease, technical poise in building an innings, and an often…

Newslaundry · Jan 31, 2024

Spinners gives us best opportunity to beat India, says England skipper Ben Stokes

NEW DELHI: Before debutant spinner Tom Hartley's remarkable performance in bowling England to a historic win in the first Test against India, captain Ben Stokes had expressed confidence in the spinners selected for the series.

The Times of India · Jan 30, 2024

India vs England, 1st Test: Tom Hartley claims seven for 62 as India falter in chase, England win series opener by 28 runs

HYDERABAD: The first Test between India and England saw fortunes fluctuate wildly and the hunter become the hunted. The hosts will rue their profligacy with the ball on the last two days, though.

The Times of India · Jan 29, 2024

‘Our greatest triumph’: Ben Stokes lauds England’s remarkable recovery in India

Captain Ben Stokes praised the displays of Ollie Pope and Tom Hartley in England’s historic victory over India in Hyderabad

The Guardian - UK · Jan 28, 2024

Don't think there was a lot of help, I had to keep a cool head: Tom Hartley

NEW DELHI: Left-arm spinner Tom Hartley on Sunday said that the pitch used for the first Test against India didn't provide significant assistance to the spinners and the debutant had to 'keep a cool head' while bowing in the fourth innings.

The Times of India · Jan 28, 2024

Ravindra Jadeja doubtful starter for second England Test with hamstring niggle

NEW DELHI: Ben Stokes running out Ravindra Jadeja not only proved to be the turning point in the match on Day 4 of the first Test in Hyderabad, it also saw the star India all-rounder struggling with a hamstring problem soon after he failed to make his ground at the…

The Times of India · Jan 28, 2024

England’s Tom Hartley embraces ‘the Stokes way’ on day of the underdog

The debutant’s seven-wicket haul inspired a historic comeback against India as Shamar Joseph stunned Australia in Brisbane

The Guardian - UK · Jan 28, 2024

Greatest win since I have taken over captaincy: Ben Stokes

NEW DELHI: England captain Ben Stokes on Sunday described win over India in first Test in Hyderabad as the 'greatest' victory since he took over Test captaincy from Joe Root.

The Times of India · Jan 28, 2024

231 was definitely gettable, we didn't bat well enough: Rohit Sharma

NEW DELHI: India skipper Rohit Sharma on Sunday expressed disappointment with his top batsmen's performance in the opening Test against England in Hyderabad. He noted their lack of resilience and determination, contrasting it with the fighting spirit displayed by the lower-order batsmen.

The Times of India · Jan 28, 2024