INDIA

Ben Stokes

Ben Stokes: Picking three spinners not 'bold or brave' from England

England have gambled on a three-spinner attack for the first Test against India, handing Tom Hartley a debut alongside Jack Leach and Rehan Ahmed.

Shoaib Bashir

Rohit Sharma 'feels for' Shoaib Bashir as visa complications delay his arrival

India captain Rohit Sharma hopes England's Shoaib Bashir will have his visa issues sorted out quickly as he awaits approval to enter the country.

Tom Hartley

England hand Tom Hartley Test debut in spin-heavy bowling attack

England have included three spinners for the series opener against India, giving Tom Hartley his Test debut in Hyderabad.

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli withdraws from first two Tests against England

India superstar Virat Kohli will not play in the opening two Test matches against England due to personal reasons.

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Rohit Sharma shines as India triumph over Afghanistan in T20 duel featuring two super overs

Rohit Sharma's explosive batting propelled India to a thrilling T20 international victory against Afghanistan securing the win in two super overs with three sixes.

Newlands Cricket Ground

ICC rates Newlands pitch as 'unsatisfactory' after shortest Test match

The International Cricket Council has deemed the Cape Town pitch, where the shortest-ever Test match was recently completed, as "unsatisfactory."