Ollie Pope expressed admiration for how Ben Stokes has "transformed the game," as the England captain prepares for his 100th Test match this week.
The second Test between New Zealand and South Africa at Seddon Park saw Rachin Ravindra help limit the visitors to 220 for six at stumps on day one.
A quad injury has ruled out India's middle-order batter KL Rahul from the crucial third Test against England in Rajkot this week.
Spinner Jack Leach is on his way home after it was revealed he will not be able to play any more part in England's tour to India because of a knee injury.
Several reports suggest that India talisman Virat Kohli's absence from the ongoing Test series against England will continue.
Jasprit Bumrah became the first fast bowler from India to top the Test bowling rankings following his nine-wicket hall in the second Test against England.