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India would look to do an encore by putting England through another rigorous spin test. (Photo: PTI)

England's trial by spin to continue in Mohali

The PCA Stadium track will be the cynosure of all eyes. Once a paradise for speedsters, the track has now become a rank turner.

25 Nov 2016 1:16 PM

I think it (ball tampering allegations) is just to take focus away from the series, said Virat Kohli. (Photo: AP)

Ball tampering: I don’t pay attention to all those things, says Kohli

A British daily alleged that Virat Kohli was involved in ball tampering during the first India versus England Test in Rajkot.

25 Nov 2016 1:03 PM

There is nothing to worry about. People can allege and write whatever they want in the media, said Anil Kumble as he rubbished ball tampering allegations against Indian Test skipper Virat Kohli. (Photo: AP)

No Indian player involved in ball tampering: Kumble

A British tabloid published footages of Kohli applying saliva to the ball during the first Test against England at Rajkot.

24 Nov 2016 5:06 PM

Patience alone won’t pay against spinners

The other aspect of the Test that augurs well for the future is the advent of Jayant Yadav, who seems a natural.

24 Nov 2016 5:32 AM

As per the ICC regulations on ball tampering, if a complaint is not lodged within five days of the Test match, the issue cannot be taken up. (Photo: PTI)

Ball tampering allegations against Kohli unfounded

The England team have not filed any complaint and have also declined to comment on the issue.

23 Nov 2016 5:16 PM

Parthiv Patel was brought into the Indian side for the third Test against England after Wriddhiman Saha strained his left thigh in the Visakhapatnam Test. (Photo: PTI)

Parthiv Patel recalled for Mohali Test

The Gujarat wicketkeeper-batsman, who replaced injured Wriddhiman Saha in the India side, last played a Test back in 2008.

23 Nov 2016 9:37 AM

Gambhir, who has played a key role in two World Cup finals (World T20 in 2007 and World Cup 2011) may well have run his last lap as far as the national team is concerned. (Photo: PTI)

Gambhir dropped, India recall Bhuvneshwar for England Tests

Bhuvneshwar, who produced a 5-wicket haul against NZ in Kolkata, has been out of action for more than 6 weeks due to a back injury.

22 Nov 2016 6:46 PM

Kohli's knocks of 167 and 81 in the Vizag Test against England have helped the India Test captain climb to fourth in the ICC Test Players Rankings. (Photo: BCCI)

Kohli shoots up to career-high ICC Test batsman rank

Kohli is currently top-ranked in T20Is and has also held the top position in ODI, but has never moved above 10th place in Tests.

22 Nov 2016 1:05 PM

Alastair Cook has expressed confidence that England can bounce back in the series against India. (Photo: PTI)

Ind vs Eng: Alastair Cook confident of turnaround in Mohali Test

England crumbled under pressure and were bowled out for 158 on the fifth day of the second Test while chasing an unlikely target of 405.

22 Nov 2016 9:36 AM

The scorecard may have indicated a huge English defeat but Cook said there were many positives to take from the match. (Photo: AP)

Had India under pressure, excluding Kohli's runs: Cook

Cook said a couple of 'good tosses' could turn England's fortune in the five-Test series, which they are trailing 0-1.

21 Nov 2016 6:35 PM

Jayant Yadav scalped four wickets, chipped in with 62 runs and played a part in a brilliant run out to dismiss England’s Haseeb Hameed in the first innings of the second Test in Visakhapatnam. (Photo: AFP)

Virat Kohli goes gaga over Jayant Yadav

For a young guy to come in and tell me the field he wants, it shows he knows what he is doing, said Kohli.

21 Nov 2016 5:32 PM

Virat Kohli said that England team's lack of intent gave him enough "assurance" that they would crumble anytime. (Photo: AP)

Kohli surprised by England's lack of intent

Virat Kohli was surprised by England's lack of intent in Vizag Test as they came out to chase the mammoth 405-run target.

21 Nov 2016 5:00 PM

It was a good toss to win, no doubt. From losing those five wickets on day two - you have to score first-innings runs - but from that moment we showed a lot of character and fight. We made India work very hard,” said England skipper Alastair Cook. (Photo:

Ind vs Eng, 2nd Test: Cook rues England’s batting show

England were bowled out for 255 in the first innings as India consolidated their position after taking 200-run lead.

21 Nov 2016 2:54 PM

Virat Kohli was adjudged Man of the Match for scoring 248 runs in India’s 246-run win over England in Vizag. (Photo: BCCI)

Vizag gives me Adelaide feel, says Virat Kohli

People, who come to watch the match, help you through tough situations, said the Indian Test skipper.

21 Nov 2016 2:43 PM

India reclaimed the advantage on the 4th day after Jadeja trapped Cook lbw for 54 on what turned out to be the last ball of the day. (Photo: BCCI)

Ind vs Eng: India outplay England, win 2nd Test by 246 runs

India now lead the five-match series 1-0 after the first Test in Rajkot ended in a draw.

21 Nov 2016 1:04 PM

After Sachin, Dravid, and Laxman, Kohli and Ashwin have also decided to take the Tracer Bullet Challenge. (Photo: PTI)

Virat Kohli, R Ashwin, take Ravi Shastri’s Tracer Bullet Challenge

Ravi Shastri has made the 'tracer bullet' famous over the years, uttering the phrase whenever a batsman kit a cracking boundary.

21 Nov 2016 12:33 PM

While Indian spinners struck thrice on day five, Mohammed Shami gave India a crucial breakthrough as he dismissed England’s premier batsman Joe Root. (Photo: AP)

Ind vs Eng: India need 3 wickets to win Vizag Test

England were 142-7 at lunch on day 5 in second Test.

21 Nov 2016 11:48 AM

The Rajkot-born batsman believes that defensive batting makes it difficult to take wickets. (Photo: PTI)

Difficult for England to bat on 5th day pitch: Pujara

Pujara believes that it was imperative for India to use the DRS despite the fact that they wasted both their reviews.

20 Nov 2016 9:07 PM

Each of the England squad member is supposed to be paid £50 day which is Rs 4200 approximately as per current exchange rate. (Photo: AP)

BCCI yet to give allowances to demonetisation-hit England

The BCCI is yet to sign an MoU with the ECB, that woulf allow the england players to receive allowances.

20 Nov 2016 8:30 PM

Cook reached his 53rd Test half-century off 172 balls, including four fours. Given the circumstances, it was unsurprisingly his slowest 50. (Photo: PTI)

Cook falls in last over, England 1 day to survive vs India

The first Test of the five-match series was drawn, and England will be hoping for a similar – if unlikely – outcome in Vizag.

20 Nov 2016 6:03 PM

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