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396/10 (112 ov) & 255/10 (78.3 ov)

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India won by 106 runs.

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253/10 (55.5 ov) & 292/10 (69.2 ov)

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Feb 5 2024 2:48 PM

POM Jasprit Bumrah speaks on his 9-fer

"As I said before, I don't look at numbers. As a youngster I did that and it made me excited. But now it's an added baggage. As a youngster that is the first delivery I learned (yorker). Had seen the legends of the game. Waqar, Wasim and even Zaheer Khan. We're going through a transition so I feel it's my responsibility to help them in any way I can. We discuss certain things. Have been playing with him for a long period of time (Rohit). No not really (competition with Jimmy?). Before a cricketer, I'm a fast bowling fan. If somebody's doing well, kudos to them. I look at the situation, at the wicket and think what are my options. I should not be a one-trick pony," said Bumrah at the post-match presentation.

Feb 5 2024 2:44 PM

India captain Rohit Sharma speaks after emphatic win

"He is a champion player for us (Bumrah). When you win a game like that, you have to look at the overall performance as well. We were good with the bat. You know winning a Test in these conditions is not easy. Wanted our bowlers to step up and they did that. He looks like a good player, understands his game really well. Long way to go for him, has got a lot to offer for our team. Hope he stays humble. Wickets was really good to bat on. If I have to point anything, lot of the batters got starts but couldn't get big score. But I understand they're young and new to the game. Important for us to give them confidence. Very proud of such a young squad to come up against a team like that. Lot of the guys are quite young in terms of playing this form of the game. It'll take some time to be absolutely spot on. Want them to play freely without any pressure. Last couple of years England have been playing good cricket. Knew it wasn't going to be an easy series. Three more to go. We'll keep our check on it and make sure we do most things right," said Rohit in the post-match presentation.

Feb 5 2024 2:43 PM

Losing captain Ben Stokes reflects on the game

"Coming into this last innings, had full belief in ourselves that we'll chase it down. In moments like that, in games with scoreboard pressure, that's where we get the best out of ourselves. Another great game to be a part of. There's no suggestion whatsoever about how to play. Everyone in the dressing room is a quality player. They are good enough to go out there and assess the conditions, and decide how to go about it. I absolutely loved it (captaining the spinners). To put in the performance they did yesterday was incredible. They showed a lot of maturity beyond the years. He's amazing (Anderson). Two guys who're incredible bowlers (Anderson and Bumrah)," said Stokes at the post-match presentation

Feb 5 2024 2:40 PM

Yashasvi Jaiswal speaks about his maiden double hundred

"Wonderful feeling, really enjoyed the game. One of the best moments to win a game for your country. We were just focusing on our process, focused on our fielding and I think it went well. (On pitch) There was a bit of crack and there was some seam movement, so it was a bit hard to play in the fourth innings. (Difference in white ball and red ball) It is very different, in these games I try to play till the end and in white game I go for it from the first ball and have an intent to score. (On Bumrah) The way Bumrah bowled was incredible, it was coming too fast at the slip cordon too. (On second innings batting) My intent was the same, I wanted to play out the new ball and build my innings," said Jaiswal in the post-match presentation.

Feb 5 2024 2:39 PM

Ben Stokes' dismissal

Feb 5 2024 2:37 PM

Jonny Bairstow's wicket

Feb 5 2024 2:35 PM

Breakthrough moment for India Zak Crawley's wicket

Feb 5 2024 2:35 PM

Ollie Pope's wicket

Feb 5 2024 2:34 PM

Rehan Ahmed's dismissal

Feb 5 2024 2:24 PM

India win!

India have completed an emphatic win over England by 106 runs in the second Test at Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam and levelled the series 1-1. England are all out for 292 with Jasprit Bumrah and Ravichandran Ashwin picking three wickets each.

Feb 4 2024 4:49 PM

End of Day 3

England finished on 65/1 after Day 3 as they need 332 runs more to win the second Test. India need nine wickets.

To gain further insights, follow the IND vs ENG 2nd Test, Day 3 Highlights.

Feb 4 2024 4:36 PM

KS Bharat does a Wriddhiman Saha

Wicket number 497 for Ravichandran Ashwin. Ben Duckett departs for 28 runs as England are 50/1. Rehan Ahmed comes out to bat as night watchman.

Feb 4 2024 4:31 PM

End of the 10th over

England are 46/0 after ten overs.

Feb 4 2024 4:14 PM

England Bazzballing!

Six overs gone, the visitors are 31/0. Crawley and Duckett once again managed to give a good start to England.

Feb 4 2024 3:44 PM

Alright then.. Time for chase!

The players get into the field as skipper Rohit Sharma gives the ball to Jasprit Bumrah. Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett open for England. Can India defend it? 14 overs to play today.

Feb 4 2024 3:34 PM

India bundled out for 255 runs

Ravichandran Ashwin departed after scoring 29 runs. India are bundled out for 255 runs as England need 399 runs to win the second Test. Can they get it? We are up for a treat!

Feb 4 2024 3:28 PM

Hartley gets the wicket of Bumrah

Bumrah goes back after playing 25 deliveries. He couldn't open his account as it's a massive wicket for England. India are 255/9, leading by 398 runs.

Feb 4 2024 3:15 PM

Bumrah 🀝🏻 Ashwin

Ashwin is taking the load and playing majority of the balls as Bumrah is accompanying him well. India are 244/8 after 75 overs. Lead by 387 runs.

Feb 4 2024 2:43 PM

Another one bites the dust

Kuldeep Yadav goes for the glory shot but it went straight to Ben Duckett. He departed without making any contribution as India are 229/8

Feb 4 2024 2:36 PM

KS Bharat departs

Such a soft dismissal. Ahmed bowls short and KS Bharat failed to time it. He goes for six and India are 228/7

Feb 4 2024 2:33 PM

Final session of the day

The tea is over and we are back. How much more can the hosts add from here? All eyes on KS Bharat and Ravichandran Ashwin. Rehan Ahmed starts for England.

Feb 4 2024 2:12 PM

It's tea time in Visakhapatnam

India are 227/6 at Tea on Day 3. They are now leading by 370 runs.

Feb 4 2024 2:07 PM

England waste their review

KS Bharat survives as England's review goes in vain. The ball was far away from the leg stump. It was a strong appeal from Rehan Ahmed.

Feb 4 2024 1:56 PM

Axar Patel departs

India lose another wicket. Tom Hartley picked up the wicket as Axar Patel departed after scoring 45 runs. The hosts the 220/6

Feb 4 2024 1:45 PM

Shubman Gill departs

Shubman Gill departed after scoring 104 runs. He tried to play a reverse sweep but the ball hit his hands as Foakes picked up an easy catch. Shoaib Bashir got the better of him.

Feb 4 2024 1:18 PM

CENTURY FOR SHUBMAN GILL

What a knock and what a player! Century in 132 deliveries. His third in Test cricket. India in the driver's seat, 201/4

Feb 4 2024 12:38 PM

6,4,4

Shubman Gill is accelerating. A six followed by back-to-back boundaries off Rehan Ahmed. He moved to 83*

Feb 4 2024 12:13 PM

Time for the second session to begin

Gill to continue alongside Axar Patel while Anderson has been handed the ball.

Feb 4 2024 11:51 AM

ICYMI

Feb 4 2024 11:33 AM

LUNCH HAS BEEN CALLED

What a great session of cricket. Both teams are very much in the contest as India are 130/4. They are now leading by 273 runs. 

Feb 4 2024 11:16 AM

Rajat Patidar departs!

Ben Foakes picked up a brilliant catch as Rajat Patidar departed after scoring nine runs. Rehan Ahmed gave the breakthrough as India are 122/4

Feb 4 2024 11:02 AM

STOKES WITH A PHENOMENAL CATCH

Shreyas Iyer departed after scoring 29 runs. Stokes picked up a brilliant running catch to end Iyer's stay as Tom Hartley picked up his first wicket of the innings. India are 111/3

Feb 4 2024 10:59 AM

HALF-CENTURY FOR SHUBMAN GILL

Shubman Gill brings up his half-centuries with back-to-back boundaries. He reaches to the landmark in just 60 deliveries as the drought his finally over for the youngster!

Feb 4 2024 10:50 AM

Gill and Iyer stitching well

Don't wanna jinx but Shreyas Iyer (29) and Shubman Gill (37) are slowly building a strong partnership. India are 96/2

Feb 4 2024 10:16 AM

End of the 15th over

India are 46/2

Feb 4 2024 10:02 AM

Gill survives another scare

This time, it's the umpire's call that saved Gill. ‘He is surviving by millimetres’ says Harsha Bhogle on the comm box and it's indeed true.

Feb 4 2024 9:55 AM

Gill survives a scare

The on-field umpire gave Gill out after a strong LBW appeal from Tom Hartley. After consulting with Shreyas Iyer, the cricketer called for DRS and interestingly, it hit his bat first. Gill survives but India are in a lot of pressure.

Feb 4 2024 9:47 AM

ANDERSON STRIKES AGAIN

Yashasvi Jaiswal departed after scoring 17 runs. It's Jimmy Anderson once again as India are reduced to 30/2 

Feb 4 2024 9:38 AM

Day 3 begins with Rohit's dismissal

Day 3 begins with a massive blow to the Indian team as James Anderson picked up the wicket of skipper Rohit Sharma. He walked back after scoring 13 runs as India are 29/1

Feb 3 2024 5:08 PM

Stumps on Day 2!

India got into Day 3 unscathed on 28/0 leading by 171 runs. Yashasvi Jaiswal 15* (17), Rohit Sharma 13* (13)

Feb 3 2024 4:42 PM

India innings begins!

Openers Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal walk out to the middle to open the Indian innings.

Feb 3 2024 4:30 PM

England all out!

Jasprit Bumrah gets his sixth wicket as he traps James Anderson in front of the stumps. Anderson lbw b Bumrah 6(19) [4s-1]. Bumrah - 6/45 (15.5 overs). England 253 all out, trail by 143 runs.

Feb 3 2024 4:06 PM

9th wicket down!

Jasprit Bumrah completes his fifer as he gets Tom Hartley caught at slips. Shubman Gill b Bumrah 21(24) [4s-2 6s-1]. England - 234/9.

Feb 3 2024 4:02 PM

Ben Stokes once again left stunned with Bumrah's Brilliance

Jasprit Bumrah continues his sensational show on Day 2 of the IND vs ENG 2nd Test as he cleans up Ben Stokes' stumps. The right-arm seamer has once again responded after being brought into the attack as he got the biggest scalp of the England side. After losing his stumps, the England skipper once again accepted his defeat against the Indian pace spearhead as he dropped his bat after being outfoxed by the speedster. Notably, earlier in the first innings of the first Test, Bumrah destroyed Stokes's stumps with a beauty and the England skipper clapped for him after getting dismissed.

Feb 3 2024 3:56 PM

Jasprit Bumrah completes 150 wickets in Tests

Jasprit Bumrah completes 150 wickets in Tests with Ben Stokes dismissal.

Feb 3 2024 3:53 PM

8th wicket down!

Jasprit Bumrah continues to shine! shatters Ben Stokes' stumps for the second time in the series. Stokes b Bumrah 47(54) [4s-5 6s-1]. England 229/8 trailing by 167 runs.

Feb 3 2024 3:41 PM

Boundary!

Ben Stokes raking on Ashwin! The veteran seamer is having a forgettable day out in the field. Ashwin 0/61 after 12 overs.

Feb 3 2024 3:39 PM

Maximum!

Tom Hartley whacks Kuldeep Yadav for a six. Bazball is on!

Feb 3 2024 3:30 PM

Maximum!

Ben Stokes has begun his power hitting smacks Ashwin for a six!

Feb 3 2024 3:19 PM

7th wicket down!

Kuldeep Yadav dismisses Rehan Ahmed as he hits one straight to Shubman Gill at short mid-wicket. Rehan Ahmed c Shubman Gill b Kuldeep Yadav 6(15) [4s-1]. England - 182/7.

Feb 3 2024 3:00 PM

Sixth wicket down!

Kuldeep Yadav cleans up Ben Foakes with a beauty. Foakes b Kuldeep Yadav 6(10) [4s-1]. England - 172/6.

Feb 3 2024 2:50 PM

Fifth wicket down!

Jasprit Bumrah on fire! He gets rid of Jonny Bairstow as he edges one to slip. Bairstow c Shubman Gill b Bumrah 25(39) [4s-4]. England 159/5.

Feb 3 2024 2:32 PM

Session 3 begins!

The players are walking out to the middle for the start of the third session. Jasprit Bumrah will be eager to send both Stokes and Bairstow back in the pavilion and help India gain a first innings lead. Exciting session waits ahead.

Feb 3 2024 2:15 PM

Tea on Day 2.

England finish on 155/4 after 33 overs. Ben Stokes 5* (10), Jonny Bairstow 24* (28). A great session for India, Jasprit Bumrah got the big wickets of Ollie Pope and Joe Root while Axar Patel got the well-set Zak Crawley (76 off 78) out.

Feb 3 2024 1:49 PM

OLLIE POPE DEPARTS!

'What a bowl and what a bowler' says Harsha Bhogle in the comm box as Jasprit Bumrah gets the better of Ollie Pope with a phenomenal yorker. Test cricket at its best as Pope got out after scoring 23 runs as England are 136/4

Feb 3 2024 1:36 PM

BUMRAH GETS ROOT

England lose their third wicket. Joe Root departs for five as England are 123/3. Bumrah gives an important breakthrough to the Indian team.

Feb 3 2024 1:20 PM

Zak Crawley departs!

Axar Patel strikes in his first over as Zak Crawley departed after scoring 76 runs. Shreyas Iyer picked up a brilliant catch as England are 114/2

Feb 3 2024 1:09 PM

End of the 21st over

England are 106/1. India desperately need some wickets to turn the tables.

Feb 3 2024 12:41 PM

HALF-CENTURY FOR ZAK CRAWLEY

Crawley brings up his half-century in some style. Sweeps for a brilliant six as he completed his half-century in just 52 deliveries. Some player!

Feb 3 2024 12:33 PM

Kuldeep Yadav strikes!

Ben Duckett was dismissed for 21 runs as Rajat Patidar picked up a good catch at the silly point. Kuldeep Yadav gave the first breakthrough as England are 59/1.

Feb 3 2024 12:24 PM

Three boundaries on the trot

Crawley hits three back-to-back boundaries against Jasprit Bumrah. 50 up for England!

Feb 3 2024 12:13 PM

WE ARE BACK!

We are back for the second session of Day 2. England would expect to capitalize on their start while it will be very important for India to pick some wickets.

Feb 3 2024 11:36 AM

STAT ATTACK!

Ravichandran Ashwin currently has 496 Test wickets currently with dismissals of 248 right-handed batters and 248 left-handed batters!

Feb 3 2024 11:35 AM

LUNCH HAS BEEN CALLED

England would be very happy with their performance so far on Day 2. They are 32/0 after six overs as they are trailing by 364 runs at the moment.

Feb 3 2024 11:27 AM

England's onslaught continues

Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett gave the perfect start to England as the visitors are 28/0 after four overs.

Feb 3 2024 11:08 AM

Second innings begin

Jasprit Bumrah starts the proceedings for India while Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett open for England.

Feb 3 2024 10:57 AM

India bundled out for 396 runs

Shoaib Bashir picked up the final wicket as India posted 396 runs in the first innings. Can England take a lead or will India keep up with momentum?

Feb 3 2024 10:52 AM

Jasprit Bumrah departs

Rehan Ahmed picked up the wicket of Bumrah as India are nine down. The star pacer gone after scoring six runs as India are 395/9

Feb 3 2024 10:41 AM

Special ovation

Feb 3 2024 10:41 AM

That's how Jaiswal celebrated his double ton:

Feb 3 2024 10:34 AM

Yashasvi Jaiswal departs!

A magnificent knock from Yashasvi Jaiswal comes to an end. Jonny Bairstow picked up a brilliant catch as James Anderson picked up his third wicket. He departed after scoring 209 runs as India are 383/8

Feb 3 2024 10:12 AM

DOUBLE HUNDRED FOR YASHASVI JAISWAL

Yashasvi Jaiswal becomes the youngest Indian to hit a double century in Test cricket. What a feat for the talented opener. He brings up his double-ton with a six and a four and that shows the mentality! What a knock. 

Feb 3 2024 10:06 AM

Anderson strikes again!

Ravichandran Ashwin goes back to the pavilion after scoring 20 runs. The ball hit his bat and then on his thigh pad as Ben Foakes picked up a great catch. Anderson picked up his second as India are 364/7

Feb 3 2024 9:54 AM

England waste their first review

The ball hit Jaiswal's pad as James Anderson immediately appealed for out. After his appeal was rejected, Ben Stokes called for DRS but it's above the wicket height. The youngster survives.

Feb 3 2024 9:35 AM

AND A NEW BALL IS TAKEN!

Just after one over on Day 2, England have called for the new ball as James Anderson starts the proceedings. 

Feb 3 2024 9:30 AM

DAY 2 BEGINS!

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ravichandran Ashwin start the proceedings for India while Shoaib Bashir starts for England.

Feb 2 2024 4:35 PM

Stumps on Day 1!

India 336/6. Yashasvi Jaiswal 179* (257), Ravichandran Ashwin 5* (10). Shoaib Bashir - 2/100 and Rehan Ahmed - 2/61 were the pick of the bowlers for England. At the end of Day 1, things stand even between both teams as England haven't allowed Indian batters to run away with the game.

Feb 2 2024 4:32 PM

Boundary!

Ravichandran Ashwin smacks Rehan Ahmed over his head for a boundary.

Feb 2 2024 4:25 PM

Sixth wicket down!

KS Bharat cuts Rehan Ahmed straight to point. Another batter throws his wicket away.  Srikar Bharat c Shoaib Bashir b Rehan Ahmed 17(23) [4s-2 6s-1]. India 330/6 after 91 overs. 

Feb 2 2024 4:20 PM

Maximum!

Srikar Bharat sweeps Shoaib Bashir for a maximum over deep mid wicket.

Feb 2 2024 4:16 PM

Yashasvi Jaiswal regsiters his highest score in Tests

The southpaw smacked Rehan Ahmed with a straight six down the ground to get to 177* (253). India 323/5 after 89 overs. 

Feb 2 2024 4:03 PM

5TH WICKET down for India!

Axar Patel cuts Shoaib Bashir straight to Rehan Ahmed. Axar c Rehan Ahmed b Shoaib Bashir 27(51) [4s-4]. India 301/5 

Feb 2 2024 3:58 PM

300 comes up for India

India 300/4 after 85 overs. Jaiswal 165* (243), Axar Patel 27* (50).

Feb 2 2024 3:25 PM

Yashasvi Jaiswal completes 150

Jaiswal cuts Root for a boundary to get to 150. 

Feb 2 2024 3:05 PM

4th wicket down!

Rajat Patidar defenses Rehan Ahmed but the ball rolls back onto the stumps. Unfortunate dismissal for teh debutant. Rajat Patidar b Rehan Ahmed 32(72) [4s-3]. India 249/4 

Feb 2 2024 2:50 PM

50-run stand for the fourth wicket

Jaiswal and Patidar complete 50-run partnership for fourth wicket.

Feb 2 2024 2:33 PM

Final session begins!

The players are making their way out in the middle for the start of the third session. It will be a crucial phase of play for both the sides as it will decided which team has the upper hand heading into the second day. India will look to go to stumps unscathed while England will hope to get 2-3 wickets.

Feb 2 2024 2:13 PM

Tea on Day 1

India 225/3 after 63 overs. Yashasvi Jaiswal 125* (185), Rajat Patidar 25* (47). 4th wicket partnership - 46 (74). Join us in 15 min for the third session.

Feb 2 2024 2:01 PM

Jaiswal's century celebration

Feb 2 2024 1:57 PM

Rajat's bat making some noise!

Back-to-back boundaries for the debutant. He is looking sharp with the bat and would aim to make this opportunity count.

Feb 2 2024 1:51 PM

200 up for India

200 up for the hosts as Jaiswal and Rajat Patidar are slowly building a strong partnership.

Feb 2 2024 1:27 PM

Shreyas Iyer departs!

Shreyas Iyer departed after scoring 27 runs. Tom Hartley breaks the 90-run partnership as India are 179/3. Iyer however won't be happy after once again failing to capitalize on his start.

Feb 2 2024 1:22 PM

Perfect celebration!

Feb 2 2024 1:21 PM

WHAT A PLAYER!

Feb 2 2024 1:20 PM

CENTURY FOR YASHASVI JAISWAL

Hundred for Jaiswal in just 151 deliveries. Missed his well-deserved century in Hyderabad and celebrates in style in Vizag. What a terrific knock!

Feb 2 2024 1:03 PM

Three boundaries on the trot

Yashasvi Jaiswal is on song as the youngster smashed three boundaries on the trot. He moves to 85* runs!

Feb 2 2024 12:58 PM

End of the 43rd over

India are 139/2

Feb 2 2024 12:38 PM

MAN OF MULTIPLE RECORDS!

Feb 2 2024 12:28 PM

Cautious approach continues for team India

The Indian batters are in no hurry. They want to bat for long hours and it shows by their intent. 35 overs gone, India are 112/2

Feb 2 2024 12:11 PM

We are back for the second session

Jaiswal and Iyer to continue while Jo Root starts for England.

Feb 2 2024 11:32 AM

Four to finish the first session

Shreyas Iyer drives for a four as India are 103/2 after 31 overs. Time for lunch!

Feb 2 2024 11:26 AM

HALF-CENTURY FOR YASHASVI JAISWAL

Another half-century for Yashasvi Jaiswal. Proper Test knock from the youngster. He is walking the walk against England.

Feb 2 2024 11:22 AM

JIMMY ANDERSON STRIKES!

Shubman Gill once again failed to capitalize on his start as he departed after scoring 34 runs. Veteran pacer James Anderson got the better of him once again in Test cricket as India are 89/2

Feb 2 2024 11:16 AM

Back-to-back boundaries

Shubman Gill hits back-to-back boundaries against Shoaib Bashir. He is showing a positive intent and 'contrasting to his previous knock' says Kevin Pietersen in the comm box.

Feb 2 2024 11:04 AM

End of the 25th over

India are 68/1. Jaiswal and Gill are slowly building a strong partnership. 

Feb 2 2024 10:41 AM

Fans not happy with India's approach

Feb 2 2024 10:39 AM

BASHIR GETS HIS FIRST TEST WICKET!

Shoaib Bashir on his Test debut picked up the wicket of Rohit Sharma. He's in absolute delight. The Indian skipper goes for 14 as India are 40/1

Feb 2 2024 10:17 AM

Just one off the over

Debutant Shoaib Bashir gave away just one run in his first over. 12 overs gone, India are 28/0

Feb 2 2024 10:14 AM

No hurry!

India are 27/0 after 11 overs.

Feb 2 2024 9:52 AM

End of the fifth over

India are 14/0. Cautious approach from the Indian openers.

Feb 2 2024 9:37 AM

Welcomes him with a boundary

Jaiswal welcomes Root with a boundary on the very first ball. CLEAR INTENT!

Feb 2 2024 9:35 AM

WAIT A MIN!

Joe Root has been handed the new ball from the other end!

Feb 2 2024 9:35 AM

First run on the board

Jaiswal flicks it on the last ball of the first over to pick up a single. Cautious start from the Indian opener.

Feb 2 2024 9:30 AM

TIME TO BEGIN!

Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal are making their way to the crease while James Anderson has been handed the new ball.

Feb 2 2024 9:26 AM

India Playing XI:

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Rajat Patidar, Shreyas Iyer, Srikar Bharat (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mukesh Kumar

Feb 2 2024 9:25 AM

ENGLAND PLAYING XI:

Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes (c), Ben Foakes (wk), Rehan Ahmed, Tom Hartley, Shoaib Bashir, James Anderson

Feb 2 2024 9:24 AM

Here's what Ben Stokes said after the toss:

"Would have batted as well. It was a great last week, but we know India will come back hard. To come from behind like we did was very pleasing. We'll take the confidence from that, but new week now. It is an amazing atmosphere to play in for the boys. To get such an opportunity at the start of their career will do wonders for their confidence. Two changes - Shoaib Bashir and James Anderson come in for Jack Leach and Mark Wood," Stokes said.

Feb 2 2024 9:24 AM

Here's what Rohit said after of the toss:

"We'll bat first. Looks a good pitch, the pitch will do its thing, we need to play good cricket. What happened in Hyderabad is history, we need to move on. We have spoken on things we need to do, now we need to execute on our plans. I thought we batted well in the first innings, but didn't have the same intent. Similarly, in the second innings with the bowl there was a brilliant knock by Ollie Pope. Injuries are part and parcel of the game, but that's why we have the guys sitting on the bench. Two unforced changes (meant forced) - Jadeja and KL miss out, and Siraj has been rested. We've got Mukesh, Kuldeep and Rajat Patidar making his debut," Rohit said.

Feb 2 2024 9:23 AM

GOOD MORNING FROM VISAKHAPATNAM!

Good morning fellas! Another epic encounter is upon us as India take on England in the second of the five-match Test series. The hosts have won the toss and elected to bat first.

As cricket enthusiasts gear up for the second clash in the five-match series between India and England, all eyes are on Visakhapatnam where the action is set to unfold on Friday at 09:30 local time at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium.

The first test in Hyderabad last week had fans on the edge of their seats as England clinched a nail-biting victory by 28 runs, shaking up expectations for the series. 

India, historically dominant at home, face a tough challenge after going winless in their last three home Tests. With key players sidelined, the team are gearing up for a battle to level the series at 1-1. In a setback for India, KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja will be absent from the lineup due to quadriceps and hamstring injuries, joining Virat Kohli and Mohammad Shami on the sidelines. The team is expected to introduce Kuldeep Yadav and Rajat Patidar to fill the void.

Ben Stokes' leadership continues to propel England forward, displaying remarkable resilience in their comeback win in Hyderabad. Undeterred by the conditions, England are poised for another strong performance in Vizag. With spinner Jack Leach ruled out due to a knee injury, England are set to grant a Test cap to Shoaib Bashir, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the upcoming clash.

The head-to-head stats favor England, having won their last two encounters and three of the last four against India. The overall record stands at 51-31 in favor of England.

Pitch Report & Weather Condition

The ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam is expected to offer batter-friendly surface. However, the wicket will gradually favour spin as the game progresses. Batting in the fourth innings is expected to be a tough ask as usual. With temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius throughout the match and no rain forecast, players must contend with high humidity levels around 70%. 

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