Page 2 - Latest Updates on Motera Stadium
India vs England: Record crowd post Covid-19 in 1st T20 International
The T20 International between India and England at the Motera Stadium possibly saw the largest crowd at a venue ever since cricket resumed post Covid-19 lockdown with as many as 57,000 people
 "India vs England: Record crowd post Covid-19 in 1st T20 International")
2nd T20 preview: India needs better batting effort from 'X factor' players
Left shaken by a bunch of world-class operators, the Indian team's white-ball stars will be aiming to put up an improved batting effort in the 2nd T20I against England at Motera Stadium on March 14
 "2nd T20 preview: India needs better batting effort from 'X factor' players")
IND vs ENG 1st T20: Was excited to bowl first on a slow wicket, says Archer
England pacer Jofra Archer said bowling first on the two-paced Motera track gave them a bit of an advantage as they exploited the conditions early
 "IND vs ENG 1st T20: Was excited to bowl first on a slow wicket, says Archer")
IND vs ENG: Not aware of what to do on Motera pitch for 1st T20, says Kohli
Outgunned by England on a tricky pitch, India skipper Virat Kohli admitted that his team was clueless about handling the challenge posed by the conditions in the first T20 international at Motera
 "IND vs ENG: Not aware of what to do on Motera pitch for 1st T20, says Kohli")
IND vs ENG T20: Irfan feels 'pace was the difference' between the two teams
Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan feels that 'pace was the difference' between the two sides as Team India lost the first T20 International by eight wickets to England on March 12
 "IND vs ENG T20: Irfan feels 'pace was the difference' between the two teams")
IND vs ENG 2nd T20 playing 11: Suryakumar, Ishan Kishan make debut today
India made two surprise changes, Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav, while England made one, bringing in Tom Curran for Mark Wood. Check IND vs ENG playing 11 here
 "IND vs ENG 2nd T20 playing 11: Suryakumar, Ishan Kishan make debut today")
50% crowd allowed for IND vs ENG T20I series: Gujarat Cricket Association
The Gujarat Cricket Association (GCA) has decided to allow 50 per cent spectators during the India-England T20 International series at the Narendra Modi Stadium here owing to the COVID-19 pandemic.
 "50% crowd allowed for IND vs ENG T20I series: Gujarat Cricket Association")
India vs England: Dhawan sweats it out in training ahead of first T20I
India opener Shikhar Dhawan has kept no stone unturned to prepare for the upcoming five-match T20I series against India
 "India vs England: Dhawan sweats it out in training ahead of first T20I")
India vs England 1st T20 playing 11: Check VVS Laxman's prediction here
Former India batsman VVS Laxman picks Rohit Sharma and Rahul as the opening pair for India vs England T20 International series, starting March 12 at Narendra Modi Stadium, also known as Motera Stadium
 "India vs England 1st T20 playing 11: Check VVS Laxman's prediction here")
India vs England 1st T20: Big crowd likely at Motera Stadium on March 12
The India vs England T20 International series begins on Friday, is likely to see much better crowds than Tests with over 40,000 tickets already sold
 "India vs England 1st T20: Big crowd likely at Motera Stadium on March 12")
IND vs ENG 4th Test Day 3 highlights: India wins by an innings and 25 runs
India to lock horns with New Zealand in ICC World Test Championship final, scheduled to take place on June 18-22, at Lord's cricket ground. Check India vs England 4th Test highlights and scorecard
 "IND vs ENG 4th Test Day 3 highlights: India wins by an innings and 25 runs")
For teams like us, ICC World Test Championship is just a distraction: Kohli
Ahead of the 4th Test against England, India skipper Virat Kohli said the World Test Championship (WTC) is a distraction for them as the team is already motivated enough to play Test cricket
 "For teams like us, ICC World Test Championship is just a distraction: Kohli")
Check India vs England 4th Test final playing 11, head-to-head details here
Mohammed Siraj replaces Bumrah while England makes two changes in its playing 11. Check IND vs ENG playing 11 and head to head stats here
 "Check India vs England 4th Test final playing 11, head-to-head details here")
India vs England 4th Test toss result, final playing 11, live streaming
India needs to win the final Test match to be the second finalist in the World Test Championship. Check IND vs ENG 4th Test match time, live telecast and streaming details here
 "India vs England 4th Test toss result, final playing 11, live streaming")
IND vs ENG: Zak Crawley expects pitch for 4th Test to behave like the 3rd
Young England opener Zak Crawley echoed Rahane's sentiments on the Motera strip which he believes will be 'similar' in nature but red ball will make it 'slightly easier' for the batsmen
 "IND vs ENG: Zak Crawley expects pitch for 4th Test to behave like the 3rd")
Pitch for the 4th Test will be similar to last two Tests: Ajinkya Rahane
India's Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane said there is no need to take criticism of the spin-friendly pitches in the country 'seriously' as not a word is spoken about the 'damp' tracks elsewhere
 "Pitch for the 4th Test will be similar to last two Tests: Ajinkya Rahane")
IND vs ENG: Records that were laid to rest in 3rd Test at Motera Stadium
Virat Kohli's team won the third Test by 10 wickets inside two days at the Narendra Modi Stadium, populary known as Motera Stadium
 "IND vs ENG: Records that were laid to rest in 3rd Test at Motera Stadium")
Wearing shoes with rubber sole: Azharuddin's advice to batsmen on turners
Wearing shoes with rubber soles, assured footwork and proper shot-selection are the keys to success for batsmen on a 'rank turner' like the Motera pitch, feels Mohammed Azharuddin
 "Wearing shoes with rubber sole: Azharuddin's advice to batsmen on turners")
India vs England: Former players feel Motera pitch not ideal for Tests
Several former players, including Harbhajan Singh and VVS Laxman, said that the spin-friendly Motera pitch was not ideal for Test cricket, an opinion that was not shared by legendary Sunil Gavaskar
 "India vs England: Former players feel Motera pitch not ideal for Tests")
It's for ICC to decide whether Motera pitch is fit for purpose: Joe Root
Joe Root said it is up to the ICC, and not the players, to decide whether the Motera pitch is suitable for Test cricket after his side was crushed inside two days by India in a low-scoring day-nighter
 "It's for ICC to decide whether Motera pitch is fit for purpose: Joe Root")
