IND vs ENG 5th Test Day 1 highlights: India 135-1, trails by 83 runs

5th Test | India vs England Day 1 Highlights: Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill were at the crease at stumps on Day 1, Yashasvi Jaiswal was back to pavillion after scoring 58-ball 57

8:38 AM

Here's how Rohit Sharma's captaincy lite up IND vs ENG Test series

Probably the biggest test of Rohit Sharma's leadership at home came against England's "Bazballers," and not only did the captain of India win, but he also "learned a lot" about leadership in what he called a "series of comebacks." In all four of the Test matches that have been played so far, India has been under pressure. However, following the disaster in Hyderabad, the home team was able to regain pressure and win the series in Ranchi. On Thursday, the finale begins right here.

"Honestly, I don't know what Bazball means... whether it is to go and strike? whether it is to go and defend and wait for the loose ball? because I've not seen any wild swinging from anyone. I don't know exactly what this term means," Rohit said on Wednesday.  

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8:23 AM

Ashwin, Bairstow set for century of Tests together

India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin and England batsman Jonny Bairstow will play in their 100th match together for just the fourth time in history of cricket when they take the field here on Thursday.

 

The first time this happened was in 2000 at Old Trafford when former England captain Michael Atherton and Alec Stewart achieved the milestone against the West Indies.

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8:18 AM

Ashwin's 100th Test: What led to his withdrawal from 4th Test

Chitra Ravichandran was unconscious while laying in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of a hospital in Chennai. When she saw her son Ravichandran Ashwin by her bedside, she asked him one simple question: "Why did you come?" After learning that his mother had been hospitalized after a blackout, Ashwin hurried back to his Chennai home during the third game against England in Rajkot, just hours after becoming the second Indian bowler after Anil Kumble to reach 500 Test wickets.

"When I landed and got to the hospital, my mom was slipping in and out of consciousness, and the first thing she asked me was, 'Why did you come?' The next time she was conscious, she said, "I think you should go back because the Test match is happening," Ashwin told on the eve of his 100th Test.  

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7:55 AM

India vs England 5th Test: Rohit Sharma on domestic cricket

Unless they have been deemed "unfit" by the BCCI's medical staff, India captain Rohit Sharma wants players who are not on national duty to make themselves available for domestic cricket.

 

The 2023 ODI World Cup players Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer were excluded from the pool of centrally contracted cricketers after they disregarded the board's directive regarding the Ranji Trophy. The Indian cricket board sent a strong message to players who prioritize one format over the other, advising all contracted cricketers to give "precedence" to domestic cricket.

 

Rohit clarified that the change affects all players, not just a select few, prior to the last Test matchup with England.

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7:51 AM

India vs England 5th Test Preview

India's premier off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin will be eyeing a memorable outing in his landmark 100th Test when the unassailable hosts face a fallen England in the finale of what has been a riveting five-match series.
 

India maintained their envious record at home by sealing the series in Ranchi and now, they will be looking for another favourable result to extend their lead in World Test Championships standings.

The pitch and the cold weather, that is making the English feel at home, have been the two big talking points going into the game.

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7:46 AM

India vs England 5th Test Day 1 live score updates

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of India vs England 5th Test from Dharamsala. India have already kept the series in their bag and now they want to make it 4-1 and end the home season on a high.