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Alagappan Muthu
Alagappan Muthu

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India find their depth in see-saw session

India find their depth in see-saw session

England's unrelenting fielding threatened to undo the good work India had done in the first two sessions, until R Ashwin calmly defied the visitors with an innings that showcased his growth as a batsman

27-Nov-2016•Alagappan Muthu in Mohali
Parthiv displays old-school pluck on return

Parthiv displays old-school pluck on return

Parthiv Patel returned to India's Test team with a useful 42 off 85 balls, seeing off the new-ball threat right after he had kept wicket for 94 overs

27-Nov-2016•Alagappan Muthu in Mohali
India's bowlers salvage success after slapstick

India's bowlers salvage success after slapstick

The gaffes in the field could have left India in an uncomfortable position on the first day in Mohali were it not for their bowlers, who never let England run away with the game

26-Nov-2016•Alagappan Muthu
India get a grip on their spin issues

India get a grip on their spin issues

India have looked comfortable batting against England's spinners, which is down to hard work, the captain's example and a little help from the coach

25-Nov-2016•Alagappan Muthu in Mohali
Horses-for-courses approach conscious decision - Kohli

Horses-for-courses approach conscious decision - Kohli

In what will be his 20th Test match as captain, Virat Kohli is yet to field the same XI in consecutive games

25-Nov-2016•Alagappan Muthu in Mohali
Kumble lauds bowlers' relentless pursuit

Kumble lauds bowlers' relentless pursuit

India's coach is happy with the way his bowlers managed their workloads in back-to-back Tests

24-Nov-2016•Alagappan Muthu in Mohali
Pujara, Vijay could iron out minor kinks

Pujara, Vijay could iron out minor kinks

Even though Cheteshwar Pujara and M Vijay have scored centuries in the series, there are small issues both batsmen could look at as the action moves to a more seamer-friendly Test venue

23-Nov-2016•Alagappan Muthu
In praise of the fifth day

In praise of the fifth day

At a time when it is in danger of disappearing from Test cricket, Visakhapatnam showed why the fifth day makes this form of the game special

21-Nov-2016•Alagappan Muthu in Visakhapatnam
Kohli surprised by England's defensive tactics

Kohli surprised by England's defensive tactics

Virat Kohli said that England's decision to stonewall in the second innings played into India's hands after they secured a 246-run victory in Visakhapatnam

21-Nov-2016•Alagappan Muthu
'We are prepared to work hard for wickets' - Pujara

'We are prepared to work hard for wickets' - Pujara

Cheteshwar Pujara says India know they are in for a lot of hard work to take the remaining eight England wickets and wrap up victory in Visakhapatnam

20-Nov-2016•Alagappan Muthu in Visakhapatnam
A batting automaton

A batting automaton

The tiring Vizag pitch threw up wild variations in bounce and confounded other batsmen, but not the Indian captain

20-Nov-2016•Alagappan Muthu in Visakhapatnam
Another day, another Ashwin five-for

Another day, another Ashwin five-for

He's done it against everyone else, and on Saturday, R Ashwin gave England their first sustained taste of his new, improved avatar with his 22nd five-wicket haul in Test cricket

19-Nov-2016•Alagappan Muthu in Visakhapatnam
Closed for close catchers

Closed for close catchers

India didn't have too many close-in fielders, despite putting up a massive total. But what if that was the plan?

18-Nov-2016•Alagappan Muthu in Visakhapatnam
Jayant's moments of brilliance tip the scales for India

Jayant's moments of brilliance tip the scales for India

Playing his debut Test, Jayant Yadav came up with key contributions in batting, fielding and bowling on the second day in Visakhapatnam

18-Nov-2016•Alagappan Muthu in Visakhapatnam
India's tricky early relationship with DRS

India's tricky early relationship with DRS

In the space of three balls on the second morning in Visakhapatnam, India made two errors with the DRS

18-Nov-2016•Alagappan Muthu
Pujara, Kohli swap roles to dominate England

Pujara, Kohli swap roles to dominate England

In a commanding stand of 226 runs, Virat Kohli appeared careful and solid like Cheteshwar Pujara, who was free-flowing and entertaining like Kohli

17-Nov-2016•Alagappan Muthu in Visakhapatnam
'Expect more turn than in Rajkot' - Pujara

'Expect more turn than in Rajkot' - Pujara

Cheteshwar Pujara has said he and Virat Kohli improved their understanding between the wickets after having a chat at lunch

17-Nov-2016•Alagappan Muthu in Visakhapatnam
Momentum, 'schmomentum' in Visakhapatnam

Momentum, 'schmomentum' in Visakhapatnam

England were the better team in the drawn Rajkot Test, but the series is still 0-0 and India are still playing at home, on a Visakhapatnam pitch that looks likely to favour their strengths

16-Nov-2016•Alagappan Muthu in Visakhapatnam
Kohli finds batting 'revelation' in first Test

Kohli finds batting 'revelation' in first Test

Put in a precarious situation on the final day of the first Test, Virat Kohli succeeded in balancing his natural game with batting for survival and called it a "revelation"

16-Nov-2016•Alagappan Muthu in Visakhapatnam
Kumble not worried about spinners' form

Kumble not worried about spinners' form

Anil Kumble has said India have put the events of Rajkot behind them, and expect to be back to their best in the second Test against England in Visakhapatnam

15-Nov-2016•Alagappan Muthu in Visakhapatnam
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