Matches (4)

ILT20 (1)

WBBL (1)

Under-19s Asia Cup (2)

(0.4/20 ov) 1/0

ADKR

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Schedule Table Series

PS-W

137/5

HH-W

(15/20 ov, T:138) 141/2

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Schedule Table Report Series

Alagappan Muthu

Sub-editor, ESPNcricinfo

England suffer friction burns as contest gets heated

England and India have a long history of animosity, and this series is proving as feisty as many that have preceded it

28-Nov-2016•Alagappan Muthu in Mohali

Jadeja stands out from the crowd

Many India fans have been tempted to ask, 'What is so special about Ravindra Jadeja?' In Mohali he gave a demonstration

28-Nov-2016•Alagappan Muthu in Mohali

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 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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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