ESPNcricinfo presents the plays of the day from the second day in Mumbai

Monty Panesar may not be a new man but his familiar methods are perfect for this pitch

ESPNcricinfo presents the plays of the day from the first day of the second Test in Mumbai

The absence of a high-quality allrounder from England's squad has limited their attack options

Stuart Broad could be an absentee for England in the second Test against India in Mumbai after missing the final practice session because he was 'under the weather'

Having played for England since his was 20, Stuart Broad is now at a crossroads and needs to fulfil his potential or remain a perennial prospect

Andy Flower has admitted that England made a mistake in not selecting Monty Panesar for the first Test of the series against India at Ahmedabad.

Andy Flower, the England team director, could miss the ODI tour of India in January as the ECB looksto ease his workload

Alastair Cook admitted England would have to reflect on the selection of their side after succumbing to a nine-wicket loss against India in the first Test in Ahmedabad.

England's slide from No. 1 has gathered pace and they have serious questions ahead of the second Test

The efforts of the England captain, with perhaps his finest innings, alongside Matt Prior may not save the opening Test but they will give the team belief for the rest of the series

ESPNcricinfo presents the plays of the day from the fourth day in Ahmedabad

Matt Prior admitted England had endured "a bit of a shocker" as they sunk to 191 all out in their first innings in Ahmedabad

The familiar failings and self-inflicted wounds suggest England's batsmen remained scarred by recent experiences in Asia

ESPNcricinfo presents plays of the day from the third day in Ahmedabad

Maybe they are in denial or maybe he was simply in an impossible position, but there were times when it was hard to remain straight faced when Samit Patel spoke to the media after the second day's play in Ahmedabad.

England's policy of consistent selection has produced success in the past but the present situation must be identified and dealt with

ESPNcricinfo presents the plays of the day from the second day in Ahmedabad

The failure of their seamers to provide any control, and the lack of a second spinner, saw England leaning heavily on their premier slow bowler on day one

England were always up against it having lost the toss but their lack of patience with the ball and slackness in the field contributed more to their position at the end of day one