IND-W vs ENG-W 1st Test: After the conclusion of the three-match T20I series, England will be playing their only test match of the series against the host India at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai. India Women are all set to take on the visitors in the only test starting tomorrow 14 December 2023 at 09:30 AM IST. This post reads the IND-W vs ENG-W 1st Test Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Team, and Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy Pitch Report.



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India has to win the test match in order to salvage something from the series after England defeated them 2-1 in the T20I series. India had played two Test matches in June and September of last year in England and Australia, and both of those four-day matches ended in draws.



The Indian women's team has not had enough red-ball exposure; in comparison, England have had more recent red-ball experience, since their previous game was against Australia in the Women's Ashes in June of this year.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/06/England-women_11zon.jpg" alt="Women's Ashes 2023: ECB announced a Strong 15 Members Squad for One-off Test Match against Australia" class="wp-image-114852"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">England Women's Team</figcaption></figure>



Vice-captain Smriti Mandhana stated that Muzumdar, who was named head coach in October of this year, had been preparing the Indian women with the red ball despite their absence from red-ball cricket for the last 24 months. The team participated in a four-day intrasquad game in addition to a training camp in Bengaluru.



England have more red-ball cricket experience but India is actively having practice sessions with red-ball under coach Muzumdar. We must anticipate healthy competition between them. Down below is the IND-W vs ENG-W 1st Test Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Team, and Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy Pitch Report.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="ind-w-vs-eng-w-1st-test-dream-11-prediction">IND-W vs ENG-W 1st Test Dream11 Prediction:</h2>



The Dream11 Prediction for the IND-W vs ENG-W 1st Test match is to make a balanced Dream11 Team. Pick more batters than bowlers but don?t forget to include spinners in your team as the conditions will greatly support them. Smriti Mandhana and Tammy Beaumont are the batters to watch out for, and Renuka Singh and Sophie Ecclestone are the bowlers to watch out for in the test match.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="ind-w-vs-eng-w-1st-test-predicted-playing-11">IND-W vs ENG-W 1st Test&nbsp;Predicted Playing 11</h2>



India Women:&nbsp;Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Harleen Deol, Pooja Vastrakar, Renuka Thakur Singh, Rajeshwari Gaikwad, Meghna Singh.



England Women:&nbsp;Tammy Beaumont, Sophia Dunkley, Alice Capsey, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Heather Knight (c), Amy Jones (wk), Kate Cross, Sophie Ecclestone, Sarah Glenn, Lauren Bell, Charlie Dean.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="ind-w-vs-eng-w-1st-test-dream-11-team">IND-W vs ENG-W 1st Test&nbsp;Dream11 Team</h2>



Wicketkeeper:&nbsp;Amy Jones, Richa Ghosh



Batters:&nbsp;Smriti Mandhana, Sophia Dunkley, Harmanpreet Kaur, Tammy Beaumont



All-Rounders:&nbsp;Nat Sciver-Brunt, Heather Knight, Pooja Vastrakar/Rajeshwari Gaikwad



Bowlers:&nbsp;Renuka Singh, Sophie Ecclestone



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="ind-w-vs-eng-w-1st-test-dream-11-captain-vice-captains-pick">IND-W vs ENG-W 1st Test&nbsp;Dream11 Captain &amp; Vice Captains Pick</h2>



Captains:&nbsp;Smriti Mandhana, Nat Sciver-Brunt



Vice-Captains:&nbsp;Harmanpreet Kaur, Tammy Beaumont



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="dr-dy-patil-sports-academy-pitch-report">Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy Pitch Report</h2>



The pitch and outfield have been prepared with plenty of care - 200 tonnes of soil was flown in from South Africa to ensure a bouncy and true pitch. Trusted bounce off the surface, batting-friendly conditions, and usually flatter surface but the spinner may produce some spin after the second day. Expect good runs on the first two days and batting first will be a wise choice after winning the toss.



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IND vs ENG Test: Deepti Sharma's all-round performance led India to a historic test match victory against England Women. India Women wrote down history by defeating England Women for the first time in India and that too with the highest margin ever. 



<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block" id="rank-math-toc"><nav><div><div class=""><a href="#ind-vs-eng-test-match-overview">IND vs ENG Test: Match Overview</a></div><div class=""><a href="#ind-vs-eng-test-scorecard">IND vs ENG Test: Scorecard</a><div><div class=""><a href="#ind-w-1st-innings-428-10-104-3">IND W 1st Innings- 428/10 (104.3)</a></div><div class=""><a href="#eng-w-1st-innings-136-10-35-3">ENG W 1st Innings- 136/10 (35.3)</a></div><div class=""><a href="#ind-w-2nd-innings-186-6-d-42">IND W 2nd Innings- 186/6-d (42)</a></div><div class=""><a href="#eng-w-2nd-innings-131-10-27-3">ENG W 2nd Innings- 131/10 (27.3)</a></div></div></div></div></nav></div>



'Ben Stokes of the team,' called by Muzumdar, Deepti scored 87 runs and claimed 9 wickets in the match. England were bowled out by India for 136 runs in the first innings and 131 runs in the second innings. Below is the day-wise match review of the IND vs ENG test of the England Women Tour of India. 



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="ind-vs-eng-test-match-overview">IND vs ENG Test: Match Overview</h2>



DAY 1: After winning the toss, India women chose to bat first and lost a few quick wickets in the form of their openers. Still, the hitters that came after made substantial contributions. After lunch, Shubha Satheesh and Jemimah Rodrigues were bowled despite putting together a strong partnership for the third wicket. 



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/12/Deepti-1.jpg" alt="IND vs ENG Test: Deepti Stars as India Women Beat England Women by XXX runs | England Women Tour of India 2023" class="wp-image-123724" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Deepti Sharma and Sneh Rana (BCCI)</figcaption></figure>



Later, Yastika and Harmanpreet also put up a respectable partnership, however, Harmanpreet ended up in an unfortunate run-out dismissal. In the last session, Deepti also reached her fifty, and India finished with 410/7 on Day 1.



DAY 2: India could add only 18 runs to their overnight score and India Women were all out for 428 in the first innings. England came to bat and Renuka Singh did what she is known for! She picked up Dunkley and Pooja found Heather Knight's pads right in the front of the stumps. Soon, an excellent throw by Pooja Vastrakar sent back Tammy Beaumont. 



Nat Sciver was the only batter to go over 20 runs from the England line-up. She smashed 59 runs off 70 balls but didn't get any support from the other end. England were 126 for 4 wickets down at one stage and got bundled out for just 136, having lost their last six wickets for 10 runs.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/12/372655-1.jpg" alt="IND vs ENG Test: Deepti Stars as India Women Beat England Women by 347 runs | England Women Tour of India 2023" class="wp-image-123726" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">IND vs ENG Test: (BCCI)</figcaption></figure>



The parade began when Deepti Sharma was introduced into the attack and bowled a magnificent spell of 5/7 in only 5.3 overs. Compared to all the other spinners in this test thus far, she discovered a much greater turn of over 4? when the ball impacted outside of the off stump. She was responsible for India's 292-run advantage in the first innings.



India refused to impose a follow-on and thereafter continued adding runs through the order, building on their lead. India was once down to 136/6 after Charlie Dean bowled superbly and claimed a four-fer. However, the duo of Pooja Vastrakar and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur took the lead to 479 at the Stumps on Day 2. Day 2 saw the fall of 19 wickets as there was more turn for spinners.



DAY 3: India declared the overnight score and now the target for England was 480 runs. It was Renuka Singh again who drew the first blood and this time, she bowled out Tammy Beaumont on the 7th over. Pooja Vastrakar got the ball in her hand and she claimed three wickets in just 3 overs. 



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/12/NAT-1.jpg" alt="IND vs ENG Test: Deepti Stars as India Women Beat England Women by 347 runs | England Women Tour of India 2023" class="wp-image-123725" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Vastrakar bamboozled Nat Sciver (BCCI) </figcaption></figure>



Rajeshwari Gaikwad picked up a wicket in the middle and then it was all open for Deepti Sharma. She took the next four wickets within a blink of an eye and Rajeshwari Gaikwad took the last wicket to hand India the highest margin win in Women's test cricket. India won the match by 347 runs.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="ind-vs-eng-test-scorecard">IND vs ENG Test: Scorecard</h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="ind-w-1st-innings-428-10-104-3">IND W 1st Innings- 428/10 (104.3)</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>BATTING</th><th>&nbsp;</th><th>R</th><th>B</th><th>4s</th><th>6s</th><th>SR</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Smriti Mandhana?</td><td>b Bell</td><td>17</td><td>12</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>141.66</td></tr><tr><td>Shafali Verma?</td><td>b Cross</td><td>19</td><td>30</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>63.33</td></tr><tr><td>Satheesh Shubha?</td><td>c Nat Sciver-Brunt b Ecclestone</td><td>69</td><td>76</td><td>13</td><td>0</td><td>90.78</td></tr><tr><td>Jemimah Rodrigues?</td><td>b Bell</td><td>68</td><td>99</td><td>11</td><td>0</td><td>68.68</td></tr><tr><td>Harmanpreet Kaur?(c)</td><td>run out (Wyatt)</td><td>49</td><td>81</td><td>6</td><td>0</td><td>60.49</td></tr><tr><td>Yastika Bhatia?</td><td>c Bell b Dean</td><td>66</td><td>88</td><td>10</td><td>1</td><td>75.00</td></tr><tr><td>Deepti Sharma?</td><td>c Ecclestone b Bell</td><td>67</td><td>113</td><td>10</td><td>1</td><td>59.29</td></tr><tr><td>Sneh Rana?</td><td>b Nat Sciver-Brunt</td><td>30</td><td>73</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>41.09</td></tr><tr><td>Pooja Vastrakar?</td><td>not out</td><td>10</td><td>45</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>22.22</td></tr><tr><td>Renuka Singh?</td><td>b Ecclestone</td><td>1</td><td>7</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>14.28</td></tr><tr><td>Rajeshwari Gayakwad?</td><td>c Dunkley b Ecclestone</td><td>0</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0.00</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">IND vs ENG Test: Scorecard</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>BOWLING</th><th>O</th><th>R</th><th>W</th><th>ECON</th><th>WD</th><th>NB</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Kate Cross</td><td>14</td><td>64</td><td>1</td><td>4.57</td><td>0</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>Lauren Bell</td><td>19</td><td>67</td><td>3</td><td>3.52</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>Nat Sciver-Brunt</td><td>11</td><td>25</td><td>1</td><td>2.27</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>Lauren Filer</td><td>15</td><td>84</td><td>0</td><td>5.60</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>Charlie Dean</td><td>19</td><td>67</td><td>1</td><td>3.52</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>Sophie Ecclestone</td><td>26.3</td><td>91</td><td>3</td><td>3.43</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">IND vs ENG Test: Scorecard</figcaption></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="eng-w-1st-innings-136-10-35-3">ENG W 1st Innings- 136/10 (35.3)</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>BATTING</th><th>&nbsp;</th><th>R</th><th>B</th><th>4s</th><th>6s</th><th>SR</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Tammy Beaumont?</td><td>run out (Vastrakar)</td><td>10</td><td>35</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>28.57</td></tr><tr><td>Sophia Dunkley?</td><td>b Renuka Singh</td><td>11</td><td>10</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>110.00</td></tr><tr><td>Heather Knight?(c)</td><td>lbw b Vastrakar</td><td>11</td><td>23</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>47.82</td></tr><tr><td>Nat Sciver-Brunt?</td><td>b Rana</td><td>59</td><td>70</td><td>10</td><td>0</td><td>84.28</td></tr><tr><td>Danni Wyatt?</td><td>c Rodrigues b Sharma</td><td>19</td><td>24</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>79.16</td></tr><tr><td>Amy Jones</td><td>c Shafali Verma b Sharma</td><td>12</td><td>19</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>63.15</td></tr><tr><td>Sophie Ecclestone?</td><td>b Sharma</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0.00</td></tr><tr><td>Charlie Dean?</td><td>lbw b Rana</td><td>0</td><td>9</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0.00</td></tr><tr><td>Kate Cross?</td><td>c &amp; b Sharma</td><td>1</td><td>8</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>12.50</td></tr><tr><td>Lauren Filer?</td><td>b Sharma</td><td>5</td><td>7</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>71.42</td></tr><tr><td>Lauren Bell?</td><td>not out</td><td>0</td><td>6</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0.00</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">IND vs ENG Test: Scorecard</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>BOWLING</th><th>O</th><th>R</th><th>W</th><th>ECON</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Renuka Singh</td><td>9</td><td>32</td><td>1</td><td>3.55</td></tr><tr><td>Sneh Rana</td><td>6</td><td>25</td><td>2</td><td>4.16</td></tr><tr><td>Pooja Vastrakar</td><td>9</td><td>39</td><td>1</td><td>4.33</td></tr><tr><td>Rajeshwari Gayakwad</td><td>6</td><td>25</td><td>0</td><td>4.16</td></tr><tr><td>Deepti Sharma</td><td>5.3</td><td>7</td><td>5</td><td>1.27</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">IND vs ENG Test: Scorecard</figcaption></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="ind-w-2nd-innings-186-6-d-42">IND W 2nd Innings- 186/6-d (42)</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>BATTING</th><th>&nbsp;</th><th>R</th><th>B</th><th>4s</th><th>6s</th><th>SR</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Shafali Verma?</td><td>c Ecclestone b Dean</td><td>33</td><td>53</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>62.26</td></tr><tr><td>Smriti Mandhana?</td><td>c Beaumont b Ecclestone</td><td>26</td><td>29</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>89.65</td></tr><tr><td>Yastika Bhatia?</td><td>c Beaumont b Ecclestone</td><td>9</td><td>14</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>64.28</td></tr><tr><td>Jemimah Rodrigues?</td><td>c Beaumont b Dean</td><td>27</td><td>29</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>93.10</td></tr><tr><td>Harmanpreet Kaur?(c)</td><td>not out</td><td>44</td><td>67</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>65.67</td></tr><tr><td>Deepti Sharma?</td><td>lbw b Dean</td><td>20</td><td>18</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>111.11</td></tr><tr><td>Sneh Rana?</td><td>b Dean</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0.00</td></tr><tr><td>Pooja Vastrakar?</td><td>not out</td><td>17</td><td>41</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>41.46</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">IND vs ENG Test: Scorecard</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>BOWLING</th><th>O</th><th>R</th><th>W</th><th>ECON</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Lauren Bell</td><td>3</td><td>6</td><td>0</td><td>2.00</td></tr><tr><td>Sophie Ecclestone</td><td>15</td><td>76</td><td>2</td><td>5.06</td></tr><tr><td>Charlie Dean</td><td>19</td><td>68</td><td>4</td><td>3.57</td></tr><tr><td>Kate Cross</td><td>3</td><td>13</td><td>0</td><td>4.33</td></tr><tr><td>Lauren Filer</td><td>2</td><td>13</td><td>0</td><td>6.50</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">IND vs ENG Test: Scorecard</figcaption></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="eng-w-2nd-innings-131-10-27-3">ENG W 2nd Innings- 131/10 (27.3)</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>BATTING</th><th>&nbsp;</th><th>R</th><th>B</th><th>4s</th><th>6s</th><th>SR</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Sophia Dunkley?</td><td>c sub (H Deol) b Vastrakar</td><td>15</td><td>24</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>62.50</td></tr><tr><td>Tammy Beaumont?</td><td>b Renuka Singh</td><td>17</td><td>26</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>65.38</td></tr><tr><td>Heather Knight?(c)</td><td>c Bhatia b Vastrakar</td><td>21</td><td>20</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>105.00</td></tr><tr><td>Nat Sciver-Brunt?</td><td>b Vastrakar</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0.00</td></tr><tr><td>Danni Wyatt?</td><td>c Rana b Sharma</td><td>12</td><td>11</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>109.09</td></tr><tr><td>Amy Jones?</td><td>c Shafali Verma b Sharma</td><td>5</td><td>8</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>62.50</td></tr><tr><td>Sophie Ecclestone?</td><td>b Gayakwad</td><td>10</td><td>11</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>90.90</td></tr><tr><td>Charlie Dean?</td><td>not out</td><td>20</td><td>33</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>60.60</td></tr><tr><td>Kate Cross?</td><td>b Sharma</td><td>16</td><td>22</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>72.72</td></tr><tr><td>Lauren Filer?</td><td>b Sharma</td><td>0</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0.00</td></tr><tr><td>Lauren Bell?</td><td>c Rodrigues b Gayakwad</td><td>8</td><td>6</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>133.33</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">IND vs ENG Test: Scorecard</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>BOWLING</th><th>O</th><th>R</th><th>W</th><th>ECON</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Renuka Singh</td><td>6</td><td>30</td><td>1</td><td>5.00</td></tr><tr><td>Sneh Rana</td><td>4</td><td>19</td><td>0</td><td>4.75</td></tr><tr><td>Pooja Vastrakar</td><td>4</td><td>23</td><td>3</td><td>5.75</td></tr><tr><td>Deepti Sharma</td><td>8</td><td>32</td><td>4</td><td>4.00</td></tr><tr><td>Rajeshwari Gayakwad</td><td>5.3</td><td>20</td><td>2</td><td>3.63</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">IND vs ENG Test: Scorecard</figcaption></figure>



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IND vs ENG Test: Team India is scheduled to assemble in Hyderabad on January 20 for the upcoming test series against England, which starts on January 25. The team will undergo a couple of net sessions followed by a practice game before taking on England in the first test in Hyderabad.



The Indian side is currently engaged in a three-match T20I series against Afghanistan. The third game of the series is underway with India already sealing the first two matches. Post the contest, which is underway in Bengaluru, all the players will have a few days break before joining the test match camp in Hyderabad.



On January 20, the Indian side will have net sessions immediately followed by a four-day practice match at the Uppal Stadium in Hyderabad. 



The Indian players are reported to be available for the net session on January 20. Virat Kohli will have a day break after undergoing a net session, to attend the Ram Temple Consecration ceremony on January 22. The right-handed batter has already received permission from the BCCI for the same.



Senior all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has moved to the National Cricket Academy (NCA) to get complete fitness ahead of the India vs England test. Reportedly, Jadeja has cancelled all his commercial engagements in a bid for the time being in order to focus on the upcoming series.



The India vs England five-match test series begins in Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on January 25. The two sides will then head to Vishakhapatnam for the second game. The third and fourth fixtures of the series will be held in Rajkot and Ranchi followed by the last contest in Dharmshala.



Talking about England's preparation ahead of the crucial five-match series, the Englishmen are scheduled to arrive in the host city on January 21. The late arrival of the England contingent has drawn a fair bit of criticism from the experts. 



Steve Harmison, former England cricketer, reckons England stands in danger of losing the test series 5-0 to India.



"I'm an old man and that's what they're going to say, the times have changed. But preparation hasn't changed. You cannot go into India underprepared, you cannot go into India over-prepared. You could be in India six weeks before and still not be prepared for that first Test and the emotion of that," said Harmison.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">IND vs ENG Test Schedule</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Date</td><td>Match Details</td><td>Time (IST)</td><td>Venue</td></tr><tr><td>25th ? 29th January</td><td>IND vs ENG 1st Test</td><td>09:30 AM</td><td>Hyderabad</td></tr><tr><td>2nd ? 6th February</td><td>IND vs ENG 2nd Test</td><td>09:30 AM</td><td>Vizag</td></tr><tr><td>15th ? 19th February</td><td>IND vs ENG 3rd Test</td><td>09:30 AM</td><td>Rajkot</td></tr><tr><td>23rd ? 27th February</td><td>IND vs ENG 4th Test</td><td>09:30 AM</td><td>Ranchi</td></tr><tr><td>7th ? 11th March</td><td>IND vs ENG 5th Test</td><td>09:30 AM</td><td>Dharamsala</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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IND vs ENG Test: Team India asked to assemble on January 20 in Hyderabad for England Test

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IND vs ENG, 1st Test: 3 Players to Watch Out For: Team India is set to lock horns against England in the five-match test series, starting January 25. The two sides will huddle in Hyderabad at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium for the 1st Test, the preparations of which are underway. While the Indian side was asked to re-group on January 20th, the Englishmen arrived in the host city late on Sunday after warming up in Abu Dhabi.



India's record in home tests has been impeccable. The side hasn't lost a single red-ball series since 2012. In fact, India has only lost three test matches since 2012 on home soil.



It is noteworthy that it was England that turned its tale up during the 2012 tour and defeated India by 2-1. However, after the 2012 series, India's record has been second to none. Not only at home, the Indians have shown their prowess in foreign lands as well in the last few years.



Ahead of the 1st India vs England test in Hyderabad, Team India is scheduled to undergo a four-day practice session in a bid to complete their preparations for the upcoming tests. 



Below is this article, let's have a look at key players from the Indian side: 3 Players to Watch Out For during India vs England 1st Test.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">3 Players to Watch Out For During India vs England Test</h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Rohit Sharma</h3>



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Team India will look forward to their captain, Rohit Sharma, providing solid starts more often than not. In the past, Rohit has been sensational and he needs to turn up the heat once again with his blade itching to go against England. 



Rohit Sharma's home record in test matches is one of the best. He is sometimes compared with Sir Don Bradman, such has been the calibre of the Indian captain at home. With his sharp skill to negate the spinning conditions, Rohit Sharma becomes a vital cog in India's batting lineup.



The right-handed batter scored 345 runs against England when they last toured India in 2021, which included an innings of 161 runs in Chennai.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">R Ashwin</h3>



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When the conditions favour spin, India's R Ashwin becomes a menace. He is one of those guys, who can easily take wickets in bundles and turn the table upside down. Although there may be some confusion among people on R Ashwin's place in the white-ball squad, there isn't even a single shadow of doubt when it comes to his place in the test outfit, especially in home conditions.



The right-arm off-spinner is just 10 wickets away from claiming a massive 500 wickets in the test cricket. He is likely to complete this milestone in the upcoming series against England. Moreover, Ashwin has scalped 88 wickets against England in test matches along with a century with the bat in hand.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">KL Rahul</h3>



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Multi-dimensional KL Rahul is going to play as a genuine wicketkeeper batter in the test matches for the first time. Rahul has played test cricket, so far as a better, but now he is geared up to fulfil the role of wicketkeeper as well.



Often it is said that India's middle order is fragile, and often breaks down when put under stress. However, with the presence of a solid batter with the capabilities of KL Rahul, the team gains enormous confidence to negate any dire situation.



KL Rahul has featured in 19 home tests so far in which he has scored 923 runs at an average of 40.13. The glovesman has mustered eight half-centuries along with a century in his 19 outings.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">India's Test Squad vs England</h2>



Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), KS Bharat (wk), Dhruv Jurel (wk), R Ashwin, R Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah (VC), Avesh Khan.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">England's Test Squad vs India</h2>



Ben Stokes (c), James Anderson, Gus Atkinson, Rehan Ahmed, Shoaib Bashir, Harry Brook, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Duckett, Ben Foakes, Zak Crawley, Jack Leach, Ollie Pope, Tom Hartley, Ollie Robinson, Joe Root and Mark Wood.



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IND vs ENG, 1st Test: 3 Players to Watch Out For | India vs England Test

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IND vs ENG: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on January 22 confirmed that Virat Kohli has pulled out of the first two test matches between India and England for personal reasons. The batter will not be available for selection in the first two games against England, which begins on January 25 and February 02 respectively.



While Virat Kohli's absence can be seen as a massive blow to the team, it can also be a blessing in disguise for the players, who were earlier overlooked during the squad selection.



The BCCI is set to announce a replacement player soon.



It is impossible to find a perfect replacement player for Virat Kohli from the Indian setup. Still, the BCCI would love to get someone who can take up the responsibility of number 4 immediately.



Virat Kohli was due to complete 2000 runs against England in the upcoming test, as he was just nine runs short of completing the milestone. He would be the only 3rd Indian batter to score more than 2000 runs in test games against England.



Below is the list of 3 Players who can replace Virat Kohli in the Indian side during the India vs England test matches:



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">3 Players who can replace Virat Kohli for India vs England Test</h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Rajat Patidar</h3>



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Madhya Pradesh batter Rajat Patidar appears to be one of the frontrunners to replace Virat Kohli for the 1st two test matches against England. The batter generally plays at number 4 for his side in Ranji Trophy games and has also been included in the India A squad to face the England Lions.



Patidar has already made a name for himself by scoring big in the last two Ranji Trophy seasons. While he scored 658 runs in the 2021-22 season, his run ended after scoring 565 runs in the last season.



Talking about his overall First Class stats, the batter has scored 4000 runs in 93 innings for his side at an average of 45.97. Patidar has notched up 12 centuries and 22 half-centuries on his way to 4000 FC runs.



Moreover, to add to his records, Rajat Patidar has also plundered a century while opening the innings against England Lions during a Tour Match in Ahmedabad.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Cheteshwar Pujara</h3>



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Although veteran batter Cheteshwar Pujara has been sidelined following his poor run in the World Test Championship 2023, he can still storm back into the side after Virat Kohli marks his absence for the first two games against England.



To advocate for his comeback, Cheteshwar Pujara has amassed 444 runs in the ongoing Ranji Trophy for his team Saurashtra. The 35-year-old batter has plundered an unbeaten double ton along with a half-century for his side.



The Indian side will need someone who binds the top order with the middle order, the role which Virat Kohli does, and Pujara can be a worthy replacement if the BCCI makes up its mind to call the veteran.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Abhimanyu Eshwaran</h3>



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Abhimanyu Eshwaran is currently leading the India A against England Lions in the tour game. The batter has featured in the Indian test setup for the last two years but hasn't made his debut yet. 



He was part of India's red-ball setup during the recent South Africa tour but got dropped for the upcoming test series against England. The Uttar Pradesh batter can earn another India call-up as a replacement for Virat Kohli.



Abhimanyu has loads of first-class experience under his belt. With over 6500 runs in the FC after playing 155 innings at an impressive average of 46.40, Eshwaran holds a proper chance to storm into the Indian side and mark his debut.



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IND vs ENG: Cheteshwar Pujara to RETURN, 3 Players who can replace Virat Kohli for India vs England test

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Yashasvi Jaiswal was leading the Indian batting and brought the visitors back into the game. He stitched an important 102-run partnership with Virat Kohli for the third wicket, and Team India were looking good until there was a miscommunication between the two. Jaiswal was looking good for another big score and was going very well.
But on the last ball of the 41st over, he drove a ball to mid-on and was out of the blocks for a run. Virat, who was watching the ball, didn't respond, and Jaiswal got run out. That was the turning point in the Indian batting innings so far.
That run out also must have broken Virat's concentration, and he got out once again trying to poke at the ball outside off stump. Before that, he was leaving it pretty well. Jaiswal scored his ninth test fifty and made 82 runs off 118 balls, with 11 fours and one six. However, before getting out, he achieved a special feat.
<h2>IND vs AUS 4th Test: Yashavi Jaiswal joins Sachin Tendulkar among the Indian players with most Test runs in a calendar year.</h2>
Jaiswal has had a tremendous year with the bat for India. He has scored the most runs for India in tests this year, and overall, he is the second-highest scorer in 2024. Jaiswal has scored 1394 runs in 28 innings at an average of 53.61 with three centuries and 8 half-centuries. He has hit 36 sixes this year.
Earlier, Jaiswal broke the long-standing record of Brendon McCullum for most test sixes in a year. McCullum struck 34 sixes in 2014, and Jaiswal has already hit 36 in 2024. Apart from that, Jaiswal has joined Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, and Sunil Gavaskar in an elite list of Indian batters with the most test runs in a calendar year.
In his 82-run innings, he went past Rahul Dravid (1357), Gundappa Viswanath (1388), and Virat (1322). Jaiswal has now scored the fifth-most test runs by an Indian in a calendar year. Sachin holds the Indian record with 1562 runs in 2010. Jaiswal still has one more innings in the MCG test, and he needs another 169 runs to break that record.
Speaking of the game, India finished Day 2 at 164/5. They were at 153/2 at one point and then lost three quick wickets for six runs. The visitors are still 111 runs behind to avoid the follow-on. Rishabh Pant (6) and Ravindra Jadeja (4) are at the crease, and India need a special effort from their lower order to do something.
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Yashasvi Jaiswal was unlucky to get run out after a well-made 82 in the first innings of the ongoing Boxing Day Test match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Yashasvi Jaiswal went past Virat Kohli to join Sachin Tendulkar in an elite list of Indians with his glorious 82 at MCG

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IND vs AUS DAY 2: Australia continued from their strong overnight score of 311/6 and completely dominated India in the first session of the day. Australia crushed India’s bowling, scoring 474 with Smith’s brilliant 140. India now faces a tough challenge on a tricky pitch.
Here’s how the action unfolded on Day 2:
<h2>Session 1: Australia Tightens the Grip</h2>
It was all about Australia in the morning session. In just 27 overs, they smashed 143 runs and lost only one wicket. India’s bowlers looked clueless as the Aussies made merry. Akash Deep, who shone yesterday, had a rough time today, giving away runs, while Jasprit Bumrah kept toiling but couldn’t find the breakthrough early on.
Steve Smith, looking every bit like the run-machine he is, played with ease and elegance. He kept the scoreboard ticking with clever singles and sharp boundaries, leaving no scoring chance behind. Meanwhile, Pat Cummins supported him brilliantly, finding the ropes regularly and frustrating the Indian bowlers.
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The big moment came when Smith brought up his fifth Test century at the iconic MCG. The 112-run partnership between Smith and Cummins left India reeling. Cummins eventually fell to Ravindra Jadeja, trying to attack, but by then, the damage was done. India’s bowlers seemed tired and out of ideas, with their short-ball strategy failing on a pitch that wasn’t offering much pace or bounce.
<h2>Session 2: India Strikes Back, But Australia Posts a Mammoth Total</h2>
After lunch, India finally had something to cheer about. Ravindra Jadeja struck early, dismissing Mitchell Starc, and the very next ball saw the end of the brilliant Steve Smith, who was trapped on 140. It was a knock that reminded everyone why Smith is considered one of the best in the world—two centuries in two matches, first in Brisbane and now here at the MCG.
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Jasprit Bumrah then wrapped things up, dismissing Nathan Lyon, but not before Lyon and Scott Boland added 19 valuable runs for the last wicket. Australia finished their innings with a massive 474 runs on the board.
<h2>Australia’s Commanding Total</h2>
474 runs is a huge score on this pitch. With the surface offering something for both pacers and spinners, it’s going to be a big test for the Indian batters.
The foundation of this innings was laid by debutant Sam Konstas’ brilliant knock on Day 1, followed by good and moving innings from Manus, Khwaja, Carey, and not to mention a masterclass from Steve Smith today. His knock had shades of his golden form from 2019, leaving the Indian bowlers scratching their heads.
India’s bowling attack had very few bright spots. Bumrah was once again the standout, fighting hard to contain the Aussie batters. Jadeja kept things steady, but Akash Deep struggled to replicate his heroics from yesterday.
Can India’s batters rise to the occasion and fight back, or will this Australian total prove too much to handle? The challenge is massive, and the MCG is set for another gripping chapter in this Test series!

Australia dominated on Day 2, piling up 474 runs with Steve Smith’s masterful century. India’s bowlers struggled, while brief resistance from Bumrah and Jadeja couldn’t stop the Aussie charge on a challenging pitch.

Steve Smith’s century and Australia’s 474-run total leave India facing an uphill battle on a pitch favoring both spinners and pacers.

IND vs AUS: Australia managed to put up a huge 474 First Innings score

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Jasprit Bumrah once again proved why he is one of the best in the business. Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test between India and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground saw the Australian batters dominating the Indian bowlers.
The counterattack started when the debutant Sam Konstas took on Bumrah and slammed him for two sixes in an over. They set the tone for the hosts, and they had a great batting display in the first sessions. All four top Australian batters marked a fifty each.
But it was once again Bumrah who brought India into the game. He dismissed dangerous Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh in quick succession, which dented the Australian scoring rate. Bumrah ended the day at 3/75. He once again proved to be the real threat for the hosts.
<h2>IND vs AUS 4th Test: Jasprit Bumrah on verge of reaching 200 wickets in Test cricket on Day 2</h2>
Jasprit Bumrah, with his three wickets, registered a couple of great records. He dismissed Head for a duck and became the first Indian bowler to dismiss the Australian batter for a duck against India. Apart from him, with his three wickets, he also went past Anil Kumble (15) to take the most wickets at the MCG.
Bumrah now has 18 wickets at this iconic venue. But as he steps on the field on Day 2, Bumrah eyes a major record. Notably, Bumrah has 197 wickets now, and he has a chance to complete 200 wickets in the first innings itself. Australia still have four wickets left in the bank, and if the Indian pacer can take three wickets on Day 2, he will become the fastest Indian to reach this milestone.
Currently, Kapil Dev holds the record for the fastest Indian pacer to take 200 wickets in 50 tests. Jasprit Bumrah is currently playing his 44th Test, and he still has the second innings, but he can achieve this feat on Day 2 itself. Overall, Ravichandran Ashwin holds this Indian record in 37 tests.
Meanwhile, India need to make sure that they take the remaining four wickets early on Day 2 and try to bat long. India have dropped Shubman Gill, so they are one batter short. Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, and Nitish Reddy are three all-rounders in the lower middle order who need to take responsibility. Rohit Sharma is likely to open the innings, and KL Rahul will bat at no. 3.
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Jasprit Bumrah took three wickets as Australia finished 311/6 at the stumps on Day 1 of the fourth test at Melbourne Cricket Ground.

World Record Alert: Jasprit Bumrah on the cusp of creating history in Day 2 of MCG Test 

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Five time IPL winners Chennai Super Kings (CSK) had a good 2025 Mega-Auction and they have built a solid squad ahead of the next edition of the tournament. The franchise managed to re-acquire the services of the duo of Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway in the Mega-Auction and they also bought R Ashwin, who played for the franchise between 2009 to 2015.
The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) will be kicking off from the 14th of March onwards and in this situation, the New Zealand player are going to face issues as the T20 International and One Day International series between the Kiwis and Pakistan is scheduled to start in the same month as well. 
This will make it difficult for players like Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Mitchell Santnwr, Bevan Jacobs and Glenn Phillips to participate in the first three weeks of the 2025 edition of the IPL.
<h2>Why is the duo of Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway likely to miss the starting phase of IPL 2025? </h2>
The New Zealand players will be staying in Pakistan post the conclusion of 2025 Champions Trophy on the 9th of March. From 16th of March to 5th of April, the Black Caps and the Shaheens will be squaring off versus each other in five T20 International games and three One Day International encounters. This is the reason why the duo of Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway will most likely miss the start of IPL 2025.
Even during the previous edition of the tournament, a white ball Cricket series took place between the same teams. At that time, a total of nine Kiwi players priorotized the IPL over the bilateral white-ball tour of Pakistan and played in the cash-rich T20 league. This time around though, there are doubts regarding the New Zealand Cricket Board agreeing to let their main players skip the tour of Pakistan and play in the IPL. 
The New Zealand Cricket Board has not taken any decision yet regarding the participation of their players in the 18th edition of the IPL. Last time around, the BCCI requested the NZC to let nine players miss the Pakistan series and play in the IPL. This time around too, the Cricket Governing Body of India is expected to make a request to the New Zealand Cricket Board in advance and resolve this issue by January of 2025.
If the duo of Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway are not given the permission to skip the Pakistan tour in favour of the IPL, then a lot of big problems are likely to be created for the Ruturaj Gaikwad-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK). 
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Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra of New Zealand interact during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup India 2023 between England and New Zealand at Narendra Modi Stadium on October 05, 2023 in Ahmedabad, India. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

New Zealand's 2025 white-ball bilateral tour of Pakistan is set to clash with IPL 2025 and this will make it difficult for New Zealand players to play in the initial phase of the IPL. CSK duo of Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway are going to get affected by this.

IPL: Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra of CSK likely to miss the start of IPL 2025

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Indian players Mohammed Siraj and Virat Kohli were at their aggressive best during Day 1 of the ongoing fourth Test against Australia. The Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne is hosting the Boxing Day Test between the teams. 
Virat Kohli and Mohammed Siraj made sure that they gave the Australian team a taste of their own medicine. The duo were seen continuously going into the head of the opposition batters, in particular Sam Konstas and Marnus Labuschagne. 
As they were all over the Australia batters, Mohammed Siraj had a light conversation with Marnus Labuschagne. It was then that Virat Kohli ordered the pacer to keep the intensity high and told him not to laugh. The batter was passing inputs to the pacer, and it was caught on the stump mic. 
Virat Kohli was heard telling pacer Mohammed Siraj, "Has ke baat nahi karna inse (Don't smile while talking to them)," However, after when Mohammed Siraj  exchanged words with Australian batter Marnus Labuschagne. You can watch the video below: 
<h2>Australia started the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 on high</h2>
Coming to the match, Australia started the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 on high. The hosts had a great day with the bat at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne. They were off to a brutal start with the bat, thanks to debutant Sam Konstas (60). 
The 19-year-old took the attack to the Indian bowlers, in particular Jasprit Bumrah, from the start and raced away to his half-century. He, along with Usman Khawaja (57), added 89 runs for the opening partnership before Marnus Labuschagne (72) joined Khawaja, and the duo put on 65 runs. 
Steve Smith (68*) also slammed a vital half-century and kept batting till the end. India made a slight comeback after the wicket of Marnus as they picked quick wickets. Alex Carey (31) also came up with a handy effort as Australia ended day one with Smith and skipper Pat Cummins at 311 for six crease.
<h2>"Has ke baat nahi karna inse - Virat KOhli to Mohammed Siraj</h2>

Indian players Mohammed Siraj and Virat Kohli were at their aggressive best during Day 1 of the ongoing fourth Test against Australia.

Watch: "Has ke baat nahi karna inse"- Virat Kohli orders Mohammed Siraj to go hard at MCG

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India captain Rohit Sharma was actively involved in the game during the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 against Australia. The match between the two teams is taking place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne. 
Rohit Sharma was left pretty frustrated in the first two sessions of the match as Australia had a great time with the bat. The Pat Cummins-led side came up with a magical batting effort, especially from the top four batters Sam Konstas, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith, who all slammed half-centuries. 
Rohit Sharma tried different things, but nothing seemed to be going his way as Australia's batters kept smashing runs. This also saw India's captain going hard at his players, and young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal was at the receiving end of the thrashing. 
It happened during Ravindra Jadeja's over when the all-rounder was bowling to Steve Smith. The Australian batter defended the ball, which went straight to Yashasvi Jaiswal, who was standing near the wicket at the square leg region. He came up with a bizarre effort, and this didn't go well with Rohit Sharma. 
 <a href="https://x.com/mufaddal_vohra/status/1872075886947881321" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Virat Kohli vs Sam Konstas</a>
As the ball went towards Yashasvi Jaiswal, instead of fielding, he jumped and saved himself. This made Rohit Sharma angry as he was seen telling the batter: "Ay Jaisu, Gully cricket khel raha hai kya? Niche baith ke reh. Jab tak ball khelega nahi, uthne ka nahi. Niche baith ke reh." You can see the video below: 
However, after the first session, India made a strong comeback as they picked up a few quick wickets and brought themselves back into the game. Jasprit Bumrah, who was taken for cleaners in the first session, picked three wickets and brought some hope for relief for fans. 
Australia at stumps were 311 for six. Steve Smith was unbeaten at 68. India and captain Rohit Sharma will be hoping that they pick early wickets on Day 2 and come up with a better performance with the bat.
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<h2>Watch: Rohit Sharma scolds Yashasvi Jaiswal </h2>

India captain Rohit Sharma was actively involved in the game during the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 against Australia

Watch: Rohit Sharma attacks Yashasvi Jaiswal with "Jaisu, gully cricket khel raha hai kya?"

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Australia batter Sam Konstas opened up about his fight with Virat Kohli during Day 1 of the ongoing fourth Test against India, which is taking place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne. He said that he was doing his gloves and the senior batter accidentally bumped him. 
The Boxing Day Test between India and Australia started on a high note as day one of the game witnessed an enthralling day of cricket. Not only this, the tensions were high as well as Indian players had their go at the Australian players, and it lifted the crowds. 
One of the highlights of Day 1 came between Virat Kohli and Sam Konstas. The two were engaged in a heated argument in the first session of the day. It was then the Australian debutant started taking attacks on the Indian bowlers and slammed them all over the park. 
Sam Konstas, in particular, slammed Jasprit Bumrah all over the park. He played unorthodox shots and reversed-scooped him for six. While the battle between pacers and batter was going high, Virat Kohli was having a go at a batter behind the stumps. 
But the tensions flared up after the 10th over of the innings. After the over ended, Virat Kohli and Sam Konstas bumped shoulders while moving across the pitch between overs. Immediately after that, they shared a heated exchange of words before Usman Khawaja and umpire Michael Gough interrupted to separate the batters. 
<h2>"I was just doing my gloves. I think he accidentally bumped me - Sam Konstas on fight with Virat Kohli</h2>
This became a massive headline, but Australia batter Sam Konstas has now opened up about the entire incident. He said that Virat Kohli accidentally bumped him but mentioned that he, too, was trying to get into the contest. 
Sam Konstas revealed that he was trying to bring out the best version of himself. He feels that things getting heated up brought the best out of him, and he wants to carry on the confidence in the second innings. Speaking to reporters, he explained: 
"I was just doing my gloves. I think he accidentally bumped me. I think that's just cricket, just the tension. For me, I was just trying to get into the contest. 
"I was just trying to bring the best version of myself against whoever I was facing. It got heated at times, but that's good for me. I feel it brings the best out of me. Hopefully, it carries on in the next innings.". 
Konstas was the shining light for Australia on Day 1. The batter played aggressively and scored 60 runs off 65 balls, which ensured Australia got off to a brutal start with the bat.
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Australia batter Sam Konstas opened up about his fight with Virat Kohli during Day 1 of the ongoing fourth Test against India.

"It carries on in the next innings" - Sam Konstas breaks silence on fight with Virat Kohli

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Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test between India and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground was full of action. The day ended with Australia on top, but it was Virat Kohli and the debutant who gathered the headlines. All Australian and Indian media are talking about the incident that happened during the morning session.
It was Virat Kohli who bumped into Sam Konstas, and both were seen exchanging words on the field. Usman Khawaja and the umpires had to intervene to settle the matter. But both players were looking at each other. That physical altercation also saw Virat getting punished. He was fined 20 percent of his match fee and was given one demerit point.
<h2>What is Virat Kohli's salary, and how much will he get after a 20 percent deduction?</h2>
The cricket world is talking about the incident, and everyone has their opinion. Virat admitted and accepted his action. As a result, he was fined 20 percent of his match fee. But how much will be deducted from his salary? What will he get after deduction? We will talk about it here.
Notably, Virat Kohli is a top-grade Indian cricketer who falls in the A category. However, the grade doesn't decide the match fee. For an Indian cricketer, playing a test match, the fee is INR 15 lakhs. That means Virat will earn INR 15 lac from the ongoing test as the match fee.
As he has been fined 20 percent of the match fee, that means INR 3 lakh will be deducted from his salary as a penalty. After deduction, he will be getting INR 12 lacs. But as per the new incentive schemes for the Indian players by the BCCI, all players who play 75 percent of the test matches a year will get an additional INR 30 lacs per match as an incentive.
But Virat missed the five-match home test series against England earlier this year. He has featured in ten games out of 15 India played in 2024. That means he won't feature in that 75-percent category and won't get added INR 30 lac schemes. Speaking of the game, Australia finished the day at 311/6. Their top four all made half-centuries. For India, Jasprit Bumrah took three wickets.
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Virat Kohli was fined 20 percent of his match fee after his physical altercation with the Australian debutant Sam Konstas at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

How much is Virat Kohli's match fee? What will he get after a 20 percent penalty at the MCG?

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India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar has revealed why Shubman Gill was dropped from the team for the fourth Test against Australia, which is taking place in Melbourne. He mentioned that the batter isn't dropped but couldn't find way in the combination. 
The fourth Test between India and Australia commenced on Thursday (26th December). It is a Boxing-day Test, which is taking place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne and saw the enthralling day of cricket on Day 1 of the match. 
India's team made a massive change going into the game as young batter Shubman Gill was dropped from the team. In his place, the Rohit Sharma-led side included all-rounder, Washington Sundar, looking at the conditions, which looked pretty flat on Day 1 of the match. 
Shubman Gill getting dropped didn't go well with many fans and experts as they lashed out at the Indian team management for their poor decision. This is because the right-hander is the second-leading run-getter for the team in the longest format of the game this year, with over 800 runs. 
<h2> I feel for Shubman but he understands - Abhishek Nayar </h2>
But, Abhishek Nayar, Indian assistant coach, confirmed that Shubman isn't dropped. He said that he felt that Washington Sundar could be handy on the wicket along with Ravindra Jadeja. While mentioning that he feels for the young batter, Nayar said the batter was on the same page with the Team. Speaking to reporters, he said: 
"Looking at the pitch, we felt Washi could give solidarity along with Jaddu. I feel for Shubman but he understands. He’s not really dropped, just couldn’t find his way in the combination." 
Not only this, Abhishek Nayar also confirmed that Rohit Sharma will be opening the innings for the team. This means that KL Rahul will walk out to bat at No.3 and the team management would be hoping that the move pays off and India wins the game. 
Coming to the match, Australia had a great day with the bat after opting to bat first. They piled up a massive total of 311 runs, with the top four batters slamming half-centuries and putting India bowlers under pressure. It remains to be seen what will be India's response on Day 2.
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India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar has revealed why Shubman Gill was dropped from the team for the fourth Test against Australia

Abhishek Nayar opens up about why Shubman Gill was dropped! Reveals where will Rohit Sharma bat at MCG

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IND vs AUS 4th Test: Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Stadium has ended. The hosts won the toss and elected to bat first. The Australian top order made the decision right, as all four top players scored a fifty each. Australia were looking to get to a big score at 237/3 when India pulled things back with some wickets.
Jasprit Bumrah once again was the pick of the bowlers, who took 3/75, while Akashdeep, Ravindra Jadeja, and Washington Sundar took one wicket each. Steve Smith and Pat Cummins (8*) are unbeaten at the stumps. Smith is looking good for another century as he has scored 68 not out from 111 balls.
It won't be wrong to say that the first day belongs to the hosts. It started with some positive batting from the 19-year-old debutant Sam Konstas. He slammed a debut fifty. He made 60 off 65 balls, with six fours and two sixes, and took on Bumrah. That's when there was an ugly altercation captured between him and former Indian captain Virat Kohli on the field.
<h2>IND vs AUS 4th Test: Virat Kohli fined 20 percent of his match fee for his physical altercation with Sam Konstas at MCG</h2>
The former Indian captain collided with Konstas in the middle, which saw the two engaging in a heated exchange at the pitch. Usman Khawaja had to intervene, putting his hands on the shoulders of Virat with a smile and separating the two. Notably, inappropriate physical contact with a player, umpire, player personnel, or match referee comes under Law 2.12.
As a result, Virat Kohli has been fined for his action on the field. The former captain has admitted his action and has been punished with 20 percent of his match fee. Some reports even claimed that Virat might have to suffer a ban, but he ended with a match fee deduction.
For the visitors, who are already struggling, this is a blow, but they would be happy that there is no ban for Virat. Speaking of the game, Australia finished the day with 311/6. Usman Khawaja (57) and Marnus Labuschagne (72) also made half-centuries. Travis Head was bowled for a duck by Bumrah.
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Virat Kohli and Sam Konstas were involved in a heated exchange on the field on Day 1 of the fourth Test at the MCG.