The mother of all cricketing battles is back!ย The Indian juggernaut will face the English Lions in a 5-match Test Series starting January 25, 2024. This series promises to be a spectacular display of spin, swing and pure cricketing prowess.ย Letโs take a look at the next battleground. Both teams have formidable lineups, and are hungry for victory.
England tour of India 2024 Squad
India squad:
- Batsmen:ย Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Rajat Patidar,
- Bowlers:ย Jasprit Bumrah, Siraj,Mukesh Kumar, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Avesh Khan,Ashwini
- All-rounder:ย Ravichandran Ashwin, Jadeja,Axar
England squad:
- Batsmenย Stokes(c), Zak Crawley , Foakes (wk), Ben Stokes (wk), Root,J. Bairstow, Zak Crawley,Duckett,Ollie Pope,
- Bowlers:ย James Anderson, Jack Leach, Mark Wood,Robinson,Daniel Lawrence
- All-Rounder: Stokes
Dan Lawrence in Focus
Dan Lawrence, Englandโs rising superstar, will be the focus of all eyes.ย Essex batsman Dan Lawrence, 25, has impressed in county cricket with his graceful strokeplay and calmness. This has earned him a first-time Test call-up.ย Lawrence has yet to secure his position in the English middle-order, but his hunger for runs and skill with spin could be crucial on Indian soil.
Series Schedule
- 1st Test: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad (Jan 25th โ 29th)
- 2nd Test: Dr. Y.S.ย Rajasekhara ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam (2nd to 6th February)
- 3rd Test: Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot (Feb 15th โ 19th)
- JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi, Feb 23 โ 27
- 5th Test: Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala (7th-11th March)
The burning questions:
Can Indiaโs spin-duo of Ashwin Jadeja create magic at home?ย Will Englandโs pace duo of Anderson and Wood be able to dismantle Indiaโs batting order?ย Will young guns such as Lawrence and Shubman Gil be able to rise to the challenge?
The India vs England test series is sure to be an exciting match. With so much on the line, every ball will matter.ย Prepare yourself for sleepless night.ย May the best team triumph!
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