Sandwiched between their three-game T20 series against Afghanistan and the Indian Premier League 2024, India will play England in a five-game Test series, starting from January 25, 2024, in Hyderabad. The India vs England, 1st Test of five, will initiate a month-and-a-half-long contest, that will witness two of the world's greatest cricketing nations going head-to-head in its oldest format. (More Cricket News)
India will be without Virat Kohli for the first two Test matches. The Indian batter withdrew his name from the roster for the games in Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam after consulting the Board of Control for Cricket in India, his coaches, and captain Rohit Sharma for reasons undisclosed. Kohli had previously missed sections of the contests against Afghanistan and South Africa.
With or without Kohli, the hosts will start as favourites in the five-match series. The proposed spin-friendly Indian tracks will give the Men in Blue a significant advantage, although how the Indian spinners face off against England's 'Bazball' approach is yet to be seen. Defined as a more positive form of Test cricket, 'Bazball' has both its proponents and deterrents, with many awaiting to see how it fairs against the lethal Indian bowling line up.
India Vs England, Test Series, Squads:
England: Ben Stokes (C), Rehan Ahmed, James Anderson, Gus Atkinson, Jonny Bairstow (WK), Shoaib Bashir, Harry Brook, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ben Foakes, Tom Hartley, Jack Leach, Ollie Pope, Ollie Robinson, Joe Root, Mark Wood.
India Vs England, 1st Test, Weather Report:
The temperatures in Hyderabad are soaring close to the 30s at the time of writing. As per predictions, India and England will commence their Test series in pleasant surroundings, with the sun shining over them for, hopefully, all five days.
India Vs England, 1st Test, Live Streaming Details:
When will India vs England, 1st Test, be played?
The first Test between the two teams will commence on January 25, 2024, at 9:30 AM IST.
Where will India vs England, 1st Test, be played?
The match will be played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.
Where to watch India vs England, 1st Test, on TV?
The Sports 18 network will broadcast the India vs England Test series live in India.
Where to live stream, India vs England, 1st Test?
JioCinema will provide live streaming for the India vs England Test series on both its app and website.
