India vs England 1st Test, Day 1: As it happened...

Last Updated: Thursday, November 15, 2012, 18:50

Billed as the revenge series, India would aim to pay England back in the same coin when the two teams renew cricketing rivalry when they go into what promises to be an engrossing four-match Test rubber here from Thursday.

International news agencies boycott Ind-Eng Test series

Last Updated: Thursday, November 15, 2012, 12:38

International news agencies on Thursday decided to boycott the high-profile Test series between India and England which began here to protest against the restrictions imposed by the BCCI on some photo agencies covering the tour.

India vs England 2012: 1st Test - Preview

Last Updated: Thursday, November 15, 2012, 08:50

Billed as the revenge series, India would aim to pay England back in the same coin when the two teams renew cricketing rivalry when they go into what promises to be an engrossing four-match Test rubber here from Thursday.

Batsmen need to give ‘special’ performance to beat India at home: Botham

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 14, 2012, 22:57

Legendary batsman Ian Botham has said England batsmen need to step up and deliver special performance right from the first innings of the first Test match at Ahmedabad to get a good result in their series against sub continental giants, India.

Motera, not a happy hunting ground for India in Tests

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 14, 2012, 22:56

India have not won a single Test in seven years at Sardar Patel Stadium, venue of their series-opener against England and the hosts would aim to reverse the trend and gain early initiative against the tourists.

Pacer Ashok Dinda asked to join cricket squad in Ahmedabad

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 14, 2012, 22:56

With pacer Ishant Sharma reportedly uncertain for the first Test against England following a viral infection, the Indian cricket board on Tuesday asked Ashok Dinda to join the squad, two days before the match begins in Ahmedabad.

Dravid says playing Patel instead of Panesar on spinning pitches could hurt England

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 14, 2012, 22:56

Former Indian player Rahul Dravid has said England must play Monty Panesar instead of all rounder Samit Patel against India in the Test series, since the turning pitches would assist the specialist spinner more.

Our job is to put India under pressure: Cook

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 14, 2012, 22:55

Insisting that his team is well prepared for the four-Test series, England captain Alastair Cook on Wednesday said that the visitors would be looking to put India under pressure when the two sides meet in their opening match here from Thursday.

Ashwin should concentrate on stock delivery: Dhoni

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 14, 2012, 22:55

Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Wednesday praised his spin trump card Ravichandra Ashwin for the variations in his bowling and said that the youngster should use his off-breaks as his stock delivery.

Dhoni rules out playing three front-line spinners

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 14, 2012, 22:55

Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Wednesday virtually ruled out the possibility of his side playing with three front-line spinners in the first Test against England on a dry Sardar Patel Stadium wicket here from Thursday.

Steve Finn ruled out of first Test against India

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 14, 2012, 22:54

England on Wednesday suffered a blow with paceman Steve Finn being ruled out of the first Test against India starting here from Thursday after failing to recover from his right thigh strain.