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    Former Indian Wicket Keeper Batsman Makes an Advice for Kuldeep

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    Kuldeep Yadav

    Former Indian wicket keeper batsman Syed Saba Karim makes a advice note for Kuldeep Yadav.

    Syed Saba Karim advices Kuldeep Yadav

    With senior spinner R Ashwin injured and Ravindra Jadeja already ruled out, the opportunity was available for India to include Kuldeep for the fourth Test in Brisbane, but instead, the management decided to hand a debut to Washington Sundar.

    It’s been over two years since Kuldeep last played a Test for India and a year since he last played for India in a T20 match. With the chips down, Kuldeep has received a piece of advice from Saba Karim, the former India wicketkeeper, who feels that besides being patient, the wrist-spinner should use this time to work on his batting.

    “Be patient; work on your skills; keep working very hard. Keep enhancing your skill not only as a bowler but also a batsman. This is a time when you can work on your batting skills. Have a very strong presence in the dressing room. Always be there to help your colleagues,” Karim told SportsKeeda in an interview.

    Kuldeep Yadav
    Kuldeep Yadav

    “At some point, you won’t do well, and that’s the time you reflect and gain experience so that you don’t repeat those errors in the future.”

    Karim urged Kuldeep not to lose heart as he believes tough times such as these can help a player learn plenty. “Team spirit is when a player who is sitting out still prays for his competitor who goes out to play for his team. That’s the real definition of team spirit,” Karim, who played 34 ODIs and one Test for India, added.

    “I have noticed on many occasions while playing first-class cricket that the player who sits out is not in a very happy frame of mind. He is waiting to get back on to the field to replace the player who is playing in place of him.”

    Also read: Kuldeep Yadav Lauds Gambhir for his Advice During his Early IPL Carrier

    Stuart Broad Names the ‘Best English Batsman’ Against Spin Bowling

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    Stuart Broad

    England speedster Stuart Broad hails his skipper Joe Root for leading England to beat the Sri Lanka. The pacer said that Root has improved himself as a leader and now their next challenge will be to show the same form when they face Virat Kohli & Co in India.

    Stuart Broad Praises Joe Root

    In his latest column on the Daily Mail, Broad stated that the England captain has managed to reach this milestone in his career just because the latter constantly looked to ‘improve’.

    The first of the 4-match Test series begins in Chennai on Friday which will also be the 100th game for Root in whites.

    “One thing I would say is that you don’t reach the hundred milestones if you are not constantly looking to improve and he is certainly someone that will always look to do so. His hunger is the reason I believe he will go on to win 150 caps,” the fast bowler wrote.

    Joe Root
    Joe Root

    The veteran English quick also mentioned that Root is still learning how to captain in different parts of the world and has a big job to finish when England begins playing the Test series.

    “Joe’s still learning how to captain in different parts of the world, but he’s developed a lot, his record in Sri Lanka, for example, is extremely impressive, and he is unbeaten anywhere in his past 10 Test matches.

    “He’s yet to do the job out here in India, but while this will be a different challenge it’s certainly one that he will meet front on. And I’m confident he has the players around him to help him deliver,” Broad said.

    Root plays Spin well

    Broad highlighted Root’s ability to counter spin attack and added that he hasn’t seen any other England batsman dealing with spin bowling better than him.

    “There are no doubts that he is our key batsman in the conditions here because he very rarely gets out to spin, and he’s the best English player I’ve seen against it. But that’s the good thing about building a team. When you are looking to score 400 in the first innings across all types of conditions it is important to have players with different strengths in your batting unit,” Broad wrote further.

    Also read: India vs England 2021 Schedule, Venue and Timing

    Kuldeep Yadav Lauds Gambhir for his Advice During his Early IPL Carrier

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    kuldeep yadav

    KKR’s leggie Kuldeep Yadav lauds Gambhir for mentoring him during his early days in KKR. Yadav was signed up by the Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2014.

    In January 2018, he was bought back by KKR in the 2018 IPL auction for INR 5.8 crores. In the 2019 edition, he played only 9 matches, taking 4 wickets and scoring a total of 12 runs.

    “I was a senior player during the 2014 U19 World Cup and performances happened exactly according to expectations. From there I was selected for KKR and life changed drastically. I got plenty of time in KKR. There were a lot of senior players, especially Gautam Gambhir,” Kuldeep Yadav said in a video posted by KKR.

    Kuldeep Yadav lauds Gambhir

    Kuldeep further reveals how Gambhir’s advice helped him in his career and made him a confident player.

    “I always keep thanking him. He guided me as a leader and taught me everything. Even before I was about to play in the Champions League, he advised me what to bowl, how to hone my skills and become a confident player.”

    KKR lifts maiden IPL trophy in 2012 under Gambhir s captaincy
    KKR lifts maiden IPL trophy in 2012 under Gambhir s captaincy

    Kuldeep said that the first season at KKR would always be important for him as the franchise took good care of him.

    “In my first season with KKR, I was a youngster and our team was packed with the likes of Sunil Narine, Piyush Chawla and we had a few more good spinners in our squad,” Kuldeep added.

    “I always felt that it was a good time for me to learn and get better. I was coming out of my U-19 days. As KKR have always backed youngsters, they took good care of me. So that first season would always be important for me.”

    Kuldeep has been retained by KKR ahead of the IPL 2021 mini-auction which is scheduled to take place on February 18.

    Kuldeep set to return for England Test series

    The Uttar Pradesh-born spinner had a brilliant start to his IPL career picking up 29 wickets in the 2017 and 2018 seasons making him a constant fixture in the Indian team and earning a spot in the 2019 World Cup squad.

    However, things have gone downhill in the last year and a half. Kuldeep could manage to take mere 5 wickets in the last two IPL seasons combined. He has also lost his spot in India’s playing eleven in all three formats.

    He could be seen in action soon in the upcoming India vs England Test series. Since Ravindra Jadeja is ruled out due to an injury, Kuldeep Yadav is likely to feature in the Test line-up for the first time since picking a five-wicket haul in Sydney two years ago.

    Imran Tahir Lavished Praise on MS Dhoni Ahead of the IPL 2021

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    Imran Tahir

    CSK spinner Imran Tahir lavished praise on MS Dhoni ahead of the IPL 2021 edition, in April-May.

    Imran Tahir Praises Dhoni

    With over 4,500 runs in the T20 league, the CSK captain has also won the title thrice as the Chennai skipper. His knowledge about conditions and knack of reading the batsmen from behind the stumps often help his bowlers. Thus, Tahir lavished praise on Dhoni and stated that he ‘will always have him in his side’.

    “It is always a pleasure to play with that guy (Dhoni). Have been playing with him for the last three years. For me, he is a great, great human being,” Tahir said.

    Harbhajan Singh

    “He understands everybody, respects everybody. We love him. He is the guy who has got the knowledge and is the best in the world. You don`t have to say anything to him. He knows what field he needs to set for us, and we just need to come and bowl,” the leg-spinner told SportsKeeda.

    Prior to the IPL 14 auction, in Chennai on February 18, Tahir was all praise for his franchise’s skipper and former Indian captain MS Dhoni.

    Tahir was retained by CSK for this season even though he played few matches in the 2020 edition in UAE. Tahir was surprisingly not given the opportunity by Dhoni in the first few matches. However, when he got his chances in the last few games, he impressed.

    “It is a pleasure to be in his company. (One can) learn a lot of things. And that`s what you want as a cricketer. I`ll always have him in my team. I wish that I just keep going and play for CSK. I am really enjoying my cricket.”

    CSK finished seventh with eight losses in the 2020 season. However, Tahir hopes that the team will do well this time.

    “We are hoping for a very good season. We are going to work harder and will come back with better planning. As a player, the franchise looked after us so well,” Tahir said.

    Australia’s Michael Hussey Heaps Praises Over Shubman Gill

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    Michael Hussey

    Former Australia cricketer Michael Hussey hailed India batting sensation Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant for their impressive shown Down Under.

    Michael Hussey Praised Shubman Gill

    Shubman and Pant both played a monumental role in India’s massive series win in Australia as they played crucial knocks in the second innings of the Brisbane Test.

    Hussey talked about the performances of the Indian players during the tour and said Shubman looks like a real player for the future of India.

    Shubman Gill
    Shubman Gill

    “There were some wonderful performances from India. I think Gill’s innings was superb. He looks like a real player for the future of India. I love the way he goes about it. And of course, Pant played one of the most incredible innings I have seen,” Michael Hussey was quoted as saying by Khaleej Times.

    Hussey throws views on Aus vs Ind test

    Hussey said he didn’t write off India but said it was difficult to bounce back after Adelaide drubbing in the absence of Virat Kohli and Mohammed Shami.

    “I was certainly not writing India off at the stage, but I thought it was going to be difficult to come back from that, plus their captain (Virat Kohli) was going home. And of course, Mohammad Shami was injured as well. I thought that was going to be a massive loss, but I was really buoyed by Ajinkya Rahane’s comment at the toss at the MCG Test.”

    The former Aussie batsman further heaped praise on Ajinkya Rahane for his captaincy which worked in India’s favor.

    “He had a very positive attitude, he kept the guys nice and positive. He gave new players the opportunity and I think he got them to focus on the positive things. I think that really worked,” Hussey further said.

    India will next lock horns against England in the four-match Test series starting from February 5 in Chennai. Skipper Kohli, Ishant Sharma and Hardik Pandya have returned to India’s squad for the first two Tests.

    Sourav Ganguly Health Improved and Moved From Critical Care Unit

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    Sourav Ganguly

    Sourav Ganguly who admitted for Chest Pain has been transferred to a private room from the Critical Care Unit after his health condition improved substantially.

    Sourav Ganguly Health Improved

    A bulletin issued by Apollo Gleneagles Hospital on Friday said:

    “Sourav Ganguly has been examined by Dr. Aftab Khan and Dr. Ashwin Mehta. He is doing well. He has been shifted to a private room from the critical care unit,” the medical bulletin read.

    “The procedure was uneventful. Ganguly is stable and under close observation,” it had added.

    On Thursday, BCCI president Ganguly had to undergo a second round of angioplasty as two stents were implanted in coronary arteries.

    “Dr. Aftab Khan and the team comprising Dr. Ashwin Mehta, Dr. Devi Shetty, Dr. Ajit Desai, Dr. Saroj Mondal, and Dr. Saptarshi Basu successfully performed angioplasty on Sourav Ganguly on January 28, 2021, and two stents were placed,” said the medical bulletin on Thursday.

    An earlier medical bulletin issued from the Apollo Gleneagles Hospital said: “Ganguly went for a checkup of his cardiac situation on Wednesday and his vital parameters are stable.”

    Ganguly was rushed to the hospital on Wednesday after he complained of uneasiness and chest pain. He reported chest pain on Tuesday night and as he continued to feel unwell even on Wednesday morning, his family members decided to shift him to the hospital.

    He walked into the hospital through a green corridor. Sources said that Ganguly underwent an eco-cardio gram test after he was taken to the hospital on Wednesday.

    Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP national General Secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya had enquired about Ganguly’s health on Wednesday.

    A green corridor was created by the city police for his smooth travel to the hospital. A statement issued by the medical establishment on Wednesday evening stated that several tests were carried out at the emergency ward of the hospital, but there was “no change in his (vital health) parameters since his last hospitalisation”.

    After a stent was inserted to his artery, another two was supposed to be placed in the following days. Today’s problem might have emerged since the following stents were not yet inserted.

    Ganguly had complained of chest pain following a workout session earlier this month. He was taken to the Woodlands Hospital when the problem recurred while he was working out on his treadmill.

    He was diagnosed with three blocked coronaries, following which a stent was inserted to remove the blockage.

    Doctors at the private hospital had on Monday reached a consensus that second angioplasty on the 48-year-old Ganguly could be performed at a “later stage”.

    According to the doctors, Ganguly suffered a myocardial infarction and had “family history of IHD ØE Ischemic heart disease.”

    Ajinkya Rahane Opens the Reason for Refusing to Cut the Kangaroo cake

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    Australia series winning skipper Ajinkya Rahane refused to cut a series-winning celebration cake with Kangaroo on it in Mumbai.
    Australia series winning skipper Ajinkya Rahane refused to cut a series-winning celebration cake with Kangaroo on it in Mumbai.

    History created team India’s skipper Ajinkya Rahane breaks silence on the reason for not cutting the “Kangaroo cake”. On his arrival of India, post conquering Australia in Test series his neighbours present him a cake with Kangaroo over it.

    Ajinkya Rahane Refuses to cut the Kangaroo cake

    Rahane in response refused to cut the Kangaroo which placed over the winning celebration cake. In a recent interview with cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle Rahane answers the reason for his move.

    “Kangaroo is their (Australian) national animal and I don’t want to do that. You treat your opposition, you give them respect even if you win, even if you create history. That’s fine. You have to have that respect for the opponents and other countries. That’s why I took that decision not to cut that cake,” Rahane told cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle in an interview.

    Post winning celebrations

    Rahane, who returned to his Dadar home on January 20, was received in his neighborhood with a ‘kangaroo cake’, which he refused to cut. The video of the incident went viral on social media.

    Cricket fans and experts hailed Rahane for his move as the kangaroo is a symbol of Australia, appears on the Australian coat of arms and on some of its currency, and is used as a logo for some of Australia’s most well-known organisations.

    On the question of being in charge of the victorious side for a short span, Rahane said, “That phase is over and I am no longer the captain. I am focusing on the Test match against England now. Whatever happened, that’s history now, that’s gone. So let’s move on and focus on our next assignment.”

    India’s signed Jersey to Nathan Lyon

    Rahane’s leadership was also applauded when he decided to present a signed jersey to veteran Aussie spinner Nathan Lyon completing his 100th Tests at Gabba, Brisbane.

    Two weeks after the match, Nathan Lyon took to Instagram and thanked the Indian team for the gesture, “A massive congratulations to @ajinkyarahane and team India on the series win! Thank you also for your sportsmanship and the incredibly kind gesture of a signed Team India shirt. It will be a great addition to the man cave.”

    Shakib al Hasan Recovered, Fit to Get Part in Test Series vs West Indies

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    Shakib had made a return to international cricket in this series after serving out his ban
    Shakib had made a return to international cricket in this series after serving out his ban

    Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib al Hasan will be available for the two-match Test series against West Indies starting on February 3, after his scans following a groin injury showed that he was recovering well.

    Shakib al Hasan Injured in West Indies Series

    Shakib returned to international cricket, after a one-year ban for failing to report corruption approaches, with the one-day series against West Indies that ended Monday.

    He scored 113 runs and claimed six wickets to win the Player of the Series award.

    But Shakib limped off the field during Monday’s 120-run win with a groin problem. He was unable to complete his bowling spell. Shakib said he would wait at least a day before making an assessment but admitted: “it doesn’t look very good at the moment”.

    Shakib al Hasan Recovered

    The former Bangladesh skipper left the field immediately which proceeded to put a question mark on his availability for the two-match Test series, starting in Chattogram from February 03.

    “His scan report is absolutely fine and there is no tear. Our physio Julian had seen him in the evening and there is an improvement. We are hopeful that he will return to practice soon,” Manzur Hossain, BCB physician, was quoted as saying by CricBuzz on Thursday.

    “Probably he might have rest for a day or two but at the moment there is no doubt regarding his participation in the first Test considering his scan reports that we have received today,” he added.

    Did Shakib al Hasan break the COVID19 restriction?

    Meanwhile, BCB’s chief physician Debashish Chowdhury told Cricbuzz that Shakib did not break the bio-bubble despite leaving the team hotel for his scans.

    “We have a protocol in place for this series and it is mentioned in the MoU what needs to be done in this kind of situation. The WICB officials are fully aware that we are following the COVID-19 protocols in this case,” Chowdhury said.

    Bangladesh made a 3-0 clean sweep in the ODI series and will look to dominate the visitors in the two tests slated to be played in Chattogram between February 3-7, which will be followed by the Dhaka Test beginning on February 11.

    Bangladesh will take on West Indies in the first Test at Chattogram between February 3-7, before returning to Dhaka for the second Test beginning February 11.

    Also read: Mahmudullah Express his Feeling on Shakib Al Hasan’s Return

    BCCI Likely to Host Vijay Hazare, Senior Women ODI and Vinoo Mankad Trophy

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    BCCI

    After successfully organising the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 tournament, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to host the Vijay Hazare Senior Women ODI Vinoo Mankad Trophy – U19 limited-overs tournament.

    BCCI Likely to host Host Vijay Hazare, Senior Women ODI and Vinoo Mankad Trophy

    “The pandemic has tested each and every one of us and there is no life that has remained untouched by it, and while it has been difficult, your support has meant that we have been able to resume both domestic and international cricket in the men`s category.

    “As you are aware, we have lost a lot of time and consequently, it has been difficult to plan the cricket calendar on account of the precautions that are necessary for the safe conduct of the games.

    “However, it was extremely important for us to ensure that women`s cricket takes place and I am extremely happy to inform you that we are going to conduct the Senior Women`s One-day tournament simultaneously with the Vijay Hazare Trophy and follow it up with Vinoo Mankad Trophy Under 19. This has been decided after having received your feedback on the domestic season 2020-21,” he wrote.

    Speaking to ANI, a woman player welcomed the move and thanked the BCCI. “This is excellent news for women`s cricket. We have been practicing hard but now with the certainty of the tournament, the motivation levels are up,” she said.

    Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
    Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

    Having impressed in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 tournament, a cricketer said the Vijay Hazare would give domestic players more time to impress before the IPL. “I hope we can get a couple of games before the IPL auction. This will give a few more players the opportunity to impress a franchise or two,” he told ANI.

    With an eye on the coronavirus pandemic, the BCCI had asked the state associations to give their feedback on how they wish for the rest of the 2020-21 domestic season to play out. And most state bodies called for the 50-over tournament as that would be logistically easier to organise.

    The organisation of the women`s one-dayers and the U-19 tournament for the boys comes as a big boost for domestic players.

    India’s Top Cricketers Investments Including Kohli, Dhoni, Kapil Dev

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    Top Indian cricketers Investments

    Indian Cricketers Investments: Apart from having an outstanding cricket profile, India’s top cricketers shows interest in building a strong portfolio in business Investments. Many cricketers including legendary Kapil Dev and Sunil Gavaskar too made investments in startups and companies.

    India’s Top Cricketers Investments

    Virat Kohli 

    Virat Kohli has shown his preference for start-ups and invested in two companies. Kohli has invested in an insurance tech start-up based in Bengaluru. This start-up is Digit Insurance. Kohli also co-owns the fashion brand Wrogn launched in November 2014 along with Universal Sportsbiz (USPL).

    Virat Kohli
    Virat Kohli

    A year later, the sportsman invested in a chain of gyms and fitness centers called Chisel in association with Franchise India with a 30% stake in the fitness startup. Started in 2015, the startup aimed at establishing more than 75 centers.

    M.S. Dhoni

    The former Indian Captain MS Dhoni has recently started farming at his farmhouse and the vegetables and fruits are grown in there will be exported to Dubai. He has also invested in a Bengaluru-based start-up Khatabook. He is also a brand ambassador of this company.

    Dhoni owns Seven brand
    Dhoni owns Seven brand

    In 2019, MSD invested in online used car marketplace Cars24 as a Series D investor. The funding came in as a result of a strategic partnership between the company and Dhoni. The Indian cricket player came on board as the brand ambassador for Cars24 and owns an equity stake in the company.

    Ajinkya Rahane

    The Vice-Captain of the Indian Cricket Test Team has invested in a Pune-based agritech start-up Merakisan. He had earlier announced his investment in the start-up.

    Gautam Gambhir 

    The cricketer-turned-politician Gautam Gambhir has also invested in start-ups this year. The cricketer invested in a health start-up called FYYHealth. The details of his investments in this company are still unknown.

    Kapil Dev 

    The former Team India captain Kapil Dev has invested in many start-ups. As an angel investor, Kapil Dev has invested in online grocery startup PeopleEasy.com. In 2015, the former Indian cricketer turned to a venture investor after picking up a stake in Mumbai-based Samco Ventures.

    Kapil Dev
    Kapil Dev

    In 2018, Dev entered into a partnership with B2B marketplace Pumpkart for brand endorsements. Last year, Delhi-based online market network WizCounsel raised INR 1 Cr in an angel round led by the cricketer among others.

    Kapil Dev has also invested in VAOO, a Mumbai-based cab aggregator which offers free rides to passengers in return for viewing advertisements. The former ace cricketer has invested in 2020 too. He has invested in Harmonizer India. The details of his investments in the company are not known.

    Sourav Ganguly 

    The former captain has invested in edtech start-up Class plus. However, there is no information about the amount of investments in this start-up. Ganguly is also a brand ambassador of this company.

    Sachin Tendulkar

    Sachin Tendulkar
    Sachin Tendulkar

    In 2016, Sachin invested in the Bengaluru-based Internet of Things (IoT) company Smartron India and came on board as the brand ambassador of the company.

    After celebrities such as Hrithik Roshan and Virat Kohli entered the fashion business, in 2016, Sachin too launched a premium menswear brand on Myntra. The Little Master has also backed the sports entertainment company Smaaash.

    Shane Warne Doubts T Natarajan for “Spot-fixing” in the Gabba Test

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    Legendary Shane Warne slammed for levelling allegations of spot fixing against Indian debutant T Natarajan for his no-balls.
    Legendary Shane Warne slammed for levelling allegations of spot fixing against Indian debutant T Natarajan for his no-balls.

    Legendary Shane Warne moves the spotlight of “spot-fixing” over India’s debutant T Natarajan.

    Shane Warne throws spot-fixing over T Natarajan

    The left-arm pacer bowled 6 no-balls during Australia’s first innings and a couple more on Day 4 of the 4th Test match at The Gabba. Shane Warne, on commentary, went on to say that the 5 of those no-balls were off the first delivery of the pacer’s over and suggested something suspicious.

    “Something that’s caught my eye when Natarajan was bowling. He’s bowled 7 no-balls & they’ve all been big ones. 5 of them have been off the first ball & they’re miles over. We’ve all bowled no-balls, but 5 of them off the 1st ball of an over is interesting,” Warne said on air.

    Taking cognisance of Warne’s remarks, fans of the Indian cricket team were quick to lash out at the former Australian spinner for his bizarre observation.

    Bowling no balls or wide in a match is pretty common for bowlers. Well experienced bowlers also use this as a strategy to slow down the player’s aggression while standing in the crease.

    An Indian supporting fan posted a pic of Starc where he bowled 10 balls for an over with nearly 5 wide deliveries.

     

    Talking about Australia’s 2nd innings, Natarajan bowled 14 overs but the pacer went wicketless and leaked 41 runs.

    Virat Kohli Shares Workout Photos, Videos Ahead of Chennai Test

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    Virat Kohli Workout at Chennai Hotel ahead of England series
    Virat Kohli Workout at Chennai Hotel ahead of England series

    The Indian skipper Virat Kohli on Friday shared workout photos on his Instagram stories in which he is seen working out ahead of the Chennai Test match.

    Virat Kohli workout at Chennai Hotel

    Indian captain Virat Kohli landed in Chennai on 27-01-2021 for the series against England. Kohli who had missed the last three Tests in Australia for the birth of his child arrived at around 10 PM on Wednesday and went through mandatory Covid-19 tests.

    The players of the two teams will be staying at Hotel Leela Palace in a bio-bubble as part of quarantine protocols and will undergo testing for COVID-19, the TNCA official said.

     

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    A post shared by Virat Kohli (@virat.kohli)

    India are all set to host England in a 4-Test series, starting February 5 in Chennai. The first 2 Tests will be played in the South Indian city before the action for the last 2 Tests, including a day-night match, shifts to Ahmedabad.

    “PropheC music and gym equipment are all you need during quarantine days. Work can be put in anywhere if you really want to. have a great day everyone,” Kohli captioned the post on Instagram.

     

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    A post shared by Virat Kohli (@virat.kohli)

    While a few Indian players including star batsman Rohit Sharma and Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane arrived on Tuesday night, some others like Cheteshwar Pujara, Jasprit Bumrah, and Rishabh Pant, star of the series-clinching victory in the Brisbane Test, reached on Wednesday morning.

    The first Test will be played at the M A Chidambaram stadium(Behind closed doors) from February 5 and the second from February 13. Chennai had last hosted a Test match in December 2016 against England.

    India’s squad for the first two Tests against England

    Virat Kohli (c), Ajinkya Rahane, Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Mayank Agarwal, Cheteshwar Pujara, Wriddhiman Saha, Hardik Pandya, KL Rahul (subject to fitness), Rishabh Pant, Jasprit Bumrah, Ishant Sharma, Mohammad Siraj, Shardul Thakur, Ravi Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel.

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