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India need to either draw or win the match to find a place in the World Test Championships final in June, while a win for England would revive some of the lost confidence after the thrashing inside two days in the third Test. "It's (the pitch) looking very similar...I think the most important thing is that we learn all the lessons from the last two, two test matches and make sure we're back for it," Root said when asked about the raging debate over the pitch in the last Test and how this one was looking. "It's important that if we get ourselves in a similar position in the first innings, we really make that count. And try and get some scoreboard pressure in the game, you know, early on," he said at the virtual press conference, on the eve of the game here. Root conceded that there is "no point talking about the pitches" as everyone has an opinion on what a good pitch should be. He said what his side would strive for is to play better than the opposition. Everyone's opinion on … [Read more...] about India vs England: Pitch looks very similar to last Test: Root

AHMEDABAD, India: England captain Joe Root won the toss and elected to bat in the fourth and final test against India in Ahmedabad on Thursday. The tourists strengthened their spin department by recalling off-spinner Dom Bess. Batsman Dan Lawrence was also recalled, while quicks Jofra Archer and Stuart Broad were dropped. "It will start spinning at some point, probably quite soon. So it's important we make the most of it and try and get a good score on the board," Root said. "It's a great opportunity for us to finish what has been a very successful winter if we win this game." For India, Mohammed Siraj replaced pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah who skipped the match over personal reasons. "We'd have batted first as well, quite a no-brainer," home captain Virat Kohli said. "Getting runs on the board on a pitch like this which looks good to bat on day one, surely would have batted." The hosts, 2-1 up in the series, need a draw to secure their place in the June final of … [Read more...] about England recall spinner Bess, elect to bat in final test v India

Similarly, Root will be hoping that England can win the Test and enter the white ball leg of the series with a lot more confidence. India are in need of a win or draw for a place in the World Test Championship final at Lord's against England sometime in June. Kohli admitted that he also would have liked to bat first and revealed that India brought only one change - Mohammed Siraj for Jasprit Bumrah, who flew back home for personal reasons. "We would have batted first as well. It looks a good wicket to bat first. We have a great camaraderie and atmosphere and it's been a great bunch of guys who have well-supported me. We have to be at our best and England have put us under pressure in the past and in this series as well. We make just one change: Bumrah has gone home, and Siraj replaces him," Kohli said at the toss to the host broadcaster. Root said: "We want to make use of the first innings and make the most of it. It will start spinning at some point. We've had ups and downs and … [Read more...] about India vs England, 4th Test: England won toss, bat first; Playing 11 updates

How to Buy Tickets Online Virat Kohli and Co would host England for the last-time in red-ball before they switch to the limited-overs internationals. But it is all to play for in the final Test as a draw would ensure India joins New Zealand in the World Test Championship in England later in the year. With a 10-wicket win in the third Test, India knocked out England off the WTC final race. England now has the chance of helping Australia with a win. Eyes would be on the pitch as the third Test ended in under two days. When is India vs England 4th Test match? The India vs England 4th Test match will take place on Thursday, March 4. What are the timings of India vs England 4th Test match? The India vs England 4th Test match will start at 9.30 AM IST. The toss will take place at 9 AM IST. Where is India vs England 4th Test match being played? The India vs England 4th Test match will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Where you can buy tickets for … [Read more...] about India vs England: How to Buy Tickets Online For 4th Test in Ahmedabad, Buy Tickets Online on Paytm App, Paytm Insider App

ENGLAND TOUR OF INDIA, 2021 by Rob Johnston • Published on Share Tweet England's two comprehensive defeats in a row means they enter the final Test under pressure. © BCCI After a constant stream of pitch talk since the third Test ended inside two days, it will be a welcome relief when the final game of the series between India and England begins on Thursday. Finally - thankfully - there will be something else to talk about. England's two comprehensive defeats in a row means they enter the game under pressure. Little in their performances in the second Test in Chennai and the third in Ahmedabad suggest they can mount a turnaround if the surface for this game is similar in nature to those pitches. India, more experienced and better skilled in such conditions, outplayed them with bat and ball in both matches. It will take something very special for England to beat India if the pitch for the fourth Test turns significantly as … [Read more...] about Two challenging weeks don’t define us as a team: Root

AHMEDABAD, India: England captain Joe Root has demanded fearless cricket from his team in the final test against India, saying they should not be scared of the surface in what is expected to be another spin-dominated contest in Ahmedabad from Thursday. England were beaten inside two days at the same Narendra Modi stadium last week in what was the shortest completed test match since 1935. Spinners from both sides claimed 28 of the 30 wickets that tumbled in five sessions as England managed 81, their lowest ever total against India, in the second innings. Root said the batsmen have a clear gameplan as they seek to level the four-test series. "As a batting group, we're very clear about how we want to play," Root told a video conference on Wednesday. "We're going into the game full of confidence, we have no scars from the last two (defeats)." "We shouldn't be scared of the surface any sort of way, or about the guys bowling on it." England have analysed some of the … [Read more...] about Root tells England not be bogged down by surface tension