Setting, pitch report, and streaming subtleties
The Rajiv Gandhi Global Arena in Hyderabad will have the first Test (9:30am IST).
The setting normally offers a batting-accommodating wicket, which likewise upholds the seamers. Spinners will become possibly the most important factor as the match advances.
There are no possibilities of downpour all through the Test.
Record A look at India and England’s head-to-head record after 131 Test matches.
The Three Lions have won 50 matches, while India recorded 31 triumphs. Upwards of 50 matches have been drawn.
Britain have lost their last two Test series in India however were the last ones who crushed India at home in 2012.
Out of the 64 Tests played in India, the visitors have won 14 of them.
Advantage at home: Can England defeat India?
India have won every one of their 16 Test series at home since losing to Britain in 2012.
A lively Britain side under Alastair Cook figured out how to penetrate India’s home fort in the 2012/13 season. This remains Britain’s just Test series win in India in the 21st 100 years.
Before that series, Britain’s last Test series win in India came in 1984.
Teams Notable news from the Indian camp: It was reported earlier this week that Virat Kohli will not play in the first two Tests because of personal reasons.
Thus, Rajat Patidar has procured a call-up. Notwithstanding, he is probably not going to play in Hyderabad, with Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer being near.
On the ball, Indian lead trainer Rahul Dravid affirmed that either KS Bharat or Dhruv Jurel will keep wickets.
England’s playing XI for the Test match against India in the series’ opening match has been announced.
The Three Lions have named four spinners in their side. Lancashire spinner Tom Hartley is set to make his Test debut.
It is interesting that pacer James Anderson, who is 41 years old, has not been included in the team. The team will be led by Ben Stokes, and Ben Foakes will keep wickets.