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In Virat Kohli's absence, great chance for England to win Test series: Stuart Broad
Firstcricket Staff •The five-match Test series between India and England is locked at 1-1 and the two teams will square off in the third game in Rajkot, beginning 15 February
India vs England: 'Nerves were there to see', James Anderson says hosts appeared in doubt on Day 3 in Vizag
•Veteran pacer Anderson seemed supremely confident about England's chances of chasing down the 399-run target set by India, reflecting the mindset of the players under Ben Stokes' leadership.
India vs England: Anderson dismisses concerns over Root's fitness after star batter struck on finger on Day 3
Firstcricket Staff •Former captain Joe Root was forced to leave the field after getting struck on the right little finger during the 18th over of the Indian innings, and did not return to the field for the remainder of the day's play.
India vs England: James Anderson's longevity highlighted by this mindboggling fact
Firstcricket Staff •James Anderson has come into the England playing XI for the second Test at the expense of Mark Wood who went wicketless in Hyderabad.
India vs England: Gough hails Anderson’s ‘desire to carry on’ but questions pacer tweaking run-up ahead of Tests
•Former England fast bowler Darren Gough felt changing a well-established bowling dynamic could result in injuries to 41-year-old pace legend James Anderson.
India vs England: Visitors might open with two spinners, suggests James Anderson
Firstcricket Staff •England have included four specialist spinners in their squad — Jack Leach, Rehan Ahmed, Tom Hartley and Shoaib Bashir
India is the next test for Bazball and India in India is one of the sternest challenges: Hussain
Firstcricket Staff •Nasser Hussain said England's tour to India in 2024 will be a contest between hosts' spin bowling and visitors' Bazball style and it should be "fascinating".
Chris Woakes grateful for Stuart Broad and James Anderson input after successful Ashes 2023
•Despite his outstanding Test record on home soil, double World Cup-winner Woakes has often found himself on the outside looking in when it comes to red-ball cricket given the enduring careers of Anderson and the now-retired Broad
Ashes 2023: James Anderson retained despite sub-par run as England announce unchanged XI for Oval Test
Firstcricket Staff •Anderson, who had been benched in Headingley before being included for the Manchester Test, has had an underwhelming run this Ashes compared to his usually lofty standards, collecting just four wickets at an average of 76.75.
Ashes 2023: England put their faith in ageing attack for must-win fourth Test
•England have dropped Ollie Robinson, who suffered a back spasm as the hosts won the third Test by three wickets at Headingley. Anderson is reinstated just a fortnight short of his 41st birthday for the match starting Wednesday