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India fast bowler Mohammed Siraj revealed the secret behind his hunger to bowl tireless long spells in Tests and spoke about his love for Test cricket.

Sachin Tendulkar fondly recalls Joe Root's Test debut in Nagpur in 2012, where he immediately recognized Root's potential. Tendulkar was impressed by Root's composure, technique, and ability to assess the wicket, leading him to predict Root's future captaincy.

India left-arm seamer Arshdeep Singh was left impatient after not getting a chance in the five-match Test series against England, revealed Punjab bowling coach Gagandeep Singh.

Ravichandran Ashwin has voiced concerns over Mohammed Siraj's performance in the recent Test match against England, urging him to prioritize controlling the run flow over solely focusing on taking wickets. Jasprit Bumrah stood out as India's best bowler in England’s first innings, claiming a five-wicket haul. Prasidh Krishna also picked up three wickets but was expensive, conceding runs at an economy of 6.40.

India are likely to include all-rounders Nitish Kumar Reddy and Washington Sundar in the Edgbaston Test, potentially at the expense of a specialist batter. Assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate hinted at Reddy's inclusion, while captain Shubman Gill emphasized the need for batting depth and the inclusion of two spinners given the dry conditions in Birmingham.

Akash Deep's remarkable 10-wicket haul in the Edgbaston Test has propelled him into the limelight, earning him accolades from across the cricketing world. An English fan's song celebrating Akash Deep's performance has gone viral. Sachin Tendulkar lauded him as the 'standout bowler,' highlighting his delivery to dismiss Joe Root as the 'ball of the series.

India faced a setback in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy's first Test against England, with coach Gautam Gambhir committed to managing Jasprit Bumrah's workload, limiting him to three matches. Prasidh Krishna sees this as an opportunity, emphasizing team unity and learning from senior players like Bumrah.

Rob Key, ECB director, assures Jofra Archer's readiness for Test cricket, stating his return was deliberately paced to ensure he's prepared for the format's demands. Despite calls to rush him, the focus was on a gradual build-up. Key highlights Archer's potential impact and trusts Ben Stokes to manage his workload effectively, while also expressing optimism about Mark Wood's return.

Following their defeat in the first Test, India is contemplating changes for the second Test against England at Edgbaston. Jasprit Bumrah's participation is uncertain due to workload management. Kuldeep Yadav's inclusion is strongly considered, given England's struggles against wrist spin.

England defeated India by five wickets in the first Test at Headingley, chasing down a target of 371, with Ben Duckett scoring a remarkable 149. Shubman Gill's captaincy debut faced scrutiny from former captains Nasser Hussain and Ravi Shastri, who questioned his on-field leadership and tactical decisions.

Following India's underwhelming bowling performance in the first Test, former cricket stars Michael Clarke and Nick Knight have urged the inclusion of Kuldeep Yadav. Clarke criticized India's selection strategy, emphasizing the need to prioritize wicket-taking over bolstering batting depth.

Shubman Gill aimed to be the series' top scorer and scored a century on his captaincy debut. However, India lost the first Test against England. While his batting wasn't affected, his leadership is developing. Coach Gautam Gambhir supports Gill. Ravichandran Ashwin suggested using Shardul Thakur earlier. Gill remained composed, but his field placements faced criticism.