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Shoaib Bashir

Shoaib Bashir joins up with England squad eager to put visa issues behind him

England spinner Shoaib Bashir was finally able to rejoin his England teammates on Sunday after a delayed arrival in India because of issues with his visa.

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England have a glimmer of hope in Hyderabad thanks to Ollie Pope century

Ollie Pope spearheaded the resistance with an outstanding and tenacious century as England put up a strong fight to keep the first Test against India alive in Hyderabad.

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India make England toil in the field as they build lead in opening Test

India batters made the Hyderabad pitch look flat as they piled on the runs against England on Day 2 of the first Test on Friday.

Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma: There are no guarantees that India will beat England

India captain Rohit Sharma has warned his team-mates against complacency as they prepare to take on England on home soil.

Ben Stokes

Ben Stokes: Picking three spinners not 'bold or brave' from England

England have gambled on a three-spinner attack for the first Test against India, handing Tom Hartley a debut alongside Jack Leach and Rehan Ahmed.

Tom Hartley

England hand Tom Hartley Test debut in spin-heavy bowling attack

England have included three spinners for the series opener against India, giving Tom Hartley his Test debut in Hyderabad.