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Electing to bat first, England were off to a decent start with openers Zack Crawley and Ben Duckett negotiating the pacers well. Despite missed edges and beaten deliveries, pacers Jasprit Bumrah and local lad Mohammed Siraj failed to break the opening stand.

Root stepped in the field needing mere 10 runs to outshine Sachin Tendulkar's record of 2,535 runs in 32 matches against England.

Electing to bat first, England were off to a decent start with openers Zack Crawley and Ben Duckett negotiating the pacers well.

Rohit Sharma, the captain of India, has already mentioned that they are not concerned about the way England plays. However, he emphasized that the narrative of the five-match series will revolve around 'Bazball' against spin.

I don't think we are unbeatable. We don't want to think like that. But whatever past records that we have over the last decade or so, do not guarantee that we will come out on top in this series, said Rohit

England’s ultra-aggressive style of cricket in Tests will be put to a serious test when a formidable India take on the visitors in the first Test

Sufficient parking places have been identified for both two-wheelers and four-wheelers, ensuring a smooth flow of traffic on the match day.

Players from both teams have already arrived in Hyderabad and commenced their rigorous preparations.

Rahul Dravid revealed that KL Rahul will not be playing as wicketkeeper and his choice will be between two other wicketkeepers KS Bharat and Dhruv Jurel

Rohit will be seen in action during India's five-Test match series against England starting from January 25

Bashir, who plays for Somerset in England's domestic cricket circuit, is of Pakistani heritage and is the only member from the Test side facing paperwork issues.

The extended series between England and India is set to commence on January 25 in Hyderabad and will wrap up with the fifth and final Test in Dharamshala on March 11. The long-format series between England and India will kickstart from January 25 onwards in Hyderabad and will conclude on March 11 in Dharamshala with the fifth and final Test.

England is set to face India in a five-match Test series scheduled between January and March next year.

Gareth Wynn Owen took charge as British Deputy High Commissioner to Telangana and Andhra Pradesh in September 2022.

Deepti Sharma, who picked up five wickets in the first innings, was the tormentor again returning with figures of 4/32 in England's second essay

Shubha contributed to this with a half-century, making 69 in 76 balls, with 13 fours.

The hosts also appeared to have lost the steam soon after the early breakthroughs, failing to drive home the advantage as they were guilty of bowling and fielding poorly.

Ambati Rayadu, who retired from IPL after the 2023 title win, has also been released.

Sunday could well be Dravid's last day in his office and there won't be a better farewell gift to one of the legends of Indian cricket, who missed that elusive silverware as a player.

Both teams secure a spot in the last 16, with England clinching the group's top position and the South Americans claiming the runner-up spot