The Hyderabad Cricket Stadium is set to host the first Test match between India and England, marking the latter's tour of the country. This series holds significance as it marks India's first hosting of England for this format in three years, following India's 3-1 victory in their previous encounter back in early 2021.
Match: India (IND) vs England (ENG) 3rd Test
Date: February 15, 2024 (Thursday) – February 19, 2024 (Monday)
Time: 09:30 P.M. IST
Venue: Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot
Pitch Report: Expectations are high for spin-friendly conditions right from Day 1 at Hyderabad's pitch. Known for its support to spinners historically, the pitch is likely to continue its trend, setting the stage for a match favorable to spin bowlers.
Teams:
England Team: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes (c), Ben Foakes (w), Mark Wood, Ollie Robinson, Jack Leach, James Anderson, Daniel Lawrence, Gus Atkinson, Tom Hartley, Rehan Ahmed
India Team: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Rajat Patidar, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (w), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Srikar Bharat, Dhruv Jurel, Avesh Khan, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel
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