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India tour of England 2021-22

With skipper Rohit Sharma back in the fold, Team India will look to forget Edgbaston's dent, and start afresh with ‘Mission T20’ in mind as they take on Jos Buttler-studded England in the series opener of the three-match T20I series on Thursday.

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With mission T20 in mind, Rohit-studded India take on Buttler-inspired England

India will lock horns with England for three T20Is and as many ODIs against England after the conclusion of the rearranged fifth Test between the two sides at Edgbaston in Birmingham which ended in 2-2 draw after the Ben Stokes-led side romped the Jasprit Bumrah-led side by seven wickets in the final Test. On the eve of the first T20I between India and England, Sharma was seen answering all the questions revolving around the series in a press conference. He gave a shocking statement saying that the T20I series against England is not a preparation for the T20 World Cup 2022.

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'T20I series against England is 'not a preparation' for T20 World Cup 2022': Rohit Sharma

England's stunning onslaught denied India the historic win at Edgbaston as England romped Jasprit Bumrah-led side by seven wickets in the rescheduled fifth and the final Test to level the long due five-match series 2-2 on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Pant left the England skipper Ben Stokes awestruck as the star all-rounder said that the way he plays he could very well fit in their team. Speaking after the game, Stokes said, "He is someone who would fit very well in our team at the moment, Rishabh, the way that he goes about to play the game."

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'He would fit in our team': Star-struck Ben Stokes loved watching Rishabh Pant's 'Baz-ball' approach

Former Indian skipper Virat Kohli is struggling for form across formats.

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After the record-breaking rescheduled Test, the focus now shifts to the white-ball series starting July 7.

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A 269-run partnership between Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow was enough for England to create history after they completed their highest successful run chase in the longest format of the game with a seven-wicket win over India at the Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham on Tuesday.

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England looks like a rejuvenated side under the new Ben Stokes-Brendon McCullum era in Test cricket, having secured a series whitewash against New Zealand, before beating heavyweights India in the latest Edgbaston Test.

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India will lock horns with England for three T20Is and as many ODIs against England after the conclusion of the rearranged fifth Test between the two sides at Edgbaston in Birmingham which ended in 2-2 draw.

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Centuries from Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow carried England to a historic seven-wicket win over India, completing their record-breaking 378-run chase in the first session of Day Five. Meanwhile, India's head coach Rahul Dravid revealed the reason behind not playing Ravichandran Ashwin in the decisive fifth Test against England.Ashwin's absence has been debated but Dravid defended the team's strategy.

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Indian head coach Rahul Dravid has hinted a few changes in approach after India’s record loss to England at Edgbaston, Birmingham that prevented them from winning the series.

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IND vs ENG 3rd Test: Joe Root wants a DRS like option to get the ball changed thrice in 80 overs. He defends Dukes ball manufracturer over ball's rapid wear and tear.

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India were placed at 145/3 when the bails were drawn on Day 2 as visitors are still trailing behind England by 242 runs in the third Test

KL Rahul's fifty took India to 145/3 on Day 2 of the third Test against England

Earlier Jasprit Bumrah's fifer folded England for 387

India's KL Rahul (R) and Rishabh Pant in frame

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