Get ready for a cricketing feast as India and England clash in a five-match Test series kicking off on January 25th, 2024. Riding high on a recent T20I series win, India, currently holds the No. 2 spot in the WTC points table, with confidence. Virat Kohli, eager to avenge past defeats and lead his team to WTC glory, spearheads the batting charge alongside seasoned veterans like Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul. Young guns like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill are also raring to prove their mettle.
England, however, arrives with a hunger for redemption. Ben Stokes’ men, fresh off a Test series win against Pakistan, are determined to rewrite history and end their decade-long wait for a Test series victory on Indian soil. Joe Root’s experience and Jonny Bairstow’s explosive form will anchor the batting, while the pace duo of James Anderson and Mark Wood aims to torment the Indian batsmen.
The battle extends beyond individual brilliance. India’s spin twins Axar Patel and Ravindra Jadeja seek to weave their magic against England’s inexperienced middle-order. Youngster Rehan Ahmed, on the other hand, faces the difficult task of proving himself against India’s batting lineup.
With both teams boasting explosive line-ups and potent bowling attacks, the series promises a non-stop spectacle of cricketing excellence. The fight for WTC points, individual records, and national pride will make every session a nail-biting affair. Fans can catch the live action on JioCinema app and website, and brace themselves for a series that will undoubtedly leave its mark on cricket history.
Key Dates & Venues:
- 1st Test: January 25-29, Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
- 2nd Test: February 2-6, Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam
- 3rd Test: February 15-19, Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot
- 4th Test: February 23-27, JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi
- 5th Test: March 7-11, Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala
Team Squads:
- India: Shreyas Iyer, K L Rahul, Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel, Srikar Bharat, Avesh Khan, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Ravichandran Ashwin, Mohammed Siraj, and Jasprit Bumrah.
- England: Joe Root, Zak Crawley, Ben Stokes (C), Shoaib Bashir, Tom Hartley, Ollie Robinson, Rehan Ahmed, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Duckett, Ben Foakes, Ollie Pope, Gus Atkinson, Mark Wood, James Anderson, and Jack Leach.
