India National Cricket Team vs England Cricket Team Timeline

On Friday, the BCCI Senior Selection Committee will convene in order to select India’s squad for England’s remaining three Test matches. Topics of discussion may include Virat Kohli’s availability and Jasprit Bumrah’s fitness status.

Kohli decided to withdraw from both Tests due to concerns over his mother’s health, prompting AB de Villiers to commend him on prioritising family. In this article, we will discuss about India National Cricket Team vs England Cricket Team Timeline.

1. January 25

India and England cricket teams have an infamous rivalry. Over their storied histories have come epic matches and legendary players. This timeline gives insight into this longstanding rivalry’s development while showcasing some of its key moments.

On January 25th, India and England will face off in their inaugural Test matchup of 2018, scheduled to start at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad at 9:30AM IST. Sports 18 will televise this Test series live across India.

England’s batsmen will be put through the paces when faced with India’s fast bowlers in this game. While England have had difficulty against fast bowlers in the past, this will present an opportunity to improve. While India’s fast bowlers have been impressive thus far, their batting has yet to perform to expectations.

India will look to build on their dominant home conditions by performing well in this Test match and take an unassailable 2-1 lead in their five-match series.

India are already two games up in their Paytm Test series against England and will look to win three more Tests to claim victory over this matchup. The third Test will start in Rajkot on February 15, with India expected to announce their squad on February 7.

Strong chances exist for KL Rahul to return into India’s playing XI for the third Test at Rajkot. After experiencing quadricep pain for much of this series, it now appears he has made full recovery. Should this occur, Jasprit Bumrah could be rested as his performances so far are likely to cement him a spot as one of Test cricket’s premier bowlers.

2. February 2

Indian team will look to rebound after their uncharacteristic showing at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad during the inaugural Test match, losing by four goals on January 7. They hope to improve upon their performance by improving in subsequent matches.

India and England will face off in a crucial cricket series that could stretch all the way through Edgbaston in Birmingham. Both sides will need to remain aware of each other’s strengths in terms of batting and bowling as they aim for dominance over one another’s teams in this test series. It should prove an exciting battle that could go all the way to Edgbaston Stadium!

Ravi Ashwin will continue his pursuit of 500 wickets against England in the third Test at Rajkot. Ashwin narrowly missed out on reaching that mark during the second Test at Vizag when runout by Ben Stokes prevented him from getting there; currently at 499 wickets he needs just seven more wickets to reach it!

Jasprit Bumrah will also be under scrutiny, having sustained an injury during the first Test match at Hyderabad and will be assessed by selectors prior to this game. Reports indicate he could even be rested for the third Test as team management manage his workload more carefully.

KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja will have to wait their turn before returning to action, having both been treated at NCA following injuries sustained in the first Test match. Much is at stake for both sides in this five-match series; both men will hope that Kohli, Rahul, and Jadeja can remain fit enough to compete.

3. February 15

With just one match remaining in this series between India and England, all eyes are turned towards them as their epic contest takes center stage. England boast new-age cricket under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum while India blend experience and raw power to take centre stage.

Both teams will look to further consolidate their advantage and take an unassailable lead into the fifth Test, set for Hyderabad from February 15 to 19. Meanwhile, Vizag hosts its own match from February 2-6 at Dr Y S Rajashekar Reddy ACA-VDCA International Cricket Stadium.

After speculation surrounded Virat Kohli’s absence from cricket matches, his brother Vijay took to social media in order to disprove reports. Additionally, AB de Villiers addressed this topic and applauded Kohli for prioritising family.

Selectors have been seeking more clarity over KL Rahul’s availability for India’s third Test against South Africa at Rajkot and reports suggest Ravindra Jadeja may also be benched. Both players were pivotal to India’s victories over their opposition; their absence will be felt significantly by their team mates.

Ravichandran Ashwin has been in outstanding form recently and is on the cusp of breaking 500 wickets in Test cricket. After narrowly missing out in Vizag Test match, he will look forward to breaking that mark at Rajkot and Mumbai Test matches. Jasprit Bumrah may even be rested to give Mohammed Siraj more opportunities at bowling as part of their workload sharing initiative by selectors.

4. February 19

After concluding the second Test at Rajkot, India and England will once more meet in the third. India’s selectors have nine days off before making a selection decision; questions will arise regarding Virat Kohli’s availability as well as Jasprit Bumrah’s fitness; it is likely he may be rested from playing to keep his workload manageable during IPL season.

Both teams have enjoyed years of fierce rivalry between them over the course of cricket history, playing 131 Test matches spanning more than 90 years – England leading with 19 series wins to India’s 11 and five ending in draws. Most recently they met up at this year’s ICC Champions Trophy where Dhoni’s side ultimately came out victorious to claim its victory.

Suspicions have swirled that Virat Kohli may skip the remainder of this series as he prioritizes family over cricket, yet former England captain Nasser Hussain defended the skipper’s decision by stressing how important prioritising families should be for all players and that it makes perfect sense that Kohli wants to spend quality time with his wife and children while taking a break every now and then from playing international cricket; taking such breaks will only benefit him in the long run while helping regain his form for future tournaments.

5. March 7

India-England rivalry dates back to before independence was achieved in 1947, and has endured for 122 Test matches to create epic tales and connect millions of fans worldwide. It also showcases cricket’s inherent beauty and competitive spirit while giving young talents a platform on which they can shine.

The five-match series kicks off January 25 at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. The second Test will be hosted by Dr Y S Rajashekar Reddy ACA-VDCA International Cricket Stadium from February 2-6 and the final match at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium from March 7-11.

After an intense opening match in Hyderabad, both teams are even. But everything could change once they travel to Rajkot as KL Rahul could return after missing the second Test with injury and keep wickets, although Ravindra Jadeja remains a contender to retain number four status.

Jasprit Bumrah’s availability has become one of the main talking points ahead of India’s squad announcement. According to reports, reports indicate the 27-year-old India bowler may be rested to manage his workload after participating in both IPL 2018 and T20 World Cup 2024 tournaments.

Ravichandran Ashwin came close to breaking through to 500 wickets during the Vizag Test and will aim to achieve that milestone soon in future games. Fellow spinner Ravindra Jadeja will join Ashwin, and this duo often has the upper hand when it comes to stopping opposition batsmen at home.

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