Test Cricket: England vs. India

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Thursday, 21 July 2011
First Test Match
England v India, Lord's

Friday, 29 July 2011
Second Test Match
England v India, Trent Bridge

Wednesday, 10 August 2011
Third Test Match
England v India, Edgbaston

Thursday, 18 August 2011
Fourth Test Match
England v India, The Kia Oval

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Big series for England. It'll show truly where England are at the moment, I feel the bowlers have to improve on the Sri Lanka tests, though the Batsmen will just be looking to continue their form. Although Strauss will be looking to improve.

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Really looking forward to this series. England's team selection is interesting. Bresnan will fancy his chances of returning to the team ahead of Broad. Both are fairly equal in terms of batting but Bresnan is the form player with the ball.

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Agreed there. Broad was bowling well but he had no luck whatsoever, he was always close to getting a wicket. I was surprised Onions wasn't given a chance when Jimmy got injured. I like Finn but think a different type of bowler was needed. Finn and Tremlett are both big men. Broad is a pretty similar bowler too. Suppose, Finn was next in line though and it would have been harsh to leave him out. With Bresnan back I presume he'll be in. There are a number of bowlers with a chance though, good competition when everyone's fit.

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Sachin Tendulkar has never scored a test century at Lord's in 4 test matches he has played there.Hope he can break that jinx and get one.

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If ever a cricketer deserved to score a century at Lords it's the Little Master.

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Tell me about it.He has never been able to do that and also never win a test series Down Under.hope with Fletcher as coach we can achieve them this year.

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I cannot believe that. Never scored a ton at Lords? How many tons has he got?

India should beat Aus down under, if last winter is anything to go by.

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He has 51 tons in Test cricket but never got one at Lord's. His best at that ground is 45 something. He has scored just 149 runs from 4 matches from the source I saw yesterday.

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Is the test series eagerly anticipated in India, Ashwin?

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Wow! Can't believe that stat about Sachin. I'd happily see him get a century.

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Is the test series eagerly anticipated in India, Ashwin?

Every cricket game is eagerly anticipated here mate! Cricket is like another religion here.But the West Indies tour was a bit boring and hardly many got to watch it because the game was played during our sleeping hours.But this series is very eagerly anticipated.it always is,alongwith series with Australia

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I remember the World Cup games that were so eagerly anticipated here.knockout stage games had a different feeling to it.Being the home team,we were under immense pressure from the media just as the English football team come under from their media! But we coped with it surprisingly well.The final too.the one who won the toss was tipped to win and when we lost the toss,I remember the crowd going silent in shock! But I was confident we could do it.After the start we go I felt confident we'd win it but Jaywardene's innings was worthy of any WC win.until Dhoni played the innings of his life! I was sitting on the same end where he hit the six of the final ball! Will never forget those memories.

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Didn't know Louis was wicket keeping for India in the tour match against Somerset.... Talented bloke.

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Good toss for India to win. Conditions are perfect for bowling.

Broad preferred over Bresnan. Pressure on Broad to perform now.

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Solid start for England in what is helpful bowling conditions.

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Straussy gone. Another below par score from the Skipper.

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Brilliant batting from Pietersen, a joy to watch. 49 runs off the last 4 overs.

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I was going to write something but didn't want to as I feared the curse. You're to blame if he doesn't get 200 now. haha

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ha ha, I will take full responsibility. You can thank me after England pick up two Indian wickets this evening

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You are forgiven. 200. Great knock.

England declare.

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England bowled poorly last night, their bowling lines were all over. Hopefully the bowlers will up their performance levels today.

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Wicket for Broad. He's bowling well.

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5 down at Tea. Not bad. Could they make India follow on? Broad answering his critics.

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Oh dear!