England suffer a blow on eve of Chepauk game, opener ruled out of first 2 Tests vs India

Just a day before England and India lock horns at Chepauk to commence four-match Test series, visitors have suffered a huge blow after one of ir players h to be ruled out. young 23-year-old Zak Crawley, who has been in red-hot form, has been ruled out of first two Tests against India due to an injury, English board confirmed on Thursday morning. English cricketer sustained an injury during a practice session on Tuesday when he slipped on marble floor while leaving dressing room. 

"Scan results have confirmed that Crawley has jarred his right wrist, which has sprained joint and led to local inflammation," England Cricket Board (ECB) said in a statement. 

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Pope back in hut, Stokes & Archer in XI?

England medical team will continue to assess his progress over next few weeks. wrist injury to Crawley has paved way for Dom Sibley into playing XI with Rory Burns taking field from or end. While England are yet to anunce ir playing XI, it is expected that Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer will return to field after a short hiatus as y missed Tests against Sri Lanka. Skipper Joe Root is also likely to bring in Jack Leach and Moeen Ali as extra spinner considering that pitch at Chennai offers turn. 

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visitors have also been boosted with return of Ollie Pope to squ. right-handed batsman has recovered just in time and has been ded to squ for first Test against India in Chennai. "Pope has fully recovered from a left shoulder injury sustained in August 2020 against Pakistan. England medical team are satisfied that he is available for selection," ECB h confirmed. 

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India Vs England: Test series

With finale berth of World Test Championship being prize of series, Tests between India and England promise to be cracker as both teams are riding high confidence with a series win against Sri Lanka and Australia.   tour kicks off with first Test that will be played in Chennai's M.A. Chidambaram Stium. second Test match will also be played at same venue between February 13-17. newly revated Motera Stium in Ahmedab will be contesting final two games (Feb 24-28) & (March 4-8) respectively. BCCI has also opened gates for crowds from second Test onwards allowing fans to catch action live. 

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