Published 16:36 IST, February 24th 2021
IND vs ENG live: Hardik Pandya snubbed from playing XI in home Test, fans explode online
IND vs ENG live: Twitter was abuzz after India's playing XI was announced as fans expressed their disappointment at the exclusion of Hardik Pandya.
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The India vs England 3rd Test has gotten underway at the newly revamped Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Having won the toss, England captain Joe Root decided to bat first. While England made four changes to their playing XI from the second Test, India also made a couple of changes.
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Fans disappointed with exclusion of Hardik Pandya from India's playing XI
Jasprit Bumrah and Washington Sundar came in for Mohammed Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav respectively, which surprised many. Considering the fact that this is a pink-ball Test, it was expected that Hardik Pandya would find a place in the playing XI and play the role of the third speedster. However, the Indian team management baffled everyone and went ahead with two pacers and three spinners.
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Twitter was abuzz after India's playing XI for the third Test was announced. Several reactions poured in as fans expressed their disappointment at the exclusion of local lad Hardik Pandya from the side. A certain section of fans also slammed Indian captain Virat Kohli, calling his selection tactics bizarre. Here's how fans reacted to Hardik Pandya's exclusion from the third Test.
IND vs ENG live score update
Three wickets (Dom Sibley, Jonny Bairstow and Joe Root) in the first session have brought Ben Stokes to the crease who now has a massive task to build a partnership with Zak Crawley. Ishant Sharma, Axar Patel and R Ashwin bagged one wicket apiece for India. The hosts will look to capitalize on the solid start they have got and make early inroads after three quick wickets. At the time of publishing this article, England's scoreboard read 81/4 after 27 overs at the Tea break with Crawley dismissed on 53.
India vs England 3rd Test live streaming details
The India vs England 3rd Test is being broadcasted live on television on Star Sports Network's Star Sports 1 SD & HD and 1 Hindi SD and HD channels. The India vs England live streaming for the entire series will also be available on the Disney+ Hotstar app and website. The India vs England live scores and updates can be found on the websites and social media handles of BCCI and England Cricket.
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Updated 16:36 IST, February 24th 2021