Nasser Hussain predicts big way England can put India into chaos thanks to Ajinkya Rahane

Virat Kohli returns to fold as India captain, after he skipped final three Tests in Australia due to his paternity leave. In his absence, stand-in skipper Ajinkya Rahane led Indian team to victories at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) and at Gabba to register a historic 2-1 series win Down Under. two cricketers will w be reuniting in Indian whites as y take on England in first of a four-match series from Friday, February 5 onwards in Chennai.

Indian players train ahe of India vs England 1st Test

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Nasser Hussain on ‘Virat Kohli vs Ajinkya Rahane captaincy dilemma’ that might get exploited

While writing for Daily Mail, former England captain Nasser Hussain praised Virat Kohli by saying that he is “still main man” of Indian cricket. His comments came at a time when several fans and experts are backing Rahane over Kohli to take Indian Test cricket forward, following his emphatic series win in Australia.

Hussain is of opinion that England team can exploit current Indian captaincy debate if y end up winning first Test at M. A. Chidambaram Stium in Chennai. He wrote that it is extremely important for visitors to start well to raise a big question over fans across India. He believes that “ whole country will be asking wher Rahane should have stayed in charge” if Virat Kohli fails to guide m to victory.

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Nasser Hussain ded that with a win for England in first Test, y would also set tone for remaining matches. He believes that series “could suddenly become very interesting”. Predicting his outcome for series, he still considered India as favourites to take home four-match tussle by a 2-1 margin.

India vs England 1st Test updates

India vs England 1st Test will conclude on February 9. M. A. Chidambaram Stium will also be hosting second Test before action shifts to newly-revated Motera Stium in Ahmedab for final two matches.

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India vs England live streaming details

For India vs England live streaming in India, fans can tune in to Star Sports Network. Meanwhile, for India vs England live scores, one can visit official website and social media ps of BCCI and England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). live streaming of first Test is also available for fans on Disney+ Hotstar app.

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Im source: AP and BCCI Twitter