New Delhi: India has won the test series in England three times – in 1971 (under captain Ajit Wadekar), in 1986 (under captain of the DEV), and in 2007 (under captain Rahul Dravid).
India Skipper Virat Kohli will aim to join the elite captain when India started their five-match campaign against England.
Former Indian Cricketer VVS Laxman said the Indian test series against England as their biggest examination.
“Even though they did not show anything for their efforts in the end, India was the most consistent side of the inaugural world test championship.
When the second WTC was underway on Wednesday in Nottingham with the first of five tests against England, India’s focus would maintain the standard They have set over the past few years, in the knowledge that if they hold on to their discipline, the prize will follow, “Laxman wrote in the bus column for the Times of India.
“The upper side is proud of themselves exponentially a better version of themselves.
One of the big challenges in the cricket test is to conquer foreign land.
Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri will notice that India has not won a series in the UK since 2007, and Their three last events have ended in a severe defeat.
The current effort will capture the trend, which is not an unrealistic hope given the quality of resources they have, “he said.
After 2007, India traveled around England three times (2011, 2014 and 2018), but failed to add another series victory in British land.
India will take UK in the first test on August 4 at Trent Bridge in Nottingham.
The second test (12 August – August 16) will be played in Lord’s, The Third (August 25 – August 29) in Headingley, The Fourth (02 Sep 06) at Kennington Oval, and FIFTH test (10 Sep) 14) at Old Trafford.
“This series will be the biggest inspection of India during the new WTC cycle.
With all the respect, South Africa does not have a side that is almost the same as them and India has done it well in the country for years, so they will like their chances of the Maiden series winning There later this year.
A good look in the UK will do wonders for Indian trust and stand in the cricket test, “Laxman said.
“Britain will be without Ben Stokes, whose withdrawal is because the mental health problem is another gloomy reminder of the extraordinary times we live in.
Ben was recognized as one of the fierce competitors, driven by extraordinary mental strength to go with his brilliance in the field..
What this latest example to be displayed is that this is a problem that can overwrite anyone at any stage, and to seek clear assistance is not a sign of weakness, “he said.
“Indian Cricketers have been in various bubbles for almost a year now, and I can only imagine their pressure and concerns must have survived, especially considering Rishabh’s pants in the UK and the Krunal Pandya in Sri Lanka tested covid-positive.
I hope the authorities have facilitated availability Mental health counselors to whom the players can turn around with trust if they feel the need, “Laxman added.