Indian cricket team in England in 2021

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Template:Infobox cricket tour The Indian cricket team toured England in August and September 2021 to play five Test matches.[1][2] Prior to their matches against England, India played New Zealand in the 2021 ICC World Test Championship Final at the Rose Bowl in Southampton in June 2021.[3] The Test series were the first matches of the 2021–2023 ICC World Test Championship.[4]

In May 2021, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) made a request to the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to adjust the schedule of the tour to accommodate the remaining matches of the 2021 Indian Premier League.[5] However, a change would impact on tickets that have already been sold and the need to reschedule matches in The Hundred.[6] On the second day of the third Test, England players wore black armbands in remembrance of former England cricketer Ted Dexter, who died on 25 August 2021.[7] Likewise, on the first day of the fourth Test, Indian players wore black armbands in remembrance of former Indian cricketer Vasoo Paranjape, who died on 30 August 2021.[8]

The first Test of the series ended in a draw, after more than two days of play was lost across the duration of the match to rain.[9] India won the second Test by 151 runs, in the final hour of the fifth day, to take a 1–0 lead in the series.[10] England won the third Test by an innings and 76 runs before the lunch break on day four, levelling the series 1–1.[11] It was Joe Root's 27th win as captain, the most by a captain of England in Test cricket.[12] India won the fourth Test by 157 runs, to lead the series 2–1 with one match to play.[13]

On the morning of the scheduled start of the fifth Test of the series, both cricket boards confirmed that the match would not start on 10 September 2021, following positive COVID-19 results in the Indian team.[14] The ECB then issued a statement to say that the Test match had been cancelled,[15] as India were unable to field a side.[16] Clarification on the result of the series was sent to the International Cricket Council (ICC), and the match referee Chris Broad.[17] The BCCI issued a statement saying that they were working with the ECB with the aim to reschedule the match.[18] In September 2021, the ECB announced that India would play a one-off Test match in 2022, ahead of India's limited-overs matches against England.[19] The following month, the ECB confirmed that the rescheduled match would determine the outcome of the Test series.[20] After being set a target of 378 runs, England won the fifth Test by seven wickets to record their highest successful run chase in a Test match,[21] with the five-match series being drawn 2–2.[22]

Squads

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India also named Abhimanyu Easwaran, Prasidh Krishna, Avesh Khan, and Arzan Nagwaswalla as standby players.[27] In May 2021, K. S. Bharat was added to India's squad as cover for Wriddhiman Saha.[28] On 6 July 2021, the BCCI requested that Shubman Gill returned to India after suffering with a stress injury.[29] Prior to the warm-up matches, Rishabh Pant tested positive for COVID-19, and did not travel with the Indian squad to Durham, with Pant remaining in quarantine.[30] After Pant's positive test, four more of India's contingent also tested positive and were quarantined in London for ten days.[31] On 21 July 2021, the ECB announced the 17 member squad for the first two Test matches.[32] On 22 July 2021, Avesh Khan and Washington Sundar were both ruled out of India's squad due to injury.[33] On 25 July 2021, Prithvi Shaw and Suryakumar Yadav were announced as replacements for Gill, Khan, and Sundar.[34] Abhimanyu Easwaran was also added to India's main squad from the group of reserve players.[35] Mayank Agarwal was ruled out of India's squad for the first Test after suffering a concussion during a training session.[36] Prasidh Krishna, one of India's standby players, was added to the main squad for the fourth Test match.[37]

On 30 July 2021, England's Ben Stokes announced that he would be taking an "indefinite break" from all cricket with immediate effect.[38] Craig Overton was added to England's squad as his replacement.[39] Ahead of the second Test, Moeen Ali was added to England's squad.[40] Saqib Mahmood was also added to England's squad for the second Test, as cover for James Anderson and Stuart Broad.[41] Stuart Broad was later ruled out of the rest of the series after suffering a tear to his right calf.[42] Dom Bess and Ollie Pope were both released from England's squad, allowing them to play in the 2021 Royal London One-Day Cup.[43][44] Dawid Malan was added to England's squad for the third Test, replacing Dom Sibley.[45] Ollie Pope was recalled to the squad for the match, with Zak Crawley being released.[46] Jack Leach was not included in England's squad, but remained on standby for Moeen Ali.[47] Mark Wood was ruled out of England's squad for the third Test after suffering a shoulder injury in the previous match.[48] Wood and Chris Woakes were recalled to England's squad for the fourth Test.[49] Jos Buttler missed the match due the birth of his second child, with Jonny Bairstow keeping wicket, Sam Billings added as wicket-keeper cover.[50] Moeen Ali was also named as the vice-captain for the match.[51] Saqib Mahmood was released from the squad, allowing him to play in the 2021 County Championship for Lancashire.[52] Billings was released from England's squad during the fourth Test, to play in the 2021 County Championship for Kent.[53] Jos Buttler and Jack Leach were both recalled for the fifth Test.[54]

In January 2022, following India's third Test match against South Africa, Virat Kohli announced that he had stepped down as India's captain in Test cricket.[55] On 22 May 2022, the BCCI named their squad for the rescheduled match against England, with Rohit Sharma leading the Test side.[56] In June 2022, Mayank Agarwal was added to India's squad for the fifth Test,[57] after Rohit Sharma tested positive for COVID-19.[58] On 29 June 2022, Rohit Sharma again tested positive for COVID-19, with him undertaking two further tests to confirm his availability for the fifth Test.[59] KL Rahul was ruled out of India's squad for the fifth Test after undergoing surgery for a hernia.[60] Sharma was ruled out of the match, with Jasprit Bumrah named as India's captain and Rishabh Pant as the team's vice-captain.[61]

On 27 June 2022, shortly after the conclusion of the series against New Zealand, England confirmed their squad for the fifth Test.[62] Ben Foakes was ruled out of the match after failing to recover from COVID-19.[63]

Warm-up match

Ahead of the Test series, India were scheduled to play two intra-squad warm-up matches against India A.[64][65] However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed that India would play two intra-squad four-day matches instead,[66] with India travelling with a larger squad.[67] Two first-class matches were planned against county teams,[68] but were initially replaced with intra-squad matches in Durham.[69] On 14 July 2021, both cricket boards agreed to a three-day match against a County Select XI side as part of India's preparation for the Test series.[70] Will Rhodes of Warwickshire was named as the captain of the County Select XI team.[71]

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Test series

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4th Test

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5th Test

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Notes

  1. ↑ ECB unveils plans to host full summer of international cricket in 2021(30 August 2020). Retrieved 18 November 2020.
  2. ↑ England plan for full calendar and return of crowds in 2021 home season. Retrieved 18 November 2020.
  3. ↑ India set to name squads for England Tests, WTC final over the weekend. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
  4. ↑ England vs India to kick off the second World Test Championship. Retrieved 29 June 2021.
  5. ↑ BCCI in talks with ECB to tweak India vs England Test series, carve out window for IPL 2021: Report(20 May 2021). Retrieved 20 May 2021.
  6. ↑ BCCI asks ECB to rejig Tests schedule for IPL window. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
  7. ↑ England cricket black armbands: Why are England cricket players wearing black armbands today in Leeds Test?, Bhargav, Dixit. The SportsRush(26 August 2021). Retrieved 26 August 2021.
  8. ↑ 4th Test: India wears black armbands in memory of Vasoo Paranjpe(2 September 2021). Retrieved 2 September 2021.
  9. ↑ Trent Bridge Test ends in a draw after day-five washout. Retrieved 16 August 2021.
  10. ↑ Mohammed Siraj's late strikes hand India famous win in Lord's Test(16 August 2021). Retrieved 16 August 2021.
  11. ↑ England v India: Ollie Robinson takes 5-65 to seal huge Headingley win. BBC Sport. Retrieved 28 August 2021.
  12. ↑ Joe Root hails 'clinical' England as he earns his record-breaking 27th win as Test captain. Retrieved 28 August 2021.
  13. ↑ England v India: Jasprit Bumrah sets up tourists' win at The Oval. BBC Sport. Retrieved 6 September 2021.
  14. ↑ England-India fifth Test at Old Trafford cancelled over Covid-19 fears in tourists' camp. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
  15. ↑ Official Statement: Fifth Test between England and India cancelled. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
  16. ↑ England v India 2021: Fifth Test at Old Trafford cancelled amid Covid-19 concerns. BBC Sport. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
  17. ↑ Manchester Test postponed indefinitely over Covid-19 fears. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
  18. ↑ Fifth Test at Manchester called off. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
  19. ↑ India to play one Test in England in summer of 2022. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
  20. ↑ England and India to conclude LV=Insurance Test series next year. Retrieved 22 October 2021.
  21. ↑ England romp to record run chase against India as Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow hit hundreds on final day at Edgbaston. Retrieved 5 July 2022.
  22. ↑ England v India: Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow complete record chase at Edgbaston. BBC Sport. Retrieved 5 July 2022.
  23. ↑ England Men announce 17-player squad for opening two Tests against India. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
  24. ↑ No Hardik, Kuldeep in India's squad of 20 for WTC final and England Tests. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
  25. ↑ England Men Announce Test Squad versus India. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
  26. ↑ Cheteshwar Pujara back in India squad for Edgbaston Test. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
  27. ↑ India's squad for WTC Final and Test series against England announced. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
  28. ↑ UK tour: KS Bharat roped in as cover for Wriddhiman Saha. Times of India(19 May 2021). Retrieved 20 May 2021.
  29. ↑ BCCI asks injured Gill to return; no replacement yet(6 July 2021). Retrieved 6 July 2021.
  30. ↑ Rishabh Pant tests positive for Covid-19. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
  31. ↑ After Rishabh Pant, one coach and two players among four India squad members forced to quarantine in London. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
  32. ↑ Ollie Robinson returns as England name 17-man squad for first two India Tests. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
  33. ↑ Another blow for Team India: Washington joins Avesh, ruled out of England series. Times of India(22 July 2021). Retrieved 22 July 2021.
  34. ↑ Prithvi Shaw, Suryakumar Yadav to join India Test squad in England(25 July 2021). Retrieved 25 July 2021.
  35. ↑ It's Official: Suryakumar, Prithvi Shaw to join Indian team in UK, Abhimanyu Easwaran added to main squad. Retrieved 26 July 2021.
  36. ↑ Concussion rules Mayank Agarwal out of first England Test(2 August 2021). Retrieved 2 August 2021.
  37. ↑ Prasidh Krishna added to India's squad for the Oval Test(September 2021). Retrieved 1 September 2021.
  38. ↑ Ben Stokes: England all-rounder to miss India Test series and take 'indefinite break' from all cricket. BBC Sport. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
  39. ↑ Ben Stokes to miss India series, takes an 'indefinite break from all cricket'. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
  40. ↑ Moeen Ali recalled to England squad for second Test against India. Retrieved 10 August 2021.
  41. ↑ Stuart Broad ruled out for rest of Test series against India. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
  42. ↑ Stuart Broad ruled out for the LV= Insurance Test series against India. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
  43. ↑ Dom Bess leaves England squad, Saqib Mahmood added as cover for second Test against India. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
  44. ↑ England v India: Batsman Ollie Pope released from squad for second Test. BBC Sport. Retrieved 12 August 2021.
  45. ↑ Dawid Malan called up to England squad for third Test vs India. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
  46. ↑ Dawid Malan added to England Men's Test squad for the third Test. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
  47. ↑ England v India: Hosts recall Dawid Malan, drop Dom Sibley and Zak Crawley for third Test. BBC Sport. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
  48. ↑ Mark Wood ruled out of Headingley Test due to shoulder injury. Retrieved 23 August 2021.
  49. ↑ Chris Woakes back in contention, Jos Buttler to miss Oval Test. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
  50. ↑ England v India: Jos Buttler to miss fourth Test at Kia Oval. BBC Sport. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
  51. ↑ Moeen Ali named England vice-captain for fourth Test against India at The Kia Oval. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
  52. ↑ Chris Woakes and Mark Wood in England squad for fourth Test against India at The Oval. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
  53. ↑ Worcestershire slip towards heavy defeat after Jack Leaning, Sam Billings lead way for Kent. Retrieved 6 September 2021.
  54. ↑ England v India: Jos Buttler & Jack Leach return for fifth Test. BBC Sport. Retrieved 7 September 2021.
  55. ↑ Virat Kohli steps down as India Test captain. Retrieved 15 January 2022.
  56. ↑ New faces galore for India's T20I series against South Africa; squad named for rescheduled England Test. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
  57. ↑ Mayank Agarwal called up for Edgbaston Test. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
  58. ↑ Rohit Sharma tests positive for Covid-19. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
  59. ↑ Covid-positive Rohit faces race against time to play Edgbston Test(29 June 2022). Retrieved 29 June 2022.
  60. ↑ KL Rahul on 'road to recovery' after undergoing surgery for a sports hernia. Retrieved 30 June 2022.
  61. ↑ Jasprit Bumrah to lead India in 5th Test. Retrieved 30 June 2022.
  62. ↑ Sam Billings added to England squad for India series decider. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
  63. ↑ Sam Billings retained, James Anderson returns as Ben Foakes, Jamie Overton miss out for India Test. Retrieved 30 June 2022.
  64. ↑ India to play warm-up matches at Northamptonshire and Leicestershire before England Test series. BBC Sport. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
  65. ↑ India choose India A as warm-up opposition for England tour in 2021. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
  66. ↑ India A tour to England postponed, Kohli and Co to play intra-squad games with expanded squad(13 April 2021). Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  67. ↑ Covid-19: India A tour of England postponed, India Test team to travel with larger squad instead. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  68. ↑ Team India to play intra-squad games in Durham before England Tests: Reports(25 June 2021). Retrieved 1 July 2021.
  69. ↑ Virat Kohli & Co. to play intra-squad matches in Durham before England Tests: Report(25 June 2021). Retrieved 1 July 2021.
  70. ↑ India to play three-day warm-up against County Select XI in Durham before Test series. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
  71. ↑ Will Rhodes to captain County Select XI against India. Retrieved 15 July 2021.

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