India vs England: England series will be biggest test, says VVS Laxman Cricket News – Times of India

New Delhi: India has won the Test series in England three times – in 1971 (under the captaincy of Ajit Wadekar), in 1986 (under the captaincy of Kapil Dev), and in 2007 (under the captaincy of Rahul Dravid). India captain Virat Kohli India will be aiming to join the elite list of captains when they begin their five-match Test series campaign against England.
Former India Cricketer VVS Laxman Said India’s Test series against England as his biggest test.
“Although there was nothing to show for their efforts in the end, India were the most consistent side of the inaugural World Test Championship. The second WTC begins in Nottingham on Wednesday with the first of five Tests against England, India The focus will be on maintaining the standards set by them over the years, in the knowledge that if they stick to their discipline, the rewards will follow.” Laxman Wrote in a BIS column for The Times of India.
“The top sides pride themselves on becoming increasingly better versions of themselves. One of the big challenges in Test cricket is conquering foreign lands. Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri Keep in mind that India have not won a series in England since 2007 and their last three matches have ended in heavy defeats. This time the effort will be to curb that trend, which is not an unrealistic expectation considering the quality of resources at their disposal,” he said.
After 2007, India toured England three times (2011, 2014 and 2018), but failed to register another series win on English soil.
India’s first Test will be against England at Trent Bridge in Nottingham on 4 August.
The second Test (12 August – 16 August) will be played at Lord’s, the third (25 August – 29 August) at Headingley, the fourth (02 September – 06 September) at Kennington Oval and the fifth Test (10 September – September). 14) At Old Trafford.
“This series will be India’s biggest test during the new WTC cycle. With all due respect, South Africa are not exactly what they were and India has done well in that country over the years, so they will envision their opportunities this year. Won the first series there at the end of 2014. A good performance in England will do wonders for India’s confidence as well as its position in Test cricket.”
“England would be without Ben Stokes, whose return due to mental health issues is a more sobering reminder of the extraordinary times we live in. Ben is acknowledged as one of the fiercest competitors, who is making his way on the field.” The talent is driven by the tremendous mental strength to go along with it. What this latest example shows is that this is an issue that can afflict anyone at any level, and asking for help is certainly a sign of weakness. No,” he said.
“India’s cricketers have been in various bubbles for almost a year now, and I can only imagine the tensions and fears they must have faced, especially in light of Rishabh Pant in England and Krunal Pandya Covid-positive test in Sri Lanka. I hope the authorities facilitate the availability of mental health counselors, to whom players can with confidence turn to, if they feel the need,” Laxman said.

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