India won Test Series by 1-0 after 2nd Test Drawn

India won the 2 match test seies by 1-0 against England after 2nd match ended in a boring draw on 5th and final day at Chandigadh, Mohali on Tuesday, 23rd December, 2008. India won the 1st test at Chennai last week and thus won the short match series.

5th day also got delayed due to fog as both Yuraj and Gambhir started positively scored quick runs but India delayed in declaration for the centuries of Yuraj and Gambhir but unfortunately the both out on 86 and 97 runs respectively and India declared their inning on 251/7. India set a traget of 403 runs in 44 overs possible on the last day of the match.

England then payed safely with the loss of cook's wicket and ended the day on 64/1. England lost the series but they played well and appreciated their return to India after Mumbai Terror attack.

Gautam Gambhir declared Man of the Match for his innings of 179 and 97 runs while Zaheer Khan awarded Man of the Series for its fine bowling in the series specially reverse swing.

Match Summary:

India 1st Inning - 453 all out in 158.2 overs.

England 1st Inning - 302 all out in 83.5 overs.

India 2nd Inning - 251/7 in 73 overs.

England 1st Inning - 64/1 in 28 overs.

Toss - India, who chose to bat first.

Result - Match drawn.

Man of The Match - Gautam Gambhir (India).

Man of The Series - Zaheer Khan (India).

Series - India led the 2-match series 1-0.

Ind vs Eng 2nd Test 5th Day Live Score - India Lead by 285 Runs

On the 4th day of second and final test match between India and England, only 60 overs of play was possible due to heavy fog in the morning and bad ligh in the evening at Chandigadh, Mohali. India lead by 285 runs with 6 wickets remaining on the final day.

England just added 20 more runs in 1st inning total on the 4th day morning as Harbhajan Singh wrapped up by picking 3 wickets and Zaheer took 1 wicket. ngland all out on 302 runs giving India a crucial 151 runs 1st inning lead.

India in reply started well but quick wickets of Sehwag and Dravid moved them on back foot and they played realy slow scored 134 runs in 50 overs of play and only Yuraj Singh played some shorts in his run a ball 39 runs. Gambhir is playing on unbeaten 44 runs off 149 balls.

The match is heading for a draw depends on how much play possible tomorrow and when India declare their inning in the morning.

Match Summary:

India 1st Inning - 453 all out in 158.2 overs.

England 1st Inning - 302 all out in 83.5 overs.

India 2nd Inning - 134/4 in 50 overs, lead by 285 runs with 6 wickets remaining.

Ind vs Eng 2nd and Final Test Live Score, Stream | Mohali

After an interesting and tough match at Chennai last week host India and England moved to Mohali for the 2nd and final test match of the series starting from Friday, 19th December, to Tuesday, 23rd December, 2008 at Chandigadh, Mohali from 9.30 AM IST. India leading the series by 1-0 of the 2 match series.

India need just a draw in the 2nd test and will move up to 2nd place in the ICC cricket rating but try to win the series by 2-0. All Indian team's moral is very high after a crushing 6 wicket win at Chennai, specially Tendulkar and Sehwag. Dravid has to show some form in order to retain his place in the side for the future.

England after a brilliant performance in the 1st test will try to win this match and level the series by 1-1. Strauss is in good form after 2 centuries but Monty Panesar has to take some wicket in spinner friendly wicket.

Indian Team, Squad for 2nd Test at Mohali:

Gautam Gambhir, Virender Sehwag, Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman, Yuvraj Singh, Mahendra Singh Dhoni (capt/wk), Harbhajan Singh, Zaheer Khan, Ishant Sharma, Amit Mishra.

England Team, Squad for 2nd Test at Mohali:

Andrew Strauss, Alastair Cook, Owais Shah, Kevin Pietersen (capt), Paul Collingwood, Andrew Flintoff, Matt Prior (wk), Stuart Broad, Graeme Swann, Steve Harmison, Monty Panesar

India won 1st Test by 6 Wickets - Tendulkar's 41st Ton helps a Historic Win

In one of the most memorable and great inning by Sachin Tendulkar, his 41st tset century helps India to register a famous and historic win in the first test match against England at Chennai on Monday, 15th December, 2008. Tendulkar along with Yuraj who scored unbeaten 85 runs chased 287 runs in the 4th inning on 5th and final day of the match.

India moved away the fiery start given by Sehwag yesterday and started the 5th day with the fall of two quick wickets of Dravid failed again and Gambhir scored valuable 66 runs. Match was evenly poised when Laxman out and India still needed 163 runs with 6 wickets remaining.

But an unbeaten 5th wicket 163 runs partnership between Tendulkar and Yuraj set a historic win for India as it was the 4th highest 2nd inning chase by any team.

Tendulkar played a very composed inning on his way to 41st hundred 103 not out off 196 balls with 9 fours while Yuraj made 85 not out off 131 balls with 8 fours and a six on his comeback test.

Match Summary:

England 1st Inning - 316 all out in 128.4 overs.

India 1st Inning - 241 all out in 69.4 overs.

England 2nd Inning - 311/9 dec. in 105.5 overs.

India 2nd Inning - 387/4 in 98.3 overs.

India - 273/4 in 43.4 overs.

Toss - India, who chose to field first.

Result - India won by 6 wickets.

Man of The Match - Virendar Sehwag (India).

Series - India led the 2-match series 1-0.

India Needs 256 Runs and England Needs 9 Wick to win 1st Test at Chennai

on a very interesting 4th day of first test match between India and England at Chennai England set a target of 387 runs and India replied positively made 131/1 at the stumps of day 4 needs another 256 runs on the 5th and final day of the match. Sehwag hit a cracking 83 off just 68 balls to make the match live and interesting.

England started the day from their overnight score of 172/3 and reached 277 runs as both Strauss and Collingwood hit centuries, 108 runs each. This was Strauss 2nd century of the match followed by 1st inning's 123 runs. England declared soon after tean on 311/9 and set a target of 387 runs. Harbhajan, Amit Mishra took 3 wickets each while Zaheer Khan took 2 wickets.

India replied well as Sehwag hit 68 balls 83 runs with 11 fours and 4 sixes and needs 256 more runs with 9 wickets in hand in 90 overs. Gautam Gambhir is playing on 41 with out of form Rahul Dravid on 2 runs.

So be ready for an exciting day of cricket on the 5th and final day of first cricket match as both team will play for a win at Chennai from 9.30 AM IST.

Match Summary:

England 1st Inning - 316 all out in 128.4 overs.

India 1st Inning - 241 all out in 69.4 overs.

England 2nd Inning - 311/9 dec. in 105.5 overs.

India 2nd Inning - 131/1 in 29 overs require another 256 runs with 9 wickets remaining.

Ind vs Eng 1st Test 3rd Day Live Score | Eng - 316, Ind - 155/6

England is in a good position after scoring 300 plus runs and took 6 wickets on the 2nd day of the 1st test match against India at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on Friday, 12th December, 2008. England made 316 in the 1st inning nad reduced India to 155/6 at the stupms of day 2.

England started the day from 229/5 and reached to 316 thanks to Matt Prior's unbeaten 35 runs and 28 runs from night watchman Anderson. Amit Mishra and Harbhajn ingh 3 wickets each.

In reply, India Started drastically as they reduced to 37/3 just before tea as debutant Graeme Swann took 2 wickets of Gambhir and Dravid in a over. Tendulkar and Laxman put 61 runs but their departure in consecetive overs put India on the back foot.

Yuraj Singh out in the just before the stumps and adds more pressure. Dhoni and Harbhajan playing on 24 and 13 respectively and hope they will do som magic tomorrow.

Ind vs Eng 1st Test 2nd Day Live Score - Strauss Ton, Eng - 229/5

England won the toss and elected to bat 1st in the 1sta test match against India at on Thursday, 11th December, 2008. Englandd started strongle but managed only England at the stumps of day 1.

Andrew Strauss and Cook put 118 runs first wicket partnership. Cook scored 52 runs while Strauss hit his 13th test century with 123 runs off 133 balls with 15 fours. England were 164/1 before they slumped to 229 for 5 at the end of the day.

For India, Zaheer Khan was the pick of the bowler picked 2 wickets along with Harbhajan Singh who also took 2 wickets. India has to wrap up the England inning early tomorrow to take control of the match.

2nd day match will begin on Friday, 12th December, 2008 at 9.30 AM IST.

Ind vs Eng 1st Test Live Score, Streaming - Yuraj, Swann in

The First test of two match series between host India and England will begin from Thursday, 11th December, 2008 to Monday, 15th December, 2008 atMA Chidambaram Stadium, 9.30 AM IST. India is going to the series after thrashing world champion Australia by 2-0 in tests and England by 5-0 in ODI's just before the series interrupted due to Mumbai Terror attack.

India can move to 2nd place in ICC Test Ranking if they won the series even by 1-0. In form batsman Yuraj Singh will fill the place of retired Ganguly while Gautam Gambhir will return after 1 match ban. Zaheer Khan and Ishanth Sharma will head pace department whil Amit Mishra and Harbhajan Singh take care of spin.

England down after 5-0 thrash in ODI's but took brave decision in resuming the series will be under pressure to perform well. Off spiner Graeme Swann will make debut for England with the sacrifice of in form batsman Owais Shah.

Indian Team, Squad for 1st Test at Chennai:

Gautam Gambhir, Virender Sehwag, Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman, Yuvraj Singh, Mahendra Singh Dhoni (capt/wk), Harbhajan Singh, Zaheer Khan, Ishant Sharma, Amit Mishra.

England Team, Squad for 1st Test at Chennai:

Andrew Strauss, Alastair Cook, Ian Bell, Kevin Pietersen (capt), Paul Collingwood, Andrew Flintoff, Matt Prior (wk), Graeme Swann, James Anderson, Steve Harmison, Monty Panesar.

India vs England 1st Test Preview - Eng Arrives in Chennai

Full strength England team arrive back in India yesterday on Tuesday, 8th December, 2008 8.00 PM IST, from Abu Dhabi for two match test series after they returned due to terror attack in Mumbai last month. A brave decision from all England player as they shown character and detrmination towards game.

A very high seurity put in place for both teams for test series starting from 11th December, 2008 at Chennai and second test at Mohali from 19th December, 2008.

England led by Kevin Petersen arrived at the Chennai airport were greeted bt strong security, fans and media reporters before headed towards hotel. Around 5000 security personel and 300 commandos put in place to provide fool proof secuirty for both the team according to Chennai Police Commisioner.

India vs England 2008 Test Series Schedule, Fixture, Time Table

England tour of India will resume for the two test matches which was inturrepted by Mumbai Terror attack on 26th Nonember. England will play 2 test matches at Chennai and Mohali from 11th December to 23rd December, 2008.

2008 India vs England Test Series Schedule:

1st Test Match:
Thursday, 11th December - Monday, 15th December, 2008
at MA Chidambaram Stadium - Chennai,

2nd Test Match:
Friday, 19th December - Tuesday, 23rd December, 2008
at Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali, Chandigarh

England Team, Squad for Two Test Series aginst India

England is resumunig their tour of India for two test series after they returned home in between due to Mumbai Terror attack. England team is currently in Abu Dhabi for practice and only come to India on Sunday, 7th ecember, 2008 after security clearance from their security advisor Reg Dickason, who is currently in India.

England board selected 10 extra standby players if any of the 14 main player will refuse to go to India.

England Test Squad, Team for Test Series against India:

Kevin Pietersen (Captain)
Tim Ambrose (WK)
Ian Bell
Alastair Cook
Paul Collingwood
Andrew Flintoff
Owais Shah
Andrew Strauss
Matt Prior (WK)
James Anderson
Stuart Broad
Steve Harmison
Monty Panesar
Graeme Swann

Standby Players:

Ravi Bopara
Mark Davies
Robbie Joseph
Amjad Khan
Sajid Mahmood
Samit Patel
Liam Plunkett
Adil Rashid
Ollie Rayner
Alan Richardson

Indian Squad, Team for Two Test Series against England - Yuraj in

Indian selectors announced the team for the two test matche series against touring England on Thursday, 4th December, 2008. England returned to home after terrorist attack in Mumbai last week and hopefully they will be back to complete the series starting from 11th December, 2008 to 23rd December, 2008.

Inform batsman Yuraj Singh included in the team as the replacement for the retired Saurav Ganguly.

Indian Team/Squad for Two Test Series against England:

Virender Sehwag
Gautam Gambhir
Rahul Dravid
Sachin Tendulkar
VVS Laxman
Yuvraj Singh
M Vijay
S Badrinath
Mahendra Singh Dhoni (capt, wk)
Harbhajan Singh
Zaheer Khan
Ishant Sharma
Amit Mishra
Munaf Patel
Pragyan Ojha