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Veteran New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor has asserted that playing a two-match series against England serves the Kiwis well for the WTC finale. He also added that IPL's cancellation will give India a better chance to prepare for the coveted clash, with them getting time to get conditioned.

Indian medium-pacer Shardul Thakur revealed that once, during the Ranji Trophy, Sachin Tendulkar had advised him about the line and lengths he should be bowling, which he reveald has turned out to be extremely beneficial for him. Thakur put up some great performances for India this year.

Former Australian skipper Ian Chappell questioned England’s approach against spin bowling and claimed that, rather than sweeping, the batsmen need to be focused on footwork to create more run-scoring opportunities. Chappell further noted that only Ollie Pope from England had the right mindset.

The ongoing series has been England vs the 3rd Umpire as much as it has been England vs India, and on Day 1 of the third Test, yet another TV Umpire decision left the tourists infuriated. After umpire Shamshuddin ruled Gill not out, Stokes lost his cool and let his frustration out rather uniquely.