Facing 107 balls, Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 58 runs, with the help of 10 boundaries and a maximum. In the initial phase of the Day 1 play, Jaiswal milked 94 runs along with fellow opening batsman KL Rahul. Facing 98 deliveries, Rahul accumulated 46 runs, which was laced with four boundaries

Seven losses and one draw in eight Tests here suggests the visitors have never been comfortable in Birmingham; coach Gambhir and skipper Gill have their tasks cut out

However, the Justice Narasimha-led Bench clarified that Lalit Modi could pursue other remedies available under the law, including filing a civil suit

Mandhana’s maiden T20I century in the opening game at Nottingham guided India to a massive 97-run win, and the likely presence of skipper Harmanpreet

Under Gautam’s guidance, India have recorded just three wins and seven losses in 11 matches so far

There is a growing clamour to include wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav in the playing XI but to maintain the batting depth, Washington Sundar is also in the mix to start alongside Ravindra Jadeja

He didn’t bowl much in the second stint, giving rise to reports that he may miss the second fixture, starting on July 2 at Birmingham

The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Monday formally approved the withdrawal of Jaiswal’s earlier request for a No Objection Certificate (NOC), ensuring the Jaiswal continues to represent the domestic powerhouse

Ben Stokes’ side come into the match buoyed by their dramatic five-wicket victory in the series opener at Headingley, where they successfully chased down 371 on the final day to seize a 1-0 lead in the five-match contest