The series of five tests between England and India begins on Wednesday at Trent Bridge, Nottingham. India last contested the final of the World Trials in the rain, losing by eight wickets to New Zealand at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton in June. This will be a new start for Virat Kohli and Joe Root’s team in the new WTC cycle. Watch England’s first test against India live from 3:30 p.m. IST. (More news on cricket)

England will be under pressure after losing the home series 1-0 to New Zealand in June. They will also seek revenge after a 3-1 loss to India in February-March. The hosts’ batting team have come under fire and the next set could make or break the careers of the heat-feeling batsmen.

Captain Joe Root is 22 points away from becoming England’s top scorer in all formats. Recalling this important milestone, Root added: “I’d be more excited to win (the first test). It’s a huge series for us. And it’s a great opportunity for us to play against India, one. of the best teams in the world on our own terms. ” England will be deprived of the talismanic Ben Stokes, who took a break from cricket.

Indian captain Virat Kohli said on Monday it took “relentless madness” and a steadfast pursuit of excellence to win a series of tests in England. For Kohli personally, winning in England is nothing more than winning anywhere else and it’s about the team culture of striving for victory. India does not have a good test record in England. In 62 Tests so far India has won 7, lost 34 and 21 resulted in draws.

The live broadcast of the first England vs India test can be seen on SONYLiv.
The live broadcast can be seen on the following channels: Sony Six, Sony Ten 3 and Sony Ten 4.
The pre-game show starts at 2:30 p.m. IST, the draw is at 3:00 p.m. and the game begins at 3:30 p.m. IST.