Ind vs Eng, 2nd Test: India Seek Revenge Against England As Crowds Return

Stung by their crushing defeat in the opening match, India and captain Virat Kohli are looking to get their revenge on England in the second Test starting Saturday as crowds return to cheer on the hos

In the last game, left-arm orthodox Shahbaz Nadeem leaked 167 runs of England's mammoth first-innings total of 578 and was criticized by Kohli, along with fellow spinner Washington Sundar.

For England, Ben Foakes is set to take over wicketkeeping duties from Jos Buttler who ended his India tour after the first Test as part of the team's rest-and-rotate policy in the pandemic.

England also juggle their fast bowling options, which leaves Root and company in a dilemma over James Anderson. The veteran paceman claimed a crucial three wickets including Ajinkya Rahane and danger-man Rishabh Pant to skittle India for 192 on day five.

But the 38-year-old reverse-swing specialist may be replaced by the equally dangerous Stuart Broad, in line with England's recent practice.