IND Vs ENG: Three Lions' 'Bazball' Face Challenging Indian Task

England's attacking cricket faces its biggest challenge yet when they play an India side who have not lost a home Test series in more than a decade.

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Alastair Cook's team was the last to beat India on home turf in a four-match series.

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Monty Panesar, who was part of that team, said the tourists had nothing to fear in a series where spin is expected to play a huge part.

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Ben Stokes faces his biggest challenge in making Bazball successful on turning pitches.

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England prepared in Abu Dhabi instead of playing a tour match in India, which drew criticism in some quarters at home

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England's task in India is immense, but a victory could make Stokes one of the greatest captains ever.

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Brendon McCullum has helped transform England's red-ball fortunes with an attacking brand of cricket.

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41-year-old James Anderson's remarkable career continues as he leads England's bowling attack in India.

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England's frontline spinnerJack Leach will play a crucial role as England's frontline spinner in the Test series against India.

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India's experience with turning tracks and strong batting lineup pose a challenge for England.

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Yashasvi Jaiswal and KS Bharat have an opportunity to prove their mettle in the longer format for India

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IND Vs ENG: Three Lions' 'Bazball' Face Challenging Indian Task

England's attacking cricket faces its biggest challenge yet when they play an India side who have not lost a home Test series in more than a decade.

England's Challenge

Alastair Cook's team was the last to beat India on home turf in a four-match series.

Last Team to beat IND

Monty Panesar, who was part of that team, said the tourists had nothing to fear in a series where spin is expected to play a huge part.

Spin on focus

Ben Stokes faces his biggest challenge in making Bazball successful on turning pitches.

Ben Stokes up to the task

England prepared in Abu Dhabi instead of playing a tour match in India, which drew criticism in some quarters at home

Change of plans

England's task in India is immense, but a victory could make Stokes one of the greatest captains ever.

Can Three Lions do it?

Brendon McCullum has helped transform England's red-ball fortunes with an attacking brand of cricket.

McCullum's Contribution

41-year-old James Anderson's remarkable career continues as he leads England's bowling attack in India.

Jimmy 'Super human' Anderson

England's frontline spinnerJack Leach will play a crucial role as England's frontline spinner in the Test series against India.

ENG Spinners

India's experience with turning tracks and strong batting lineup pose a challenge for England.

Formidable IND

Yashasvi Jaiswal and KS Bharat have an opportunity to prove their mettle in the longer format for India

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