Prior will be hoping that England take a 2-1 lead by the end of the third Test in Kolkata
England wicketkeeper batsman Matt Prior has admitted that there is no better feeling than playing in front of the cricket-mad fans of India and added that they are a key reason as to why the Test series is currently as intense as it is.
Prior is confident that England have the ability to beat India in the third Test
Despite ongoing speculation that harmony within the England camp was at an all time low heading into the Test series against India, wicketkeeper Matt Prior has dismissed all the rumours by saying that spirits in the dressing room have never been better, especially after the team’s win at Mumbai.
Strauss feels it is crucial that Flower and Pietersen leave their differences in the past
Former England Test captain Andrew Strauss believes that the national team’s road to recovery will not be a successful one unless head coach Andy Flower truly forgives batsman Kevin Pietersen for his controversial actions over the summer.
Strauss believes England can win the series if they continue playing like they did in Mumbai
Former England Test captain Andrew Strauss believes that all the players in the national team must develop a “ruthless” attitude towards India over the last two Test matches if they are to have any chance of breaking the country’s losing streak in the subcontinent.
Finn knows that this series is set to be one of the toughest England will have played in the entire year
England pace bowler Steven Finn has revealed that the national team will be looking for a fresh start when they square off with India in the upcoming Test series.
Trott noted that Strauss was like a mentor to him
As England prepare for their upcoming Test series against India, batsman Jonathan Trott believes that the dressing room atmosphere just won’t be the same without recently retired former Test captain Andrew Strauss.
Harris does not want to rush back onto the field
Australia pace bowler Ryan Harris has ruled himself out of the upcoming South Africa Test series in November since he has not fully recovered from shoulder surgery.
Akmal is looking to use the time he has to recover and improve his abilities for the South Africa series early next year
Pakistan Test wicketkeeper Adnan Akmal, who recently underwent surgery to his left ring finger, has announced that he is on the road to recovery and hopes to start training soon in order to be fit for the South African tour early next year.
Watson hopes Australia can recover from their recent 4-0 thrashing at the hands of England
Australia vice-captain Shane Watson has called on the team to learn from the mistakes they made during the recent 4-0 series loss against England and focus on improving for future series.
