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ENG vs IND 2021: England Series Will Be India’s Greatest Examination: VVS Laxman

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ENG vs IND 2021: England Series Will Be India’s Greatest Examination: VVS Laxman
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The Indian test team hasn’t achieved much success playing in English conditions in the past few years. They will be keen to change their fortunes this time around. The five-match Test series against the hosts England begins from August 4 in Trent Bridge, Nottingham. Former India cricketer VVS Laxman feels this England series will be India’s greatest examination.

In his column for the Times of India, Laxman opined that the Indian team should be mindful of their record in England since 2007. He wrote,

“Top sides pride themselves on exponentially becoming better versions of themselves. One of the big challenges in Test cricket is conquering foreign lands. Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri will be mindful that India haven’t won a series in England since 2007, and that their last three outings have ended in heavy defeats. The endeavor this time will be to arrest that trend, which is not an unrealistic expectation given the quality of resources at their disposal.”

India’s record in England since 2007: 4-0 loss in 2011, 3-1 loss in 2014, and a 4-1 loss in 2018.

A good display in England will do wonders for India’s confidence: VVS Laxman

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This will be India’s first series in the second edition of the ICC World Test Championship cycle 2021-2023. They are expected to tour South Africa later this year for a three-match test series. A good performance in England will boost Team India’s confidence, says VVS Laxman.

The former India cricketer further added, “This series will be India’s greatest examination during the new WTC cycle.”

“With all due respect, South Africa aren’t quite the same side as they were and India have done well in that country over the years, so they will fancy their chances of a maiden series win there later in the year. A good display in England will do wonders for India’s confidence as well as their standing in Test cricket,” wrote VVS Laxman.


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