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Test cricket has been on the decline with the increasing popularity of T20s and franchise leagues.
These formats, emphasizing quick entertainment, have resulted in waning viewership and spectator interest, potentially diverting players’ focus from the enduring nature of Test matches.
Former England captain Michael Vaughan has proposed a solution to safeguard Test cricket by advocating for a three-month dedicated window annually. This proposal gains significance as England prepares to face India in a five-match Test series starting on January 25.
What did Michael Vaughan say?
Vaughan wrote on X: “A 3 month dedicated window for Test cricket every year for both the men & women’s teams is the only way to protect the greatest format .. no other cricket but Test around those 3 months .. the other 9 months for all the leagues ICC events .. 👍👍”
Despite recent setbacks in Test series against India, including a 1-3 loss in 2020–21 and a 0-4 shortfall in 2016–17, England previously triumphed over the hosts in the 2012–13 season, winning 2-1.
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What is the schedule for the India vs England Test series?
The schedule for the Test series between India and England is as follows.
1st Test: January 25-29
2nd Test: February 2-6
3rd Test: February 15-19
4th Test: February 23-27
5th Test: March 7-11
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Which venues are hosting the India vs England Test series?
The stadiums which are set to host the five Tests are as follows.
1st Test: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
2nd Test: Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam
3rd Test: Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot
4th Test: JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi
5th Test: Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamshala
How to watch the India vs England Test series live from India?
The match will be broadcasted on TV by the Sports18 network, who acquired the rights to broadcast India’s home games in 2023 in a five-year deal. Meanwhile, fans can stream the matches online for free on JioCinema.
| Tournament | Dates | Online stream | TV Broadcast |
|---|---|---|---|
| India vs England Test Series | January 25, 2024 – March 11, 2024 | JioCinema |
Sports18 SD & HD (English), Colors (Tamil, Bangla, Kannada), Colors Cineplex Superhits (Hindi) |
