"Pretty chilled, not much overthinking about it. I got asked the same question at Headingley, so I don't see why not, we can't chase down these runs," Tongue said confidently at the post-day press conference.
A spectator in the stands changed his red shirt as the vibrant colour was distracting Ravindra Jadeja while he was batting during the final session of Day 3 of the fifth Test between India and England at Kennington Oval on Saturday.
While speaking to ANI, Arvind Sawant said, "...Did someone keep him tongue-tied? Did he become a BJP man today? Na BJP ka bann, no Congress ka bann, sacchai ka bann. Speak the truth... Aise log kameene hote hain."
Nair's resilient half-century, which came after a series of promising, but thrown-away starts during previous matches, was a major highlight of the first day at The Oval, helping India cross the 200-run mark and stitching a half-century partnership with Washington Sundar, which will resume o
At the end of the day's play, India was 204/6, with Nair (52*) and Sundar (19*) unbeaten, having stitched a 51-run stand so far after the visitors had stumbled to 153/6.
Stokes has been ruled out of the England squad for the fifth and final Test against India due to a right shoulder injury, with Ollie Pope set to lead the side in his absence. England has included all-rounder Jacob Bethell, who will bat at number six, who is also a spin option for the hosts,
Players who were seen during the practice session were middle-order batter Jacob Bethell, right-hand batter Harry Brook, and right-arm seamer Josh Tongue.
Former England pace bowling mainstay Stuart Broad believes it is time for England to rest their tearaway Jofra Archer for the fifth Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy against India at The Oval, scheduled to begin on Thursday.
Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin has slammed the AIADMK, accusing it of desperately trying to pave the way for the BJP to make inroads in the State. He also termed the 2026 Assembly election in the State "a battle to protect our land, pride, and mother tongue."
Amid a growing row over languages in Maharashtra, Jawaharlal Nehru University Vice Chancellor Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit on Monday said the mother tongue should be the first language one learns, while cautioning that language should not be used as an instrument of "hatred or superiority".
India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah held his tongue from making a controversial statement about the frequent Dukes ball change, which remained in the spotlight during the second day of the third Test against England at Lord's, which could lead to a deduction in his match fees.
Jofra Archer has been named in England's playing XI for the third Test against India at Lord's, replacing Josh Tongue in the only change from the previous match, according to the official website of England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Wednesday.