England, under Ben Stokes’ command, can replace India as the second-best Test team in the world by the end of this long tour
England's Jonny Bairstow (R) plays a shot on Day 4 of the fifth cricket Test match between England and India at Edgbaston, Birmingham in central England. Pic/AFP
Cricket, much like any other form of sport, has its pulse beating only through facts. So, let us consider one of each regarding the five-match Test series that kicks off on Thursday.
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