The build-up to India’s series against England has focused as much on players who are not on tour as those who are.

Cricketer-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar took a brutal dig at Virat Kohli during the ongoing first test between England and India. The two teams are locking horns in the opening game of the five-match series at Headingley, Leeds. The home team skipper, Ben Stokes, won the toss and opted to bowl first in the encounter.

England start a mouth-watering series against India with much to prove – and the visiting team are embracing change, too