England seamer James Anderson admitted Monday that a tropical storm battering New Zealand would affect preparations for this week's first Test, but was looking forward to an "exciting" series once the weather abates.

James Anderson of England and Pakistan’s Naseem Shah held their media conferences ahead of the first Test at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.

India took a comfortable lead of 132 runs over England on the third day of the fifth and final Test at Edgbaston on Sunday.

The England vs India, 5th (rescheduled) Test will be played at Edgbaston, Birmingham.

Start of the summer, spring in the step, Lord's playing host and the slope discussions in full flow. Bring on Test cricket.

Anderson Still Has More to Offer England

England desperately need to win the Adelaide day-night pink-ball Test match to remain competitive in the series.

India registered a comprehensive 157-run win over England in the fourth Test at The Oval to take an unassailable 2-1 lead in the five-Test series for the Pataudi Trophy.

India set an imposing 368 run target for England to take a 2-1 lead in the five-Test series for the Pataudi Trophy.

India took control of the fourth Test with an excellent display with the bat which helped them gain a 171 run lead.

England once again nudged ahead of India on the second day of the fourth Test at The Oval in London in the five-Test series.

On a hectic action-packed 13-wicket day, England just about nudged ahead of India on the opening day of the fourth Test at The Oval on Thursday. India were bowled out for 191 after being asked to bat. Later, towards the end of the day, England finished on 53 for three still 138 runs behind the visitors.

India's batting collapsed in the face of sustained new-ball bowling by Ollie Robinson as the visitors collapsed to a massive innings defeat in the third Test. The five-Test series is now levelled at 1-1.

India fought back brilliantly on the third day of the third Test of the five-Test series to set up an interesting couple of days at Headingley, Leeds. At the end of the day, India finished on 215 for two, still 139 runs behind the host, England. So the visitors are still not out of the woods.

England took total control of the third Test in the five-Test series for the Pataudi Trophy at the second day's play at Headingley in Leeds. On Thursday, England now leads India by 345 runs as they finished on an impressive 423 for eight when stumps were drawn.

England took a total command of the third Test on the very first day at Headingley, Leeds on a day where only a total of 198 runs were scored. England finished the day at 120 for no loss after shooting out India for a mere 78 in just 40.4 overs.

Saqib Mahmood is all set to make his Test debut for England while India are expected to remain unchanged.

India scripted a sensational come from behind win to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match Test series for the Pataudi Trophy on Monday.

India ended the fourth day of the second Test at Lord's ahead by 154 runs against the host England in the five-Test series for the Pataudi Trophy.

England took a crucial 27 run lead at the end of the third day's play in the second Test of the five-Test series for the Pataudi Trophy.