We are an inexperienced side, says Cook

Save Cook, Joe Root, none of the England batsmen who played in the 2012 series were a part of the first three Test matches. Asked to compare the two Indian sides, Cook made an interesting observation. “The India we played in 2012 was different. Probably an ageing team compared to now. It’s a different set-up, more youngsters, who also have got four years of experience in these conditions. “This side, only two in the top-order have played more than 1-2 games in the sub-continent before we played in Bangladesh. That’s probably the difference,” said Cook.

England’s opening batsman Haseeb Hameed will miss the last two Tests against India after sustaining a hand injury during the third Test. The 19-year-old, who was struck on the hand in the first innings and did not field in the match, made an unbeaten 59 after coming in down the order in the second innings.  before India secured an eight-wicket victory to move 2-0 up in the series. “He is out of the whole tour, he is going home. A replacement will be called,” England captain Alastair Cook told reporters.