IND vs ENG Test series: Conventionally, pink-ball Tests have aided seamers across the globe.
Kohli has backed Ajinkya Rahane to come good despite a string of low scores in the last three Tests since his century in Melbourne against Australia.
James Anderson produced an exhibition of high-class reverse-swing bowling on day five of the first Test in Chennai to catapult England to a 227-run win.
India vs England, 1st Test: India skipper Virat Kohli acknowledged that the Chepauk surface made life further difficult for his bowlers.
India vs England, 1st Test: Jasprit Bumrah and Ishant Sharma were seen complaining to the umpires between the 40th and 45th overs about the stitching on the ball wearing off.
India captain Virat Kohli has confirmed that Rishabh Pant will don the wicketkeeping gloves in the first Test against England.
One of the finest wicket-keepers of our times, England’s Jack Russell rates Ben Foakes the best ‘keeper in the world while standing up.
Chinaman Kuldeep did not feature in a single Test in Australia. He is likely to get a chance against England in the Test series starting February 5 in Chennai.
Jonny Bairstow admits it is "tricky" to miss the first two Tests against India next month but says there is no other slot to take a break and he will be "raring to go" when he comes back.
Come February 5, Ajinkya Rahane will again be the vice-captain of the Indian Test team against England with Virat Kohli back in the saddle.
Ahead of the series, starting February 5 in Chennai, Root has described India as "the best team of the world in its own conditions".