Familiar rivals in unfamiliar territory: India v England series preview

Context of the India-England rivalry over the years

The difference between perception of England's performances in India vs their relatively impressive record

Covid impact on the series - bubbles, scheduling, grounds, player fitness

Unknowns around the pitches. Just two Tests in Chennai in the last decade. Revamped Motera.

England's choice to rotate and rest players for a key series - what message does it convey and how could it affect the quality of their cricket?

How much should one read into England's 2-0 win in Sri Lanka?

How hard will it be for for India - both physically and mentally - to move on from such an epic series win in Australia?

Ashwin's fitness concerns, and England largely finding a way to tackle him home and away

How much would India miss Mohammad Shami and Ravindra Jadeja?

Possible team combinations for both teams

Would the standings in the World Test Championship have a say?

Predictions