Vihari scored a gutsy 56 under pressure on Test debut, taking India to within 40 of England's score.
England were 198 for seven after winning the toss at stumps on the first day of the fifth Test against India at the Oval on Friday. Alastair Cook made 71 in his final Test appearance before he retires from England duty.
England skipper Joe Root is hoping that Alastair Cook, who will retire from international cricket after the India vs England Test series, scores a century in his final Test at the Kia Oval.
The fifth Test between India and England at Kia Oval starting Friday will be the 50th for the team’s vice-captain, Ajinkya Rahane.
Cook needs 147 to go past Sangakkara and finish as the leading run-scorer among left-handed batsmen.
According to Shastri, the sooner India’s batsmen learn to be more “match aware” in tough situations the better their chances of success overseas.
Before India and England clash for the fifth Test at The Oval, test your knowledge of the ground.
Burns is 174 ahead of Vince of Hampshire, the second name on the list.
Buttler, himself a fitness freak, also marvelled at Cook’s longevity and physical stamina.
James Vince, the Hampshire batsman, has been released having been on standby for Jonny Bairstow.