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Sky Sports Cricket's Michael Atherton was not surprised to see England skipper Ben Stokes putting his faith in his players after Tom Hartley had a difficult day with the ball in hand on his debut against India.

Australia's Mitchell Starc took a four-for against the West Indies to leave the tourists on 266-8 at stumps on day one of the second Test in Brisbane.

England were given a sharp reality check on the opening day of their Test series in India, spun out for 246 in Hyderabad before a bruising introduction for debutant Tom Hartley.

Nat Sciver-Brunt has been named the ICC Women's Cricketer of the Year for the second year in a row following her impressive displays for England.

The latest score from Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium as England play India in the first of five Test matches.