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We preview the upcoming India v England Test series which comes on the back of an epic series win for India in Australia, and a very impressive win for England in Sri Lanka. While the teams prepare for fresh challenges in Chennai and Ahmedabad, they still have to contend with bio-bubbles, quarantines, injuries, and player rotation. Talking Points 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'