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Sir Ian Botham is backing Englands Adil Rashid to continue to torment Indias batsmen in the second Test, starting on Thursday, live on Sky Sports. The leg-spinner took seven-wickets in the opener in Rajkot and according to the England legend out bowled everyone including world No 1 Ravi Ashwin as India held out for a draw.Rashid has previously struggled to force his way into Englands Test side but Botham believes the 28-year-old has cemented his place in the team for the reminder of the five-match series. The Sky Sports commentator said: Everyone grows up and adapts to Test cricket and Adil is learning all the time and getting better with every match.He out-bowled everyone in the first Test and showed just what a good bowler he can be. England spinner Adil Rashid has heaped praise on spin coach Saqlain Mushtaq Botham feels the Yorkshire star has reaped the benefits of working closely with spin-bowling consultant Saqlain Mushtaq in the last six months. Six months half price Upgrade to Sky Sports to watch Man Utd v Arsenal on Saturday and get the first six months half price England confirmed on Monday that the former Pakistan off-spin bowler, who was originally due to leave after the first Test, will stay with England team until after the third Test in Mohali.The former England captain insists Saqlains contribution to Englands impressive performance in Rajkot - and particularly that of Rashid - cannot be underestimated. India vs England November 17, 2016, 3:30am Live on Get Sky Sports Get a Sky Sports pass Rashids confidence has blossomed during Saqlains two brief spells with the England side and Botham admits he would be very keen to see the bowling coach extend his stay with Alastair Cooks side.I think he [Rashid] has benefited from Saqlains coaching enormously, explained Botham, who is tipping the leg-spinner at 3/1 with Sky Bet to be Englands top 1st innings wicket-taker at Visakhapatnam.Theyve got batting coaches, fielding coaches, bowling coaches but one of the most important coaches of all in these conditions in India is a spin bowling coach, and hes going home after the third Test. England rallied strongly in Rajkot after their Dhaka debacle so what can we expect in Vizag? Watch the second Test from 3.30am, Thursday, on Sky Sports 2. Botham, who also tipped England to repeat their series win of 2012/13 at 12/1 before the first Test, has seen the price cut to 7/1 by Sky Bet after their display in the series opener.India remain strong 8/13 favourites to edge ahead in the first-ever Test at Vizag but the Beefy is sticking with England at 11/4 to take a 1-0 lead.If England can win the toss theres no reason why they cant win the match, added the Sky Bet tipster.They showed everyone they can compete with India and outplayed them for long periods so Im sticking with England. Test Cricket: The Verdict November 17, 2016, 3:00pm Live on Get Sky Sports Get a Sky Sports pass Botham tipped Ben Stokes to be Englands top series run scorer and the Durham all-rounder responded with knocks of 128 and 29 not out in the first Test.He added: Alastair Cook and Joe Root are the obvious choices but Ben is great value for me, hes in great form as he showed in the first Test and is worth a punt at 13/2.Watch the second Test between India and England live on Sky Sports 2 from 3.30am on Thursday or follow over-by-over commentary, including in-play video clips of all the key moments, on our live blog across selected digital platforms. Also See: England consider options Live cricket on Sky Rising to the challenge Cricket videos Cheap Custom Nike Baseball Jerseys . Rajne Soderberg, the director of the Stockholm Diamond League event, said in an email Friday that the ban still holds. 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The defence was lights out and the plays they were able to make, the short field they were able to give us, it was a complete team effort.Wilson threw for two touchdowns and ran for another and Marshawn Lynch ran for two scores, one of them a tackle-breaking 79-yard run that helped turn the game into a blowout in the fourth quarter. The Seahawks amassed a franchise record 596 yards.We have been playing so well all year and to have that performance tonight, its embarrassing, Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson said.The victory moved Seattle (11-4) into a tie with Arizona (11-4) atop the NFC West, with the Seahawks holding the tiebreaker because they beat the Cardinals twice.If Seattle wins at home against St. Louis next weekend, the Seahawks will clinch the No. 1 seed in the NFC and play at home throughout the playoffs — until that Super Bowl trip to Arizona.The attitude that were playing with, it gives us a chance to really have high hopes going into that last game, Carroll said.The Cardinals still have hopes for the division title, but the Seahawks would have to lose to the Rams while Arizona won at San Francisco.We need a little help but were in there, Cardinals linebacker Larry Foote said.Here are things to note in Seattles one-sided victory in Arizona:WILSON TO WILLSON: Both of Wilsons touchdown passes went to tight end Luke Willson. The first was a gorgeous long one into Willsons fingertips in an 80-yard play that matched the longest of Wilsons career.Im a tight end, but I always take a lot of pride when Im in the open field not getting caught, Willson said. One of those guys kindd of got to my ankles there, that wouldve been a little embarrassing.dddddddddddd. I was pretty happy with the way it ended up.Wilson also had a 55-yard run that was the longest of his career.LYNCH THE SHOWMAN: Marshawn Lynch had a remarkable 79-yard touchdown run that featured him running over a couple of would-be tacklers and breaking away from a couple of others.If you love football, its got to be one of the best runs of all time, Wilson said. Hes had one before I believe, in Seahawks history, so to watch that one was pretty cool.When he made it to the end zone, Lynch spun around in mid-air and briefly grabbed his crotch. The display didnt bother veteran Arizona linebacker Larry Foote.They can do whatever they want when theyre winning, Foote said. Its our job to stop them from getting in the end zone. He did a good job of getting in there.Of course, Lynch wasnt saying much of anything.When asked about the run, he said, Thanks for asking.He said the same thing to every other question.Lynch sat out the first quarter with an upset stomach.WHAT Defence?: The Cardinals had counted on their defence to keep this a low-scoring game, but the Seahawks ripped off big play after big play. The 591 yards were the most Arizona has allowed this season.The 29-point difference was the largest in Arians two seasons in Arizona.Thats humbling especially how well we played them the first time up in their place, To do that in prime time, that is not good.LINDLEYS STRUGGLES: With starter Carson Palmer out for the season and backup Drew Stanton sidelined with a sprained knee, the Cardinals turned to Ryan Lindley, who struggled mightily against the leagues No. 1-ranked defence.I think there were certain things that we did that we didnt take full advantage of what we thought we could schematically do against them. Thats a lot on me, Lindley said.Lindley completed 18 of 44 passes for 216 yards with one interception.He already held the NFL record for most passes without a touchdown. Now that number has grown to 225.LOSING AT HOME: The Cardinals lost at home for the first time in eight games this season. They are 13-3 at home since Arians became coach. 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