The Oval Test will go down as one of the most enthralling games played and witnessed at the iconic venue. The rumblings of the game, which India snatched from England right at the end, just refuse to die. The English were coasting to victory, but floundered big time. Ollie Pope, captaining the side in the absenceContinue reading “Is England Rudderless Without Ben Stokes ?”
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The Legend of Siraj Stages A Heist At The Oval
In one of the most dramatic of matches played out at the Oval, India staged a fight back unseen, unheard to win the 5th Test by a whisker of 6 and draw the most enthralling series I have ever seen 2-2. A result so fair and just as if ordained from the heavens. Mohd SirajContinue reading “The Legend of Siraj Stages A Heist At The Oval”
India Seize Initiative As England Pushed Back on Day 3
The Cricket played in the India-England Test Series continues to amaze me. It is so difficult to predict which way the winds will blow. No team is prepared to give an inch, and if at all they do, they raise their game to claw back. India was struggling at Lunch on Day 2, but madeContinue reading “India Seize Initiative As England Pushed Back on Day 3”
Siraj Leads Indian Fightback As Oval Test Precariously Poised
Tireless, Lion-hearted, Indefatigable, etc., were the several adjective-laced praises showered on Mohd Siraj as he led an astonishing Indian fightback at the Oval under a cloudy, bleak Friday afternoon. Siraj produced three incredible deliveries to knock over England’s middle order and take the wind out of the sails of England’s first innings. Two massive in-dippers,Continue reading “Siraj Leads Indian Fightback As Oval Test Precariously Poised”
India The Happier Side On A Tricky Oval Pitch As Day 1 Ends
Ollie Pope won a crucial toss and invited India to bat on a pitch that had both seam and swing in abundance. The overcast conditions further accentuated the movement of the ball. The Indian batters were to be tested. They had to dig deep to survive. Yashasvi Jaiswal had a mixed tour after his centuryContinue reading “India The Happier Side On A Tricky Oval Pitch As Day 1 Ends”
Pope To Lead As England Rest Stokes For The Final Test Against India
There was surprise in the air as England announced the playing XI for the 5th and final Test against India, to be played at the Oval starting tomorrow. Ollie Pope shall captain the team in place of the rested Ben Stokes. With 4 changes made to the team that played at Old Trafford, Jacob Bethell,Continue reading “Pope To Lead As England Rest Stokes For The Final Test Against India”
Jadeja-Sundar Tons, A Monumental Fight Back & A Moral Victory For India
Indian Team – A Bunch of Fierce Competitors The Indian Team proved to the world yet again that they are not only better travellers these days but are extremely fierce competitors too. A match which seemed lost for all money was held by the scruff of its neck by belligerent Indian batters led by theContinue reading “Jadeja-Sundar Tons, A Monumental Fight Back & A Moral Victory For India”
Rahul-Gill Defiance Holds England At Bay
The shoulders had dropped, the bodies pushed to the limits, the wind appeared out of the Indian sails, as England made a stranglehold in the Old Trafford Test. But KL Rahul and captain Shubman Gill battled the odds to survive and fight another day. England continued batting with ease in the morning of Day 4Continue reading “Rahul-Gill Defiance Holds England At Bay”
Joe Root Rewrites History As England Thrive At Old Trafford
England – The Happier Side At Stumps on Day 3 The 3rd day’s play in the 4th test between India and England at Old Trafford, Manchester saw the crucial tie drift further into England’s lap. England closed out the day at 544/7 a good 186 runs ahead of India. The hosts scored 319 runs inContinue reading “Joe Root Rewrites History As England Thrive At Old Trafford”
Crawley-Duckett & A Stokes Fifer Make It England’s Day
There were two tales of inspiration unfolding at the Old Trafford as the 4th Test between India and England entered the 2nd Day. Rishabh Pant walked out to bat with a broken foot at the fall of Shardul’s wicket. The whole stadium rose in applause for Rishabh’s brave, undaunted spirit and standing up for hisContinue reading “Crawley-Duckett & A Stokes Fifer Make It England’s Day”