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”
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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”
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”
Ind vs Eng 1st Test : Ben Duckett Powers England To Victory
England Defy India At Headingley Headingley lived up to its reputation of churning out thrillers and added another one to its exceptional repertoire. The India vs England Test went down to the wire, as England defied India on a gripping Day 5, and seized a famous victory. Smart Cricket From Duckett & Crawley Ben DuckettContinue reading “Ind vs Eng 1st Test : Ben Duckett Powers England To Victory”
Ind vs Eng 1st Test Day 2 : Pant Pope Hit Tons As Eng Fight back
An Exhilarating Day Of Test Cricket It was an exhilarating day of Test Cricket at Headingley as India and England fought hard to gain ascendancy in the test. Rishabh Pant notched up his 7th Test Century and celebrated with a summersault while Ollie Pope fighting for his place in the England side got to hisContinue reading “Ind vs Eng 1st Test Day 2 : Pant Pope Hit Tons As Eng Fight back”
England Announce Playing XI For 1st Test Against India
England Announce Squad England have announced their playing XI for the first Test against India, beginning tomorrow at Headingley. The much-hyped five-test series will mark the start of the World Test Championship cycle 25-27 for both teams. A Formidable Opening Pair The team features the formidable opening pair of the tall Zak Crawley and theContinue reading “England Announce Playing XI For 1st Test Against India”
Vintage Rohit & Another England Rout
The Indian Captain Scores Finally, Finally , Finally, runs have flowed from the bat of the Indian Captain, the white ball legend, Rohit Sharma. The Barabati Stadium eventually broke the ever-extending jinx in Rohit’s batting as the skipper reached a much awaited century in front of a packed Cuttack crowd, last night. England Struggle ToContinue reading “Vintage Rohit & Another England Rout”
India Thrash England, Win 1st ODI On A Canter
India Romp Home India made light work of 249 set by England and romped home with 4 wickets in hand and 11.2 overs to spare. England Start Well But Slip England started well with the bat. Phil Salt and Ben Duckett put on a 75 run stand before the first turning point of the matchContinue reading “India Thrash England, Win 1st ODI On A Canter”
Disciplined England Beat India At Rajkot, Keep Series Alive
A Solid Performance From England England Beat India by 26 runs in the 3rd match of the 5 match T20 series. The match played at Rajkot witnessed a solid performance from England particularly with the ball and India chasing 172 fell short as the batting just tapered off. Ben Duckett Shines With The Bat BenContinue reading “Disciplined England Beat India At Rajkot, Keep Series Alive”