The Australians were too good for the English in this summer down under, as they won the Sydney Test by 5 wickets and with it, most emphatically, won the Ashes 4-1. England were already struggling when the day began. With just two wickets left in the shed and only 119 runs ahead, a lot dependedContinue reading “Australia Win Sydney, Win Ashes 4-1”
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Travis Head Scores A Great Ashes Ton As Aus Trounce Eng in Perth
The 1st Ashes Test in Perth lasted just two days as host Australia got the better of England in a dramatic contest. The Kangaroos ran over a wasteful and at times, a clueless England to beat the visitors by 8 wickets. Travis Head scored a century to remember for the ages. England started batting inContinue reading “Travis Head Scores A Great Ashes Ton As Aus Trounce Eng in Perth”
7-Star Starc & 5-Star Stokes Reign On Day 1 of 1st Ashes Test in Perth.
Perth lived up to its reputation of being a ground of sensational possibilities. A ground full of life for determined fast bowlers. A ground for seam, swing, pace and telling bounce. No wonder the Ashes opened to a terrific day of cricket where the hugely expectant crowd had their monies worth. Mitch Starc, leading anContinue reading “7-Star Starc & 5-Star Stokes Reign On Day 1 of 1st Ashes Test in Perth.”
Is England Rudderless Without Ben Stokes ?
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 ?”
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”
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”
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 4th Test Day 1: A Steady Day For India
Ben Stokes won the toss and invited India to bat for the third occasion in 4 outings. And as usual, the English bowlers were kept at bay by a resolute Indian opening pair of KL Rahul and Yashaswi Jaiswal. India has batted well at the top in the entire series, barring the second innings atContinue reading “Ind vs Eng 4th Test Day 1: A Steady Day For India”