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.”
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England Run Riot Against South Africa But Lose Series
The Bilateral ODI series between England and South Africa ended last night with the Proteas emerging 2-1 victors against the home team England. The South Africans played extremely well in the first two games, but England playing for pride in the third at Rose Bowl, Southampton, rewrote the record books. England batters, when on song,Continue reading “England Run Riot Against South Africa But Lose Series”
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”
England’s Victory At Lord’s – Can’t Help But Ponder
England’s Victory & India’s Loss I have been thinking about England’s victory and India’s loss at Lord’s when Siraj’s defensive prod unknowingly guided the ball, which spun around his legs to hit the base of the leg stump. Out came the bail from its socket, ending the match in an unexpected fashion. India Just MissedContinue reading “England’s Victory At Lord’s – Can’t Help But Ponder”
Ind vs Eng 3rd Test : A Humdinger Unfolding
India vs England : A Great Day Awaits India, with brilliant bowling, had skittled out England for just 192 in the second innings. The target of 193 was looking absolutely gettable despite the pitch beginning to misbehave. However, the English bowlers appeared to be of a different kind, and they forged their way into theContinue reading “Ind vs Eng 3rd Test : A Humdinger Unfolding”
Ind vs Eng 2nd Test Day 1: Ton Up Shubman Leads From The Front
Ind vs Eng – Ben Stokes Invites Shubman To Bat The 2nd Test between India and England began at Edgbaston under bright sunshine as Ben Stokes won the toss and invited India to Bat. England were unchanged from the previous test in Headingley, while India made three changes. Akash Deep, Nitish Reddy, and Washington SundarContinue reading “Ind vs Eng 2nd Test Day 1: Ton Up Shubman Leads From The Front”
Ind vs England 1st Test Day 4 : An Exciting Finish Beckons As Rahul, Pant Score Tons
Ind vs Eng Day 4: Rishabh Pant, India’s Talisman Rishabh Pant is on a record-breaking spree—or rather, a record-setting spree—as the stocky entertainer once again played a remarkable knock in Headingley. KL Rahul, India’s mainstay, enjoying the hefty responsibility on his shoulders, was exquisitely brilliant in scoring his 9th Test ton. READ Dilip Doshi India’sContinue reading “Ind vs England 1st Test Day 4 : An Exciting Finish Beckons As Rahul, Pant Score Tons”
Ind vs Eng 1st Test Day 1 : An Epic Day For India
India’s Young Brigade Soars It was much more than what India had asked for. The baton from the old to the new order saw a seamless transition as the young Indian brigade led by Shubman Gill made merry in the sunshine of Headingley. A Good Toss To Lose For India At Lunch the scale wasContinue reading “Ind vs Eng 1st Test Day 1 : An Epic Day For India”
Ind vs Eng 1st Test Day 1: India-England Share Honours At Lunch
A brilliant partnership of 91 between Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul had almost sealed off a perfect start for India on Day 1 of the 1st Test between India and England at Leeds. Put in to bat by Ben Stokes India batted beautifully as English Bowlers struggled to get a breakthrough. Both Jaiswal and RahulContinue reading “Ind vs Eng 1st Test Day 1: India-England Share Honours At Lunch”
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”