India Breaks The Jinx, As Shubman, Akash Deep Rout England At Edgbaston

England Pulverized By A Driven Shubman India, led by a sensational Shubman Gill and an exceptional bowling effort from Akash Deep and Siraj, pulverized England and Bazball, grinding them to a massive 336-run pasting. It was India’s first victory at the venue in 19 test matches. The brave Indian Team broke the jinx by puttingContinue reading “India Breaks The Jinx, As Shubman, Akash Deep Rout England At Edgbaston”

Shubman Gill : Baptism By Headingley

Shubman Gill Perfectly Fit The Bill When Shubman Gill was made the captain of the Indian Test Team, I was not very sure of the selection. The idea was not misplaced, though, as the selectors and the BCCI were looking for stability and a captain who could be at the helm for long. Shubman wasContinue reading “Shubman Gill : Baptism By Headingley”

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 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”

Ind vs Eng : First Test Coming Up At Headingley

Ind vs Eng: 1st Test At Headingley Shubhman Gill-led Indian Cricket Team will take on England at Headingley in the 1st Test of the 5-match series, starting 20th of June. Indian Team in Preparatory Mode The Indian Team has been in a preparatory mode in England with the series just about to begin. With theContinue reading “Ind vs Eng : First Test Coming Up At Headingley”

England Announce Squad For 1st Test Against India

England have named a 14-member squad led by Ben Stokes for the 1st Test Match against India on 20th June at Headingley. The most awaited series of the cricketing calendar this year will see the best of England and India vie for supremacy on the pitch. All rounder Jamie Overton, a white ball regular forContinue reading “England Announce Squad For 1st Test Against India”

A Woods &  Woakesy Show

Ashes Alive Desperate situations do not need desperate actions but cool, collected carefully thought-out reactions. England eventually got it right at Headingley and have kept the Ashes alive with two more matches to go. Bazball Gone Astray Under the stewardship of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum, England have been playing aggressive ruthless cricket, pulverising oppositions.Continue reading “A Woods &  Woakesy Show”