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”
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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”
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”
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”
Ind vs Eng 3rd Test Day 1 : Honours Shared
Ind vs Eng : Test Begins At The Iconic Lord’s The 3rd Test Match between India and England began at the iconic Lord’s with the series tantalisingly poised at 1-1, after India levelled the series with a fascinating win at Edgbaston. Ben Stokes Wins Toss And Opts To Bat Ben Stokes, the England Captain andContinue reading “Ind vs Eng 3rd Test Day 1 : Honours Shared”
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”
ICC Champions Trophy : Afghan Braves Tame England
Fancied England Outclassed The much fancied Team England were knocked out of the Champions Trophy by a brave and belligerent Afghan Team, who after a mauling at the hands of South Africa produced a brilliant performance to outclass England and stay alive in the Tournament. Gaddafi Stadium Bears Witness To A Fine Game The GaddafiContinue reading “ICC Champions Trophy : Afghan Braves Tame England”