Ollie Pope won a crucial toss and invited India to bat on a pitch that had both seam and swing in abundance. The overcast conditions further accentuated the movement of the ball. The Indian batters were to be tested. They had to dig deep to survive. Yashasvi Jaiswal had a mixed tour after his centuryContinue reading “India The Happier Side On A Tricky Oval Pitch As Day 1 Ends”
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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”
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 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”
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”