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 ?”
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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”
India The Happier Side On A Tricky Oval Pitch As Day 1 Ends
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”
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 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 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”