John Campbell ‘s Resistance West Indies, swept aside in the first test at Ahmedabad, appeared to be heading towards an identical fate in the ongoing Test in Delhi, till John Campbell decided to show some resistance. Once a rich, flamboyant and robust cricketing edifice, the West Indies have crumbled into pathetic dwellings and appear notContinue reading “Finally Some Spine From Windies, As John Campbell Scores A Ton”
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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”
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”
Jadeja-Sundar Tons, A Monumental Fight Back & A Moral Victory For India
Indian Team – A Bunch of Fierce Competitors The Indian Team proved to the world yet again that they are not only better travellers these days but are extremely fierce competitors too. A match which seemed lost for all money was held by the scruff of its neck by belligerent Indian batters led by theContinue reading “Jadeja-Sundar Tons, A Monumental Fight Back & A Moral Victory For India”
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”
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”
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”
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”