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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India Seize Initiative As England Pushed Back on Day 3
The Cricket played in the India-England Test Series continues to amaze me. It is so difficult to predict which way the winds will blow. No team is prepared to give an inch, and if at all they do, they raise their game to claw back. India was struggling at Lunch on Day 2, but madeContinue reading “India Seize Initiative As England Pushed Back on Day 3”
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”
Crawley-Duckett & A Stokes Fifer Make It England’s Day
There were two tales of inspiration unfolding at the Old Trafford as the 4th Test between India and England entered the 2nd Day. Rishabh Pant walked out to bat with a broken foot at the fall of Shardul’s wicket. The whole stadium rose in applause for Rishabh’s brave, undaunted spirit and standing up for hisContinue reading “Crawley-Duckett & A Stokes Fifer Make It England’s Day”
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”