Gus Atkinson, the England pacer, had a memorable Day 2 in the fifth and final Test against India at The Oval in London. After missing the first four games due to injury, he made a strong return, playing a key role against India. He took 5 wickets as England dismissed India for 224 after choosing … Read more
The last hour of the 4th Test between India and England sparked a debate when India refused to end the game early with a handshake. Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar were on the cusp of centuries and chose not to accept England’s offer. After both got their centuries, the teams shook hands. Many former players … Read more
The India versus England Test series has been a tense battle, with players often getting heated. Whether it was Shubman Gill or the England team, aggression was present. Near the end of the fourth Test, things escalated when Ben Stokes’ team offered Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar a handshake, suggesting a draw, even though both … Read more
After much discussion about the ‘spirit of cricket’ in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, India’s Karun Nair showed why cricket is known as the ‘Gentleman’s Game.’ On Day 1 of the 5th Test against England at the Kennington Oval, Karun Nair appeared to decline a 4th run after England’s Chris Woakes hurt his shoulder trying to save … Read more
Joe Root, England’s key player, is scoring lots of runs. The ex-England captain scored 150 in England’s only innings in the fourth Test against India in Manchester. He’s now the second-highest Test run-scorer, passing three legends at once. After his 38th Test century, Root trails only Sachin Tendulkar in Test cricket runs. He’s 2512 runs … Read more
Rishabh Pant, the Indian wicketkeeper-batter, will miss the rest of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. He fractured his toe while batting on the first day of the fourth Test against England in Manchester on Wednesday. Pant injured himself when he inside-edged a reverse sweep off Chris Woakes’ bowling, hitting his foot. He was in pain right away, … Read more
The India-England Test series has stirred up debate regarding the Dukes ball’s condition. Several bowlers have voiced concerns about the ball losing its shape. Alastair Cook thinks this is just complaining. During the third Test at Lord’s, India seemed annoyed when umpires declined their request to switch the ball on Day 2. Captain Shubman Gill … Read more
Dinesh Karthik supports Jacob Bethell to replace Ollie Pope at No. 3 in England’s Test batting lineup. According to Karthik, Bethell is the next big one to watch out for” in English cricket. On the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast Live from Lord’s, Karthik mentioned Bethell’s adaptability, drive, and maturity, saying he could be England’s future … Read more
Nat Sciver-Brunt, England’s usual captain, will not play in at least the third T20I against India women at the Oval in London on Friday, July 4. England said that Sciver-Brunt got a left groin injury during the second T20I and will get more tests to see if she can play in the Oval T20I. Tammy … Read more
Edgbaston, Birmingham Pitch Report: As per Chris Woakes and Ryan Ten Doeschate, this pitch will be almost similar to the last test i.e batters will enjoy here. Also, historically, batters enjoy more here. As per Ryan Ten Doeschate, pitch is on the drier side from underneath so spinners can come into picture in the last … Read more