Ben Stokes said that England’s mantra when it comes to big chases is to keep things simple and remain calm after the Leeds Test win. England took the lead in the series by chasing down 371 at Headingley. “When you’re chasing down totals like that, how you are in the dressing room is actually very […]
What did we learn from the 3rd day at Leeds? 1. At the moment, it seems like Jasprit Bumrah will have to carry this attack. 2. India desperately need to better their ground fielding. 3. England will score at a fast rate, but give a lot of chances. 4. There is a lot of promise […]
India’s Rishabh Pant (AP Photo/Scott Heppell) A few months ago, Rishabh Pant found himself at the dark end of a tunnel. His recklessness in both innings of the fourth Test against Australia at the MCG was seen as one of the reasons behind India’s series defeat, especially since the series was locked at 1-1 till […]
Ben Stokes (Pic credit: England Cricket) NEW DELHI: England captain Ben Stokes’ decision to bowl first in the opening Test of the Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy against India raised eyebrows on a hot and sunny day at Headingley, but former skipper Michael Atherton believes the call was guided more by recent venue trends and England’s strength in […]
India captain Shubman Gill during a nets session at Headingley on June 18, 2025 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) The sun’s been beating down on the west Yorkshire city of Leeds for the last few days. The temperature’s higher than it normally is during this time of the year. And, of course, […]
File Pic: Virat Kohli and Ben Stokes NEW DELHI: England captain Ben Stokes has expressed his disappointment at not getting a chance to face Virat Kohli in the upcoming Test series against India, calling the Indian maestro’s absence a “shame” for the series and a significant loss for world cricket.Kohli, who announced his retirement from […]
Teenage fast bowler Eddie Jack has been drafted in as a practice option with the senior England team ahead of the opening Test against India at Headingley, starting June 20, following an eye-catching display for the England Lions against India A.The 19-year-old Hampshire pacer, standing 6-foot-4 tall, turned heads during the second unofficial Test in […]
14:37 IST: On the flip side, Zimbabwe will surely be frustrated by both their bowling and batting displays. Having won the toss and chosen to bowl, their bowlers struggled to create any significant pressure, a theme that sadly carried through the innings. Despite a promising start after losing an early wicket with Brian Bennett and captain Craig […]
