IND vs ENG 4th Test: ‘We’re hoping he’ll bowl tomorrow’ – England batting coach gives update on Ben Stokes’ fitness | Cricket News

[ad_1] Ben Stokes of England . (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) TimesofIndia.com in Manchester: England batting coach Marcus Trescothick is hopeful captain Ben Stokes will be fit to bowl on Day 5 of the fourth Test at Old Trafford. Speaking after stumps on Saturday, Trescothick said Stokes’ absence from the bowling attack on Day 4 […]

Watch: ‘I grew up trying to be like him’ – Joe Root praises Sachin Tendulkar as he nears his Test record | Cricket News

[ad_1] England’s Joe Root (AP Photo/Jon Super) England star Joe Root, in a chat with Harsha Bhogle for Sony Sports, reflected on his admiration for Sachin Tendulkar, a light-hearted moment during his debut tour to India, and his current place among Test cricket’s all-time greats. An old tweet of Root’s from 2013 recently surfaced again, […]

IND vs ENG Test | ‘He’ll break Sachin Tendulkar’s record in 2027’ — Michael Vaughan’s bold prediction for Joe Root | Cricket News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Joe Root‘s majestic 150 at Old Trafford in the fourth Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy not only put England in the driver’s seat against India but also saw him leapfrog Rahul Dravid, Jacques Kallis, and Ricky Ponting to become the second-highest run-scorer in Test cricket history.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube […]

IND vs ENG 4th Test: ‘Sure he’ll be driven’ – Ollie Pope backs Joe Root to chase down Sachin Tendulkar for most Test runs | Cricket News

[ad_1] Ollie Pope (Sahil Malhotra – X) TimesofIndia.com in Manchester: Ollie Pope was all smiles at the end of Day 3 in Manchester as he spoke warmly about Joe Root’s brilliance with the bat and Ben Stokes’ resilience with the ball. England had ended the day on 544 for 7, leading India by 186 runs […]

Shubman Gill blasted for not backing Karun Nair in Manchester Test; ‘missed to earn respect…tough decisions as leader’

[ad_1] India captain Shubman Gill was heavily criticised for not backing Karun Nair for ‘one more Test’ after the right-hander was dropped from the playing XI in the fourth Test in Manchester against England. Nair, who made an India comeback after eight long years, made a brilliant double hundred for India A against England Lions. […]

Shahid Afridi slams Indian players after WCL match cancellation: ‘Embarassment for their country…’

[ad_1] Former Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi has criticised Indian players after the tournament opener of the World Championship of Legends in Edgbaston was cancelled on Sunday. The official cancellation from WCL came after several Indian players decided to withdraw from the match in view of the geopolitical tensions between the two countries. Reports suggest players […]

Watch: ‘Proper doppelganger!’ – Dinesh Karthik reveals Cheteshwar Pujara lookalike | Cricket News

[ad_1] Cheteshwar Pujara (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Former Indian cricketer and commentator Dinesh Karthik has shared a light-hearted video on social media featuring Indian Test batsman Cheteshwar Pujara and his doppelganger Alex Noble, a BBC Sport journalist, during the ongoing Test series between England and India. Karthik, who is part of the broadcast team […]

Bryan Mbeumo’s £65m transfer agreed: Manchester United set to secure Brentford’s star forward

[ad_1] Manchester United have secured a major deal with Brentford, accepting a £65 million bid for their star winger, Bryan Mbeumo. The Cameroon international, who has been remarkable in the Premier League, is set to become United’s third signing of the summer, following forward Matheus Cunha and left-back Diego Leon. Bryan Mbeumo in the 2024/25 […]

Yegor Chinakhov requests trade from Blue Jackets due to misunderstandings with coach; says ‘I would like to…’

[ad_1] Yegor Chinakhov, a former first-round pick for the Columbus Blue Jackets, has officially requested a trade. He has cited misunderstandings with head coach Dean Evason as the reason behind his decision. The 24-year-old forward’s request was confirmed by the team on Thursday, following a public statement from his agent on social media. Yegor Chinakhov’s […]

There will be a leaning towards playing Bumrah, says ten Doeschate

[ad_1] Arshdeep Singh and Jasprit Bumrah during a training session at Beckenham on Thursday. | Photo Credit: PTI Jasprit Bumrah spent quite a bit of time at the gym, but did not bowl as India had a long practice session at the Beckenham county ground on Thursday. While it raised questions on whether he would be […]