ENG vs SA, 1st Test: Proteas gear up for Bazball and invincible English Test side
2 years, 4 months ago

ENG vs SA, 1st Test: Proteas gear up for Bazball and invincible English Test side

India TV News  

Highlights The duo of Stokes and McCullum are still undefeated South Africa will play England in 3 Test matches The first Test match will be played at Lord's ENG vs SA| The dominant English side is all set to take on yet another challenge as they will face South Africa in a three-match Test series which is scheduled to start on August 17, 2022, at Lord's. The newly set up English side under the leadership of head coach Brendon McCullum and skipper Ben Stokes has transformed the way of playing the game, similar to what Eoin Morgan did to the English white-ball team after the conclusion of the 2015 World Cup. "Bazball", a newly coined term in English Test setup revolves around the aggressive approach followed by Brendon McCullum. As South Africa takes on this rebooted English side, it will be interesting to see, how the Proteas can stop England and stamp their authority on Stokes and co. England squad: Ben Stokes, James Anderson, Jonny Bairstow, Stuart Broad, Harry Brook, Zak Crawley, Ben Foakes, Jack Leach, Alex Lees, Craig Overton, Matthew Potts, Ollie Pope, Ollie Robinson, Joe Root

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South Africa aims for place in World Test Championship final with win over Pakistan
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1 day, 22 hours ago

South Africa aims for place in World Test Championship final with win over Pakistan

The Hindu  

South Africa is within touching distance of a place in next June’s World Test Championship final at Lord’s but must win at least one of its two Tests against Pakistan, which start with the Boxing Day encounter in Pretoria. A run of five successive Test victories in the last five months — over the West Indies, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka …

Ben Stokes ruled out of Champions Trophy as Root returns to England ODI squad
3 days, 4 hours ago

Ben Stokes ruled out of Champions Trophy as Root returns to England ODI squad

The Hindu  

England Test captain Ben Stokes has been ruled out of next year’s Champions Trophy one-day international tournament in Pakistan and the preceding white-ball tour of India, team management announced Sunday. The India series and Champions Trophy will mark England’s first limited-overs tour and tournament under coach Brendon McCullum, previously just in charge of the Test side. Both the ODI squad …

Stokes out of Champions Trophy as Root returns to England ODI squad
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3 days, 4 hours ago

Stokes out of Champions Trophy as Root returns to England ODI squad

Hindustan Times  

England Test captain Ben Stokes has been ruled out of next year's Champions Trophy one-day international tournament in Pakistan and the preceding white-ball tour of India, team management announced Sunday. Stokes out of Champions Trophy as Root returns to England ODI squad The star all-rounder was not considered for either assignment after suffering a left hamstring injury during England's defeat …

World Cup for red-ball players: South Africa's Temba Bavuma sets sights on WTC final
5 days, 14 hours ago

World Cup for red-ball players: South Africa's Temba Bavuma sets sights on WTC final

India Today  

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma has set his sights firmly on a historic achievement as his team stands on the brink of making their first-ever ICC World Test Championship Final, set to take place at Lord's in June 2025. With South Africa currently leading the points table for the ongoing WTC cycle, Bavuma is determined to guide his side to …

South Africa announce Test squad for all-important 2-match series vs Pakistan
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1 week ago

South Africa announce Test squad for all-important 2-match series vs Pakistan

India Today  

South Africa has announced their squad for the all-important two-match Test series against Pakistan, a series that holds immense significance as the Proteas aim to secure a spot in the ICC World Test Championship Final at Lord’s next year. With South Africa currently leading the WTC standings, head coach Shukri Conrad emphasised the team’s determination to maintain their top position …

SA-W vs ENG-W: England women win first Test in 10 years after mammoth victory over South Africa
1 week ago

SA-W vs ENG-W: England women win first Test in 10 years after mammoth victory over South Africa

The Hindu  

England women registered their first Test win in a decade and claimed their biggest red-ball victory by the margin of runs after they defeated South Africa by 286 runs in Bloemfontein on Tuesday. England, which won its last Test against Australia in 2014, bundled out South Africa for a mere 64, its lowest Test total, in the second innings after …

Tim Southee receives guard of honour in farewell Test as brilliant gesture from Ben Stokes-led England wins hearts
1 week, 4 days ago

Tim Southee receives guard of honour in farewell Test as brilliant gesture from Ben Stokes-led England wins hearts

Hindustan Times  

It was an emotional scene during the opening day of the third Test between England and New Zealand, as Tim Southee made his final appearance in Test cricket. Tim Southee receives a guard of honour Southee, who was accompanied by his daughter and New Zealand teammates ahead of the start of the match, was visibly moved as he walked onto …

England players give New Zealand's Tim Southee guard of honour in farewell Test
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1 week, 4 days ago

England players give New Zealand's Tim Southee guard of honour in farewell Test

India Today  

The England men's cricket team, led by Ben Stokes, gave a heartfelt guard of honor to retiring New Zealand pacer Tim Southee as he walked out to bat on the opening day of the third Test at Seddon Park. Southee, accompanied by his daughter and his New Zealand teammates, took to the field at the start of the play on …

NZ vs ENG, 2nd Test: Blundell’s century in vain as England beats Black Caps by 323 runs
2 weeks, 3 days ago

NZ vs ENG, 2nd Test: Blundell’s century in vain as England beats Black Caps by 323 runs

The Hindu  

England finally faced some resistance from New Zealand in the shape of Tom Blundell’s defiant century but dismissed the Black Caps for 259 to wrap up a thumping 323-run victory on the third day of the second Test on Sunday. New Zealand’s Tom Blundell celebrates his century during play on day three of the second Test against England. He delivered …

Ben Stokes credits England's dominant style of play for New Zealand series win
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Ben Stokes credits England's dominant style of play for New Zealand series win

India Today  

England captain Ben Stokes has praised his team's aggressive style of play after securing a commanding 323-run victory in Wellington, clinching their first Test series win in New Zealand in 16 years. "To play the more dominant cricket over the days we have played so far," Stokes said when asked how England ended their drought in New Zealand. Stokes highlighted …

NZ Vs ENG, 2nd Test: Tim Southee Denies THIS English Duo Respective Tons; Dismisses Them In 'Nervous 90s'
2 weeks, 4 days ago

NZ Vs ENG, 2nd Test: Tim Southee Denies THIS English Duo Respective Tons; Dismisses Them In 'Nervous 90s'

ABP News  

NZ Vs ENG, 2nd Test: Tim Southee hands youngester Jacob Bethell a massive heartbreak in the latter's second-only Test match, as the Kiwi legend dismisses the batsman four runs shy off his maiden Test ton. The incident occured during the 3rd innings of the 2nd Test match between New Zealand and England at the Basin Reserve in Wellington, as Jacob …

Cricket-South Africa take 382-run lead over Sri Lanka
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Cricket-South Africa take 382-run lead over Sri Lanka

Hindustan Times  

Nov 29 - Captain Temba Bavuma and Tristan Stubbs both scored half-centuries as South Africa continued to build an imposing lead over Sri Lanka in their second innings on the third day of the first test on Friday, going 382 runs ahead at lunch. Cricket-South Africa take 382-run lead over Sri Lanka Bavuma scored a second successive 50 to mark …

Stokes-McCullum need series win vs India or Australia: Cook speaks on Bazball
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Stokes-McCullum need series win vs India or Australia: Cook speaks on Bazball

India Today  

Former England captain Alastair Cook believes that Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum need a marquee Test series win against India or Australia to call the Bazball period successful. NZ vs ENG, 1st Test, Day 1: Highlights Cook said that he was not in complete agreement with the method that England play Test cricket with but agreed that Stokes and McCullum …

Despite Kane Williamson's 93, England dominate Day 1 of 1st Test vs New Zealand
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Despite Kane Williamson's 93, England dominate Day 1 of 1st Test vs New Zealand

India Today  

It was quite an intriguing start to the 3-match Test series between England and New Zealand. The Day 1 of the 1st Test witnessed England, led by Ben Stokes, opted to bowl first, banking on the pitch's grassy cover to assist their bowlers. Gus Atkinson justified the decision early by removing Devon Conway in the second over, but New Zealand's …

NZ vs ENG: Jacob Bethell handed England Test debut against New Zealand
4 weeks, 1 day ago

NZ vs ENG: Jacob Bethell handed England Test debut against New Zealand

The Hindu  

England’s Jacob Bethell will bat at number three for the first time in First-Class cricket when he makes his Test debut against New Zealand at Christchurch’s Hagley Oval on Thursday. In a rejig forced by the injury to wicketkeeper Jordan Cox, Ollie Pope will take the gloves and drop down the order to bat at six with Bethell coming in …

SA vs SL: South Africa captain Bavuma fit to face Sri Lanka in home Test series
1 month ago

SA vs SL: South Africa captain Bavuma fit to face Sri Lanka in home Test series

The Hindu  

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma has been cleared to face Sri Lanka in two home Tests starting in Durban on Nov. 27 after missing out on the series sweep in Bangladesh last month with an elbow injury. Batter Bavuma has been a key part of South Africa’s middle order in recent years and his return is a boost for the …

SA vs SL: Bavuma returns as South Africa captain as WTC Final race heats up
1 month ago

SA vs SL: Bavuma returns as South Africa captain as WTC Final race heats up

India Today  

Temba Bavuma, South Africa’s Test captain, has fully recovered from an elbow injury and is set to lead the team in their upcoming two-Test home series against Sri Lanka. To secure their place at Lord’s next year, South Africa must win all four of their remaining Tests at home—two each against Sri Lanka and Pakistan. Speaking after the announcement, South …

NZ vs ENG 2024: New Zealand expect England to stick to attacking ‘Bazball’ ways
1 month, 2 weeks ago

NZ vs ENG 2024: New Zealand expect England to stick to attacking ‘Bazball’ ways

The Hindu  

New Zealand expects England to stick to its attacking brand of cricket when it faces the Black Caps in the upcoming home test series despite Ben Stokes’s team crashing to defeat in Pakistan. Former England captains Nasser Hussain and Michael Vaughan said ‘Bazball’ had met its match against Pakistan but New Zealand skipper Tom Latham was not convinced the tourists …

Ben Stokes likely to sit out the IPL to prioritise England’s Test team
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ben Stokes likely to sit out the IPL to prioritise England’s Test team

The Telegraph  

Ben Stokes is likely to lead a string of key England players sitting out the 2025 Indian Premier League ahead of a huge year for his Test team. England players are facing tricky decisions over whether to enter the auction for next year’s tournament because of new regulations put in place by the Board of Control for Cricket in India, …

Stuart Broad makes bold claim about England’s Bazball approach for Pakistan series
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Stuart Broad makes bold claim about England’s Bazball approach for Pakistan series

The Independent  

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Ben Stokes open to extending his white-ball career with England following McCullum appointment
3 months ago

Ben Stokes open to extending his white-ball career with England following McCullum appointment

Associated Press  

CHESTER-LE-STREET, England — Ben Stokes’ white-ball career might not be over just yet. “If I get the call saying, ‘Do you want to come and play?’ — it’s definitely going to be a ‘yes,’” Stokes, England’s test captain, said in an interview with British broadcaster Sky Sports. England has launched a reboot of its white-ball teams to bring through the …

England suffer EMBARRASSING defeat by Sri Lanka by eight wickets thanks to Pathum Nissanka's unbeaten century - as hosts' 100% summer record ends
3 months, 2 weeks ago

England suffer EMBARRASSING defeat by Sri Lanka by eight wickets thanks to Pathum Nissanka's unbeaten century - as hosts' 100% summer record ends

Daily Mail  

As Pathum Nissanka cut Shoaib Bashir for four to put the seal on a brilliant century and a stirring Sri Lankan win, it was hard to avoid the thought that England’s Test summer might be remembered, above all, for the one that got away. England succumbed to a hugely embarrassing defeat against Sri Lanka at The Oval as the visitors …

‘Bazball’ spreading in English cricket as test coach McCullum also takes over white-ball teams
3 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Bazball’ spreading in English cricket as test coach McCullum also takes over white-ball teams

Associated Press  

“Bazball” is coming to England’s stagnating white-ball cricket teams. “I’m energized by the prospect of guiding both teams and am grateful for the support from the ECB and my family as I take on these added responsibilities.” Matthew Mott resigned as England’s white-ball coach on July 30 after presiding over the team’s disappointing defenses of its ODI and T20 world …

SA vs WI, 1st Test: Half-centuries by Bavuma and De Zorzi lead South Africa to 344/8 against West Indies
4 months, 2 weeks ago

SA vs WI, 1st Test: Half-centuries by Bavuma and De Zorzi lead South Africa to 344/8 against West Indies

The Hindu  

Temba Bavuma and Tony de Zorzi led South Africa to 344-8 in its first innings at stumps on Day 2 of the first test against the West Indies at the Queen’s Park Oval on Thursday. Kyle Verreynne and Wiaan Mulder also made valuable contributions with the bat for South Africa. Left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican was the pick of the West …

'IPL helped our average Test players get rich...': Boycott's fiery 'join a circus' rant aimed at Ben Stokes and co.
5 months, 2 weeks ago

'IPL helped our average Test players get rich...': Boycott's fiery 'join a circus' rant aimed at Ben Stokes and co.

Hindustan Times  

The England men's cricket team has faced a challenging few months. England's Ben Stokes walks back to the pavilion after losing his wicket, bowled out by West Indies' Gudakesh Motie Former cricketer Geoffrey Boycott has sharply criticized the England team for their underwhelming performance. The 83-year-old English batting great, in a rather unusual jibe, lamented that even "moderate to average" …

Ben Stokes: It’s tough to see the backlash against England’s footballers
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Ben Stokes: It’s tough to see the backlash against England’s footballers

The Independent  

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ENG vs SA, Super 8: South Africa's Markram defends Baartmann after 21-run over
6 months ago

ENG vs SA, Super 8: South Africa's Markram defends Baartmann after 21-run over

India Today  

South Africa captain Aiden Markram defended Ottniel Baartman after the pacer leaked 21 runs against England, but the Proteas held their nerves to extend their unbeaten run in the T20 World Cup 2024 with a seven-run win in the Super 8 match. South Africa's bowling unit, spearheaded by Kagiso Rabada and Keshav Maharaj, delivered a disciplined performance to restrict England. …

ENG vs SA: South Africa trumps England in thriller to remain unbeaten in T20 World Cup 2024 Super Eight
6 months ago

ENG vs SA: South Africa trumps England in thriller to remain unbeaten in T20 World Cup 2024 Super Eight

The Hindu  

In a nail-biting T20 World Cup Super Eight match at the Daren Sammy ground in Gros Islet, St Lucia, England fell agonisingly short against South Africa, losing by seven runs. But, with 25 needed from 18 balls, Kagiso Rabada dismissed Livingstone for 33 off 17 in an over that cost South Africa just four runs. Brook, having reached his first …

ENG vs SA, T20 World Cup: Baartman back for South Africa, replaces Shamsi in Super 8 clash
6 months ago

ENG vs SA, T20 World Cup: Baartman back for South Africa, replaces Shamsi in Super 8 clash

India Today  

South Africa made one change for their crucial Super 8 clash in the T20 World Cup against England with pacer Ottneil Baartman replacing left-arm spinner Tabraiz Shamsi. England captain Jos Buttler won the toss and opted to bowl first against South Africa in a pivotal Super 8 encounter of the T20 World Cup 2024 at the Daren Sammy National Cricket …

Andrew Strauss: My England team would beat the Bazballers
8 months ago

Andrew Strauss: My England team would beat the Bazballers

The Telegraph  

“It was very successful for us. So it’s just really modifying the approach a little bit at times.” In the short-term, Strauss has no doubt about what would be the biggest boost to England. So if we’re able to get him playing Tests again, it would be a massive fillip.” For now, Strauss is adjusting to his working life not …

Ben Stokes pulls out of T20 World Cup to focus on fitness
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Ben Stokes pulls out of T20 World Cup to focus on fitness

The Hindu  

England all-rounder Ben Stokes has pulled out of the T20 World Cup in June and July. Commenting on his decision, Stokes said: “I’m working hard and focusing on building my bowling fitness back up to fulfil a full role as an all-rounder in all formats of cricket. “The recent Test tour of India highlighted how far behind I was from …

Bazball needs a reboot as the England cricket sideshow begins series two
9 months, 1 week ago

Bazball needs a reboot as the England cricket sideshow begins series two

The Independent  

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Michael Vaughan turns up heat on Ben Stokes' Bazballing England with 'team made up of cheerleaders' jibe
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Michael Vaughan turns up heat on Ben Stokes' Bazballing England with 'team made up of cheerleaders' jibe

Hindustan Times  

Leaving Ben Stokes' England grapple with doubts about their Bazball approach of playing the longest format, Rohit Sharma's Team India became the number one ranked side in the newly-released ICC Test Team Rankings on Sunday. Michael Vaughan wants Ben Stokes and Co. to have a dose of honesty Rohit and Co. thrashed England 4-1 in the five-match series at home …

Ind vs Eng Test series | I don't think Rohit has been superior as captain, his bowlers did the trick, says Graeme Swann
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Ind vs Eng Test series | I don't think Rohit has been superior as captain, his bowlers did the trick, says Graeme Swann

The Hindu  

Former England spinner Graeme Swann doesn't believe Rohit Sharma's captaincy was better than Ben Stokes' in the five-match Test series. "He's been good don't get me wrong, Rohit Sharma, but, I don't think if you pick this apart and say Stokes has captained badly, I think you are barking up the wrong tree there. "Rohit Sharma's bowlers have really come …

‘Their batting failed miserably’: Former cricketers slam England’s Bazball approach after losing Test series in India 4-1
9 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Their batting failed miserably’: Former cricketers slam England’s Bazball approach after losing Test series in India 4-1

Firstpost  

Former cricketers questioned England’s Bazball approach in the just concluded Test series against India after the visitors suffered a 4-1 Test series defeat. England’s “Bazball” approach took a major setback in the just-concluded Test series against India following their innings defeat in the fifth and final Test in Dharamsala on Saturday. Former England cricketers including Nasser Hussain questioned England’s Bazball …

IND vs ENG fifth Test | Our experience in bowling was critical: Dravid
9 months, 2 weeks ago

IND vs ENG fifth Test | Our experience in bowling was critical: Dravid

The Hindu  

With the series done and dusted, it was time for coach Rahul Dravid and England’s skipper Ben Stokes, here on Saturday, to reflect on the five-Test series. But the first four Tests, there were periods when they did put us under a little bit of pressure.” “There were days, particularly the third day in both Rajkot and in Ranchi, when …

Ind vs Eng Test series | Fantastic to see players gravitate towards terrific leader Rohit, says Rahul Dravid
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Ind vs Eng Test series | Fantastic to see players gravitate towards terrific leader Rohit, says Rahul Dravid

The Hindu  

Rohit Sharma's captaincy was rather understated vis-à-vis Ben Stokes’ on-the-edge methods, but India head coach Rahul Dravid was delighted to see the players identify themselves with the Mumbaikar's leadership principles. I think he's a terrific leader, and the guys gravitate towards him phenomenally, which is fantastic to see," said Dravid told broadcasters after the match. Dravid said India's series win …

Ben Stokes 'man enough' to accept defeat in India Tests: England have been outplayed
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Ben Stokes 'man enough' to accept defeat in India Tests: England have been outplayed

India Today  

Ben Stokes admitted that England have been ‘outplayed’ by India in the recently-concluded 5-match Test series. England started the series after winning the Hyderabad Test by 28 runs, but since then, Stokes’ men lost 4 Tests in a row in Vizag, Rajkot, Ranchi and Dharamsala to concede the series 1-4. ‘Anderson is as fit as I've ever seen him’ England …

Ben Stokes: Write off England and myself at your peril
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Ben Stokes: Write off England and myself at your peril

The Telegraph  

Ben Stokes has warned to write off England and himself “at your peril” after declaring that his side would use the pain of being dominated by India as fuel. India have not lost a Test series at home since 2012, when Alastair Cook’s England team won here, with Stokes praising the hosts for being “much the better team” and an …

IND vs ENG fifth Test | I don’t know what Bazball means: Rohit
9 months, 2 weeks ago

IND vs ENG fifth Test | I don’t know what Bazball means: Rohit

The Hindu  

A relaxed Rohit Sharma, with the series in the bag, was at his candid best as he reflected on the four Tests so far. When reminded of England opener Ben Duckett’s view that some of the Indian batters could be influenced by the Bazball, Rohit said: “There was this guy called Rishabh Pant in our team. probably, Ben Duckett hasn’t …

Ben Stokes puts spotlight on England superstar before R Ashwin's milestone 100th Test: 'Amazing career to date'
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Ben Stokes puts spotlight on England superstar before R Ashwin's milestone 100th Test: 'Amazing career to date'

Hindustan Times  

With crestfallen England hoping to salvage some pride in the final game of the five-game series against Rohit Sharma’s Team India, Ben Stokes and Co. have recalled pacer Mark Wood in their playing XI for the Dharamsala encounter on Thursday. In a rarity of Test cricket, veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin and England batter Jonny Bairstow will play their 100th Test …

IND vs ENG 4th Test Rohit Sharma Reply Ben Duckett BazBall Comment Yashasvi Jaiswal Dharamsala Test
9 months, 2 weeks ago

IND vs ENG 4th Test Rohit Sharma Reply Ben Duckett BazBall Comment Yashasvi Jaiswal Dharamsala Test

ABP News  

India captain Rohit Sharma has playfully mocked England opener Ben Duckett, responding to Duckett's earlier comments suggesting that India's Yashasvi Jaiswal adopted an aggressive batting style in Test cricket due to the influence of ‘BazBall’. During the pre-match press conference ahead of the final India vs England Test on March 6, Rohit quipped that Duckett might not have witnessed Rishabh …

IND vs ENG: Ashwin, Bairstow to become fourth duo to feature in 100th Test together; full list of pairs to achieve the feat
9 months, 2 weeks ago

IND vs ENG: Ashwin, Bairstow to become fourth duo to feature in 100th Test together; full list of pairs to achieve the feat

The Hindu  

Test cricket will see two players featuring in their 100th game together for only the fourth time when India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin and England batter Jonny Bairstow take the field in Dharamsala on Thursday. The second instance involved three players as South Africa’s Jacques Kallis, Shaun Pollock and Stephen Fleming played their 100th Test in the South Africa-New Zealand game …

Ind vs Eng Tests | Dreams come true when you hold on to them against the odds
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Ind vs Eng Tests | Dreams come true when you hold on to them against the odds

The Hindu  

One is a war veteran’s son who threatened to run away from home if his father didn’t buy him a kit and allow him to play cricket; another, in effect, did run away and started out in another city. A third sold pani puri off a cart, a fourth spoke delicately about how “things weren’t financially strong at home.” They …

England's Bazball, less boom and more bust in India
9 months, 3 weeks ago

England's Bazball, less boom and more bust in India

Hindustan Times  

Is there any point to Bazball if England can’t win against the sides that matter? For now, narratives have been spun to protect Bazball by highlighting the defeat against India as England's Ben Stokes with coach Brendon McCullum before the match England’s first in eight Test series under Stokes and McCullum. A question naturally arises over the efficacy of Bazball …

Shubman Gill's unforgiving assessment of Ben Stokes' captaincy after triumphing 'desperate' wicket-taking attempts
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Shubman Gill's unforgiving assessment of Ben Stokes' captaincy after triumphing 'desperate' wicket-taking attempts

Hindustan Times  

Shubman Gill played a key role in Team India's brilliant five-wicket win over England on Monday. In a post-match chat, Gill talked about his innings in detail and spoke on batting against a Ben Stokes-led English team, making key notes about how the field setting England employs is different from other teams and captains who travel to play red-ball contests …

Ind vs Eng fourth Test | ‘I know it’s still early days, but the youngsters have shown that they have the ability to excel,’ says Rohit Sharma
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Ind vs Eng fourth Test | ‘I know it’s still early days, but the youngsters have shown that they have the ability to excel,’ says Rohit Sharma

The Hindu  

When India plays a Test series at home, the outcome is akin to that of an open-and-shut case. Rahul Dravid and Rohit Sharma handed debuts to four players — Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel and Akash Deep — and three of them performed remarkably well under pressure. Even resting star pacers Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah for a match …

Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum's outstanding Test record as captain-coach duo suffers major dent
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum's outstanding Test record as captain-coach duo suffers major dent

India TV News  

India have put a major blot on the impressive record of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum as the captain and coach duo as England have lost their first-ever series under their tenure as leaders in the red-ball format. England had drawn three Test series and won four after the duo took charge and the five-wicket loss in Ranchi brings an …

India vs England result: Hosts hand Ben Stokes first series defeat as captain
9 months, 4 weeks ago

India vs England result: Hosts hand Ben Stokes first series defeat as captain

The Telegraph  

Bazball failed in Rajkot when they lost their minds when in a good position and Ravi Ashwin absent on day three. By applying classic Test match batting Joe Root resurrected the first day after a juicy morning when India expertly maximised the pitch’s moisture, but made 11 in the second when England needed a senior player to set the target …

Ind vs Eng 4th Test | India’s task cut out with Bumrah rested and a series win at stake
10 months ago

Ind vs Eng 4th Test | India’s task cut out with Bumrah rested and a series win at stake

The Hindu  

The buzz around the JSCA Stadium ahead of the fourth India-England Test was rather muted on match-eve. The fourth Test starting on Friday will be an opportunity to take an unassailable lead that will guarantee India a 17th straight series win at home, stretching back to 2012-13. Speedster Akash Deep may be the next newcomer with a chance to impress, …

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