Jack Leach ruled out but no end to India's worries as Shoaib Bashir and Dan Lawrence gear up for 2nd Test
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Jack Leach ruled out but no end to India's worries as Shoaib Bashir and Dan Lawrence gear up for 2nd Test

Hindustan Times  

Jack Leach, the most experienced spinner in England's squad has been ruled out of the second Test against India. England's Jack Leach “He's ruled out of the second Test. Now that Leach is not there in Visakhapatnam, it leaves England's spin attack with a collective experience of three Tests - Rehan Ahmed and Tom Hartley. The spin-friendly pitches and the vulnerabilities of the Indian batters against finger spinners make England's spin attack a potent one.

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England crumble to 143 all out in third NZ Test after O'Rourke blast
1 week, 2 days ago

England crumble to 143 all out in third NZ Test after O'Rourke blast

Hindustan Times  

Pace bowler Will O'Rourke ripped out three key wickets as England crumbled to 143 all out Sunday and leave New Zealand in command of the third Test in Hamilton. England crumble to 143 all out in third NZ Test after O'Rourke blast The tourists lost their last eight wickets for 66 runs to trail by 204 runs in response to …

Cricket-England dismissed with a 204-run deficit after NZ make 347 in Hamilton
1 week, 2 days ago

Cricket-England dismissed with a 204-run deficit after NZ make 347 in Hamilton

Hindustan Times  

-Will O'Rourke and Matt Henry tore the heart out of the England batting order and spinner Mitchell Santner chipped in to help mop up the tail as New Zealand dismissed England for 143 at tea on the second day of the third test in Hamilton on Sunday. Cricket-England dismissed with a 204-run deficit after NZ make 347 in Hamilton England, …

Dan Mousley: 75mph off-spinner with Aston Villa season ticket is England’s latest weapon
1 month, 1 week ago

Dan Mousley: 75mph off-spinner with Aston Villa season ticket is England’s latest weapon

The Telegraph  

Historically, England have tended to produce orthodox bowlers, rather than those with unique traits that are so essential in white-ball cricket. “It’s a different skill – it’s probably not traditional off-spin,” Mousley said. It went from there.” Growing up in Nether Whitacre, a village north-east of Birmingham, there have been two sporting constants in Mousley’s life: playing cricket and watching …

Spinless India Struggles Against Resilient New Zealand in Pune and Mumbai
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Spinless India Struggles Against Resilient New Zealand in Pune and Mumbai

India Today  

India's dominance in spin-friendly conditions is fading, as New Zealand outplayed their counterparts in every department of the game. India's handling of spin has been a major concern, with few Indian batters scoring more than 200 runs in the series. New Zealand's relentless spin attack, featuring the likes of Mitchell Santner and Ajaz Patel, proved to be a formidable force, …

Shakeel's Ton Leaves England Reeling in Third Test
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Shakeel's Ton Leaves England Reeling in Third Test

The Hindu  

England suffered a crushing defeat to Pakistan in the third and final test, crashing to 24 for three after a spirited fight from Saud Shakeel. Shakeel's century took over five hours, and he finished with a remarkable 77 runs and a crucial first-innings lead. Pakistan bowlers Sajid Khan and Noman Ali were instrumental in limiting England's scoring, while Rehan Ahmed's …

Blunted in county cricket, England spin sensation Rehan Ahmed turns deadly in Pakistan
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Blunted in county cricket, England spin sensation Rehan Ahmed turns deadly in Pakistan

The Independent  

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Pakistan Dominates England in Dominant First Test
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Pakistan Dominates England in Dominant First Test

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan spin duo Sajid Khan and Noman Ali shine as they leave England reeling at 110-5 in the third test. The duo, who took all 20 wickets in the previous test in Multan, bowled with great spin and pace, reducing England's batting lineup to a mere 110 runs in the first session. England's captain, Ben Stokes, was left to rue …

Pakistan Spinners Khan and Ali Silence England's Top Order in Thrilling Test
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2 months ago

Pakistan Spinners Khan and Ali Silence England's Top Order in Thrilling Test

Associated Press  

Pakistan spinners Khan and Ali suppress England's top order in the third and final test. Off-spinner Khan took 3-55 and left-arm spinner Ali grabbed 2-53 bowled unchanged in the first session to trouble the batters on a variable bouncy wicket which was dried with the help of industrial-sized fans and outdoor heaters to counter England's 'Bazball' aggressive batting. England lost …

England Comeback Struggles as Pakistan Dominates Day 1
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2 months ago

England Comeback Struggles as Pakistan Dominates Day 1

India TV News  

England mounts a fightback after being bowled out for 267 in the first innings of the third Test match against Pakistan in Rawalpindi. Sajid Khan shines with 6 wickets, while Noman Ali takes 3. England bowlers, led by Leach, Atkinson and Bashir, restrict Pakistan to 73/3 at the end of Day 1. Pakistan's batting struggles against England's spin, with the …

Spin Battle: Pakistan Holds the Edge as England Aims for a Crucial Win
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2 months ago

Spin Battle: Pakistan Holds the Edge as England Aims for a Crucial Win

The Hindu  

Pakistan retains its spin-heavy team for the final Test against England. Both sides anticipate a dry wicket that will favor the slow bowlers. Left-arm spinner Noman Ali and off-spinner Sajid Khan claimed all 20 England wickets in the second test, while leg-spinner Zahid Mahmood bowled six wicketless overs in England's first innings. The wicket has encouraged England to recall Rehan …

England deploy four spinners and one specialist fast bowler for third Test against Pakistan
2 months ago

England deploy four spinners and one specialist fast bowler for third Test against Pakistan

The Telegraph  

One look at the Rawalpindi square indicates the rationale behind England’s selection of three spinners and only one specialist seamer. Pakistan played a leg-spinner last week, who bowled three or four overs, but you’d rather have it and not need it than need it if not have it.” Analysis: Rehan recall a huge gamble with series on the line This …

Pecking order not important to Jack Leach as he enjoys England return
2 months ago

Pecking order not important to Jack Leach as he enjoys England return

The Independent  

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England up against it in second Test as Pakistan increase lead on Multan turner
2 months ago

England up against it in second Test as Pakistan increase lead on Multan turner

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Shoaib Bashir gives England hope with three quick wickets in Multan
2 months ago

Shoaib Bashir gives England hope with three quick wickets in Multan

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Jack Leach gives England early joy before Pakistan recovery
2 months, 1 week ago

Jack Leach gives England early joy before Pakistan recovery

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England complete extraordinary Test win over Pakistan
2 months, 1 week ago

England complete extraordinary Test win over Pakistan

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England's bowlers toil against Pakistan on opening day of first Test as Shan Masood and Abdullah Shafique both score centuries - with visiting bowling mentor Jimmy Anderson still absent
2 months, 2 weeks ago

England's bowlers toil against Pakistan on opening day of first Test as Shan Masood and Abdullah Shafique both score centuries - with visiting bowling mentor Jimmy Anderson still absent

Daily Mail  

In the City of Saints, England spent the first day of their Test series against Pakistan muttering a quiet prayer. Stand-in England captain Ollie Pope lost the toss and saw his bowlers struggle against Pakistan Shan Masood scored a fabulous 151 before being caught and bowled by spinner Jack Leach England's bowlers toiled in the heat having left their homeland …

England on track to win series against Sri Lanka by dominating second test after Atkinson century
3 months, 3 weeks ago

England on track to win series against Sri Lanka by dominating second test after Atkinson century

Associated Press  

LONDON — England moved into a powerful position to win the series against Sri Lanka by taking a stranglehold on the second test at Lord’s after an unlikely century by fast bowler Gus Atkinson and another batting collapse by the tourists on Friday. After Atkinson’s entertaining 118 off 115 balls led England to 427 all out, Sri Lanka was skittled …

'Exposed' England will improve after India drubbing, says McCullum
9 months, 1 week ago

'Exposed' England will improve after India drubbing, says McCullum

The Hindu  

England head coach Brendon McCullum said they will have to do some deep thinking about their approach after being "exposed" in the final four matches in India but is convinced their first series defeat under his watch will make them a better side. Their bid to hand Rohit Sharma's side their first test series defeat on home soil since 2012 …

'India will rely on who will take baton from Kohli, Rohit': Manjrekar's ‘big takeaway’ after England Test series
9 months, 1 week ago

'India will rely on who will take baton from Kohli, Rohit': Manjrekar's ‘big takeaway’ after England Test series

Hindustan Times  

With England's Bazbal falling flat in India, former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has shared his big takeaway from the recently concluded Test series. Playing his 100th Test for India in Dharamsala, veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin bagged a five-wicket haul in the 2nd innings as Virat Kohli-less Team India crushed England by an innings and 64 runs on Saturday. Manjrekar shared …

Michael Vaughan turns up heat on Ben Stokes' Bazballing England with 'team made up of cheerleaders' jibe
9 months, 1 week 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 …

Shubman Gill oozes class with his 4th Test century as India dominate England in Dharamsala
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Shubman Gill oozes class with his 4th Test century as India dominate England in Dharamsala

India TV News  

Shubman Gill has notched up his fourth Test century for India in the ongoing fifth and final Test against England in Dharamsala. Not long ago, Shubman Gill's position at number three was in danger after he had returned with not so big scores in the first two Tests against England. This is his fourth ton in Tests since 2021, second …

England left in a spin aftershortcomings exposed in chastening day at Dharamsala
9 months, 2 weeks ago

England left in a spin aftershortcomings exposed in chastening day at Dharamsala

The Independent  

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IND vs ENG 5th Test: Kuldeep-led Indian bowlers leave England in tailspin
9 months, 2 weeks ago

IND vs ENG 5th Test: Kuldeep-led Indian bowlers leave England in tailspin

The Hindu  

When spin claims all 11 wickets on the opening day of a Test, it is not surprising to find the preparedness of the pitch under scrutiny. After England opted to bat, Kuldeep Yadav and R. Ashwin took turns to claim nine wickets and Ravindra Jadeja made his presence felt by taking out Joe Root as England tumbled from 175 for …

England vs India 5th Test: England win toss, elect to bat; Devdutt Padikkal debuts
9 months, 2 weeks ago

England vs India 5th Test: England win toss, elect to bat; Devdutt Padikkal debuts

New Indian Express  

DHARAMSALA: England won the toss and elected to bat against India in the fifth and final Test here on Thursday. India also handed Test debut to Karnataka batter Devdutt Padikkal, who had an excellent 2023-24 domestic season. "Rajat Patidar got hit on his left ankle during Team India's practice session on March 6, 2024. The Teams: India: Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi …

ENGLAND PLAYER RATINGS: Shoaib Bashir flourished as Joe Root played to his strengths - but Ollie Pope, Ben Stokes and Ben Duckett had a Test to forget with the bat
9 months, 3 weeks ago

ENGLAND PLAYER RATINGS: Shoaib Bashir flourished as Joe Root played to his strengths - but Ollie Pope, Ben Stokes and Ben Duckett had a Test to forget with the bat

Daily Mail  

It is a first Test series defeat for England under captain Ben Stokes A second innings collapse from the visitors handed the hosts the victory England succumbed to a first Test series defeat under the leadership of captain Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum, as India moved into an unassailable 3-1 lead with a five-wicket victory in Ranchi. England have …

England spinner Jack Leach to undergo knee surgery
9 months, 4 weeks ago

England spinner Jack Leach to undergo knee surgery

Firstpost  

Jack Leach had picked up a knee injury during the first Test against india in Hyderabad. Image: Sportzpics Left-arm spinner Jack Leach is set to undergo knee surgery after being ruled out of England’s ongoing tour of India. Leach, who came into the India series as England’s most experienced spinner, took part in the first Test at Hyderabad, which the …

India bow to England spinners in battle of first innings
9 months, 4 weeks ago

India bow to England spinners in battle of first innings

Hindustan Times  

Batting collapse doesn’t fully encapsulate what India have inflicted on themselves, sliding to 171/6 from 86/1. England's Shoaib Bashir celebrates with teammates after the dismissal of India's Rajat Patidar during the second day of the fourth Test But by squandering the opportunity of making the most of a pitch that is slow but not exactly devious, against a spin attack …

'By preparing a pitch like this...': Stuart Broad, Vaughan react as Ranchi surface works in England's favour – India TV
10 months ago

'By preparing a pitch like this...': Stuart Broad, Vaughan react as Ranchi surface works in England's favour – India TV

India TV News  

It seems former England captain Nasser Hussain's pre-series prediction has come true, even though it took almost four matches. Before the series, Nasser warned India against preparing rank turners to avoid letting England spinners come into the game. While Michael Vaughan thanked India for preparing such a surface, former England pacer Stuart Broad was puzzled as to why the hosts …

England spinner Rehan Ahmed to return home for personal reasons
10 months ago

England spinner Rehan Ahmed to return home for personal reasons

New Indian Express  

RANCHI: Young England leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed will not take any further part in the five-Test series against India as he is returning home to address some urgent family matters. "Rehan Ahmed will return home for personal reasons with immediate effect from England Men's Test tour of India. England on Friday replaced Ahmed with Shoaib Bashir in their playing XI for …

England's spin stock on decline as leg-spinner leaves India tour midway to fly back home
10 months ago

England's spin stock on decline as leg-spinner leaves India tour midway to fly back home

India TV News  

England have suffered a major blow in the ongoing Test series against India as their emerging leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed has flown back home due to personal reasons and won't be coming back for the fifth and final Test of the series to be played at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala. Rehan's absence may go on to hurt …

India vs England, 3rd Test Day 2 highlights: Ravichandran Ashwin bags wicket No. 500; Ben Duckett slams record ton
10 months, 1 week ago

India vs England, 3rd Test Day 2 highlights: Ravichandran Ashwin bags wicket No. 500; Ben Duckett slams record ton

Hindustan Times  

India vs England 3rd Test Day 2 highlights, IND vs ENG: Promoting England's fearless brand of Bazball cricket on Day 2 of the 3rd Test against India in Rajkot, premier batter Ben Duckett smashed a quick-fire century as Ben Stokes' men reached 207-2 in just 35 overs. India put 445 in the first innings after important contributions from Dhruv Jurel, …

India vs England, 3rd Test Day 2 highlights: Ravichandran Ashwin bags wicket No. 500; Ben Duckett slams record ton
10 months, 1 week ago

India vs England, 3rd Test Day 2 highlights: Ravichandran Ashwin bags wicket No. 500; Ben Duckett slams record ton

Hindustan Times  

India vs England 3rd Test Day 2 highlights, IND vs ENG: Promoting England's fearless brand of Bazball cricket on Day 2 of the 3rd Test against India in Rajkot, premier batter Ben Duckett smashed a quick-fire century as Ben Stokes' men reached 207-2 in just 35 overs. India put 445 in the first innings after important contributions from Dhruv Jurel, …

India vs England, 3rd Test Day 2 highlights: Ravichandran Ashwin bags wicket No. 500; Ben Duckett slams record ton
10 months, 1 week ago

India vs England, 3rd Test Day 2 highlights: Ravichandran Ashwin bags wicket No. 500; Ben Duckett slams record ton

Hindustan Times  

India vs England 3rd Test Day 2 highlights, IND vs ENG: Promoting England's fearless brand of Bazball cricket on Day 2 of the 3rd Test against India in Rajkot, premier batter Ben Duckett smashed a quick-fire century as Ben Stokes' men reached 207-2 in just 35 overs. India put 445 in the first innings after important contributions from Dhruv Jurel, …

India seek quick middle-order solutions against fearless England
10 months, 1 week ago

India seek quick middle-order solutions against fearless England

New Indian Express  

RAJKOT: India will need to be ruthless and tactful in equal measure while dealing with an unpredictable England when the third chapter of a riveting Test series begins here on Thursday. After England shocked India in the series opener at Hyderabad, the hosts came back strong in Vizag to get on level footing, leaving the five-match series perfectly poised. Wicketkeeper …

Middle-order woes for India as England eye lead
10 months, 1 week ago

Middle-order woes for India as England eye lead

New Indian Express  

RAJKOT: Let’s be honest. Before the Hyderabad Test, many doubted whether England would have any success in India. If anyone had bet that India would lose the first Test after taking a 190-run lead, you’d have laughed them off and rightly so. “You look down the wicket there are two cracks that sort of bummed me but again only time …

India vs England, 3rd Test: KL Rahul's absence adds to batting worries; Sarfaraz Khan debut likely
10 months, 1 week ago

India vs England, 3rd Test: KL Rahul's absence adds to batting worries; Sarfaraz Khan debut likely

Hindustan Times  

India’s dominant run at home faces its most serious challenge yet as a series of injuries, player unavailability and concerns over form threaten to stall the host team’s progress. Rajkot has seen runs galore in the two Test matches so far – India and England aggregated a 1000-plus runs in the first ever Test here in 2016 and India scored …

India vs England: Michael Atherton explains why Stokes is struggling against Bumrah
10 months, 2 weeks ago

India vs England: Michael Atherton explains why Stokes is struggling against Bumrah

Firstpost  

Ben Stokes getting cleaned up by Jasprit Bumrah has become a regular feature in the ongoing India-England Test series. Stokes’ helplessness against Bumrah’s swinging delivery has become the hallmark of his dismissals and the former England captain Michael Atherton feels the current skipper is struggling to pick up the pace of Bumrah. “Picking with the speed of the ball is …

2nd Test: Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah make short work of Bazball as India storm back to level series vs England
10 months, 2 weeks ago

2nd Test: Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah make short work of Bazball as India storm back to level series vs England

Hindustan Times  

In the end, England died by the sword, having preferred to live by it. The most crucial blow came in one swoop — Shreyas Iyer dashed in from midwicket and effected a pick-and-throw direct hit that caught Ben Stokes napping with England still needing 179 to win. Yashasvi Jaiswal scored a double hundred in the first innings, Shubman Gill scored …

IND vs ENG, 2nd Test: India sets England 399-run target after Gill’s ton; Ashwin removes Duckett before Stumps
10 months, 2 weeks ago

IND vs ENG, 2nd Test: India sets England 399-run target after Gill’s ton; Ashwin removes Duckett before Stumps

The Hindu  

Just as the clock was ticking on Shubman Gill’s spot in the Test team, he rode his luck in the early exchanges and put India in a commanding position with a timely century on the third day of the second Test at the Dr. Y.S. Chasing a record 399, England faces an uphill task after Ravichandran Ashwin sent Ben Duckett …

India vs England: Jasprit Bumrah’s 6/45 wrecks Ben Stokes and Co, puts hosts in pole position on Day 2 at Vizag
10 months, 2 weeks ago

India vs England: Jasprit Bumrah’s 6/45 wrecks Ben Stokes and Co, puts hosts in pole position on Day 2 at Vizag

Firstpost  

Jasprit Bumrah registered his career-best Test haul at home, returning figures of 6/45 that helped India collect a sizeable first innings lead and seize control of the Visakhapatnam Test on Saturday. Bumrah’s six-for, which helped him become the quickest Indian pacer to 150 Test wickets, resulted in India bowling England out for 253 after posting 396 on the board on …

Ben Stokes' comment minutes before start of IND vs ENG 2nd Test proves India's dominance
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Ben Stokes' comment minutes before start of IND vs ENG 2nd Test proves India's dominance

Hindustan Times  

Last week, England pulled off something which no other team ever did in 91 years of Test match cricket in India. England captain Ben Stokes said it was one of the biggest Test wins of his career. But the England all-rounder knows winning a Test match in India is one thing and maintaining that lead to go on and win …

India vs England 2nd Test, Day 1 highlights: Yashasvi Jaiswal 179*, India 336/6 at stumps
10 months, 3 weeks ago

India vs England 2nd Test, Day 1 highlights: Yashasvi Jaiswal 179*, India 336/6 at stumps

Hindustan Times  

India vs England highlights 2nd Test, Day 1: Yashasvi Jaiswal batted through the entire day to put India in a strong position in Visakhapatnam. He remained unbeaten on 179 as India reached 336/6 at stumps on Day 1 of the second Test at the ACA-VDCA stadium. India were dealt a shock in Hyderabad by England and then were handed a …

India vs England 2nd Test, Day 1 highlights: Yashasvi Jaiswal 179*, India 336/6 at stumps
10 months, 3 weeks ago

India vs England 2nd Test, Day 1 highlights: Yashasvi Jaiswal 179*, India 336/6 at stumps

Hindustan Times  

India vs England highlights 2nd Test, Day 1: Yashasvi Jaiswal batted through the entire day to put India in a strong position in Visakhapatnam. He remained unbeaten on 179 as India reached 336/6 at stumps on Day 1 of the second Test at the ACA-VDCA stadium. India were dealt a shock in Hyderabad by England and then were handed a …

India vs England 2nd Test, Day 1 highlights: Yashasvi Jaiswal 179*, India 336/6 at stumps
10 months, 3 weeks ago

India vs England 2nd Test, Day 1 highlights: Yashasvi Jaiswal 179*, India 336/6 at stumps

Hindustan Times  

India vs England highlights 2nd Test, Day 1: Yashasvi Jaiswal batted through the entire day to put India in a strong position in Visakhapatnam. He remained unbeaten on 179 as India reached 336/6 at stumps on Day 1 of the second Test at the ACA-VDCA stadium. India were dealt a shock in Hyderabad by England and then were handed a …

Jack Leach missing but James Anderson hopes to make some magic in 2nd Test vs India
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Jack Leach missing but James Anderson hopes to make some magic in 2nd Test vs India

Hindustan Times  

This one is for the record books. That’s three more than Rehan Ahmed's age, and two more than Shoaib Bashir who will be making his debut after Jack Leach was ruled out due to a bad hamstring. To add to the incredulity, this will be Anderson’s 184th Test cap, with the rest of England's specialist spinners sharing a total of …

After visa issues, Bashir set for England debut vs. India in 2nd cricket test. Anderson back in team
10 months, 3 weeks ago

After visa issues, Bashir set for England debut vs. India in 2nd cricket test. Anderson back in team

Associated Press  

VISAKHAPATNAM, India — England will debut 20-year-old spinner Shoaib Bashir against India in the second test starting Friday, barely a week after he was stranded at home without a visa to come on the tour. At the other end of the age spectrum, 41-year-old seam bowler James Anderson — England’s record wicket-taker — also came into the side for the …

England Spinner Jack Leach Ruled Out Of IND vs ENG 2nd Test With Knee Injury
10 months, 3 weeks ago

England Spinner Jack Leach Ruled Out Of IND vs ENG 2nd Test With Knee Injury

ABP News  

England's Jack Leach has been sidelined for the upcoming IND vs ENG 2nd Test in Vizag, owing to an injury, thereby presenting an opportunity for his Somerset colleague, Shoaib Bashir, to possibly mark his debut on the international stage. Despite sustaining an injury to his left knee during the 1st Test in Hyderabad, Leach bowled 10 overs in the second …

Brendon McCullum hints at unusual England combination as potential 'rank-turner' in Vizag rings warning bells for India
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Brendon McCullum hints at unusual England combination as potential 'rank-turner' in Vizag rings warning bells for India

Hindustan Times  

England handed India a tough loss in the opening Test of the five-match series in Hyderabad last week, forcing the Indian think-tank to retrospect after the home side had been significantly more dominant of the two teams for most of the Test. And with rank turners a possibility in the second Test in Visakhapatnam, an unfazed England coach Brendon McCullum …

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