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

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2 months, 1 week ago

Kamran Ghulam leads Pakistan rally against fast-starting England with debut ton

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England Pakistan Overs Leach Bashir Ghulam Potts

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 …

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10 months, 1 week ago

Eight moments that have defined Ben Stokes’ journey to 100 caps – by those who were there

The Telegraph

“In the changing room you are waiting for the inevitable, to lose the game,” says Woakes, who clearly thought it was over. “Leachy has walked out with 70-odd to win, and Rooty came over to me and said “while Stokesy is there we still have a chance, I genuinely believe that”. He scored three from his first 73 deliveries, 58 …

England Pakistan Win Stokes Journey

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 …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Biggest culprit was Virat Kohli’s replacement at No.4': Atherton on ‘generous’ KL Rahul throwing away century

Hindustan Times

The lowest score among the top seven batters of India's first innings was Shubman Gill's 23. India’s KL Rahul celebrates his half-century during Day 2 of 1st Test match against England, at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad Among the remaining five of India's top seven, 35 was the lowest by Shreyas Iyer. Former England captain Michael Atherton called the …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Only Ben Stokes could get me back to Test cricket, says Moeen Ali

Firstpost

A one-word message from Stokes, after first-choice spinner Jack Leach had been ruled out of all five Ashes Tests against Australia, was all it took to bring slow-bowling all-rounder Moeen back into England’s red-ball set-up. London: Moeen Ali said Ben Stokes was the only England captain who could have persuaded him to come out of Test retirement. And Moeen could …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Ashes 2023: Moeen Ali comes out of retirement, joins 15-member squad

Firstpost

Moeen Ali has come out of Test retirement to join the England squad for the first two Tests against Australia in the Ashes. Moeen, who turns 36 during next week’s first Test at his home ground of Edgbaston, agreed to return to red-ball cricket after almost two years. “We reached out to Mo early this week about returning to Test …

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1 year, 6 months ago

England may rejig attack in Leach’s absence, says Atherton

The Hindu

England’s lack of spin options may force them into rejigging their bowling attack for the Ashes series against Australia following Jack Leach’s unavailability through injury, former England captain Michael Atherton said. “For years now, with the County Championship pushed to the margins of the season, counties have had no incentive to produce or play spinners and the county game has …

England Spin Test Match Leach Game Atherton

1 year, 9 months ago

NZ vs ENG 2nd Test: Anderson, Leach put England in control after aggressive declaration

The Hindu

James Anderson validated his elevation to top spot in the world Test bowling rankings with a lethal opening spell as England took control of the second Test against New Zealand on Saturday. Anderson snared 3-37, sending the Black Caps crashing to 138-7 when rain forced an early end to day two in Wellington, after England declared their first innings at …

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3 years, 3 months ago

Jos Buttler, Jack Leach return as England announce squad for fifth Test against India

India TV News

Wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler and spinner Jack Leach have been recalled for the fifth Test against India as England and Wales Cricket Board on Monday announced the squad for the final tie of the five-Test series slated to be played at the Emirates Old Trafford on Friday. Buttler's return implies one between Jonny Bairstow and Ollie Pope will sit out for …

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3 years, 3 months ago

How England can save the series: Water Old Trafford pitch, pick Jack Leach and stop shelling catches

The Telegraph

Selection Few teams in the world ought to be as well-equipped as England to cope with three consecutive back-to-back Test matches. Jack Leach, who took 28 wickets in six Tests last winter, could replace Moeen Ali as the front-line spinner, with Chris Woakes moving up to No7 - from where he scored a century against India in 2018 and a …

India England Test New Zealand Old Trafford Hameed Haseeb

3 years, 9 months ago

Chinks in Cheteshwar Pujara's armour: Why is India's 'Mr Dependable' struggling against spin?

India TV News

Cheteshwar Pujara is considered India's best player of spin bowling. Change in defence: Throughout the tour of Australia, Cheteshwar Pujara had relied on a simple strategy -- stepping out to play the defensive stroke against Nathan Lyon. In the second innings of the same Test, Pujara stays at his crease, doesn't take a big stride even as the ball was …

India England Test Spin Play Ball Ipl

3 years, 9 months ago

IND vs ENG: Leach keen to learn subtleties of spin bowling from Ashwin, Axar

The Hindu

By his own admission, England's Jack Leach is in awe of the exploits of Ravichandran Ashwin and Axar Patel during the pink ball Test and he is eager to learn the nuances of spin bowling from the Indian duo in the fourth and final match, starting on Thursday. "When you see players having so much success, like Ravichandran Ashwin, who …

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3 years, 9 months ago

Joe Root Runs Through Indian Batting Order, Inspires Memes With Maiden Five-for in Third Test

News 18

India walked out on Day 2 of the Ahmedabad Test at 99/3 against England looking to post a big lead over the visitors and claw the Third Test in their kitty. 6.2-3-8-5 — these were the bowling figures of England skipper Joe Root who ran through the Indian unit one wicket after another, claiming his first five-for. pic.twitter.com/VICpJ3W2Ih— Mufaddal Vohra …

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3 years, 10 months ago

India vs England | Ashwin’s wizardry has England staring down the barrel

The Hindu

Russian Roulette it is. Scoreboard India 1st innings: Rohit Sharma c Moeen b Jack Leach 161; Shubman Gill lbw b Olly Stone 0; Cheteshwar Pujara c Stokes b Jack Leach 21; Virat Kohli b Moeen 0; Ajinkya Rahane b Moeen 67; Rishabh Pant not out 58; Ravichandran Ashwin c Ollie Pope b Root 13; Axar Patel st Foakes b Moeen …

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3 years, 10 months ago

In India, the second innings belongs to the left-arm spinner

Hindustan Times

“Thought I was playing in the IPL,” deadpanned Jack Leach, making James Anderson break into laughter as the English bowling heroes of the Chennai Test stood beaming beside each other in the post-win interview. It was a tough evening, that evening, and I just wanted to come back stronger in the next innings.” Easier said than done, but what would’ve …

India England Bowling Test Indian Second Wickets

3 years, 10 months ago

Jack Leach: Thought Rishabh Pant was playing in the IPL - Cricket News - Sportstar

The Hindu

England team-mates helped Jack Leach stay strong and bounce back from the hammering he received from Rishabh Pant during the first Test against India, the left-arm spinner said after his team’s 227-run win. Riding on productive bowling spells from Leach and James Anderson, England took a 1-0 lead in the four-match series. Was a tough evening that one but boys …

India England Leach

3 years, 10 months ago

'Thought he was playing in the IPL': Jack Leach on bowling to Rishabh Pant

Hindustan Times

England left-arm spinner Jack Leach, who picked up 4/76 in England's massive win over India on Tuesday, felt India batsman Rishabh Pant was in IPL mode in reference to the India wicketkeeper's knock of 91 in the first innings. Leach, playing his maiden Test match in India, grabbed a match haul of six wickets, and while he cherished the performance, …

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3 years, 10 months ago

Ind vs Eng, 1st Test, Day 5 | Anderson, Leach send India hurtling to humiliating defeat

The Hindu

James Anderson is 38 but runs in with the intensity and hunger of someone who is 22. Deadly over Anderson’s twin strikes in an over, bamboozling the smooth-stroking Shubman Gill — he drove with timing and grace for his 50 — and a newly arrived Ajinkya Rahane, sent India hurtling towards a rare home defeat in the first Test at …

India England Test Washington Kohli Rahane Anderson

3 years, 10 months ago

India vs England Live Score, 1st Test Day 4 Highlights - India needs 381 on final day; England removes Rohit for 12 Gill Pujara - Sportstar

The Hindu

SCORECARD India 39/1 after 13 overs: STUMPS! Rohit Sharma b Leach 12 KP, that ball would have left most of them flummoxed If India play England's spinners off the front foot this innings, it's game, set and match! Dom Bess lbw b Ashwin 25 D E C L A R E — Kevin Pietersen February 8, 2021 England 167/7 after …

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3 years, 10 months ago

Panesar used to bowl at much quicker pace than Leach: Tendulkar on England's series win in 2012

India TV News

Sachin Tendulkar feels that Graeme Swann and Monty Panesar's secret of success during England's series win back in 2012 was largely because of bowling at a quicker pace than usual, something he has not seen Jack Leach do often. "Monty would really bowl fast, so it was completely different and Jack Leach, unlike Monty, I think he is slightly slowish …

England Bowling Ball Win Tendulkar Monty Leach

3 years, 10 months ago

India batsmen are going to cause problem: England spinner Jack Leach ahead of Chennai Test

India Today

England spinner Jack Leach has talked about the danger his team's bowling unit will face against the mighty India batting line-up. I guess playing in Sri Lanka and in playing in those wickets is a good experience to draw on so soon," Jack Leach said. Jack Leach, who has 44 Test wickets from 12 matches, wants to get into the …

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

Kamran Ghulam leads Pakistan rally against fast-starting England with debut ton

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

Eight moments that have defined Ben Stokes’ journey to 100 caps – by those who were there

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

‘Biggest culprit was Virat Kohli’s replacement at No.4': Atherton on ‘generous’ KL Rahul throwing away century

Only Ben Stokes could get me back to Test cricket, says Moeen Ali

Ashes 2023: Moeen Ali comes out of retirement, joins 15-member squad

England may rejig attack in Leach’s absence, says Atherton

NZ vs ENG 2nd Test: Anderson, Leach put England in control after aggressive declaration

Jos Buttler, Jack Leach return as England announce squad for fifth Test against India

How England can save the series: Water Old Trafford pitch, pick Jack Leach and stop shelling catches

Chinks in Cheteshwar Pujara's armour: Why is India's 'Mr Dependable' struggling against spin?

IND vs ENG: Leach keen to learn subtleties of spin bowling from Ashwin, Axar

Joe Root Runs Through Indian Batting Order, Inspires Memes With Maiden Five-for in Third Test

India vs England | Ashwin’s wizardry has England staring down the barrel

In India, the second innings belongs to the left-arm spinner

Jack Leach: Thought Rishabh Pant was playing in the IPL - Cricket News - Sportstar

'Thought he was playing in the IPL': Jack Leach on bowling to Rishabh Pant

Ind vs Eng, 1st Test, Day 5 | Anderson, Leach send India hurtling to humiliating defeat

India vs England Live Score, 1st Test Day 4 Highlights - India needs 381 on final day; England removes Rohit for 12 Gill Pujara - Sportstar

Panesar used to bowl at much quicker pace than Leach: Tendulkar on England's series win in 2012

India batsmen are going to cause problem: England spinner Jack Leach ahead of Chennai Test