England’s fifth Test against India at Old Trafford cancelled

The fifth and final Test between England and India at Old Trafford in Manchester has been cancelled hours before the scheduled start of play due to a Covid-19 outbreak within the Indian squad. The ECB released a statement on their website reading, “Due to fears of a further increase in the number of COVID cases […]

Inspired India take 2-1 series lead after Day 5 victory at the Oval

The Indian juggernaut continues to roll on after Virat Kohli’s side produced another inspired performance on Day five at the Oval to win the fourth Test by 157 runs. Fantastic contributions from Jasprit Bumrah (2-27), Ravindra Jadeja (2-50) and Shardul Thakur (2-22) set up India’s victory on the final day as the hosts were rolled […]

Batters flourish to set up intriguing final day at the Oval

The fourth Test is set to go down to the wire after India set England a massive 368-run target in the fourth innings thanks to half-centuries from Shardul Thakur and Rishabh Pant. India suffered another mini-collapse in the morning session on Day four, but a century stand from Thakur and Pant took the tourists to […]

Rohit Sharma century helps India build lead on Day 3

The crowd at the Oval were treated to a batting masterclass on day three as Rohit Sharma scored his first away Test century to put India into the ascendency in the fourth Test against England. The Indian opener made a majestic 127 filled with elegant drives and immense control to help India finish the day […]

Anderson 5-fer leads England fight back on Day 2

It was another absorbing day of cricket at Lord’s as England fought back hard on Day two of the 2nd Test thanks to some inspired bowling from James Anderson and another fluent innings from their captain Joe Root. India started the day with 400 firmly on the cards, but after two quick wickets in the […]