England vs India 5th Test Preview

After the epic conclusion of the fourth Test at the Oval, the 5-match Test series between England and India is all set for one final showdown at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground. Despite conceding a 99-run first-innings lead, India outgunned England on day five at the Oval to win by 157 runs after some magnificent […]

England level series with innings victory at Headingly

After the brave resistance from the Indian batters on Day 3, any hope of a draw was short-lived as it all ended in a hurry on the fourth morning with the Men in Blue succumbing to the pressure of the 2nd new ball to lose the 3rd Test by an innings and 76 runs. All […]

India frustrate England on Day 3 as Pujara, Rohit hit half-centuries

It was a commendable fightback from the Men in Blue on Day 3 at Headingley as the Indian batters frustrated England to finish the day on 215 for two. After a poor run of form throughout the series, Cheteshwar Pujara (91*) was amongst the runs again, putting up an 82-run partnership with Rohit Sharma (59) […]

England take control on day 4 as India falter in second innings

It was a topsy-turvy penultimate day of cricket in the 2nd Test between England and India at Lord’s that finished with the visitors on 181/6 with Rishabh Pant still at the crease. After taking a 27-run first-innings lead, England started the day on the front foot and reduced India to 55-3 with both openers and […]

Rahul century, Rohit 83 give India perfect start on Day 1

Powered by an excellent century from KL Rahul and a delightful 83 from Rohit Sharma, India enjoyed the perfect start to the 2nd Test match against England at Lord’s. The Indian openers fought through tricky overcast conditions throughout the morning after being put in to bat by Joe Root and laid the perfect platform for […]

First Test drawn as rain washes out final day

In the end, both teams and fans from across the world were robbed of a tantalising finale on Day five of the 1st Test between England and India with rain playing spoilsport and washing out the entire day’s play. This anti-climactic ending to a fascinating test match means both teams take home four points each […]

Root century, Bumrah 5-fer set up riveting Day Five

The 1st Test between India and England at Trent Bridge is building up to a crescendo after a fascinating see-saw day four which saw plenty of high-class cricket from both sides. Joe Root led the charge for England with one of the finest centuries of his career to wipe out India’s deficit and give the […]

Jadeja, Rahul carry India to first innings lead

While the rain continued to play spoil-sport, India climbed into the ascendency in the 1st Test against England at Trent Bridge after taking a 95-run lead in the first innings. KL Rahul (84) carried his form from Day 2 and put together a good partnership with Ravindra Jadeja (56) before India’s tail made some crucial […]

KL Rahul scores half-century on rain-filled 2nd Day

It was a topsy turvy day of Test match cricket on day two at Trent Bridge that unfortunately ended in a damp squib with rain washing out the final session. After bowling England out for 183 on day 1, India’s openers got off to the perfect start in the morning session with Rohit Sharma and […]

India seamers dominate Day 1 as England suffer another batting collapse

India enjoyed the perfect start to their tour of England and produced a superb display on day 1 of the 1st Test at Nottingham. Virat Kohli’s side were relentless throughout the day, and the Indian seamers ran through the England batting line-up to dismiss the hosts for only 183 runs in the first innings, with […]