Bairstow, Wood star as England close in on victory

Australia’s woes extended on day three of the fourth Ashes Test in Manchester as Jonny Bairstow and Mark Wood combined to put England on the cusp of levelling the series at 2-2. The wicket-keeper bombed his way to an unbeaten 81-ball 99 to take England to 592, stretching the first-innings lead to 275, before Mark […]

England complete thrilling chase to keep Ashes alive

England kept their Ashes hopes alive with a sensational victory on day four of the third Test at Headingley. Harry Brook struck a match-winning 75 before Chris Woakes and Mark Wood provided invaluable contributions from the lower order to help England chase down Australia’s target of 251 with just three wickets to spare. England resumed […]

Mitchell Marsh, Mark Wood headline eventful opening day at Headingley

It was a rollercoaster opening day of the third Ashes Test at Headingley as England and Australia traded blows on a lively pitch. Mitchell Marsh led the visitor’s fightback after four wickets fell in the opening session with a stunning 102-ball century before Mark Wood rattled Pat Cummins’ side, picking up 5-34 to help England […]

England vs Australia 3rd Test Preview

The first two Tests of the 2023 Ashes between England and Australia have provided some heart-stopping entertainment, with Pat Cummins’ side edging the hosts at Edgbaston and Lord’s to take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series. Following the fiery end to the Lord’s Test and the fallout that ensued revolving the Bairstow-Carey dismissal, the […]

IPL 2023 – Top 5 Spells

While the batters dominated IPL 2023 with their ever-impressive power and six-hitting abilities, there were also plenty of magical spells delivered with the ball in season 16. The Gujarat Titans trio of Mohammed Shami, Rashid Khan, and Mohit Sharma led the way this season by topping the wicket-taking charts, but there were also plenty of […]

Wood fifer, Mayers fifty help LSG open IPL 2023 with victory over DC

The Lucknow Super Giants kickstarted their IPL 2023 campaign with a comprehensive victory over the Delhi Capitals at the Ekana Stadium on Saturday. Lucknow’s overseas stars shone against the Capitals as Kyle Mayers and Nicholas Pooran propelled the Super Giants to a daunting score of 193 for six before Mark Wood steamrolled Delhi with the […]

England pick up two late strikes on rain-soaked Day 1 in Sydney

The rain played spoil-sport on the opening day of the fourth Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground, allowing only 46.5 overs of action in a stop-start day’s play. Having already sealed the series victory in Melbourne, Australia’s hopes of a clean-sweep were curtailed by the moody Sydney weather and a strong start from the […]

England vs India 4th Test Preview

The Test series between England and India is tantalisingly poised ahead of the final two games at the Oval and Old Trafford. Both sides head back down to London with one victory apiece and given the see-saw nature of the first three Tests, it’s difficult to predict which team will come out on top in […]

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 […]

Cricket news round-up – February 29: Rabada ruled out of Australia, India ODIs

Rabada to miss Australia, India ODIs, side strain keeps Wood out of Sri Lanka Tests, and Asia Cup in Dubai?