England run rampant on Day 1 as India fall for 78

After the euphoria and elation on the final day at Lord’s, Virat Kohli’s India were brought back down to earth on Day One at Headingley after being bowled out for 78. England find themselves in a completely commanding position in the 3rd Test after their seamers ran through the Indian batting lineup to restrict the […]

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 […]

England hold on for a draw on day 5 after Sibley’s unbeaten half-century

The first test between England and New Zealand ended with a whimper on day five on a docile Lord’s pitch which offered very little to the bowlers in terms of lateral movement and was also tough to score on. New Zealand started the day with some excitement in the search for quick runs with nightwatchman […]

Burns, Southee star on day four

After the rain ensured not a single ball was bowled on Day three, New Zealand continued to dominate the first test match on the penultimate day. Rory Burns batted throughout the innings and scored a brilliant 132 for England but the day belonged to the veteran seamer Tim Southee who picked up six wickets which […]

Cricket news round-up – January 3: Rory Burns to miss remainder of South Africa tour due to football injury

Football injury for Burns, New Zealand miss key trio in Sydney Test, and Ish Sodhi takes a left-field decision.

South Africa vs England, 1st Test Day 4 preview: England start well but still a long way to go

Stumps, Day 3: South Africa 284 (de Kock 95; Broad 4/58, Curran 4/58) and 181 (van der Dussen 51; Archer 5/102) lead England 181 (Denly 50; Philander 4/16) and 121/1 (Burns 77*; Maharaj 1/16) by 175 runs.

1st Test, New Zealand vs England Day 3 preview: Onus on hosts’ middle-order to rise to the challenge

Stumps, Day 2: England 353 (Stokes 91, Denly 74; Southee 4/88, Wagner 3/90) lead New Zealand 144/4 (Williamson 51; Curran 2/28) by 209 runs.

Ashes 2019 3rd Test, England vs Australia Day 2 preview: England gain upper hand, time for batsmen to deliver

Stumps, Day 1: Australia 179 (Labuschagne 74, Warner 61; Archer 6/45) vs England.

Ashes 2019 1st Test, Day 5, England v Australia: Preview, predictions

England need 385 runs on the last day to win the Edgbaston Test. Australia need 10 wickets.

Cricket news round-up – 3 August: Rory Burns’ fighting ton gives England control

Burns’ brilliant ton, Russell’s absence in India tours, and all the action from the Vitality Blast.