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 […]

India vs England Test Series Preview

India’s five-match Test series against England gets underway on the 4th of August at Trent Bridge and is set to be an incredible contest between two of the top nations in world cricket. India lost 4-1 the last time they toured these shores in 2018, but the difference between the two sides was much closer […]

New Zealand win inaugural World Test Championship

New Zealand have won the inaugural ICC World Test Championship after a dramatic final day of cricket at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton. The Blackcaps ran through the Indian batting lineup on the 6th morning, dismissing the Men in Blue for only 170 runs before chasing the 139-run target with relative ease. Fittingly for New […]

Shami, Southee set up lively final day

Following the unfortunate washout on Day 4, cricket finally resumed on Day 5 in the ICC World Test Championship Final between India and New Zealand in Southampton. After bowling New Zealand out for 249, India ended the day at 64/2 with a lead of 32 runs heading into the final day of the series. Virat […]

Conway, Jamieson put New Zealand in commanding position on day 3

It was another riveting day’s action in the ICC World Test Championship Final at the Ageas bowl that saw New Zealand dominate the proceedings, bowling India out for 217 before finishing at 101/2 at stumps. While run-scoring came at a premium for both sides thanks to the overcast conditions, there was plenty of skill on […]

All-round New Zealand seal historic series victory at Edgbaston

After a tepid end to the 1st Test at Lord’s, New Zealand produced a complete performance at Edgbaston to win their first Test series in England since 1999. Despite making six changes to their side – ahead of the WTC Final against India – New Zealand were dominant in the 2nd Test match, comfortably overpowering […]

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 […]