James Anderson reveals Shubman Gill sledge that sparked Jonny Bairstow feud, fifth Test in Dharamsala

[ad_1] England superstar James Anderson has revealed he was responsible for first sledging India batter Shubman Gill in the fifth Test that led to a heated flashpoint between Gill and England’s Jonny Bairstow. Gill scored a century in the series-concluding clash in Dharamsala while trading barbs with veteran paceman Anderson. When Bairstow arrived at the … Read more

India overtakes Australia to become No. 1 Test team in ICC rankings

[ad_1] India have climbed to the number one spot in Test cricket rankings following an emphatic 4-1 series victory against England. The Indian team moved past Australia who are now second in the table, according to the rankings released by the International Cricket Council late Saturday. India lost the opening Test against England before bouncing … Read more

UK media reacts to England’s Test series defeat to India, England next Test series, squad, Jonny Bairstow future, Bazball

[ad_1] After England suffered its first Test series defeat under the leadership of Ben Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum, its skipper questioned critics who claimed his team lacked the “ruthlessness” to beat India. “Ruthlessness? What is it? How does it show itself?” Stokes said. “Everyone goes into the game with their best intentions, when … Read more

Ben Stokes press conference after England’s series loss to India, Bazball, fourth Test highlights

[ad_1] England’s Ben Stokes said Monday he tried to enjoy the professional journey and smile — despite losing his first Test series as captain against India. The tourists went down to India by five wickets on day four of the fourth Test in Ranchi, as the hosts took an unbeatable 3-1 lead in the five-match … Read more

Scorecard, day three updates, Yashasvi Jaiswal stats, Bazball

[ad_1] Yashasvi Jaiswal, India’s latest young cricket superstar, has delivered the most breathtaking and brutal Test knock, taking one session to flip the momentum of a gripping five-match series and crush the spirit of a visiting England side. After rival opener Ben Duckett displayed trademark Bazball traits in a run-a-ball innings of 153 to give … Read more

Brad Haddin rubbishes Ben Stokes ‘love letter’ claims ahead of England captain’s 100th Test

[ad_1] Former Australian wicketkeeper Brad Haddin has rubbished a retrospective love letter to Ben Stokes as the England captain prepares to join one of Test cricket’s most exclusive clubs. Stokes is set to become the 16th England cricketer to appear in 100 Tests against India at Rajkot starting on Thursday. Watch India v England LIVE … Read more

day one, Yashasvi Jaiswal stuns on first day, news, scorecard,

[ad_1] Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal hit an unbeaten 179 as India took opening day honours in the second Test despite regular England strikes, including debutant Shoaib Bashir’s two wickets, on Friday. India, who trail the five-match series 1-0, reached 336-6 at stumps with the left-handed Jaiswal and Ravichandran Ashwin, on five, batting in Visakhapatnam. Watch India … Read more