England opener Ben Duckett believes the much-talked-about Bazball approach has entered a new phase—one that’s no longer just about reckless stroke play or high-octane entertainment, but about smarter, situation-based cricket. Speaking ahead of the highly anticipated Ashes series, which starts on November 21 in Perth, Duckett said this England side is learning to balance intent […]

India’s rising pace sensation Akash Deep opened up on the light-hearted banter he shared with England opener Ben Duckett during the gripping fifth Test of the inaugural Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at The Oval. While the exchange caught plenty of attention, the young pacer admitted that one memory he cherishes more is his picture-perfect dismissal of Joe […]

Tensions simmered at The Oval during the lunch break on Day 3 of the final Test between India and England, as a fiery exchange broke out between the hosts and Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal. With India sitting comfortably and Jaiswal inching closer to yet another century, England’s attempts at psychological warfare ended up backfiring. As […]

Day 3 of the fifth and final Test at The Oval witnessed an unexpected yet heartwarming moment between India’s Akash Deep and England’s Ben Duckett—two players who had made headlines for all the wrong reasons a day earlier. Akash Deep, who had walked in as a nightwatchman late on Day 2 with India in a tight […]

Former England captain Michael Atherton did not hold back in his criticism of India’s young pacer Akash Deep following a contentious moment on Day 2 of the fifth and final Test at The Oval. The incident took place after Akash dismissed England opener Ben Duckett for 43, cutting short a promising start by the hosts. […]

Even before the dust could settle on the controversy surrounding Akash Deep’s fiery send-off to Ben Duckett, the English opener found himself at the centre of another heated exchange—this time with young Indian batter Sai Sudharsan. Towards the close of Day 2 in the fifth and final Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, Duckett was seen sledging […]

Akash Deep’s animated send-off to Ben Duckett during the fifth Test at The Oval sparked a heated debate, with former Australian captain Ricky Ponting among those who didn’t hold back. Ponting, known for his no-nonsense demeanor during his playing days, admitted that had such a gesture been directed at him, he wouldn’t have taken it […]

On a lively Day 2 of the fifth and final Test between England and India at The Oval, Akash Deep finally managed to get one over Ben Duckett, breaking a blazing opening stand that had India scrambling for answers. After India were bowled out for 224 in the first innings—thanks to a superb five-wicket haul […]

Former India player Aakash Chopra has stated that the England openers dominated the Indian team’s bowling limitations on Day 2 of the fourth Test as well. He further added that the sunny conditions during England’s innings also helped their cause as well. However, England ended Day 2 (Thursday, July 24) in Manchester at 225/2 in […]

Former England captain and respected commentator Michael Atherton weighed in on the rising tensions during the third Test between India and England at Lord’s, suggesting that while passion is vital in Test cricket, physical altercations have no place on the field. Atherton’s remarks came in response to the heated moment involving Mohammed Siraj and England […]