Former England captain, Michael Vaughan raised questions if the England team management backed the players way too much under the captaincy of Ben Stokes. He added that it’s important for the players to face the pressure of selection and perform well in the 5th Test match against India in Dharamshala. However, England trail the 5-match […]

India’s 29-year-old chinaman bowler, Kuldeep Yadav, made a significant impact on his return to Test cricket in the ongoing second Test against England in Visakhapatnam. Replacing the all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja in the playing XI, Kuldeep showcased his prowess with two crucial breakthroughs, turning the tide in India’s favour on Day 2. In an impressive display […]

English wicketkeeper-batter Ben Foakes, reflecting on the challenging pitch in the first Test against India in Hyderabad, described it as “horrific.” As the team prepares for the second Test in Visakhapatnam, Foakes emphasized a shift in mindset, aiming for a more positive approach to put Indian bowlers under pressure. “Going into that, I was thinking, […]

England keeper-batter Ben Foakes remains confident of playing on turning pitches if the hosts keep them in the rest of the four Tests in the series as well. He also recalled the 2021 series in India, claiming that they were among the worst tracks he played on as well. Contrary to the pitch that was […]

England wicket-keeper Ben Foakes added a touch of humour to the first Test against India in Hyderabad when he unintentionally dismantled all three stumps in a comical incident. The amusing episode occurred during the third over when Indian captain Rohit Sharma flicked an inswinger from Mark Wood, resulting in a wayward throw from the deep. […]

Former England captain Nasser Hussain said that England didn’t pick a balanced team as they opted for three spinners against India for the Test series opener in Hyderabad as well. The first Test will be played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium from Thursday, January 25. Hussain added that even legendary spinner Shane Warne, who […]

Despite being one of England’s premier keepers, Ben Foakes often played second fiddle to Jonny Bairstow throughout his career. His breakthrough came in 2022 when he stepped up in Bairstow’s absence, delivering impressive performances, including a century against South Africa in Manchester. Despite his contributions, Foakes found himself excluded from the Ashes 2023 squad. However, […]

Former England batter Mark Butcher feels that veteran wicketkeeper-batter Ben Foakes might miss out on the playing XI yet again when England will tour India for a five-match Test series. However, Foakes was controversially dropped from the playing XI during the Ashes series to make way for both in-form middle-order batters, Jonny Bairstow and Harry […]

England wicketkeeper-batter Jonny Bairstow has said that he’s not sure of taking the gloves in the five-match Test tour of India. However, he has added that he’s glad to keep batting and he is training hard to do well in India as well. However, Bairstow returned to action during the 2023 home Ashes series but […]

Arshdeep Singh, the promising young Indian pace bowler, marked a significant milestone in his career by securing his maiden county wicket for Kent. The left-arm seamer trapped Surrey’s wicketkeeper-batter Ben Foakes leg before wicket (LBW) during the ongoing County Championship match at Canterbury. Since joining Kent in March, Arshdeep had been eagerly awaiting his breakthrough […]