Veteran England batter Joe Root was happy with England’s chase after the opening defeat, saying that grinding out wins in testing conditions was a sign of good teams. “That’s what the game is all about. 1-1 in the series going to Lord’s. In those conditions, staying till the end and getting the win, that’s what […]

India captain Shubman Gill blamed his team’s middle-order collapse after England chased down a modest 234 with four wickets in hand in the second ODI in Cardiff on Thursday to level the series 1-1 as well. Joe Root anchored the chase with a steady 99* as England chased down the target in 44.1 overs. Gill […]

Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has finally responded to the growing speculation linking him with coaching roles for both the England Test team and Chennai Super Kings (CSK). While the veteran spinner stopped short of confirming or denying the reports, his carefully worded response has only added fuel to the ongoing rumours. Speaking on his official […]

Former India captain MS Dhoni once again showed why he remains one of cricket’s biggest icons with a surprise appearance during the opening ODI of the three-match series between India and England at Edgbaston on Tuesday, July 14. Although he retired from international cricket in 2020, the legendary wicketkeeper-batter continues to enjoy unmatched popularity among […]

Team India all-rounder Axar Patel produced a match-defining spell with the ball in the first ODI against England at Edgbaston on Tuesday, July 14, helping restrict the hosts to 258 all out in 47.5 overs. After England looked set for a much bigger total following a strong recovery in the middle overs, Axar turned the […]

Former England Test coach Brendon McCullum’s stint as head coach of England’s Test team came to an end on Sunday, 12 July, after the ECB announced his decision to step down from the post. McCullum spent four years as the head coach of the Test team, finishing with a record of 27 wins, 20 defeats, […]

Brendon McCullum’s sacking as England Test coach came after a woeful Ashes tour of Australia, according to former England captain Michael Atherton. However, McCullum will remain in charge of the white-ball team, but England are now looking for both a new Test coach and captain before next month’s series with Pakistan after Ben Stokes announced […]

After England’s comfortable 4-0 series win in the T20Is against India, head coach Brendon McCullum has overruled the ECB’s guidelines, asking the team to avoid consuming alcohol on the day before and after matches as well. McCullum also said that he was happy for his players to enjoy a drink “as long as no one […]

England’s Test head coach, Brendon McCullum, has stepped down as England Test coach, bringing an end to the four-year stint. He, along with Ben Stokes, transformed the side’s identity since 2022 but ultimately failed to do well in the Ashes, either home or away. However, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced on Sunday […]

The fifth and final T20I between India and England in Southampton witnessed an unusual start on Saturday, July 11, as the toss was delayed after the Indian team got caught in heavy traffic while travelling to the stadium. Originally scheduled for 6:30 PM IST, the toss had to be pushed back after Team India reached the […]