The Ashes once again delivered high-voltage drama, but this time it wasn’t just the players creating headlines—it was the third umpire. A controversial moment unfolded when England wicketkeeper-batter Jamie Smith was given out on review, despite a clear glitch on the snicko that didn’t sync with the ball’s passing frame. The on-field umpire initially ruled […]

In the series opener of The Hundred 2025, where the London Spirit took on the Oval Invincibles, many players couldn’t take part due to the recently concluded five-match Test series. The Hundred tournament started just 24 hours after the Test series, and the Spirits missed their key players – Ollie Pope, Jamie Smith, and Jamie […]

Former Australian cricketer Brad Hogg shared how England’s wicketkeeper-batter Jamie Smith looked uncomfortable against Indian pace bowler Mohammed Siraj’s bowling on Day 5 of the fifth Test. India clinched a thrilling six-run win at The Oval, London, to draw the five-match series 2-2 as well. Commenting on Smith, Hogg said in the latest video on […]

Former India player turned veteran commentator Aakash Chopra has said that Dhruv Jurel is wrongly being blamed for the Indian team’s defeat in the third Test against England. While saying that, the substitute wicketkeeper gave away a few byes, he added that most of those deliveries were unreachable as well. Notably, India suffered a 22-run […]

England wicketkeeper-batter Jamie Smith enjoyed a massive stroke of luck during Day 2 of the third Test at Lord’s when KL Rahul dropped a regulation catch at second slip. The incident occurred on the third ball of the 87th over, bowled by Mohammed Siraj. Smith, batting on 5 at the time, edged a good-length delivery […]

England’s rising star Harry Brook has officially climbed to the summit of the ICC Men’s Test Batting Rankings, surpassing teammate and former top-ranked batter Joe Root. The 26-year-old’s blistering form in the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy has not only captivated fans but also earned him the prestigious No.1 spot. Brook’s performances have been electric—he struck 99 […]

After facing a massive 336-run defeat to India in the second Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Test at Edgbaston, England captain Ben Stokes said that as the game got deeper, the pitch started to help the visitors more than the hosts. Stokes said in the post-match presentation ceremony, “It was a tough one. Having a team 200-5, you […]

Veteran England batter Harry Brook praised fellow centurion Jamie Smith for a “phenomenal innings” at Edgbaston, where he smashed 184, surpassing Alec Stewart’s 173, setting a new record for an England wicket-keeper in Test cricket as well. When England lurched at 84 for 5, Brook and Smith steadied the ship, adding a stunning 303-run partnership […]

Akash Deep delivered a crucial breakthrough on Day 3 of the second Test at Edgbaston, dismissing the well-set Harry Brook and ending a mammoth 303-run partnership with Jamie Smith. England, reeling at 84/5 after early dismissals of Joe Root and Ben Stokes, found hope in the resilient stand between Brook and Smith, which gave the […]

Veteran England pacer Stuart Broad believes India still holds the upper hand in the second Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, even after a spirited fightback from Jamie Smith and Harry Brook at Edgbaston. Despite England’s sixth-wicket stand of 165 runs, Broad insists the visitors remain in firm control of the game. After Mohammed Siraj’s fiery […]