Batting icon Sunil Gavaskar didn’t mince words as he took a dig at the English team’s behavior during the final stages of the drawn fourth Test in Manchester. The former India captain slammed England’s “grumpiness” after Indian batters Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar declined a mutual offer to end play early on Day 5, choosing […]

Team India pulled off a remarkable escape at Old Trafford on Sunday, turning what looked like an inevitable defeat into a morale-boosting draw in the fourth Test against England. With the series on the line, Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar rose to the occasion, scoring magnificent centuries and batting England out of the game. Their […]

Washington Sundar reflected on a memorable milestone in his career after scoring a resilient unbeaten century on the final day of the Manchester Test. With India under immense pressure, Sundar rose to the occasion, crafting a vital 101* and sharing a game-saving 203-run partnership with Ravindra Jadeja to force a draw and keep India’s hopes […]

Ravindra Jadeja once again proved why he’s one of India’s most invaluable Test cricketers with a spirited and resolute half-century on Day 5 of the fourth Test at Old Trafford. In a match where India were cornered, trailing by 311 runs in the first innings and staring at the possibility of an innings defeat, Jadeja […]

High drama unfolded on the final day of the fourth Test between India and England at Old Trafford, Manchester, on Sunday, July 27, as tempers flared and ambitions clashed in a gripping finale. With India comfortably placed at 386/4 after 138 overs, the hosts, led by Ben Stokes, appeared resigned to a draw. However, what […]

Shubman Gill’s captaincy has come under sharp scrutiny after India’s underwhelming performance on Day 3 of the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford. Former England skipper Nasser Hussain didn’t hold back in his assessment, pointing out several tactical lapses that allowed England to post a commanding 544/7 by stumps—effectively taking control of the Test […]

For anyone closely following the ongoing fourth Test between India and England at Old Trafford, one can’t help but raise eyebrows at Shubman Gill’s puzzling use—or rather non-use—of Washington Sundar. Despite every frontline bowler struggling to keep the English batters in check, Gill waited until the 69th over to introduce Sundar. This decision left many […]

Shardul Thakur’s role in India’s bowling attack has come under quiet scrutiny after his limited involvement across the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. In the first Test, he bowled just 16 overs — six in the first innings and the rest in the second—before being benched for the next two matches. Recalled for the fourth Test at […]

Despite nursing a fractured foot, Rishabh Pant showcased immense grit and commitment as he returned to bat on Day 2 of the fourth Test against England in Manchester. The 27-year-old wicketkeeper-batter had suffered the injury on the opening day when an attempted reverse sweep off Chris Woakes resulted in the ball taking an inside edge […]

India’s dynamic wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant is unlikely to feature again in the Manchester Test and is set to miss the remainder of the England Test series after scans confirmed a fracture in his right toe. The injury, sustained on Day 1 at Old Trafford, has dealt a heavy blow to India at a pivotal juncture […]