England all-rounder Chris Woakes has opened up about Ben Stokes’ fearless mindset, revealing how the England Test captain often puts his body on the line for the team — a quality that’s inspiring yet risky. Woakes praised Stokes’ selfless commitment, calling him a “leader who gives everything for England,” but admitted that sometimes his approach […]

The Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 could have easily tilted 3-2 in England’s favour, if not for India’s determined resistance in the fourth Test at Old Trafford. Chasing a large deficit, India were rocked early on Day 4, losing two wickets for zero in the very first over. With the series hanging in the balance, captain Shubman […]

England captain Ben Stokes, who will miss the fifth and final Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series due to a shoulder injury, has addressed the much-debated “handshake controversy” that unfolded during the fourth Test at Old Trafford. With both sides now gearing up for the series finale at The Oval, Stokes was asked whether he […]

In what turned out to be a Test of character more than skill, Shubman Gill stood tall under pressure and delivered one of the most composed knocks of his career at Old Trafford, Manchester. The young Indian captain, under scrutiny after a string of inconsistent leadership moments, showcased immense maturity by crafting a resilient second-innings […]

The dramatic conclusion of the fourth Test at Old Trafford between India and England may have ended in a draw. Still, it’s sparked a spirited debate in the cricketing world, especially after Team India declined England captain Ben Stokes’ offer to shake hands in the final hour of play. The controversy intensified when Ravindra Jadeja […]

Kapil Dev has stepped forward in defence of young pacer Anshul Kamboj following a challenging Test debut at Old Trafford in the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy against England. The 24-year-old Haryana seamer, who also represents Chennai Super Kings in the IPL, endured a brutal initiation into international cricket, struggling to make an impact and leaking runs […]

Aakash Chopra has taken a firm stance against England captain Ben Stokes following a heated exchange with Ravindra Jadeja during the final hour of the drawn fourth Test at Old Trafford. With the match heading toward a stalemate, Stokes suggested that India call off play—an offer that Jadeja politely declined as he, alongside Washington Sundar, […]

When the BCCI handed over the Test captaincy to 25-year-old Shubman Gill, the decision wasn’t unanimously accepted. Replacing a seasoned campaigner like Rohit Sharma and leading a side in the absence of a stalwart like Virat Kohli was never going to be easy. There were whispers of inexperience, murmurs about temperament. But Gill responded in […]

Day 3 of the fourth Test at Old Trafford saw India’s substitute wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel pull off a moment of brilliance, stumping Joe Root and finally putting an end to the England stalwart’s masterclass. Root, who looked invincible for most of the day, was dismissed for a commanding 150 off 248 deliveries, a knock that […]

India’s hopes of levelling the series in the fourth Test at Old Trafford are quickly slipping away, thanks to a string of costly errors in the field and an underwhelming first-innings total. Historically, this venue hasn’t been a happy hunting ground for the visitors, and that trend seems to be continuing with India now desperately […]