Ollie Pope’s struggle for form in the ongoing India vs England series persisted during the first innings of the fifth Test. Despite an impressive 196 in the second innings of the first Test, Pope has faced challenges, failing to score a half-century in the series. In the latest encounter, Ollie Pope managed just 11 runs before […]

Veteran Nasser Hussain feels England batters should adapt to conditions better and make it count once set in the fourth Test against India in Ranchi, starting Friday. After a thrilling 28-run win in the series opener in Hyderabad, the visitors lost the second and third Test in Visakhapatnam and Rajkot by 106 and 434 runs, […]

As the Ranchi Test between England and India approaches, attention is turning to the potentially tricky pitch that could become a key factor in the upcoming match. Ollie Pope, England’s vice-captain, has provided insights after inspecting the pitch, describing it as “interesting” with visible cracks and a “platey” appearance. Pope’s assessment suggests that the pitch […]

England skipper Ben Stokes has called for the umpire’s call to be scrapped after a close decision went against England batter Zak Crawley on day 4 of the 3rd Test against India in Rajkot. The veteran also believes that the decision must be absolute. With Jasprit Bumrah’s delivery hitting Crawley’s pads, umpire Kumar Dharmasena gave […]

India’s pace sensation, Mohammed Siraj, struck a crucial blow against England late on Day 2 of the Rajkot Test, dismissing their vice-captain, Ollie Pope. In a tense moment, Siraj trapped Pope in front of the stumps during the final session of the day, with a delivery that struck high on the front pad. Despite the […]

England vice-captain Ollie Pope backed their brand of aggressive cricket, also known as ‘Bazball’, before the third Test against India due to start in Rajkot on Thursday, February 15. However, England lost the second Test in Visakhapatnam by a staggering 106 runs as India levelled the five-match series at 1-1 as well. Following the defeat, […]

Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen expressed strong criticism of England’s batting approach after their defeat on Day 4 of the second Test against India in Visakhapatnam. England, chasing a target of 399, started the day at 67/1, needing 332 more runs to win. However, they were bowled out for 292, with Ravichandran Ashwin and Jasprit […]

India made significant strides on the fourth day of play, securing two crucial wickets against England. Ravichandran Ashwin, in particular, left an indelible mark in cricket history by becoming India’s leading wicket-taker in Tests against England, surpassing the legendary Bhagwat Chandrasekhar. The highlight of the day was Ashwin’s dismissal of Ollie Pope, England’s vice-captain and […]

Jasprit Bumrah showcased his bowling brilliance in the ongoing second Test between India and England in Vishakhapatnam by delivering a spectacular yorker to dismiss Ollie Pope in the first innings. After India posted a total of 396, the hosts faced a challenging situation as England’s openers, Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett, built a solid foundation […]

England’s Ollie Pope emerged as the hero in the first Test against India, scoring a remarkable 196 runs in the second innings, leading his team to a sensational comeback and a 28-run victory. Reflecting on his outstanding performance, Pope shared insights into the adjustments he made in his technique and game plan for the series, […]