Category: Cricket

England Surges Past 250 on Lord's Day 1 as Root Falls for 99, Stokes Holds Steady

11.07.2025 By: Aarav Bhatnagar

England closed Day 1 at the Lord's Test on 251/4, with Joe Root heartbreakingly out for 99 and Ben Stokes steady at the crease. Nitish Kumar Reddy snatched two big wickets early, but Ollie Pope and Harry Brook's solid partnership anchored the side. Stokes led a lower-order stand after India's bowlers struck back.

Australia Drop Marnus Labuschagne as Steve Smith Misses First West Indies Test

5.07.2025 By: Aarav Bhatnagar

Australia shakes up its Test squad by dropping Marnus Labuschagne and missing Steve Smith due to injury for the first Test against the West Indies. Rising stars Sam Konstas and Josh Inglis are brought in. Pat Cummins leads a squad looking to bounce back from recent setbacks.

India Sets England a Steep 371 to Win: 1st Test Turns as Crawley and Duckett Stand Firm at Stumps

24.06.2025 By: Aarav Bhatnagar

Day 4 of the first Test powered India into a dominant position, thanks to big centuries from KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant, setting England 371 runs to win. England’s openers survived a tricky late session, but the chase remains daunting, with Jasprit Bumrah starring for India and conditions ripe for drama.

Headingley Pitch Set for IND vs ENG 1st Test: Early Bowlers’ Paradise, Later Batters’ Playground

23.06.2025 By: Aarav Bhatnagar

The first Test between India and England at Headingley is shaping up to favor seam and swing bowlers early due to a lush green surface, but could shift to easier batting as the match goes on. Watch for top performances from Jasprit Bumrah, Joe Root, and Harry Brook.

Jasprit Bumrah Continues Domination Over Joe Root in India-England Test Series

22.06.2025 By: Aarav Bhatnagar

Jasprit Bumrah has carved a special reputation by dismissing Joe Root 10 times in Tests, turning their duels into a focal point for India’s bowling strategy against England. His record includes a stellar 3/25 at Headingley in 2025, cementing his status as Root’s biggest headache.

Shubman Gill Faces Pressure to Transform White-Ball Brilliance into Test Success, Says Dinesh Karthik

22.06.2025 By: Aarav Bhatnagar

Dinesh Karthik has challenged Shubman Gill to replicate his white-ball cricket form in the challenging environment of Test matches as India prepares for a high-pressure England series. With Kohli absent and Gill taking on new responsibilities, the spotlight is firmly on him.