Tag: England
England Surges Past 250 on Lord's Day 1 as Root Falls for 99, Stokes Holds Steady
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.
England and West Indies Players Cycle to Oval Amid London Traffic Mayhem Before Third ODI
London's notorious traffic chaos forced England's cricket team to cycle to The Oval before the third ODI against West Indies, while the visiting squad was stuck on their bus. The toss and match start were both delayed. The episode threw light on just how unpredictable city transport can get, even for elite cricketers.
Australia Overcomes England in ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Opener
In their inaugural match of the Champions Trophy 2025, Australia sealed a five-wicket victory against England at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. Despite recent ODI losses, Australia chased down England's impressive score of 351/8 with 15 balls to spare. The match spotlighted key players and strategic decisions, with Australia fielding replacements due to injuries and England revealing their lineup early.
Harshit Rana's Impactful T20I Debut: The Controversy of His Unlisted Inclusion Against England
Harshit Rana's unexpected T20I debut for India against England was marked with intrigue and controversy as he played a crucial role in securing India's victory. Despite not being named in the playing XI, Rana entered as a concussion substitute, replacing Shivam Dube. His performance, including taking key wickets, raised eyebrows and sparked discussions about the fairness of substitutions in cricket, yet proving pivotal for India's win.