Maddison’s instant impact earns him England chance
BURTON ON TRENT: Leicester City midfielder James Maddison has only been in the Premier League for two months, but his impact has been such that he is now being tipped as a…
England best all-round side in ‘any conditions’ – Kumar Sangakkara
Kumar Sangakkara has labelled England the best all-round side “in any conditions”, and expects them to challenge Sri Lanka in the three-Test series in November. According to Cricinfo, Although England will begin the…
Rory Burns has options to deal with ‘trial by spin’
Rory Burns, one of the three uncapped players in England’s Test squad for the tour of Sri Lanka, said years of hard work was the reason for the leg up, reported ICC. …
England give Burns chance to fill Cook’s shoes in Sri Lanka
NOTTINGHAM: Uncapped Surrey batsman Rory Burns is set to replace Alastair Cook at the top of England’s order after being named in a 16-man squad on Friday for the upcoming three-Test tour…
I was called ‘Osama’ by Australia player during 2015 Ashes: Moeen Ali
LONDON: England all-rounder Moeen Ali claims he was subjected to a racial taunt from an unnamed Australian player during the first Test of the 2015 Ashes series, reported The Guardian. Ali, who…
Cook scores farewell ton as England pile on agony for India
LONDON: Alastair Cook marked his final Test innings with a storybook hundred as England piled on the runs against India at the Oval on Monday. England were 243 for two in their second…
No second thoughts on retirement decision: Alastair Cook
LONDON: Alastair Cook has left no room for any U-turn after insisting his Test retirement is final, reported Sky Sports. Cook, who announced on Monday that this week’s fifth Test against India…
Moeen credits Saqlain after picking nine wickets against India
Making a comeback in a decisive match against India, England allrounder Moeen Ali picked up nine wickets and earned the man of the match award. During the post-match ceremony, Moeen credited his…
West Indies reveal dates for ‘biggest’ England tour in a decade
BARBADOS: Cricket West Indies announced Friday the dates for what they said was the “biggest” England tour in a decade. The all-format two-month visit by England, which begins in January, will see…
Rejigged England face revived India in fourth Test
SOUTHAMPTON: England will hope an altered side can tame a resurgent India in the fourth Test at Southampton starting on Thursday. Joe Root, the England captain, announced two changes on Wednesday to…
Jasprit Bumrah still not a new-ball bowler, stresses Michael Holding
LONDON: Despite Jasprit Bumrah’s starring show in India’s win at Trent Bridge, Michael Holding has stuck to his opinion that the young paceman is not a new-ball bowler. During the course of…
Bat’s embarrassing! England star sidelined by self-inflicted face injury
LONDON: England international Jason Roy said he was “extremely embarrassed” after suffering an injury when his bat, which he had thrown to the ground in frustration, bounced back and hit him in…
No recall for Stokes as England name unchanged third Test squad
LONDON: Ben Stokes was again omitted as England named an unchanged 13-man squad on Monday for the third Test against India at Trent Bridge starting Saturday, where victory would see them clinch…
India agonises over ‘humiliating’ Lord’s disaster
NEW DELHI: India´s media on Monday lashed out at “abysmal batting” that led to a crushing innings defeat by England in the second Test at Lord´s. Mail Today called India´s performance a…
England thrash India by an innings at Lord’s
LONDON: England thrashed India by an innings and 159 runs to win the second Test at Lord’s on Sunday with visiting skipper Virat Kohli admitting: “We deserved to lose.” Victory, achieved on the…
Virat Kohli calls for composure from India’s top order at Lord’s
LONDON: Indian captain Virat Kohli has urged his top order batting unit to show composure ahead of the second test against England at Lord’s, adding they may need to curb aggression and…
Don’t know what to be feeling: Ben Stokes
LONDON: Ben Stokes, one of England’s heroes at Edgbaston, will now miss the second Test against India as he gets ready for his trial for affray. Stokes swung the first Test England’s…