India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir has defended the national Test team’s standing after recent criticism over results in the World Test Championship (WTC). Gambhir told reporters that India are “not struggling” in red-ball cricket, even as the side finished fifth in the latest WTC table and recorded two home series whitewashes earlier this year. What ... Voir l'article
Read more →Pakistan’s opening pair have failed to produce a 50-run partnership in England for 16 years, a run that has continued to attract attention during their current tour. For readers unfamiliar with cricket’s rhythms, an opening partnership sets the platform for the innings; prolonged failure at the top often forces a team’s middle order into damage ... Voir l'article
Read more →Joe Root resumed the England Test captaincy and presided over a heavy victory as his side defeated Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs in the first Test. The result gives England control of the early stages of the series and raises questions about Pakistan’s batting and selection ahead of the rest of the international ... Voir l'article
Read more →India’s opening batter Shubman Gill has been working on specific techniques against spin during net sessions in Colombo, focusing on intent, big-hitting and footwork. The practice comes as India prepare for limited-overs fixtures in Sri Lanka and ahead of a busy international season that will include the Indian Premier League (IPL) and bilateral tours. What ... Voir l'article
Read more →Shubman Gill, one of India’s leading young batters, has been credited with identifying and encouraging a promising youngster during a net practice session in Mohali, a development that helped the player gain attention from local coaches and selectors. The report that details the encounter and its consequences was published by The Times of India. Why ... Voir l'article
Read more →England batter Joe Root has equalled former India captain Sachin Tendulkar’s record for the most Test fifties, moving level with one of the game’s long-standing benchmarks. The milestone was reached during a recent Test match and highlights Root’s prolonged consistency in the longest format of the game. What the record means Joe Root’s achievement places ... Voir l'article
Read more →Former England Test captain Joe Root has spoken publicly about his decision to return to a leadership role and how the game around him has changed since he first wore the armband. In a recent interview Root addressed the legacy of the Brendon McCullum–Ben Stokes period and what he expects from the team and support ... Voir l'article
Read more →India opener Shubman Gill described young batter Manav Suthar as “magnificent” and said he believes Suthar can serve the national side for many years after the recent India–Sri Lanka encounters. Gill’s comments underline the depth of India’s batting reserves and highlight the role of domestic competitions and the Indian Premier League in preparing players for ... Voir l'article
Read more →Reports say Azan Awais matched a Pakistan Test record in England that had stood for 43 years; the exact details of the occurrence are described in domestic and international coverage but remain unconfirmed by the Pakistan Cricket Board at the time of writing. The episode has prompted questions about technique, selection and what it means ... Voir l'article
Read more →India’s victory in Galle has been described by the team’s management and observers as an important step in a wider strategy for Test cricket abroad. The win, on a subcontinental turning pitch, reinforced several selection and preparation choices that matter for India’s programme through the next international seasons. What happened in Galle and why it ... Voir l'article
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