If you thought Test cricket was all about waiting, line and length, and culminating in a slow, painful grind, well, Day 1 of the England vs India 1st Test at Headingley just took a bizarre turn. On the very edge of tea, as supporters rejoiced over Jaiswal’s century and Gill displayed a cool head, the […]
If you thought Test cricket was all about waiting, line and length, and culminating in a slow, painful grind, well, Day 1 of the England vs India 1st Test at Headingley just took a bizarre turn. On the very edge of tea, as supporters rejoiced over Jaiswal’s century and Gill displayed a cool head, the […]
Any Indian cricket fan understands the significance of the number 4 jersey and the captain’s armband. Now add to that the responsibilities that come with them sitting on a 25-year-old Shubman Gill. That’s the story going into India’s five-Test series in England – and who is doubting the new captain will be a success? Only […]
Remember when Indian captains would carry their presence before they even took guard? When the snarls of Virat Kohli could be heard louder than the appeal, and the silence of MS Dhoni spoke confidence? That moment has passed, and there’s no going back. In comes Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant — two of the most […]
Every cricket fan, at some point, has tussled with that age-old debate: what holds more significance – hoisting the impressive, star-spangled IPL trophy or winning a tough Test series in England? This is the debate of spectacle versus history, the thrill of immediate success versus the respect of longevity. Well, India’s new Test captain, Shubman […]
The 2025 India vs England Test series is upon us, and with it comes that familiar mix of joy, dread, and nostalgia. But this time it feels different. No Rohit, no Virat, no Ashwin. This series begins a new era under the captaincy of Shubman Gill, and it all starts at Headingley. Before we […]
The scent of red ball cricket is back in the air – and it’s spicier than ever – India vs England, five cracking Test matches, and a bunch of fast bowlers are going to be rattling stumps and breaking partnerships! With swing-friendly skies and seam-hungry pitches in England, we know this will be a pacers’ […]
If you grew up watching the brilliant exploits of Shakib Al Hasan with the bat or ball, it could hurt just a bit. The Bangladeshi great – one of the greatest all-rounders of all-time – is back in the headlines, yet not for another match-winning performance or 5-wicket haul. No, it’s all the bad reasons. […]
If you are cricket-crazy like I am, hearing the words “India vs England Test series in England” certainly gets the blood pumping. Dukes swinging, bright sun, lush green fields, and tests of attrition – what is not to love? Ahead of the 2025-27 World Test Championship, he firmly believes the first-ever 5-match Test series will […]
Ask any experienced cricket fan and they’ll tell you that batting against the moving Dukes ball in English conditions is an art – and also a nightmare. It is not that you can’t score runs, it is about survival, bid by bid, session by session. Over the years, only a handful of Indian batters have […]
The spotlight naturally follows the title-holders of the CPL, especially when they make headlines. And this year, there is legitimate excitement; the St Lucia Kings have signed big hitter Tim David as their first-round pick for CPL 2025. There is, however, a big catch: they will not be able to bring back their 2024 title-winning […]
If you switched into this Test after Bangladesh’s 495-run explosion, you would have thought the second half of this Test was going to be a long, hard slog for Sri Lanka. But Pathum Nissanka had other ideas. What happened on day three at Galle was not just a counterpunch. It was an emphatic batting statement. […]