Kevin Pietersen thinks Indian batters will be ‘licking their lips’ against England(Image via Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) As India gears up for a high-stakes five-match Test series against England, former England star Kevin Pietersen has highlighted a key advantage for the visitors. In a clip posted on Delhi Capitals’ X handle, Pietersen pointed out the absence…
Ask any seasoned fan and they’ll tell you that batting in England was once cricket’s greatest test of patience and technique. A bit of cloud, a hint of green, and the Duke ball would do the rest — nibbling, ducking, and testing even the best.But if you’ve watched England’s home Tests in the last five…
Jofra Archer of England bowls (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images for ECB) NEW DELHI: England’s chief selector Luke Wright announced on Thursday that fast bowler Jofra Archer might return in the second Test against India, following a four-year absence from the longer format.The five-match series’ second Test is set to begin from July 2 at…
England’s head coach Brendon McCullum, left, and Mark Wood. (AP Photo) England’s head coach Brendon McCullum addressed their Champions Trophy campaign, which ended without a win, including a seven-wicket defeat to South Africa on Saturday. Despite the team’s seventh consecutive ODI loss, their longest run of defeats since 2000/2001, McCullum maintained that their prior losses…
NEW DELHI: England’s white-ball captain Jos Buttler on Friday announced his decision to step down from the role following team’s elimination from the ongoing Champions Trophy.“I’m going to stand down as England captain, it’s the right decision for me and the team,” the 34-year-old said at a press conference.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube…
England’s Brydon Carse, center, celebrates with teammates (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: England’s campaign in the Champions Trophy has encountered an early setback, with fast bowler Brydon Carse likely to miss their crucial Group B encounter against Afghanistan on Wednesday due to a blister on his left foot. The 29-year-old pacer, who featured in England’s opening…
Kevin Pietersen (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images) Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen has taken aim at a ‘leading’ UK journalist for defending England’s lack of practice during their tour of India. Pietersen, who has been vocal about England’s struggles, lashed out on social media after the journalist cited injuries and a tight schedule as reasons…
England head coach Brendon McCullum has opened up on criticism of his team for not holding enough practice sessions during the recent white-ball series against India. England were hammered by India in both the T20I and ODI leg of the tour, being beaten 1-4 and 0-3 respectively. While commentating during the third and final ODI…
Dejected England captain Jos Buttler after the 3rd ODI against India in Ahmedabad. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former India coach Ravi Shastri criticized the visitors for not putting in the “hard yards” during the tour, but England skipper Jos Buttler defended his team’s training routine on Wednesday. After losing 1-4 in the…
England’s Joe Root plays a shot during the second ODI. (AP Photo) England’s star batter Joe Root etched his name in the record books during the second ODI against India in Cuttack, surpassing former captain Eoin Morgan to register the most fifty-plus scores for England in men’s ODIs. Root, who has been a pillar of…