NEW DELHI: Following India’s loss, Varun Chakravarthy reflected on the conditions in Rajkot, emphasizing how the surface slowed down in the second innings, which helped England’s spinners. Dew was expected, but it never showed up, which benefited England. “What I observed was the pitch definitely got slower in the second innings. We thought that there…
England wicketkeeper batter Jamie Smith has set his sights on being an all-format regular for his team as he aims to seal his spot as a finisher in the T20I side. Smith recently made his T20I debut against India in the second game of the five-match series at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The 24-year-old…
England captain Jos Buttler during a nets session at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) NEW DELHI; Following calls for a boycott due to the Taliban regime’s attack on women’s rights, captain Jos Buttler says England’s Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan should go ahead.More than 160 British lawmakers have written to the…
Jos Buttler. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: England captain Jos Buttler expressed confidence that the upcoming T20I series against India would not disrupt their preparations for the Champions Trophy, while also emphasising his eagerness to establish a strong working relationship with new head coach Brendon McCullum.The ODI-format Champions Trophy is scheduled to begin on…
NEW DELHI: England’s promising young batter Harry Brook has been appointed as the new white-ball vice-captain, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced ahead of their much-anticipated series against India. Brook, who turns 26 next month, has quickly established himself as a key player in England’s setup since his international debut in a T20I…
Kevin Pietersen (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former England skipper Kevin Pietersen has stirred a discussion about the scheduling of England’s Test matches, urging cricket authorities to prioritise domestic cricket summers to nurture the sport’s future. Pietersen took to X to state: “I think it’s only fair to ALWAYS have a summer of…
Zak Crawley (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: England batter Zak Crawley achieved a remarkable Test record by smashing a six in the opening over against New Zealand in Wellington.After New Zealand’s captain Tom Latham elected to field first, Crawley aimed for a quick start whilst trying to find his rhythm. Facing Tim Southee in the first…