England captain Ben Stokes said it was “amazing” to be on the pitch with Anderson when he took his 700th wicket. “I’ve been there for quite a few of his milestones but 700 wickets as a seamer is phenomenal,” added Stokes, speaking after India won the fifth Test by an innings and 64 runs to...
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Fifth Test, day two: Stokes’ ‘Botham moment’ cannot mask England failings as India turn screw
Ben Stokes provided an Ian Botham moment of scene-stealing drama to announce his return as an all-rounder but even that could not disguise a day of methodical screw-turning by India. Stokes’s wicket with his first ball for 251 days was an important moment for England’s future but this Test belongs to India, who are 473...
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Fifth Test: England endure torrid day one as batsmen flop and bowlers toil against India
An age old problem unfolded. Once bowlers in a Test series in India have a batsman’s number it is very hard to find an escape route. The relentlessness wears down everyone. Before the match Stokes said he was on guard against ‘departure lounge syndrome’ but the end for some cannot come quick enough. The sight...
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Can you name every England cricketer to play 100 Tests?
Jonny Bairstow made his Test debut against West Indies at Lord’s in 2012 Jonny Bairstow has become the 17th England men’s cricketer to play 100 Test matches. Bairstow reached the mark in the ongoing fifth Test against India in Dharamsala. But can you name all 17 players to have achieved the feat? To help we’ve...
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Disability cricketer defies bullies to represent England
Alfie Pyle has represented both England and Sussex’s D40 sides Alfie Pyle has already achieved one big thing in his cricket career – he’s beaten the bullies. Pyle made his debut for England’s disability cricket team (D40) over the winter, having previously stopped playing because of bullying at school. Pyle, who has a learning disability...
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BCCI uncertain on KL Rahul’s fitness as batter travels to United Kingdom for injury assessment
In a predicament, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) faces uncertainty over KL Rahul’s fitness ahead of the fifth Test against England in Dharamshala, set to commence from March 7. Rahul has been sidelined since the initial Hyderabad Test due to injury. Rahul sought clarity by traveling to the United Kingdom for...
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Toyam Sports partners with World Championship of Legends
Last Updated : Feb 26 2024 | 10:04 AM IST Toyam Sports (TSL) announced its partnership with the World Championship of Legends (WCL) through its subsidiary, Pacific Star Sports (PSS). This noteworthy partnership signifies TSL’s substantial investment in the upcoming T20 cricket league, scheduled to take place at Edgbaston, United Kingdom, from July 3 to...
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Is cricket betting still popular in the UK?
Online sports betting has become big business during the 21st century, with advancements in technology driving a seismic shift in how punters place wagers. Football and horse racing have historically dominated the landscape in the United Kingdom, but numerous other sports also garner plenty of interest among sports bettors. These include cricket, which is firmly...
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Joe Root capitalises on India’s Jasprit Bumrah blunder with perfect century
Brendon McCullum asked this week “do we want just a normal Joe Root?” Yes please, and that is exactly what England were thankful for as Root reverted to type and played one of his best innings to rescue the first day of the fourth Test. It will have gladdened the hearts of England supporters to...
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India vs England: Ravichandran Ashwin returns to third Test in Rajkot
India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is returning to the third Test against England after missing the third day because of a family emergency. Ashwin will be back in Rajkot on Sunday’s fourth day and will be able to take part immediately. “The team and its supporters have stood united in support of Ashwin during this challenging...
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Geo News UK to broadcast PSL 9 live
PSL 9 s set to commence on February 17, 2024 – AFP LONDON: Pakistan Super League (PSL) season nine will be exclusively broadcast live and free on GEO News in the United Kingdom (UK) and Sky Channel 734. After two years of broadcasting behind a paywall, PSL this year will broadcast Free To Air...
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India vs England second test LIVE: Live updates as tourists struggle
Charlie Allison on England’s Super sixes defeat to Australia England faltered in their bid to chase down what would have been the highest-ever successful fourth-innings run chase in India, as the hosts levelled the series with an 106-run victory. Zak Crawley got England off to a strong start at the top of the order after...