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According to McDonald, the ball modification had a “significant bearing” on the Oval result.                                                                                                                                                                

According to McDonald, the ball modification had a "significant bearing" on the Oval result.                                                                                                                                                                

McDonald defended the team’s preparation and planning for a tour that included six Tests in total, “I’ve never seen tactics change so dramatically as a result of a decision,” Australia’s coach adds, admitting that his batters “should have been able to navigate that.” The ball change during Australia’s second innings at The Oval remains a […]

Woakes has progressed from ‘team man’ to poster boy, and he now claims the spotlight.

Woakes has progressed from 'team man' to poster boy, and he now claims the spotlight.

England’s allrounder alleges to be underappreciated. Compton-Miller medal to recognize his worth Woakes had just bowled his eighth over from the Pavilion End since the rain break, Ben Stokes went over to chat with Chris Woakes at the end of the 81st over. Woakes had just bowled his eighth over from the Pavilion End since […]

England insists that Mark Wood is totally fit despite bowling only three overs on the fourth day.

England insists that Mark Wood is totally fit despite bowling only three overs on the fourth day.

Marcus Trescothick thinks Australia’s decision to hold fast back until the 33rd over was “tactical.” England insists Mark Wood is perfectly fit to bowl after keeping him out until the 33rd over of Australia’s run chase on a rainy Sunday afternoon at The Kia Oval England insists Mark Wood is perfectly fit to bowl after […]

Dravid is focused on the ‘greater picture’ and is unconcerned by the ODI setback.

Dravid is focused on the 'greater picture' and is unconcerned by the ODI setback.

According to India’s coach, they must provide back-up players playing time before the Asia Cup and World Cup. Dravid meant that the team is willing to strike a balance between giving players opportunities India head coach Rahul Dravid does not want to “make the mistake” of letting the 1-1 ODI series score divert attention away […]

Kuldeep and Jadeja thrash the West Indies on a spin-friendly track.

Kuldeep and Jadeja thrash the West Indies on a spin-friendly track.

Ishan Kishan led the chase, and while India lost five wickets along the way, there was no genuine fear with such a tiny goal. By five wickets, India, 118 for 5 (Kishan 52, Motie 2-26), defeated the West Indies, 114 (Hope 43, Kuldeep 4-6, Jadeja 3-37).   Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja, the left-arm spin […]

Although the Urn is secure, England hopes to deny Australia series glory.

Although the Urn is secure, England hopes to deny Australia series glory.

The hosts have declared an unchanged XI, while Australia is expected to recall Todd Murphy in order to win a series in England for the first time since 2001. Big Picture So now we get to the final act. We were on the verge of the ultimate decider, the biggest Test in this nation since […]

Adil Rashid: ‘The best England squad that’s ever been’

Adil Rashid: 'The best England squad that's ever been'

Spinner is set to return in Hundred with the goal of making more history in India this winter. Rashid, 35, is a key member of a squad assembled in the aftermath of England’s humiliation at the 2015 World Cup in Australia Adil Rashid feels England’s double-World Cup-winning white-ball side already deserves to be recognized as […]

Australia retains the Ashes, but can they close out the series?

Australia retains the Ashes, but can they close out the series?

Australia has the urn, but they’ve lost steam. What modifications may they make to The Oval? The weather in Manchester saved Australia, as the Ashes were reclaimed, albeit in uninspiring form. Their victories in the first two Tests secured them this position, but they need to win at The Oval to be able to state […]

Abhinav is the most expensive purchase in the Maharaja Trophy auction; Agarwal and Padikkal both sell for a lot of money.

Abhinav is the most expensive purchase in the Maharaja Trophy auction; Agarwal and Padikkal both sell for a lot of money.

Among fast bowlers, Prasidh Krishna and Vijaykumar Vyshak attract top bids. Batters were the order of the day at the Maharaja Trophy auction in Bengaluru on Saturday, with huge bids going to Mayank Agarwal, Devdutt Padikkal, and Manish Pandey. The highest price, however, was reserved for middle-order batter Abhinav Manohar, who was signed for INR […]

As T20 leagues encroach on bilateral commitments, SA faces a player availability problem for New Zealand Tests.

As T20 leagues encroach on bilateral commitments, SA faces a player availability problem for New Zealand Tests.

The two-Test series, which kicks off on February 4 in Tauranga, is now clashing with the final rounds of the SA20.. T20 leagues’ rising encroachment on the international calendar may force South Africa to seek a postponement or field a second-string team on next year’s tour to New Zealand. T20 leagues’ rising encroachment on the […]