England Back with a Bang A memorable all-round performance from Englannd has reignited their ongoing Test series against India, with the hosts winning the Third Test by an innings and 76 runs at Headingley last week. England’s pace bowlers were exquisite on Day 1, with James Anderson and Craig Overton taking three wickets each, whileContinue reading “The Week That Was Edition #2”
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Series Swings as England pile on the runs
When Virat Kohli confirmed an unchanged side and elected to bat on Day 1 of the Third Test, surely no one could have predicted that they’d survive barely 40 overs and be bowled out for 78, their third lowest score against England and ninth lowest overall. Still, after the relative success of their bowling unit,Continue reading “Series Swings as England pile on the runs”
The Week that Was: Edition #1
Two all-time finishes as India, West Indies go 1-0 up Audiences around the world were treated to two gripping Test matches last week, with plenty of drama coming from both England vs India and West Indies vs Pakistan. After breaking the record for youngest West Indian to take a Test five-wicket haul, teenager Jayden Seales wasContinue reading “The Week that Was: Edition #1”
England vs India: First Test Wrap, Second Test Preview
After four days of a top-tier contest between England and India, it was disappointing to sit and watch the rain fall and the pre-prepared rain-delay highlights packages instead of what promised to be a gripping final day. With India needing 157 runs for victory and England requiring nine wickets, overcast conditions, and a second inningsContinue reading “England vs India: First Test Wrap, Second Test Preview”
Russ Haylock Sportswriting 