Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh LIVE Score, 2nd Test Day 1 Live: Bangladesh cricket head coach Phil Simmons expressed optimism ahead of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo, citing the team’s strong performance in the series opener that has elevated team morale. The confidence comes after Bangladesh’s recent Test achievements, including drawn series against…
Joe Root of England hits past India slip fielder Sai Sudharsan (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Shubman Gill’s first outing as India’s Test captain turned into a hard reality check as England pulled off a stunning chase of 371 runs to win the series opener by five wickets. Even though five Indian batters scored centuries,…
As stinging as Tuesday’s five-wicket reverse against England in the first Test at Headingley was, India coach Gautam Gambhir put up a brave face and refused to single out anyone. There were dropped catches galore, twin lower-order batting failures, and a bowling attack—with the honourable exception of Jasprit Bumrah—that blew hot and cold. “The first…
India captain Shubman Gill (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) As Shubman Gill stepped onto the field at Headingley, all eyes were on India’s new, youngest Test captain. At just 25, Gill was handed the reins at a time of transition — and immense expectation. However, his captaincy debut didn’t quite script a fairytale start. Despite…
Kolkata: Kolkata Knight Riders Andre Russell plays a shot during an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 T20 cricket match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings, at the Eden Gardens, in Kolkata, West Bengal. (PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra) West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell, known for his explosive power-hitting and flamboyant on-field persona, has often shared…
The India team huddle (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images) England’s stunning five-wicket win at Headingley has not only put them 1-0 up in the five-match series but has also highlighted a trend Indian cricket fans might not want to see: the team’s alarming slide in red-ball dominance.In Last 9 Test matchesSouth Africa – Won 8…
England’s Joe Root (AP Photo/Scott Heppell) Joe Root once again proved why he is England’s modern batting titan with a calm, unbeaten knock that sealed a historic chase for the hosts in the Headingley Test. While Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley laid a rock-solid foundation with their 188-run opening stand, it was Root who ensured…
India’s Rishabh Pant (AP Photo/Scott Heppell) Rishabh Pant delivered one of his finest overseas performances at Headingley, scoring centuries in both innings and showing exactly why he is regarded as India’s most fearless Test batter abroad. His knocks of 134 and 118 were a masterclass in counter-attacking batting under pressure. Yet once again, his heroics…
India captain Shubman Gill with coach Gautam Gambhir (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) India Test captain Shubman Gill faced a challenging start to his leadership career as England secured a five-wicket victory in the series opener at Headingley, despite India’s dominant position for most of the match. Head coach Gautam Gambhir called for patience with…
After Germany won six consecutive editions between 1995 and 2013, oddsmakers believe the 2025 Women’s Euro will be the third straight instalment of the finals to finish with new champions. Beth Mead, who was the joint-top scorer for winners England in 2022, is part of the Lionesses’ squad again, but Germany’s Alexandra Popp, who joined…
