TOI Sports reporter Sahil Malhotra, wh is covering the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy in London faced a terrifying encounter after midnight near Northwick Park Station. Approached by five masked men, he narrowly escaped a potential mugging by using his tripod as a weapon and fleeing.
Following a narrow defeat in the third Test match against England, King Charles III hosted and consoled the Indian cricket team at Clarence House. He expressed his sympathy to captain Shubman Gill regarding the unfortunate dismissal of Mohammed Siraj. The King also met with the Indian women’s team, who recently secured their first-ever T20I series…
Jos Buttler lauded Ravindra Jadeja’s resilient batting during India’s chase at Lord’s, drawing parallels to MS Dhoni’s calm and persistent approach. Buttler highlighted Jadeja’s fighting spirit and ability to handle pressure, noting his unwavering faith in tail-enders Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj. He admired Jadeja’s clear plan and the trust he instilled in his partners,…
Anil Kumble lauded the thrilling Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy despite India’s narrow loss at Lord’s, emphasizing the series’ compelling nature. He highlighted the fine margins that decided the match, such as Pant’s run-out and extras conceded.
Liam Dawson makes a comeback to the England Test team. He replaces Shoaib Bashir, who is injured. Bashir broke his finger during the third Test against India. England currently leads the five-match series 2-1. The fourth Test match will be held in Manchester. Gus Atkinson is also likely to return to the team.
England clinched a narrow 22-run victory over India in a thrilling third Test at Lord’s, taking a 2-1 series lead. Despite a late resistance from Jadeja and Siraj, India fell short of the 193-run target. Gill highlighted Pant’s earlier run-out as a crucial turning point, impacting India’s potential first-innings lead and ultimately contributing to the…
India’s narrow defeat against England at Lord’s has reignited discussions about Virat Kohli’s absence from the Test side, particularly his prowess in run chases. Despite strong performances from other batsmen earlier in the series, Kohli’s experience and composure were sorely missed as India faltered in pursuit of the target.
Michael Atherton has weighed in on recent on-field conduct, addressing the Siraj-Duckett shoulder barge and comparing it to Kohli’s incident with Konstas. Atherton emphasised maintaining physical boundaries while acknowledging competitive spirit.
Former India cricketers R Ashwin and Anil Kumble voiced concerns regarding umpire Paul Reiffel’s decisions during the Lord’s Test, hinting at potential bias against India. Several controversial calls, including those involving Joe Root and Shubman Gill, sparked debate. Despite these concerns, statistical analysis reveals that in matches officiated by Reiffel, India has a win percentage…
Australia swept West Indies in a dominant series win. Mitchell Starc and Scott Boland shone for Australia. England edged out India in a thrilling Lord’s Test. Ravindra Jadeja’s effort went in vain. England’s pace attack proved decisive. These results have reshaped the World Test Championship standings. Australia now leads, followed by England and Sri Lanka.
