Joe Root’s love affair with Old Trafford continued as his milestone-laden century put England on top in what could possibly be the series-deciding Test. Making the most of the bright sunshine and favourable conditions, Root (150, 248b; 14×4) brought up his 38th Test century and on the way, became the second-highest run-scorer in the history…
The Old Trafford has witnessed some of Indian cricket’s memorable and heartbreaking moments. In 1990, a young Sachin Tendulkar scored his maiden Test century here. In 2019, India’s hopes of making it to the ODI World Cup final were dashed as it went down to New Zealand in a rain-marred semifinal. On Thursday, a story of grit and determination was…
Lord’s holds a special place in K.L. Rahul’s heart. The last time he played Test cricket here, back in 2021, Rahul went on to score a century and eventually paved the way for India’s convincing victory. Four years later, he underlined his affinity for the iconic venue with another 100 (177b; 13×4), and shared a 141-run…