Harry Brook being named as England’s Player of the Series for the Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy wasn’t the most predictable of outcomes. His 481 runs at 53.44 were impressive, yet they didn’t dominate the headlines in the way Ben Stokes’ heroics or Joe Root’s three centuries did. Even Josh Tongue hauled in 19 wickets in three Tests. …
The first-ever Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy witnessed a dramatic conclusion as India edged out England by six runs in the fifth Test at The Oval to level the series 2–2. The victory at The Oval — India’s narrowest win while bowling last in a Test — was a fitting finale to a see-saw contest that stretched across…
Batting great Sachin Tendulkar feels that India winning two Tests against England in Jasprit Bumrah’s absence was a mere “coincidence” and the talismanic pace spearhead’s quality remains “exceptional and unbelievable”. Bumrah played three of the just-concluded five-Test series in which a relatively inexperienced India eked out a creditable 2-2 draw. The two games that India…
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England captain Ben Stokes lauded India’s efforts in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy and admitted that 2-2 was probably a fair outcome after a compelling Test series. “The series as a whole, even before this game, was just all four games going to five days. It’s been toe-to-toe for 25 days. Two very good teams who have…
Washington Sundar is a diligent learner. Not the one to express his emotions, he is always among the first to hit the nets. Once done with the session, he makes it a point to stand in one corner for a few moments and analyse his game. That has been the norm ever since he landed…
Slow over-rates and frequent ball changes during the three Tests in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy have put the umpires, and their inability to maintain the tempo of play, under the scanner. Several former cricketers, including former England captain Michael Atherton, have criticised the umpires for losing their grip on the game. India captain Shubman Gill and…
Former India head coach Ravi Shastri on Saturday said that KL Rahul is at the peak of his career and that a minor change in batting technique has helped him in England. “What I am seeing is a slight adjustment he’s made with his front foot, in his stance and while defending,” Shastri said on…