ENG vs IND: Ben Stokes Shrugs Off Bumrah Concern Says India Can Deal With It

With doubts lingering over Jasprit Bumrah’s participation in the second Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, England captain Ben Stokes has made it clear that he is only concerned with his own team’s affairs. The Indian pacer’s availability remains uncertain, but Stokes insists it’s a matter for India to handle. Bumrah was initially scheduled to feature…

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SL vs BAN, 2nd Test: Pathum Nissanka shines with another century as Sri Lanka end Day 2 at 290/2

After Sri Lankan bowlers dominated proceedings on Day 1 of the ongoing second Test against Bangladesh in Colombo, Day 2 belonged entirely to the batters—led by an exceptional knock from opener Pathum Nissanka and a composed innings by Dinesh Chandimal. Having posted a modest total in their first innings, Bangladesh needed early breakthroughs to stay…

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Knew We’d Knock Over a Few Early: Stokes Justifies Toss Call After Headingley Chase Masterclass

Headingley continues to be England’s chosen theatre for fourth-innings drama, and Ben Stokes’ men delivered another blockbuster to kickstart the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. Chasing 371, England made it look routine — Ben Duckett’s dazzling 149, Jamie Smith’s cool finish, and the collective Bazball spirit sealing the win in just 82 overs. It’s England’s sixth straight Test…

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ENG vs IND, Leeds Test: Pujara recalls painful 2022 Birmingham loss, Hopes for different result this time

Cheteshwar Pujara has drawn attention to India’s last Test in England at Edgbaston, Birmingham, in July 2022. In that rescheduled fifth Test, India set England a target of 378 but still lost by seven wickets after Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow hit unbeaten hundreds. Pujara himself scored 13 runs in the first innings and 66…

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