IND v ENG, 2025: Cometh the hour, cometh Ben Stokes
Just scroll through any text commentary for the final spell from Ben Stokes on the last day of the Lord’s Test and you may notice the following lines – ‘Nasty short delivery’, ‘the batter gets into a tangle against this short delivery’, ‘short ball into the body’, ‘hit on the glove’, ‘hit on the thigh’……
KL Rahul holds the key for India, Stokes and Carse will be a threat on the final day: David Graveney
It has been a fascinating third Test match between India and England, with both sides having an opportunity to win it. The hosts need another six wickets on the fifth and final day while India will require another 135 runs to go 2-1 ahead in the five-match Test series. Set a target of 193 runs,…
ENG vs IND, 3rd Test: “They don’t play in the IPL” Gavaskar after Shubman Gill’s Heated Clash with England Batters
The third day of the India vs England Test at Lord’s ended with unexpected drama as Indian captain Shubman Gill clashed with England’s Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett. With just 10 minutes left in the day’s play and scores level after both teams’ first innings, tempers flared between the sides. Tension peaked when Crawley pulled…
The Grit and the Grind: Why KL Rahul Must Turn Steel into Gold
From the press box in Sydney and Melbourne during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 to watching him at Lord’s now, KL Rahul has remained the same force of calm resilience. What changed is the way the world views him. Much like a young Rafael Nadal, Rahul doesn’t thrive on flamboyance. He thrives on grind. On discipline….
WI vs AUS: Mitchell Starc Set to Join Elite Club with 100th Test Cap
Mitchell Starc is all set to become only the second Australian fast bowler after Glenn McGrath to play 100 Test matches. The left-arm pacer will reach this major milestone in the third Test against West Indies on Sunday, 13 July 2025. Known for his express pace and match-winning spells, Starc has become one of Australia’s…
Ben Stokes reacts on Wiaan Mulder’s declaration on unbeaten 367
South Africa’s stand-in skipper, Wiaan Mulder, declared the innings at 626/5 on Day Two of the second Test while batting on an unbeaten 367 against Zimbabwe—just 33 runs short of breaking Brian Lara’s 400-run record. England captain Ben Stokes was asked about the decision during the pre-match press conference on 9 July ahead of the…
IPL as the world’s most valuable sports brand: Yet another dream-come-true moment
Lalit Modi I feel everything inside me exploded when I was just told that IPL has finally become the most valuable sports brand globally. I always knew it would. But never imagined that it will be in such a short time span. In my heart I always had a feeling that it would. But that…
SL vs BAN: Shanto Doubtful for Series Decider Due to Injury
Former Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto is doubtful for the third and final ODI against Sri Lanka after picking up a quad injury in the previous match. The injury forced him to cut short his fielding stint during the second game. While the BCB medical team remains hopeful, they are uncertain about his recovery. Sources…
ENG vs IND, 2nd Test: Akash Deep Dedicates Historic 10-Wicket Haul to His Sister
India finally broke their Edgbaston curse in style, registering a memorable 336-run victory over England in the second Test — their first-ever Test win at the iconic Birmingham venue. The architect of this triumph was Akash Deep, who produced a stunning 10-wicket match haul and dedicated the emotional performance to his sister, who is currently…
ENG vs IND, 2nd Test: Kaif Questions Stokes’ Leadership Call at Edgbaston
Former Indian batter Mohammed Kaif has raised serious questions about the growing praise surrounding England captain Ben Stokes, especially after his decision-making during the second Test against India at Edgbaston. Taking to social media, Kaif expressed his disapproval of Stokes’ tactics, particularly his call to bowl first on a flat track, which has backfired for…
