[ad_1] NEW DELHI: England made two changes from the side that won the opening Test in Hyderabad with veteran pacer James Anderson coming in for Mark Wood and Shoaib Bashir replacing Jack Leach, who has been ruled out with a knee injury.Bashir is set for England debut as the visitors named their playing XI to…
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Before debutant spinner Tom Hartley‘s remarkable performance in bowling England to a historic win in the first Test against India, captain Ben Stokes had expressed confidence in the spinners selected for the series.Stokes had affirmed that these spinners provided England with the best chance to defeat the formidable Indian team on their…
[ad_1] England’s bowler Mark Wood during the fourth day of the first Test cricket match between India and England, at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, on January 28, 2024. | Photo Credit: PTI England quick Mark Wood said he has no complaints about his limited role in their thrilling win over India in the…
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The notion that England is easily outplayed on turning tracks is no longer a “foregone conclusion,” according to pace bowler Mark Wood. The surprising defeat in the first Test has prompted India to contemplate various aspects before the second game.England secured a remarkable 28-run victory in Hyderabad on Sunday, thanks to vice-captain…
[ad_1] HYDERABAD: England seamer Mark Wood said his team would not curb their attacking instincts in the five-match Test series against India. Patented by their coach Brendon McCullum and skipper Ben Stokes, England’s ‘Bazball’ has been the flavour of the last few seasons. Wood, however, said his team was aware of the challenges they will…
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: India’s head coach Rahul Dravid issued a subtle caution to the England camp, indicating that the pitch for the first Test would provide support to spinners as the match progresses.As the first Test in Hyderabad approaches on Thursday, the 22-yard strip displayed a dry appearance, particularly in the good length areas on…
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: England fast bowler Mark Wood has highlighted the strategy of using short-pitched deliveries to curb the impact of Rohit Sharma as a key part of England’s plans for the upcoming five-match Test series against India. Wood mentioned that while bouncers are rarely used in Indian conditions, the slow nature of the pitches…
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: IPL stars need to win over fans with exciting performances if England are to repeat their 2012 triumph in India, believes former pacer-turned-commentator Steven Finn.Since their 1-2 loss to England thirteen years ago, which Finn was a part of, India have won sixteen home series.“I think the IPL superstardom of some of…
