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 Ollie…
After a series draw with South Africa in December 2023, Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team lost the first Test to England by 28 runs in Hyderabad on 28 January. Despite dominating major parts of the match, a brilliant innings by Ollie Pope (196) and a seven-wicket haul from Tom Hartley clinched the victory for the…
NEW DELHI: Ollie Pope, the architect of England‘s thrilling 28-run victory over India in the first Test in Hyderabad with his sensational 196, revealed on Sunday that he diligently honed his sweeps and reverse sweeps in extensive practice before arriving in India.The English team had a preparatory stint in Abu Dhabi, where they trained intensively…
England bowl India out for 202 to register thrilling win Chasing 231 for victory, India were bowled out for 202 in the final over of an extended third session of play on the fourth day in Hyderabad, as Hartley got Mohammed Siraj stumped with his left-arm spin to trigger celebrations from the England camp. Source…
NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has advised Indian batter Shubman Gill to adopt a technique similar to Ollie Pope‘s effective use of the front foot.England‘s middle-order batter Pope notably altered his batting approach in the second innings in the first Test against India in Hyderabad. Manjrekar, now a cricket commentator, highlighted Pope’s deliberate…
NEW DELHI: India skipper Rohit Sharma rated Ollie Pope‘s incredible daddy ton as ‘one of the best’ in Indian conditions after England scripted a historic win in the first Test in Hyderabad on Sunday.A magical 196 from Pope in the second innings was followed by a seven-for on Test debut from left-arm spinner Tom Hartley…
NEW DELHI: A daddy ton from Ollie Pope was followed by a dream debut spell from Tom Hartley as England stunned India to conquer Fort Hyderabad, winning the thrilling series-opener by 28 runs on Sunday.Playing his maiden Test, left-arm spinner Hartley produced a phenomenal spell of 7 for 62 as he spun England to a…
NEW DELHI: Ollie Pope led England’s fightback against India in their second innings. The England vice-captain was unbeaten on 148 at stumps on Day 3 in Hyderabad and was looking all set to reach a double century.But as luck would have it on Day 4, Pope was clean bowled by India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah…
IND vs ENG, 1st Test Day 4, Live: India need 231 runs to win© AFP IND vs ENG, 1st Test Day 4, Live Updates: Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal have started the proceedings for India in the chase of 231 against England. The duo is stitching a good partnership and aims to take India…
NEW DELHI: Former England captain Michael Vaughan took to social media to laud Ravindra Jadeja for his stellar all-round performance in the ongoing first Test between India and England in Hyderabad. Jadeja played a crucial role in both batting and bowling, taking three wickets for 88 runs in England’s first innings and contributing with a…
