Joe Root is set to return as England’s Test captain, with his second spell in charge likely to continue through next summer’s home Ashes series against Australia, The Athletic reported on Friday.England’s search for a new Test captain following Ben Stokes’ retirement from international cricket now appears set to end with Root returning to the … Read more
England’s 2-1 ODI series triumph over India has been rewarded in the latest ICC Men’s ODI Batting Rankings, with veteran batsman Joe Root returning to the top 10 after a sensational series in which he remained unbeaten throughout.Root, who was named Player of the Series, produced unbeaten scores of 76, 99 and 74 to anchor … Read more
England’s Joe Root (ANI Photo) Joe Root etched his name into England’s record books by becoming the first batsman from the country to register six consecutive fifty-plus scores in One-Day Internationals during the series-deciding third ODI against India at Lord’s on Sunday. The former England captain continued his remarkable consistency with an unbeaten 74 off … Read more
Rohit Sharma shares a laugh with Gautam Gambhir (Screengrabs) India’s Rohit Sharma appeared relaxed ahead of the series-deciding third ODI against England, sharing a light-hearted moment with head coach Gautam Gambhir and members of the support staff during the team’s optional training session at Lord’s on Saturday.Rohit was spotted chatting and laughing with Gambhir and … Read more
Rohit Sharma plays a shot during 2nd ODI against England. (ANI photo) NEW DELHI: India bowling coach Morne Morkel has thrown his weight behind Rohit Sharma amid growing scrutiny over the veteran opener’s form, insisting there are “no worries” and expressing confidence that the former skipper will soon rediscover his rhythm in English conditions.Speaking ahead … Read more
Joe Root overtakes Virat Kohli (Image: Joe Root produced another chasing masterclass to guide England to a four-wicket victory over India in the second ODI at Cardiff, finishing unbeaten on 99 and helping the hosts level the three-match series 1-1. And goes ahead of Virat Kohli in average while chasing. Walking in on the very … Read more
India’s Jasprit Bumrah (ANI Photo) India may have opened the three-match ODI series with a comfortable six-wicket win over England at Edgbaston, but the decision to leave Kuldeep Yadav out of the playing XI continued to spark debate after the match. The visitors made a dream start with the ball as Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna … Read more
MS Dhoni and Kriti Sanon at India vs England ODI (X) The opening ODI between India and England at Edgbaston on Tuesday had plenty of star power off the field as former India captain MS Dhoni and Bollywood actress Kriti Sanon were spotted in the stands watching the match. Kriti Sanon appearance at India vs … Read more
England’s Jos Buttler (ANI Photo) Jos Buttler added another milestone to his decorated international career on Tuesday as he became just the second England cricketer to play 200 One-Day Internationals. The experienced wicketkeeper-batsman reached the landmark during the opening ODI of the three-match series against India at Edgbaston in Birmingham. Only former England captain Eoin … Read more
London, July 12 (IANS) In a major shake-up, Brendon McCullum has stepped down as the head coach of the England men’s Test team following a dismal run of results. However, McCullum will continue to coach the white-ball senior men’s teams. The baseball era is officially over. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Sunday … Read more