New Zealand win astonishing Test by one run as England fall short Anderson feathered Wagner down the leg-side to leave England 256 all out chasing 258 The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2023
3rd Test: Australia batsmen will aim to slow things down in Indore, says Steve Smith NEW DELHI: After risky shot-making cost them dearly in the previous match, Australia's stand-in skipper Steve Smith said their batsmen will aim to slow things down at the crease in the third Test against India in Indore starting on Wednesday. The Times of India · Feb 28, 2023
‘It was crazy’ – Ben Stokes urges beaten England to be ‘thankful’ Stokes refused to be downcast after defeat The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2023
England go down by narrowest of margins as New Zealand draw series with victory They had been bowled out for 256 pursuing a target of 258. The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2023
A look at the narrowest wins by runs in Test cricket New Zealand's thrilling one-run win over England in the 2nd Test at Wellington is only the third instance in the history of Test cricket that a team has edged its opponent by just one run to emerge victorious. The Times of India · Feb 28, 2023
New Test, old headache: Play Shubman Gill or stay with KL Rahul? INDORE: For the second consecutive day here at the Holkar Stadium, KL Rahul and Shubman Gill went toe to toe in the batting nets, practising for long durations against net bowlers, regular bowlers and throwdown experts. The Times of India · Feb 28, 2023
What a thriller! New Zealand beat England by one run in 2nd Test New Zealand were made to follow-on in the second Test at home against England, but they didn't lose hope, and on Tuesday the Kiwis pulled off a stunning one-run win over the visitors in a thrilling finish on the final day in Wellington. The Times of India · Feb 28, 2023
Coming soon at Wankhede, a life-size Sachin Tendulkar statue MUMBAI: The Mumbai Cricket Association is coming up with a 'special gift' for cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, who will celebrate his 50th birthday on April 24 this year. In a unique gesture, the MCA will erect a life-size statue of Tendulkar inside the iconic Wankhede stadium in Mumbai. The Times of India · Feb 28, 2023
England fall just short as one-run victory enables New Zealand to tie series 1-1 Anderson featheried Wagner down the leg-side to leave England 256 all out chasing 258. The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2023
India vs Australia: Rohit Sharma's red-ball resolve Rohit Sharma has shown determination intelligence to emerge as the best top-order batter from either side on some difficult pitches in this series. The Times of India · Feb 28, 2023
Classy Joe Root guides England into strong position in second Test in Wellington Root struck a brilliant 74 not out by lunch. The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2023
New Zealand beat England by one run: second Test, day five – as it happened Over-by-over report: Needing just two runs to win, England fell short when Jimmy Anderson was caught behind to end an epic Test match The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2023
England’s Bangladesh trip is bizarrely timed and packed with personal peril Scheduling may be comical, but there is plenty at stake for players who know this England team is devilishly hard to break into The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2023
Saqib Mahmood hoping tweaks make him a ‘better bowler’ for England The Lancashire quick is in line for his first England appearance in nearly a year in their ODI series against Bangladesh. The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2023
Daily Mirror · Feb 27, 2023 Jos Buttler "excited" by Rehan Ahmed ahead of World Cup after stunning Test debut Rehan Ahmed made history last year as he became England's youngest ever men's Test cricketer and Jos Buttler believes the teenager could become a "brilliant international cricketer"
Daily Mirror · Feb 27, 2023 Kane Williamson baffled by Harry Brook's first England wicket with "worst ball he bowled" Harry Brook has enjoyed a brilliant start to his Test career with the bat and now has his first wicket in an England shirt, having dismissed New Zealand's all-time leading run scorer Kane Williamson
The Times of India · Feb 27, 2023 It's the start of a new journey for South Africa, says new skipper Bavuma ahead of Windies Test series NEW DELHI: Newly-appointed skipper Temba Bavuma is quite confident about his team and said that it will be the start of a new journey when South Africa take on West Indies in the two-Test home series starting at Centurion Park on Tuesday.
Evening Standard · Feb 27, 2023 Jack Leach confident England have what it takes to chase down New Zealand The second Test is poised for a thrilling finale
The Times of India · Feb 27, 2023 Can stand-in skipper Steve Smith lead Australia's revival? Australia are 2-0 down and have lost the chance to reclaim the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which will now remain with holders India. But the visitors are leaving no stone unturned to stage a comeback in the four-match series, led by stand-in skipper Steve Smith.
Daily Mirror · Feb 27, 2023 England "still open" for Alex Hales to make World Cup squad despite skipping tour Alex Hales has not played an ODI since March 2019, but England white-ball coach Matthew Mott says the opener is in contention for a spot at the upcoming 50-over World Cup
The Times of India · Feb 27, 2023 3rd Test: Orthodox cricket seems to be Australia's mantra for comeback If Australian batters follow what they trained for on Monday ahead of the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India in Indore beginning March 1, it can be said that the Australians have done away with their tactics of sweeping everything bowled at them by the Indian spinners in…
Daily Mirror · Feb 27, 2023 New Zealand suffer "horrible" dismissal against England after "amateur hour" blunder New Zealand star Michael Bracewell has been slammed after he was run out in the second Test against England, with Kiwi legend Craig McMillan particularly critical of his dismissal
Daily Mirror · Feb 27, 2023 "Frenetic" Zak Crawley "not sure of his game" as England opener's struggles continue England opener Zak Crawley has struggled for form recently and ends the tour of New Zealand having struck just 58 runs at an average of 14.50, with a top score of 28
The Guardian - AU · Feb 27, 2023 Jack Leach has ‘learned a hell of a lot’ and thriving for England under Stokes After his five-wicket haul, a weary Jack Leach credited the ever-encouraging captaincy of Ben Stokes for alloying his previously fragile confidence
The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2023 Harry Brook gamble hands England chance of historic win over New Zealand The tourists ended day four on 48 for one, chasing a tricky 258 to win the series 2-0