England braced for trial by spin in make-or-break fourth India Test Tourists arrive in MS Dhoni’s backyard hoping for the kind of response to back-to-back defeats they found in last year’s Ashes The Guardian - UK · Feb 21, 2024
Ben Stokes considering all-rounder role on ‘interesting’ fourth Test pitch Ben Stokes is considering playing as an all-rounder in the fourth Test against India and on a pitch the England captain described pointedly as ‘interesting’ The Guardian - UK · Feb 21, 2024
'Take him out of the firing line…': Alastair Cook advocates for Jonny Bairstow's exclusion from Ranchi Test NEW DELHI: Former England captain Alastair Cook has made a strong case for Jonny Bairstow's exclusion from the upcoming Ranchi Test against India, citing a need to shield the player from further disappointment in what has been a challenging series for him. The Times of India · Feb 21, 2024
Stokes keeps England’s vision clear as golden chance awaits in second Test England captain’s empathy has helped his side thrive and they will have his full backing again against an under-strength India in Visakhapatnam The Guardian - UK · Feb 1, 2024
2nd Test: India aim to bounce back against England's 'Bazball' NEW DELHI: In the second Test, which starts in Visakhapatnam on Friday, an under-pressured and under-resourced India will have to be creative in order to beat England's gutsy group of "Bazballers." The Times of India · Feb 1, 2024
India 'A' beat England Lions by innings and 16 runs India 'A' secures an innings and 16-run win over England Lions in the second unofficial Test. The Hindu · Jan 27, 2024
1st Test: I would have played James Anderson against India, says Nasser Hussain NEW DELHI: Former England captain Nasser Hussain said that he would have played legendary pacer James Anderson in the first Test against India since he can bring balance to the bowling attack. The Times of India · Jan 27, 2024
Watch: England cricket team lands in Hyderabad for Test series against India NEW DELHI: The England cricket team touched down at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad on Sunday evening, marking the commencement of their much-anticipated five-match Test series against India. The Times of India · Jan 22, 2024
'He's got a big ego...': England pacer opens up on Virat Kohli challenge ahead of Test series NEW DELHI: When facing India, opposing teams prioritise strategising against the run machine Virat Kohli. Teams chalk out plans and bowlers employ various tactics and strategies, aiming to thwart Virat's prolific batting and prevent him from unleashing his full potential on the field. The Times of India · Jan 19, 2024
Sting in the tail with Aussies' last-wicket struggles Australia have conceded more runs for the last wicket than any other Test team in the past 12 months, after a 55-run 10th-wicket stand by the West Indies. AAP · Jan 17, 2024
IND vs SA, 2nd Test: Jasprit Bumrah seals the deal for India, again NEW DELHI: The slower ball just before lunch at the MCG to dismiss Shaun Marsh in 2018. The slower one to send back Ollie Robinson from round the wicket in the dying minutes of the Lord’s Test in 2021 to break a stubborn stand and conjure a win. The searing… The Times of India · Jan 5, 2024
England call up uncapped spin duo of Hartley, Bashir for India Test series England named four specialist spinners, including the uncapped duo of Tom Hartley and Shoaib Bashir, in the 16-member squad for next month’s five-Test series in India The Hindu · Dec 11, 2023
Shoaib Bashir: The uncapped England spinner with ‘world class potential’ set for India test England have called up three previously uncapped players, Shoaib Bashir, Tom Hartley and Gus Atkinson for the tour The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2023
Ben Stokes expected to be fit for start of England's Test series in India but will not bowl England Test captain Ben Stokes to be fit for India tour; squad of 16 selected. Stokes won't bowl, surgery a success. Four seamers, four spinners, no Broad or Woakes The Hindu · Dec 11, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2023 England hand spinner Shoaib Bashir shock Test call-up for India series Shoaib Bashir, the 20-year-old Somerset off-spinner who made his first-class debut in the summer, is in the England squad to tour India in the new year
The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2023 Spinner Shoaib Bashir handed shock England call-up for India tour The 20-year-old off-spinner has made just six senior red-ball appearances.
The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2023 England call up two uncapped spinners for five-Test tour of India England have named Lancashire’s Tom Hartley and Somerset’s Shoaib Bashir in the squad to bolster their spin options in India
The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2023 Ben Stokes plays the long game amid cricket’s shifting landscape With rumours of year-long IPL contracts and a Saudi T20 league forming, the England Test captain is waiting to see how things pan out
The Times of India · Aug 9, 2023 Prithvi Shaw slams record-breaking double hundred in 129 balls for Northamptonshire in England's One-Day Cup NEW DELHI: India discard Prithvi Shaw on Wednesday showed his mettle by slamming a 129-ball double hundred for Northamptonshire in their One-Day Cup match against Somerset at the County Ground in Northampton.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 3, 2023 Cricket’s young guns ready to step up when England change the old guard Stuart Broad and Moeen Ali have gone and with Ashes heroes knocking on, who are the next generation pushing for a call-up?
The Guardian - UK · Aug 2, 2023 Ashes 2023: our writers’ end-of-series England v Australia awards After a thrilling series, our team pick over the players and moments of the series, along with much more besides
The Hindu · Jul 24, 2023 England face Anderson call after naming unchanged squad for Ashes finale England are set to make a decision over veteran paceman James Anderson’s place in the side after naming an unchanged squad for this week’s final Ashes Test
Evening Standard · Jul 24, 2023 England name unchanged squad for Ashes finale but could freshen up seam attack Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue are in contention to return at The Oval as the hosts bid to stop Australia claiming an outright series victory
The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2023 England set to make call over James Anderson after naming unchanged Ashes squad James Anderson has struggled to take wickets throughout the Ashes series and could be left out at the Kia Oval.
The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2023 The data behind James Anderson’s Ashes return as Moeen Ali bats at number three The PA news agency looks at the statistical significance of both decisions.