England stalwarts Jonny Bairstow (left) and Joe Root disappointed in the subcontinent – Getty Images/Sajjad Hussain England’s tour of India ended in a crushing 4-1 defeat, despite a promising start from Ben Stokes’ side. A number of players had great individual moments, but few were able to string together consistent performances throughout the series. Telegraph … Read more
Pope was stunned when he was just 11 on the first day of his 11th birthday in Dharamsala – Getty Images/Sajjad Hussain Kuldeep Yadav has revealed how India took advantage of Ollie Pope’s impatience to lure him into an impetuous dismissal just before lunch. Wrist spinner Kuldeep, who claimed a brilliant five-wicket haul on the … Read more
The Spanish-Brazilian woman allegedly raped by seven men during a motorcycle trip through India remains “mentally strong” despite suffering lasting trauma, says a social worker who spoke to the victim. The 28-year-old tourist was on a motorcycle trip with her 64-year-old husband when they were attacked by a group of men in the Dumka district … Read more
Just over two years after forcing Prime Minister Narendra Modi into an extraordinary about-face, protesting Indian farmers are back on the streets – and this time the stakes are higher. For about two weeks, thousands of angry farmers have gathered at the borders of the Indian capital to demand higher fixed prices for their crops, … Read more
Yashasvi Jaiswal has lit up this series with England with a pair of glorious double hundreds – Getty Images/PUNIT PARANJPE Here are the 10 most brilliant Indian batsmen I have seen. I would have liked to see KS Ranjitsinhji, his cousin KS Duleepsinhji, and the Nawab of Pataudi junior, all of whom won Blues and … Read more
Joe Root gave away his wicket with a reverse scoop against Jasprit Burmah – Reuters/Amit Dave It has to rank – and “rank” is the key word – as the worst, stupidest shot in the history of English Test cricket. Joe Root will notice it as much as anyone else after his self-dismissal, which was … Read more
Douglas Jardine (left) and India captain CK Nayadu before the second Test match in January 1934 – Getty Images/Popperfoto The ground staff at the Bombay Gymkhana are re-marking the five-a-side football pitches with whitewash and the chalet-style café in the Swiss Pavilion is doing well. The wicker chairs on the veranda overlooking the field are … Read more
Virat Kohli will not feature in the India-England series due to personal reasons – AFP/Phill Magakoe Virat Kohli will miss the three remaining Tests due to personal reasons. Kohli did not play in the first two Tests and informed the Indian board that he will not return for the remainder of the series, denying the … Read more