Joe Root’s captaincy return begins in style as England crush Pakistan by innings and 103 runs in 1st Test | Cricket News
England crush Pakistan inside three days (Agency Image) England made a stunning start to the new era under returning captain Joe Root, thrashing Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs inside three days in the first Test at Headingley, Leeds, on Friday.In their first Test since Ben Stokes’ retirement and Brendon McCullum’s departure as head…
Pakistan’s Ali Usman becomes first visiting left-arm spinner in 16 years to achieve this feat in England | Cricket News
NEW DELHI: Ali Usman gave Pakistan a big boost with a five-wicket haul, but England still took a commanding 238-run lead in the first Test at Headingley on Friday. England, who resumed Day 3 on 366-8, were bowled out for 409 in 89.5 overs. Their lower order added 43 runs, with Jofra Archer scoring 23…
A team within a team: Suraj Karkera on guiding junior Mohith inside new-look Indian goalkeeping department
India’s goalkeeping department comprising, Suraj Karkera and Mohith HS, endured a rocky start, having come together only at the start of the year. After a difficult beginning, the duo is now facing its biggest test at the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026. Before the start of the tournament, both Karkera and Mohith had a…
16 years, no 50-plus stand: Pakistan’s opening woes continue in England | Cricket News
Azan Awais (Image credit: X) Pakistan’s struggle to produce a strong opening partnership in England has now lasted 16 years. They have not had a 50-plus opening stand in their last 27 Test innings in England. Their last opening partnership of 50 or more came in 2010.The same problem returned in the first Test against…
India vs Netherlands FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026 Live Streaming info: When and where to watch
India will take on the Netherlands in its first game of the second round of the FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026 at the Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen, Netherlands on Friday. Sjoerd Marijne’s team held on to a 0-0 draw against England in its final Pool D encounter to progress as the second-placed team behind…
Joe Root creates history in Headingly against Pakistan, moves past Steve Smith in Test cricket | Cricket News
Joe Root has etched his name into the Test cricket record books, overtaking Australia great Steve Smith to become the leading fielder for most catches in the history of the format. Root reached the landmark during Pakistan’s second innings of the first Test against England at Headingley on Friday, taking a sharp catch at leg…
Craig Fulton: India slightly behind eight ball at World Cup, but confident of beating any team
India head coach Craig Fulton has called for his men to refocus ahead of what he calls a ‘new tournament’ in the second round of the men’s World Cup. It’s been a mixed start for India after finishing second behind England in the first Pool stage. The defeat against the world No. 3 side means…
‘Definitely in the scheme of things’: India refuse to panic over Kuldeep Yadav after poor Galle outing | Cricket News
Kuldeep Yadav in the pavilion as rain delays the start of Day 2 of the 1st Test match against Sri Lanka, at Galle International Stadium in Galle on Sunday. (ANI Photo) India spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule has backed Kuldeep Yadav after his quiet outing in the first Test against Sri Lanka, saying the left-arm…
India vs Netherlands head-to-head record before Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026 second-round match
India will begin its FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026 second-round phase with a contest against the Netherlands at the Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen on Friday. Sjoerd Marijne’s side finished the group stage unbeaten, earning commendable draws against China and England and beating South Africa comfortably. The team has been drawn alongside China, Netherlands and…
England 392/9 in 87.2 Overs
England vs Pakistan 1st Test Live Score: England strengthened their grip on the first Test against Pakistan on Thursday, with Joe Root and Harry Brook among four batters to score half-centuries. The hosts finished Day 2 on 366-8, taking a first-innings lead of 195 runs. Brook, the world’s top-ranked Test batter, came closest to a…
