India crush England
England’s miraculous win against India in the opening match gave fans glimmers of hope that Joe Root’s men might be able to achieve something spectacular in this series. This dream…
England’s experience pays off in emphatic victory
Just under a month after India’s heroics in Australia, they turned to play host to an England team hot from their own winning feats in Sri Lanka. Prior to going…
DRS decisions are not infallible
Two incidents within half an hour on the first day of England’s second test against India prove that the process for technology reviewing decisions is not perfect. It is only…
England must improve on Sri Lanka series to prevail in India
As England captain Joe Root posed with the Moose Cup, a buoyant smile filled his face. A hallmark of his early days in an England shirt, this excitable expression has…
Patient India can be a template for England
Winning cricket matches in Australia is hard. Hostile crowds and daunting records greet tourists before a ball is bowled. On the pitch, aggressive batting and intimidating bowling take over. At…
Mumbai secure back-to-back IPL titles
Mumbai Indians made history last week as they won their fifth Indian Premier league title by sweeping aside Delhi Capitals in the final. They also become only the second team…
Sportsmanship – the grey area where ‘spirit’ meets the rule book
Over the last fortnight notable international sports stars have been caught up in sportsmanship spats. Controversial Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios – a name too well known for someone ranked…
Rashid shows red-ball form is no longer required for England selection
So, the news is out. After a lot of debate, Adil Rashid has been selected to represent England in the form of a game that he does not currently have…