Crawley’s innings raises hopes of long-lasting brilliance
It’s often said that some of the best batsmen in the world are not blessed vertically. In other words, they are short. Don’t believe me? Well, just Google the heights…
Future of Test cricket hinges on the pink ball, say pundits
Five days of cricket hit by frequent weather-induced disruptions and tons of broadcaster money invested in putting together the show wasted. That, in essence, was the fate of the second…
Eng, Pak settle for dull draw after another rain-hit session
Pakistan Tour of England 2020, Second Test between England and Pakistan at Ageas Bowl, Day 5: England 110 for 4 declared (Crawley 53, Abbas 2-28) drew with Pakistan 236 (Rizwan…
Bright start ends in gloom as rain ruins Day 4
Pakistan tour of England 2020, Second Test at Ageas Bowl Day 4: Pakistan bowled out for 236, Pakistan reduces England to 7/1 before rain wrecks play Though Day 4 started…
Chorus grows for more ‘pink ball’ Tests to ward off bad-light stoppages
Intermittent or heavy showers, wet outfield, rain-induced disruptions and bad light due to overcast skies are nothing new to English cricket. In fact, when playing in the middle of English…
Rizwan, Babar keep Pakistan in the hunt on another gloomy day
England versus Pakistan, second Test at Ageas Bowl; Brief scorecard: Pak 223/9 in 86 overs; Mohammad Rizwan (60*), Naseem Shah (1*); James Anderson (3/48), Stuart Broad (3/56). The skies over…
Listless batting leaves Pak chasing shadows again
England versus Pakistan, second Test at Ageas Bowl, Brief scorecard: Pak 126/5 in 45.4 overs; Babar Azam (25*), Mohammad Rizwan (4*), Anderson (2/35) With the series on the line, the…
Amid quit calls, Jimmy Anderson vows to soldier on
It’s not easy surviving the rigours of international cricket in your late thirties. And if you’re a fast bowler, not waking up stiff every morning and going through your run-up…
Still licking Old Trafford wounds, Pak weigh up options for Ageas Bowl
They only had a few days of turnover period between the first Test, which ended a day early on August 9, and the second which starts on August 13. Just…
Stokes absence a body blow for England, boost for Pakistan
His status as the single biggest influencer in the England line-up across formats is undisputed. A game-changer with the bat and ball, he’s been the architect of many famous wins…