"The best type of headaches," Silverwood said. "I'd be more worried if it was the other way. Dan did exceptionally well in this Test. He conducted himself in the way I expected, to be honest. He did it his way. He is self-assured. He has confidence. For him to get runs in the first innings and guide us home in the second was great experience for him and he made the best impression he could on his first outing." … [Read more...] about Silverwood confirms England ‘likely’ to make changes for 2nd Test
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England’s Joe Root batted ‘out of this world’ in ‘perfect example’ of how to play spin, says Rob Key
He said: "Our first innings was very poor, it was an unacceptable batting performance. I was very happy with what I saw on days three and four but we can't give up a Test match like we did on day one again and expect to get a positive result. … [Read more...] about England’s Joe Root batted ‘out of this world’ in ‘perfect example’ of how to play spin, says Rob Key
Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis among five players released from SL bio-bubble
Karunaratne, the regular captain, is struggling with a fractured thumb after he was hit by Wiaan Mulder in the second Test in South Africa. Dinesh Chandimal will continue to lead the side in Karunaratne's absence as Sri Lanka aim to bounce back in the two-Test series. They lost the opening encounter by seven wickets after posting their lowest ever first innings score of 135 in Galle. … [Read more...] about Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis among five players released from SL bio-bubble
Virat Kohli is back to captain India against England after missing famous win in Australia
Rishabh Pant stars as India stun Australia for series win'One of the biggest moments of my life' - Rishabh PantAll three retain their places in an 18-man squad for the first two Tests of the four-match England series, having started the winter well down the pecking order, with Kohli resuming leadership duties from Ajinkya Rahane. … [Read more...] about Virat Kohli is back to captain India against England after missing famous win in Australia
Stats: India becomes first Asian side to win at the Gabba
3 Pat Cummins, Player of the Series, picked 21 wickets across four Tests without a five-wicket haul (best of 4/21). This was the third time he has picked 20-plus scalps without a five-fer in a series following 23 against England at home in 2017/18 (best of 4/39) and 29 in England in 2019 (best of 4/32). Only other bowlers to do so thrice are Joel Garner and Malcolm Marshall. … [Read more...] about Stats: India becomes first Asian side to win at the Gabba
