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England vs. India, Second Test: Day Three Review

England took the Indian bowling attack apart, but their performance will be overshadowed by one of the most controversial incidents of recent times.

9 Comments | July 31, 2011 | | Tests | Tags: , , , ,

England vs. India, Second Test: Day Two Review

Stuart Broad single-handedly keeps England in the game after one of the great days of Test cricket.

4 Comments | July 30, 2011 | | Tests | Tags: , , ,

England vs. India, Second Test: Day One Review

The bowlers sparkled during a fantastic opening day to leave the test finely balanced going into the weekend.

No Comments | | | Tests | Tags: , ,

People’s Monday?

By Anthony K The English sporting establishment are a clever lot. They know just how much they have to offer the great unwashed to preserve the status quo. Rain at Wimbledon, requiring Sunday play, but no time to get the corporate fans mobilised? Throw it open to the public, make a few extra quid and […]

No Comments | July 29, 2011 | | Opinion, Tests | Tags: ,

England vs. India, Trent Bridge, Second Test Preview

With the dust barely settled from Lord’s it’s off to Trent Bridge for the second match of the series. Here’s how we see it.

3 Comments | July 28, 2011 | | Tests | Tags: , , , ,

Milestones

Following England’s comprehensive victory at Lord’s, we think it appropriate to mention some of the milestones reached and to highlight others that may be passed during the course of the series.

2 Comments | July 27, 2011 | | Scorer's Notes, Tests | Tags: , ,

England vs. India, First Test: Day Five Review

For the second time in the match England’s bowlers ran through India’s much vaunted batting line up to give the hosts a big win.

2 Comments | July 26, 2011 | | Tests | Tags: , ,

England vs. India, First Test: Day Four Review

After Sharma gave England a scare, a superb century from Matt Prior moved the hosts into a dominant position.

No Comments | July 24, 2011 | | Tests | Tags: ,

England vs. India, First Test: Day Three Review

A superb team bowling performance, led by Stuart Broad, put England in total control of the test.

4 Comments | July 23, 2011 | | Tests | Tags: , , ,

England vs. India, First Test: Day Two Review

Kevin Pietersen’s (relatively) restrained double hundred leads England to a substantial first innings score but India make it through to the close of play unscathed.