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England vs India, Third Test: Day One review

A familiar tale as England’s pace attack blew the much vaunted Indian batting line-up away for a sub-par total.

3 Comments | August 10, 2011 | | Tests | Tags: , , ,

England vs. India, Third Test: Preview

India need to win to keep the series alive. England know that they have the ability and momentum to overtake the tourists and become the No.1 ranked side in the world.

1 Comment | | | Tests | Tags: , , , ,

Bopara Drinking at the Last Chance Saloon

Ravi Bopara returns to the England fold this week, but will he finally rise to the occasion and establish himself in the side?

2 Comments | August 9, 2011 | | Opinion, Tests | Tags: , ,

The India Half-Time Report

We looked at England’s traffic lights the other day, now it’s India’s turn.

No Comments | August 8, 2011 | | Scorer's Notes, Tests | Tags: , , ,

The England Half-Time Report

With England and India enjoying a brief break between tests, we wanted to have a look at the numbers so far. First up: England.

No Comments | August 6, 2011 | | Scorer's Notes, Tests | Tags: , , ,

A tale of two Wicket-keepers

The respective performances of Matt Prior and MS Dhoni so far in the series have mirrored those of their teams. Prior has exuded confidence and produced some swashbuckling displays, whereas his Indian counterpart has been error-ridden with the gloves and has looked all at sea out in the middle. Prior’s career has taken a remarkable […]

2 Comments | August 5, 2011 | | Opinion, Tests | Tags: , ,

England vs. India, Second Test: Day Four Review

Diametrically opposite performances from the two sides results in a comprehensive England victory inside four days.

5 Comments | August 1, 2011 | | Tests | Tags: ,

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: , ,