Author: Trisha Ghosal

Trisha Ghosal in London After five gruelling days and a see-saw final session, India came up just 22 runs short in the third Test at Lord’s, handing England a narrow win and a 2-1 lead in the series. At the heart of India’s heartbreak was a controversial moment: the run-out of Rishabh Pant for 98 before lunch on Day 3, triggering a middle-order collapse. In the post-match press conference, Indian captain Shubman Gill fielded questions ranging from that run-out to the team’s missed moments and the emotional aftermath. Was the run-out about the milestone? Gill was quick to clarify that…

By Trisha Ghosal in London Six wickets. That’s what stands between England and a 2-1 series lead. The fourth evening at Lord’s ended in a blaze of noise and momentum, the kind of late-session chaos that shifts entire Test matches. India, chasing 193, finished nervy on 58/4 — still 135 runs away. But nothing comes easy against this Indian side. Not here. Not in this series. To close this out, England’s bowlers will need more than just skill. They’ll need control, clarity, and the cauldron of a full Lord’s crowd behind them. Hit early, hit hard The first hour today…

Trisha Ghosal in London It’s set up to be a Lord’s classic. India need 135 runs. England need six wickets. The buzz hasn’t stopped since that frantic final half-hour where India lost three. But Washington Sundar, who had one of his best days with the ball in overseas Tests, believes India are still in the contest. Calm in his words but fierce in intent, the all-rounder backed his side to “come out positive” and handle the pressure. “We’ll take this any day and we’ll come out positive” Asked about India’s position heading into the final day, Washington was quietly confident:…

By Trisha Ghosal in London The final day at Lord’s is set up perfectly — 135 runs needed, six wickets to get, and a sold-out crowd expected to roar through every twist. England believe they’ve edged ahead, thanks to a stirring last half hour on Day 4 that saw India crumble from steady to shaky in a blink. England’s lead Test batting coach Marcus Trescothick addressed the media after stumps and reflected on the atmosphere, momentum swings, and the magic that makes this format so unpredictable. “That last half hour was electric” Trescothick admitted that the game took a dramatic…

By Trisha Ghosal in London There’s something about Ravindra Jadeja’s batting this series that reminds me of the carrot cakes during tea at Lord’s—understated, dependable, and deeply satisfying. From Edgbaston to Lord’s, sitting in the press box and watching him unfold innings after innings, you realise just how much he completes India’s batting like dessert completes a meal. At Edgbaston, Jadeja arrived in chaos. India were cruising at 208/3 when they suddenly lost Pant and Nitish Kumar Reddy in successive deliveries. The second new ball was looming. England smelt blood. But Jadeja, in typical post-lunch calm, built a towering stand…

Trisha Ghosal in London In a Test that’s simmered rather than sizzled, India and England find themselves level after the first innings, both scoring 387. On Day 3, the rhythm of the match saw a dramatic twist just before lunch with Rishabh Pant’s run-out and KL Rahul’s century being followed by another collapse averted by India’s lower middle order. But while the cricket ebbed and flowed, there were as many questions about stoppages and scheduling as about wickets and runs when England’s Specialist Skills Consultant Tim Southee faced the media. On what he made of Crawley’s time-wasting and India’s response…

Trisha Ghosal in London In a Test match that has simmered rather than exploded, India and England find themselves locked after three days—both sides posting identical first-innings totals of 387. But as fans debated over lost overs and ball changes, the drama of Day 3’s final moments added another layer. KL Rahul, who anchored India’s innings with his second hundred of the series, fronted the media at stumps and addressed everything from his form to Rishabh Pant’s injury, and Shubman Gill’s animated send-off to the day. “Bit of theatrics” – Was the last-over drama avoidable? England chose not to bat…

Trisha Ghosal in London KL Rahul’s bat finally went up after lunch, but the applause began much earlier. At the stroke of lunch the moment England broke through with a stunning run-out, Stokes’ bullet throw catching Rishabh Pant short as he tried to get Rahul back on strike, the crowd at Lord’s rose. The crowd rose again soon after lunch, but this time for a batter who had carried the weight of an innings with monk-like focus. Rahul went to lunch on 98 not out, stranded for the final few deliveries before the break, thanks to Pant’s selfless (and ultimately…

By Trisha Ghosal in London From the press box in Sydney and Melbourne during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 to watching him at Lord’s now, KL Rahul has remained the same force of calm resilience. What changed is the way the world views him. Much like a young Rafael Nadal, Rahul doesn’t thrive on flamboyance. He thrives on grind. On discipline. On showing up every single time the team needs someone to hold the fort. In Australia, against hostile bowling and constant uncertainty around his batting position, he was India’s best batter. Yet, the musical chairs never stopped. He was moved…

Trisha Ghosal in London England’s first innings, marked by lower-order resilience, has left them in a commanding position at Lord’s. “It’s a good score,” Joe Root said. On England’s 387: “A Crucial Score on a Tricky Surface” “This pitch plays best on Day 2, and it’s going to get even drier and slower. The runs we’ve got on the board — those two partnerships, especially Brydon’s management of the situation — were absolutely crucial.” Root believes the conditions will only deteriorate. “It’ll go up and down, maybe turn. But there’s always something to work with, especially with the slope.” On…