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After Shubman Gill opus, India’s written-off attack jolts England
As India’s innings folded for 587, there was a collective sigh across the ground. Finally, the…
How Shubman Gill won his duels with Test cricket at its raw-combat best
Boria Majumdar, Edgbaston It was October 2002, and I was a PhD student at Oxford University,…
Nets, Nerves, and Nostalgia: A Chat with India’s Local Net Bowlers
By Trisha Ghosal in Birmingham Yesterday’s optional practice session for the Indian players turned into something…
Gill sharp at Edgbaston nets; Adnaan Riaz shares experience of bowling to Indian skipper
Rohan Chowdhury, Birmingham Team India is set to begin their second Test against England at Edgbaston…
“He’s sometimes exciting, sometimes unsettling.” – Chris Woakes on Rishabh Pant
By Trisha Ghosal in Birmingham With England holding a 1-0 lead heading into the Edgbaston Test,…
Too Much Football, Just Enough Cricket: A Leeds Journey Through Cabs, Conversations and Sporting Curiosities
By Trisha Ghosal in Leeds There’s something about conversations in cabs. Especially when the driver turns…
Exclusive: I was very impressed to watch Shubman bat and think he is going to be a great player: Dickie Bird
Debasis Sen in Leeds Anyone who follows the game of cricket will remember legendary umpire Harold…
India and England Pay Tribute to David ‘Syd’ Lawrence with Emotional Applause at Headingley
By Trisha Ghosal in Leeds A minute of applause marked the start of Day 3 at…
Rishabh Pant scores 7th Test ton, surpasses MS Dhoni
-Boria Majumdar in Leeds Rishabh Pant in red-ball cricket has always been special. In fact, may…