London, July 23 (IANS) The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has unveiled England’s 2027 home international schedule, with the men’s side set to host Pakistan, Bangladesh and New Zealand across formats, while the women’s team will round off the summer with a white-ball series against Bangladesh. England Men will begin their home campaign with a five-match ODI series against Pakistan, starting at the Utilita Bowl on May 15. The teams will then head to Old Trafford, Headingley, Durham and Soph…
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London, July 18 (IANS) Left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Harsh Dubey has been added to India’s squad for the third and final ODI against England, to be played at Lord’s on Sunday, as a replacement for the injured Washington Sundar, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said on Saturday.Sundar sustained a right hamstring injury during the second ODI at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff, where England won, and has been ruled out of the series-deciding clash. IANS had previously reported that …
New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel shared his thoughts on the retirement rumours surrounding Rohit Sharma and stated that if the upcoming third ODI against England will be the opener’s last in the India jersey, then he will hope the veteran batter should sign off with style by playing a memorable knock. Reports are indicating that the former captain is unlikely to be picked for ODIs following Sunday’s match against England at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Grou…
Cardiff, July 17 (IANS) Veteran Joe Root produced another masterclass in ODI batting, finishing agonisingly unbeaten on 99, as England defeated India by four wickets in the second ODI at Sophia Gardens to level the three-match series 1-1.Chasing a modest target of 234, England rode on Root’s composed 99 not out off 133 balls, laced with nine fours, as the former captain anchored the innings despite wickets falling around him. Gus Atkinson played a crucial supporting hand with an unbeaten 23, s…
Cardiff, July 16 (IANS) A dramatic middle-order collapse saw India being bundled out for a below-par 233 in 44 overs, despite half-centuries from Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer, in the second ODI against England at the Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on Thursday.England pace spearheads Jofra Archer (3-47) and Gus Atkinson (3-50) did the maximum damage as India imploded spectacularly, losing their last seven wickets for just 55 runs after being comfortably placed at 178/3 at one stage. England’s pacers d…
Cardiff, July 16 (IANS) Former England all-rounder Ravi Bopara believes Indian batters have started to look ‘a little bit worried’ about tackling the short ball on English wickets, following them being bowled out for 233 in the second ODI at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on Thursday.Throughout India’s innings, a majority of their batters struggled to play the short balls and were dismissed because of it, as England’s pacers took nine wickets collectively. “It’s almost like every time an In…
Cardiff, July 15 (IANS) India will look to seal the ODI series when they take on England in the second match at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on Thursday after taking a 1-0 lead with an impressive six-wicket victory in Birmingham.The opening game showcased India’s depth, with different players stepping up at crucial moments. Axar Patel produced a match-winning all-round display, claiming four wickets before guiding the chase with an unbeaten 57. Washington Sundar followed with his maiden ODI fifty, …
Cardiff, July 15 (IANS) India have the opportunity to wrap up the three-match ODI series when they face England in the second match at Sophia Gardens on Thursday, with confidence running high after a commanding victory in the opener. England, meanwhile, find themselves under pressure to produce an immediate response or risk surrendering the series before the teams head to Lord’s for the finale.The visitors struck first at Edgbaston through a complete team performance. Axar Patel starred with bot…
London, July 14 (IANS) England have strengthened their squad for the ongoing three-match One-Day International series against India by recalling pace-bowling all-rounder Brydon Carse following his recovery from wrist and elbow injuries.The 30-year-old returns to the national setup after spending several months on the sidelines, with selectors satisfied by his progress after making three appearances for Durham in the Vitality Blast. His inclusion provides England with an additional pace option as…