India win the fifth Test by 6 runs and draw the series

Men’s International Test Match Series – 5th Test- Day 5 of 5 at The Kia Oval, Kennington. India 1st Innings 224 ao off 69.4 ov Sai Sudharsan 38 off 109, 6 fours, Nair 57 off 109, 8 fours, Washington 26 off 55, 3 fours, Atkinson 5-33, Tongue 3-57, Woakes 1-46. India 2nd Innings 396 ao off 88 ov Jaiswal 118 off 164, 14 fours, 2 sixes, Deep 66 off 94, 12 fours, Jadeja 53 off 77, 5 fours,Washington 53 off 46, 4 fours, 4 sixes, Tongue 4-125, Atkinson 3-127, Overton 2-98. England 1st Innings 247 ao of 51.2 ov Crawley 64 off 57, 14 … Continue reading India win the fifth Test by 6 runs and draw the series

India defy England to draw the Test

Men’s International Test Match Series, England Vs India at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester- 4th Test – Day 5 of 5, 23-27 Jul 2025 India 1st Innings 358 ao off 114.1 Jaiswal 58 off 107, 10 fours, 1 six, Rahul 46 off 98, 4 fours, Sai Sudharsan 61 off 151, 7 fours, Pant 54 off 75, 3 fours, 2 sixes, Thakur 41 off 88, 5 fours, Stokes 5-72, Archer 3-73, Dawson 1-61, Woakes 1-66. India Second Innings 425-4 off 143 ov  Rahul 90 off 230, 8 fours, Gill 103 off 183, 12 fours, Washington 101 no off 206, 9 fours, 1 six, Jadeja 107 … Continue reading India defy England to draw the Test

Deep 6-99, steers India level the series 1-1

Men’s International Test Match Series – 2nd Test – Day 5 of 5 at Edgbaston, Birmingham India 1st Innings, 587 ao off 151ov  Jaiswal 87 off 107, 13 fours, Gill 269 off 387, 30 fours, 3 sixes, Jadeja 89 off 137, 10 fours, 1 six, Washington 42 off 103, 3 fours, 1 six, Bashir 3-167, Tongue 2-119, Woakes 2-111, Carse 1-83, Root 1-20. England 1st Innings, 407 ao off 89.3 ov, Crawley 19 off 30, 3 fours, Root 22 off 46, 2 fours, Brook 158 off 234, 17 fours, 1 six, Smith 184 no off 207, 21 fours, 4 sixes, Deep 4-88, Siraj 6-70. … Continue reading Deep 6-99, steers India level the series 1-1

Hungry centurion Gill eyes first win as Indian captain

Men’s International Test Match Series – 2nd Test – Day  4 of 5 at Edgbaston, Birmingham India 1st Innings, 587 ao off 151ov  Jaiswal 87 off 107, 13 fours, Gill 269 off 387, 30 fours, 3 sixes, Jadeja 89 off 137, 10 fours, 1 six, Washington 42 off 103, 3 fours, 1 six, Bashir 3-167, Tongue 2-119, Woakes 2-111, Carse 1-83, Root 1-20. England 1st Innings, 407 ao off 89.3 ov, Crawley 19 off 30, 3 fours, Root 22 off 46, 2 fours, Brook 158 off 234, 17 fours, 1 six, Smith 184 no off 207, 21 fours, 4 sixes, Deep 4-88, Siraj 6-70. India … Continue reading Hungry centurion Gill eyes first win as Indian captain

England lose to India 3-0

Third One-day International, Ahmedabad. India 356 (50 ov) Gill 112 off 102, Shreyas 78 off 64, Rashid 4-64, Wood 2-45. England 214 ( 34.2ov) Banton 38 off 41, Atkinson 38 off 19, Axar 2-22, Harshit 2-31. India won by 142 runs. England tour of India ended with another heavy defeat losing 3-0 one-day International series loss, as they were bowled out for 214 in 34.2overs to suffer a 142-run defeat in Ahmedabad. Tom Banton  scored 38, but there poor shots from a number of batters including Phil Salt and Ben Duckett who put on 60 for the opening wicket. Poor spells … Continue reading England lose to India 3-0

Fear whipped up by ambitious politicians peddlers of fantastical lies

In 1678, a handful of perjurers claimed that the Catholics of England planned to assassinate the King Charles II. Men like the “ Reverend Doctor” Titus Oates and “Captain” William Bedloe parlayed their fantastical tales of Irish ruffians, medical poisoners, and silver bullets into public adulation and government pensions. Their political allies used the fabricated plot as a tool to undermine the ministry of Thomas Lord Danby and replace him themselves. The result was the trial and execution of over a dozen innocent Catholics and the imprisonment of many more, some of whom died in custody. Victor Stater reveals the … Continue reading Fear whipped up by ambitious politicians peddlers of fantastical lies

Spain beat England after a late goal to win Euro 2024

Sun 14 Jul 2024 UEFA European Championship – Final at Olympiastatio, Berlin Spain 2                                       England 1 Nico Williams 47’ Mikel Oyarzabal 86’.        C Palmer 73’ Mikel Oyarzabal scored a late winner at the 86th minute to sink England’s 58 Years of pain and disappointment, as they were beaten by Spain in the Euro 2024 final at Berlin’s Olympiastadion. Spain’s young star wingers powered them to secure the lead nminutes after the break as Lamine Yamal’s pass opened yup … Continue reading Spain beat England after a late goal to win Euro 2024

England power past West Indies in Super 8s

Cricket Thursday 20 Jun 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia West Indies 180-4 (20ov) Charles 38 off 34, 4 four 1 six, Pooran 36 off 32, 4 fours, 1 six, R Powell 36 off 17, 5 sixes, Archer 1-34m Rashid 1-21, M Ali 1-15, Livingstone 1-20. England 181-2 (17.3ov) Phil Salt 87 off 47, 8 fours, 5 sixes,Bairstow 48 off 26, 5 fours, 2 sixes, Russell 1-21. England Win by 8 wickets England won the toss but elected to field. England struggled for early wickets  as West Indies were 82-0 … Continue reading England power past West Indies in Super 8s

England lose series 4-1

7 Mar 2024 Men’s International Test Match Series Day 3 of 5 at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharmasala, India India 477 ao off 124.1ov. Rohit 103 off 162, 13 fours, 3 sixes, Gill 110 off 150, 12 fours, 5 sixes, Jaiswal 57 off 58, 5 fours, 3 sixes, Padikkal 65 off 103, 10 fours, 1 six, S Khan 56 off 60, 8 fours, 1 six, Anderson 2-60, Hartley 2-126, Bashir 5-173, Stokes 1-17. England First innings 218 ao off 57.4ov Crawley 79 off 108, 11 fours, 1 six, Bairstow 29 off 18, 2 fours, 2 sixes, Root 26 off … Continue reading England lose series 4-1

England lose the match by 5 wickets and series

26 Feb 2024 Men’s International Test Match Series Day 4 of 5 at JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi, India. Series 3-1 India vs England England won the toss and decided to bat England 353 ao off 104.5ov  Root 122 no off 274, 10 fours, Robinson 58 off 96, 9 fours, 1 six, Foakes 47 off 125,4 fours, 1 six, Crawley 42 off 42, 6 fours, 1 six, Barstow 38 off 35, 4 fours, 1 six, Deep 3-78, Jadeja 4-67,  Siraj 2-78, R Ashwin 1-83. India 307 ao off 103.2 ov, Jurel 90 off 149, 6 fours, 4 sixes,  Jaiswal 73 … Continue reading England lose the match by 5 wickets and series