England’s captain Ben Stokes (AP Photo) When Brendon McCullum took over as England’s Test coach in May 2022, he brought with him a philosophy that would redefine England’s cricketing identity — Bazball. Aggression, freedom, and intent became the buzzwords.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!In just three years, England’s home record under…
Akash Deep of India puts his arm around Ben Duckett of England after dismissing him (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) While the fifth Test between India and England will be remembered for the visitors’ glorious comeback in a must-win match, it also witnessed a controversial moment. Fast-bowler Akash Deep celebrated in Ben Duckett‘s face after…
Kuldeep Yadav (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former India batter Robin Uthappa has offered a nuanced perspective on the omission of Kuldeep Yadav from India’s playing XI during the recently concluded Test series against England, which ended in a 2-2 draw. While several voices criticised the Indian team management for not picking the in-form wrist-spinner on…
Player of the match India’s Mohammed Siraj after India won the match against England on day five of the fifth cricket test match between England and India at The Kia Oval in London, Monday, Aug. 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) R Ashwin’s admiration for Jasprit Bumrah is well known, but on Monday, speaking on his…
India’s KL Rahul plays a shot on the fourth day of the 4th Test match between India and England (AP Photo/Jon Super) Team India batter KL Rahul has entered the history books by becoming the first Indian opener in 46 years to score over 500 runs in an away Test series. His prolific contributions this…
Zak Crawley and Joe Root console Mohammed Siraj after India lose Lord’s Test. (Getty Images) In a striking assessment of the ongoing India-England Test series, former England captains Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton have likened the drama and intensity of the five-match contest to the legendary 2005 Ashes. With England leading 2-1 and two Tests…
Rishabh Pant (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) India’s wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant is on the verge of scripting history in the longest format. With 86 sixes from just 45 Test matches, Pant now needs just five more to surpass Virender Sehwag’s long-standing record of 91 sixes — the most by an Indian in Test cricket. What…
India captain Shubman Gill (L) and Jasprit Bumrah (R) speak during a nets session in England. (AP/PTI) India’s decision to rest pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah for the second Test against England at Edgbaston has sparked controversy, with head coach Gautam Gambhir facing criticism from cricket experts. India, who trail 0-1 in the series, had a…
Ravichandran Ashwin during a practice session. (PTI Photo) Retired India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has opened up about the emotional turmoil surrounding his 500th Test wicket, revealing that he left the match midway due to his mother’s sudden illness, with full support from captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Rahul Dravid.Go Beyond The Boundary with our…
Dinesh Karthik thinks that Shubman Gill is not ready for the enormity of the task bequeathed upon him as India’s Test captain (Image via X/@BroAfghan27801) As India prepare to take on England in the five-match Test series, tensions are high, with hopes touching the sky and expectations from a relatively young Indian squad pouring over….
