Rob Key’s decision to sound out Ben Stokes about the vacant ODI captaincy may sound like a desperate measure at a desperate time. And, for England’s one-day side, these really are desperate times. But as with the Test team’s Bazball revolution, there may just be method to the madness. First, of course, Stokes must be … Read more
The man with the most to ponder while sifting through the wreckage of England’s Champions Trophy campaign has already fled the scene. Rob Key, England’s managing director of men’s cricket, was on a flight home within five hours of Afghanistan’s eight-run victory earlier this week. The 45-year-old’s departure was in keeping with his schedule and … Read more
After promising to smile more and relinquishing the wicketkeeper’s gloves, the decision to drop himself back down the order appears to be a last throw of the dice in Jos Buttler’s bid to revitalise his England captaincy. Sporting a fresh hair cut on Friday in explaining the logic behind the latest tinkering, he did his … Read more
Last Updated:February 13, 2025, 08:05 IST England captain Jos Buttler has defended his team’s training schedule after Ravi Shastri’s criticism, emphasising their efforts despite losing 0-3 in ODIs and 1-4 in T20Is against India. England lost seven of their eight matches on the India tour. (BCCI Photo) England captain Jos Buttler on Wednesday defended his … Read more
Ben Duckett was clearly tempting fate when he said that a 3-0 whitewashing by India would be immaterial if he and his England team-mates turned the tables on their opponents in the final of the Champions Trophy next month. Whether multi-format opener Duckett is now a part of England’s bid to win the eight-team tournament … Read more
On current form, Virat Kohli doesn’t look long for this parish – his latest effort of five against England in Cuttack this week doing nothing to dispel the theory that he is now playing from memory. How long he continues as an international batsman will more than likely come down to the decision of the … Read more
Rohit Sharma answered his critics with a magnificent 32nd century, leading India to a decisive four-wicket victory over England in the second ODI at Cuttack on Sunday, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.England, choosing to bat first on a favorable pitch, were dismissed for 304 runs in 49.5 overs. Left-arm spinner Ravindra … Read more
England must hit back quickly to keep their ODI series against India alive, and their second clash will be live on talkSPORT 2. Following a 4-1 loss in the recent T20 series, Brendon McCullum’s first one-day international in charge of England also ended in defeat. 3 The tour of India hasn’t gone to plan so … Read more
Last Updated:February 06, 2025, 20:59 IST Chasing a below 250 score, Gill anchored the innings, forging key partnerships with Iyer and Axar that became the backbone of India’s chase. Gill (87), Shreyas Iyer (59), and Axar Patel (52) rose to the occasion, guiding India to a commanding chase (AP) Vice-captain Shubman Gill orchestrated India’s chase … Read more
It was the moment that summed up this England white-ball tour of India: just as it appeared the world’s number one team were on the ropes, an error drastically altered the course of the contest. At least England’s inquest into a 14th defeat in 21 one-day internationals, stretching back to the start of the World … Read more