An English middle order with almost 25,000 Test runs between them managed just 25 in Rawalpindi. It took the mischievous, moustachioed Sajid Khan just over a session to dismiss all four of Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook and Ben Stokes: he celebrated each by he patted his thigh and pointed to the sky, and […]

Washington Sundar was not supposed to be in Pune for the second Test against New Zealand. He was supposed to be in Coimbatore with his Tamil Nadu teammates for the Ranji Trophy. He was not in the Indian Test team three days ago. Before Thursday, he had last played a test match three and a […]

India were bowled out for 46 on the second day – their lowest Test score at home – and ultimately lost the game by eight wickets. But thanks to Sarfaraz's 150 and Pant's 99, they were able to overcome the deficit of 356. “When these two bat, everyone is excited because they love playing the […]

Rachin Ravindra is a man with few emotions. Whether he has reached a batting milestone or taken a wicket, his facial expression is rarely lively. But a Test century in India, one of the toughest places for a visiting batsman, is no ordinary achievement and Ravindra celebrated the occasion in Bengaluru with a first pump […]

The then 18-year-old Sarfaraz had hit an audacious 21-ball 45, which included a series of physics-defying shots, while playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore. As he walked back to the dressing room, he was greeted by an awestruck Kohli, the then captain, who acknowledged his innings with folded hands and a bow. The video quickly went […]