As Team India prepares to host England in an eagerly anticipated five-Test series set to commence in Hyderabad on Thursday (Janua?ry 25), the stage is being set for a captivating showdown between these cricketing giants.

Leading up to the series opener, Jasprit Bumrah, the spearhead of India’s pace attack, revisited a fierce encounter with the seasoned English fast bowler, James Anderson, during the 2021 Lord’s Test, a match ultimately claimed by India with a 151-run victory.

A glimpse into the intense Lord’s encounter

Reflecting on his Test cricket journey in a candid interview with The Telegraph, Bumrah provided insights into a memorable 10-ball over bowled to Anderson on English soil. This particular over, marred by four no-balls and a series of bouncers strategically aimed at Anderson’s helmet, ribcage, and left hand, escalated into a heated exchange of verbal volleys between the two players.

Jasprit Bumrah’s concern met with James Anderson’s unfriendly response

Bumrah disclosed that, following this intense over, he approached Anderson with genuine concern ?for his well-being, only to receive a less-than-amicable response from the English stalwart. This incident not only heightened tensions between Bumrah and Anderson but also fueled intense exchanges within both teams, creating an atmosphere of palpable rivalry for the remainder of the match.

“I was tired, I thought the last wicket was there, I tried to push to bowl fast. I went up to him (mid-over), asked ‘Are you OK?’ and didn’t get a good response. So that brought back some young memories; trying to be the nice guy and it not being taken well. And it triggered the whole team. It was red mist but it was channeled,” Bumrah said.

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Respect amidst rivalry

Despite the on-field intensity and spirited exchanges, Bumrah conveyed a profound respect for Anderson, acknowledging the veteran’s remarkable longevity and enduring impact on the cricketing stage. The upcoming Test series promises to be a clash of titans, and the historical backdrop between players adds an extra layer of anticipation to the impending on-field battles.

“A lot of credit to [Anderson], I can genuinely say I’ve been watching him since I was a child. It’s credit to him [he is still playing at 41], a testament to his hunger and passion. It’s one thing having helpful conditions but to keep doing all that preparation. Skill, technique can be learned but the will to keep going, that’s a big big tick for me,” the 30-year-old concluded.

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In the highly awaited five-match Test series pitting India against England, the English team, led by Captain Ben Stokes and guided by coach Brendon McCullum, will aim to halt India’s remarkable 16-series winning streak. This formidable duo has spearheaded a cricketing revolution, bringing an aggressive and innovative brand of cricket to the forefront in recent years.

England’s aggressive crusade in the five-match Test series

As they embark on this challenging series, England seeks to showcase their prowess and potentially reshape the dynamics of Test cricket. With a?? strategic approach and a desire to make a significant impact, the team, known for its bold style of play, endeavors ?to leave a lasting mark in the cricketing narrative against a formidable Indian side.

England’s top-choice playing XI for the first 2 Tests against India:

Opening batters

Zak Crawley, with his elegant stroke play and solid technique, provides stability at the top of the order. Known for his ability to handle quality pace bowling, Crawley is a key player in setting the tone for England’s innings. Partnering him is the accomplished left-handed batter, Ben Duckett. Duckett’s versatility and proficiency against spin make him a suitable candidate for the subcontinent conditions, ensuring a well-rounded opening partnership.

Middle-order

Leading the middle order is the former captain, Joe Root, a seasoned campaigner and England’s batting linchpin. Root’s technique, experience, and ability to anchor the innings make him the backbone of the batting lineup. Dan Lawrence, a talented and aggressive middle-order batter, brings flair to the lineup, capable of playing a pivotal role in building or accelerating the innings. Stokes, the dynamic captain, serves as the premier all-rounder, contributing with both bat and ball. His aggressive leadership, coupled with match-winning ca?pabilities, makes Stokes an invaluable asset.

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Wicketkeeper-batter

Ben Foakes assumes the role of the wicketkeeper-batter, ensuring stability behind the stumps and adding valuable runs to the lower-middle order. Foakes’ sound glovework and batting proficiency make him an essential component in both departments.

Spin bowling options

Tom Hartley, a left-arm spinner, provides a strategic spin-bowling option. His ability to extract turn and control the run rate adds variety to the bowling attack, particularly in conditions favoring spin. Jack Leach, another experienced s??pinner, c??omplements Hartley, offering reliability and control with his left-arm orthodox spin.

Pace bowling

James Anderson, a seasoned fast bowler, leads the pace attack with his ability to swing the ball and take crucial wickets. Mark Wood‘s express pace and aggression provide a different dimension to the bowling unit, unsettling opposition batters. Ollie Robinson, known for his line and length, adds control and consistency, completing the pa?ce trio.

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In what has become a recurring theme, the internet was flooded with memes and reactions as Indian middle-order batsman Shreyas Iyer fell victim to yet another short-pitched delivery during the highly anticipated clash between India and England in the ongoing ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023.

Shreyas Iyer departed for 4

The incident occurred in the 12th over of the Indian innings when the English seamer Chris Woakes delivered a well-directed short of length ball??, causing Iyer to mistime his shot, resulting in an easy catch for Mar?k Wood, who was fielding at mid-on.

The dismissal of Iyer trigger??ed a wave of social media activity, with fans and cricket enthusiasts sharing humorous memes and witty remarks, highlighting his perceived vulnerabi??lity against the short ball.

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This was not the first time that Iyer’s struggles with the short-pitched deliveries have come under scrutiny. He got out in almost similar manner during the games against Pakistan and New Zealand as well.

Here are the reactions from cricket fans:

Short girls are cute but shreyas Iyer won't date them 😭#INDvsENG
Iyer Idli Saheb again get dismissed on the short ball, better he should concentrate on reels.#shreyasiyer #woakes #viratkohli #RohitSharma#ShubmanGill #PKMKB pic.twitter.com/uwCRHLLefz

— Yogi Diesel 🗨 (@Anragjain) October 29, 2023

Shreyas Iyer is a definite bull. Can't stand 'short'#INDvsENG

— Adit Jain (@thenameisadit) October 29, 2023

Shreyas Iyer whenever short balls come #INDvsENG pic.twitter.com/kXhfhHGdVM

— LovePreet (@MajheWalaBhau) October 29, 2023

Shreyas Iyer and giving wickets on short balls. Is a never ending story. #INDvsENG pic.twitter.com/1R4Q49ZzFh

— Itz Kunal (@Rock_the_exam) October 29, 2023

Disappointed with his performances in CWC 2023?#cricket #indiancricket #cric666 #odiWc2023 #cwc2023 #INDvsENG #ShreyasIyer pic.twitter.com/2dl4DrMxis

— Cric666 (@Cric666official) October 29, 2023

Shreyas Iyer when asked to bat sensibly against short balls!!#INDvsENG #IndiaVsEngland#RohitSharma
Pitch
Duck
Woakes
Gautam Gambhir
Raina pic.twitter.com/RMHcoDMmyR

— Sæn (@TheHelmetPunch) October 29, 2023

Short ball comes, Shreyas Iyer every-time #INDvsENG #Lucknow pic.twitter.com/hAUdhW5RBL

— AKHILESH YADAV (@akhilesh_rbl) October 29, 2023

Shreyas Iyer pulling on Short pitch Balls ….🥺#INDvsENG Kerlapic.twitter.com/cU44Vst8us

— Surendra Choudhary INC (@SJyani03pilot) October 29, 2023

Shreyas Iyer + short ball = A toxic love story#shreyasiyer #ICCWorldCup2023 #ICCCricketWorldCup #CWC23 #ICCMensCricketWorldCup2023 #INDvsENG

— Mr. Cupoor (@MrCupoor) October 29, 2023

#INDvsENG #ENGvsIND #CWC23

Bowler bowls a short ball –

Shreyas Iyer Rohit Sharma pic.twitter.com/LmD2HdKXwj

— g0v!ñD $#@®mA (@rishu_1809) October 29, 2023

Shreyas Iyer watching fast bowlers using short balls against him#INDvsENG pic.twitter.com/yZRuzTdyRD

— Bruce Wayne (@Bruce_Wayne_07) October 29, 2023

Every time it is Short ball, Shreyas Iyer
#INDvsENG pic.twitter.com/GUT7TMTBH4

— Riya (@are_yrr_riya) October 29, 2023

Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul takes India’s total to 100+

Despite the early setbacks, with the dismissals of Shubman Gill (9), Virat Kohli (0) and Shreyas Iyer (4), Team India managed to recover and post 100+ runs in 25 overs. Captain Rohit Sharma and wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul pulled the M??en in Blue out of hot water. The duo would be eyeing to take their team in a commanding position fr?om hereon.

India’s playing XI against England

Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Sh??ami, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj

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South African captain, Dane van Niekerk, somehow pulled herself together a?nd her team, post-heart-wrenching defeat in the second semi-finals of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup and ap?peared in front of the media in the post-match conference, on Thursday.

There, she went on to state that the South African team would have preferred losing in the finals rath??er than getting a free pass to the finals.

Her comments sparked quite a fla?re within the Indian cricketing fraternity as India qual??ified for the finals, without even a ball being bowled in the knockout fixture.

“I have to give credit to the ground staff; they did absolutely everything to k??eep us in the park. And we are here to play cricket. I’d rather lose than get a free pass into the World Cup final,�Niekerk opined during the interaction.

England had to take the flight back to London as India held a superior position in the points table in the group stage.
Renowned commentator and analyst Harsha Bhogle, in his recent tweet, gave a befitting reply to the statements of th?e South African skipper.

“Except that it isn’t your choice whether to play or get a free pass! And it isn’t really a free pass but a qualification for playing well in the group stage,â€?Bhogle suggested.

Here’s the post:

Except that it isn't your choice whether to play or get a free pass! And it isn't really a free pass but a qualification for playing well in the group stage. //t.co/VSA9n61wJd

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) March 5, 2020

Another section of the cricketing fraternity condemned the International Cricket Council (ICC)’s policy of not allotting reserve days for knockout fixtures in marquee tournaments? such as the Women’s T20 World Cup.

After an eventful Thursday, all eyes are now on Sunday, March 8, which will see finalists India and Australi??a locking horns for the World T20 Title, at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

In??dia defeated Australia in the opening fixture of the tournament and also topped Group A, after winning all their four matches at the ?group stage.

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India’s ODI captain Mithali Raj, after semi-finals of the ongoing IC??C Womenâ€?™s T20 World Cup, on Thursday, posted an emotional message for the English cricket team, after their heartbreaking exit from the tournament.

Englan?d crashed out of the World Cup without a ball being bowled in the first semi-final at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). Rain forced the match to be abandoned, and India?? progressed through to the finals owing to a superior place in the points table.

India ended up topping Group A after remaining undefeat??ed in all four matches at the group stage. Meanwhile, England’s loss to South Africa in their first game of the tournament, eve??ntually, cost them a berth in the finals of the tournament.

Many English cricketers frowned on the ICC for not allotting a reserve day for knockout matches in premier tournaments ?such as the Women’s T20 championship.

England finished at second place in Group B as South Africa remained undefeated in the group stage. S??outh Africa shared a point with West Indies in a match that was washed out due to rain, thereby ending up topping Group B.

However, the South African women’s team suffered defeat at the hands of the defending champions Australia in the rain-curtailed second semi-finals.

“As an Indian, I am absolutely thrilled ??India has made it to the finals. But as a cricketer, I feel for the English girls. I’d never want to f??ind myself or my team in that situation. But the rules are such and it is what it is. Congratulations girls. This is big. #INDvENG #T20WC,�Mithali Raj posted on Twitter.

Here’s the post:

As an indian I am absolutely thrilled india has made it to the finals . But as a cricketer I feel for the English girls . I’d never want to find myself or my team in that situation. But the rules are such and it is what it is. Congratulations girls.This is big. #INDvENG #T20WC

— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) March 5, 2020

India has qualified for their maiden finals of the Women’s T20 World Cup and will face four-time winners and hosts, Australia, at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Sunday, Marc?h 8.

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It was a big day for you??ng cricketer Rishabh Pant as he made his debut in Test cricket. Indian skipper Virat Kohli handled him the test cap before the start of the match at Trent Bridge, Nottingham.

With this, Pant became the 291st player to represent India in Test cricket. Pant came into the spotlight due to his brilliant batting performance in the Indian Premier League in which he played for Delhi Daredevils. Selectors were? pretty impressed with his current form and decided to include him in the squad for the tour of England.

Pant came to the crease after the dismissal of captain Virat Kohli. It was Adil Rashid again who took the wicket of Kohli who was batting beautifully at 97, just 3 runs away from his 23rd test century?.

Pant who is known for his hittin??g, decided to take on Adil Rashid after facing just 1 delivery. On the second ball of his inning, Pant came down the pitch and hit Rashid for a six straight down the ground. Pant became the 12th batsmen in test cricket history to start the career with a six.

At the end of day 1, India managed to score 307/6. Rishabh Pant was still at the crease, bat?ting at 22 runs of??f just 32 balls with 2 boundaries and a six.

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At the end of day 1 of the third test, team?? India score was 307/6. Ajinkya Rahane and Virat Kohli scored their half centuries, adding 159 runs for 4th wicket partnership before Stuart Broad picked up the wicket of Rahane.

It was brilliant catch by Alastair Cook in the slips, who took a blinder with one hand diving towards his left. The ball was traveling quickly in the air,  but C?ook managed to get his hand on the ball. Have a look at the action below.

Rah??ane scored 81 runs off 131 balls, hitting 12 boundaries in his inning.

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At the end of day’s play, Indian team managed to put up a total of 307 runs with a loss of 6 wickets. Skipper Virat Kohli (97 runs) was again the top scorer for team India, missing his 23rd test hundred by just 3 runs. Kohli and Rahane added 159 runs for the 4th wicket partnership. Rahane (81 runs) lost his wicket to Broad, thanks to a brilliant catch by Cook in slips.

Rishabh Pant who is playing his first test match was at the crease, batting at 22. Hardik Pandya was bit unlucky and lost his wicket on the last ball of the day. Ashwin, Shami, Ishant Sharma, a??nd Bumrah are still to bat.

Earlier, England’s skipper Joe Root won the toss and invited India to bat first. Opening batsmen Shikhar Dhawan (35 runs) and KL Rahul (23 runs) added 60 runs before Dhawan lost his wicket to Chris Woakes. At one stage India was 82/3, but Kohli and Rahane took the innings forward, both scoring their half centuries.

For Eng?land, Chris Woakes was the top bowler, picking up 3 wickets. Adil R??ashid once again picked up the important wicket of Kohli.

India would be satisfied with their batting perfo?rmance. If India can add 60-70 runs to their score tomorrow, they would be in a strong position.

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Former Indian captain MS Dhoni is known for his calmness ??on the field and his emotions never reflected when he made the toughest of decisions and even when the going was against his team.

But umpire Sudhir Asnani has recalled one such incident in which he was in the line of fire as Dhoni’s temper flared during an ODI between India and England at Mohali in 2013.

Angered by the umpire’s decision to turn down an LBW appeal after Ishant Sharma’s delivery struck the pads of the English batsman Kevin Pietersen, Dhoni walked up to t??he umpire and asked him to justify his decision.

“As I turned down the appeal, the fielders slumped on the ground.”

A visibly shaken Ansari replied calmly as he thought that the ball was missing the off-stump but Dhoni’s sharp reaction had clearly left an impact.

“I was really shaken by his disagreement. As nervousness got the better of me, I lost track of the happenings in the game,” Asnani said.

When the fourth umpire Anil Chaudhary came out during the drinks break and assured Asnani that he had made the right decision as the ball was missing the off-stump and also the commentators were praising him. It was then, when MS Dhoni after hearing this immediately went up to Sudhir Asnani and said: “One plus, Sudhir.”

By saying this, MS Dhoni acknowledged that Asnani was right and he made the correct decision.
“I have never seen a captain do this to an umpire in my life,” Sudhir Asnani concluded.

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