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India vs England: Blow To Ben Stokes And Co, Jack Leach Ruled Out Of Remaining Three Tests | Cricket News
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India vs England: Blow To Ben Stokes And Co, Jack Leach Ruled Out Of Remaining Three Tests | Cricket News

[ad_1] The England cricket team suffered a big blow on Sunday as spinner Jack Leach was ruled out of the remaining three Tests against India. Leach missed the second match due to an injury after playing key role in England's triumph over India in the series opener. In the second Test, he was replaced by debutant Shoaib Bashir, who couldn't do much with the ball as the tourists lost the match by 106 runs. With Leach ruled out, England would have to rely on the trio of Rehan Ahmed, Tom Hartley and Shoaib Bashir for spin bowling duty in the remaining three Tests against India. England have ...
England Spinner Jack Leach Ruled Out Of Second Test Against India Due To Injury | Cricket News
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England Spinner Jack Leach Ruled Out Of Second Test Against India Due To Injury | Cricket News

[ad_1] Ahead of their second Test match against India, England has suffered a major blow with experienced spinner Jack Leach missing the match scheduled to start from Friday at Visakhapatnam. Leach faced a knee issue while fielding on the opening day of England's thrilling 28-run victory over India in the opening Test in Hyderabad, but the left-armer still managed to feature in the game and also bowled 10 overs during the hosts' second innings, as per ICC. England was hoping that the injury would settle down and Leach would make himself available for the second Test, but skipper Ben Stoke...
“Won’t Be Afraid To…”: Brendon McCullum Hints At Big Gamble Against India In 2nd Test | Cricket News
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“Won’t Be Afraid To…”: Brendon McCullum Hints At Big Gamble Against India In 2nd Test | Cricket News

[ad_1] Tom Hartley has not only won the opening Test for England but more importantly dented the psyche of the Indian batters, who might have to face an all-spin attack in the second Test starting on Friday. England beat India by 28 runs in the opening Test with debutant Tom Hartley bagging seven in the second innings having gone for plenty in the first. McCullum is eagerly waiting to have a look at the track and judge how it would behave. Although traditionally a high-scoring ground, it has seen domination by the spinners lately, deeming that the conditions are likely to suit the latter....
“Would Be A Big Mistake…”: England Great’s Massive Warning For Rohit Sharma And Co | Cricket News
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“Would Be A Big Mistake…”: England Great’s Massive Warning For Rohit Sharma And Co | Cricket News

[ad_1] Team India is geared up for the upcoming five-match Test series against England. The first Test will kick-start from Thursday in Hyderabad. Team India's bowling unit consists of Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah, and Mukesh Kumar in the pace department. On the other hand, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, and Ravindra Jadeja will handle the spin department. Ahead of the first Test, former England skipper Michael Vaughan has warned the Indian team of preparing overly spin-friendly pitches in the series.  Vaughan stated that if India implement rank turners, then Jack Leac...
With Video Evidence, Ex India Star Calls Out “English Cricket’s Hypocrisy”. Watch | Cricket News
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With Video Evidence, Ex India Star Calls Out “English Cricket’s Hypocrisy”. Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] Amid the uproar in the England cricketing spectrum over the controversial dismissal of Ben Stokes on Day 5 of the Lord's Test, there are many who have called out the team's "hypocrisy". As a number of fans share video evidence of occasions where Englan players had themselves inflicted dubious dismissals, former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has also joined the bandwagon. Chopra reacting to a video from 2022, highlighted how England have themselves failed to lift the 'spirit of the game' themselves.On Tuesday, a fan shared the video of a Jack Leach delivery where the England spinner got New Zealand's Henry Nicholls caught after his shot hit the bat of non-striker Dary Mitchell. Further sharing the video, Chopra wrote if England truly wanted to withhold the spirit of the game, they ...
“What On Earth”: England’s Ollie Pope Takes “Unbelieveable” Catch To Dismiss Daryl Mitchell. Watch | Cricket News
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“What On Earth”: England’s Ollie Pope Takes “Unbelieveable” Catch To Dismiss Daryl Mitchell. Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] England's Ollie Pope took a sensational catch to dismiss New Zealand all-rounder Daryl Mitchell on Day 2 of the second Test at the Basin Reserve in Wellington on Saturday. The incident occurred on the final ball of the 33rd over when Mitchell, batting on 13, tried to defend Jack Leach's delivery at full stretch. However, to his surprise Pope, who was deployed at silly point, showed tremendous reflexes and plucked the ball diving down to his right.What on earthThis is UNBELIEVEABLE from Ollie PopeThe perfect to finish the session! #NZvENG pic.twitter.com/hehHIe5UO0— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 25, 2023England are on the verge of a series sweep after dominating day two at the Basin Reserve, reducing the Black Caps to 138-7 when rain forced an early end, having ear...
2nd Test: James Anderson Puts England In Control Against New Zealand | Cricket News
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2nd Test: James Anderson Puts England In Control Against New Zealand | Cricket News

[ad_1] James Anderson validated his elevation to top spot in the world Test bowling rankings with a lethal opening spell as England took full control of the second Test against New Zealand on Saturday. Veteran seamer Anderson snared 3-37, sending the Black Caps crashing to 138-7 when rain forced an early end to day two in Wellington, after England declared their first innings at 435-8. Spinner Jack Leach also took three scalps, leaving New Zealand staring at a 297-run deficit with three days remaining.Red-hot England are on course for a sweep of the two-match series, having won the first Test by 267 runs at Mount Maunganui with the same mix of aggressive batting and potent new-ball bowling.Joe Root was unbeaten on 153 when captain Ben Stokes made his assertive declaration, leaving the to...
Jack Leach, Rehan Ahmed Shine For England On Spinners’ Day In Third Pakistan Test | Cricket News
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Jack Leach, Rehan Ahmed Shine For England On Spinners’ Day In Third Pakistan Test | Cricket News

[ad_1] PAK vs ENG, 3rd Test: Jack Leach scalped four wickets on Day 1© AFPSpinners Jack Leach and teenager Rehan Ahmed shared six wickets between them as England dismissed Pakistan for 304 Saturday on the opening day of the third and final Test in Karachi. Leach grabbed 4-140 and Ahmed finished with 2-89 as Pakistan batters spoiled good starts after Babar Azam won the toss and batted on a turning National Stadium pitch. But England also fell prey to spin, with mystery tweaker Abrar Ahmed trapping Zak Crawley without scoring before the visitors closed the day on 7-1. Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope were at the crease with four and three respectively as England trail by 297 runs.England lead the three-match series 2-0 after winning the first Test by 74 runs in Rawalpindi and the second in Multa...