The fifth and deciding Test of the Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy concluded in dramatic fashion at The Oval, with a mammoth final-day chase looming over a series-defining result. India posted 396 in their second innings thanks to Yashasvi Jaiswal and Akash Deep, and then bowled out England for 247 in reply—leaving the hosts needing just 35 more […]
In the deciding Fifth Test at The Oval, a subtle but highly effective tactical move from Indian captain Shubman Gill helped engineer the crucial wicket of Zak Crawley. By guiding Mohammed Siraj in field placement and line strategy, India produced a defining moment that swung momentum firmly their way. The Plan: Gill’s Tactical Insight The
In a nail‑biting climax to the second T20I at Lauderhill, Florida, Jason Holder delivered a masterstroke under pressure—smashing a boundary off the very last ball off Shaheen Afridi to clinch a dramatic two-wicket win for West Indies, leveling the three-match series 1‑1. Here’s how a thrilling match swung on one swing of the bat. Venue
During the final hour of the morning session on Day 4 of the Fifth Test at The Oval, Mohammed Siraj made a fielding mistake that had cricket pundits and fans alike gasping. The India fast bowler dropped a catch off Harry Brook, inadvertently rolled onto the boundary rope, turning what should have been a wicket into
In a stellar run of form across Test cricket, Yashasvi Jaiswal, at the age of 23, has become the first Indian batter to accumulate nine fifty-plus scores against England, surpassing even the legendary Sachin Tendulkar in that landmark. From Leeds to The Oval, his consistency against the English attack has stunned experts—and carved a new
The Oval in London is revered as one of cricket’s most historic venues—a ground where wickets tumble and pressure mounts in the final innings. Yet despite its reputation for favoring bowlers late in Tests, it’s seen a handful of remarkable fourth‑innings chases that have defied expectations. Here’s a look at the top five highest successful
