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Ben Stokes: England Aiming for Series Win with Focus Amid Emotional Challenges
Reflecting on their performance, Stokes emphasized the importance of maintaining a strong mental outlook, stating that matches are often determined by the mindset of the players. He urged his team to channel any disappointment into motivation for the remaining two matches, aiming solely for a series win.
IND vs ENG, 3RD Test: Jaiswal's Double Century and Jadeja's Five-For help India hammer England by 434 runs
Jaiswal's remarkable innings saw him overcome a brief setback due to back cramps on Day Three, eventually amassing a career-best 214 runs off just 236 deliveries. His aggressive stroke play, comprising 14 boundaries and an impressive tally of 12 sixes, not only etched his name alongside legends like Wasim Akram but also established him as the first Test player to smash 20 sixes in a series.
India Dominates Third Test: Jaiswal's 214, Sarfaraz's Fifty Propel India to 430/4 Declared, Sets England 557 to Win
The Indian team exhibited dominance by adding 116 runs in just 16 overs post lunch, further consolidating their position in the game. Despite the early dismissals of Shubman Gill, who fell short of a century by a mere nine runs, and night-watchman Kuldeep Yadav contributing 27 runs, the momentum of the innings remained intact.
IND vs ENG, 3rd Test: India Seizes Dominance Against England with Stellar Performances from Mohammed Siraj and Yashasvi Jaiswal
The unexpected absence of Ravichandran Ashwin due to a family medical emergency left India with one less frontline bowler going into Day Three. However, other bowlers stepped up admirably, with Mohammed Siraj particularly impressive, claiming 4-84, especially after a potent spell post-lunch.
Ashwin Opts Out of 3rd Test as Mother Faces Health Crisis
In an official statement, the BCCI expressed full support for Ashwin during this challenging time. The board emphasized the importance of prioritizing the health and well-being of players and their families, urging respect for Ashwin's privacy as he deals with the situation.
IND vs ENG, 3rd Test: Ben Duckett's Explosive Century Ignites England's Resilient Response to India's 445
Duckett's aggressive approach left the Indian bowlers grasping at straws as he unleashed a flurry of strokes, amassing an unbeaten 133 runs off a mere 118 balls. His innings, embellished with 21 boundaries and two towering sixes, put India on the defensive from the outset. Whether dispatching short deliveries with disdain or elegantly driving full-length balls through the covers, Duckett exhibited a masterclass in batting proficiency.
A Tale of the First Double Super Over
Imagine the chances of a Super Over ending in a tie and resulting in another one! Well, the odds aren’t that great but it has happened twice on the international stage - the latest being the game played between India and Afghanistan on 17th January 2024. It reminded us of the match where we witnessed this for the first time - Mumbai Indians vs Kings XI Punjab, played on October 18, 2020, in the thirteenth season of the Indian Premier League. In this article, we will turn back the clock and revisit that historical encounter.
‘Felling bad for Sarfaraz Khan’: Ravindra Jadeja apologises after his error causes run-out of the debutant
Sarfaraz had been swiftly advancing in his innings, achieving his debut half-century in a mere 48 deliveries. However, his endeavor to prolong his time at the crease was abruptly halted by a misunderstanding with Jadeja.
INDvsENG, 3rd Test: India fightback strongly after early trouble on Day 1; Rohit, Jadeja score centuries, impressive debut by Sarfaraz Khan
Sarfaraz Khan, making his debut, stole the limelight with a fluent half-century, scoring 62 off just 66 balls. However, his innings was cut short by a tragic run-out following a mix-up with Jadeja, leaving the dressing room in frustration as skipper Rohit expressed his disappointment.
India's centrally contracted players will have to mandatorily play red-ball domestic cricket: Jay Shah
Speaking on the sidelines of the renaming ceremony of the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Shah articulated that the chairman of selectors would wield the authority to make decisions independently if a player chooses to defy directives from the team management.
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