England Vs India 2018
England Vs India 2018 News
Despite being the perfect second man to Virat Kohli, is Ravi Shastri the right man to coach Indian cricket team?
As a player, Ravi Shastri was known for his excessive defence. It is his survival instinct that guides his relationship with Kohli – he knows that the Indian team can have only one boss
Rahul Dravid believes if bowlers have slight advantage over batsmen, it will produce better Test cricket
Rahul Dravid talks about Virat Kohli’s captaincy, Ravi Shastri’s comment about the current Indian team being the best from the country in 15 years, India’s series defeat in England, the importance of practice matches before an overseas tour among other things.
Ravi Shastri debate: Why the India coach needs to be more pro-active in decision-making and not be a passive bystander
The time is at hand for Ravi Shastri to rise as team coach, prodding each player to become a better version of himself and the captain Kohli to become a greater leader and strategist
Ravi Shastri debate: Why former India all-rounder remains best man for the job, despite deflating Test series loss in England
Going forward, Shastri is still the best man for the job. One just has to observe him closely to think otherwise.
Hanuma Vihari interview: I went blank while batting on debut, but Virat Kohli's words helped me negotiate James Anderson, Stuart Broad
In a freewheeling chat with Firstpost, Hanuma Vihari talks about his early struggles, his journey to the national team and making a half-century despite going blank on his debut
India vs England: With concerns in top order and pace bowling department, winter is coming for Joe Root and Co
Even after their comprehensive 4-1 victory over India, there are concerns hovering over the England team that should worry the English authorities.
India vs England: As James Anderson moves past Glenn McGrath, here's a look at his career in numbers
Let’s look at England pace legend James Anderson's Test career in detail with the help of few key stats.
India vs England: After another poor series, time for selectors to drop Ajinkya Rahane, Shikhar Dhawan and Murali Vijay for good
While Dhawan might still be handy for white ball cricket, there seems little sense in giving either Rahane or Vijay another chance in the Indian team.
India v England, 5th Test, stats review: From James Anderson’s multiple feats to KL Rahul-Rishabh Pant’s record-breaking stand
Take a look at the numbers from the fifth Test which features some interesting statistical achievements by England and India during The Oval Test.
India vs England: Forget the scoreline, the 2018 series will go down as one to remember
The scoreline would say otherwise but India vs England was a series to remember. Those five Tests, 22 days, 62 sessions were intense, gripping, enthralling, emotional and intriguing.
India vs England: James Anderson says he has no immediate plans of retiring despite becoming leading wicket-taker among pacers
James Anderson said, "When I sit down at the end of my career, when I finish, it will mean a hell of a lot to me to be able to see what I've achieved."
India vs England: From most runs as opener to record second innings centuries, a look at Alastair Cook's career in numbers
Let’s look at recently retired England batsman Alastair Cook's outstanding, if not without its share of lows, career with some interesting numbers
Alastair Cook bows out of international cricket in style as England hand India 118-run defeat to win series 4-1
England defeated India by 118 runs in the fifth and final Test at the Oval to wrap the Test series up 4-1, with Alastair Cook retiring from international cricket in style with a century in his final innings.
India vs England: Jasprit Bumrah's evolution from 'one-dimensional' bowler to multi-faceted leader of pace attack
Before he made his mark in Test cricket, Jasprit Bumrah was a limited-overs specialist. However, his state team Gujarat had already seen the potential and knew where he belonged.
India vs England: Batsmen were prime culprits in series debacle; Some seniors don’t deserve to play Tests ever again
India’s batsmen were the prime culprits in the 4-1 series defeat against England. Of course there were other minor reasons, like poor slip catching, wrong choice of players or unfathomable captaincy. But on the whole, it was the batsmen and their inability to put shoulder to the wheel that led to the debacle.
India vs England: Glenn McGrath backs James Anderson to become first seamer to claim 600 Test wickets
Glenn McGrath has backed James Anderson to breach the 600-wicket barrier after the Englishman overtook him to become the most successful fast bowler in the history of Test cricket.
India vs England: Hope James Anderson continues to spearhead bowling attack, says captain Joe Root
Joe Root paid rich tribute to James Anderson for becoming the most successful fast bowler in Test history and hoped he will continue to spearhead the English attack in the future.
Listen: Full script of Episode 40 of Spodcast where we discuss England's series win, Kimi Raikkonen leaving Ferrari and more
England clinching the Test series 4-1 against India, Kimi Raikkonen leaving Ferrari — we discuss all this and more on Spodcast, Firspost's daily sports podcast.
Firstpost Spodcast Episode 40: England's Test series win against India, Kimi Raikkonen leaves Ferrari and more on our daily podcast
England clinching the Test series 4-1 against India, Kimi Raikkonen leaving Ferrari — we discuss all this and more on Spodcast, Firspost's daily sports podcast.
India vs England: Alastair Cook, Joe Root top fifth Test report card; Shikhar Dhawan, Jonny Bairstow's poor run continues
Alastair Cook bid a fairytale farewell to his remarkable Test career as England completed a 4-1 series win at The Oval. Let's look at the fifth Test report card.