Second Test

Ashes 2021-22: Australia's Josh Hazlewood injured, ruled of second Test

Hazlewood has been ruled out of the second Ashes Test because of a side strain he sustained in Australia’s nine-wicket win over England in the series-opening match.

India vs New Zealand: Tough to bounce back after being bowled out for 60-odd, says Rachin Ravindra

The New Zealand all-rounder, however, promised his team would put up a fight on day four of the second Test against India.

India vs England: In lost cause, young Rishabh Pant gives the perfect demonstration of his abilities

With Saha still recovering from his injury, this was the perfect audition from the twenty-year-old Pant to force the selectors into pushing him above other contenders like Karthik and Parthiv for the wicketkeeper's slot.

India vs England: KL Rahul’s numbers suggest he only produces his best when it matters least for the country

With 29 Tests under the belt, it is time for KL Rahul to assume extra responsibility and start scoring the daddy hundreds in matches that still have an impact on the series.

India vs England: Beleaguered Virat Kohli and Co look to Jasprit Bumrah to turn around team's fortunes at Trent Bridge

Bumrah too will enjoy bowling here — pushing the Dukes ball onto the deck, especially with its pronounced seam. Can he be India’s saviour in a game they cannot afford to lose? That is anybody’s guess, and a tall order indeed.

India vs England: Virat Kohli’s individual choices can be justified, but his selection policy as a whole is flawed

Kohli hasn’t played an unchanged XI for two consecutive Tests in his 37 games as captain. With three matches left in the ongoing series, the item on top of my personal wishlist is to see if Kohli can play the same team for all three Tests irrespective or a win or a loss.

India vs England: Virat Kohli’s men looked lost, over-run and crushed during defeat at Lord’s

India are no stranger to defeats, especially on overseas soil. But this is the first time under skipper Virat Kohli that the team has looked so lost, overrun and crushed.

India vs England: James Anderson, Stuart Broad outsmart Virat Kohli and Co again to plot hosts' victory at Lord's

England are not only 2-0 ahead in the series, but when it comes to staying ahead of the game, Broad and Anderson are also two lengths ahead of all the Indian batsmen.

India vs England: Simple and unassuming, Chris Woakes shows he is hosts’ crisis man with performance at Lord’s

Even as Woakes reached his maiden Test hundred, his celebrations told the tale of a man who is uncomplicated, dedicated and the master of simplicity.

India vs England: Good to see Ishant Sharma leading bowling attack from the front, says Ashish Nehra

Ashish Nehra feels that presently India has a potent fast bowling unit, and is particularly pleased with the display of seasoned seamer Ishant Sharma.