It is looking increasingly possible that all five matches of this Ashes series will not be completed. But for now, the Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground is going ahead as England seek to regain some credibility and Australia look to heap further pain on their oldest rivals. As always, we here at Last Word […] READ MORE
Boxing Day at the MCG was supposed to be the start of an English fightback. Instead it was all over within seven sessions. Scott Boland had 6/7 and the Ashes over within two weeks. 3-0. Midnight on Tuesday marked the nadir of English Test Cricket. It was the lowest low. Ex-players blaming coaches, captains, systems. […] READ MORE
If by the end of the second say of this First Ashes Test, England looked well and truly out of the contest, then they ended day three at least on the ropes rather than the canvas. That was thanks to a superb partnership between Dawid Malan and Joe Root that was worth 159 runs (and […] READ MORE
The truism that a league or a political election cannot be won in the first exchanges, but can be lost applies equally aptly to cricket (regardless of the form). And it is hard to imagine how England could have made a worse start to their attempt to regain the Ashes. It took Mitchell Starc just […] READ MORE
Yesterday’s drama at Lord’s will allow for many narratives to take shape. The unlikely partnership between Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah at the end of India’s innings, the performances of India’s bowling unit as a whole, and the thrilling end to the match all make for entertaining talking points. But there is a less happy […] READ MORE
The not so English summer beckons Despite the absence of Ben Stokes, England’s Test Team are currently preparing to face India in a gruelling 5 match series starting on Wednesday the 4th of August. The hosts ran out 4-1 winners the last time the two teams faced in England but lost 3-1 earlier in the […] READ MORE
India will clash heads with the England Cricket Team in the upcoming Pataudi Trophy commencing 4th of August. They will play a five-test series to ensure riveting entertainment for cricket fans across the globe. England outclassed the Indian team in the previous Test series in England 4-1. In that series, many Indian batters and bowlers […] READ MORE
So, now you’ve realised that there is more to blogging than just words. There IS so much more. Writing a piece of content is only part of the job. There are numerous other factors that affect the amount of traffic that your website receives. In this article, we will talk about all the key tips […] READ MORE
Who are the greatest batsmen from England ever? Historically, England have been the third most successful side in Test match cricket, only behind Australia and South Africa in terms of their win percentage, which stands at 36.46%. In limited overs cricket, England have won two trophies till date – the 2010 World T20 and the […] READ MORE
Can England win the 4th Test to level the series against India? Despite being on the receiving end of an Indian cannonade characterised by outright quality, England still have a chance to redeem themselves in the 4th Test. Not often a touring side will have that luxury against India in their own backyard. In retrospect, […] READ MORE