The dramatic last-minute cancellation of the deciding fifth Test at Old Trafford has heightened the tension already surrounding the upcoming Ashes series, although English cricket’s top administrator still believes postponement is “probably not where we are going to end up”.
New Zealand arrived in Pakistan on Saturday for their first tour in 18 years, with batting coach Thilan Samaraweera returning to the country where he was shot in 2009.
What happens now? That was the question cricket fans around the world were asking after the dramatic last-minute cancellation of the deciding fifth Test between England and India in Manchester.
The fifth Test between England and India at Old Trafford has been cancelled.
The Test series finale between England and India in Manchester starting Friday is set to go ahead as scheduled.
India cancelled a training session on the eve of the fifth Test against England after another member of their support staff reportedly tested positive for Covid-19.
India head into the fifth Test in Manchester starting on Friday just one match away from the superb achievement of winning Test series in both Australia and England in the same year.
Joe Root says England will weigh up the fitness of James Anderson and Ollie Robinson as they attempt to avoid a series defeat by India in the fifth Test at Old Trafford.
Cricket Australia chief Nick Hockley believes the 2021-22 Ashes series against England can be played in front of crowds as scheduled, despite coronavirus concerns.
England will play home Test series against world champions New Zealand and South Africa in 2022, cricket chiefs announced on Wednesday, unveiling a packed schedule.
England have recalled left-arm spinner Jack Leach and wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler to the squad for the final Test against India as they seek to level the five-match series.
Jasprit Bumrah was glad of his internal “ammunition” after a superb display of reverse-swing bowling helped India defeat England by 157 runs in the fourth Test at The Oval on Monday.
India beat England by 157 runs in the fourth Test at The Oval on Monday, taking all 10 of the home side’s second-innings wickets on the last day.
India overwhelmed England by 157 runs to win the fourth Test at The Oval on Monday and take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.
Dale Steyn will never forget the Proteas’ Boxing Day Test win over Australia at the MCG in 2008 in which he played a starring role.
