Specials – Best of the Ashes at Edgbaston

Another chapter of cricket’s oldest epic is underway, as Australia and England battle it out in the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston. Since its debut as Test centre in 1902, Edgbaston has played host to 14 Ashes Tests, with England winning six and Australia three. As we anticipate an enthralling start to the […]

Specials – England’s match-winners at the Adelaide Oval

With Australia having asserted themselves at the Gabba, the stage is now set for the historic day-night Test to be played at the Adelaide Oval from December 2. Since their first appearance back in 1884-85, England have played 31 Tests at the venue, winning nine times and losing 17. Here is a look back at […]

Specials – Best of the ODIs : England v Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka are about to begin their limited-overs leg in England in the coming week, with Trent Bridge hosting the first ODI tomorrow. Having been humbled in the Test series, the Lions will be looking to perform better in a format which suits them well. Indeed, Sri Lanka have won two of their last […]

Specials – The Greatest Ashes Tests, Part 2

Continuing from Part 1, we move on to the twentieth century and look back at three more Ashes thrillers that arrested the attention of cricket lovers: 4th Test, Old Trafford 1902 Holders Australia retained the Ashes with a thrilling victory at Old Trafford. Victor Trumper carved a brilliant hundred before lunch on the […]

Specials – Best of the Tests at the Wankhede

Test cricket in the bustling city of Mumbai shifted for good to the Wankhede Stadium in the 1974-75 season, after it was built due to disputes between the Cricket Club of India (who own the historic Brabourne Stadium), which is a stone’s throw away from the Wankhede and has hosted only one Test in […]