Specials – India in Tests at Trent Bridge

The 2021-23 World Test Championship begins tomorrow with a five-match series between England and India. At stake will be the Pataudi Trophy, which England have held for the last decade – since 2011, England have won 11 and lost only two out of 14 home Tests against India. The first Test will be played at […]

Specials – An International XI of Peters

Having earlier seen international elevens of Steves and Davids, we turn our attention to the Peters in this post. Incidentally, 29th June marked the feast of Saint Peter, who is considered to be the patron saint of popes. A good number of Peters have plied their trade at the highest level, and after taking […]

Specials – English double centurions at Edgbaston

As England and Pakistan continue their battle in the third Test at Edgbaston, let us take a look back at the double hundreds scored by English batsmen at this historic venue. Alastair Cook – 294 v India, 3rd Test, 2011 Cook batted for 773 minutes – the longest Test innings by an Englishman […]