Hartley stars as England stun India in opening Test
Debutant spinner Tom Hartley took seven wickets as England pulled off a dramatic 28-run upset win over India marked by a stellar batting performance by Ollie Pope in the opening Test on Sunday.
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Joseph inspires Windies to first test win in Australia for 27 years
:West Indies quick Shamar Joseph took 7-68 as he bowled through pain to give the tourists a first test win in Australia since 1997 with an incredible eight-run upset on day four of the day-night second test in Brisbane.
Watch: Wild Celebrations In Gabba After West Indies' Historic Test Win Over Australia
Injured pace bowler Shamar Joseph produced a stunning spell as the West Indies pulled off a remarkable eight-run win over Australia in the second Test at the Gabba in Brisbane on Sunday. Joseph, who needed scans after retiring hurt on Saturday night when he was hit on the toe by a Mitchell Starc yorker, took 7-68 on Sunday as the West Indies bowled Australia out for 207, giving the West Indies their first win in Australia since 1997. Australia began the fourth day's play at 60-2, chasing 216 for victory and with Steve Smith and Cameron Green at the crease, they were overwhelming favourites.
"For The Sake Of Test Cricket...": Kevin Pietersen's Desperate Scoreline Prediction Gets Fans ROFL
Former England captain Kevin Pietersen was over the moon after the Ben Stokes-led side managed to take a sizeable lead against India in the ongoing first Test in Hyderabad. England, who were bowled out for 246 in the first innings, had conceded a 190-run lead after India posted a mammoth 436. However, at the end of Day 3, England took a 126-run lead courtesy vice-captain Ollie Pope's unbeaten 148. Pope hit 17 boundaries after surviving a few close chances, steering England to 316/6 at stumps.
"We Were Surprised By...": England Star Re-Ignites Pitch Debate In Hyderabad Test
England opener Zak Crawley has reginited the pitch debate amid the ongoing first Test against India in Hyderabad. Crawley revealed that the England players were left surprised by the amount of spin that the Hyderabad track generated on Day 1 of the game. A total of 11 wickets fell on Day 1 as England were bowled out for 246 in the first innings. In response, India reached 119/1 at stumps with Yashasvi Jaiswal scoring quick runs for the hosts.
India vs England, 1st Test Day 4 Live Updates: KL Rahul Drops Sitter As Ollie Pope On Cusp Of 200 vs India
IND vs ENG, 1st Test Day 4, Live Updates: Ollie Pope is inching closer towards his second double-century in Test cricket. He is also getting a good support from Tom Hartley as both the batters are stitching a good partnership for seven-down England. On the other hand, the likes of Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja, others are eying some quick wickets, in order to give India an upper hand in the game.
Australia vs West Indies 2nd Test Day 4 Live Score Updates
AUS vs WI 2nd Test Day 4, Live Updates: Australia will resume the Day 4 of the ongoing second Test against West Indies at 60/2 in Brisbane. Currently, Steve Smith (33*) and Cameron Green (9*) are standing unbeaten at the crease as Australia need 156 runs more to win. Earlier on Day 3, Alzarri Joseph and Justin Greaves struck for the visitors in the final session with Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschange falling cheaply. The West Indies set Australia 216 to win the second Test in Brisbane on Saturday after their innings closed on 193 when No.11 Shamer Joseph had to retire hurt. (Live Scorecard)
Ollie Pope gives England hope with 'truly phenomenal' century against India in first Test
Ollie Pope led the resistance with a brilliant, battling century as England fought hard to keep the first Test against India alive in Hyderabad.