Ollie Pope and Tom Hartley scripted a remarkable turnaround and set up England's thrilling 28-run victory against India in the opening Test at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Sunday.
Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja are India's stormtroopers at home, tossing over opponents like pioneer dolls and their numbers validate their supremacy too.
'I really hope we've inspired a new generation.'
As a traditional innings by Joe Root turned it around for England, Jonny Bairstow lauded his 'talented' teammate following Day 1's play.
'Let's see what you're really made of.'
England have named an unchanged squad for the first two Tests of the five-match Ashes series against Australia.
England struggled with dropped catches, including those behind the stumps by Jonny Bairstow
The legendary Anil Kumble has termed England's bowling attack for the opening Test against India, starting in Hyderabad on Thursday as "highly inexperienced", while predicting a comfortable 4-1 win for the hosts in the five-match series.
Australia retained the urn after rain washed out the final day of the fourth Test at Old Trafford, leaving England trailing 2-1 in the series.
'The environment has been great and the guys are having fun in the last four weeks. There is absolute clarity when we were chasing it down and there was total belief.'
Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra smashed rapid unbeaten centuries to set up New Zealand's successful pursuit of a 283-run victory target, which came with 13.4 overs to spare.
'(The target of) 378 five weeks ago would have been scary, but it's all good.'
Images from the ICC World Cup match between India and England in Lucknow on Sunday.
England are an ageing side alright, but few will dare to bet against Jos Buttler's men successfully defending their World Cup title in a few weeks time.
McDonald 'disappointed' with McCullum's comment post Bairstow dismissal
IMAGES from Day 3 of the 3rd Test played between England and New Zealand at Headingley on Saturday.
New Zealand speedster Trent Boult on Wednesday surpassed legendary Kiwis all-rounder Richard Hadlee to register the most five-wicket hauls for his country in ODIs.
Members access restricted at Lord's after Australia confrontation
Fast bowler James Anderson replacing Ollie Robinson in the side that won at Headingley.
Hosts England dominated the proceedings to take control at the end of Day 1 over visitors Ireland at Lord's.
Hardik Pandya has quit Gujarat Titans to rejoin his former team Mumbai Indians, following a trade between the two franchises.
Hurt India eye sweeping changes in approach against England's 'Bazball' in second Test
England's stuttering title defence at the 50-overs World Cup eventually crumbled on Saturday
IMAGES from Day 5 of the 5th Ashes Test played between England and Australia at The Oval, London, on Sunday.
Yuzi Chahal strengthened his hold over the Purple Cap with 22 wickets in 11 matches.
Images from Day 2 of the third Ashes Test on Friday.
Can the subcontinent giants maintain their 12-year invincibility?
Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow slammed majestic centuries as England pulled off their highest-ever successful run chase in the longest format for a convincing seven-wicket win over India in the rescheduled fifth Test in Birmingham on Tuesday.
Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the third Test against England?
Spinner Adil Rashid returns to both T20 and ODI squads after missing the series against India to make The Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca.
On paper, though, PBKS looks a tad more stronger than KKR.
England named batter Harry Brook at the expense of Jason Roy on Sunday in the squad for their 50-over World Cup title defence.
Ahead of the ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023, here's a full list of the final squads of all ten teams.
Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the first Test against England?
Dawid Malan's half-century and Harry Brook's fiery knock helped England rout New Zealand by seven wickets in the first T20 International.
Images from Day 4 of the first Ashes Test between England and Australia at Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham on Monday.
Liam Livingstone smashed his second half-century in two games as England claimed a 79-run win over New Zealand in the rain-affected second ODI.
Punjab Kings buried Royal Challengers Bangalore under a deluge of runs as they kept their play-off hopes alive with a thumping 54-run victory, riding on superb half-centuries from Jonny Bairstow and Liam Livingstone.
Images from Day 1 of the fifth and final Ashes Test between England and Australia at The Oval in London on Thursday.
England Test skipper Ben Stokes on Wednesday came out of ODI retirement to be included in the provisional squad for the 50-over World Cup
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