England won the toss and put India to bat first on a slightly grassy yet dry pitch. Indian captain Virat Kohli was happy with his side batting first. The batsmen have not let the side down like they did in the first two Tests. Let us have a look at the first day’s play in pictures. #1. Rishabh Pant handed a Test debut Rishabh Pant was handed the Test cap by captain Kohli....
Eoin Morgan won the toss and decided to bowl upfront. The Indians fell short with the bat, putting up a below-par total of 256-8 after the first innings. Eoin Morgan and Joe Root displayed immense class and pedigree in the chase, building an unbeaten stand of 186 runs for the third wicket. The hosts have thus clinched the fifty-over series over India with a 2-1 margin. Let us take a look at individual player ratings for the third ODI:...
English bowlers were right on the money from the word go and it did not take them long to draw first blood. Vijay nicked a vicious in-swinger from Anderson to Bairstow. This enunciated a procession of wickets which lasted for mere 47 overs. In the second innings, Indian openers seemed to have worked out how to handle the out-swingers from Anderson which was their Achilles heel in the first innings....
Even as the green-tinged surface suggested otherwise, England skipper Eoin Morgan baffled everyone by opting to bat first. While the surface appeared quite conducive for stroke-play, he strongly reasoned that persistent sunshine could bring his spinners into the equation during the latter phase of the match. Riding on Joe Root’s stellar century, the hosts registered a strong total of 322. Despite being in glorious form in their tour thus far, India’s much-vaunted top-order imploded spectacularly....
The Three Lions needed just a point to book their place at next year’s tournament but had victory wrapped up before half-time, captain Kane scoring a hat-trick inside 37 minutes. Kane’s third was England’s fifth of the first half, with an own goal and Tammy Abraham’s first strike at international level completing the scoring after the break. The Tottenham striker acknowledged his side had been keen to make a mark in a milestone fixture....
The beginning of this year marked the end of Criminal Minds, a procedural crime drama that followed a group of tight-knit criminal profilers who work for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Since 2005, the show enticed audiences as the profilers sought out dangerous and disturbed criminals, many of whom were based on true stories. Beyond that, the show dived into the fictional character’s personal lives. It was impossible to not fall in love with them, whether it was the fan-favorite flirting between the buff and beautiful profiler Derek Morgan and the nerdy-but-edgy technical analyst Penelope Garia, or the quirky philosophicalness of agent Spencer Reid, a child genius turned young profiler....
The outcome is usually very good after treatment. But since cancer is one of the possible causes, it is important not to ignore signs and symptoms of prostate enlargement. Enlarged Prostate Symptoms An enlarged prostate does not always cause symptoms, and about half of men who have this condition do not experience any symptoms at all. Some men develop symptoms early, while others do not develop any effects until the prostate becomes significantly enlarged....
Images from NASA’s Arctic Ozone Watch show how the hole has been growing since the start of March, with ozone levels dropping significantly. Blue and purple colors show where there is the least amount of ozone, while reds and yellows indicate where levels are higher. Ozone is a gas made of three oxygen atoms. It is created naturally in the stratosphere, a layer of Earth’s atmosphere that sits between seven and 25 miles above the surface of the planet....
This disease affects the digestive system, causing inflammation. For that reason, it causes symptoms such as abdominal pain and nausea that can affect your ability to take part in daily activities. In addition, EG/EoD is a chronic condition for some, which can lead to having concerns about the future. It may have taken some time to get a diagnosis of EG/EoD, which can be frustrating. Some people have symptoms for many years before the cause is found....
Hepatitis is a general term for what occurs when the liver is swollen or inflamed. Specifically, hepatitis C is a viral type of hepatitis caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). Other forms of hepatitis may be caused by heavy alcohol use or, more rarely, drugs like nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Sofosbuvir works by preventing HCV from duplicating. It specifically inhibits a protein called NS5B polymerase, which the virus requires to duplicate itself....
When the latest Epic Games Store free games were first announced, the only title mentioned was ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove. However, the Epic Games Store has surprised users with the addition of a horror game to go along with ToeJam & Earl. Darkwood is a top-down survival horror game where players scavenge for resources during the day and repel horrific monstrosities at night. Darkwood reviews were mostly positive at the time of its release, so it should make for a solid horror addition to the EGS free games lineup....
Like the Twenty20 series, England won the second match. In that series finale, though, India prevailed. England, 239-6 in the 42nd over, exploded with a Joe Root century and a David Willey maiden half-century to post a suddenly imposing 322-7. “David came in and took a lot of pressure off me, to help us turn in what was at least a par score, so it was a fabulous effort from him,” Root said....
However, news has emerged that the ECB did not ask the cricketers if they wanted to play in Pakistan. Moreover, the players’ union official statement debunked rumors of its intervention to stop the tour from going ahead. A TEPP official told the Daily Mail that the ECB hadn’t even consulted with the players before abandoning the series. The association also denied claims of the players’ refusal to tour Pakistan....
Having overhauled a target of 361 with relative ease at the same venue 48 hours earlier, England appeared to be cruising again when they sat at 228-4 in reply to the home side’s 289-6, a total built around Shimron Hetmyer’s excellent unbeaten hundred. However, Ben Stokes’ departure for 79 sparked a dramatic turnaround in proceedings, with West Indies claiming the final six wickets for 35 runs to bowl their opponents out for 263....
The Indian pacers once again delivered as the visitors took Day 1 honours in the fifth and final Test at The Oval, London. It all started with Virat Kohli’s fifth consecutive cursed call at the toss as Root opted to bat on an anticipated flat Oval pitch. India handed a debut to Hanuma Vihari in place of all-rounder Hardik Pandya in order to end their batting miseries. Cook was welcomed by a thunderous applause from the crowd and the Indian team paid their respect with a ‘guard of honour’....
Januzaj has expressed his desire to play for Kosovo but the country does not have a FIFA recognized team. England manager Roy Hodgson, who is an open admirer of the youngster, is keen to add him to the Three Lions set up. Januzaj, who recently turned 19, is eligible to play for England under FIFA’s new rules and can become a Lion in 2018. However I feel that England should resist the chance in favour of other talent....
The Windies have already sealed a series win over England heading into the third Test, which begins on Sunday. England have had no answers, making scores of 77, 246, 187 and 132 in two heavy defeats in the series so far. Richards feels some of the tourists’ batsmen have been exposed, surprised by how good the Windies have been. “You have to look at it in the cold light of day, England have been outgunned....
India and England go into the 3rd ODI with mixed morale. India dominated on all fronts after slight hiccups at the start. 10 overs into the first innings at Cardiff, India hadn’t scored even 30 and lost Kohli and Dhawan. But after that, it was India’s game all the way. On the other hand, England struggled in batting after going on well till 54-0 in 11th over. The wicket of the skipper Alastair Cook triggered a collapse and gave India the 2nd biggest win over England in terms of runs....
Currently, India is the No.1 Test side and are coming in after a series loss against South Africa. As for England, they are ranked No.5 in the ICC Test rankings. The Test series between India and England to be an exciting one. Alastair Cook, Joe Root, and Jos Buttler have been in great form. On the other hand, India has always been known as a strong batting side. Hence, the upcoming series between these two teams to be a thrilling encounter....
After winning the toss, Virat Kohli had no hesitation in deciding to bowl first. The hosts immediately set about proving that that was a mistake as they raced to 100 in no time. But Hardik Pandya ran through the middle-order and finished with four wickets as England eventually stuttered and stumbled their way to 198/9 in 20 overs. In response, India lost Shikhar Dhawan cheaply again. Although KL Rahul got a start, even he was dismissed before the end of the powerplay....
