In a bid to foster equality, the New Zealand Cricket Board set a new benchmark as it became the first cricket organisation in the world to announce an equal pay scale for its men's and women's cricketers. As per a new 5-year deal between the NZC, the New Zealand Cricket players' association and 6 major associations, the women cricketers (domestic, international) would get equal match fees for the same amount of work on the same day as their male counterparts from August 1st.It is for the first time that the men's and women's game has been combined under one agreement. New Zealand men's captain Kane Williamson and women's captain Sophie Devine welcomed the decision. While Williamson called it an exciting time for the sport, Devine said that it will be a huge drawcard for young women and girls. While the test match fees for both men's and women's will be $10,250, for ODIs and T20Is, the pay would be $4000 and $2,500.The agreement also aims to provide equity in travel and accommodation for women. It also includes the pregnancy and childcare provisions of the existing contracts.

'Massive step forward': New Zealand cricket to pay men's and women's cricketers equally

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'Massive step forward' - NZ Cricket to pay men & women equally after historic agreement

Women cricketers would get equal fees for the same amount of work on the same day as their male counterparts from August 1st.

In a bid to foster equality, the New Zealand Cricket Board set a new benchmark as it became the first cricket organisation in the world to announce an equal pay scale for its men's and women's cricketers. As per a new 5-year deal between the NZC, the New Zealand Cricket players' association and 6 major associations, the women cricketers (domestic, international) would get equal match fees for the same amount of work on the same day as their male counterparts from August 1st. It is for the first time that the men's and women's game has been combined under one agreement. New Zealand men's captain Kane Williamson and women's captain Sophie Devine welcomed the decision. While Williamson called it an exciting time for the sport, Devine said that it will be a huge drawcard for young women and girls.&nbsp; Also Read <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/india-vs-england-vikram-rathour-blames-ordinary-batting-after-hosts-take-control-of-series-decider-1656993062038">India Vs England: Vikram Rathour blames &lsquo;ordinary&rsquo; batting after hosts take control of series-decider</a> The agreement also aims to provide equity in travel and accommodation for women. It also includes the pregnancy and childcare provisions of the existing contracts.

Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow's lethal batting has put the Jasprit Bumrah-led Indian side in a perilous situation in the rescheduled final Test of the 5-match Test series between India and England.
India's batting coach Vikram Rathour, however, put the blame on the mediocre performance of the Indian batters in the 2nd innings as India face the prospect of losing another game at Edgbaston.
At the beginning of Day 4, the Men in Blue were ahead by 257 runs. India though ceded their advantage when they lost their final 6 wickets for just 55 runs, giving England a 378-run target.
Although India have never surrendered a chase that big in Tests before, the hosts are currently in the driver’s seat.
Rathour feels the team should have done better in the third innings. The coach was disappointed that India had a 'pretty ordinary day' and said that the 'the plans didn’t work out''We were ahead in the game, we were in a position where we could have batted them out of the game. Unfortunately that did not happen, a lot of people got starts but couldn't convert, we were expecting ne of them to play a big knock and have a big partnership, unfortunately it did not happen like that', he said in the post match presentation.

India Vs England: Vikram Rathour blames ‘ordinary’ batting after hosts take control of series-decider

The batters or the bowlers?
Who should be held responsible for India's perilous situation in Edgbaston Test?
Here’s what Indian batting coach Vikram Rathour had to say.

India though ceded their advantage when they lost their final 6 wickets for just 55 runs, giving England a 378-run target.

Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow's lethal batting has put the Jasprit Bumrah-led Indian side in a perilous situation in the rescheduled final Test of the 5-match Test series between India and England.
India's batting coach Vikram Rathour, however, put the blame on the mediocre performance of the Indian batters in the 2nd innings as India face the prospect of losing another game at Edgbaston.
At the beginning of Day 4, the Men in Blue were ahead by 257 runs. India though ceded their advantage when they lost their final 6 wickets for just 55 runs, giving England a 378-run target.
Although India have never surrendered a chase that big in Tests before, the hosts are currently in the driver&rsquo;s seat.
Rathour feels the team should have done better in the third innings. The coach was disappointed that India had a 'pretty ordinary day' and said that the 'the plans didn&rsquo;t work out' Also Read <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/india-vs-england-ecb-investigating-crowd-racism-at-edgbaston-test-1656990522471">India Vs England: ECB investigating crowd racism at Edgbaston Test</a> 'We were ahead in the game, we were in a position where we could have batted them out of the game. Unfortunately that did not happen, a lot of people got starts but couldn't convert, we were expecting ne of them to play a big knock and have a big partnership, unfortunately it did not happen like that', he said in the post match presentation.

Indian fans at the Edgbaston stadium on Monday complained about racist abuses being hurled at them on Day 4 of the rescheduled 5th Test between India and England. 
Azeem Rafiq, an ex-British Asian cricketer who played for Yorkshire county cricket club highlighted the accounts of Indians fans who tweeted their grievances. Taking immediate cognizance, the Edgbaston officials and the England and Wales Cricket Board apologised and said that they would investigate the matter. 'We’re incredible sorry to read this and do not condone this behaviour in anyway. We’ll be investigating this ASAP', said Edgbaston.ECB on the other hand, said, 'we are very concerned to hear reports of racist abuse at today's Test match. We are in contact with colleagues at Edgbaston who will investigate. There is no place for racism in cricket'While an Indian fan on social media said that they faced racist slur at the Eric Hollies stand, another stated that they faced 'some of the worst abuse ever during a match' Stuart Cain, Chief executive of Edgbaston, too said that the officials will talk to the stewards in the Eric Hollies stadium to establish what happened. 'No body should be subject to any form of abuse at Edgbaston, so once we've got all the facts, we'll make sure this issue is addressed swiftly' he added.

IND Vs ENG: Edgbaston, ECB apologise after Indian fans complain of racism

Edgbaston and ECB to investigate racist slurs hurled at Indian fans during the 5th Test between India and England.

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While an Indian fan on social media said that they faced racist slur at the Eric Hollies stand, another stated that they faced 'some of the worst abuse ever during a match'&nbsp;

Indian fans at the Edgbaston Stadium on Monday complained about racist abuses being hurled at them on Day 4 of the rescheduled 5th Test between India and England.
Azeem Rafiq, a former British Asian cricketer whose name has become synonymous with the fight against racism in the country after he took on his former club Yorkshire, shared the ordeal of Indian fans who had tweeted out their grievances.
Taking immediate cognisance, the Edgbaston officials along with the England &amp; Wales Cricket Board (ECB) responded to his tweets and apologised. They also confirmed that there&rsquo;ll be an investigation into the matter. Also Read <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/india-vs-england-vikram-rathour-blames-ordinary-batting-after-hosts-take-control-of-series-decider-1656993062038">India Vs England: Vikram Rathour blames &lsquo;ordinary&rsquo; batting after hosts take control of series-decider</a>
'We&rsquo;re incredible sorry to read this and do not condone this behaviour in any way. We&rsquo;ll be investigating this ASAP', said Edgbaston.ECB on the other hand, said, 'we are very concerned to hear reports of racist abuse at today's Test match. We are in contact with colleagues at Edgbaston who will investigate. There is no place for racism in cricket'
While an Indian fan on social media said that racist slurs were directed at them at the Eric Hollies stand, another stated that they faced 'some of the worst abuse ever during a match
'Stuart Cain, Chief executive of Edgbaston, too said that the officials will talk to the stewards in the Eric Hollies stadium to establish what happened.'
No body should be subject to any form of abuse at Edgbaston, so once we've got all the facts, we'll make sure this issue is addressed swiftly' he added.

Virender Sehwag found himself at the receiving end of Netizen's wrath as he passed a derogatory remark on Virat Kohli. 
The incident happened while he was commenting during India's 5th Test vs England and used an indecent statement after watching Virat Kohli dance on the field. The former India cricketer's tongue-in-the-cheek remark left fans angry, who took to social media to slam Sehwag.
While few fans questioned his standard of commentary and called it below average, some felt that using such words was not expected from a senior player like Sehwag.
Also read: 'We'll have dinner': Jonny Bairstow plays down on-field spat with Virat Kohli

Netizens slam Virender Sehwag for passing derogatory remark on Virat Kohli

'Below average commentary'

Virender Sehwag found himself at the receiving end of Netizen's wrath as he passed a derogatory remark on Virat Kohli

While few fans questioned his standard of commentary and called it below average, some felt that using such words was not expected from a senior player like Sehwag

Virender Sehwag found himself at the receiving end of Netizen's wrath as he passed a derogatory remark on Virat Kohli.&nbsp;
The incident happened while he was commenting during India's 5th Test vs England and used an indecent statement after watching Virat Kohli dance on the field. The former India cricketer's tongue-in-the-cheek remark left fans angry, who took to social media to slam Sehwag.
While few fans questioned his standard of commentary and called it below average, some felt that using such words was not expected from a senior player like Sehwag.
Also read: <a title="'We'll have dinner': Jonny Bairstow plays down on-field spat with Virat Kohli" href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/we-ll-have-dinner-jonny-bairstow-plays-down-on-field-spat-with-virat-kohli-1656933557874" target="_blank">'We'll have dinner': Jonny Bairstow plays down on-field spat with Virat Kohli</a>

Jonny Bairstow and Virat Kohli were seen exchanging words multiple times when the English batter was on the crease but Bairstow has played down his on-field spat with the former India captain.
After his hundred in the 1st innings of Birmingham Test, Bairstow said that there was no banter with Virat. 'We've been fortunate enough to play against each other for over ten years now so we've had some fierce battles on the field and we're very lucky to be out there playing because that's why we play the game, added Bairstow.
Bairstow even gave a hilarious angle to the conversation and said that Virat might have been angry as he refused to invite him for dinner. But concluded by saying that Kohli and him will surely have dinner together.
The Englishman is enjoying a superb run with the bat and is already the highest run-getter in Test in 2022.
Also read: Team India Captain Rohit Sharma out of quarantine

'We'll have dinner': Jonny Bairstow plays down on-field spat with Virat Kohli

Jonny Bairstow and Virat Kohli were seen exchanging words multiple times when the English batter was on the crease but Bairstow has played down his on-field spat with the former India captain

'Two very competitive people out on the field doing what they love. And that's, why we play the game', said Bairstow on his spat with Virat

Jonny Bairstow and Virat Kohli were seen exchanging words multiple times when the English batter was on the crease but Bairstow has played down his on-field spat with the former India captain.
After his hundred in the 1st innings of Birmingham Test, Bairstow said that there was no banter with Virat. 'We've been fortunate enough to play against each other for over ten years now so we've had some fierce battles on the field and we're very lucky to be out there playing because that's why we play the game, added Bairstow.
Bairstow even gave a hilarious angle to the conversation and said that Virat might have been angry as he refused to invite him for dinner. But concluded by saying that Kohli and him will surely have dinner together.
The Englishman is enjoying a superb run with the bat and is already the highest run-getter in Test in 2022.
Also read: <a title="Team India Captain Rohit Sharma out of quarantine" href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/team-india-captain-rohit-sharma-out-of-quarantine-1656861063319" target="_blank">Team India Captain Rohit Sharma out of quarantine</a>

Team India's preparations for the limited-overs series against England got a major boost after captain Rohit Sharma tested negative for Covid-19.
Rohit is out of isolation now and will be available for the T20I and ODI series against the Three Lions, starting July 7 in Southampton.
According to a PTI report, Rohit has tested negative and is now out of quarantine. However, the Indian captain will not be available for T20 warm-up game against Northamptonshire.
Also read: India Vs England: Fired up Jonny Bairstow smashes hundred after argument with Kohl
The BCCI medical protocol mandates any player out of quarantine to undergo cardiovascular tests to check lung capacity.
Earlier, the 35-year-old India captain missed the rescheduled fifth Test against England after he had tested positive for Covid during the warm-up game against Leicestershire

Team India Captain Rohit Sharma out of quarantine

The Indian captain will not be available for T20 warm-up game against Northamptonshire.

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Indian captain Rohit Sharma is finally out of isolation after having tested negative for COVID-19 and will now be available for the white-ball series against England

Team India's preparations for the limited-overs series against England got a major boost after captain Rohit Sharma tested negative for Covid-19.
Rohit is out of isolation now and will be available for the T20I and ODI series against the Three Lions, starting July 7 in Southampton.
According to a PTI report, Rohit has tested negative and is now out of quarantine. However, the Indian captain will not be available for T20 warm-up game against Northamptonshire.
Also read: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/india-vs-england-fired-up-jonny-bairstow-smashes-hundred-after-argument-with-kohli-1656859161741" target="_blank">India Vs England: Fired up Jonny Bairstow smashes hundred after argument with Kohl</a>
The BCCI medical protocol mandates any player out of quarantine to undergo cardiovascular tests to check lung capacity.
Earlier, the 35-year-old India captain missed the rescheduled fifth Test against England after he had tested positive for Covid during the warm-up game against Leicestershire

Ravi Shastri, who is largely credited for Team India's dominance in overseas games feels that he got the coaching job by mistake.
'I was in the commentary box and I was asked to go there and I did my bit,' added Shastri. The former India head coach though has backed Rahul Dravid to be the best person to replace him. Shastri said that Rahul is a guy who has come through the system and done the hard yards. He's been coach of the U-19 team and then he has taken over the Indian team. 'He will enjoy it, once the team starts responding to what he says,' feels the 60-year-old.
Ravi Shastri and Virat Kohli's partnership helped India become the best touring sides in the world. Under them, Team India became the first Asian team to beat Australia in their own backyard twice and also enjoyed great success in England. 
Also read: India vs England: Jasprit Bumrah shatters a world record with the bat
 

I got the job by mistake: Ravi Shastri backs Rahul Dravid as his perfect replacement

Ravi Shastri backs Rahul Dravid

'I was in the commentary box and I was asked to go there and I did my bit. But Rahul has come through the system and done the hard yards'

Under Ravi Shastri Team India became the first Asian team to beat Australia in their own backyard twice and also enjoyed great success in England

Ravi Shastri, who is largely credited for Team India's dominance in overseas games feels that he got the coaching job by mistake.
'I was in the commentary box and I was asked to go there and I did my bit,' added Shastri. The former India head coach though has backed Rahul Dravid to be the best person to replace him. Shastri said that Rahul is a guy who has come through the system and done the hard yards. He's been coach of the U-19 team and then he has taken over the Indian team. 'He will enjoy it, once the team starts responding to what he says,' feels the 60-year-old.
Ravi Shastri and Virat Kohli's partnership helped India become the best touring sides in the world. Under them, Team India became the first Asian team to beat Australia in their own backyard twice and also enjoyed great success in England.&nbsp;
Also read: <a title="India vs England: Jasprit Bumrah shatters a world record with the bat" href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/india-vs-england-jasprit-bumrah-shatters-a-world-record-with-the-bat-1656761158012" target="_blank">India vs England: Jasprit Bumrah shatters a world record with the bat</a>
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Jasprit Bumrah's recent form with the bat has left many surprised as the fast bowler was never seen as someone who could handle the bat that well. Ravindra Jadeja has now revealed the secret behind Bumrah's form.
The all-rounder who himself smashed a hundred in the Birmingham Test vs England said that whenever Bumrah bats in the nets he takes it seriously and doesn't have a casual approach. He puts a price on his wicket.
Bumrah became the talk of the town when he faced Stuart Broad in an over which went for 35 runs, 29 of which were scored by skipper Bumrah.
Also read: India vs England: Jasprit Bumrah shatters a world record with the bat

'He puts a price on his wicket': Jadeja reveals secret behind Bumrah's batting heroics

After Jasprit Bumrah impressed with his batting, Ravindra Jadeja has revealed that whenever Bumrah bats in the nets he takes it seriously and doesn't have a casual approach

After Jasprit Bumrah impressed with his batting, Ravindra Jadeja has revealed that whenever Bumrah bats in the nets he takes it seriously and doesn't have a casual approach

Jasprit Bumrah's recent form with the bat has left many surprised as the fast bowler was never seen as someone who could handle the bat that well. Ravindra Jadeja has now revealed the secret behind Bumrah's form.
The all-rounder who himself smashed a hundred in the Birmingham Test vs England said that whenever Bumrah bats in the nets he takes it seriously and doesn't have a casual approach. He puts a price on his wicket.
Bumrah became the talk of the town when he faced Stuart Broad in an over which went for 35 runs, 29 of which were scored by skipper Bumrah.
Also read: <a title="India vs England: Jasprit Bumrah shatters a world record with the bat" href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/india-vs-england-jasprit-bumrah-shatters-a-world-record-with-the-bat-1656761158012" target="_blank">India vs England: Jasprit Bumrah shatters a world record with the bat</a>

Jasprit Bumrah may be used to taking fifers and famous for his yorkers but the fast bowler shattered a huge record not with the ball but with the bat.
Bumrah was facing Broad in the 84th over of the Birmingham Test and went hell for leather as that over produced 35 runs. It's now the most expensive over ever bowled in the history of Test cricket.
The 28-year-old made his debut as India captain memorable and remained unbeaten on a 16-ball-31. He became the first fast bowler in 35 years to captain in whites when the visitors took the field in the all-important 5th Test.
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India vs England: Jasprit Bumrah shatters a world record with the bat

Jasprit Bumrah finds himself in the middle of a world record as Stuart Broad goes for 35 runs in an over while bowling at the Indian captain

Bumrah was facing Broad in the 84th over of the Birmingham Test and went hell for leather as that over produced 35 runs

Jasprit Bumrah may be used to taking fifers and famous for his yorkers but the fast bowler shattered a huge record not with the ball but with the bat.
Bumrah was facing Broad in the 84th over of the Birmingham Test and went hell for leather as that over produced 35 runs. It's now the most expensive over ever bowled in the history of Test cricket. Out of 35, six runs came off as extras with Bumrah scoring 29 runs, which is the highest number of runs scored by a batter in Test cricket.
Untill Bumrah's blitz, the world record stayed with Brian Lara for 18 years. Lara had hit South African left-arm spinner Robin Peterson for 28 runs in a Test match in 2003-04, which included four fours and two sixes off six legal deliveries.
Also read: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/ms-dhoni-turns-to-40-ayurveda-treatment-in-ranchi-for-a-knee-niggle-1656749319935" target="_blank">MS Dhoni turns to ₹40 Ayurveda treatment in Ranchi for a knee niggle</a>
The 28-year-old made his debut as India captain memorable and remained unbeaten on a 16-ball-31. He became the first fast bowler in 35 years to captain in whites when the visitors took the field in the all-important 5th Test.
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Injuries are a part of every sportsperson's life and while many opt for expensive treatments, MS Dhoni reportedly turned to Ayurveda for relief.
According to reports, the former India skipper visited a small-town ayurvedic doctor close to Ranchi to get his knee checked as the 41-year-old is facing a niggle. The physician is known to use wild plants to heal illnesses while sitting beneath a tree. For his treatment, Dhoni was charged Rs 40 for a single dosage of medication.
The report adds that Dhoni started visiting the ayurvedic doctor after his parents found relief from his medication. The doctor told IANS that Dhoni comes like a normal patient and has no pride in being a celebrity. However, the news of Dhoni’s arrival gathers his fans here, so now he sits in his car while his medicine is administered to him.'
Also read: 'I take my hat off to the way he played': Paul Collingwood in awe of Rishabh Pant
 

MS Dhoni turns to ₹40 Ayurveda treatment in Ranchi for a knee niggle

According to reports, MS Dhoni visited a small-town ayurvedic doctor who is known to use wild plants to heal illnesses while sitting beneath a tree

According to reports, Dhoni started visiting the ayurvedic doctor after his parents found relief from his medication

Injuries are a part of every sportsperson's life and while many opt for expensive treatments, MS Dhoni reportedly turned to Ayurveda for relief.
According to reports, the former India skipper visited a small-town ayurvedic doctor close to Ranchi to get his knee checked as the 41-year-old is facing a niggle. The physician is known to use wild plants to heal illnesses while sitting beneath a tree. For his treatment, Dhoni was charged Rs 40 for a single dosage of medication.
The report adds that Dhoni started visiting the ayurvedic doctor after his parents found relief from his medication. The doctor told IANS that Dhoni comes like a normal patient and has no pride in being a celebrity. However, the news of Dhoni&rsquo;s arrival gathers his fans here, so now he sits in his car while his medicine is administered to him.'
Also read: <a title="'I take my hat off to the way he played': Paul Collingwood in awe of Rishabh Pant" href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/i-take-my-hat-off-to-the-way-he-played-paul-collingwood-in-awe-of-rishabh-pant-1656741369052" target="_blank">'I take my hat off to the way he played': Paul Collingwood in awe of Rishabh Pant</a>
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Cricket West Indies (CWI) have announced the India tour of the West Indies comprising three ODIs and five T20s which will be played between July 22 and August 7.
India dominated West Indies when the team last visited the Caribbean in 2019, winning in all three formats comfortably without losing a single match in any format.
The three ODIs will be played on July 22, 24 and 27 respectively in Trinidad & Tobago iconic Queen’s Park Oval. The final two T20Is will be played at Fort Lauderhill, Florida in the USA. 
India will complete their English tour on July 17 before the West Indies tour.
Also read: 'No one remembers bilateral T20 tourneys': Ravi Shastri bats for 2 IPL seasons in a year

India to play 3 ODIs and 5 T20Is vs West Indies from July 22, schedule announced

India to visit West Indies for 3 ODIs and 5 T20s!

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India will complete their English tour on&nbsp;July 17 before the West Indies tour

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Cricket West Indies (CWI) have announced India's&nbsp;tour of the&nbsp;West&nbsp;Indies comprising three ODIs&nbsp;and five T20s which will be played between July 22&nbsp;and August 7.
India dominated West Indies when the team last visited the Caribbean in&nbsp;2019, winning in all three formats comfortably without losing a single match in any format.
The three ODIs will be played on July 22, 24 and 27 respectively in Trinidad &amp; Tobago iconic Queen&rsquo;s Park Oval. The final two T20Is will be played at Fort Lauderhill, Florida in the USA.&nbsp;
India will complete their English tour on&nbsp;July 17 before the West Indies tour.
Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/no-one-remembers-bilateral-t20-tourneys-ravi-shastri-bats-for-2-ipl-seasons-in-a-year-1654089473806" target="_blank">'No one remembers bilateral T20 tourneys': Ravi Shastri bats for 2 IPL seasons in a year</a>

As England beat India by 7 wickets in the 5th Test in Edgbaston, we analyse the top 5 reasons for that heartbreaking loss.&nbsp;
Batting failure
Poor bowling in the 4th innings
Hanuma Vihari drop Jonny Bairstow
Poor captaincy by Bumrah
Bazball
Also read: India vs England: Rahul Dravid analyses what went wrong for Team India in the 5th Test

SportShala: Top 5 reasons why India lost the Edgbaston Test vs England

From poor batting to Hanuma Vihari dropping Jonny Bairstow, we take a look at the top 5 reasons why Team India lost the Edgbaston Test vs England

As England beat India by 7 wickets in the 5th Test in Edgbaston, we analyse the top 5 reasons for that heartbreaking loss

As England beat India by 7 wickets in the 5th Test in Edgbaston, we analyse the top 5 reasons for that heartbreaking loss.&nbsp;
Batting failure
Poor bowling in the 4th innings
Hanuma Vihari drop Jonny Bairstow
Poor captaincy by Bumrah
Bazball
Also read: <a title="India vs England: Rahul Dravid analyses what went wrong for Team India in the 5th Test" href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/india-vs-england-rahul-dravid-analyses-what-went-wrong-for-team-india-in-the-5th-test-1657031499432" target="_blank">India vs England: Rahul Dravid analyses what went wrong for Team India in the 5th Test</a>

Another final innings goof up, another failure for the Indian team as England chase down 378 runs to register a historic 7-wicket win at Edgbaston. A shoddy show by the Indian bowlers in the last innings turned the game upside down for Jasprit Bumrah-led Indian team. 
The Indian team went all out with pace alongside a lone spinner Ravindra Jadeja, but the strategy misfired for the visitors in the final innings. Their poor show with the ball in the final innings once again came to haunt them in the series decider. Loose deliveries, lack of variations, and questionable economy rate in England’s 2nd innings became India’s nemesis in the final game of the 5-match series vs England.Just as the team struggled against a feeble-looking South African team earlier this year, losing the final two Tests against the Proteas, the Indian attack looked toothless yet again.Despite setting up a daunting 378-run target, India failed to capitalise. Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow who did most of the job on Day 4 continued their good run on the final day as they together wrapped the final match with an unbeaten 269-run partnership, helping the English side register a fourth consecutive win in the longest format.Bumrah’s 2 consecutive wickets on Day 4 did bring some respite after a century stand by the openers, but the inability of other bowlers to contain the English side washed away India’s chances of breaching the Edgbaston fort.After a promising start, India lost the plot completely by the end of the 5th Test. While Bumrah & Shami bowled well in patches, Shardul Thakur & Mohd Siraj spurted out runs. Mohd Siraj (15 overs) was smashed for 6.5 runs/over, while Bumrah (17 overs), Shami’s (15 overs) economy was at around 4.3, Thakur (11 overs) at 5.91, Jadeja (18.4 overs) conceded 3.32 runs per over. In all, India gave away 208 runs in boundaries in the fourth innings. A similar turnaround happened in South Africa, where the Proteas handed India 7-wicket losses in the final two Tests. The Indian bowlers in South Africa too shone at the beginning. However, they failed miserably in the final innings of the low-scoring affairs, eventually losing the series 2-1.There also, India were favourites to win the matches, much like they were when they took a 132-run lead in the first innings in the Edgbaston Test. But like in South Africa, the bowlers failed to close out the game in the final innings once again.India missed out on their first-ever series victory in South Africa, and now they have failed to win their first series in England since 2007 as well.The wait for glory continues for Team India!

India vs England: Fourth innings blues haunt Indian bowlers yet again

India fail to breach Edgbaston Fort

Visitors suffer an embarrassing 7-wicket loss against England. 

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Earlier this year, India missed out on their maiden series victory in South Africa and now they have failed to win their first series in England since 2007 as well.

Another final innings goof up, another failure for the Indian team as England chase down 378 runs to register a <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/india-vs-england-5th-test-root-bairstow-put-on-a-show-as-england-beat-india-by-7-wickets-1657021658697">historic 7-wicket win at Edgbaston.&nbsp;</a> A shoddy show by the Indian bowlers in the last innings turned the game upside down for Jasprit Bumrah-led Indian side.&nbsp;
The Indian team went all out with pace alongside a lone spinner in Ravindra Jadeja, but the strategy misfired for the visitors in the final innings. Their poor show with the ball in the final innings once again came to haunt them in the series-decider. Loose deliveries, lack of variations, and questionable economy rate in England&rsquo;s 2nd innings became India&rsquo;s nemesis in the final game of the 5-match series vs England. Just as the team struggled against a feeble-looking South African team earlier this year, losing the final two Tests against the Proteas, the Indian attack looked toothless yet again. Despite setting up a daunting 378-run target, India failed to capitalise. Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow who did most of the job on Day 4, continued their good run on the final day as they together wrapped the final match with an unbeaten 269-run partnership, helping the English side register a fourth consecutive win in the longest format. Also Read <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/india-vs-england-rahul-dravid-analyses-what-went-wrong-for-team-india-in-the-5th-test-1657031499432">India vs England: Rahul Dravid analyses what went wrong for Team India in the 5th Test</a> Bumrah&rsquo;s 2 consecutive wickets on Day 4 did bring some respite after a century stand by the openers, but the inability of other bowlers to contain the English side washed away India&rsquo;s chances of breaching the Edgbaston fort. After a promising start, India lost the plot completely by the end of the 5th Test. While Bumrah &amp; Shami bowled well in patches, Shardul Thakur &amp; Mohd Siraj spurted out runs. Mohd Siraj (15 overs) was smashed for 6.5 runs/over, while Bumrah (17 overs), Shami&rsquo;s (15 overs) economy was at around 4.3, Thakur (11 overs) at 5.91, Jadeja (18.4 overs) conceded 3.32 runs per over. In all, India gave away 208 runs just in boundaries in the fourth innings.&nbsp; A similar turnaround happened in South Africa, where the Proteas handed India 7-wicket losses in the final two Tests. The Indian bowlers in South Africa too shone at the beginning. However, they failed miserably in the final innings of the low-scoring affairs, eventually losing the series 2-1. There also, India were favourites to win the matches, much like they were when they took a 132-run lead in the first innings in the Edgbaston Test. But like in South Africa, the bowlers failed to close out the game in the final innings once again. India missed out on their first-ever series victory in South Africa, and now they have failed to win their first series in England since 2007 as well. The wait for glory continues for Team India!

Team India head coach Rahul Dravid analysed the reasons behind his team losing the Edgbaston Test vs England. In the post match press conference Dravid said that India could have batted better in the 2nd innings and could have also bowled differently in the 4th innings to bowl England out.
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India vs England: Rahul Dravid analyses what went wrong for Team India in the 5th Test

Team India head coach Rahul Dravid analyses the reasons behind his team losing the Edgbaston Test vs England

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Dravid feels that India could have batted better in the 2nd innings and could have also bowled differently in the 4th innings to bowl England out

Team India head coach Rahul Dravid analysed the reasons behind his team losing the Edgbaston Test vs England. In the post match press conference Dravid said that India could have batted better in the 2nd innings and could have also bowled differently in the 4th innings to bowl England out.
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Ravi Shastri has slammed India's batting approach in the 5th Test vs England and has called it timid. 
As the visitors were bowled out for mere 245 in the 2nd innings of the Edgbaston Test, losing last 7 wickets for just 92 runs, the former India head coach said that India could have batted England out of the contest had they not been defensive and timid in their approach.
'Runs were important at that stage of the game and I thought they just went into a shell, lost those wickets too quickly, and gave enough time for England to bat,' added Shastri.
Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen also questioned India's stand-in skipper Jasprit Bumrah's captaincy and said that he got his tactics all wrong. Pietersen felt that India gave away singles far too easily and didn't have an attacking field.
India has now lost all of their last 3 overseas Tests and bowlers failed to defend good totals in all of those games.
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India vs England: Ravi Shastri slams India's timid batting, Pietersen questions Bumrah's captaincy

As India lost the all-important Edgbaston Test vs England, Ravi Shastri and Kevin Pietersen questioned the 'defensive' batting and captaincy

India could have batted England out of the contest had they not been defensive and timid in their approach: Ravi Shastri

Ravi Shastri has slammed India's batting approach in the 5th Test vs England and has called it timid.&nbsp;
As the visitors were bowled out for a mere 245 in the 2nd innings of the Edgbaston Test, losing the last 7 wickets for just 92 runs, the former India head coach said that India could have batted England out of the contest had they not been defensive and timid in their approach.
'Runs were important at that stage of the game and I thought they just went into a shell, lost those wickets too quickly, and gave enough time for England to bat,' added Shastri.
Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen also questioned India's stand-in skipper Jasprit Bumrah's captaincy and said that he got his tactics all wrong. Pietersen felt that India gave away singles far too easily and didn't have an attacking field.
India has now lost all of their last 3 overseas Tests and bowlers failed to defend good totals in all of those games.
Also read: <a title="India Vs England: Vikram Rathour blames &lsquo;ordinary&rsquo; batting after hosts take control of series-decider" href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/india-vs-england-vikram-rathour-blames-ordinary-batting-after-hosts-take-control-of-series-decider-1656993062038" target="_blank">India Vs England: Vikram Rathour blames &lsquo;ordinary&rsquo; batting after hosts take control of series-decider</a>

Jonny Bairstow and Joe Root put on a show in Edgbaston as England humbled India by 7 wickets in the 5th Test. The hosts shattered India's dream of winning a Test series in England for the first time in 15 years as the 5-match Test series ended at 2-2.
India needed a miracle on the final day to bounce back which was denied to them. Bairstow and Root continued to tame Bumrah's boys and smashed a hundred each. While Root scored his 4th hundred of the series, Bairstow reached the 3-figure mark for the 4th time in the last 5 Test innings.
Indian bowlers looked clueless as the duo carried England over the finish line with an unbeaten 269-run stand. It's now the highest-successful run chase on any England ground and the biggest vs India.
India has now lost 3 consecutive overseas tests, with bowlers failing to defend decent totals in all of those games.
Also read: India Vs England: Vikram Rathour blames ‘ordinary’ batting after hosts take control of series-decider

India vs England 5th Test: Root & Bairstow put on a show as England beat India by 7 wickets

Jonny Bairstow and Joe Root put on a show in Edgbaston as England humbled India by 7 wickets in the 5th Test to draw the 5-match Test series 2-2

Indian bowlers looked clueless as Root and Bairstow carried England over the finish line with an unbeaten 269-run stand

Jonny Bairstow and Joe Root put on a show in Edgbaston as England humbled India by 7 wickets in the 5th Test. The hosts shattered India's dream of winning a Test series in England for the first time in 15 years as the 5-match Test series ended at 2-2.
India needed a miracle on the final day to bounce back which was denied to them. Bairstow and Root continued to tame Bumrah's boys and smashed a hundred each. While Root scored his 4th hundred of the series, Bairstow reached the 3-figure mark for the 4th time in the last 5 Test innings.
Indian bowlers looked clueless as the duo carried England over the finish line with an unbeaten 269-run stand. It's now the highest-successful run chase on any England ground and the biggest vs India.
India has now lost 3 consecutive overseas tests, with bowlers failing to defend decent totals in all of those games.
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