Tag: 1st Test, Ben Stokes, Chris Woakes, England v Pakistan, Jos Buttler, Ollie Pope, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Test Cricket
Ollie Pope: Ben Stokes a massive miss for us, but we are not reliant on one player
CricXtasy StaffAug 11, 2020
England middle-order batsman Ollie Pope wrote a blog on the big win for England in the first Test against Pakistan, on how much an impact Stokes’ absence will be...
Wasim Akram: Pakistan lacked flair in the 4th innings of first Test
CricXtasy StaffAug 09, 2020
Former legendary Pakistan speedster Wasim Akram was critical of Azhar Ali’s captaincy, stating that he missed a trick after his side failed to defend a 4th innings...
Felt like I owed the team: Jos Buttler
CricXtasy StaffAug 09, 2020
Jos Buttler, who was one of the two main architects of England’s successful run-chase of 277 against Pakistan in the first Test at Old Trafford, admitted to have...
England v Pakistan, 1st Test, Day 4 – Woakes, Buttler guide England to nervy 3-wicket win
Rajarshi DasAug 09, 2020
An enthralling contest between hosts England and Pakistan came to a gripping conclusion at the fag end of day 4, with the hosts sneaking home with 3 wickets to spare,...
We have to bat positively in the 4th Innings: Chris Woakes
CricXtasy StaffAug 08, 2020
England all rounder Chris Woakes, who provided big breakthroughs to England with the ball yesterday, said after the end of the first day’s play that England need...
England v Pakistan, 1st Test, Day 3, Pakistan capitulate as England fight back
Rajarshi DasAug 08, 2020
An inspiring display from the England bowlers and a very familiar Pakistan batting capitulation saw the game come right back in the balance at the end of day 3, as...
Shadab Khan gives a lot of balance to the team: Misbah ul-Haq
CricXtasy StaffAug 07, 2020
Pakistan head coach Misbah ul-Haq felt that Shadab Khan‘s presence in the XI provided a good balance to the team, which has been absent for a while. Misbah, who...
England v Pakistan, 1st Test, Day 2 – Pakistan quicks fire up after Shan Masood hits maiden 150
Rajarshi DasAug 07, 2020
After Shan Masood was rewarded for his persistence against tough spells from the English bowlers with a big hundred, the Pakistan bowlers backed up his gargantuan...
Babar Azam at the same level as Kohli and Smith: Nasser Hussain
CricXtasy StaffAug 06, 2020
Former England captain Nasser Hussain opinionated that Pakistan’s Babar Azam is at the same level as the likes of Virat Kohli or Steve Smith, after his sparkling...
England v Pakistan, 1st Test, Day 1: Rain plays spoilsport amidst exciting day’s play
CricXtasy StaffAug 06, 2020
“Rain, rain go away, let Babar come and play,” were probably the words that were coming to the mind of the Pakistan Cricket supporters, and to an extent, a few...