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The first three Tests can automatically be included in the WTC league phase while the other two count as ‘regular’ Ashes Tests.

A fairer format for the World Test Championship

Shahied Afridi was the definition of “wild lucky hitter”. Pant’s a proper attacking batsman in the mould of Viv Richards, Sehwag, and Gilchrist. Long may his feats continue!

Anderson gobsmacked as Pant hits one of the most bonkers shots in Test cricket history

Pant will eventually end up exceeding Gilchrist’s feats (and comfortably at that too), I reckon.

Anderson gobsmacked as Pant hits one of the most bonkers shots in Test cricket history

I reckon Pant has actually matched Foakes as a ‘keeper this series……what would the Baggy Greens give for a player like Pant? They’re stuck with Payne, instead.

Typical Pant ton puts India in control over England

It’s no coincidence that Stokes was involved in a bar brawl that left people badly hurt though. Can’t recall Kolhi ever doing something like that!

Ben Stokes plays down verbal exchange with Virat Kohli

The wicket for the first Test was an absolute road. The second Test wicket had something in it for both batters and bowlers since day one.

Did England have a bad wicket or just play bad cricket?

The wicket used in the first Test didn’t really deteriorate for the first 3.5 days though.

Did England have a bad wicket or just play bad cricket?

England wouldn’t have won even if they had batted first. The pitch was turning square from day 1.

Did England have a bad wicket or just play bad cricket?

“Pitch and weather” info, apparently. And it happened in Pakistan, so not sure if the bookmaker was called “John”.

Did England have a bad wicket or just play bad cricket?

To be fair though, it should be either the Poms or India. The Baggy Greens don’t really deserve a spot in the finals given that they refused to play South Africa…..

NZ vs either India or England will be a wonderful contest for the ultimate title in cricket!

India vs England: Highlights from the first two Test matches

Pant has a ways to go…..but I reckon he’ll get there eventually.

India vs England: Highlights from the first two Test matches

That was a ball for the ages!

India vs England: Highlights from the first two Test matches

Root’s was a flat-track score, albeit a huge one. The real English standout for me was James Anderson. That man’s a wizard with a cricket ball, the likes of which I haven’t seen since Wazim Akram.

I reckon the Baggy Greens are going to really struggle against Jimmy, Broady, Jofra, Woody, and Stone, come the Ashes!

India vs England: Highlights from the first two Test matches

Well said, Paul. Couldn’t agree with you more!

Why are England so stubborn about turning pitches?

Well said, Jacko!

Virat Kohli waits for review to prove he's been clean bowled

Lol. Reason’s British, not Kiwi.

Virat Kohli waits for review to prove he's been clean bowled

Only to you.

New Zealand has extremely high human-development scores, low infant mortality-rates, high life expectancy. It is a highly-functional democracy, and a thriving free-market economy with a high per-capita GDP, and, overall, a high standard of living which marks it out as a fully-developed first-world country.

The all-time ROW XI to play against India in India

To be fair though, Paine is a bog avergae cricketer. Especially when compared to Kolhi.

'You can see off stump!' - Virat Kohli incensed as Joe Root given not out on 'plumb LBW'

Quit attacking Paul just because you disagree with him. This here’s a classic example of a tu quoque argument.

'You can see off stump!' - Virat Kohli incensed as Joe Root given not out on 'plumb LBW'

I think you make a very valid point here. I agree, must’ve been hard to face the famous Indian spin-quartets of decades gone by.

The all-time ROW XI to play against India in India

Yes, Tim. That makes sense.

My Best-Ever Aussie XI:

1. Hayden. 2. Warner. 3. Ponting. 4. Steve Smith. 5. Allan Border. 6. Steve Waugh. 7. Adam Gilchrist. 8. Cummins. 9. Gillespie. 10. Warne. 11. McGrath.

The all-time ROW XI to play against India in India

In general, Tim. In general. His bowling average in NESA + Windies was about the same as his bowling average in the Indian subcontinent. This man was the definition of consistency. A non-classical left-armer who was very much in the Jadega mould.

The all-time ROW XI to play against India in India

Correct. It’s the captain’s responsibility to seek an explanation when there’s such a high degree of incongruity. Most Aussie fans can’t seem to wait to crucify the man – just because it happens to be Kholi.

'You can see off stump!' - Virat Kohli incensed as Joe Root given not out on 'plumb LBW'

Agreed. The cricketing masses deserve an explanation.

'You can see off stump!' - Virat Kohli incensed as Joe Root given not out on 'plumb LBW'

Horrendous umpiring. Joe Root should’ve been back in the shed there…..this is why DRS needs to be fixed ASAP. Oh,and bring back neutral umpires while you’re at it too.

'You can see off stump!' - Virat Kohli incensed as Joe Root given not out on 'plumb LBW'

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