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England vs India – 4th Test After an innings defeat for visitors; teams moved to South London for the 4th test of Pataudi Trophy which was being played at KIA Oval. England didn’t put a foot wrong in the last match and sealed a victory on 4th day. It looked like they certainly found the …
England vs India – 3rd Test After an enthralling win at The Lord’s Cricket Ground, India was all set to face the England team for the 3rd test at Headingly and win 2 in a row. While we expected a good win and taking the series 2-0, England had other plans. They were charged up, …
India vs England – 2nd Test (Lord’s Cricket Ground) Masks, Social distancing or avoiding crowds. You, me and probably most of us, were myopic in our definitions of the new normal. This novel trait has its roots way before pandemic came into the picture. The process was long, but results are worth for all the …
India’s Journey It is a very proud feeling for every Indian fan today to see their teams in Finals. It was a well deserved one. From Australia to India, we have lived their journey of wins and losses. We have seen them fall, rise and win. We may have not entirely lived their experience but …
INDIA vs ENGLAND The 4th and the last test match in the test series of England’s tour of India!! A lot was at stake. With one spot open for World Test Championship, India was eyeing for a win or settle with a draw to ensure a position in finals. With a loss in the last …
Urvi Shah (Author, Beyond the Matches) Mistakes, but whom to blame? Even though it was a quick end to the test match between India and England, it gave a lesson of lifetime. What followed post match was a lot of discussion about the pitch, the nature of the pink ball and so on. A lot …
Urvi Shah (Author, Beyond the Matches) D/N Pink ball Test The Pink ball test was highly anticipated as it was a D/N test match in India and it was happening at the World’s Largest Stadium. The Narendra Modi Stadium previously known as the Motera stadium in Ahmedabad is now World’s largest stadium with the capacity …
Determination and Grit: A factor for success “Determination, with an optimistic attitude is the key to success” ~ Dalai Lama XIV When we experience failure/rejection in life, our thought process gets affected by it. We may end up in a loop of negative thoughts which may affect our performance in the next task at hand. …
India vs England keeps us on the edge of the seat every time! After the loss at Chepauk in the first test, Team India looked forward to the new challenge in the second test. India looked more confident with their body language and stepped in with a positive mindset. It is not a surprise after …
After a highly stressful series both mentally and physically, India had to now face another top quality team, England. With India and England battling out for the position in finals, we saw a rather different approach from the teams. England was playing after their recent tour to Sri Lanka and India was playing after their …