Old Trafford News

Joe Root’s masterclass at Old Trafford not only tilted the match and series in England’s favor but also solidified his legacy as one of cricket’s greatest batters. Having surpassed Bradman and Ponting, the question now is whether Root can one day eclipse Tendulkar’s seemingly untouchable records.   

Michael Vaughan’s rallying call to India is clear: channel Virat Kohli’s trademark intensity and win the big moments. For Shubman Gill and the young core, this is both a challenge and an opportunity to prove they can lead India into a new era.   

Only six Indian batters have scored over 1000 Test runs in England. These legends showcased technical brilliance and mental toughness in one of cricket’s most challenging environments. Their innings have become iconic chapters in Indian cricket history.   

The spotlight at Old Trafford will undoubtedly fall on Joe Root, who boasts a magnificent record at this historic ground. India just like Edgbaston till this year, haven't won a single Test since 1936. Equally menacing is England's captain, Ben Stokes.

Jasprit Bumrah has firmly established himself as the greatest Indian pacer of this era, showcasing unmatched skill and consistency across the globe. The Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series has been a captivating battle, with England currently holding a 2-1 lead after a thrilling 22-run victory in the third Test at Lord's. Ryan ten Doeschate, while discussing Bumrah's availability, seemed to accidentally confirm the inevitable.

After a thrilling 22-run victory against India in the 3rd Test at Lord's, Ben Stokes' England now leads the five-match Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series 2-1. As the action shifts to Old Trafford, Manchester, for the 4th Test starting July 23, England looks to solidify its position with some key changes. Let's take a look at possible changes.

The Indian cricket team will start a new era in Tests with a five-match series against England, starting June 20. With Shubman Gill as the new Test captain and Rishabh Pant as vice-captain, India are all set to enter the transition phase after the retirements of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravichandran Ashwin. Dates, Timings, Venues, Squads, Live Streaming: Here's all you need to know about the much-anticipated series.  

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After a poor first-half display, with Atalanta taking a 2-0 lead in at the break, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer`s team turned the game - and possibly their season -- around with a thunderous performance.

Quixall made 184 appearances for the Reds, scoring 56 goals, before moving on to Oldham Athletic in 1964. The former Manchester United forward also earned five senior caps for England, having first played for his country as a schoolboy. Quixall was Sir Matt Busby's first signing after the Munich Air Disaster in 1958 and the transfer fee of 45,000 pounds was a British record at the time.

Archer will be available for selection for the third and final Test against West Indies,beginning July 24 at Old Trafford in Manchester.  

The club`s managing director Richard Arnold said the seats would improve spectator safety in areas where fans are prone to standing more often during games.

Australia retained the Ashes with victory in the fourth Test at Old Trafford, where Smith continued his brilliant series with a double-century and a second innings 82.

Waugh said that while the performance alone is extraordinary, the fact that this is Smith's first Test series in 16 months after his fall from grace in the 2018 Newlands ball-tampering scandal that led to him losing the Australian captaincy and being slapped with a one year ban by Cricket Australia makes it all the more incredible.

England need another 365 runs to win with eight wickets remaining heading into the final day and they will resume with Jason Roy and Joe Denly at the crease.

England were left rattled in the very first over of their second innings with Pat Cummins dismissing Rory Burns and Joe Root off consecutive deliveries.

Australia were set back by Stuart Broad and Jofra Archer in the early part of the innings as they dismissed David Warner, Marcus Harris, Marnus Labuschagne and Travis Head before they could make a significant difference to the scorecard.  

Flintoff was captain in 2006-07 when Australia inflicted emphatic revenge with a 5-0 hammering but was also part of the 2009 Ashes winning side.

Max also got to meet his two favourite players -- Steve Smith and Pat Cummins.

The fans, who were reportedly seated near the boundary line where Archer was fielding had shouted: "Jofra, show us your passport."