The praises will be (rightfully) sung for Ben Stokes. But let Jack Leach’s contribution not be forgotten. Sometimes it’s 92 that gets the job done, sometimes it’s 1*(17). Second fiddle. First rate.
#ENGvAUS
Bazball will win England more games.
Bazball will lose England more games too.
Bazball ensures Test cricket always wins, though. Take a bow, this magnificent England team.
#NZvENG
After Devdutt Padikkal’s brilliance in Dubai yesterday, it was the sensational Sanju Samson show in Sharjah today. A good couple of days for Kerala-born batsmen then. Not surprising - we’re in the UAE after all!
#IPL20
The things you have to worry about as an international cricketer these days - fetch the ball if it’s been hit for a six into the stands off your teammate. These are truly crazy times.
#AUSvNZ
#SCG
Another stirring chapter of the Fawad Alam story is playing out at the Bay Oval. Regardless of how this Test match goes, this has been a truly inspirational knock. So many life lessons.
#NZvPAK
To any kid growing up with cricket in the 80s, it was impossible not to be mesmerised by the wiles of Abdul Qadir enticing and dismissing a generation of batters around the world.
The apple hasn’t fallen far from the tree! Abdul would’ve been a happy man today.
#PAKvSA
#Usman
On some nights they clear the fence. On some nights they get caught on the boundary. Cricket is a great leveller. Thanks for the entertainment, Carlos Brathwaite!
#CWC19
#WIvNZ
Lovely moment. Thanks to ICC Digital for alerting us. Great job by the alert camera ops to pick this up in a wicket break and a super job by our VT ops to go back and find the shots. Thanks to the director, producer and commentators for then taking over. So many heroes.
#ICCTV
With India fans giving Steve Smith a tough time fielding in the deep,
@imVkohli
suggested they applaud the Australian instead.
Absolute class 👏
#SpiritOfCricket
#ViratKohli
For Pakistan, last night’s game was as close as it gets in modern-day sport to perfection.
Every dream, every visualization, every shadow stroke was realized out in the middle.
The perfect game, really.
#INDvPAK
#T20WorldCup
We always hoped Ashwin would have a decisive say in the result of the Sydney Test. We just didn’t expect it to be a contribution of 39* from 128 balls.
Battered, bruised, but unbeaten. Well done, sir.
#AUSvIND
Jasprit Bumrah on his captaincy debut:
Broke a world record with the bat ✅
Made a mark with the ball ✅
And now, this…
Took an absolute screamer ✅
Can’t keep him out!
#ENGvIND
Not a shabby series for the stand-in skipper!
On another note, it’s realistic to imagine that this XI might never play a Test match together again. What a way to sign off!
#AUSvIND
Interesting post-match presention. Both Virat Kohli and Player of the Match Jasprit Bumrah stressing on how vital the Ranji Trophy and the First Class structure has been in grooming the Indian players for greater things in Test cricket. Good, classy counter attack.
#AUSvIND
Good on
@bhogleharsha
for getting Marnus Labuschagne’s pronunciation right. Teaching his Aussie co-commentators on how to get the name of one of their own right. Professional pride is a beautiful thing!
#CheteshwarJadeja
#AUSvIND
Pujara: 205 balls
Pant: 118 balls
Vihari: 161 balls (unbeaten)
Ashwin: 128 balls (unbeaten)
What a great tribute to the man who faced more deliveries (31,258) than anyone else in Tests, since such records have been kept!
#HappyBirthdayRahulDravid
#AUSvIND
There’s lots to like about Deepak Chahar. Skills with the ball, smarts with the bat…didn’t mind the scrap to eke out a win. Tremendous attitude.
A triumph for the familiar MSD method - take it deep and put the bowling under pressure. Worked tonight!
#SLvIND
Good to see that
@DineshKarthik
has picked up exactly where he left off.
It was nice to catch him last night on Sky’s coverage of the T20 Blast
#SURvMID
London derby. Here’s wishing him well on what will be a busy season in England for him!
When de Kock’s miss off Bumrah cost Mumbai Indians 4 byes in the penultimate over, the final seemed lost. And then this happened. There’s the average international sportsman, and then there’s Bumrah. Class.
#VivoIPLFinal
The monkey is off their backs finally…and how!
Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Mohammad Rizwan too good for India on the night.
#INDvPAK
#T20WorldCup
Sad that even with all the destigmatisation around this debate, some people still feel this way. This is not a matter of law, not opinion.
Anderson is entitled to bowl inswingers whenever he chooses to. Defending your stumps is a skill, much like alertness around the crease.
He can bowl anywhere, boss the Powerplay, keep the batsmen honest, win Man of the Match, do it all, while casually paying homage to one of the greats whose birthday week is being celebrated. 2/22. Well played, Ravi Ashwin!
#TwoForTwentyTwo
#RichieBenaud
Take a bow, Sri Lanka! Winning a Test series in South Africa remains a dream for most teams. This is perhaps the biggest ever achievement by an Asian side away. And may I say I love the fact that the band at St George’s Park was playing Scatman’s World...
#SAvSL
#ScatmanJohn
“Standing on the shoulders of giants”
Ten years on at the Wankhede, Virat Kohli’s Sachin Tendulkar moment…
#ICCTV
’s tribute to the award-winning Mid-Day photographer Atul Kamble’s famous picture.
#INDvNZ
#CWC23
Wanderers, Trent Bridge and now Adelaide - India have now won a Test in South Africa, England and Australia in the same year. Cheteshwar Pujara has been a major contributor in each of these wins. Time for some perceptions to change.
#Che
#AUSvIND
Love this nod to history with Australia’s retro kit. 5 AM alarm, cup of tea, putting the TV on, McDermott and Reid opening the bowling to Srikkanth and Gavaskar, Benaud setting up the match and throwing to Lawry and Chappell for the 1st stint of commentary...
#MemoriesUnlocked
Have been around for many years but this was the first time I led the team in blue. Even though it was a warm-up game, it felt special and a great honour. Big thanks to all who have always supported and for the wishes.
Proud of being a part of this team 🇮🇳
What have I just seen? Nicholas Pooran, you’ve got to be kidding me! The athleticism or the awareness - I can’t decide what to be in more awe of!
#IPL2020
#KXIPvsRR
Flashback to 2001, to a "Harsha Online" episode on ESPN Star Sports where
@sachin_rt
was the guest, and the production team had managed to get
@MarkKnopfler
to dial in and speak to Sachin. Still remember how overwhelmed the little master was.
#TVGold
@joybhattacharj
@bhogleharsha
It was, as always, such a joy to meet
@MarkKnopfler
for breakfast and chat about music, sports and life! A great musician, human being and truly the Sultan of Swing🎸
Four years ago, the great Ian Smith called the
#CWC15
semi-final home for New Zealand against South Africa at Eden Park. Here he is again trying to work his magic at Old Trafford.
#INDvNZ
#CWC19
Great to see Shivam Mavi back playing and doing well. We can only pray that the cricketing gods smile on him and bless him with continued good health.
#ICCU19CWC2018
We know about his growth as a cricketer, but it's been truly fascinating to watch Virat Kohli's growth as a person and role model. He's found such a lovely, mature voice. The critics will point to his white line fever, but that's all it is.
#Class
If Andre Russell’s 48*(13) chasing 205 yesterday was special, Alzarri Joseph’s 6/12 defending only 136 is arguably one better! The men from the Caribbean continue to light up the IPL so brilliantly.
#SRHvMI
A special day for India, winning the inaugural ICC Women’s
#U19T20WorldCup
!
Thanks as ever to
@sunsetandvine
for helping to put this coverage together with us.
Very proud of the commentary team and some of the
#futurestars
we’ve unearthed on the mic 🎙️ as well!
#ICCTV
To those who argue that in specific instances, non-strikers do not actually gain an advantage, being lazy and not alert is reason enough to lose your wicket. If you step out of the crease before the ball is actually delivered, you’re fair game. Stay in please.
It’s a legal dismissal. The only thing against the spirit of the game here is the batter trying to gain an unfair advantage. Well done, Deepti Sharma.
#EngvInd
Very happy for Ajinkya Rahane. Captained India to one of its best 1st innings bowling performances overseas against a tough side, and now has a fighting, potentially match-defining century to his name. Now to go on and win this somehow.
#NiceGuysFinishFirstToo
#AUSvIND