Kevin Pietersen has played many wonderful innings during his career. Two of his finest Test knocks have come at the Adelaide Oval. He returns to his happy hunting ground as England look to square the Ashes 2013-14 series after losing the first Test at Brisbane.
England have had a tough time in the Ashes 2013-14 series so far. They were outplayed in the first Test and then had key batsman Jonathan Trott fly back home due to a stress-related illness. Just days ahead of the second Test, they need someone to fill in for Trott. Gary Ballance seems to...
England have understood that Australia’s tactic is to prepare wickets with some zip and bounce in the Ashes 2013-14 series. It worked wonders in the first Test at the Gabba and, although not every single pitch will have the same bounce, one knows what to expect. Mitchell Johnson excelled in the role of the...
India's squad for the tour of South Africa has not raised many eyebrows as this looks like the group of players that will be there for the next few years. Obviously there will be some who might have missed out and some selected despite indifferent performances. The batting looks more or less settled, but it is the bowling which will hold the key to India’s success in the Test series. Shrikant Shankar has more…
Australia won the first Ashes 2013-14 Test against England by a whopping 381-run margin. They outplayed the Ashes holders in every single department. Talk of Australia blitzing England in the remaining Tests has already started by the Australian fans and more importantly the Australian media. Shrikant Shankar is of the opinion that Australia cannot get carried away and they should not write off England so early in the series.
Australia hammered England from all corners to comprehensively win the first Ashes 2013-14 Test in Brisbane at The Gabba. Their 381-run triumph helped them to their first win in 10 Test matches. England were blitzed by the pace of Mitchell Johnson as they lost their first Test against the old rivals after eight matches. Shrikant Shankar discusses the first Test.
Australia thumped England by a massive 381-run margin in the first Ashes 2013-14 Test in Brisbane at The Gabba. England were bowled out for 179 in their second innings as Mitchell Johnson took five wickets. A couple of rain delays could not stop Australia’s charge as they wrapped up the match on Day Four itself.
An early tea was taken on Day Four of the first Ashes 2013-14 Test in Brisbane at The Gabba as a result of a passing storm. England were at 142 for four when heavy rains unleashed over the ground. The storm had passed quickly, but the umpires called for an early break so that the ground staff can ready the playing surface when play resumes.
England are at 98 for three in their second innings at lunch on Day Four of the first Ashes 2013-14 Test in Brisbane at The Gabba. Kevin Pietersen (26) was the only wicket to fall in the morning session on Sunday. Australia need another seven wickets to go 1-0 up in the series, while England need an improbable 463 runs to win.
Australia won the toss on Day One and elected to bat first. Stuart Broad starred with the ball for England as he took six wickets as Australia were bowled out for 295. Brad Haddin top-scored with 94. England were bowled out for 136. Mitchell Johnson took four wickets. In the second innings, Australia declared at 401 for seven. David Warner top-scored with 124 and Michael Clarke scored 113. They set England a target of 561 runs. England were at 24 for two at stumps on Day Three.