Mindset change behind success: Duckett

[ad_1] LEEDS: Ben Duckett believes a change of mindset has inspired his successful return to Test cricket after a brilliant century laid the foundation for England’s remarkable win in their series opener with India. Duckett’s commanding 149 was the key innings as England successfully chased an imposing total of 371 to win by five wickets … Read more

Duckett stars as England stun India

[ad_1] LEEDS: Ben Duckett smashed a superb hundred while Joe Root hit an unbeaten half-century as England chased a massive 371-run target at Headingley on Tuesday. Joe Root finished with 53 not out with wicketkeeper Jamie Smith unbeaten on 44 as England complete the record run-chase with five wickets to spare. This was England’s second … Read more

Bumrah strikes but Duckett and Pope hold firm

[ad_1] LEEDS: India spearhead Jasprit Bumrah struck an early blow before England’s Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope kept the tourists at bay on Saturday to leave the first Test at Headingley intriguingly poised. At tea on the second day, England were 107-1 in reply to India’s first innings 471, a deficit of 364 runs. Duckett, … Read more