The venue’s characteristics — offering early movement for seamers before easing into a batting-friendly surface — has often compounded India’s struggles against England’s swing bowlers.

The current Indian squad touring England does not have a single batter who has even scored a half-century at Old Trafford.

He once frustrated Sachin Tendulkar with the gloves. Now, Jack Russell is drawing acclaim (and profits) with a paintbrush.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 14-year-old Indian cricketer, is making waves in England. He is part of the India U19 team. Suryavanshi played a key role in the Youth ODI series win. He also scored a ...