IND vs ENG 2nd Test, Day One, Edgbaston: With grit and wit, captain Shubman Gill keeps India’s ship afloat through rough seas

IND vs ENG 2nd Test, Day One, Edgbaston: With grit and wit, captain Shubman Gill keeps India’s ship afloat through rough seas

A bit harsh on himself, Indian captain Shubman Gill had said he should have batted ‘more responsibly’ and scored 50 more runs in the first Test at Headingley that India lost. Not to forget that he had made 147. On Day 1 of the second Test, Gill walked the talk. His unbeaten of 114 from … Read more

‘England will be very, very happy if Jasprit Bumrah plays only three Tests’: Ian Bell

‘England will be very, very happy if Jasprit Bumrah plays only three Tests’: Ian Bell

That Jasprit Bumrah will only play three of the five Test matches of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy is something that India have maintained since before the start of the series. However, former England batsman Ian Bell has said he would be “amazed” if this actually ends up happening, especially if he sits out matches with the … Read more

Aakash Chopra on Jasprit Bumrah playing only three Test matches: I am thinking whether it was required to publicize it

Aakash Chopra on Jasprit Bumrah playing only three Test matches: I am thinking whether it was required to publicize it

Even before the series started between India and England, the former’s ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah has said he will only be available for three Tests in the series, citing his injury concerns. However, former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra was critical of the team management’s strategy regarding the decision to make Bumrah’s availability public. “Bumrah said … Read more

He poured a drink over Jimmy Anderson on an Ashes tour…He is now England’s answer to Virender Sehwag: David Lloyd on Ben Duckett

He poured a drink over Jimmy Anderson on an Ashes tour…He is now England’s answer to Virender Sehwag: David Lloyd on Ben Duckett

England opener Ben Duckett played a sublime 149-run innings to help the hosts chase a massive 371 runs in the final innings of Leeds at Headingly in the first Test. The opener was fluent with his sweeping and reverse sweeping, and former England cricketer David Lloyd has compared him to former Indian attacking opener Virender … Read more

He’s taken over from, Kohli, and then Rohit Sharma… didn’t quite have that on-field aura: Nasser Hussain gives verdict on Shubman Gill’s captaincy

He’s taken over from, Kohli, and then Rohit Sharma… didn’t quite have that on-field aura: Nasser Hussain gives verdict on Shubman Gill’s captaincy

It was the first game Shubman Gill led the Indian side as skipper. Although batting-wise on a good batting pitch, India did manage to pile on runs both in the first and the second innings, it is with the ball on the field that Gill, with his bowlers, failed to create opportunities to pick 20 … Read more

IND vs ENG: How the game ebbed and flowed towards an England stroll

IND vs ENG: How the game ebbed and flowed towards an England stroll

During the 78th over of the England innings, skipper Shubman Gill and his trump card, Jasprit Bumrah, were having a long chat at mid-on. Bowler Shardul Thakur and batsman Joe Root were waiting for their conversation to get over. With the new ball due in a couple of overs, England on 341/5, needed only 29 … Read more

Cracks opening up, Headingley is like a subcontinent pitch on Day 5, says KL Rahul as India eye famous win

Cracks opening up, Headingley is like a subcontinent pitch on Day 5, says KL Rahul as India eye famous win

Going into the final day of the first Test, there is plenty of intrigue around the Headingley pitch which hasn’t showed any big signs of deteriorating. When Day 4 began it was lively before a few deliveries kept low as the day progressed with spinners getting some purchase from the rough. As England go into … Read more

India vs England Leeds Test record: When Tendulkar, Dravid and Ganguly centuries stunned Headingley in 2002

India vs England Leeds Test record: When Tendulkar, Dravid and Ganguly centuries stunned Headingley in 2002

India vs England 2025: Shubman Gill’s India are slated to take on Ben Stokes’ England in their first Test of the new World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle, starting Friday, at the famous Headingley Grounds in Leeds. The hallowed venue, one of the oldest in the UK, has witnessed several iconic Test matches in recent years, … Read more

India vs England: From predictability of Bazball to new Indian era in Tests, reasons to watch series

India vs England: From predictability of Bazball to new Indian era in Tests, reasons to watch series

The Indian cricket team starts a new era under captain Shubman Gill on Friday when the first Test of the India versus England series starts in Leeds. India legend Sachin Tendulkar believes that India will return from England victorious with a 3-1 scoreline. Naseer Hussain believes it will be 3-1 in England’s favour. Ahead of … Read more

‘Important to pick the better bowler’: Harbhajan Singh on Shardul Thakur-Nitish Reddy debate for 1st India vs England Test

‘Important to pick the better bowler’: Harbhajan Singh on Shardul Thakur-Nitish Reddy debate for 1st India vs England Test

With Shardul Thakur’s return to the Test squad for the England tour, the competition for the pace-bowling all-rounder’s spot in the India XI has intensified, and former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has backed the Mumbaikar to pip Nitish Kumar Reddy for the first match, starting on Friday at Leeds. Both Thakur and Nitish were part … Read more