Cricket

Ex-England star speaks on 'handshake' episode during 4th Test

The last few minutes of the Manchester Test were as the modern slang says, absolute cinema. With India having sealed a draw, England skipper Stokes approaches Jadeja to shake hands and call it a day, but to his frustration, Jadeja refused, opting to chase his and Sundar's centuries as they neared the three-figure mark. During the last few overs, England bowled spin and even part-timer Harry Brook and seemingly threw half-hearted deliveries at the duo, with hopes that Jadeja-Sundar would finish off quickly and spare the English attack from more humiliation as they gave away a 311-run lead, which turned into a 114-run lead for India.

2025-07-28T06:41:17.765567+00:00 IST

Gambhir hails Pant for fifty at Manchester despite foot injury

Pant, though unwillingly, has to bow out of the ongoing Test series against England due to a foot injury.

2025-07-28T06:01:02.053735+00:00 IST

Manjrekar slams Stokes for "behaving like spoiled kid"

The series is still alive at 1-2, with the final match at The Oval to start from July 31.

2025-07-28T05:51:47.217741+00:00 IST

"Difficult to put this feeling...": Sundar after first Test ton

After missing out on centuries against England twice in the past, most recently in 2021, when he was left stranded at scores of 85* and 96*, Sundar got his moment when it mattered the most. Promoted to number five for his rock-solid technique to guard an injured Rishabh Pant, Sundar stood tall with leftie and seasoned all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, forging an alliance worth 203 runs.

2025-07-28T04:29:07.157634+00:00 IST

India's heroes from Manchester Test express emotions after draw

To keep the series alive and kicking, India pulled off a miracle at Manchester, with centuries from skipper Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar helping India dig deep and eke out a 114-run win despite trailing by 311 runs after the first innings. India's stubborn resillience and grit rattled the Englishmen and served the visitors a massive psychological advantage ahead of the final Test at The Oval, where they can draw the series.

2025-07-28T04:11:25.137591+00:00 IST

Stokes wants injury substitutes conversation "shut down, stopped"

The Manchester Test would be remembered for India's patience and bravery. Bravery not only against a solid England attack, which resulted in three match-saving centuries from skipper Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar, but also of Pant, who came back to field with a bat in hand despite an injured foot. The left-hander went on to score a half-century and contributed some valuable runs in India's first innings total of 358. Pant's act of resillience, bravery and determination earned him plaudits from fans and ex-players worldwide.

2025-07-28T04:01:11.670874+00:00 IST

Yuvraj hails Team India for "serious temperament" during 4th Test

Records were shattered, the patience of both sides was put to the ultimate test, and Englishmen were left rattled in the end as India out-batted their massive first innings lead with centuries from skipper Shubman Gill, all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar. The series scoreline still reads 1-2 heading into the final Test, giving India a chance to walk out with their heads held high and the series levelled.

2025-07-28T03:42:09.062358+00:00 IST

Stokes becomes 2nd player after Flintoff to achieve rare double

Stokes achieved this milestone during his side's fourth Test match against India at Manchester's Old Trafford Stadium. During the match, he struck a brilliant 198-ball 141, his first century in two years and took six wickets, including a first-innings five-wicket haul.

2025-07-28T02:56:24.882971+00:00 IST

Stokes opens up on chat with Jadeja on Day 5 of Manchester Test

After the completion of the Manchester Test against India, England Test skipper Ben Stokes opened up and revealed the conversation between him and star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja during the last few minutes of the Test match of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025, which was played at Old Trafford.

2025-07-27T22:32:15.752947+00:00 IST

"Hopefully, it settles down...": Ben Stokes on his injury

England Test skipper Ben Stokes provided a fitness update on his hamstring injury, which he got while batting during the third day of the fourth Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 against India, which was played at Old Trafford in Manchester.

2025-07-27T21:58:35.125012+00:00 IST

Stokes shares thoughts on his 141-run knock in Manchester Test

England Test skipper Ben Stokes shared thoughts on his batting performance against India on Day 4 of the fourth Test of the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 against India, which was played at Old Trafford in Manchester.

2025-07-27T21:47:45.828248+00:00 IST

"Fabulous resilience": Tendulkar, Laxman hail Indian batters

India's hard-fought draw in the fourth Test at Old Trafford has not only kept the series alive but also earned rich praise from some of the biggest names in Indian cricket. Legendary batters Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman took to social media to applaud the grit and character shown by the Indian batting unit in saving the Test match under pressure.

2025-07-27T21:20:46.388337+00:00 IST

Gambhir on India's number 3 conundrum

India went with Sai at No.3 in the series opener, but he made zero in the first innings and 30 in the second. He was dropped from the side, and Karun was promoted up the order. However, in three Tests, Nair has mustered only 131 runs at an average of 21.83.

2025-07-27T21:15:52.489410+00:00 IST

India equal own record for most individual 100s in Test series

India's batting brilliance in the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy continued to reach new heights as Washington Sundar's maiden Test hundred in the drawn fourth Test at Manchester took the team's tally of individual centuries in the series to 11, equalling their all-time record set against West Indies at home in 1978-79.

2025-07-27T20:49:59.691229+00:00 IST

Gambhir on Gill proving his talent to critics

As the series stands, Gill has already amassed an unbeaten 722 runs, surpassing Yashasvi Jaiswal's 712 against England at home just last year. Only Sunil Gavaskar has scored more in a single Test series for India, with his 774 runs in the 1971 away tour of the West Indies and 732 at home in 1978-79.

2025-07-27T20:33:45.202527+00:00 IST

Four Indian batters cross 400 runs in single series

During the fourth Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 against England at Old Trafford in Manchester, India registered a unique record as the four batters Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, and Ravindra Jadeja have aggregated 400-plus runs for the first time in a single Test series.

2025-07-27T20:15:22.880630+00:00 IST

"No decision made on Bumrah playing 5th Test": Gautam Gambhir

Gautam Gambhir spoke on Jasprit Bumrah playing in the fifth Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy against England starting from July 31 at the Oval.

2025-07-27T19:35:37.281624+00:00 IST

India’s batting brilliance sets new benchmark

India's batting unit has been in red-hot form throughout the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, and their consistency has now earned them a place in the record books. With one Test still to play, India have already posted seven scores of 350 or more in the series, the most by any team in a single Test series in the history of the game.

2025-07-27T19:33:59.418350+00:00 IST

Jagadeesan replaces Pant for final Test in England

Rishabh Pant had a fracture to his right foot during the first innings in Manchester, and it's official that Narayan Jagadeesan has been added to the squad as his replacement, according to the website of the International Cricket Council (ICC).

2025-07-27T19:06:21.324904+00:00 IST

Gambhir confirms Pant out of 5th Test due to injury

Rishabh Pant, who was forced to leave the field when a toe-crushing yorker from England pacer Chris Woakes struck him on the right foot while batting in the first innings of the fourth Test.

2025-07-27T19:05:59.853189+00:00 IST

"Gave it everything": Stokes wins Player of the Match

Stokes admitted England had exhausted all options in trying to win the game,"We threw everything at them, and they were able to live up to the pressure of the final day. All the hard work was done by India."

2025-07-27T18:51:27.805385+00:00 IST