Cricket

Shubman Gill hails Indian batters following Manchester Test draw

Indian Test captain Shubman Gill lauded the batting unit of the team as they managed to end the fourth Test of the ongoing five-match series of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 in a draw on Sunday.

2025-07-27T18:38:00.910949+00:00 IST

A look at three great Indian miracles away from home

Only twice have India batted out more overs in the third innings to save a Test after conceding a first innings lead of 300-plus: (476/4 in 180 overs vs NZ, Napier, 2009) and (318/4 in 148 overs vs ENG, Lord's, 1979)

2025-07-27T17:42:53.977515+00:00 IST

Jadeja scripts history in England with record-breaking century

Ravindra Jadeja continued to etch his name in Indian cricket folklore with a heroic unbeaten 107 at Old Trafford, Manchester, that not only helped India secure a hard-fought draw in the fourth Test but also saw him break several records along the way.

2025-07-27T17:38:52.790971+00:00 IST

Tons from Gill, Jadeja, Sundar pull off a stellar draw for India

India batted for more than five sessions to save the Manchester Test. India at the end of the final session on Day 5 were 425/4 with Jadeja 107* and Sundar 101* unbeaten on the crease. The duo added 203 runs for the fifth wicket.

2025-07-27T17:17:22.907760+00:00 IST

Asia Cup 2025: 'Sport must go on, but...,' says Sourav Ganguly

"I am okay. The sport must go on. At the same time, Pahalgam should not happen, but the sport must go on. Terrorism must not happen; it needs to be stopped. India took a strong stance towards terrorism... Sport needs to be played," Ganguly told ANI.

2025-07-27T16:39:32.499295+00:00 IST

Jadeja completes 1000 runs and 30 wickets in Tests at England

Star India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja on Sunday, during the second session of the fifth and final day of the fourth Test, which is being played at Old Trafford in Manchester, joined the likes of England's Wilfred Rhodes and West Indies' Garry Sobers to become the third cricketer to score 1000 runs and pick 30 wickets in an away country.

2025-07-27T16:08:35.736017+00:00 IST

Duleep Trophy 2025-26: Tilak Varma to lead South Zone

India batter Tilak Varma is set to lead South Zone in the upcoming 2025-26 Duleep Trophy, which kicks off on August 28 in Bengaluru. The 15-member squad brings together a mix of youth and experience, with four players from Kerala's impressive Ranji Trophy 2024-25 campaign making the cut, as per ESPN.

2025-07-27T16:07:58.591484+00:00 IST

Gritty fifties from Sundar,Jadeja help India take lead at Tea

At Tea, India reached 322/4, taking a slender lead of 11 runs, thanks to an unbeaten 100-run partnership between the two all-rounders.

2025-07-27T15:45:21.830360+00:00 IST

"Proper captain’s knock": Irfan Pathan, Kaif hail Shubman Gill

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan and ex-cricketer Mohammed Kaif heaped praise on Indian Test captain Shubman Gill, who continued his dream run with the bat, notching up his fourth century of the series on the final day of the fourth Test at Old Trafford, Manchester.

2025-07-27T14:51:27.255060+00:00 IST

Reddy breaks silence on reports of his exit from SRH

Indian star all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy (NKR) rubbished reports of leaving the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) franchise after the conclusion of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.

2025-07-27T14:23:29.547351+00:00 IST

Karthik on Shubman Gill's heroic performance in Manchester test

Gill carved his name alongside legends as he smashed his fourth century of the series -- a superbly composed 103 on the final day of the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford on Sunday.

2025-07-27T12:42:07.576022+00:00 IST

Manchester Test: Gill's 103 keeps India's chances alive to draw

Indian Test captain Shubman Gill exceptional innings of 103 keeps his side in the game as hius side posted 223 runs with the loss of four wickets at the end of the first session on Day 5 against England in the ongoing Manchester Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 on Sunday which is being played at Old Trafford.

2025-07-27T12:40:48.188458+00:00 IST

Gill joins Bradman, Gavaskar in century hall of fame

At the historic Old Trafford in Manchester, Shubman Gill carved his name alongside legends as he smashed his fourth century of the series, a superbly composed 103 on the final day of the fourth Test against England, while India is still trailing by 88 runs.

2025-07-27T12:36:20.741849+00:00 IST

Manjrekar slams India's "quite poor" selection during Eng tour

Manjrekar was speaking on ESPNCricinfo. During the series, Team India has continued with its 'Bat Deep' approach, allowing for all-rounders like Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur/Nitish Kumar Reddy and Washington Sundar to play at the same time, instead of opting for one extra pure batter or spinner in Kuldeep Yadav.

2025-07-27T08:36:29.505912+00:00 IST

What do rain forecasts say ahead of 5th day of 4th Test?

With Joe Root and Ben Stokes' massive centuries giving the Three Lions a gigantic 311-run lead over India, which scored 358 in their first innings, the task of achieving a win looks near impossible, with India having scored 174/2, with Gill (78*) and KL (87*) standing strong after the visitors lost two quick wickets for no run. A draw looks extremely possible and will keep the series alive going into The Oval, with a 1-2 scoreline. Perhaps a miracle could occur if India bats aggressively for first two sessions, secures a lead and gives England something to chase during the final session.

2025-07-27T08:09:29.766395+00:00 IST

Ponting backs Sudharsan to be "good enough" for number 3 spot

The number three debate was once again up following a shaky start to India's second innings at Manchester. Aiming to overcome a 311-run deficit, Chris Woakes sent opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sudharsan both packing for ducks. In the previous innings though, Sudharsan had shown signs of promise and his remarkable temperament, scoring 61 in 151 balls with seven fours, powering India to 358 along with other fifties from Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant.

2025-07-27T07:38:56.263830+00:00 IST

Manjrekar hails KL Rahul for his "mental stamina" during Eng tour

KL is enjoying a rich run of form in England, having scored 508 runs in eight innings at an average of 72.57, with two centuries and two fifties each. He is India's second-highest run-getter in the series. This is his most successful Test series ever and in absence of legendary batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, KL has played the role of senior statesman of the team to the perfection.

2025-07-27T06:32:09.778255+00:00 IST

KL, Gill on verge of landmark tons during 5th day at Manchester

Putting the innings back on track after Chris Woakes reduced India to 0/2, just minutes after the hosts had conceded a 311-run lead, Gill-KL will be aiming to eat further into this lead by continuing their 174-run stand. The motive would be either to play out the whole day for a draw, or accelarate aggressively to give England something to chase for during the final session.

2025-07-27T05:32:20.289504+00:00 IST

Trott speaks on Stokes' not bowling on day 4 at Manchester

Stokes, who had troubles with his left leg on day three which forced him to walk off the field, returned to bat and scored his first Test century in two years, slamming a brilliant 141 in 198 balls, with 11 fours and three sixes to take England to 669 in response to India's 358 in the first innings. As skipper Shubman Gill and KL Rahul rebuilt the innings after India was reduced to 0/2, Stokes remainded absent from bowling. Chris Woakes, Jofra Archer and Brydon Carse shouldered the pace bowling responsbilities.

2025-07-27T04:47:55.635745+00:00 IST

Maxwell, Inglis fireworks, Green's fifty helps Australia beat WI

With this win, Australia is 4-0 up in the series, with one more match to go.

2025-07-27T04:46:40.027399+00:00 IST

Manjrekar hails Gill-KL's "restraint" during day four

After Team India was down and out at 0/2, conceding a 311-run first innings lead, Gill and Rahul led their side out of massive trouble, offering fans two sessions worth of old-school, restraint-filled Test cricket. Both were chanceless for the most part, piercing through the gaps for boundaries well. Heading to the final day, the onus lies on this pair to help India overcome the deficit and save the Test series.

2025-07-27T04:28:19.702916+00:00 IST