Cricket

India first team to lose Test despite scoring five centuries

India now has the most individual test hundreds in a losing cause. In the first test, India registered five centuries: Yashashvi Jaiswal 101 (159), Shubman Gill 147 (227), and Rishabh Pant 134 (178) in the first innings, followed by KL Rahul 137 (247) and Rishabh Pant 118 (140) in the second innings.

2025-06-25T03:44:57.522490+00:00 IST

West Indies, Australia announce playing 11 for opening test

The hosts have handed Brandon King a debut on the back of some good white-ball form, while hard-hitting batter Shai Hope returns for his first Test appearance since 2021 and will keep wickets and bat at No.6.

2025-06-25T03:13:12.205131+00:00 IST

New Zealand announce schedule for their upcoming home fixtures

The three-match ICC World Test Championship series against the West Indies in December highlights the schedule release, but the Black Caps will also host trans-Tasman rivals Australia and England in white-ball series prior to taking on the Caribbean side across all formats.

2025-06-25T02:41:15.352988+00:00 IST

Gambhir's dwindling Test run, Pant's winless streak continue

India's torrid run with head coach Gautam Gambhir at the helm in Test format hit a new low after a record-shattering five-wicket defeat against England in the series opener at Headingley.

2025-06-24T23:06:32.666834+00:00 IST

Stokes lauds "unbelievable" Ben Duckett

England captain Ben Stokes had special praise in store for Player of the Match Ben Duckett, who weathered the storm and steered the hosts to a historic victory in the first Test against India at Headingley.

2025-06-24T22:58:56.505293+00:00 IST

Gambhir optimistic about "better" batting performances from tail

India head coach Gautam Gambhir defended the tail-end despite the twin batting collapse in each innings of the opening Test against England at Headingley.

2025-06-24T22:56:06.354726+00:00 IST

Gambhir urges everyone to give Test captain Gill "time"

Head coach Gautam Gambhir urged everyone to give Test skipper Shubman Gill "time" after he kicked off his captaincy debut with a bitter five-wicket defeat against England in the series opener at Headingley.

2025-06-24T21:39:05.759627+00:00 IST

Gambhir confirms India will stick with 3-match plan for Bumrah

India head coach Gautam Gambhir confirmed that the management won't budge from the three-match utilisation of pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah despite enduring a five-wicket setback in the series opener against England at Headingley.

2025-06-24T20:57:43.565864+00:00 IST

"Incredible game...India were superb": Ben Duckett

Duckett, who anchored England's innings with control, flair, and composure, called it a special performance and lauded the quality of the contest.

2025-06-24T20:41:53.623073+00:00 IST

"None of them did it on purpose": Gambhir defends India players

Head coach Gautam Gambhir came out in defence of his side and declared that no player dropped a catch on "purpose" in the aftermath of India's tantalising five-wicket defeat at Headingley in the five-match series opener against England.

2025-06-24T20:03:07.689730+00:00 IST

Gill reflects on missed opportunities after England’s chase

Reflecting on the defeat, Gill acknowledged the team's shortcomings in key moments.

2025-06-24T19:09:48.226864+00:00 IST

Duckett’s heroics seal record chase as England go 1-0 up

Ben Duckett's masterful 149 set the tone for a historic run chase as England chased down the target of 371 to defeat India by five wickets at Headingley. With the win, England take a 1-0 lead in the five-match Test series.

2025-06-24T19:04:34.892834+00:00 IST

Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva ready to gamble on pace

Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva is betting on pace to do the job against Bangladesh in the second game and leave a mark ahead of their 11-month Test hiatus in the World Test Championship cycle.

2025-06-24T17:39:00.693575+00:00 IST

Nasser Hussain drops massive statement about Ben Duckett

Former captain Nasser Hussain believes Ben Duckett is already right up in the conversation of the best all-time Test cricketer following his 149-run blitzkreig on day five of the first Test against India.

2025-06-24T17:17:01.736561+00:00 IST

Mahanaryaman Scindia outlines MPL’s initiatives, vision 

Chairman of the Madhya Pradesh League, Mahanaryaman Scindia, has outlined MPL's vision and initiatives, including a player development policy, aimed at boosting grassroots cricket in the state.

2025-06-24T17:00:02.837840+00:00 IST

Shardul, Prasidh change complexion of 1st Test in India's favour

Prasidh Krishna and Shardul Thakur pulled India back into the mix by scything wickets in quick succession to perfectly poise the final session with England 102 runs away from victory, while the tourists' six scalps away from robbing the hosts on day five of the opening Test at Headingley on Tuesday.

2025-06-24T15:40:29.045233+00:00 IST

Jyotiraditya Scindia lauds Madhya Pradesh League

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday praised Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) for nurturing cricketing talent and elevating the state's presence on national and international platforms.

2025-06-24T14:54:54.236823+00:00 IST

Say No to Drugs, Yes to Cricket: PSPL launches slogan

The grand launch of the Punjab Street Premier League (PSPL) in Chandigarh was graced by League Commissioner Yograj Singh and former Indian cricketer and Chief Selector Sunil Joshi

2025-06-24T14:31:16.340055+00:00 IST

Ben Duckett becomes second England opener to achieve elusive feat

England's flamboyant batter Ben Duckett became only the second opener after former captain Alastair Cook in 30 years to score twin 50-plus scores in a Headingley Test.

2025-06-24T14:20:43.607846+00:00 IST

Jasprit Bumrah is a great player: Yograj Singh

Former cricketer Yograj Singh lauded the right-arm seamer Jasprit Bumrah for his exceptional performance in the first innings of the ongoing Leeds Test at Headingley against England.

2025-06-24T13:48:23.757099+00:00 IST

Tilak Varma begins County stint with sizzling century

India's young batting sensation Tilak Varma was cock-a-hoop after marking his County Championship debut with a sizzling century for Hampshire against Essex in Chelmsford on Tuesday.

2025-06-24T12:48:17.672567+00:00 IST