Cricket

Shubham Gill-led India reverses ‘Bazball’ card on England

A talented, but inexperienced Indian team led by Gill was not only battling England, but also the scrutiny of the public back home, still not over the retirements of their favourite heroes. "This time, we will lose 5-0", "Gill has not touched 40 runs outside Asia, yet he is the captain", "No Tests without Rohit, Virat", "Joe Root will outscore everyone", such were the sentiments of a considerable crowd of cynics on social media as the tour drew closer. But with centuries from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Gill and one potentially coming from vice-captain Rishabh Pant, India may have silenced these voices, at least for the duration of this match.

2025-06-20T19:42:56.145849+00:00 IST

Rishabh Pant completes 3000 runs in test cricket

Pant achieved this feat in his outing against England on Friday at Leeds Headingley, Day 1 of the first test of the five-test match series.

2025-06-20T18:53:51.354626+00:00 IST

Gill, Jaiswal’s tons power India to record 359/3 against England

A composed century from debutant captain Shubman Gill, a fluent ton by Yashasvi Jaiswal, and a measured innings from vice-captain Rishabh Pant powered India to a dominant 359/3 at stumps on Day 1 of the first Test against England at Headingley on Friday

2025-06-20T18:25:23.629214+00:00 IST

Ravi Shastri backs India’s major share in ICC revenue

Speaking on the Wisden Cricket Weekly Podcast, Shastri defended India's significant cut, stating, "I would want more (for India). Because half the money - most of the money - that's generated comes from India. So it's only fair that they get their share of... pound of flesh. And it's relative, you know, it's economies."

2025-06-20T17:44:08.593048+00:00 IST

Yashasvi Jaiswal adds record to his name with Test century

Jaiswal achieved this feat in his outing against England on Day 1 of the first test of the five-test match series on Friday at Leeds Headingley

2025-06-20T17:42:35.122757+00:00 IST

Gill becomes 4th Indian captain to score 100 on captaincy debut

He achieved this feat in his outing against England on Day 1 of the first test of the five-test match series on Friday at Leeds Headingley. This is also the start of the 2025-27 World Test Championship (WTC) cycle for both nations.

2025-06-20T17:34:16.894812+00:00 IST

Nottinghamshire signs Ishan Kishan

He will be eligible for selection for the upcoming Championship fixtures against Yorkshire at Trent Bridge and Somerset in Taunton.

2025-06-20T16:18:05.617064+00:00 IST

India powers to 215/2 at Tea against England

India started their second session on 92/2, Indian skipper Shubman Gill joined Jaiswal in the middle. India crossed the 100-run mark in the 29th over after Gill smashed a four towards cover-point, off Brydon Carse.

2025-06-20T14:57:36.182421+00:00 IST

Sai Sudharsan joins elite company with Test debut on June 20

Sai Sudharsan has etched his name in Indian cricket history by making his Test debut on June 20, an iconic date that marks the maiden appearances of three of India's most celebrated batters and former captains, Rahul Dravid, Sourav Ganguly, and Virat Kohli.

2025-06-20T14:52:19.064446+00:00 IST

India vs England Mixed Disability T20 Series to start in England

History will be made when the first-ever mixed disability T20 series between India and England starts in England on Saturday at Taunton, the home of Somerset County Cricket Club. During the landmark seven-match T20ls tour, the teams will also a match at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground on June 25, according to a release from DCCI.

2025-06-20T13:16:17.710847+00:00 IST

Maharaj named SA captain for upcoming Test series against Zim

Proteas veteran spinner Keshav Maharaj will take over as the captain for the red-ball series starting from 28 June. Bavuma sustained the injury during day three of the World Test Championship Final at Lord's while batting in the second innings.

2025-06-20T13:04:12.184738+00:00 IST

India power to 92/2 at lunch against England

India lost two wickets right before lunch as debutant Sai Sudharsan was removed by England skipper Ben Stokes for a duck.

2025-06-20T12:43:40.170137+00:00 IST

Nasser Hussain picks Virat Kohli 'moment' that has stuck with him

Former captain Nasser Hussain handpicked Virat Kohli's speech that he gave to his players in a hurdle during the final day at Lord's as the moment between India and England Test rivalry that has stuck with him.

2025-06-20T11:39:06.867981+00:00 IST

Yograj Singh points out two aspects Shubman Gill must follow

Former cricketer Yograj Singh believes India's newly crowned Test captain Shubman Gill needs to lead from the front and has to take the team forward along with him, just like Kapil Dev did in the 1983 World Cup, in his first assignment against England, which begins on Friday at Headingley.

2025-06-20T10:20:01.554516+00:00 IST

India, England wear black armbands as mark of respect

India and England will wear black armbands as a mark of respect for those who lost their lives in the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad last week, on the opening day of the first Test of the five-match series at Headingley for the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.

2025-06-20T10:06:01.154451+00:00 IST

1st Test: England win toss, opt to bowl against India

India begins a new era without its batting mainstays Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and frontline off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin. Shubman Gill is leading the Test side for the first time, and he will look to upset England for the first time since 2002, 23 years ago. The five-match Test tour will last 46 days, and India will be challenged at different levels to secure the first series win in the red-ball format since 2007.

2025-06-20T09:41:02.103436+00:00 IST

Gill sends bold message ahead of first Test against England

Test captain Shubman Gill is "ready" to lead India into a new era without the presence of batting maestros Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, which begins with an five-match assignment in England on Friday at Headingley.

2025-06-20T07:40:20.135636+00:00 IST

KKR team mentor Bravo replaces Phil Simmons as new TKR head coach

Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) have announced the appointment of former West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo as their new head coach for the upcoming edition of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025.

2025-06-20T07:07:43.429679+00:00 IST

Indian stars upbeat, confident ahead of high-stakes series opener

Indian players have exuded confidence in their young and talented squadron to get the job done in England ahead of the series opener on Friday at Headingley.

2025-06-20T06:31:46.131675+00:00 IST

Former Test captain Tim Paine named Australia A coach

According to Espncricinfo, Former Baggy Greens Test captain and current Adelaide Strikers coach Tim Paine has been appointed Australia A coach for three series in the second half of this year.

2025-06-20T05:20:57.047023+00:00 IST

Labuschagne axed, Smith unavailable for first clash against WI

Australia unveiled its squad for the three away Tests against the West Indies, with some prominent changes compared to the one that was selected for the World Test Championship (WTC) final.

2025-06-20T04:49:11.916578+00:00 IST