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Elite company beckons as Jadeja closes in on Gary Sobers record in England

Elite company beckons as Jadeja closes in on Gary Sobers record in England

With the series currently leaning 2-1 in favour of the hosts, India find itself in a must-win scenario after a narrow 22-run defeat in the third Test. Chasing 193, India fell short despite a spirited performance from the lower order, led by Jadeja, whose batting has been a standout feature in an otherwise inconsistent campaign

Rawal penalised for two seperate events, England fined for slow over rate

The International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed that Pratika breached the ICC Code of Conduct, following which she is fined 10 per cent of her match fees. Meanwhile, England were fined five per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate

18 July,2025 03:41 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Sanjay Manjrekar thinks THESE moments led India to trail by 1-2 against England

Sanjay Manjrekar said that the Shubman Gill-led Team India should have restricted England to 140 runs instead of allowing them to reach more than 190 runs. After trailing by 1-2 in the ongoing five-match Test series, Team India will lock horns against England in the fourth Test match

18 July,2025 02:38 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

'Shubman Gill doesn't need to show fiery side after becoming captain': Manjrekar

After the verbal exchanges between England players and Gill, Manjrekar drew comparisons between the 25-year-old and stalwart Virat Kohli. The former cricketer further said that Gill experienced a new thing and did not seem to be ready for it

18 July,2025 12:23 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Gambhir, Siraj and others hail Ravindra Jadeja's knock despite loss at Lord's

Shouldering Jadeja was Mohammed Siraj, who faced 30 balls and managed to score four runs. The pacer, too, was in awe of Jadeja's contributions. Assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate was also nothing short of praise for the 36-year-old all-rounder

18 July,2025 11:40 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Jonny Bairstow breaks silence on exclusion from England squad

Jonny Bairstow's last outing for the 'Three Lions' came during England's T20 World Cup 2024 campaign, which ended in a semi-final clash against Team India. Since then, it has been more than a year, the 35-year-old has represented England

18 July,2025 11:40 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Ricky Ponting heaps praise on Mitchell Starc after pacer's 100-Test achievement

So far, in 100 Test appearances for Australia, Mitchell Starc has bagged 402 wickets with the best bowling figures of six wickets for nine runs. He is also the fourth-leading wicket-taker for the side in the format

18 July,2025 09:36 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Kanga League logistics and player poaching issues must be addressed

Player poaching is another issue that went unnoticed. Around six players from an established ‘A’ division club, have switched to a new team

18 July,2025 08:06 AM IST | Mumbai | Jagdish Achrekar

Ind vs Eng 4th Test: Deep Dasgupta picks THIS youngster over Karun Nair

“What I would be looking at is No. 3, would Karun Nair still continue or you want to invest in a young player like Sai Sudharsan who looked comfortable in the last innings that he played in that first Test match

18 July,2025 08:04 AM IST | Beckenham | PTI

Usman Ghani feels Team India will provide long rope to Karun Nair in England

India No. 3 batter’s Ranji Trophy-winning coach at Vidarbha, Usman Ghani, believes Nair should be retained for the crucial 4th Test against England; insists his mental strength and grit will help team emerge from 1-2 deficit

18 July,2025 08:02 AM IST | Mumbai | Subodh Mayure

Ryan ten Doeschate provides update on Jasprit Bumrah's feature in Manchester

England captain Ben Stokes took workload management out of the window and guided his team to a famous win at the iconic venue

18 July,2025 07:56 AM IST | Beckenham | PTI

Siraj in the shadows

Despite being the leading wicket-taker and showing lion-hearted defiance, the pacer always flies under the radar. His resilience and courage somehow attract less attention than his transgressions

18 July,2025 07:49 AM IST | London | R Kaushik
Ryan ten Doeschate provides update on Jasprit Bumrah's feature in Manchester

Ryan ten Doeschate provides update on Jasprit Bumrah's feature in Manchester

England captain Ben Stokes took workload management out of the window and guided his team to a famous win at the iconic venue

18 July,2025 07:56 AM IST | Beckenham | PTI
Siraj in the shadows

Siraj in the shadows

Despite being the leading wicket-taker and showing lion-hearted defiance, the pacer always flies under the radar. His resilience and courage somehow attract less attention than his transgressions

18 July,2025 07:49 AM IST | London | R Kaushik
Sai Sudharsan preferred over off-colour Karun Nair for crucial Manchester Test

Sai Sudharsan preferred over off-colour Karun Nair for crucial Manchester Test

Nair’s comeback has been underwhelming by numbers and impact. Since his recall, the right-handed batsman has scored 0 and 20 in his comeback Test at Leeds, followed by 31 and 26 at Edgbaston, and 40 and 14 at Lord’s, totaling 131 runs in the series so far. Despite getting starts, he has not capitalized to post a significant innings

17 July,2025 09:20 PM IST | Beckenham (UK) | mid-day online correspondent
Arshdeep Singh picks up cut on bowling hand ahead of crucial Manchester Test

Arshdeep Singh picks up cut on bowling hand ahead of crucial Manchester Test

The injury comes at a crucial juncture in the five-match series, with India trailing 2-1 after a heartbreaking 22-run defeat at Lord’s. Despite dominating much of the game, India fell short in the final innings, with Mohammed Siraj’s unfortunate dismissal, when the ball rolled back onto the stumps, bringing an end to the team’s resistance

17 July,2025 08:49 PM IST | Beckenham [UK] | mid-day online correspondent
India weigh options ahead of Manchester Test, Bumrah's return on the cards

India weigh options ahead of Manchester Test, Bumrah's return on the cards

England captain Ben Stokes took workload management out of the window at Lord’s, where he bowled extended spells of 9.2 and 10 overs with unrelenting intensity to lead England to a memorable win. Doeschate, however, chose not to draw direct comparisons

17 July,2025 07:50 PM IST | Beckenham | mid-day online correspondent

Smriti Mandhana turns 29: Here are her stunning records in international cricket

On the occasion of Team India stalwart Smriti Mandhana's birthday, here are some of her stunning records you need to know (Pic: File Pic)

18 July,2025 12:24 PM IST | Sujay Shivalkar
Wriddhiman Saha in line to coach Bengal U-23 team as CAB plans reshuffle

Wriddhiman Saha in line to coach Bengal U-23 team as CAB plans reshuffle

Saha, who called time on his first-class career at the conclusion of Bengal’s league-stage campaign in the 2024–25 Ranji Trophy, has long been viewed as a potential coach by many within the Bengal cricketing circuit. Saha, 40, is regarded as someone who could play a key role in nurturing the next generation of cricketers

17 July,2025 06:08 PM IST | Kolkata | mid-day online correspondent

Shakib Al Hasan, Thisara Perera headline star-studded Super 60 Legends USA squad

Shakib Al Hasan, Thisara Perera headline star-studded Super 60 Legends USA squad

Regarded as the most iconic figure in Bangladesh’s cricketing history, Shakib will represent the Detroit Falcons in this exciting new competition. His involvement strengthens the franchise’s bowling arsenal and adds immense international experience to the squad

17 July,2025 05:41 PM IST | New York | mid-day online correspondent

Ind vs Eng 4th Test: A long rope or axe for struggling Karun Nair in Manchester?

Ind vs Eng 4th Test: A long rope or axe for struggling Karun Nair in Manchester?

Karun Nair, who scored tons of runs in the domestic circuit, was expected to provide stability for Team India while batting at number three. Almost a month later, Nair making way for Sai Sudharsan at Old Trafford could be the only change in the eleven as India look to level the series in the game starting July 23

17 July,2025 03:25 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Andre Russell expresses gratitude for representing West Indies at highest level

Andre Russell expresses gratitude for representing West Indies at highest level

Andre Russell said that he wants to walk away from the sport, as one of the inspirations for the next generations of cricketers stepping up from the country. His retirement has come seven months before the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup, which is set to be hosted by India and Sri Lanka in February 2026

17 July,2025 12:52 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Father’s Day 2025: Rohit Sharma opens up on his father’s sacrifices

    Father’s Day 2025: Rohit Sharma opens up on his father’s sacrifices

    Team India captain Rohit Sharma opened up about his emotional journey to cricketing success, crediting his parents—especially his father—for the sacrifices they made to help him reach the top. Speaking from the heart, Rohit recalled the intense years of grinding through Under-19 cricket, Ranji Trophy, Duleep Trophy, and Irani Trophy before finally making it to the Indian team. He shared how his father stood by him through every struggle, watching closely as his career unfolded. Interestingly, Rohit revealed that while his world record 264 in ODI cricket barely got a reaction from his father, it was his red-ball cricket achievements that truly made his father proud

    14 June,2025 07:10 PM IST
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