At The Oval, Thakur delivered under pressure, first rescuing India with a blistering 57 off just 36 balls in the first innings when the visitors were struggling
Notably, Harshit Rana made his international debut during India’s tour of Australia last year and has since played two Test matches, five One-Day Internationals, and a solitary T20I
With both teams finalising their preparations, Robinson and his grounds crew were spotted fine-tuning the pitch, a verdant strip that still retained some moisture, just four days ahead of the opening Test
Adding further clarity to his role, Jasprit Bumrah revealed that he had already communicated his decision to step away from leadership responsibilities during the IPL season
Rathi, who was picked up by LSG at the 2025 IPL auction for Rs 30 lakh, quickly became one of the season’s most talked-about performers
The development comes in the wake of the England and Wales Cricket Board’s (ECB) decision to rename the Pataudi Trophy as the Tendulkar-Anderson trophy, a move that sparked backlash, notably from former India captain Sunil Gavaskar, who himself has a Test series named in his honour
During India's squad announcements, chief selector Ajit Agarkar confirmed that the pacer was advised not to play in consecutive Test matches as part of his workload management. He returned to the action during the Mumbai Indians' IPL 2025 campaign
In recent years, England have transformed into a formidable red-ball side under the dynamic leadership of Ben Stokes and the aggressive coaching approach of Brendon McCullum. Since McCullum took charge, England have remained unbeaten in Test series, winning 22 out of 35 matches
The game, part of a tri-nation series also featuring hosts Scotland, initially seemed to tilt in the Netherlands’ favour. After being asked to bat first, they posted a competitive total of 152 for seven, anchored by steady middle-order contributions
Reflecting on the 'star' label, Rabada said he plays for the badge with pride and continues to work hard to improve. "I don't see myself as a star. I see myself as someone who's willing to give my blood for this team and continue working hard and improving," he said
Broad drew comparisons with Glenn McGrath, who also had the balanced delivery stride. He also feels that if Bumrah features in all five matches, the pacer would return with a shedload of wickets
After the retirements of these Virat and Rohit, there are rumours that Gill would come to bat at number four with an aim of maintaining the legacy that Virat and Sachin Tendulkar held previously. Buttler played under Gill's captaincy at the Gujarat Titans during the IPL 2025
Broad drew comparisons with Glenn McGrath, who also had the balanced delivery stride. He also feels that if Bumrah features in all five matches, the pacer would return with a shedload of wickets
17 June,2025 04:31 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAfter the retirements of these Virat and Rohit, there are rumours that Gill would come to bat at number four with an aim of maintaining the legacy that Virat and Sachin Tendulkar held previously. Buttler played under Gill's captaincy at the Gujarat Titans during the IPL 2025
17 June,2025 01:40 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIn his first captaincy assignment, Shubman Gill will be clashing against England in their backyard, where India last won a Test series in 2007. Karthik feels that Gill should score runs in the first Test match in order to earn respect in the dressing room
17 June,2025 01:39 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent"It feels like the right time for me to start stepping away," said the 35-year-old Devine, who has played in 152 ODIs and 146 T20 internationals
17 June,2025 09:26 AM IST | Wellington | AFPOn Monday, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) announced an 18-member squad that will play five two-day matches and four one-day games in the UK
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As Team India ready itself for the much-anticipated Test tour of England, all eyes will be on newly appointed captain Shubman Gill. The 24-year-old batting prodigy will not only shoulder the responsibility of leading the side in the challenging English conditions but will also be under the spotlight for his own performance with the bat. The stylish right-hander stands on the cusp of three key career milestones that could define the trajectory of his red-ball legacy (Photos: AFP)
Sai Sudharsan, who is two years junior to Washington, spoke about how his “senior’s” journey goaded him to work harder in order to achieve his goal of donning the India colours
17 June,2025 08:58 AM IST | Beckenham (UK) | PTI
Comeback man Karun Nair reveals emotional struggles after being sidelined in 2022 without any competitive cricket for 14 months
17 June,2025 08:55 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Leading the side into a new era is Shubman Gill, who needs just 107 more runs to reach the 2,000-run mark in Tests
16 June,2025 10:54 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
The engagement ceremony took place on June 4 in Lucknow and was an intimate affair, graced by close friends and family members, including fellow Indian cricketer Rinku Singh
16 June,2025 08:39 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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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
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