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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Player poaching is another issue that went unnoticed. Around six players from an established ‘A’ division club, have switched to a new team
“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
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
England captain Ben Stokes took workload management out of the window and guided his team to a famous win at the iconic venue
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
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 | PTIDespite 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 KaushikNair’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 correspondentThe 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 correspondentEngland 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 correspondentADVERTISEMENT
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)
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
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
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 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
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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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