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Can Gill match the leadership standards set by India’s past Test captains?

Can Gill match the leadership standards set by India’s past Test captains?

Shubman Gill takes charge of a squad that includes debutant Sai Sudharsan, returning batter Karun Nair, back in the national setup after a long gap, and Yashasvi Jaiswal, who is yet to confirm his opening partner for the series

Suryakumar Yadav flies to UK for sports hernia issue, surgery a possibility

It remains unclear whether the injury worsened during the T20 Mumbai League, though Suryakumar had undergone an intense and uninterrupted three-month stretch of travel and competitive cricket

18 June,2025 04:10 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

Ind vs Eng Test series: Joe Root hails Team India ahead of five-match series

Root also expressed confidence in his side by saying that they have a good home record, but will also have a huge respect for what Team India will bring into the series. He will also look to chase Sachin Tendulkar's record of 15,921 runs in the longest format of the game

18 June,2025 02:56 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Ind vs Eng Test series | Ben did so much for me, now it's my turn: Joe Root

Ahead of the series, Joe Root will continue to chase Sachin Tendulkar's record of 15,921 runs in the longest format of the game. Along with Tendulkar, Root will also look to surpass Rahul Dravid, who has the best batting average among the players who have played the India-England Test series

18 June,2025 02:03 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

India T20I skipper Surya in London for sports hernia treatment

The explosive middle-order batter’s treatment will start next week, the report added

18 June,2025 08:53 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS

Team India's lead pacer Jasprit Bumrah opens up on leadership role

There’s no fancy stories to it. There is no controversy or a headlining statement that I was sacked

18 June,2025 08:46 AM IST | Leeds | PTI

'Rishabh Pant's leadership skills will come to fore': Saba Karim

Pant, 27, has represented the country in 43 Tests, scoring 2,948 runs, including six centuries.

18 June,2025 08:42 AM IST | Mumbai | Subodh Mayure

‘Shubman is constantly looking to evolve’

Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar believes new Test captain Gill’s inherent drive for self-improvement will help him lead a young team successfully in upcoming England Test series

18 June,2025 08:35 AM IST | Mumbai | Subodh Mayure

'This will be a very competitive series for the young Indian team': Pandit

Ex-India ’keeper-batter Chandrakant Pandit feels Gill-led batting group should ignore individual scores and spend maximum time in the middle to understand Headingley pitch

18 June,2025 08:29 AM IST | Mumbai | Subodh Mayure

Gill’s boys can learn from Bavuma’s men

For India’s upcoming challenge in England, Shubman’s young team should draw inspiration from Temba-led South Africa, who overcame favourites Australia in the WTC Final at Lord’s with determination and self-confidence

18 June,2025 08:22 AM IST | Leeds | Santosh Suri

Shardul Thakur relives 2021 Oval heroics ahead of England series

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

17 June,2025 10:54 PM IST | London | mid-day online correspondent

India take the rail route to Leeds, Harshit Rana called up as bowling cover

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

17 June,2025 10:31 PM IST | Leeds | mid-day online correspondent
Shardul Thakur relives 2021 Oval heroics ahead of England series

Shardul Thakur relives 2021 Oval heroics ahead of England series

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

17 June,2025 10:54 PM IST | London | mid-day online correspondent
India take the rail route to Leeds, Harshit Rana called up as bowling cover

India take the rail route to Leeds, Harshit Rana called up as bowling cover

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

17 June,2025 10:31 PM IST | Leeds | mid-day online correspondent
Leeds curator tips 300 as par score in 1st innings of India-England opener

Leeds curator tips 300 as par score in 1st innings of India-England opener

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

17 June,2025 08:05 PM IST | Leeds (UK) | mid-day online correspondent
Bumrah rules out full England series, confirms Headingley opener as certain

Bumrah rules out full England series, confirms Headingley opener as certain

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

17 June,2025 07:52 PM IST | London | mid-day online correspondent
LSG owner Goenka hails Digvesh Rathi’s 5-5 as glimpse of 'breakout' IPL talent

LSG owner Goenka hails Digvesh Rathi’s 5-5 as glimpse of 'breakout' IPL talent

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

17 June,2025 07:38 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

IN PHOTOS | Ind vs Eng Test series: What all will be missed in upcoming series?

Following the Test retirements of bigwigs from both teams, here's all that will be missed during the upcoming five-match series (Pics: File Photos)

18 June,2025 03:25 PM IST | Sujay Shivalkar
Ind vs Eng Test series: Pataudi legacy to live on in India-England Test rivalry

Ind vs Eng Test series: Pataudi legacy to live on in India-England Test rivalry

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

17 June,2025 07:10 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Ind vs Eng Test series: Jasprit Bumrah advised to play only three specific Tests

Ind vs Eng Test series: Jasprit Bumrah advised to play only three specific Tests

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

17 June,2025 06:38 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Ind vs Eng Test series: India head to Leeds after final tune-up in Beckenham

Ind vs Eng Test series: India head to Leeds after final tune-up in Beckenham

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

17 June,2025 06:35 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Netherlands vs Nepal sees first-ever third Super Over in men’s cricket

Netherlands vs Nepal sees first-ever third Super Over in men’s cricket

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

17 June,2025 06:25 PM IST | Glasglow | 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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