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
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
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
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
The explosive middle-order batter’s treatment will start next week, the report added
There’s no fancy stories to it. There is no controversy or a headlining statement that I was sacked
Pant, 27, has represented the country in 43 Tests, scoring 2,948 runs, including six centuries.
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
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
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
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
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 correspondentNotably, 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 correspondentWith 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 correspondentAdding 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 correspondentRathi, 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 correspondentADVERTISEMENT
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)
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
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
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
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
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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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