India’s Rishabh Pant (AP Photo/Scott Heppell) India’s first Test against England at Headingley is turning into an instant classic — packed with big runs, sharp banter, and Jasprit Bumrah’s record-breaking brilliance under cloudy skies. Day 2 saw India finish their imposing first innings at 471, anchored by Rishabh Pant’s sparkling seventh Test century. But the…
Sanjay Manjrekar, Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli Shubman Gill, India’s new Test captain, displayed intense emotions reminiscent of Virat Kohli‘s leadership style during Day 2 of the first Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy match against England at Headingley on June 22, 2025. The 24-year-old captain celebrated animatedly when Mohammed Siraj appeared to dismiss Joe Root, though the decision…
Sachin Tendulkar and Jasprit Bumrah TimesofIndia.com in Leeds: Ball in his right hand and sweater resting on his left, Jasprit Bumrah had his eyes locked on the giant screen, which was showing the replay of his fifth wicket. No bowler wants to miss the opportunity of seeing the ball crashing into the woodwork, and Bumrah…
Jasprit Bumrah (Pic credit: Sahil Malhotra/TimesofIndia.com) TimesofIndia.com in Leeds: Jasprit Bumrah delivered yet another masterclass in seam bowling, claiming a crucial five-wicket haul as India gained a slender edge on Day 3 of the first Test against England at Headingley. England were bowled out for 465 in reply to India’s 471, with Bumrah returning figures…
Mohammed Siraj (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Tensions flared at Headingley on Sunday, June 22, as Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj and England’s Harry Brook were involved in a heated on-field exchange during the first Test. The incident unfolded in the 84th over, after Brook smashed two consecutive boundaries off Siraj, prompting the Indian bowler to respond…
Jasprit Bumrah (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Jasprit Bumrah continues to redefine greatness in fast bowling. On Day 3 of the first Test against England at Headingley, the Indian pace spearhead became the first Asian bowler to take 150 wickets across SENA countries — South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia.Bumrah reached this milestone with a…
NEW DELHI: Just when the momentum seemed to be shifting in India’s favour, captain Shubman Gill once again turned to his senior pacer, Jasprit Bumrah, in search of a breakthrough. And Bumrah, as always, delivered — or almost did.He induced a thick edge off the dangerous Harry Brook, only for the catch to be spilled…
Rishabh Pant (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Six months ago, Rishabh Pant faced heavy criticism from legendary India batter Sunil Gavaskar, who had slammed him as “stupid, stupid, stupid” following a reckless dismissal during the Boxing Day Test against Australia at the MCG. Fast forward to the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Test at Headingley, and Gavaskar’s tune…
Kapil Dev and Jasprit Bumrah NEW DELHI: Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has hailed Jasprit Bumrah as the best fast bowler India has ever produced in the history of men’s international cricket.Bumrah finished Day 2 of the first Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy with figures of 3 for 48 from 12 overs, standing out…
Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: How often have we seen Rishabh Pant lose his temper on a cricket field? Rarely, if ever. But on Day 3 of the first Test at Headingley, the usually calm and composed wicketkeeper-batter had a rare moment of visible frustration.The incident occurred when Pant requested the…
