Headingley cricket ground is hosting the first Test between India and England. (AP) India will look to build on their dominance on Day 1 of the first Test against England at Headingley, Leeds. Shubman Gill (127*) and Rishabh Pant (65*) will pick up from overnight’s 359/3 in Yorkshire to put pressure on England bowling that…
Shubman Gill’s impressive Test captaincy debut, marked by a brilliant century against England, is slightly overshadowed by a potential ICC violation. Gill was seen wearing black socks, breaching regulations that mandate white, cream, or light grey socks. This fashion faux pas could lead to a reprimand or fine, despite his stellar performance and India’s dominant…
Sunil Gavaskar and Rishabh Pant (Agency Photos) Six months ago, the words “Stupid, stupid, stupid” echoed through Indian cricket commentary as Sunil Gavaskar lashed out at Rishabh Pant for his reckless shot in a crunch moment — a failed scoop against Scott Boland that led to a soft dismissal.LIVE: India vs England 1st Test Day…
Rishabh Pant (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar hailed Rishabh Pant as the country’s “greatest wicketkeeper-batter ever” following his stunning century against England, calling him a “breath of fresh air.” Pant continued his brilliant form in Test cricket by registering his seventh Test century, breaking multiple records during his innings in the…
Shubman Gill (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: A baggy blue cap on his head, hands on his teammates’ shoulders, and a few charged-up words to fire up his squad — it was a familiar huddle for Shubman Gill, but this one held extra weight. At the boundary ropes of Headingley Stadium in Leeds, Gill addressed his…
NEW DELHI: Eight long years — or 3,011 days to be exact — that’s how long Karun Nair waited to walk out in an India Test jersey again. But the fairy tale comeback didn’t unfold the way he had imagined. On his much-anticipated return to Test cricket, Karun lasted just four balls, dismissed for a…
Shubman Gill (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Shubman Gill delivered a captain’s knock in his very first outing as India’s Test skipper, scoring a magnificent 147 in the first Test against England at Headingley, Leeds. This was his maiden Test century as captain, and it came in a crucial moment as India looked to assert dominance…
India’s Rishabh Pant (AP Photo/Scott Heppell) India’s wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant showcased his dominance in Test cricket, scoring an unbeaten 65 on the opening day of the Leeds Test match against England, while also breaking records in the World Test Championship. Pant surpassed former India captain Rohit Sharma to claim the record for most sixes by…
Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Team India dominated opening day of the first Test against England at Headingley, finishing at 359/3, with captain Shubman Gill scoring an unbeaten 127 and Rishabh Pant contributing 65 not out, while Yashasvi Jaiswal made 101 and KL Rahul added 42 on Friday. Jaiswal marked his…
LEEDS, ENGLAND – JUNE 20: Ben Stokes of England reacts as he bowls during day one of the Rothesay Test Match between England and India at Headingley on June 20, 2025 in Leeds, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images) A couple of days before the first Test of the five-match series between India and England,…
