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  IND vs ENG: No Rohit, Kohli, Ashwin, Rahane, Pujara! India go without quintet after 14 years

  Cricket | June 20, 2025 16:14 IST

  India enters a new era in Test cricket, as for the first time after nearly 14 years, none of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Ravi Ashwin and Cheteshwar Pujara are in the team for a Test match. Meanwhile, India were put in to bat first in the first Test at Leeds.

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  IND vs ENG 1st Test playing XIs: England opt to bowl first; Sudharsan makes his debut for India

  Cricket | June 20, 2025 15:57 IST

  Sai Sudharsan became the 317th Test cricketer for India as the left-hander was handed his debut cap by Cheteshwar Pujara. England skipper Ben Stokes decided to bowl first after winning the toss, suggesting that the wicket will get better to bat on later.

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  Extra batter? Bowling or batting all-rounder? Selection conundrum awaits India as new era begins

  Cricket | June 20, 2025 15:31 IST

  India will be up against England in a five-match Test series starting at Headingley on June 20. It is the beginning of a new era for the Indian team under Shubman Gill and how they line up in terms of combination will play a huge role in deciding how the visitors go about it in England.

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  ENG vs IND 1st Test pitch report: How surface at Headingley in Leeds is likely to play?

  Cricket | June 20, 2025 19:34 IST

  The high-voltage India tour of England will begin on Friday, June 20. The five-match series will begin at Headingley in Leeds. Ahead of that, check out the pitch report and India's possible combination in the match.

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  Shubman Gill reveals goals for England series, 'want to be the best batsman in the series'

  Cricket | June 20, 2025 19:35 IST

  India captain Shubman Gill revealed his plans for the England series. He mentioned dominating the opposition and wants to become the best batter in the five-match series. Gill also highlighted the bowling plans for the England tour.

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  When an inspired Zaheer Khan bowled India to a famous win at Trent Bridge after 'jelly-bean gate'

  Cricket | June 19, 2025 21:23 IST

  Zaheer Khan was the centre of attraction during the Trent Bridge Test against England in 2007 for more than one reason, but eventually was remembered for bowling India to a famous win, which ultimately led to what is still the last red-ball series won by the visitors in England.

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  Sachin Tendulkar reveals his most meaningful century of his life

  Cricket | June 19, 2025 23:43 IST

  Sachin Tendulkar revealed his most meaningful century of his life, which was hit in December 2008. It was shortly after the 2008 terror attack that killed over 160 people and more than 300 were injured in Mumbai.

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  Flintoff-Ganguly moment in 2002 escalated India-England rivalry: James Anderson

  Cricket | June 19, 2025 19:54 IST

  Andrew Flintoff noted that the famous Sourav Ganguly and Andrew Flintoff moment at Lord's in 2022 escalated the England-India rivalry. Legendary cricketer also mentioned that the 2002 tour played a part in making his rivalry epic.

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  Rishabh Pant on course to break MS Dhoni's legendary records in England series

  Cricket | June 20, 2025 19:36 IST

  India's newly appointed vice-captain Rishabh Pant is set to break multiple records of MS Dhoni in the upcoming five-match series against England. He also confirmed batting at number five, with Shubman Gill set to feature at four.

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  When and why did Navjot Singh Sidhu leave India squad during 1996 England tour?

  Cricket | June 18, 2025 23:22 IST

  Navjot Singh Sidhu's sudden exit from the 1996 England tour left the BCCI and fans puzzled. Despite an internal inquiry, he stayed silent. It was only after a private conversation with Mohinder Amarnath that the reason came out. Later shared discreetly in Jaywant Lele’s memoir.

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  Feels so good that James Anderson, Stuart Broad are not there in England team: Rishabh Pant

  Cricket | June 18, 2025 20:14 IST

  Rishabh Pant welcomed the absence of Anderson and Broad in England’s lineup, noting their impact in past tours. However, he warned that England still have a strong bowling attack, and emphasised India’s respect for every opponent while backing his young team's ability.

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  Rishabh Pant confirms Shubman Gill's batting position in Test series vs England

  Cricket | June 18, 2025 19:03 IST

  India vice-captain Rishabh Pant confirmed that newly-appointed captain Shubman Gill will bat at number four in the upcoming five-match Test series against England, starting June 20. Meanwhile, he will continue at number five.

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  It's going to be a shame not to play against Virat Kohli in Tests: Ben Stokes

  Cricket | June 18, 2025 17:39 IST

  Virat Kohli retired from Test cricket ahead of the England series, surprising many after a brief return to domestic cricket. England captain Ben Stokes called it a shame, praising Kohli's fierce competitiveness and saying he’ll miss their on-field battles.

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  Dropped after making 246! When England axed Geoff Boycott after apparent 'selfish knock' at Leeds

  Cricket | June 17, 2025 23:38 IST

  Geoff Boycott played a marathon 246 not out during the first Test at Leeds against India in the 1967 tour. He was dropped from the team after his knock, which was criticised left, right and centre for the torturous batting he did on Day 1 of the game.

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  India-England Test series as big as the Ashes, says ECB chief ahead of upcoming series

  Cricket | June 17, 2025 22:26 IST

  India and England kick off their fourth edition of the World Test Championship with a five-match series, starting on June 20. England and Wales Cricket Board chief Richard Gould feels the series has same importance as the Ashes as per commercial significance.

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  Joe Root eyes world record against India in five-match Test series in England

  Cricket | June 17, 2025 21:15 IST

  Joe Root is a run-scoring maverick for England in the Test format and will be a key for the Three Lions in the upcoming series against India. Meanwhile, Root is eyeing a world record as he looks to continue his love affair with India.

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  Gill needs to score runs in England series to earn respect of the dressing room, says Karthik

  Cricket | June 17, 2025 18:04 IST

  Dinesh Karthik says Shubman Gill must score runs in the England Test series to earn dressing room respect. While Gill has led well, Karthik warns that his poor SENA record and Test captaincy pressure could hurt unless he focuses more on his batting.

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  Harshit Rana added to India's squad for England Test series as cover

  Cricket | June 18, 2025 9:15 IST

  Harshit Rana made his international debut for India during the Border-Gavaskar series late last year. Rana has reportedly been added to the India Test squad as cover for the series against England that gets underway from June 20 onwards.

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  India's record at Headingley, Leeds in Tests

  Cricket | June 17, 2025 12:44 IST

  India will play a five-match Test series against England, starting June 20 at Headingley. The team has played seven matches in the stadium so far. Check the record and how India have fared in Headingley in Test cricket.

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  Shubman Gill as captain will be a mix of Kohli and Rohit: Jos Buttler

  Cricket | June 17, 2025 11:29 IST

  Former England captain Jos Buttler analysed Shubman Gill's captaincy as the latter is set to lead India for the first time in Test cricket against England. Buttler believes that he will be a mix of both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.