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Pant Sidelined from Fifth Test Due to Foot Fracture; Jagadeesan Steps In as Replacement
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) certified the injury on Saturday and made Tamil Nadu's Narayan Jagadeesan Pant's replacement for the last match, which starts on July 31 at the Kennington Oval in London.
4th Test: Response after losing two early wickets was a very brave effort, says Shubman Gill
Having crumpled to 0 for 2 in their second innings and remaining 311 runs behind, India seemed to be on the verge of defeat—and with it, the series.
4th Test: Jadeja, Sundar Smash Tons as Resilient India Clinch Thrilling Draw Against England
With the match result practically clinched in the dying hour, Stokes refused to risk his leading bowlers and instead left the ball in the hands of part-timers Harry Brook and Joe Root.
4th Test: Jadeja, Sundar Smash Tons as Resilient India Clinch Thrilling Draw Against England
India looked to be gazing into the face of inevitable defeat after collapsing to 0/2 in their second innings, remaining 311 runs adrift of England.
ACC Chief Naqvi Confirms Men’s Asia Cup 2025 in UAE from Sept 9–28
While India retained the official hosting rights of the next Asia Cup, the tournament will now be played in the United Arab Emirates.
IND vs ENG Test | 'Teams win because of combinations, not individual brilliance': Navjot Singh Sidhu Critiques Gambhir’s Game Plan
Frustrating the fans the most, however, is not only scoreboard pressure, but the seeming absence of leadership in India's bowling department — a unit fronted by Jasprit Bumrah and that has, with the exception of his own performances, appeared toothless and inconsistent.
IND vs ENG| 'He has only himself to blame': Pant’s Rash Shot Triggers Heated Debate Among Experts and Fans
When batting at 37 from 48 balls, Pant had tried a reverse sweep off pacer Chris, who delivered a well-directed yorker. The ball hit Pant's right toe as he missed the shot completely, with swelling and bleeding happening on the spot.
Root's 150 and Stokes' Unbeaten 77 Power England to 186-Run Lead Over India in 4th Test
Resuming on 225/2, England added 319 runs for the loss of five wickets, to propel themselves to a dominant score and post a massive 186-run lead.
'24 Hours Too Late': Ravi Shastri Slams Shubman Gill for Day 3 Mistakes
England putting up 544/7 at stumps and taking a dominant 186-run first-innings lead, Shastri identified a number of tactical errors on the part of the young Indian captain.
‘Struggle with short balls? Try tennis or golf’: Gavaskar slams ICC’s concussion substitute rule during IND vs ENG Test
In a critical comment on Sony Sports, Gavaskar conveyed his strong dissatisfaction with the management of concussion substitutes, saying, "I've always believed that you are providing a like-for-like replacement for incompetence. If you are not capable of playing short-pitched bowling, do not play Test cricket; go and play tennis or play golf. You are providing a like-for-like replacement for a person who cannot play the short ball and gets hit."
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