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Need to work on my core muscles and make my body stronger, Says Neeraj Chopra
Off his Friday Diamond League victory with a top throw of 88.16m, two-time Olympic medallist Chopra admitted that while his showing was excellent, there's still scope for augmentation.
Yashasvi Jaiswal Becomes First Batter to Average Over 90 Against England, Surpassing Don Bradman
With a classy, unbeaten 127 of captain Shubman Gill, a fluent century by Yashasvi Jaiswal, and a calm knock by vice-captain Rishabh Pant, India finished the day in complete command at 359/3.
Batting Blitz: Gill, Jaiswal Hundreds and Pant’s Fifty Leave Opposition Reeling in 1st Test
Gill, in his first Test as India captain, stayed not out on 127, while Jaiswal played a stylish 101. Vice-captain Rishabh Pant also chipped in with a free-scoring 65* as India ended on a commanding 359/3 in 85 overs after being invited to bat on a pitch that provided little assistance for England bowlers.
Neeraj Starts 2025 with Paris Diamond League Win, Falls Just Short of 90m
His first throw of 88.16 meters was enough to win and hold off a tough challenge from Germany's Julian Weber.
1st Test at Headingley: Sudharsan Makes Debut as England Choose to Bowl First Against India
Sudharsan's state of Tamil Nadu and Surrey in the County Championship is where he has also played, and he was given his first Test cap on a day that had historic significance—June 20—the day Rahul Dravid and Sourav Ganguly made their debut Test appearances in 1996, and Virat Kohli made his Test debut in 2011.
Test series win in any SENA country bigger than IPL title, Says Shubman Gill
The 25-year-old skipper of Gujarat Titans in the IPL made his opinion known at a media conference before India's first Test against England, which starts on Friday.
Stokes Warns of Tough Challenge Despite Rohit, Kohli, and Ashwin Missing
Stokes is of the view that the deep pool of talent available in India guarantees a closely contested affair irrespective of any changes in personnel.
Ravi Shastri Advises Shubman Gill to ‘Take Your Time’ Before Test Captaincy Debut
During a chat on The ICC Review, Shastri counselled the 25-year-old to keep his cool and give himself time to settle into the huge responsibility of captaining the national team in a five-Test series in England.
Mukesh Kumar’s Mysterious Instagram Post Sparks Buzz After England Tour Omission: ‘Karma Doesn’t Forgive’
The post followed shortly after the Indian team made the revelation of bringing in Harshit Rana as an extra pace option. Rana, who has a reputation for being an aggressive short-ball bowler, was preferred ahead of Mukesh, last seen in a Test earlier in 2024 against England at home.
England Select Pope Ahead of Bethell; Woakes Returns at No. 8 for Opening Test Against India
Woakes, out of the side for a while due to an ankle injury, rejoins the squad in the place of Sam Cook. His presence at No. 8 gives England much-needed lower-order stability and experience. The change also enables the hosts to include Jamie Smith as a specialist wicketkeeper-batter at No. 7.
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