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England Pull Off Second-Highest Successful Chase to Defeat India in 1st Test Thriller
In a thrilling climax, the hosts embarked on a gargantuan fourth-innings pursuit of 371 to register a breathtaking five-wicket win against India and establish a 1-0 advantage in the inaugural Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.
1st Test: Rahul Strengthens India’s Position After Bumrah’s Fifer Limits England to 465
England were dismissed for 465, leaving India with a six-run first-innings lead. Bumrah led the Indian bowling effort with returns of 5 for 83 in 24.4 overs, claiming his 14th Test five-wicket haul. Importantly, this was his third such effort in English conditions and took him joint with Kapil Dev for most five-wicket hauls by an Indian bowler in away Tests (12).
Michael Vaughan Questions Stokes’ Call to Bowl First on Dry Headingley Surface
Vaughan, in an interview on BBC's Test Match Special, described the call as surprising considering the conditions and the strengths of England at this time. "I am an old school traditionalist. Here at Leeds, when the sun is shining, with dry weather, you bat," he said bluntly.
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.
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.
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.
Broad, Buttler Applaud Bumrah’s Impact: ‘Balanced and Brutal’ Trump Card for India in England Tests
The Indian pace leader has received glowing praise from two of England's cricketing legends, Stuart Broad and Jos Buttler, who praised his match-winning traits and unique approach.
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