Shubman Gill and Ravindra Jadeja during a nets session at Headingley (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) India begins a new era in Test cricket without stalwarts Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravichandran Ashwin as they prepare for their series opener against England at Headingley on Friday. The young squad, led by newly appointed captain Shubman…

Ajinkya Rahane and Karun Nair Former India captain Ajinkya Rahane has shared his predicted playing eleven for India’s upcoming first Test against England at Headingley, starting Friday, June 20. In his YouTube channel video, Rahane excluded Karun Nair and Prasidh Krishna while selecting three debutants – Sai Sudharsan, Dhruv Jurel, and Arshdeep Singh – in…

For Karun Nair, waking up each morning wasn’t just about routine — it was about purpose. “My first thought every day was, ‘I want to play Test cricket for India again.’ That belief kept me going,” he said in a heartfelt video shared by the BCCI ahead of the first Test against England. Nair, who…

Shubman Gill makes bold claim (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: With India preparing to take on England in a highly anticipated five-match Test series starting June 20, all eyes are on newly appointed Test captain Shubman Gill. The 25-year-old, who also captains the Gujarat Titans in the IPL, is now leading India into a new era…

Exeter: Ravindra Gopinath Sante’s journey is a remarkable example that can inspire aspiring cricketers with disabilities across India — proving that dreams can indeed come true. A paralysed right hand since childhood didn’t stop this left-arm spinning allrounder from making a mark in Mumbai’s top local tournaments, including the prestigious Kanga League and Times Shield,…

Jasprit Bumrah of India during a nets session. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: When India take the field against England in the opening Test at Headingley in Leeds, new Test captain Shubman Gill will be counting on his premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah to do what he does best: strike early, rattle the English…

India captain Shubman Gill during a nets session at Headingley. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) TimesofIndia.com in Leeds: “Kinni der? (how long)”, asked Arshdeep Singh when he stood on top of his run-up to bowl to Shubman Gill in the nets. The Indian skipper was expectedly not done yet and said, “jad tak tu paa…

England captain Ben Stokes (Pic credit: Sahil Malhotra/TimesofIndia.com) TimesofIndia.com in Leeds: England captain Ben Stokes has acknowledged the absence of Indian stalwarts Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Ravichandran Ashwin from the upcoming five-Test series but cautioned against underestimating the new-look Indian team. Speaking on the eve of the series opener at Headingley, Stokes said their…

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma (AFP Photo) As India step into a new era under Shubman Gill’s leadership in the five-match Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy Test series against England, former England captain Alastair Cook has made a telling observation about the impact of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s retirement from Test cricket.Go Beyond The Boundary with our…

MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Rahul Dravid and Rohit Sharma As Shubman Gill gears up to lead India for the first time in Test cricket against England at Headingley, all eyes are on the young opener who steps into the role at just 25. Test captaincy comes with unique pressures, and over the years, some of…