Prasidh Krishna (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images) Indian fast bowler Prasidh Krishna faced a challenging outing in the first Test against England at Leeds, registering the most expensive economy rate for an Indian bowler who has bowled at least 20 overs in a single spell. Prasidh took three important wickets, removing Ollie Pope, Harry Brook,…
India’s Rishabh Pant (AP Photo/Scott Heppell) India’s first Test against England at Headingley is turning into an instant classic — packed with big runs, sharp banter, and Jasprit Bumrah’s record-breaking brilliance under cloudy skies. Day 2 saw India finish their imposing first innings at 471, anchored by Rishabh Pant’s sparkling seventh Test century. But the…
Sanjay Manjrekar, Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli Shubman Gill, India’s new Test captain, displayed intense emotions reminiscent of Virat Kohli‘s leadership style during Day 2 of the first Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy match against England at Headingley on June 22, 2025. The 24-year-old captain celebrated animatedly when Mohammed Siraj appeared to dismiss Joe Root, though the decision…
Rishabh Pant throws ball in frustration after umpire denies change During a tense moment in England’s innings at Headingley, India’s vice-captain Rishabh Pant faces potential ICC sanctions after displaying frustration over an umpire’s decision regarding a ball change request. The incident unfolded after the penultimate delivery of the 61st over when Mohammed Siraj was hit…
VVS Laxman and Sourav Ganguly Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has revealed a deeply personal moment from his playing days, sharing that VVS Laxman did not speak to him for three months after being left out of India’s squad for the 2003 ODI World Cup. Ganguly, who was then leading the side, admitted that the…
Rishabh Pant (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Six months ago, Rishabh Pant faced heavy criticism from legendary India batter Sunil Gavaskar, who had slammed him as “stupid, stupid, stupid” following a reckless dismissal during the Boxing Day Test against Australia at the MCG. Fast forward to the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Test at Headingley, and Gavaskar’s tune…
NEW DELHI: Rishabh Pant added another feather to his cap on Sunday as he became only the third Indian wicketkeeper to complete 150 catches in Test cricket. The milestone came on Day 3 of the first Test against England at Headingley, when Prasidh Krishna found the edge of Ollie Pope’s bat and Pant completed a…
Image credit: England Cricket NEW DELHI: Legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has expressed strong reservations over the naming of the ongoing five-match Test series between India and England as the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. Gavaskar argued that Sachin Tendulkar’s name should appear before James Anderson’s, citing Tendulkar’s seniority and vastly superior achievements in international cricket.Writing in his…
Sachin Tendulkar and Jasprit Bumrah TimesofIndia.com in Leeds: Ball in his right hand and sweater resting on his left, Jasprit Bumrah had his eyes locked on the giant screen, which was showing the replay of his fifth wicket. No bowler wants to miss the opportunity of seeing the ball crashing into the woodwork, and Bumrah…
Jasprit Bumrah (Pic credit: Sahil Malhotra/TimesofIndia.com) TimesofIndia.com in Leeds: Jasprit Bumrah delivered yet another masterclass in seam bowling, claiming a crucial five-wicket haul as India gained a slender edge on Day 3 of the first Test against England at Headingley. England were bowled out for 465 in reply to India’s 471, with Bumrah returning figures…
