Mohammed Siraj (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Just as the drinks break was called on Day 2 of the first Test at Headingley Stadium in Leeds, Mohammed Siraj, ever the character, walked up to the stumps and casually picked up an England batter’s bat, inspecting it with curiosity.Known not only for his fiery spells but also…
Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has lauded Rishabh Pant’s unique and fearless shot-making, specifically highlighting the left-hander’s distinctive falling paddle sweep during his blistering 134 off 178 balls in the first Test at Headingley. Tendulkar called the stroke not an accident, but a product of sharp…
Veteran Sri Lanka all-rounder Angelo Mathews officially brought his storied Test career to an end on June 21 after Sri Lanka’s drawn Test against Bangladesh in Galle. Following the match, Mathews reflected on his journey and named two standout moments from his 15-year-long stint in red-ball cricket—Sri Lanka’s historic Test series win in England in…
Rishabh Pant (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Rishabh Pant’s love affair with England continues, and the dynamic wicketkeeper-batter once again showcased his class with the bat. On Day 2 of the opening Test at Headingley in Leeds, Pant brought up his seventh Test century — his fourth against England — reinforcing his status as one of…
NEW DELHI: Shubman Gill began his tenure as India’s Test captain with a brilliant unbeaten century, following a composed ton by Yashasvi Jaiswal, as India took control on Day 1 of the opening Test against England at Headingley on Friday.After being put into bat by England skipper Ben Stokes, India closed the day in a…
India’s Yashasvi Jaiswal (AP Photo/Scott Heppell) After India’s record-breaking Day 1 at Headingley, the BCCI gave fans an inside look at the dressing room mindset with a candid chat between centurion Yashasvi Jaiswal and wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel. In the video, Dhruv warmly congratulates Jaiswal for scoring yet another hundred on foreign soil — this time…
India’s captain Shubman Gill hugs to congratulate Yashasvi Jaiswal (AP Photo/Scott Heppell) Records came tumbling down on the opening day of India’s much-awaited Test series against England at Headingley, as the young generation showed they are ready to carry the weight left behind by legends Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. 300+ runs on the first…
Yashasvi Jaiswal (Pic credits Sahil Malhotra/TimesofIndia.com) TimesofIndia.com in Leeds: Yashasvi Jaiswal battled more than just the England bowling attack at Headingley on Friday. The 23-year-old opener, who struck a magnificent 101 on the opening day of the first Test, revealed after stumps that he had to deal with cramps in both hands during his innings…
Rishabh Pant celebrating his century vs England (Image via X/@BCCI) A packed stadium at Headingley was witness to Shubman Gill’s first century as Test captain on Friday. The 25-year-old bagged a thrilling ton as his impressive innings steered India to 359/3 at stumps on Day 3. Gill’s knock not only steadied India after the early…
Yashasvi Jaiswal celebrating his ton against England (Image via X/@BCCI) 23-year-old India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal continued his prolific Test form, notching up his fifth Test century on Day 1 of the first Test against England at Headingley on Friday. Jaiswal brought up his hundred in 144 balls, blending maturity with his trademark flair as he…