It may not have matched the flamboyance of his one-day batting, but in his first press conference as Test captain in England, Shubman Gill exuded the quiet confidence of a man ready for the long haul-prepared for the patience and grind that the traditional format demands. Speaking to the media at Headingley, Leeds, on the…
Director of cricket Rob Key, selector Luke Wright, captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum speak during a nets session at Headingley. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: England under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum has been a team reborn: fearless, unapologetic, and often breathtaking. Since their bold reinvention in 2022, the Three Lions have gone from…
England Test captain Ben Stokes has reiterated his commitment to the aggressive ‘Bazball’ approach ahead of the five-match Test series against India, urging his team to stick to the fearless style of play that has defined their recent success in red-ball cricket. However, Stokes also stressed the importance of adaptability, noting that while the attacking…
The Bank of England is expected to keep interest rates unchanged on Thursday amid growing fears that the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict might drag in the US, pushing oil prices higher and worsening inflation in the UK. The bank’s nine-member Monetary Policy Committee is predicted to hold the main rate at 4.25%, a two-year low, while…
Rohit Sharma (L) with Ayush Mhatre (R) before the India U-19 team departed for England. (Instagram) India Under-19 captain Ayush Mhatre received a signed bat from India’s ODI skipper Rohit Sharma during a visit to the latter’s residence in Mumbai on Wednesday, ahead of India U-19’s upcoming England tour scheduled from June 24 to July…
India fast bowler Mukesh Kumar’s cryptic Instagram story went viral on June 18, just two days before the team plays their 1st Test match against England. Mukesh took to social media and wrote, “Karma is unforgiving,” without sharing any context on what had made him furious. Fans quickly spotted the pacer’s post, which came just…
Kapil Dev and Shubman Gill NEW DELHI: When Shubman Gill will walk out for the toss alongside his opposition England captain Ben Stokes at the Headingley Stadium on June 20, it will be a new journey for him as a Test skipper. The five-Test series starting in Leeds also marks the beginning of a new…
Rohit Sharma gifted young Mumbai sensation Ayush Mhatre a signed bat ahead of his tour to England as part of the India U-19 squad. Mhatre, who caught everyone’s attention with his performances for CSK in IPL 2025, will be captaining the Indian team during their tour of England. The Mumbai youngster is known to be…
Who will win the five-match Test series set to commence on June 20? (Image via X/@englandcricket & BCCI) With the first Test between India and England set to commence on June 20, tensions are high and expectations over the moon in both camps. While India get ready for their first Test without legendary duo Virat…
England captain Ben Stokes (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) England have announced their playing XI for the opening match of the much-anticipated five-Test series against India, starting Friday, June 20, at Headingley in Leeds. The match also marks the beginning of the rebranded Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy, and kicks off the 2025–27 World Test Championship cycle for…