Cricket

Yashasvi Jaiswal joins elite company with a century on his Test debut in England. His 101 off 159 balls put India in command. Remarkably, all five of his Test tons have come against non-Asian teams, underlining his prowess in overseas conditions.

Shubman Gill marked his Test captaincy debut with a sublime century at Headingley. He anchored India’s innings with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant, showcasing leadership and poise in the post-Rohit-Kohli era.

Yashasvi Jaiswal scored a gritty century in the 1st Test at Headingley, marking a key milestone in his career and heralding a new era for Indian Test cricket. Battling cramps, he anchored India’s innings with composure alongside Shubman Gill.

Nasser Hussain recalls Virat Kohli’s fiery 2021 Lord’s speech as a defining moment in the India-England rivalry. Kohli urged India to unleash “hell” on England, showcasing his passion and inspiring a famous win.

During commentary in the 1st Test against England, ex-India batter Sanjay Manjrekar subtly criticised Virat Kohli’s technique, referencing his struggles with off-stump deliveries in the BGT—even though Kohli has retired from Test cricket.

Sai Sudharsan made his Test debut on June 20, a significant date in Indian cricket history. This date holds a lot of significance as it has often marked the beginning of illustrious journeys and is deeply rooted in the legacy of Indian Test cricket.

England and India players paid tribute to victims of the Ahmedabad Air India crash with a minute’s silence and black armbands before the 1st Test at Headingley, honouring the 241 lives lost in the tragedy that deeply impacted both nations.

Prithi Narayanan, wife of former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin, shared a heartfelt message on social media expressing mixed emotions about watching Test cricket without her husband in the Indian squad.

India Test captain Shubman Gill discusses the honour and his leadership vision with vice-captain Rishabh Pant as India prepares to face England. They aim to create a secure team environment where players feel validated and perform their best.

Karun Nair returns to the Indian Test team for the England series after being dropped in 2018. His hard work and perseverance paid off, earning him a spot after key retirements in the team.