July 7, 2025
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England ran second for 5 days: McCullum admits crucial toss error at Edgbaston

England head coach Brendon McCullum has admitted that they were catching up with India for the majority of the second Test at Edgbaston, Birmingham, after their blunder at the toss. India beat England by a massive margin of 336 runs and registered their maiden win at the venue. Following their loss, McCullum has admitted that […]

IND vs ENG, 2nd Test: ‘They can’t win’ – Former England captain pleads Ben Stokes and co to bat for draw | Cricket News

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – JULY 05: Harry Brook of England avoids a short ball from Akash Deep of India during day four of the 2nd Rothesay Test Match between England and India at Edgbaston on July 05, 2025 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Former England captain Michael Vaughan has pleaded with Ben Stokes […]

IND vs ENG: Surprise! Former all-rounder visits England nets ahead of 2nd Test against India | Cricket News

England captain Ben Stokes speaks to the team alongside coach Brendon McCullum and Harry Brook during a net session at Edgbaston (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Former England all-rounder Moeen Ali made an unexpected appearance at England’s training session in Birmingham on Monday. He offered his expertise on the Edgbaston pitch before the second Test […]

ENG vs IND: Alastair Cook jumps to Shubman Gill’s defence with Ben Stokes’ example

Legendary England batter Alastair Cook has come out in Shubman Gill’s defence following India’s loss in the first Test against England at Headingley, Leeds. England beat India by five wickets as they chased down the second-highest target in their Test history of 371. Following India’s loss, several experts have been after India’s new skipper Shubman […]

IND vs ENG Tests: ‘There’s a lot of science in that madness’ – Michael Vaughan leads praise for Rishabh Pant’s heroics | Cricket News

Rishabh Pant (Photo credit – X) NEW DELHI: Rishabh Pant‘s twin centuries at Headingley may not have been enough to save India from a five-wicket defeat in the first Test, but his sensational batting has won hearts and headlines across the cricketing world. Former England captain Michael Vaughan led the chorus of praise, calling Pant […]

Simple and calm: Ben Stokes explains England’s mantra in big chases after Leeds win

Ben Stokes said that England’s mantra when it comes to big chases is to keep things simple and remain calm after the Leeds Test win. England took the lead in the series by chasing down 371 at Headingley.  “When you’re chasing down totals like that, how you are in the dressing room is actually very […]

Live Score, ENG vs IND, 1st Test Day 4: Focus on KL Rahul, Shubman Gill as India eye big target

What did we learn from the 3rd day at Leeds? 1. At the moment, it seems like Jasprit Bumrah will have to carry this attack. 2. India desperately need to better their ground fielding. 3. England will score at a fast rate, but give a lot of chances. 4. There is a lot of promise […]

IND vs ENG: Rampant Rishabh Pant can afford to smile | Cricket News

India’s Rishabh Pant (AP Photo/Scott Heppell) A few months ago, Rishabh Pant found himself at the dark end of a tunnel. His recklessness in both innings of the fourth Test against Australia at the MCG was seen as one of the reasons behind India’s series defeat, especially since the series was locked at 1-1 till […]

Headingley Test: Why Ben Stokes chose to bowl first vs India – Ex-England captain explains | Cricket News

Ben Stokes (Pic credit: England Cricket) NEW DELHI: England captain Ben Stokes’ decision to bowl first in the opening Test of the Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy against India raised eyebrows on a hot and sunny day at Headingley, but former skipper Michael Atherton believes the call was guided more by recent venue trends and England’s strength in […]

Trial by fire: New-look India faces acid test in Bazball territory | Cricket News

India captain Shubman Gill during a nets session at Headingley on June 18, 2025 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) The sun’s been beating down on the west Yorkshire city of Leeds for the last few days. The temperature’s higher than it normally is during this time of the year. And, of course, […]