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IND vs ENG: Gautam Gambhir refuses to laud Rishabh Pant’s twin tons after Leeds loss – ‘There’re three more centuries’ | Cricket News

Gautam Gambhir (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) India head coach Gautam Gambhir has made it clear he’s not interested in celebrating individual milestones after India’s defeat in the opening Test against England at Headingley. Despite five Indian centuries, including two from vice-captain Rishabh Pant, the team fell short, and Gambhir wasn’t ready to sugar-coat the […]

IND vs ENG: How India’s last 10 Test captains fared in their debut matches — and where Shubman Gill stands | Cricket News

India captain Shubman Gill (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) As Shubman Gill stepped onto the field at Headingley, all eyes were on India’s new, youngest Test captain. At just 25, Gill was handed the reins at a time of transition — and immense expectation. However, his captaincy debut didn’t quite script a fairytale start. Despite […]

IND vs ENG: ‘The way we knocked over … ‘ — England captain Ben Stokes reveals reason behind Headingley win | Cricket News

Ben Stokes (Images credit: Sahil Malhotra/TimesofIndia.com) NEW DELHI: England produced a brilliantly paced run chase to gun down a massive 371-run target and defeat India by five wickets in the series-opening Headingley Test on Tuesday — with 14 overs to spare. The hosts pulled off the 10th highest successful run chase in Test history with […]

National aquatics championships | I did freestyle because I wanted a change without much focus: Srihari Nataraj

No rush: Srihari says he will take his time before deciding whether to compete in 200m freestyle too. | Photo Credit: BISWARANJAN ROUT After setting the ‘India best’ time in 200m freestyle earlier this month, two-time Olympian swimmer Srihari Nataraj is considering pursuing the style along with his favourite backstroke in 2026. Srihari, who competed […]

Who is Kota Takai? 20-year-old Japanese defender set to join Tottenham Hotspur in £5m deal

Tottenham Hotspur are set to sign Japanese defender Kota Takai in a £5 million deal. The 20-year-old will likely join the club next month and he is poised to become a key part of manager Thomas Frank’s first-team squad. Who is Kota Takai? Kota Takai was born in Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama, in 2004. He started his […]

IND vs ENG: Rishabh Pant’s ‘apne chauke ke chakkar mein…’ quip to Ravindra Jadeja leaves everyone laughing – watch video | Cricket News

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 […]

IND vs ENG: Sanjay Manjrekar forgets Virat Kohli as Shubman Gill’s celebration sparks déjà vu!- Watch | Cricket News

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 […]

IND vs ENG: India coach Gautam Gambhir provides update on pacers’ fitness and availability for series decider at The Oval | Cricket News

Jasprit Bumrah during day three of the Fourth Test vs England at Old Trafford (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Manchester: It’s been over 50 days since the Indian team arrived here in England, and Jasprit Bumrah’s workload has been the focal point of India’s planning ahead of each Test. As India’s batters were pulling off […]

India vs England: Ajinkya Rahane flags major concern for India ahead of final Test match

Former India captain Ajinkya Rahane has flagged a big concern for the side going into the final Test match of the series. Rahane’s comments come just a day after India’s heroic escape in Manchester, where they batted nearly 2 days to eke out a draw. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Rahane flagged what he thought […]

Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg dies at 65 after battle with prostate cancer; who was he?

Ryne Sandberg, the Hall of Fame second baseman who devoted his entire 15-year playing career to the Chicago Cubs, has passed away at the age of 65, it was announced on Monday. Sandberg, a 10-time All-Star and the National League MVP in 1984, had revealed on 22 January 2024 that he was battling metastatic prostate […]