IND vs ENG: ‘You just let Rishabh Pant be Rishabh Pant’ – KL Rahul hails star batter after twin tons as India set England 371-run target | Cricket News

KL Rahul (Pic credit: Sahil Malhotra/TimesofIndia.com) Timesofindia.com in Leeds: ‘You just let Rishabh Pant be Rishabh Pant. Stand out there and admire.’ KL Rahul’s words summed up the essence of day four at Headingley, where the Indian duo of Rahul and Pant unleashed twin centuries to propel India to 364 all out in their second […]

Rishabh Pant’s batting may defy logic, but it’s backed by a sharp cricket brain: Shastri

Ravi Shastri has said that while people may say that Rishabh Pant’s batting may defy logic, but it is backed by a sharp cricket brain after his incredible knock against England on Day 4 of the first Test. Pant, who started the day in shaky fashion, had a talk with himself before getting into the […]

IND vs ENG, 1st Test Day 3 Highlights: Jasprit Bumrah bags five, Harry Brook misses ton, India ahead at Headingley | Cricket News

Jasprit Bumrah (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Despite a valiant effort from Jasprit Bumrah and a fluent start by KL Rahul, India endured another patchy day in the field as England posted 465 in their first innings to nearly wipe out India’s advantage on Day 3 of the first Test at Headingley on Sunday.India ended the […]

Drama at Headingley! Rishabh Pant loses his cool after umpire denies ball change, throws ball in frustration – WATCH | Cricket News

Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: How often have we seen Rishabh Pant lose his temper on a cricket field? Rarely, if ever. But on Day 3 of the first Test at Headingley, the usually calm and composed wicketkeeper-batter had a rare moment of visible frustration.The incident occurred when Pant requested the […]

IND vs ENG: ‘I actually thought of three celebrations’ – Rishabh Pant reveals as signature somersault goes viral | Cricket News

Rishabh Pant’s celebration after ton against England. (AP Photo) Rishabh Pant lit up Day 2 of the Headingley Test not just with his bat but also with a touch of theatrical flair, celebrating his seventh Test century with a gravity-defying somersault that sent social media into a meltdown. But as it turns out, the flamboyant […]

IND vs ENG: ‘What is the tone?’ – Gautam Gambhir slammed after Rishabh Pant’s ‘brainfade’ dismissal | Cricket News

India’s Rishabh Pant (AP Photo/Scott Heppell) Rishabh Pant scored a remarkable century at Headingley in the first Test against England on Saturday, surpassing MS Dhoni’s record for most centuries by an Indian wicketkeeper-batter. The 27-year-old’s innings of 134 ended when he was dismissed by Josh Tongue, leading to criticism from commentator Dinesh Karthik regarding head […]

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 […]

New record! Joe Root leaves legendary Sanath Jayasuriya behind; England batter now becomes … | Cricket News

Joe Root and Sanath Jayasuriya England’s Joe Root surpassed Sri Lankan cricket legend Sanath Jayasuriya to become the ninth-highest run-scorer in international cricket during the first Test match against India at Leeds on Saturday. Root scored 28 runs before being dismissed by Jasprit Bumrah, marking their ongoing rivalry where Bumrah has now claimed Root’s wicket […]

England vs India: How to tackle Jasprit Bumrah? Ben Duckett reveals England batters’ Leeds Test plan

England opener Ben Duckett revealed that a positive mindset was key to tackling India’s Jasprit Bumrah, as he and Ollie Pope stitched together a vital 122-run stand on Day 2 of the third Test at Headingley. Speaking to Sky Sports after the day’s play, Duckett said that he and Pope focused on staying positive and […]

‘Plays aggressive doesn’t mean he can’t defend’: India batting coach backs Rishabh Pant, hails Shubman Gill’s growth since BGT | Cricket News

India’s batting coach Sitanshu Kotak (Pic credit: Sahil Malhotra/TimesofIndia.com) TimesofIndia.com in Leeds: India may have ended Day Two of the first Test at Headingley with the upper hand, but England’s spirited resistance, led by Ollie Pope’s unbeaten hundred, ensured that the contest remained finely poised.Scorecard: India vs England 1st Test Day 2At stumps, England were […]