India managed to draw their second successive series in England as they registered a thrilling six-run victory in the fifth Test at the Oval by six runs. The Shubman Gill-led side came into Day 5, needing four wickets to win with England 35 runs away from a victory. However, India held their nerves as they […]
Shubman Gill and Ben Stokes (AP Photo) Touring England is always one of the toughest assignments for any Indian captain. Swing-friendly conditions, long summers, and hostile crowds test both skill and temperament. Here’s a look at how five of India’s most successful Test captains performed on their maiden tours to England as leaders.Shubman GillOn his […]
India’s Akash Deep, second right, celebrates with teammates (AP Photo/Scott Heppell) Tensions were high on Day 4 of the fifth Test at The Oval as India’s bowlers struggled to contain a surging England batting lineup. Captain Shubman Gill, clearly feeling the pressure, was heard on the stump mic urging injured pacer Akash Deep to return […]
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor sparked discussion about India’s Test cricket performance against England by highlighting the absence of former captain Virat Kohli, as India faced a crucial loss in the ongoing series. Taking to social media, Tharoor emphasized how Kohli‘s leadership, intensity, and batting prowess could have influenced the match outcome. Shashi Tharoor’s Tweet […]
Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ben Duckett (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) The tension is rising at The Oval as India push hard to level the Test series, and the heat of the contest has started spilling over on the field. On the morning of Day 4, Yashasvi Jaiswal was caught having a go at Ben Duckett, […]
India bowler Jasprit Bumrah (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Jasprit Bumrah has been released from India’s squad for the ongoing fifth and final Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at The Oval, London, the BCCI confirmed on Friday. This was a pre-planned move as part of India’s workload management policy. Head coach Gautam Gambhir had stated […]
Former India opener and cricket commentator Aakash Chopra has termed Shubman Gill’s run-out on Day 1 of the fifth Test at The Oval as a “game-changing” moment that could influence the course of the match. Gill, who had been in sublime form throughout the series, was dismissed for 21 in a moment of misjudgement that […]
Gautam Gambhir and Shubman Gill (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) TimesofIndia.com in London: Four Tests, 20 days of hard-fought cricket, and the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy is still alive as the two teams head into the finale at The Oval. The 2-1 scoreline, currently in favour of England, could have gone either way, and while India would […]
Image credit: Sahil Malhotra/TimesofIndia.com NEW DELHI: An exciting finale to the five-match Test series between India and England is set to unfold at The Oval, with the fifth and final Test beginning on Thursday. All eyes will be on the toss—yes, it could be a crucial moment given the recent history at the venue.The last […]
KL Rahul and Shubman Gill (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar heaped praise on KL Rahul and Shubman Gill for their remarkable unbroken 174-run partnership on Day 4 of the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford, describing their effort as “incredible” and filled with “restraint and mental resolve.”Go Beyond The Boundary […]
