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From Shubman Gill to Virat Kohli: How India’s top captains fared on their first England tour | Cricket News

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 […]

‘Too late to call Virat back?’ Tharoor as India crumbles in 5th Test match against England; netizens advise ‘move on’

With England requiring just 35 runs and only four wickets in hand as the rain-affected Fifth Test enters its final day, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor remarked that while he had missed Virat Kohli throughout the series, he had never felt his absence more than in this match. He even wondered, “Is it too late to […]

IND vs ENG 5th Test: ‘Is it too late to call him out of retirement?’- Shashi Tharoor reignites debate over Virat Kohli’s absence in England series | Cricket News

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 […]

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: 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 1st Test: Sanjay Manjrekar uses KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal for massive dig at Virat Kohli; ‘a former batter…’

Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar minced no words in taking a massive dig at retired Virat Kohli following the Shubman Gill-led side’s domination in the first innings of opening day of the first innings against England on Friday in Leeds. Manjrekar‘s remarks came after Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul took their time in the middle […]

Virat Kohli reveals real reason behind T20I retirement after IPL heroics: ‘New players needed time…’

Virat Kohli has opened up on the decision to retire from T20I cricket, despite him continuing to be good form and maintaining regular fitness levels. While answering a question about what changed for him coming in to this season of IPL after announcing his T20I retiremetn, to which Kohli responded saying that his decision to […]

Josh Hazlewood’s death‑over masterclass delivers RCB’s first Chinnaswamy win of IPL 2025 | Cricket News

Josh Hazlewood (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru finally treated their home fans to a victory, defeating Rajasthan Royals by eleven runs in Match forty‑two of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.Coming into Thursday night, Virat Kohli had four fifties in the campaign. At a fickle Chinnaswamy, he kept stalling […]

Massive prediction! KL Rahul tipped to eclipse Shubman Gill soon | Cricket News

Shubman Gill and KL Rahul (Getty Images) Former England cricketer Owais Shah has lauded KL Rahul, predicting that the stylish Indian batter is set to thrive now that both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have stepped away from the Test setup. Taking on the responsibility of opening, Rahul has already made a strong impression, compiling […]

Madan Lal urges Virat Kohli to relinquish retirement and return to Test cricket

New Delhi [India], July 16 (ANI): In a heartfelt and emotional appeal that has touched the hearts of cricket fans across the country, 1983 World Cup winner and former India all-rounder Madan Lal has expressed his desire to see Virat Kohli don the whites once again, even after the latter announced his retirement from Test […]