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‘Frankly ridiculous’: Ian Ward fumes at delay as ball replacement fiasco continues in 3rd Test at Lords

London [UK], July 12 (ANI): Former cricketer Ian Ward gave his take on the “ridiculous” ball change which caused an unprecedented delay in the first session of Day 3 during the third Test between England and India at Lord’s on Saturday. The Dukes’ balls continued to be at the centre of attention yet again. The […]

‘Jofra Archer messaged me and … ‘: Jasprit Bumrah reveals conversation with wife Sanjana Ganesan after Lord’s five-fer | Cricket News

Jasprit Bumrah and Jofra Archer NEW DELHI: India pacer Jasprit Bumrah credited the learnings from his previous tour of England for helping him exploit the conditions effectively, leading to a five-wicket haul on Day 2 of the third Test at Lord’s. Bumrah was in top form during the second day’s play, delivering crucial breakthroughs in […]

IND U-19 vs ENG U-19 1st Test LIVE: How to watch Vaibhav Suryavanshi live streaming today? | Cricket News

The Indian Under-19 cricket team is set to face England Under-19 in the first Youth Test match at Kent County Ground, Beckenham, starting July 12 at 3:30 PM IST. This red-ball format contest follows India’s dominant performance in the five-match ODI series against England. Indian opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi will be a key player to watch […]

Shubman Gill hit 430 runs, 2 bowlers got six wickets: Dukes ball CEO slams critics

Dukes ball manufacturer Dilip Jajodia hit back at criticism surrounding the quality of the red ball used in the ongoing Test series between England and India. The backlash erupted after the ball was changed twice within a 10-over span on Day 2 of the third Test at Lord’s, prompting players to question its durability. Indian […]

Joe Root’s solution for frequent ball change: Allow only three changes in 80 overs

England’s Joe Root is seen during the second day of the third Test at Lords in London on July 11, 2025. | Photo Credit: Reuters England’s first innings centurion Joe Root has offered an interesting but permanent “solution” to teams asking for a change of ball when it doesn’t do much in air or off […]

Jasprit Bumrah reveals why he didn’t celebrate after historic fifer at Lords: ‘I’m not 21 anymore’

Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah was at the height of his abilities during Day 2 of the Lords test match as he made his way into the stadium’s historic leaderboard by taking five wickets in the first innings. However, more than Bumrah’s bowling, his muted reaction after the achieving the milestone garnered a lot of attention […]

IND vs ENG 3rd Test: Injured but unstoppable – Rishabh Pant breaks MS Dhoni’s record at Lord’s | Cricket News

Rishabh Pant has once again shown why he’s one of the best wicketkeeper-batters India has ever seen. On Day 2 of the Lord’s Test against England, Pant became the highest run-scorer by an Asian wicketkeeper in a single SENA Test series.Most runs by Asian WKs in SENA Test Series 361 – Rishabh Pant in ENG […]

Asian Champion Avinash Sable fails to finish race at Monaco Diamond League

Asian Champion Avinash Sable didn’t have an evening to remember on Friday, July 11, as the Indian steeplechase runner failed to finish his race at the Monaco Diamond League. Sable was hoping for a top-5 finish at the event but failed to reach the finish line after sustaining an injury following a pretty nasty fall […]

Can Sreeshankar’s return shake Indian long jump out of its slumber?

When M. Sreeshankar suffered a patellar tendon rupture in April last year, many feared that it would finish his sparkling long jump career. Even the doctors in the country were not optimistic. “Almost every doctor in India, probably the best doctors, said, ‘We’ll make you in such a way that you’ll walk again’. The injury […]

IND vs ENG: Joe Root to India – ‘Don’t keep asking for a ball change, learn to adapt’ | Cricket News

Joe Root and Ben Stokes (AFP Photo) TimesofIndia.com in London: The Dukes ball has come under heavy scrutiny from players and media alike throughout the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. The debate resurfaced during the third Test at Lord’s when Shubman Gill was repeatedly seen approaching the umpire to have the ball checked. The umpires were frequently seen […]