MS Dhoni celebrated his 44th birthday in Ranchi, a video capturing him politely seeking permission before cutting his cake went viral. Dhoni’s illustrious career includes leading India to victory in the 2011 Cricket World Cup and the 2013 Champions Trophy. He also captained India in the 2007 ICC T20 World Cup.
Ravi Shastri questioned resting Jasprit Bumrah for the Edgbaston Test, but India’s bowlers, led by Akash Deep and Mohammed Siraj, secured a historic win. Gautam Gambhir’s team management saw their bold selection calls vindicated as India leveled the series 1-1. Shubman Gill praised Akash Deep’s performance, confirming Bumrah’s return for the Lord’s Test.
Under gloomy skies, India’s youthful team triumphed over England by 336 runs in the second Test at Edgbaston, securing their first-ever win at the venue. Led by Shubman Gill, with stellar performances from Gill himself and Akash Deep, India proved their mettle despite missing key players like Bumrah and Kohli.
Shubman Gill, despite his stellar batting performance in the series with nearly 600 runs, has expressed concerns about the deteriorating quality of the Dukes ball and the unresponsive nature of English pitches. He highlighted the challenges bowlers face due to the ball losing shape quickly, impacting strategic depth and competitiveness in Test cricket.
India’s resounding 336-run victory over England at Edgbaston, leveling the series 1-1, drew praise from cricket pundits. Akash Deep’s stellar 10-wicket match haul, stepping in for Bumrah, fueled India’s triumph. Shubman Gill etched his name in history with scores of 269 and 161. Atherton acknowledged India’s dominance, highlighting the psychological impact of winning without Bumrah.
Akash Deep and Mohammed Siraj spearheaded India’s dominant 337-run victory over England in the second Test at Edgbaston, claiming 17 wickets on a challenging pitch. Akash Deep, replacing Bumrah, celebrated a remarkable debut with a ten-wicket match haul, emulating Chetan Sharma’s feat from 1986.
Shubman Gill, at 25, became India’s youngest Test captain to secure an overseas victory, leading the team to a historic 336-run win against England at Edgbaston. Gill’s exceptional batting, including scores of 269 and 161, fueled India’s triumph. The victory, India’s first at Edgbaston, leveled the series 1-1, marking a significant moment under Gill’s leadership…
During the Edgbaston Test, England’s Harry Brook attempted to unsettle Rishabh Pant with playful sledging, questioning his fastest century. Pant, unfazed, responded calmly, focusing on his game. He then scored a crucial 65 off 58 balls, contributing to a significant partnership with Shubman Gill, who made 161.
Stuart Broad lauded Akash Deep’s effectiveness on a challenging Edgbaston pitch, highlighting his ability to target the stumps and generate movement, even with the older ball. Broad emphasized Deep’s strategic use of the crease to deceive batsmen, exemplified by Root’s dismissal, and advised India to utilize him wisely with the new ball.
