IND vs ENG, 5th Test: Overcast sky, green pitch, moving ball – welcome to England, Day 1

The first day of the fifth England-India Test at The Oval favored England, with India struggling to 204/6 on a spicy, bowler-friendly pitch. Rain interruptions and inconsistent bowling, barring Gus Atkinson, added to India’s woes. Despite Karun Nair’s resilient fifty, aided by Washington Sundar, India’s assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate hopes they can reach 300,…

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‘Gill made batting look easy, but …’: Ryan rues captain’s run-out, defends Bumrah omission

India’s assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate acknowledged the impact of Shubman Gill’s unfortunate run-out and Jasprit Bumrah’s absence on the first day of the fifth Test against England. Despite these setbacks and ending the day at 204/6, he praised Karun Nair and Washington Sundar’s resilience. Ten Doeschate remains optimistic, hoping the team can reach 300,…

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IND vs ENG: First in 3,148 days! Karun Nair slams gritty fifty to lead India at The Oval

Karun Nair’s resilient half-century at The Oval proved crucial for India after a top-order collapse. Returning to the team after being dropped in Manchester, Nair’s composed innings, his first Test fifty in nearly nine years, helped India recover to 204/6 at stumps on Day 1. His partnership with Washington Sundar offered stability, showcasing his determination…

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‘I had suicidal thoughts’: Chahal breaks silence on divorce, mental health battle

Yuzvendra Chahal revealed the emotional distress and mental health challenges he faced during his divorce from Dhanashree Verma. He addressed rumours of infidelity and admitted to struggling with suicidal thoughts due to the immense pressure. Chahal emphasised the mutual decision for separation, highlighting the incompatibility arising from their career-focused lives.

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‘Shouldn’t have done that’: Ex-India coach slams umpire Dharmasena — Watch

Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar has criticised umpire Kumar Dharmasena for signaling an inside edge during the India-England Test, sparking debate. Bangar emphasised that Dharmasena’s gesture, a habit from pre-DRS days, could influence the bowling team, undermining impartiality. India struggled, losing early wickets, including Shubman Gill’s run-out, ending the session at 85/3 in their…

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Gambhir and Gill: Accidental partnership one push away from ‘significant’ scoreline

The Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series stands at 2-1, favouring England. India, led by Shubman Gill and coached by Gautam Gambhir, seeks an equaliser in London. Despite inexperience, the team has shown resilience. Gill defends Gambhir’s actions regarding the pitch, expressing optimism about levelling the series. The team has faced challenges but remains focused on a significant…

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