Shubman Gill’s incredible form, highlighted by twin centuries in the second Test, propelled India to a dominant victory over England, leveling the series 1-1. As Gill aims to continue his stellar run at Lord’s, England captain Ben Stokes acknowledges the challenge and reveals Jofra Archer’s return to the playing XI, hoping his presence will shift…
Jofra Archer is set to return to England’s Test team after a four-year absence, replacing Joshua Tongue for the Lord’s Test. Despite concerns about his fitness following a single first-class match, Archer’s inclusion is driven by his potential impact. Michael Vaughan cautions against expecting too much too soon from Archer, highlighting the need to manage…
Akash Deep dedicated India’s Edgbaston Test victory to his sister, who is battling cancer. Despite his family crisis, he claimed 10 wickets, the best by an Indian bowler in England. His U-19 coach, Saurasish Lahiri, revealed Akash’s silent struggles and commitment to his sister’s care, even during his India selection for the five-match series.
Ahead of the Lord’s Test, R Ashwin advised Shubman Gill and Gautam Gambhir to exhaust England’s bowlers by keeping them on the field for extended periods. Ashwin predicted a spicy pitch at Lord’s, favoring seam and swing.
Indian spinner R Ashwin has criticized Brendon McCullum’s ‘Bazball’ coaching approach, arguing its New Zealand-centric style is failing England. Ashwin highlights the differences between New Zealand and England pitches, emphasizing the importance of seam and swing in England.
Amidst discussions about Kuldeep Yadav’s absence, Kevin Pietersen advocates for his inclusion in India’s playing XI for the Lord’s Test, emphasizing the need for variation in the bowling attack. Pietersen, who mentored Yadav at Delhi Capitals, shared insights into their discussions about bowling tactics in England.
Following a travel day from Birmingham, India’s cricket team held an optional practice session at Lord’s Cricket Ground. Key players like Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant were absent, while Jasprit Bumrah, returning for the third Test, bowled extensively and worked on his batting. The team, buoyed by their Edgbaston victory, aims to capitalise on Bumrah’s…
Ahead of India’s Lord’s Test, the pitch is expected to favor bowlers, especially in the initial sessions, with more life than previous matches. Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak noted the green tinge and potential for low first-innings scores. The iconic Lord’s slope presents a unique challenge, requiring batsmen to adjust their technique to counter the ball’s…
Sixteen-year-old Tanvi Sharma, a badminton player from Punjab, made history at the US Open 2025, becoming the youngest Indian to reach a BWF World Tour Final. Despite losing to Beiwen Zhang, Sharma’s impressive run, defeating higher-ranked opponents, inspires many. She balances rigorous training with her studies, fueled by her mother’s support.
Stuart Broad and Jos Buttler have identified a potential weakness in Shubman Gill’s technique, despite his recent dominant form. They suggest Jofra Archer, with his ability to nip the ball back, could trouble the Indian captain in the upcoming Lord’s Test. Buttler recalls Archer dismissing Gill in the IPL with a similar delivery, offering England…
