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06 Aug

Siraj Soars to Career-Best 15th in ICC Test Rankings After Heroics at The Oval

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National Times Bureau, August 6, 2025 – India fast bowler Mohammed Siraj has achieved a career-high 15th position in the latest ICC Test rankings, thanks to his stunning nine-wicket haul in the decisive fifth Test against England at The Oval.Siraj climbed 12 places after delivering a match-winning performance that included a fiery five-wicket haul, helping India pull off a dramatic six-run victory. With England needing just 35 runs and four wickets in hand on the final day, Siraj came charging in to take three crucial scalps, including the final wicket of Gus Atkinson, sealing a series-leveling win for India. He…

29 Jul

Tensions Flare at The Oval as India Coach Gambhir Clashes with Ground Curator Ahead of Final Test

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London, July 29, 2025 — On the eve of the highly anticipated final Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, emotions ran high at The Oval as India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir was involved in a fiery verbal exchange with Lee Fortis, the chief curator of the ground. The confrontation, which unfolded during India's practice session, reflected the simmering intensity that has characterized this series between India and England.Eyewitnesses reported that Gambhir appeared visibly upset with the practice arrangements and directly confronted Fortis. Animatedly pointing fingers, the Indian coach raised his voice and was heard saying, “You don’t tell us what to…

27 Jul

India Survive Day 5 Onslaught to Draw 4th Test, Keep Series Alive at 2–1

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Manchester, July 27, 2025 — India pulled off a gripping draw against England in the fourth Test at Old Trafford, denying the hosts a decisive series win. Starting Day 5 under immense pressure and trailing by 311 runs, India showcased exceptional resilience and batting discipline to shut the door on England's hopes of victory.Shubman Gill continued his remarkable run as captain, scoring his fourth century of the series. His 103 not only steadied India early but also put him in elite company with Don Bradman and Sunil Gavaskar, who are the only other captains in Test history to have four…

22 Jul

Pant to Return as Wicketkeeper for Fourth Test, Akash Deep Ruled Out

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MANCHESTER, July 22, 2025 — In a major boost for Team India ahead of the fourth Test against England, captain Shubman Gill confirmed that Rishabh Pant will return to wicketkeeping duties. Pant had sustained a finger injury during the third Test at Lord’s, which limited his time behind the stumps. However, after a full two-hour training session on Monday, the dynamic left-hander has been deemed fit to take up the gloves once again when play begins at Old Trafford on Wednesday.This update comes amid a series of injury setbacks for the Indian side. All-rounder Nitish Reddy has been ruled out…

12 Jul

Test Thriller at Lord’s: Rahul’s Century and Jadeja’s Grit Leave India and England Neck-and-Neck After Day 3

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London, July 12, 2025 — A gripping third day at Lord’s has left the third Test between India and England balanced on a knife’s edge, as both teams astonishingly ended their first innings with identical totals of 387 a first in the storied history of Test cricket at this iconic ground.Resuming on 225/5, India looked under pressure, still trailing England by 162. But KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant produced a gutsy partnership that shifted the momentum. Rahul, composed and measured, completed his second Test century at Lord’s off 196 balls, anchoring India’s innings while Pant counterattacked with typical flair despite…

06 Jul

India Crush England by 336 Runs at Edgbaston as Gill and Akash Deep Script Historic Test Triumph

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National Times Bureau, July 6: India etched their name into cricketing history on July 6, clinching a thumping 336-run victory over England at Edgbaston—their first-ever Test win at the iconic venue. The triumph not only leveled the five-match series 1–1 but also showcased two phenomenal performances destined for the record books.Captain Shubman Gill was named Player of the Match after an extraordinary batting display, amassing a colossal 430 runs across both innings, with scores of 269 and 161. His aggregate became one of the highest by a visiting batter in England, underlining his growing stature as a modern-day Test giant.But it…

05 Jul

India Tightens Grip as England Reels at Edgbaston

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Birmingham, July 5— India seized complete control of the Edgbaston Test on Sunday, declaring their second innings at 427/6 and leaving England with an improbable 608-run target heading into the final day.Shubman Gill starred yet again, scoring a sublime 161 to add to his monumental 269 from the first innings, surpassing Sunil Gavaskar’s record for the most runs by an Indian in a single Test match. KL Rahul (66), Rishabh Pant (58), and Ravindra Jadeja (54*) provided vital contributions to propel India’s total in the second innings.In reply, England faltered early and reached stumps at 58/3. Young pacer Akash Deep…

04 Jul

Smith, Brook Lead England Fightback, But India Remain on Top in Edgbaston Test

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Edgbaston, July 4: Jamie Smith and Harry Brook staged a spectacular rescue act for England on Day 3 of the second Test against India, but the visitors retained a strong grip on the match with a healthy lead heading into Day 4.Resuming at a shaky 77/3, England’s top order crumbled further in the morning as Mohammed Siraj dismissed Joe Root and Ben Stokes in quick succession, leaving the hosts reeling at 84/5.From there, wicketkeeper-batter Jamie Smith and Harry Brook transformed the innings with an extraordinary 303-run stand for the sixth wicket. Smith, playing only his sixth Test, smashed a career-best unbeaten 184, becoming…

03 Jul

Gill’s Record 269 Powers India to 587; England Reels at 77/3 on Day 2 at Edgbaston

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Edgbaston, July 3: Shubman Gill lit up Day 2 of the second Test with a masterful 269 the highest-ever score by an Indian captain on English soil steering India to a mammoth 587 in their first innings. His innings, laced with 13th double-century of his Test career, was the cornerstone of India’s dominance.Partnering with Ravindra Jadeja, who contributed a solid 89, Gill added over 200 runs for the sixth wicket, showcasing control and grit against England’s pace and swing. Earlier contributions from Yashasvi Jaiswal (87) helped build momentum, as India’s top and middle order fired collectively.England’s reply got off to…

01 Jul

Smriti Mandhana Rises to No. 3 in ICC T20I Batting Rankings After Stunning Century

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New Delhi, July 1: India’s vice-captain Smriti Mandhana has climbed one spot to become the world’s No. 3 batter in the latest ICC T20I rankings, following her brilliant maiden century in the first match of the ongoing five-match T20I series against England.Mandhana, who already holds the No. 1 spot in the ODI rankings, dazzled at Nottingham with a sensational knock of 112 off just 62 deliveries, smashing 15 fours and three sixes. Her innings not only powered India to a commanding 97-run win but also handed England their heaviest defeat by runs in women’s T20I history.With this performance, Mandhana now…