1st Test: Gill admits missed chances and lower-order collapse cost India in Headingley defeat

IANS | June 25, 2025 12:20 AM

Leeds, June 25 (IANS) India skipper Shubman Gill admitted they had their opportunities but failed to capitalise on them, as England pulled off a dramatic five-wicket victory on the final day of the first Test at Headingley. Chasing 371, the hosts rode on a dominant opening stand and composed finishes from Joe Root and debutant Jamie Smith to take a 1-0 lead in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.

1st test: England secure second-highest successful run chase to beat India by five wickets

IANS | June 24, 2025 11:38 PM

Leeds, June 24 (IANS) Bazball continues to redefine the boundaries of Test cricket, and at Headingley, it delivered one of its most stirring statements yet. England chased down a mammoth 371 on the final day to seal a remarkable five-wicket win over India, going 1-0 up in the five-match Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at Headingley here on Tuesday.

1st Test: Shardul Thakur’s double-strike revives India after Duckett’s masterclass

IANS | June 24, 2025 9:28 PM

Leeds, June 24 (IANS) India clawed their way back into the contest thanks to a game-changing double strike by Shardul Thakur, just as England seemed to be cruising in their record chase of 371, at Tea on Day 5 of the gripping first Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar trophy at Headingley here on Tuesday.

1st Test: Rain halts England's charge as Duckett century, missed chance hurt India

IANS | June 24, 2025 7:45 PM

Leeds, June 24 (IANS) Rain halted England’s spirited pursuit of 371 on Day 5 of the first Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at Headingley, with the hosts well poised at 181 for no loss in 40.5 overs, after a sublime unbeaten century by Ben Duckett (105) and a composed 59 not out by Zak Crawley.

Cricket meets cause as Punjab Street Premier League launched in Chandigarh

IANS | June 24, 2025 6:23 PM

Chandigarh, June 24 (IANS) The Punjab Street Premier League (PSPL), a unique initiative that merges grassroots tennis-ball cricket with a powerful anti-drug social mission, was officially launched on Tuesday in Chandigarh.

Draw in Galle gives Bangladesh a lot of belief going into second Test, says Simmons

IANS | June 24, 2025 5:51 PM

Colombo, June 24 (IANS) Bangladesh head coach Phil Simmons expressed confidence ahead of the second Test against Sri Lanka, stating that the team's strong showing in the series opener has boosted morale, something not often seen in their recent Test history.

SA20 Season 4: At least 72 slots up for grabs in player auction on September 9

IANS | June 24, 2025 5:34 PM

Johannesburg, June 24 (IANS) All the big names and rising stars set to headline Season 4 of SA20 will be confirmed at the fourth annual player auction, which will take place in Johannesburg on September 9.

'Heartbroken and still in shock': Cricketing fraternity mourns the passing of Dilip Doshi (Ld)

IANS | June 24, 2025 12:25 AM

New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) Former India wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel summed up the sentiments of the cricketing world after the passing of former India left-arm spinner Dilip Doshi, who died in London at the age of 77 due to heart-related complications.

1st Test: England need 350 more runs on final day after Rahul and Pant hit tons (ld)

IANS | June 24, 2025 12:17 AM

Leeds, June 24 (IANS) England will require 350 runs to secure a victory on the final day of the first Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series at Headingley after reaching 21/0 in six overs at stumps on Day Four here on Monday. With all wickets in hand and rain forecast looming around, the match is set up for a blazing finish, as all three results are possible.

1st Test: England need 350 more runs for victory on final day after reaching 21/0 at stumps

IANS | June 23, 2025 11:44 PM

Leeds, June 23 (IANS) England need 350 runs on the final day to secure victory in the first Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series at Headingley after reaching 21/0 in six overs at stumps on day four here on Monday. With all wickets in hand and rain forecast looming around, the match is set up for a blazing finish, as all four results are possible.

Cricket

1st Test: Gill admits missed chances and lower-order collapse cost India in Headingley defeat

1st test: England secure second-highest successful run chase to beat India by five wickets

1st Test: Shardul Thakur’s double-strike revives India after Duckett’s masterclass

1st Test: Rain halts England's charge as Duckett century, missed chance hurt India

Cricket meets cause as Punjab Street Premier League launched in Chandigarh

Draw in Galle gives Bangladesh a lot of belief going into second Test, says Simmons

SA20 Season 4: At least 72 slots up for grabs in player auction on September 9

'Heartbroken and still in shock': Cricketing fraternity mourns the passing of Dilip Doshi (Ld)

1st Test: England need 350 more runs on final day after Rahul and Pant hit tons (ld)

1st Test: England need 350 more runs for victory on final day after reaching 21/0 at stumps

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