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.

Dilip Doshi, former India left-arm spinner, dies aged 77

IANS | June 23, 2025 11:34 PM

New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) Dilip Doshi, the former Indian left-arm spinner, has reportedly passed away on Monday at the age of 77. According to multiple reports, he died of heart-related complications in London, where he had been residing for several decades. However, this disheartening news is yet to be officially confirmed by the family.

Angelo Mathews was a tireless workhorse, says Sanath Jayasuriya as he backs youth to step up

IANS | June 23, 2025 11:04 PM

New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) As Sri Lanka prepares for the second Test against Bangladesh at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) in Colombo, head coach Sanath Jayasuriya has admitted that replacing the influence and experience of Angelo Mathews will not be an overnight task. Mathews retired from Test cricket last week after a remarkable 119-match career, leaving behind a formidable legacy and a gaping hole in Sri Lanka’s middle order.

1st Test: Gavaskar urges Pant to celebrate with somersault after historic ton

IANS | June 23, 2025 8:44 PM

Leeds, June 23 (IANS) Sunil Gavaskar and Rishabh Pant continued to serve up viral social media moments during Day 4 of the first Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at Headingley on Monday. The left-handed batter followed his brilliant 134 in the first inning with a 118 in the second, becoming the first wicket-keeper batter to score a century in both innings.