Milan Rathnayake ruled out of second Test against Bangladesh

IANS | June 23, 2025 6:03 PM

Colombo, June 23 (IANS) Sri Lanka pacer Milan Rathnayake has been ruled out of the second Test against Bangladesh, to be played in Colombo from Wednesday. The pacer sustained a left-side strain in the opening Test of the two-Test series last week. He had briefly left the field on the second morning in Galle but returned to claim three wickets by the end of the first innings, finishing the Test with four in total.

KL Rahul is a link between retired seniors and youngsters in the team, says Irfan Pathan

IANS | June 23, 2025 5:38 PM

New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan heaped high praise on opener KL Rahul and said he is the link between recently-retired players and the youngsters in the team. Pathan's remarks came shortly after the right-handed batter completed his half-century during India's second innings on Monday. Rahul missed the opportunity to hit the half-century in the first essay and departed for 42.

1st Test: India are in a bit of control at the moment, says Broad ahead of day four’s play

IANS | June 23, 2025 3:27 PM

Leeds, June 23 (IANS) Ahead of a highly anticipated day four’s play in the first Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Test set to begin at Headingley, former fast-bowler Stuart Broad believes that India has some degree of control over the proceedings as compared to England.

Morgan, Cook, Moeen & Bell to lead England Champions in WCL 2025

IANS | June 23, 2025 12:15 PM

London, June 23 (IANS) England cricketing icons Eoin Morgan, Sir Alastair Cook, Moeen Ali and Ian Bell suit up for glory in the second season of the World Championship of Legends, scheduled from July 18 to August 2 in the UK.

1st Test: Rahul takes India forward as lead swells to 96 runs after Bumrah shines with fifer

IANS | June 22, 2025 11:10 PM

Leeds, June 22 (IANS) KL Rahul oozed sheer elegance yet again in his cover drives to be unbeaten on 47 as India's lead swelled to 96 runs against England after reaching 90/2 in 23.5 overs at stumps on day three of first Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Test at Headingley on Sunday.

1st Test: Had three celebrations in mind, then did the one which I know well, says Pant

IANS | June 22, 2025 5:24 PM

Leeds, June 22 (IANS) Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, who hit his seventh Test century in the first Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Test against England at Headingley, said he initially considered three celebrations but ultimately chose a familiar one – the front handspring.

1st Test: First half hour will be crucial, hopefully England get more runs on board, says Tongue

IANS | June 22, 2025 3:29 PM

Leeds, June 22 (IANS) England fast bowler Josh Tongue believes the first 30 minutes will be vital for the hosts to add more runs and inch closer to taking the lead over India on the upcoming day three of the first Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Test at Headingley on Sunday.

1st Test: Pope’s unbeaten ton helps England reach 209/3, trail India by 262 runs (ld)

IANS | June 22, 2025 12:35 AM

Leeds, June 22 (IANS) Top-order batter Ollie Pope smashed an unbeaten century, his ninth in Tests, as England trail India by 262 runs after reaching 209/3 in 49 overs at stumps on Day Two of the first Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series at Headingley here on Saturday.

1st Test: Pope’s 100 not out helps England trail India by 262 runs, despite Bumrah’s three-fer

IANS | June 22, 2025 12:14 AM

Leeds, June 21 (IANS) Top-order batter Ollie Pope smashed his ninth Test century and remained unbeaten as England trail India by 262 runs after reaching 209/3 in 49 overs at stumps on the second day of the first Test in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series at Headingley on Saturday.

Shubman Gill’s batting has improved significantly, says Sourav Ganguly

IANS | June 21, 2025 10:31 PM

New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has lauded Shubman Gill’s recent performances, highlighting the young batter’s significant improvement, which was evident during his brilliant 147 against England in the first Test of the five-match Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series at Headingley in Leeds.

Cricket

Milan Rathnayake ruled out of second Test against Bangladesh

KL Rahul is a link between retired seniors and youngsters in the team, says Irfan Pathan

1st Test: India are in a bit of control at the moment, says Broad ahead of day four’s play

Morgan, Cook, Moeen & Bell to lead England Champions in WCL 2025

1st Test: Rahul takes India forward as lead swells to 96 runs after Bumrah shines with fifer

1st Test: Had three celebrations in mind, then did the one which I know well, says Pant

1st Test: First half hour will be crucial, hopefully England get more runs on board, says Tongue

1st Test: Pope’s unbeaten ton helps England reach 209/3, trail India by 262 runs (ld)

1st Test: Pope’s 100 not out helps England trail India by 262 runs, despite Bumrah’s three-fer

Shubman Gill’s batting has improved significantly, says Sourav Ganguly

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