Toss-up between Nitish & Shardul will come down to current bowling form: Bharat Arun

Niharika Raina | June 18, 2025 12:52 PM

New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) The key selection question for India ahead of their Test series opener against England at Leeds is who between Shardul Thakur or Nitish Kumar Reddy will be the preferred seam-bowling all-rounder. Bharat Arun, the former India bowling coach, believes the decision will be based on whose present bowling form is better.

If Stokes can bowl more overs, he can ease pressure from England’s young bowlers: Steve Harmison

Niharika Raina | June 18, 2025 9:48 AM

New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) England skipper Ben Stokes' fitness has always been the billion dollar question, especially after undergoing surgery due to the reoccurrence of a hamstring injury. But on return against Zimbabwe, he managed to electrify with his bowling returns.

Harshit Rana links up with team India for first Test in Leeds

IANS | June 18, 2025 12:04 AM

Mumbai, June 18 (IANS) Fast-bowling all-rounder Harshit Rana has been included in India's squad for the first Test against England to be played at Leeds from Friday (June 20). Rana was part of the Indian squad in England and has been asked to stay back to bolster the senior squad.

Global Tennis Cricket League, first-ever international tennis ball league, to be held in Sharjah

IANS | June 17, 2025 11:06 PM

Mumbai, June 17 (IANS) From streets and local grounds, tennis ball cricket will be getting an elevation to the international stage with the launch of the Global Tennis Cricket League (GTCL60) in Mumbai. A bold new chapter in the world of tennis ball cricket, GTCL60 is designed as the world’s premier 60-ball tennis cricket league and will feature eight dynamic international teams competing in Sharjah.

Ravi Shastri decodes India’s potential starting XI ahead of first Test vs England

IANS | June 17, 2025 10:01 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) Former India head coach Ravi Shastri revealed what he believes to be India’s ideal starting XI for the upcoming five-Test series against England, which begins on June 20 at the Headingley Cricket Ground. Joining Crystal Arnold on The ICC Review, Shastri put forward the left-right combination at the top for the first Test against England, beginning on June 20 in Leeds, and is a debutant at first drop.

Absence of Rohit, Virat gives England mental boost, could galvanise Indian team too, says Harmison

Niharika Raina | June 17, 2025 9:36 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) With the retirement of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, the five-match Test series against England undoubtedly marks a new era for the Indian team led by Shubman Gill. Ironically, when India begins their new World Test Championship cycle against England in Leeds on June 20, it coincides with the day Kohli made his Test debut against the West Indies in 2011.

If Bumrah plays four Tests, he can do what Rabada, Cummins did at Lord’s, says Harmison

Niharika Raina | June 17, 2025 8:43 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) As Shubman Gill leads a new-look Indian Test team when the five-match series against England begins on June 20, the spotlight will be huge on premier fast-bowler Jasprit Bumrah and his ability to tilt results single-handedly in the visitors’ favour under testing conditions.

'We're here to put up a show': Shardul Thakur confident of young squad to win Test series in England

IANS | June 17, 2025 6:41 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) India all-rounder Shardul Thakur believes that the touring Indian squad has the potential to win the upcoming five-match Test series against England starting in Leeds from Friday.

'Entirely inaccurate and misleading': Shikhar Dhawan denies he will be playing in Super60 USA Legends Tournament

IANS | June 17, 2025 6:24 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) Former India batter Shikhar Dhawan clarified that he is "not associated with or participating" in the Super60 USA Legends Tournament after the organisers of the tournament said he is one of the four Indian players to feature in the event scheduled from August 5 to 16.

Siddharth Kaul lone Indian among 600-plus that register for BBL 2025 draft

IANS | June 17, 2025 5:42 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) Pacer Siddharth Kaul has emerged as the only Indian player in the men’s list of over 600 cricketers who have registered for the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL) draft, scheduled to be held on June 19.

Cricket

Toss-up between Nitish & Shardul will come down to current bowling form: Bharat Arun

If Stokes can bowl more overs, he can ease pressure from England’s young bowlers: Steve Harmison

Harshit Rana links up with team India for first Test in Leeds

Global Tennis Cricket League, first-ever international tennis ball league, to be held in Sharjah

Ravi Shastri decodes India’s potential starting XI ahead of first Test vs England

Absence of Rohit, Virat gives England mental boost, could galvanise Indian team too, says Harmison

If Bumrah plays four Tests, he can do what Rabada, Cummins did at Lord’s, says Harmison

'We're here to put up a show': Shardul Thakur confident of young squad to win Test series in England

'Entirely inaccurate and misleading': Shikhar Dhawan denies he will be playing in Super60 USA Legends Tournament

Siddharth Kaul lone Indian among 600-plus that register for BBL 2025 draft

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