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In my career so far, I've never walked into a team where there is no Kohli or Rohit: KL Rahul

IANS | June 19, 2025 12:14 PM

Leeds, June 19 (IANS) With Team India set to take on England in the much-anticipated five-match Test series away from home starting on Friday, India wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul feels that not having the two legends Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the dressing room will be a miss but added that it’s an opportunity for the youngsters to take the baton forward.

Sri Lanka fight back late after Rahim, Litton's show on rainy day

IANS | June 18, 2025 11:57 PM

Galle, June 18 (IANS) What began as a continuation of Bangladesh's batting dominance on Day 2 at Galle turned sharply in the final session, as Sri Lanka clawed their way back into the contest with a flurry of wickets following a rain delay. At stumps, Bangladesh were 484 for the loss of 9 wickets — a significant total, but one that could have been even more imposing given their earlier position of strength.

Test series against India is a chance to show different skills, says pacer Brydon Carse

IANS | June 18, 2025 8:23 PM

Leeds, June 18 (IANS) England quick Brydon Carse is relishing the opportunity to play against India for a home Test debut at the Headingley Cricket Ground in the first of the five-Test series that kicks off the English Test summer. Carse made his debut in the longest format in the tour of Pakistan and continued with the side for their tour of New Zealand. Across five matches, he racked up 27 scalps with a career best of 6-42 against the Kiwis at Christchurch in November.

ENG v IND: Shubman Gill to bat at No. 4 in Leeds Test, confirms Pant

IANS | June 18, 2025 7:03 PM

Leeds, June 18 (IANS) India captain Shubman Gill is set to take up the iconic No. 4 spot in the batting order for the first Test against England at Headingley, Leeds, beginning Friday. Gill's deputy and wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant confirmed the decision during a press conference on Wednesday, ending weeks of speculation following Virat Kohli’s retirement from Test cricket.

From Joe Root to Jasprit Bumrah: Stars who could define India’s tour of England

IANS | June 18, 2025 6:26 PM

New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) The start of the 2025-27 World Test Championship cycle represents a chance for new beginnings. India and England are set to kick off a five-Test series, beginning at the Headingley Cricket Ground on Friday (June 20). Both teams are coming into this cycle in search of a fresh start despite boasting contrasting records in the first three editions of the trophy.

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