2nd Test: Shubman Gill gets another hundred, Pant smashes 65 as India’s lead swells to 484 runs

IANS | July 5, 2025 8:49 PM

Birmingham, July 5 (IANS) Captain Shubman Gill continued his masterly way of making runs by hitting his eighth Test hundred while his deputy Rishabh Pant raised the tempo by smashing a rollicking 65 as India extended their lead to 484 runs after reaching 304/4 in 68 overs at tea on the fourth day of the second Test in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at Edgbaston on Saturday.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi slams fastest known ton in youth ODIs vs England U19

IANS | July 5, 2025 6:59 PM

Worcester, July 5 (IANS) India's rising sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi once again scripted history by scoring the fastest known century in youth ODIs, on his way to scoring 143 off 78 balls in the fourth Youth ODI against England in Worcester on Saturday.

India's white-ball tour of Bangladesh postponed to September 2026, says BCCI

IANS | July 5, 2025 6:26 PM

New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have mutually agreed to defer the white-ball series, three ODIs and three Twenty20 Internationals, between Bangladesh and India in August 2025 to September 2026. Security concerns due to the state of unrest in the neighbouring country are believed to be the major factor in the decision taken by the two boards.

2nd Test: India's lead swells to 357 as Rahul hits 55, Pant makes unbeaten 41

IANS | July 5, 2025 6:09 PM

Birmingham, July 5 (IANS) KL Rahul hit a calm 55 while Rishabh Pant was at his rollicking, yet chaotic, best to hit an unbeaten 41, as India’s lead swelled to 357 runs after reaching 177/3 in 38 overs at lunch on Day Four of second Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series at Edgbaston here on Saturday.

Bihar Rural League will bring Bihar’s cricket talent to the forefront, says BCA president Rakesh Tiwari

IANS | July 5, 2025 5:36 PM

Patna, July 5 (IANS) Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) president Rakesh Tiwari has said that the Bihar Rural League (BRL) is a golden opportunity for young players across the state. He emphasised that the initiative aims to bridge the gap between grassroots talent and mainstream cricket by providing a structured platform for budding cricketers in villages, schools, and small towns.

Mohd Shami's estranged wife accuses pacer of 'defaming' and 'hiring criminals' amid legal battle

IANS | July 5, 2025 4:37 PM

New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) India pacer Mohammed Shami's estranged wife, Hasin Jahan, has accused him of 'defaming her and hiring criminals' to defeat her amid the legal battle going on between the couple for years. Jahan didn't stop there and went on to call Shami 'characterless, greedy, and mean-minded’ in an Instagram post on Friday.

The batting from Harry Brook and Jamie Smith was second to none: Jonathan Trott

IANS | July 5, 2025 1:06 PM

New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) Former England batter Jonathan Trott heaped heavy praise on outstanding knocks from Harry Brook (158) and Jamie Smith (184 not out), who were involved in a 303-run partnership that pushed the host from 84/5 to 407, in the first innings of second Test against India at Edgbaston.

Was waiting for moment like this for over a year: Siraj on six-wicket haul at Edgbaston

IANS | July 5, 2025 11:23 AM

Birmingham, July 5 (IANS) India pacer Mohammed Siraj said he was waiting for his standout performance for over a year after bagging a six-wicket haul in the second Test against England at Edgbaston on Friday.

2nd Test: India’s lead goes past 200 after Siraj picks 6-70 despite Smith-Brook fightback (ld)

IANS | July 4, 2025 11:57 PM

Birmingham, July 4 (IANS) Jamie Smith and Harry Brook produced a stunning England fightback via their huge 303-run stand for the sixth wicket. But India continued to hold a strong position as their lead went past 200 at stumps on day three of the second Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at Edgbaston here on Friday.

2nd Test: Jaiswal, Rahul take India’s lead past 200 after Siraj’s 6-70 keeps England to 407

IANS | July 4, 2025 11:40 PM

Birmingham, July 4 (IANS) KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal gave India a good start in their second innings and took the lead past 200 after Mohammed Siraj’s 6-70 kept England to 407 on Day Three of the second Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at Edgbaston here on Friday.

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2nd Test: Shubman Gill gets another hundred, Pant smashes 65 as India’s lead swells to 484 runs

Vaibhav Suryavanshi slams fastest known ton in youth ODIs vs England U19

India's white-ball tour of Bangladesh postponed to September 2026, says BCCI

2nd Test: India's lead swells to 357 as Rahul hits 55, Pant makes unbeaten 41

Bihar Rural League will bring Bihar’s cricket talent to the forefront, says BCA president Rakesh Tiwari

Mohd Shami's estranged wife accuses pacer of 'defaming' and 'hiring criminals' amid legal battle

The batting from Harry Brook and Jamie Smith was second to none: Jonathan Trott

Was waiting for moment like this for over a year: Siraj on six-wicket haul at Edgbaston

2nd Test: India’s lead goes past 200 after Siraj picks 6-70 despite Smith-Brook fightback (ld)

2nd Test: Jaiswal, Rahul take India’s lead past 200 after Siraj’s 6-70 keeps England to 407

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