Playing little late and closer to body is better, Jaffer tells young Indian Test batters

Niharika Raina | June 19, 2025 9:49 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) India’s Test batting has been historically vulnerable to England’s swing and seam bowling, resulting in only three series victories for the visitors across many years of touring the country. With Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma retiring from Tests, India’s young batters face a stern examination when the upcoming series starts at Headingley in Leeds on Friday.

Zimbabwe name squad two-Test series against world champions South Africa

IANS | June 19, 2025 7:58 PM

Harare, June 19 (IANS) Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) has named a 16-man squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against newly crowned ICC World Test Champions South Africa, set to get underway next week at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo.

Heartwarming to know that we have kept the Pataudi legacy alive, says Sachin Tendulkar

IANS | June 19, 2025 7:40 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar said it was a heartwarming moment for him to ensure that the Pataudi family’s legacy will continue to be a part of the India-England cricket rivalry through a medal to be presented to the winning captain of the Test series played between two teams, which will now be contested for the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.

1st Test: Pathum Nissanka’s masterclass of 187 put hosts Sri Lanka in command

IANS | June 19, 2025 7:23 PM

Galle, June 19 (IANS) With partnerships anchoring their reply, the hosts Sri Lanka finished the day just 127 runs behind, firmly placing themselves in control of the match after Bangladesh posted a formidable first-innings total of 495 at the end of Day 3 at Galle International Ground here on Thursday.

Test cricket teaches you endurance, discipline and adaptability: Sachin Tendulkar

IANS | June 19, 2025 7:05 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Ahead of the start of the five-match Test series between India and England, legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar termed red-ball cricket as the highest form of the game that teaches you endurance, discipline and adaptability, against all odds. The 52-year-old stalwart of the game credited Test cricket for building his cricketing foundation.

It's not going to be easier for us despite absence of Rohit, Kohli and Ashwin: Ben Stokes

IANS | June 19, 2025 6:29 PM

Leeds, June 19 (IANS) Ahead of the first Test of the five-match series, England captain Ben Stokes said that despite being without their three experienced players - Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and R. Ashwin - it is not going to be easy for the hosts to dominate the Shubman Gill-led team because of the gigantic talent pool of the Indian cricket.

Brisbane Heat retain Jemimah Rodrigues in WBBL international players draft

IANS | June 19, 2025 4:38 PM

Melbourne, June 19 (IANS) Indian batter Jemimah Rodrigues will return to the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) for the second season after she was claimed by Brisbane Heat in the first round of the WBBL international players draft on Thursday.

'Take your time': Shastri's words of wisdom to Gill ahead of Test captaincy debut

IANS | June 19, 2025 2:20 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) As India prepares to begin a new era in Test cricket under the leadership of Shubman Gill, former head coach Ravi Shastri has shared a few thoughtful words of advice for the young skipper.

'Ek maha-yudh': Dhawan, Chahal dressed as kings, leaving netizens to guess their next move

IANS | June 19, 2025 12:49 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Former India batter Shikhar Dhawan and leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, known for their entertaining social media presence and off-field friendship, left their followers eagerly anticipating their next move as the former shared an Instagram story in which he and Chahal are dressed up in king-like costumes, sending netizens into overdrive.

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.

Cricket

Playing little late and closer to body is better, Jaffer tells young Indian Test batters

Zimbabwe name squad two-Test series against world champions South Africa

Heartwarming to know that we have kept the Pataudi legacy alive, says Sachin Tendulkar

1st Test: Pathum Nissanka’s masterclass of 187 put hosts Sri Lanka in command

Test cricket teaches you endurance, discipline and adaptability: Sachin Tendulkar

It's not going to be easier for us despite absence of Rohit, Kohli and Ashwin: Ben Stokes

Brisbane Heat retain Jemimah Rodrigues in WBBL international players draft

'Take your time': Shastri's words of wisdom to Gill ahead of Test captaincy debut

'Ek maha-yudh': Dhawan, Chahal dressed as kings, leaving netizens to guess their next move

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

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