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.

Yorkshire sign Abdullah Shafique for Championship, T20 Blast

IANS | June 17, 2025 5:26 PM

Yorkshire, June 17 (IANS) Pakistan batter Abdullah Shafique has signed a short-term deal with the Yorkshire County Cricket Club to play in both the County Championship and the Vitality Blast over the next month.

'Balanced and brutal': Broad and Buttler hail Bumrah as India’s trump card for England Tests

IANS | June 17, 2025 2:43 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) Jasprit Bumrah, India’s fast bowling talisman, is already casting a long shadow over the upcoming five-Test series against England, with two of England’s modern greats - Stuart Broad and Jos Buttler - showering rich praise on the pacer’s skill, uniqueness and match-winning potential.

Smriti Mandhana reclaims top spot in ICC women’s ODI rankings

IANS | June 17, 2025 2:22 PM

Dubai, June 17 (IANS) India star Smriti Mandhana has reclaimed the number one position in the women’s ODI batting rankings for the first time since November 2019, according to the latest update released by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday.

Mehidy Hasan under observation as Bangladesh eye Galle advantage in Sri Lanka Test

IANS | June 16, 2025 11:05 PM

Galle, June 16 (IANS) As Bangladesh gear up for the opening Test of their Sri Lanka tour in Galle on Tuesday, all eyes are on the availability of key allrounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who remains under medical observation due to a bout of fever.

Harshit Rana confirmed to stay back with the Indian Test team in England: Sources

IANS | June 16, 2025 10:41 PM

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Fast-bowling all-rounder Harshit Rana will stay back with the Indian Test team in England, it has been confirmed by sources to IANS. Rana was with the India ‘A’ team in England to play two four-day matches against the England Lions and an intra-squad game against the Test team in Beckenham.

Cricket

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

Yorkshire sign Abdullah Shafique for Championship, T20 Blast

'Balanced and brutal': Broad and Buttler hail Bumrah as India’s trump card for England Tests

Smriti Mandhana reclaims top spot in ICC women’s ODI rankings

Mehidy Hasan under observation as Bangladesh eye Galle advantage in Sri Lanka Test

Harshit Rana confirmed to stay back with the Indian Test team in England: Sources

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