New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has lauded Shubman Gill’s recent performances, highlighting the young batter’s significant improvement, which was evident during his brilliant 147 against England in the first Test of the five-match Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series at Headingley in Leeds.
Leeds, June 21 (IANS) Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope saw off the Jasprit Bumrah threat to stitch an unbeaten 103-run standoff in 139 balls to take England to 107/1 in 24 overs and trail India by 364 runs at tea on Day Two of the first Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Test at Headingley on Saturday.
Gwalior (M.P.), June 21 (IANS) Abhishek Pathak delivered one of the most electrifying performances of the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) 2025, smashing a blistering 133 off just 48 balls to power Bundelkhand Bulls to a high-scoring win over his former team, Jabalpur Royal Lions, in Match 18 at the Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium here on Saturday.
Kolkata, June 21 (IANS) Siliguri Strikers delivered a stellar performance by defeating Harbour Diamonds by 5 wickets in the ongoing Bengal Pro T20 League here on Saturday. The match, held at Eden Gardens, saw Siliguri Strikers' disciplined bowling to restrict Harbour Diamonds to 142 runs before chasing down the target in just 17.5 overs.
Galle, June 21 (IANS) Sri Lankan great Angelo Matthews bowed out from the longest format after the first Test between the hosts and Bangladesh at the Galle International Stadium. In 119 Tests, Mathews has amassed 8241 runs at an average of 44.4, while picking 33 wickets. He was given a guard of honour by the Bangladesh side as he made his way back for the final time in whites.
Galle, June 21 (IANS) Fans and players alike at the Galle International Stadium were treated to a sight unlike anything hitherto seen in a cricket match. Amongst the spectators, one particular fan caught the eye of the television cameraman. A snake charmer was enjoying the proceedings on the final day of the first Test with two cobras and a monkey grasping the cricketing action alongside him.
Leeds, June 21 (IANS) Former England fast-bowler Stuart Broad believes the hosts will find batting considerably more challenging as compared to India in the ongoing first Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Test at Headingley. Rain and gloomy weather meant that England’s first innings would now begin at 7:25 pm IST. Previously, India were bowled out for 471 in 113 overs, with captain Shubman Gill (147), vice-captain Rishabh Pant (134), and Yashasvi Jaiswal (101).
Leeds, June 21 (IANS) England fast bowler Mark Wood believes Jasprit Bumrah is the best bowler in the world right now and will certainly prove to be a challenge for the English batters in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. After getting off to a brilliant start on Day One, Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant continued to take the fight to English bowlers before overcast conditions came into play. England bowlers led by Ben Stokes and Josh Tongue dismantled the Indian batting order and restricted them from 430/3 to 471 all out.
Leeds, June 21 (IANS) Pacer Josh Tongue led a strong fightback from England's bowlers to end up with a four-wicket haul as the hosts bowled out India for 471 on Day Two of the first Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Test at Headingley on Saturday.
Leeds, June 21 (IANS) Former India great Sachin Tendulkar took to social media to highlight the ‘mind games’ that Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill were playing on the English bowlers during their 209-run stand for the fourth wicket in the first Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.
