2nd ODI: India eye series triumph as England seek revival in Cardiff (Preview)

IANS | July 15, 2026 2:00 PM

Cardiff, July 15 (IANS) India have the opportunity to wrap up the three-match ODI series when they face England in the second match at Sophia Gardens on Thursday, with confidence running high after a commanding victory in the opener. England, meanwhile, find themselves under pressure to produce an immediate response or risk surrendering the series before the teams head to Lord's for the finale.

Bumrah's inputs helped me adapt to English conditions: Gurnoor

IANS | July 15, 2026 1:36 PM

Birmingham, July 15 (IANS) India left-arm pacer Gurnoor Brar credited senior fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah for helping him adapt to English conditions after the youngster produced a crucial opening spell in India's six-wicket victory over England in the first ODI at Edgbaston on Tuesday.

'Things McCullum did for the Test side were phenomenal': Brook

IANS | July 15, 2026 1:20 PM

Birmingham, July 15 (IANS) England white-ball captain Harry Brook has paid an emotional tribute to Brendon McCullum following the New Zealander’s departure as England’s Test head coach, describing his influence on the team and his own career as 'phenomenal'.

Sundar feels 'blessed' to be an allrounder

IANS | July 15, 2026 11:49 AM

Birmingham, July 15 (IANS) India all-rounder Washington Sundar said he felt blessed being an all-rounder and added that his ability to contribute in multiple departments is one of the biggest advantages he can offer the team after playing a key role in India's six-wicket victory over England in the opening ODI at Edgbaston. He also opined that the presence of several all-rounders gives the side greater flexibility across conditions.

'They made me understand my game': Sundar credits Gambhir, Nehra for batting prowess

IANS | July 15, 2026 11:40 AM

Birmingham, July 15 (IANS) India all-rounder Washington Sundar credited head coach Gautam Gambhir and Gujarat Titans head coach Ashish Nehra for helping him develop greater clarity as a batter after playing a pivotal unbeaten half-century in India's six-wicket win over England in the opening ODI at Edgbaston, saying their guidance has played a major role in his evolution across formats.

‘India need not make many changes if Gurnoor and Gill are fit,’ suggests Irfan

IANS | July 15, 2026 11:31 AM

New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes India should resist making unnecessary changes for the second ODI against England after their convincing series-opening victory at Edgbaston, saying the team's priority should be maintaining momentum while monitoring the fitness of Shubman Gill and Gurnoor Brar.

Tuchel puts history aside for Argentina test

IANS | July 15, 2026 11:08 AM

Atlanta, July 15 (IANS) England manager Thomas Tuchel says his side is embracing the pressure, not the history, as it chases a first World Cup final in 60 years against Argentina.