5th Test: Victories like the one at The Oval ease scrutiny of settling into captaincy, says Bangar on Gill

IANS | August 4, 2025 8:41 PM

London, Aug 4 (IANS) Former India cricketer Sanjay Bangar believes the nail-biting six-run victory in the thrilling fifth Test at The Oval should ease the scrutiny on Shubman Gill’s captaincy as he adjusts to life at the top job. Gill’s first assignment as India’s Test captain ended in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series, finishing with a 2-2 scoreline.

'Supermen from India': Tendulkar, Ganguly lead tributes for series-levelling win in London

IANS | August 4, 2025 7:59 PM

London, Aug 4 (IANS) Legendary cricketers Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly led tributes for India's enthralling six-run win in the fifth and final Test against England to level the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series 2-2 at The Oval on Monday. The final day of the series produced a thrilling contest between the two teams to live up to the expectations of the historic rivalry.

Pro Panja League Season 2 set to begin in Gwalior with six teams eying title

IANS | August 4, 2025 7:29 PM

Gwalior (M.P.), Aug 4 (IANS) The Pro Panja League (PPL) announced Season 2 in the historic city of Gwalior on Monday during a launch event at Jiwaji Club. The event, graced by Organising Committee Chairman Prabal Pratap Singh Tomar, Trinadh Reddy, CEO Kiraak Hyderabad, Abhishek Malik, Owner Rohtak Rowdies, and co-founders Parvinn Dabass and Preeti Jhangiani, also introduced the new and sixth franchise - MP Hathodas, growing the league’s influence in the region.

'Maza aa gaya dekh ke': Shikhar Dhawan lauds India’s fight after Oval thriller

IANS | August 4, 2025 6:36 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan was full of praise for the Indian team after its incredible six-run win over England in the fifth and final Test at The Oval. The result helped India level the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2–2 and kick off their World Test Championship 2025–27 campaign with a much-needed boost.