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From Joe Root to Jasprit Bumrah: Stars who could define India’s tour of England

IANS | June 18, 2025 6:26 PM

New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) The start of the 2025-27 World Test Championship cycle represents a chance for new beginnings. India and England are set to kick off a five-Test series, beginning at the Headingley Cricket Ground on Friday (June 20). Both teams are coming into this cycle in search of a fresh start despite boasting contrasting records in the first three editions of the trophy.

Newly-crowned World Test champion South Africa accorded a rousing welcome at home

IANS | June 18, 2025 6:04 PM

Johannesburg, June 18 (IANS) Fresh off winning the International Cricket Council (ICC) World Test Championship (WTC) Final, the South African team arrived home to a rousing welcome at OR Tambo International Airport on Wednesday.

IND vs ENG: India’s batting reboot faces litmus test against England’s inexperienced home attack

IANS | June 18, 2025 5:41 PM

Leeds (UK), June 18 (IANS) The stage is set for one of the most eagerly anticipated contests in modern Test cricket as India take on England in the first Test of the five-match series at Headingley, Leeds, from June 20. Despite the name change from the Pataudi Trophy, the rivalry remains as intense as ever, steeped in history, fuelled by recent drama, and shaped by evolving identities.

Former champ Kvitova, Dan Evans among Wimbledon main draw wild cards

IANS | June 18, 2025 5:19 PM

London, June 18 (IANS) Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova of Czechia, who returned from maternity leave this year, along with British No.1 Dan Evans, are among the recipients of wild cards for the Wimbledon main draw. A mix of established names and the next tennis stars have been awarded entry to the main draw of The Championships, for which qualifying begins on June 23 and the main draw gets underway on June 30.

India vs England Headingley Test: Weather, streaming & key info you need to know

IANS | June 18, 2025 4:59 PM

Leeds, June 18 (IANS) With India set to begin the daunting challenge of attempting to emerge victorious on English soil for the first time since 2007, the Shubman Gill-led side will be taking on hosts England in the first Test at the Headingley Cricket Ground.

India drawn alongside Pakistan, Australia, SA for 2026 Women’s T20 WC

IANS | June 18, 2025 3:18 PM

New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) India has been drawn alongside Pakistan, Australia, South Africa and two yet to be known qualifying teams in Group 1 of the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup, set to be played from June 12 to July 5 in England.

Kohli's retirement biggest loss for India as he was the best batter: Geoffrey Boycott

IANS | June 18, 2025 3:02 PM

New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) Former England batter Geoffrey Boycott believes that more than Rohit Sharma’s retirement, Virat Kohli’s absence is a devastating blow to India ahead of the starting five-match Test series in Leeds, saying that the right-handed batter was their key player.

Toss-up between Nitish & Shardul will come down to current bowling form: Bharat Arun

Niharika Raina | June 18, 2025 12:52 PM

New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) The key selection question for India ahead of their Test series opener against England at Leeds is who between Shardul Thakur or Nitish Kumar Reddy will be the preferred seam-bowling all-rounder. Bharat Arun, the former India bowling coach, believes the decision will be based on whose present bowling form is better.

If Stokes can bowl more overs, he can ease pressure from England’s young bowlers: Steve Harmison

Niharika Raina | June 18, 2025 9:48 AM

New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) England skipper Ben Stokes' fitness has always been the billion dollar question, especially after undergoing surgery due to the reoccurrence of a hamstring injury. But on return against Zimbabwe, he managed to electrify with his bowling returns.

Harshit Rana links up with team India for first Test in Leeds

IANS | June 18, 2025 12:04 AM

Mumbai, June 18 (IANS) Fast-bowling all-rounder Harshit Rana has been included in India's squad for the first Test against England to be played at Leeds from Friday (June 20). Rana was part of the Indian squad in England and has been asked to stay back to bolster the senior squad.

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From Joe Root to Jasprit Bumrah: Stars who could define India’s tour of England

Newly-crowned World Test champion South Africa accorded a rousing welcome at home

IND vs ENG: India’s batting reboot faces litmus test against England’s inexperienced home attack

Former champ Kvitova, Dan Evans among Wimbledon main draw wild cards

India vs England Headingley Test: Weather, streaming & key info you need to know

India drawn alongside Pakistan, Australia, SA for 2026 Women’s T20 WC

Kohli's retirement biggest loss for India as he was the best batter: Geoffrey Boycott

Toss-up between Nitish & Shardul will come down to current bowling form: Bharat Arun

If Stokes can bowl more overs, he can ease pressure from England’s young bowlers: Steve Harmison

Harshit Rana links up with team India for first Test in Leeds

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