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From Rohit Sharma to Kumar Sangakkara, here is a look at five batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is). The list also features Sanath Jayasuriya, Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar. 

From Rohit Sharma to Kumar Sangakkara, here is a look at five batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is). The list also features Sanath Jayasuriya, Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar.&nbsp;

From Rohit Sharma to Kumar Sangakkara, 5 batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)

From Sachin Tendulkar to Sanath Jayasuriya, here is a look at five  players with 10,000 Runs and 100 Wickets in ODIs. The list also features great players like Jacques Kallis, Sourav Ganguly and Chris Gayle. 

From Sachin Tendulkar to Sanath Jayasuriya, here is a look at five &nbsp;players with 10,000 Runs and 100 Wickets in ODIs. The list also features great players like Jacques Kallis, Sourav Ganguly and Chris Gayle.&nbsp;

From Sachin Tendulkar to Sanath Jayasuriya, 5 players with 10,000 Runs and 100 Wickets in ODIs

Indian speedster Prasidh Krishna reflected on his banter with Joe Root on Day 2 of The Oval Test as the match hangs in the balance. Krishna, who played a key role in Root’s dismissal, stated that he planned to distract the former England captain before Siraj got the better of him. Indian bowlers played a key role on Friday (Aug 1) as the hosts were bowled out for 247 despite being 129/1 at one stage.&nbsp;<h2>Krishna reflects on plan</h2>"I don't know why Rooty [reacted]," he told the BBC's Test Match Special. "I just said, 'you're looking in great shape,' and then it turned into a lot of abuse and all of that."&nbsp;"That was the plan, but I didn't expect the couple of words I said to get such a big reaction from him," he said at the media briefing.&nbsp;England made a bright start to their first innings as they first stitched a 92-run stand for the opening wicket before being 129/1. However, Krishna’s plan to distract Root led to his wicket before the hosts were seen stumbling in their first innings. The former skipper departed for 29 after being lbw by Mohammed Siraj in the 33rd over.&nbsp;Soon England were 215/5 and were later bowled out for 247, earning a mere 23-run lead in the first innings. Krishna and Siraj both had memorable outings with the ball as they both scalped four wickets each, while Akash Deep got one wicket. Chris Woakes did not come out to bat due to injury for the hosts.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-5th-test-here-s-why-england-players-wore-special-headbands-details-inside-1754054176104">IND vs ENG, 5th Test: Here's why England players wore special headbands. Details inside</a><h2>Bowlers dominate day</h2>The second day of The Oval Test match saw a staggering 16 wickets as the match took a dramatic turn. India were first bowled out for 224 as they lost four wickets in the opening session, while England were later bowled out for 247. The visitors returned to bat in the final session and closed the day at 75/2 with Yashasvi Jaiswal (51) and night watchman Akash Deep (4) in the middle. KL Rahul (7) and Sai Sudharsan (11) were dismissed for the visitors and led by 52 runs in the second innings.

England made a bright start to their first innings as they first stitched a 92-run stand for the opening wicket before being 129/1. However, Prasidh Krishna’s plan to distract Root led to his wicket before the hosts were seen stumbling in their first innings. 

Indian speedster Prasidh Krishna reflected on his banter with Joe Root on Day 2 of The Oval Test as the match hangs in the balance. Krishna, who played a key role in Root’s dismissal, stated that he planned to distract the former England captain before Siraj got the better of him. Indian bowlers played a key role on Friday (Aug 1) as the hosts were bowled out for 247 despite being 129/1 at one stage. Krishna reflects on plan "I don't know why Rooty [reacted]," he told the BBC's Test Match Special. "I just said, 'you're looking in great shape,' and then it turned into a lot of abuse and all of that." "That was the plan, but I didn't expect the couple of words I said to get such a big reaction from him," he said at the media briefing. England made a bright start to their first innings as they first stitched a 92-run stand for the opening wicket before being 129/1. However, Krishna’s plan to distract Root led to his wicket before the hosts were seen stumbling in their first innings. The former skipper departed for 29 after being lbw by Mohammed Siraj in the 33rd over. Soon England were 215/5 and were later bowled out for 247, earning a mere 23-run lead in the first innings. Krishna and Siraj both had memorable outings with the ball as they both scalped four wickets each, while Akash Deep got one wicket. Chris Woakes did not come out to bat due to injury for the hosts. ALSO READ | IND vs ENG, 5th Test: Here's why England players wore special headbands. Details inside Bowlers dominate day The second day of The Oval Test match saw a staggering 16 wickets as the match took a dramatic turn. India were first bowled out for 224 as they lost four wickets in the opening session, while England were later bowled out for 247. The visitors returned to bat in the final session and closed the day at 75/2 with Yashasvi Jaiswal (51) and night watchman Akash Deep (4) in the middle. KL Rahul (7) and Sai Sudharsan (11) were dismissed for the visitors and led by 52 runs in the second innings.

England made a bright start to their first innings as they first stitched a 92-run stand for the opening wicket before being 129/1. However, Prasidh Krishna’s plan to distract Root led to his wicket before the hosts were seen stumbling in their first innings.&nbsp;

IND vs ENG: Prasidh Krishna reflects on sledging incident with Joe Root, says 'that was the plan'

England’s opening pair of Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley continued their dominance over India, smashing their way into the record books with yet another 50‑plus stand on day 2 of The Oval Test. Their opening partnership in the fifth and final match of the Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy was their eighth 50‑plus stand against India—the joint most by any opening pair in Test cricket against the visitors.&nbsp;They went past the previous best of seven fifty-plus shared by England’s Alastair Cook and Andrew Strauss. Other notable partnerships in this elite list include Gordon Greenidge and Desmond Haynes (8) from the West Indies, Matthew Hayden and Justin Langer (7) from Australia and Bill Lawry and Bob Simpson (7) from Australia.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-5th-test-third-fastest-hundred-against-india-england-s-bazball-sets-oval-alight-1754053566527">IND vs ENG, 5th Test—Third‑fastest hundred against India: England’s Bazball sets Oval alight</a>&nbsp;In 18 innings against India, Duckett and Crawley have now added 984 runs together, overtaking Cook and Strauss’s tally of 932 runs in 20 innings. Duckett has been in stellar touch this series, scoring 408 runs in eight innings at an average of 51.00 with two fifties and a century. Crawley has been solid at the top too, with 264 runs in eight innings, including three fifties.&nbsp;In this match, they gave England yet another rapid start, racing to 92 for no loss before Duckett fell for a quick 43 off 38 balls. Crawley continued to dominate, reaching his fifty off just 43 deliveries.&nbsp;But India struck back hard after lunch. From a strong position of 109/1, England reeled to 215/7. Mohammed Siraj led the fightback with three wickets, while Prasidh Krishna delivered a double‑wicket over before both sides went for tea. India needs only two wickets to wrap up the innings, with India gaining a big advantage as Chris Woakes is not expected to bat, citing his left-shoulder injury.

Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley now have the joint most fifty- plus scores against India in Test history.

England’s opening pair of Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley continued their dominance over India, smashing their way into the record books with yet another 50‑plus stand on day 2 of The Oval Test. Their opening partnership in the fifth and final match of the Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy was their eighth 50‑plus stand against India—the joint most by any opening pair in Test cricket against the visitors. They went past the previous best of seven fifty-plus shared by England’s Alastair Cook and Andrew Strauss. Other notable partnerships in this elite list include Gordon Greenidge and Desmond Haynes (8) from the West Indies, Matthew Hayden and Justin Langer (7) from Australia and Bill Lawry and Bob Simpson (7) from Australia. Also read | IND vs ENG, 5th Test—Third‑fastest hundred against India: England’s Bazball sets Oval alight In 18 innings against India, Duckett and Crawley have now added 984 runs together, overtaking Cook and Strauss’s tally of 932 runs in 20 innings. Duckett has been in stellar touch this series, scoring 408 runs in eight innings at an average of 51.00 with two fifties and a century. Crawley has been solid at the top too, with 264 runs in eight innings, including three fifties. In this match, they gave England yet another rapid start, racing to 92 for no loss before Duckett fell for a quick 43 off 38 balls. Crawley continued to dominate, reaching his fifty off just 43 deliveries. But India struck back hard after lunch. From a strong position of 109/1, England reeled to 215/7. Mohammed Siraj led the fightback with three wickets, while Prasidh Krishna delivered a double‑wicket over before both sides went for tea. India needs only two wickets to wrap up the innings, with India gaining a big advantage as Chris Woakes is not expected to bat, citing his left-shoulder injury.

Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley now have the joint most fifty- plus scores against India in Test history.

IND vs ENG, 5th Test: Duckett-Crawley equal most 50+ partnerships against India in Test history

Test cricket is rarely associated with the kind of audacious stroke‑play more common to the shortest format, but England tore up that convention at The Oval. Embracing their now‑famed “Bazball” philosophy, they came out swinging against India on day two, racing to 50 inside seven overs and surging to a hundred in just 88 balls — a breathtaking display that left the crowd buzzing and India’s bowlers reeling.&nbsp;Their dominant display of batting came after India’s first‑innings collapse, where the visitors could add just 20 runs to their overnight score of 204/6 before being bowled out for 224. This is now the third‑fastest team ever to score a hundred against India in Test cricket. Only Australia, in 14.0 overs at the WACA Stadium in Perth in 2011/12, and Bangladesh, in 14.1 overs at Mirpur in 2007, have reached the milestone quicker.&nbsp;The contrast between the two sides was evident: India needed 34.3 overs to get to their first‑innings hundred, while England did it in less than half the time. Ben Duckett led the early charge, hammering 43 off just 38 balls before falling to Akash Deep. His positive start set the tone for England’s dominance.&nbsp;At lunch, England were 109/1, trailing India by 115 runs. Skipper Ollie Pope was unbeaten on 12 from 16 balls, while Zak Crawley was going strong on 52 from 43 balls. The pair have managed to find boundaries at ease, putting the bowlers under immense pressure.&nbsp;Meanwhile, England’s players took the field wearing special headbands in memory of the late Graham Thorpe, who died by suicide last year. The headbands, co-designed with Thorpe’s family, are part of the “A Day for Thorpey” initiative, which aims to raise funds for the mental health charity Mind. The design mirrors the iconic style Thorpe sported during his playing days. Limited-edition versions are being sold to support the cause.

England raced to the 100-run mark in 14.4 overs in the first innings against India during their first innings of the Oval Test.

Test cricket is rarely associated with the kind of audacious stroke‑play more common to the shortest format, but England tore up that convention at The Oval. Embracing their now‑famed “Bazball” philosophy, they came out swinging against India on day two, racing to 50 inside seven overs and surging to a hundred in just 88 balls — a breathtaking display that left the crowd buzzing and India’s bowlers reeling. Their dominant display of batting came after India’s first‑innings collapse, where the visitors could add just 20 runs to their overnight score of 204/6 before being bowled out for 224. This is now the third‑fastest team ever to score a hundred against India in Test cricket. Only Australia, in 14.0 overs at the WACA Stadium in Perth in 2011/12, and Bangladesh, in 14.1 overs at Mirpur in 2007, have reached the milestone quicker. The contrast between the two sides was evident: India needed 34.3 overs to get to their first‑innings hundred, while England did it in less than half the time. Ben Duckett led the early charge, hammering 43 off just 38 balls before falling to Akash Deep. His positive start set the tone for England’s dominance. At lunch, England were 109/1, trailing India by 115 runs. Skipper Ollie Pope was unbeaten on 12 from 16 balls, while Zak Crawley was going strong on 52 from 43 balls. The pair have managed to find boundaries at ease, putting the bowlers under immense pressure. Meanwhile, England’s players took the field wearing special headbands in memory of the late Graham Thorpe, who died by suicide last year. The headbands, co-designed with Thorpe’s family, are part of the “A Day for Thorpey” initiative, which aims to raise funds for the mental health charity Mind. The design mirrors the iconic style Thorpe sported during his playing days. Limited-edition versions are being sold to support the cause.

England raced to the 100-run mark in 14.4 overs in the first innings against India during their first innings of the Oval Test.

IND vs ENG, 5th Test—Third‑fastest hundred against India: England’s Bazball sets Oval alight

Amid Indian batters struggling on a rain-affected opening day of the fifth and final Test of the ongoing Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy, one batter stood tall. Karun Nair. The 33-year-old batter from Rajasthan, hit 50 on Thursday (Jul 31). But what makes this one special? It had been 3,149 days since he last crossed the 50-run mark in Test cricket. But do you know who holds the record for the longest gap between two fifties in Test cricket for India? That record goes to Parthiv Patel, who waited 4,426 days between his fourth and fifth Test half-centuries.&nbsp;Interestingly, Patel never managed to reach the three-figure mark in his entire Test career. He made his debut under then coach John Wright and captain Sourav Ganguly against England at Nottingham in 2002. Parthiv’s fourth Test fifty came against Australia in Chennai, where he scored 57 in a drawn match. His next Test fifty arrived more than 12 years later, against England at Mohali in 2017. Chasing a target of 103, Parthiv opened the innings, top-scored and stayed unbeaten to guide India to victory.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-2025-shubman-gill-joins-rare-list-of-indian-captains-to-lose-all-five-tosses-in-a-test-series-check-others-1754034854789">Shubman Gill joins rare list of Indian captains to lose all five tosses in a Test series. Check others</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, Nair’s Test journey began much later, in 2016, when he debuted against England at Mohali. Just a few matches later, he etched his name in cricket history by scoring 303 not out against the same opponent in Chennai, becoming only the second Indian after Virender Sehwag to hit a triple century in Tests.&nbsp;Since that triple ton, though, big scores have been hard to come by. On Thursday (Jul 31) at The Oval, walking in with India needing stability, he batted with patience and control, staying unbeaten on 52 at the end of days' play. His innings helped India pass the 200-run mark and included a 50-run stand with Washington Sundar. India’s assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate praised him after the play, saying, “His tempo and rhythm were very good. He can absorb pressure, and today he read the conditions perfectly.”

It had been 3,149 days since Karun Nair last crossed the 50-run mark in Test cricket.

Amid Indian batters struggling on a rain-affected opening day of the fifth and final Test of the ongoing Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy, one batter stood tall. Karun Nair. The 33-year-old batter from Rajasthan, hit 50 on Thursday (Jul 31). But what makes this one special? It had been 3,149 days since he last crossed the 50-run mark in Test cricket. But do you know who holds the record for the longest gap between two fifties in Test cricket for India? That record goes to Parthiv Patel, who waited 4,426 days between his fourth and fifth Test half-centuries. Interestingly, Patel never managed to reach the three-figure mark in his entire Test career. He made his debut under then coach John Wright and captain Sourav Ganguly against England at Nottingham in 2002. Parthiv’s fourth Test fifty came against Australia in Chennai, where he scored 57 in a drawn match. His next Test fifty arrived more than 12 years later, against England at Mohali in 2017. Chasing a target of 103, Parthiv opened the innings, top-scored and stayed unbeaten to guide India to victory. Also read | Shubman Gill joins rare list of Indian captains to lose all five tosses in a Test series. Check others Meanwhile, Nair’s Test journey began much later, in 2016, when he debuted against England at Mohali. Just a few matches later, he etched his name in cricket history by scoring 303 not out against the same opponent in Chennai, becoming only the second Indian after Virender Sehwag to hit a triple century in Tests. Since that triple ton, though, big scores have been hard to come by. On Thursday (Jul 31) at The Oval, walking in with India needing stability, he batted with patience and control, staying unbeaten on 52 at the end of days' play. His innings helped India pass the 200-run mark and included a 50-run stand with Washington Sundar. India’s assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate praised him after the play, saying, “His tempo and rhythm were very good. He can absorb pressure, and today he read the conditions perfectly.”

It had been 3,149 days since Karun Nair last crossed the 50-run mark in Test cricket.

Who has the longest wait between two Test fifties for India? And it’s not Karun Nair

It took them five Tests, but never mind, England finally deployed the infamous Bazball approach in the ongoing fifth Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Test against India at the Kia Oval in London. Shortly after Gus Atkinson picked up his first five-for of the summer, tearing through India’s tail early on day two, the attacking English openers smoked the Indian pacers to all parts of the ground. Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley added 92 for the first wicket before Akash Deep removed the left-hander caught behind on 43. The pair reached this tally inside 13 overs.<h3>Early collapse &nbsp;</h3>Team India failed to capitalise on their overnight tally of 204 for six, losing the remaining four wickets almost inside half an hour into day two. Karun Nair was the first to get dismissed, trapped in the front (on 57) off Josh Tongue before Atkinson, England’s best bowler in the innings, bagged the remaining three wickets to complete his maiden five-for against India.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-2025-advantage-india-as-chris-woakes-ruled-out-of-oval-test-ecb-confirms-dislocated-shoulder-injury-1754039452369">IND vs ENG 2025: Advantage India as Woakes ruled out of Oval Test, ECB confirms</a> &nbsp;India lost the remaining four wickets on day two for just six runs, getting all out on 224.<h3>England back to Bazball &nbsp;</h3>With no Bumrah around, the English batters knew they could take on the Indian quicks even against the new ball.&nbsp; &nbsp;Crawley and Duckett began thrashing from the word go, with Duckett smoking two T20-style sixes, one off Akash Deep – a reverse sweep over the third man, and one off Mohammed Siraj, a scoop right above the keeper’s head, with the crowd and commentators going bonkers over it.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Errm what? 😂 Ben Duckett that is ridiculous. <a href="https://t.co/77CKcux82U">pic.twitter.com/77CKcux82U</a>&mdash; England Cricket (@englandcricket) <a href="https://twitter.com/englandcricket/status/1951238417032855713?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 1, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The pair looked unfazed against everything thrown at them, while the Indian pacers were seeking escape.&nbsp; &nbsp;Meanwhile, just when they looked like completing a 100-plus stand for the first wicket, a failed reverse-lap from Duckett cost him his wicket as he got out caught behind on 43 off 38 balls, hitting five fours and two sixes. That, however, didn’t stop Crawley from completing his fifty, with the stand-in captain Ollie Pope also hitting a few fours to find rhythm. England scored 109 for one in 16 overs at lunch on day two, trailing by 115 runs.

Team India got all out on 224 early on day two at the Oval, with the English quick Gus Atkinson completing a classic five-for. 

It took them five Tests, but never mind, England finally deployed the infamous Bazball approach in the ongoing fifth Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Test against India at the Kia Oval in London. Shortly after Gus Atkinson picked up his first five-for of the summer, tearing through India’s tail early on day two, the attacking English openers smoked the Indian pacers to all parts of the ground. Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley added 92 for the first wicket before Akash Deep removed the left-hander caught behind on 43. The pair reached this tally inside 13 overs. Early collapse Team India failed to capitalise on their overnight tally of 204 for six, losing the remaining four wickets almost inside half an hour into day two. Karun Nair was the first to get dismissed, trapped in the front (on 57) off Josh Tongue before Atkinson, England’s best bowler in the innings, bagged the remaining three wickets to complete his maiden five-for against India. Also read | IND vs ENG 2025: Advantage India as Woakes ruled out of Oval Test, ECB confirms India lost the remaining four wickets on day two for just six runs, getting all out on 224. England back to Bazball With no Bumrah around, the English batters knew they could take on the Indian quicks even against the new ball. Crawley and Duckett began thrashing from the word go, with Duckett smoking two T20-style sixes, one off Akash Deep – a reverse sweep over the third man, and one off Mohammed Siraj, a scoop right above the keeper’s head, with the crowd and commentators going bonkers over it.

Team India got all out on 224 early on day two at the Oval, with the English quick Gus Atkinson completing a classic five-for.&nbsp;

Oval Test, Day 2, Lunch: England switch to Bazball after Atkinson’s five-for triggers India’s collapse

From Joe Root to Brian Lara, here's a list of batters with most 150-plus scores in Tests. This list also includes Sachin Tendulkar, Kumar Sangakkara and Don Bradman.

From Joe Root to Brian Lara, here's a list of batters with most 150-plus scores in Tests. This list also includes Sachin Tendulkar, Kumar Sangakkara and Don Bradman

Five players with most 150-plus scores in Tests. Root is fifth, check which Indian tops list

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The T20I tournament will serve as a launching pad for the teams to prepare for the Asian Cricket Council's T20 Asia Cup, scheduled to take place in the UAE from September 9 to 28.

Pakistan, Afghanistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will participate in a tri-series of Twenty20 international matches to tune up for next month's Asia Cup, followed by the World Cup next year. "The tri-series will feature teams from Pakistan, Afghanistan and the UAE from 29 August to 7 September at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium," the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Friday. Also read | IND vs ENG 2025: Karun Nair shows England what ‘spirit of game’ looks like; social media lauds India batter for kind gesture – WATCH The T20I tournament will serve as a launching pad for the teams to prepare for the Asian Cricket Council's T20 Asia Cup, scheduled to take place in the UAE from September 9 to 28, it added. India and Sri Lanka will co-host the Twenty20 World Cup in February-March next year. The opening match of the tri-series tournament will be played between Afghanistan and Pakistan on August 29. Each team will play the others twice, giving all sides at least four matches before the top two teams qualify for the final, scheduled on September 7. Tournament schedule (all matches at Sharjah Cricket Stadium) 29 August – Afghanistan v Pakistan 30 August – UAE v Pakistan 1 September – UAE v Afghanistan 2 September – Pakistan v Afghanistan 4 September – Pakistan v UAE 5 September – Afghanistan v UAE 7 September – Final

The T20I tournament will serve as a launching pad for the teams to prepare for the Asian Cricket Council's T20 Asia Cup, scheduled to take place in the UAE from September 9 to 28.

Pakistan, Afghanistan and UAE to play T20I tri-series ahead of Asia Cup 2025

From Matthew Hayden to Karun Nair, here's a look at the top six batters with the fastest triple century in Test cricket. 

From Matthew Hayden to Karun Nair, here's a look at the top six batters with the fastest triple century in Test cricket.&nbsp;

6 batters with fastest triple centuries in Tests, check who tops list

Indian Test skipper Shubman Gill found himself in an unwanted club on Thursday (Jul 31) when he lost his fifth consecutive toss during the Kia Oval Test of the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. On a green-top pitch perfect for bowlers, losing the toss proved costly as India, after being asked to bat under overcast conditions, lost six wickets on the opening day. With this toss loss, Gill became only the fourth Indian Test captain to lose all five tosses in a series. It also marked India’s 15th consecutive loss in international tosses across formats.&nbsp;This was just the 14th instance in Test history where a captain has lost all five tosses in a series.&nbsp;&nbsp;Here’s a look at the other Indian skippers who are a part of this unwanted club.<h2>Lala Amarnath (1948‑49 vs West Indies)</h2>Independent India’s first Test captain, Lala Amarnath, went through a rough patch when the West Indies toured India in 1948. Windies skipper John Goddard won all five tosses, and the visitors took the series 1‑0.<h2>Kapil Dev (1982‑83 vs West Indies)</h2>Just before his iconic World Cup triumph, Kapil Dev faced a tough West Indies tour. He lost all five tosses to Clive Lloyd, and India couldn’t win a single Test. The series ended with the Windies triumph (2-0).&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-5th-test-shubman-gill-breaks-47-year-old-sunil-gavaskars-record-details-inside-1753964640821">IND vs ENG, 5th Test: Shubman Gill breaks Sunil Gavaskar's 46-year-old record. Details inside</a><h2>Virat Kohli (2018 vs England)</h2>In 2018, former India captain and modern-day legend Virat Kohli also went through this unlucky streak. On India’s tour to England, Joe Root won all five tosses, and England went on to win the series despite Kohli's 593 runs in the series.<h2>Shubman Gill (2025 vs England)</h2>Now, Shubman Gill is the recent addition to the list. The young Indian skipper has called every toss wrong in the ongoing India-England series, with England leading the series by 2-1.<h2>Winning Tosses Doesn’t Guarantee Wins</h2>While losing five tosses is never ideal, history shows it doesn’t decide everything. A lot depends on your skills, patience, and ability to hold your nerves under crunch moments. A recent reminder is India’s Champions Trophy triumph, where Rohit Sharma’s men lifted the trophy without winning a single toss.

With this toss loss, Gill became only the fourth Indian Test captain to lose all five tosses in a series. It also marked India’s 15th consecutive loss in international tosses across formats.

Indian Test skipper Shubman Gill found himself in an unwanted club on Thursday (Jul 31) when he lost his fifth consecutive toss during the Kia Oval Test of the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. On a green-top pitch perfect for bowlers, losing the toss proved costly as India, after being asked to bat under overcast conditions, lost six wickets on the opening day. With this toss loss, Gill became only the fourth Indian Test captain to lose all five tosses in a series. It also marked India’s 15th consecutive loss in international tosses across formats. This was just the 14th instance in Test history where a captain has lost all five tosses in a series. Here’s a look at the other Indian skippers who are a part of this unwanted club. Lala Amarnath (1948‑49 vs West Indies) Independent India’s first Test captain, Lala Amarnath, went through a rough patch when the West Indies toured India in 1948. Windies skipper John Goddard won all five tosses, and the visitors took the series 1‑0. Kapil Dev (1982‑83 vs West Indies) Just before his iconic World Cup triumph, Kapil Dev faced a tough West Indies tour. He lost all five tosses to Clive Lloyd, and India couldn’t win a single Test. The series ended with the Windies triumph (2-0). Also read | IND vs ENG, 5th Test: Shubman Gill breaks Sunil Gavaskar's 46-year-old record. Details inside Virat Kohli (2018 vs England) In 2018, former India captain and modern-day legend Virat Kohli also went through this unlucky streak. On India’s tour to England, Joe Root won all five tosses, and England went on to win the series despite Kohli's 593 runs in the series. Shubman Gill (2025 vs England) Now, Shubman Gill is the recent addition to the list. The young Indian skipper has called every toss wrong in the ongoing India-England series, with England leading the series by 2-1. Winning Tosses Doesn’t Guarantee Wins While losing five tosses is never ideal, history shows it doesn’t decide everything. A lot depends on your skills, patience, and ability to hold your nerves under crunch moments. A recent reminder is India’s Champions Trophy triumph, where Rohit Sharma’s men lifted the trophy without winning a single toss.

With this toss loss at the Oval, Shubman Gill became only the fourth Indian Test captain to lose all five tosses in a series. It also marked India’s 15th consecutive loss in international tosses across formats.

Shubman Gill joins rare list of Indian captains to lose all five tosses in a Test series. Check others

Team England has dealt with a massive blow to their quest to win the Oval Test against India and seal a 3-1 series win in this Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, with its most-capped player, Chris Woakes, suffering a shoulder injury, which further ruled him out of the ongoing Test against India. Woakes landed awkwardly on his left hand while attempting to save a boundary late on day one, which led to him hurting his left shoulder, so much so that team physio Ben Davies had to help him get off the field. Already looking gloomy, Woakes suffered his worst fate as he got ruled out of the ongoing Test with a dislocated shoulder.&nbsp;It was during the penultimate ball of the 57th over on day one, when Karun Nair played a straight drive off Jamie Overton to long on, with Woakes, standing at close in mid off, chasing it and trying to save it from going towards the boundary. Although he did his best in doing so, he injured himself in the process.&nbsp; &nbsp;As he landed on his left shoulder, he screamed in pain. It looked horrible from a distance, and as everyone feared, Woakes got ruled out of playing any part in the ongoing game. &nbsp;"England seamer Chris Woakes will continue to be monitored throughout the remainder of the Fifth Test at The Oval, following a left shoulder injury sustained on day one of the match against India," an ECB spokesman said. "At this stage, the injury has ruled him out of any further participation in the Test. A further assessment will be conducted at the conclusion of the series." &nbsp;Woakes, meanwhile, is in a fight to lead England’s attack Down Under later this year. Considering his moderate patch, he still might share the new ball against the mighty Aussies; however, his selection depends on his fitness and wickets column leading into each game.<h3>India all out on 224 &nbsp;</h3>The overnight batting pair of Washington Sundar and Karun Nair departed early inside the first half hour on day two, with Josh Tongue accounting for Nair (57) and Gus Atkinson removing Sundar, caught in the deep (26).&nbsp; &nbsp;They then removed the remaining batters to dismiss India's first innings on 224. &nbsp;Atkinson, playing his first game this summer, picked up a five-wicket haul.&nbsp;

With no Woakes for the remainder of the Oval Test, England will be a player less in this series-decider. 

Team England has dealt with a massive blow to their quest to win the Oval Test against India and seal a 3-1 series win in this Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, with its most-capped player, Chris Woakes, suffering a shoulder injury, which further ruled him out of the ongoing Test against India. Woakes landed awkwardly on his left hand while attempting to save a boundary late on day one, which led to him hurting his left shoulder, so much so that team physio Ben Davies had to help him get off the field. Already looking gloomy, Woakes suffered his worst fate as he got ruled out of the ongoing Test with a dislocated shoulder. It was during the penultimate ball of the 57th over on day one, when Karun Nair played a straight drive off Jamie Overton to long on, with Woakes, standing at close in mid off, chasing it and trying to save it from going towards the boundary. Although he did his best in doing so, he injured himself in the process. As he landed on his left shoulder, he screamed in pain. It looked horrible from a distance, and as everyone feared, Woakes got ruled out of playing any part in the ongoing game. "England seamer Chris Woakes will continue to be monitored throughout the remainder of the Fifth Test at The Oval, following a left shoulder injury sustained on day one of the match against India," an ECB spokesman said. "At this stage, the injury has ruled him out of any further participation in the Test. A further assessment will be conducted at the conclusion of the series." Woakes, meanwhile, is in a fight to lead England’s attack Down Under later this year. Considering his moderate patch, he still might share the new ball against the mighty Aussies; however, his selection depends on his fitness and wickets column leading into each game. India all out on 224 The overnight batting pair of Washington Sundar and Karun Nair departed early inside the first half hour on day two, with Josh Tongue accounting for Nair (57) and Gus Atkinson removing Sundar, caught in the deep (26). They then removed the remaining batters to dismiss India's first innings on 224. Atkinson, playing his first game this summer, picked up a five-wicket haul.

With no Woakes for the remainder of the Oval Test, England will be a player less in this series-decider.&nbsp;

IND vs ENG 2025: Advantage India as Woakes ruled out of Oval Test, ECB confirms

Indian batter Karun Nair has taken it upon himself to uplift his career, team score and morale in the ongoing Oval Test against England in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. Returning to the side after getting dropped from the XI for the previous Test (in Manchester), Karun made his chance count batting at number five, his preferred position. On a challenging Oval track, with the overcast conditions also assisting the England quicks, Karun stood his ground and remained unbeaten at 52 – his highest score thus far in this series, with Joe Root acknowledging him for his technique after the day’s play. However, in between all of this, one of his kind gestures won the internet, with social media lauding him.&nbsp;Amid all the talks around the ‘Spirit of the Game’, considering several instances since the fourth Test involving Ravindra Jadeja and Ben Stokes, Nair showed the English team and the fans what exactly it looks like.&nbsp; &nbsp;The instance happened late on day one, when Nair hit Jamie Overton for a four on the off-side, only for Chris Woakes to put in his best and save it from doing so. Although he did save the boundary, Woakes injured his left shoulder in the process, so much so that the team physio had to rush to the ground to check on him and later help him get off the field. &nbsp;Batting alongside Washington Sundar, Nair had already run three before Woakes landed awkwardly on his left hand and injured his shoulder, deciding against completing the fourth run after observing the fielder (Woakes) was down, clutching his shoulder in pain. &nbsp;The social media was quick to respond to Nair’s kind gesture, applauding him. Already fighting for his place in the Test team, Nair worried least about adding runs to his tally and instead looked concerned about down-and-out Woakes near the boundary. &nbsp;Check out some of the social media reactions to Nair’s gesture -&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Karun Nair and Wahington Sundar didn&#39;t run the 4th run as soon as Woakes went down and injured himself. Spirit of the game 👏&mdash; Rahul. (@meri_mrziii) <a href="https://twitter.com/meri_mrziii/status/1950982515604254728?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 31, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">My respect for Karun Nair has increased even more for his kind act. He could&#39;ve ran 4 runs easily but didn&#39;t as he saw Christopher Woakes lying helplessly on the ground in pain 🙏 <a href="https://t.co/WdnzpHqJjT">pic.twitter.com/WdnzpHqJjT</a>&mdash; Troll cricket unlimitedd (@TUnlimitedd) <a href="https://twitter.com/TUnlimitedd/status/1950982718302408771?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 31, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Good on Karun Nair that he did not run 4th run when he saw Woakes going down holding the shoulder, great sportmenship&mdash; Bhumish Patel (@bhumish18) <a href="https://twitter.com/bhumish18/status/1950984296103100862?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 31, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Massive respect to Karun Nair 🙌 He could’ve easily run four, but chose to stop when he saw Woakes down in pain. A true act of sportsmanship cricket at its classiest 👏 <a href="https://t.co/NTcQgbZ4lY">pic.twitter.com/NTcQgbZ4lY</a>&mdash; Abhinav prakash (AP12) (@imabhi0012) <a href="https://twitter.com/imabhi0012/status/1951029923487105122?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 31, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h3>No word on Woakes’ injury</h3>The England Team will keep Woakes under observation before announcing the extent of his injury.&nbsp; &nbsp;Given that he has a suspected dislocated shoulder, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-2025-worry-mounts-for-england-as-chris-woakes-out-of-oval-test-with-shoulder-injury-report-1754019301721">Woakes is unlikely to take any further part in this match</a>, leaving the hosts a bowler short for this game. &nbsp;England, however, has three quicks barring him, including Overton, Josh Tongue and Gus Atkinson, with rookie all-rounder Jacob Bethell also contributing with his slow left-arm.

Amid all the talks around the ‘Spirit of the Game’, considering several instances since the fourth Test involving Ravindra Jadeja and Ben Stokes, Nair showed the English team and the fans what exactly it looks like. 

Indian batter Karun Nair has taken it upon himself to uplift his career, team score and morale in the ongoing Oval Test against England in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. Returning to the side after getting dropped from the XI for the previous Test (in Manchester), Karun made his chance count batting at number five, his preferred position. On a challenging Oval track, with the overcast conditions also assisting the England quicks, Karun stood his ground and remained unbeaten at 52 – his highest score thus far in this series, with Joe Root acknowledging him for his technique after the day’s play. However, in between all of this, one of his kind gestures won the internet, with social media lauding him. Amid all the talks around the ‘Spirit of the Game’, considering several instances since the fourth Test involving Ravindra Jadeja and Ben Stokes, Nair showed the English team and the fans what exactly it looks like. The instance happened late on day one, when Nair hit Jamie Overton for a four on the off-side, only for Chris Woakes to put in his best and save it from doing so. Although he did save the boundary, Woakes injured his left shoulder in the process, so much so that the team physio had to rush to the ground to check on him and later help him get off the field. Batting alongside Washington Sundar, Nair had already run three before Woakes landed awkwardly on his left hand and injured his shoulder, deciding against completing the fourth run after observing the fielder (Woakes) was down, clutching his shoulder in pain. The social media was quick to respond to Nair’s kind gesture, applauding him. Already fighting for his place in the Test team, Nair worried least about adding runs to his tally and instead looked concerned about down-and-out Woakes near the boundary. Check out some of the social media reactions to Nair’s gesture -

Amid all the talks around the ‘Spirit of the Game’, considering several instances since the fourth Test involving Ravindra Jadeja and Ben Stokes, Nair showed the English team and the fans what exactly it looks like.&nbsp;

IND vs ENG 2025: Karun Nair shows England what ‘spirit of game’ looks like; social media lauds India batter for kind gesture – WATCH

Ace Indian quick Jasprit Bumrah is not part of the playing XI for the fifth and final Test against England (at Oval) in this Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. Although per the earlier plan, which Team India announced ahead of this UK tour, that Bumrah is advised against playing more than three matches in an away (long) series to manage his workload, his absence shouldn’t surprise anyone. Picking and choosing which game to play, perhaps, now needed some attention. The latest reports have suggested that the BCCI will review this pick-and-choose policy surrounding Bumrah after this England tour.&nbsp;Bumrah’s bowling action always puts him on a knife’s edge, with him also being prone to back stress fracture, which ate a lot of his game time earlier in his career. Having recovered from a recurring back injury that kept him away since the final BGT Test Down Under (in Sydney) for nearly months, the BCCI’s medical team has been over-cautious regarding his schedule, which, somewhere, has also affected India’s results (in Tests) lately.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-2025-worry-mounts-for-england-as-chris-woakes-out-of-oval-test-with-shoulder-injury-report-1754019301721">IND vs ENG: Worry mounts for England as Chris Woakes out of Oval Test with shoulder injury - Report</a> &nbsp;Ahead of Team India’s departure to the UK, the management announced that Bumrah will not play more than three matches against England. The premier pacer played the series opener in Leeds but sat out in Birmingham (the only game India won so far); Bumrah returned to the playing XI for the marquee Lord’s Test and even played at Edgbaston before a niggle kept him out of contention for the final game in London. Regardless of the results, his performance was top-notch thus far, picking 14 wickets in three contested matches, the second-most after Ben Stokes, who also missed the Oval Test with a muscle tear in his right shoulder.<h3>What is causing trouble? &nbsp;</h3>A Times of India (TOI) report has suggested that, despite announcing Bumrah’s playing time, the BCCI is finding it challenging to plan a long series without knowing which games their premier quick would play or not (due to his workload). However, considering this, the BCCI is inclined towards tweaking the policy around Bumrah and only consider him for selection should he be available for all matches. &nbsp;“Strength and condition (S&amp;C) coaches can set the workload threshold for each player. But Bumrah’s availability should depend on his fitness, which will be assessed by the medical team,” a BCCI source said as quoted by TOI. &nbsp;Meanwhile, following the ongoing England tour, India is not scheduled to play a long series for another year or so, with them hosting West Indies and South Africa for two Tests during their home season.&nbsp;

Bumrah’s bowling action always puts him on a knife’s edge, with him also being prone to back stress fracture, which ate a lot of his game time earlier in his career.

Ace Indian quick Jasprit Bumrah is not part of the playing XI for the fifth and final Test against England (at Oval) in this Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. Although per the earlier plan, which Team India announced ahead of this UK tour, that Bumrah is advised against playing more than three matches in an away (long) series to manage his workload, his absence shouldn’t surprise anyone. Picking and choosing which game to play, perhaps, now needed some attention. The latest reports have suggested that the BCCI will review this pick-and-choose policy surrounding Bumrah after this England tour. Bumrah’s bowling action always puts him on a knife’s edge, with him also being prone to back stress fracture, which ate a lot of his game time earlier in his career. Having recovered from a recurring back injury that kept him away since the final BGT Test Down Under (in Sydney) for nearly months, the BCCI’s medical team has been over-cautious regarding his schedule, which, somewhere, has also affected India’s results (in Tests) lately. Also read | IND vs ENG: Worry mounts for England as Chris Woakes out of Oval Test with shoulder injury - Report Ahead of Team India’s departure to the UK, the management announced that Bumrah will not play more than three matches against England. The premier pacer played the series opener in Leeds but sat out in Birmingham (the only game India won so far); Bumrah returned to the playing XI for the marquee Lord’s Test and even played at Edgbaston before a niggle kept him out of contention for the final game in London. Regardless of the results, his performance was top-notch thus far, picking 14 wickets in three contested matches, the second-most after Ben Stokes, who also missed the Oval Test with a muscle tear in his right shoulder. What is causing trouble? A Times of India (TOI) report has suggested that, despite announcing Bumrah’s playing time, the BCCI is finding it challenging to plan a long series without knowing which games their premier quick would play or not (due to his workload). However, considering this, the BCCI is inclined towards tweaking the policy around Bumrah and only consider him for selection should he be available for all matches. “Strength and condition (S&C) coaches can set the workload threshold for each player. But Bumrah’s availability should depend on his fitness, which will be assessed by the medical team,” a BCCI source said as quoted by TOI. Meanwhile, following the ongoing England tour, India is not scheduled to play a long series for another year or so, with them hosting West Indies and South Africa for two Tests during their home season.

Bumrah’s bowling action always puts him on a knife’s edge, with him also being prone to back stress fracture, which ate a lot of his game time earlier in his career.

Bumrah’s pick-and-choose policy under scanner as BCCI to review call around his workload management – Report

England’s most capped seamer in the Oval Test, Chris Woakes, is suspected to have dislocated his left shoulder late during day one of the fifth and final Test against India on Thursday (Jul 31). Attempting to save a boundary at long-off, Woakes’ left hand slipped on the damp outfield, as he landed awkwardly on his (left) shoulder, later staying down clutching it. England physio Ben Davies rushed to the spot to check on him, helping him walk off the field soon after. Although Woakes will be kept under observation, reports have begun to emerge that he is unlikely to bowl again in this Test, leaving the hosts a bowler short in this crucial match.&nbsp;"I don't know too much about it, but it doesn't look great," Gus Atkinson, Woakes' teammate, said after the end of day one. "It's a big shame, last game of the series, and when anyone gets injured, it's a shame. I'm hoping it's not too bad, and whatever it is, he'll get full support from everyone." &nbsp;A day marred by rain saw Woakes take the new ball, completing 14 off 64 overs bowled, also picking one wicket of KL Rahul early in the innings. The new-ball seamer troubled the Indian openers upfront, with the overhead conditions and a green top assisting seam and swing on day one. With no Jofra Archer and Brydon Carse, Woakes was the most experienced of the pace crop picked for this Test, including Gus Atkinson, Jamie Overton and Josh Tongue.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Chris Woakes strikes! 🔥 KL Rahul chops on and departs for 14. 🇮🇳 3️⃣8️⃣-2️⃣ <a href="https://t.co/j2MvIVv1IO">pic.twitter.com/j2MvIVv1IO</a>&mdash; England Cricket (@englandcricket) <a href="https://twitter.com/englandcricket/status/1950879063406530903?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 31, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Barring Overton, everyone returned with a wicket at least, with Tongue and Atkinson picking two each; however, Woakes’ absence, should he be declared unfit to take any part in the remainder of this game, could hurt England, who lead this Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2-1.&nbsp; &nbsp;In the four contested matches thus far, Woakes has bagged just 11 wickets at an average of 52.18 while completing 181 overs thus far. Alongside Indian seamer Mohammed Siraj, Woakes is the only seamer to have played all five Tests in this series. &nbsp;Meanwhile, Atkinson said he is willing to push his limits and compensate for Woakes’ absence should the worst happen for England.&nbsp;&nbsp;"Definitely, I feel fresh, I feel good," he said. "I know I've only got this one game to play, so I can push the limits a bit." &nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-5th-test-india-ends-day-1-at-204-6-after-rain-plays-spoilsport-1753983470795">India scored 204 for six on day one of the Oval Test</a>, with Karun Nair top-scoring (52*).

Attempting to save a boundary at long-off, Woakes’ left hand slipped on the damp outfield, as he landed awkwardly on his left shoulder, later staying down clutching it. 

England’s most capped seamer in the Oval Test, Chris Woakes, is suspected to have dislocated his left shoulder late during day one of the fifth and final Test against India on Thursday (Jul 31). Attempting to save a boundary at long-off, Woakes’ left hand slipped on the damp outfield, as he landed awkwardly on his (left) shoulder, later staying down clutching it. England physio Ben Davies rushed to the spot to check on him, helping him walk off the field soon after. Although Woakes will be kept under observation, reports have begun to emerge that he is unlikely to bowl again in this Test, leaving the hosts a bowler short in this crucial match. "I don't know too much about it, but it doesn't look great," Gus Atkinson, Woakes' teammate, said after the end of day one. "It's a big shame, last game of the series, and when anyone gets injured, it's a shame. I'm hoping it's not too bad, and whatever it is, he'll get full support from everyone." A day marred by rain saw Woakes take the new ball, completing 14 off 64 overs bowled, also picking one wicket of KL Rahul early in the innings. The new-ball seamer troubled the Indian openers upfront, with the overhead conditions and a green top assisting seam and swing on day one. With no Jofra Archer and Brydon Carse, Woakes was the most experienced of the pace crop picked for this Test, including Gus Atkinson, Jamie Overton and Josh Tongue.

Attempting to save a boundary at long-off, Woakes’ left hand slipped on the damp outfield, as he landed awkwardly on his left shoulder, later staying down clutching it.&nbsp;

IND vs ENG: Worry mounts for England as Chris Woakes out of Oval Test with shoulder injury - Report

India's Test skipper Shubman Gill is smashing records in his debut series while leading the team. On the opening day of the ongoing Test match being played at the Kia Oval on Thursday (Jul 31), Gill surpassed former India opening Test batter Sunil Gavaskar's tally of 732 runs to become the leading Indian captain to score most runs in a Test series. The lad from Punjab now has 733 runs and at the time of writing this report, he was unbeaten on 15 runs off 23 balls. The 25-year-old now chases Sir Don Bradman's record of 810 runs, the most by any skipper in a Test series.&nbsp;This series has been phenomenal for the Indian captain, as the visitors breached the Edgbaston fortress for the first time under his leadership. He had a phenomenal outing in Birmingham, scoring 430 runs, the highest by any Indian batter in a single Test and the second-highest overall. Gill also holds the record for most runs scored by an Indian skipper in a single Test game.&nbsp;Also read |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/did-the-dukes-ball-change-at-lords-cost-india-third-test-all-you-need-to-know-1753959044417"> Did the Duke's ball change at Lord’s cost India third Test? All you need to know</a>&nbsp;In the same Test, he became the second Indian to score a double century (269) and a century (161) in the same match, following Sunil Gavaskar, who achieved this feat against the West Indies in 1971 at Port of Spain. However, Gill is the first player ever to score a 250 and a 150 in the same Test.&nbsp;Adding another feather to his cap, Gill has the most runs scored by an Indian batter in a Test series against England. He recently eclipsed Indian southpaw batter Yashashvi Jaiswal's tally of 724 runs, who previously held this record. Additionally, he is also the fifth player to score double centuries in both ODIs and Tests, joining the elite list of Sachin Tendulkar, Rohit Sharma, Virender Sehwag and Chris Gayle.<h2>Oval Test: India 72/2 as Rain stops Play</h2>At the time of writing this article, India were reduced to 72/2 when rain interrupted play in the opening session of the Oval Test. After being asked to bat first, the visitors lost both openers early, but Gill along with Sai Sudharsan steadied the innings.

He reached this milestone mark in some style, playing his short-arm jab towards the midwicket region. Gill now chases Sir Don Bradman's record of 810 runs, the most by any skipper in a Test series.

India's Test skipper Shubman Gill is smashing records in his debut series while leading the team. On the opening day of the ongoing Test match being played at the Kia Oval on Thursday (Jul 31), Gill surpassed former India opening Test batter Sunil Gavaskar's tally of 732 runs to become the leading Indian captain to score most runs in a Test series. The lad from Punjab now has 733 runs and at the time of writing this report, he was unbeaten on 15 runs off 23 balls. The 25-year-old now chases Sir Don Bradman's record of 810 runs, the most by any skipper in a Test series. This series has been phenomenal for the Indian captain, as the visitors breached the Edgbaston fortress for the first time under his leadership. He had a phenomenal outing in Birmingham, scoring 430 runs, the highest by any Indian batter in a single Test and the second-highest overall. Gill also holds the record for most runs scored by an Indian skipper in a single Test game. Also read | Did the Duke's ball change at Lord’s cost India third Test? All you need to know In the same Test, he became the second Indian to score a double century (269) and a century (161) in the same match, following Sunil Gavaskar, who achieved this feat against the West Indies in 1971 at Port of Spain. However, Gill is the first player ever to score a 250 and a 150 in the same Test. Adding another feather to his cap, Gill has the most runs scored by an Indian batter in a Test series against England. He recently eclipsed Indian southpaw batter Yashashvi Jaiswal's tally of 724 runs, who previously held this record. Additionally, he is also the fifth player to score double centuries in both ODIs and Tests, joining the elite list of Sachin Tendulkar, Rohit Sharma, Virender Sehwag and Chris Gayle. Oval Test: India 72/2 as Rain stops Play At the time of writing this article, India were reduced to 72/2 when rain interrupted play in the opening session of the Oval Test. After being asked to bat first, the visitors lost both openers early, but Gill along with Sai Sudharsan steadied the innings.

Gill in his debut series as captain has been in remarkable form. India is playing their fifth and final Test match against England and are trailing the five-match series by 1-2

IND vs ENG, 5th Test: Shubman Gill breaks Sunil Gavaskar's  46-year-old record. Details inside

In the latest development surrounding the cash-rich Indian Premier League, the IPL franchise Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) has appointed former India bowling coach Bharat Arun as their new bowling coach ahead of the next season. The 62-year-old has joined the LSG after spending four years as the bowling consultant for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), where he played a key role in their 2024 IPL title win. He was also a part of Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s coaching staff from 2015 to 2017. &nbsp; The franchise (LSG) on Thursday(July 31) announced this news on their social media platform X, stating, “A promising Indian attack, and Bharat Arun guiding them. We can’t wait to get started.”

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In a statement, former Indian bowling coach said, &nbsp;“It’s an honour to join the Lucknow Super Giants, a franchise that reflects professionalism, ambition, and vision at every level."&nbsp;“What excites me most is the vision for long-term development. LSG has invested in a young, talented, and dynamic group of Indian fast bowlers — Akash Deep, Avesh Khan, Mayank Yadav, Prince Yadav, Mohsin Khan, and Akash Singh — and I see immense potential in each of them. My mission is to help shape them into a cohesive, fearless, and tactically sharp pace unit that can challenge the best batting line-ups in the world,” he added, according to the SportStar.&nbsp;Also Read - IPL 2026: SunRisers Hyderabad name former India quick as new bowling coach&nbsp;Bharat Arun started his coaching journey with the Tamil Nadu state team in domestic cricket. He later became the chief bowling coach at the National Cricket Academy(NCA) in Bengaluru, also guiding India’s Under-19 team to a World Cup win in Australia in 2012.&nbsp;In other news, earlier this month, IPL franchise SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) named former Indian pacer Varun Aaron as their new bowling coach for IPL 2026. He takes over the role from the former New Zealand all-rounder James Franklin. The 35-year-old will now join SRH’s coaching team alongside New Zealand legend Daniel Vettori.

The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) failed to reach the playoffs the past season, finishing seventh on the points table, with six wins from 14  matches.

In the latest development surrounding the cash-rich Indian Premier League, the IPL franchise Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) has appointed former India bowling coach Bharat Arun as their new bowling coach ahead of the next season. The 62-year-old has joined the LSG after spending four years as the bowling consultant for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), where he played a key role in their 2024 IPL title win. He was also a part of Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s coaching staff from 2015 to 2017. The franchise (LSG) on Thursday(July 31) announced this news on their social media platform X, stating, “A promising Indian attack, and Bharat Arun guiding them. We can’t wait to get started.”

The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) failed to reach the playoffs the past season, finishing seventh on the points table, with six wins from 14 &nbsp;matches.

IPL 2026: Ex-India backroom staff member joins LSG as new bowling coach

The Indian cricket team has raised strong concerns over the ball change rules in the recent Lord’s Test, claiming the incident may have cost them the game. India lost the Test match by 22 runs after Siraj’s defensive shot rolled back onto the stumps. The defeat proved costly, leaving India trailing by 1‑2 in the five-match series. According to a report by the Indian Express, a crucial moment turned against them when the umpires replaced their 10-over ball with a 30-over ball because a similar replacement wasn’t available. This aspect turned to favour the hosts, with them scoring runs with ease.&nbsp;“When you ask for a ball change, you aren’t told about the age of the replacement you will be getting. At Lord’s, we weren’t told that the replacement would be 30 to 35 overs old. If we were told, we would have continued with the deformed ball that was used for 10 overs. The ICC needs to intervene. This rule needs to be changed,” an Indian team official was quoted as saying to the Indian Express.&nbsp;Also read |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/icc-rankings-jadeja-regains-top-all-rounder-spot-abhishek-sharma-is-the-new-t20i-batter-1753867172177"> ICC rankings: Jadeja sits atop in Test all-rounder, Abhishek Sharma is top T20I batter</a><h2>The turning point</h2>Before the ball was changed, India was all over England, thanks to Jasprit Bumrah’s fiery spell. In just 14 balls, Bumrah removed English skipper Ben Stokes, Joe Root, and Chris Woakes, all with deliveries that swung and troubled the English batters. But after 10 overs, the ball lost its shape and failed the standard ring test used by umpires.&nbsp;The umpires then handed India a replacement ball much older than the one they had been using. The change was visible: the original ball swung an average of 1.869 degrees, while the replacement moved just 0.855 degrees in the air, as reported by ESPN Cricinfo.&nbsp;With the older and softer ball, England’s Jamie Smith and Brydon Carse added a crucial 84-run partnership for the eighth wicket, with Smith scoring 51 off 56 balls and Carse making 56 off 83. From 271/7, England went to 355/8, the important runs in England's victory.<h2>Questions Over Ball Selection Process</h2>The controversy has also put the spotlight on how balls are selected in Test matches. Traditionally, the fourth umpire from the host nation brings a box of balls to the dressing room before the match, allowing the visiting team to pick two for use during the game. The match referee, the neutral authority, is not involved in this process.&nbsp;An Indian official alleges that this process is controversial and there should be involvement of the match referee, who is a neutral party in the contest. They also said that balls with a darker shade of red, which swing more, only had one such ball available in the box that was brought to them. The team has reported the matter to the ICC, seeking greater transparency and neutral oversight in the selection of replacement balls.

India’s hopes were shattered with a narrow 22‑run defeat at Lord’s, handing England a 2‑1 lead in the series.

The Indian cricket team has raised strong concerns over the ball change rules in the recent Lord’s Test, claiming the incident may have cost them the game. India lost the Test match by 22 runs after Siraj’s defensive shot rolled back onto the stumps. The defeat proved costly, leaving India trailing by 1‑2 in the five-match series. According to a report by the Indian Express, a crucial moment turned against them when the umpires replaced their 10-over ball with a 30-over ball because a similar replacement wasn’t available. This aspect turned to favour the hosts, with them scoring runs with ease. “When you ask for a ball change, you aren’t told about the age of the replacement you will be getting. At Lord’s, we weren’t told that the replacement would be 30 to 35 overs old. If we were told, we would have continued with the deformed ball that was used for 10 overs. The ICC needs to intervene. This rule needs to be changed,” an Indian team official was quoted as saying to the Indian Express. Also read | ICC rankings: Jadeja sits atop in Test all-rounder, Abhishek Sharma is top T20I batter The turning point Before the ball was changed, India was all over England, thanks to Jasprit Bumrah’s fiery spell. In just 14 balls, Bumrah removed English skipper Ben Stokes, Joe Root, and Chris Woakes, all with deliveries that swung and troubled the English batters. But after 10 overs, the ball lost its shape and failed the standard ring test used by umpires. The umpires then handed India a replacement ball much older than the one they had been using. The change was visible: the original ball swung an average of 1.869 degrees, while the replacement moved just 0.855 degrees in the air, as reported by ESPN Cricinfo. With the older and softer ball, England’s Jamie Smith and Brydon Carse added a crucial 84-run partnership for the eighth wicket, with Smith scoring 51 off 56 balls and Carse making 56 off 83. From 271/7, England went to 355/8, the important runs in England's victory. Questions Over Ball Selection Process The controversy has also put the spotlight on how balls are selected in Test matches. Traditionally, the fourth umpire from the host nation brings a box of balls to the dressing room before the match, allowing the visiting team to pick two for use during the game. The match referee, the neutral authority, is not involved in this process. An Indian official alleges that this process is controversial and there should be involvement of the match referee, who is a neutral party in the contest. They also said that balls with a darker shade of red, which swing more, only had one such ball available in the box that was brought to them. The team has reported the matter to the ICC, seeking greater transparency and neutral oversight in the selection of replacement balls.

India’s hopes were shattered with a narrow 22‑run defeat at Lord’s, handing England a 2‑1 lead in the series.

Did the Duke's ball change at Lord’s cost India third Test? All you need to know

Wicketkeeping is always an important part of a cricket match. A skilled wicket-keeper can change the course of a match with quick stumpings, sharp run-outs and brilliant catches. Over the years, many outstanding wicket-keepers have left their mark in ODIs, scripted records and historic moments. Let’s have a look at the top five wicketkeepers with the most catches in ODI cricket history.&nbsp;<h2>Top five wicket-keepers with most catches in ODIs</h2><h3>Adam Gilchrist (Australia)</h3>Former Australian wicket-keeper, Adam Gilchrist, holds the record of most catches by a wicket-keeper in One Day Internationals. During his era, he took 417 catches in 287 ODI matches at an average of 1.679 dismissals per innings. He has 472 total dismissals (catches+stumpings) to his name, including a rare feat of six catches in a single game.&nbsp;<h3>Mark Boucher (South Africa)</h3>Former Proteas player, Mark Boucher, comes second on this elite list with 402 catches in just 295 ODIs at an average of 1.462 dismissals per innings. His sharp reflexes and focus made him a standout wicketkeeper.<h3>Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka)</h3>Sri Lankan veteran Kumar Sangakkara also features on this elite list. He grabbed 383 catches in 404 matches at an average of 1.365 dismissals per innings. He has 482 total dismissals to his name and was famous for his fast reflexes.<h3>MS Dhoni (India)</h3>Former Indian captain, MS Dhoni, comes fourth on this list with 321 catches in 350 ODIs at an average of 1.286. &nbsp;He has 444 total dismissals in his ODI career, including 123 stumpings (most by any wicketkeeper in ODI history).&nbsp;<h3>Mushfiqur Rahim (Bangladesh)</h3>Former Bangladeshi wicket-keeper, Mushfiqur Rahim ranks fifth on this elite list with 241 catches in 274 ODI matches. In total, he has 297 dismissals in his ODI career and once took five catches in a single match. His average of 1.151 dismissals per innings highlights his consistency and skill behind the stumps.

From Kumar Sangakkara to Mahendra Singh Dhoni, here's a look at the top five wicket-keepers with most catches in ODIs. This list also includes Adam Gilchrist, Mark Boucher and Mushfiqur Rahim.

Wicketkeeping is always an important part of a cricket match. A skilled wicket-keeper can change the course of a match with quick stumpings, sharp run-outs and brilliant catches. Over the years, many outstanding wicket-keepers have left their mark in ODIs, scripted records and historic moments. Let’s have a look at the top five wicketkeepers with the most catches in ODI cricket history. Top five wicket-keepers with most catches in ODIs Adam Gilchrist (Australia) Former Australian wicket-keeper, Adam Gilchrist, holds the record of most catches by a wicket-keeper in One Day Internationals. During his era, he took 417 catches in 287 ODI matches at an average of 1.679 dismissals per innings. He has 472 total dismissals (catches+stumpings) to his name, including a rare feat of six catches in a single game. Mark Boucher (South Africa) Former Proteas player, Mark Boucher, comes second on this elite list with 402 catches in just 295 ODIs at an average of 1.462 dismissals per innings. His sharp reflexes and focus made him a standout wicketkeeper. Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka) Sri Lankan veteran Kumar Sangakkara also features on this elite list. He grabbed 383 catches in 404 matches at an average of 1.365 dismissals per innings. He has 482 total dismissals to his name and was famous for his fast reflexes. MS Dhoni (India) Former Indian captain, MS Dhoni, comes fourth on this list with 321 catches in 350 ODIs at an average of 1.286. He has 444 total dismissals in his ODI career, including 123 stumpings (most by any wicketkeeper in ODI history). Mushfiqur Rahim (Bangladesh) Former Bangladeshi wicket-keeper, Mushfiqur Rahim ranks fifth on this elite list with 241 catches in 274 ODI matches. In total, he has 297 dismissals in his ODI career and once took five catches in a single match. His average of 1.151 dismissals per innings highlights his consistency and skill behind the stumps.

From Kumar Sangakkara to Mahendra Singh Dhoni, here's a look at the top five wicket-keepers with most catches in ODIs. This list also includes Adam Gilchrist, Mark Boucher and Mushfiqur Rahim.

Wicket-keepers with most catches in ODIs. Dhoni is fourth. Check who tops list

Cricket isn’t just a sport in India; it's connected with the emotions, and heroes live forever in the hearts of fans. One of the most special tributes a cricketer can receive is to have a stadium stand or pavilion named after them. Over the years, several Indian cricket icons have been honoured for their outstanding contribution to the game. Here’s a look at nine such legends who have been honoured at their respective home grounds.<h2>1. Sachin Tendulkar Stand – Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai</h2>The 'Master Blaster' is celebrated at his home ground, where he played his final international innings in 2013 against the West Indies. Notably, Tendulkar smashed the most centuries in international cricket (100).<h2>2. Virat Kohli Pavilion – Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi</h2>India's modern-day hero, Virat Kohli, is honoured with a pavilion at the very same venue where his cricketing journey began. Kohli holds the record for most centuries in the ODI format (51) and counting.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/the-highest-10th-wicket-partnership-in-tests-can-you-name-the-legendary-duo-1753880784465">What is the highest 10th wicket partnership in Test. Hint - it came in India vs England match</a><h2>3. Sunil Gavaskar Pavilion – Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai</h2>Indian batting legend Sunil Gavaskar, who was the first to score 10,000 Test runs for his country, has a pavilion named after him at the iconic Wankhede Stadium.<h2>4. VVS Laxman Pavilion – Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad</h2>Former India batter VVS Laxman, who played the iconic 281 against Australia at Eden Gardens in 2001, one of the greatest Test knocks ever, has a pavilion named after him at his home venue in Hyderabad.<h2>5. Virender Sehwag Gate – Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi</h2>Former India opening batter Virender Sehwag, known for his explosive starts and being the first Test triple centurion for India, has a gate named after him at his home ground.<h2>6. MS Dhoni Pavilion – JSCA International Stadium, Ranchi</h2>The MS Dhoni pavilion at the Ranchi stadium reflects the legacy carved in sweat by Dhoni, who led India to three consecutive ICC titles.<h2>7. Rohit Sharma Stand – Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai</h2>India's ODI skipper Rohit Sharma recently inaugurated his stand at the place where he started playing cricket. From a small-town boy of Borivali to the hero of Wankhede, his legacy in white-ball cricket is unmatched.<h2>8. Sourav Ganguly Stand – Eden Gardens, Kolkata</h2>Sourav Ganguly, who transformed India into a fearless and aggressive side and even led India to the 2003 ODI World Cup final, which India eventually lost, also has a stand named after him at the iconic Eden Gardens.<h2>9. Mohammad Azharuddin Stand – Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad</h2>Former India skipper Mohammed Azharuddin, who scored hundreds against England in 1984-85 and was a genius on the leg side, has a stand named after him in Hyderabad.&nbsp;

A county where cricket is treated like religion and favourite cricketers as ‘demigods’, there have been few who have been honoured for their immense contribution to Indian cricket with a stand, pavilion or gate named after them.

Cricket isn’t just a sport in India; it's connected with the emotions, and heroes live forever in the hearts of fans. One of the most special tributes a cricketer can receive is to have a stadium stand or pavilion named after them. Over the years, several Indian cricket icons have been honoured for their outstanding contribution to the game. Here’s a look at nine such legends who have been honoured at their respective home grounds. 1. Sachin Tendulkar Stand – Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai The 'Master Blaster' is celebrated at his home ground, where he played his final international innings in 2013 against the West Indies. Notably, Tendulkar smashed the most centuries in international cricket (100). 2. Virat Kohli Pavilion – Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi India's modern-day hero, Virat Kohli, is honoured with a pavilion at the very same venue where his cricketing journey began. Kohli holds the record for most centuries in the ODI format (51) and counting. Also read | What is the highest 10th wicket partnership in Test. Hint - it came in India vs England match 3. Sunil Gavaskar Pavilion – Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai Indian batting legend Sunil Gavaskar, who was the first to score 10,000 Test runs for his country, has a pavilion named after him at the iconic Wankhede Stadium. 4. VVS Laxman Pavilion – Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad Former India batter VVS Laxman, who played the iconic 281 against Australia at Eden Gardens in 2001, one of the greatest Test knocks ever, has a pavilion named after him at his home venue in Hyderabad. 5. Virender Sehwag Gate – Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi Former India opening batter Virender Sehwag, known for his explosive starts and being the first Test triple centurion for India, has a gate named after him at his home ground. 6. MS Dhoni Pavilion – JSCA International Stadium, Ranchi The MS Dhoni pavilion at the Ranchi stadium reflects the legacy carved in sweat by Dhoni, who led India to three consecutive ICC titles. 7. Rohit Sharma Stand – Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai India's ODI skipper Rohit Sharma recently inaugurated his stand at the place where he started playing cricket. From a small-town boy of Borivali to the hero of Wankhede, his legacy in white-ball cricket is unmatched. 8. Sourav Ganguly Stand – Eden Gardens, Kolkata Sourav Ganguly, who transformed India into a fearless and aggressive side and even led India to the 2003 ODI World Cup final, which India eventually lost, also has a stand named after him at the iconic Eden Gardens. 9. Mohammad Azharuddin Stand – Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad Former India skipper Mohammed Azharuddin, who scored hundreds against England in 1984-85 and was a genius on the leg side, has a stand named after him in Hyderabad.

A country where cricket is treated like religion and favourite cricketers as ‘demigods’, there have been few who have been honoured for their immense contribution to Indian cricket with a stand, pavilion or gate named after them.

From Sachin Tendulkar to Rohit Sharma: Nine cricketers honoured with a stadium stand

T20I cricket is all about high scores, explosive shots, nail-biting thrillers and cutthroat competitions. In this format, the tide changes in just a few balls, and a quick hundred affects the course of the game in no time. Over the years, some batters have played jaw-dropping knocks in 20-over cricket. Let’s take a look at some of the fastest hundreds ever scored in men’s T20 internationals.&nbsp;(Disclaimer: This list excludes knocks from Zimbabwe and other ICC associate nations.)<h2>1. Rohit Sharma and David Miller - 35 balls.</h2>The record for the fastest T20I hundred belongs jointly to Rohit Sharma and David Miller. Rohit’s 35-ball ton came against Sri Lanka in Indore in December 2017, finishing with 118 off 43 balls. Miller achieved the feat just two months earlier, hammering an unbeaten 101 off 36 balls against Bangladesh in Potchefstroom.<h2>2. Tim David and Abhishek Sharma - 37 balls</h2>Two of the modern-day hitters share the second spot with Tim David, who recently joined the elusive list. On February 2, 2025, Abhishek Sharma lit up the Wankhede with a 37-ball hundred against England, smashing 13 sixes and 7 fours.&nbsp;&nbsp;On July 26, 2025, at Warner Park, Tim David scored a blistering century (an unbeaten 102 off 37 deliveries) under pressure. Coming in at 87/4, his fireworks turned the match as Australia chased down a mammoth total of 215 with 23 balls to spare.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/the-highest-10th-wicket-partnership-in-tests-can-you-name-the-legendary-duo-1753880784465">What is the highest 10th wicket partnership in Test. Hint - it came in India vs England match</a><h2>3. Johnson Charles – 39 balls</h2>West Indies opening batter Johnson Charles hammered the South African bowlers on March 26, 2023, at Centurion. He smashed a 39-ball century, scoring 118 off 46 balls with 10 fours and 11 sixes. Despite his heroics, South Africa chased down 259 with seven balls to spare.<h2>4. Sanju Samson – 40 balls</h2>On October 12, 2024, at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, Sanju Samson produced one of the finest innings of his T20I career. Walking in early against Bangladesh, he took charge from the start, reaching his century in just 40 balls. His 111 off 47 balls, packed with 11 fours and 8 sixes, powered India to 297/6.

Over the years, many batters have scored explosive hundreds in T20I internationals. Let's glance at some of them.

T20I cricket is all about high scores, explosive shots, nail-biting thrillers and cutthroat competitions. In this format, the tide changes in just a few balls, and a quick hundred affects the course of the game in no time. Over the years, some batters have played jaw-dropping knocks in 20-over cricket. Let’s take a look at some of the fastest hundreds ever scored in men’s T20 internationals. (Disclaimer: This list excludes knocks from Zimbabwe and other ICC associate nations.) 1. Rohit Sharma and David Miller - 35 balls. The record for the fastest T20I hundred belongs jointly to Rohit Sharma and David Miller. Rohit’s 35-ball ton came against Sri Lanka in Indore in December 2017, finishing with 118 off 43 balls. Miller achieved the feat just two months earlier, hammering an unbeaten 101 off 36 balls against Bangladesh in Potchefstroom. 2. Tim David and Abhishek Sharma - 37 balls Two of the modern-day hitters share the second spot with Tim David, who recently joined the elusive list. On February 2, 2025, Abhishek Sharma lit up the Wankhede with a 37-ball hundred against England, smashing 13 sixes and 7 fours. On July 26, 2025, at Warner Park, Tim David scored a blistering century (an unbeaten 102 off 37 deliveries) under pressure. Coming in at 87/4, his fireworks turned the match as Australia chased down a mammoth total of 215 with 23 balls to spare. Also read | What is the highest 10th wicket partnership in Test. Hint - it came in India vs England match 3. Johnson Charles – 39 balls West Indies opening batter Johnson Charles hammered the South African bowlers on March 26, 2023, at Centurion. He smashed a 39-ball century, scoring 118 off 46 balls with 10 fours and 11 sixes. Despite his heroics, South Africa chased down 259 with seven balls to spare. 4. Sanju Samson – 40 balls On October 12, 2024, at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, Sanju Samson produced one of the finest innings of his T20I career. Walking in early against Bangladesh, he took charge from the start, reaching his century in just 40 balls. His 111 off 47 balls, packed with 11 fours and 8 sixes, powered India to 297/6.

Over the years, many batters have scored explosive hundreds in T20I internationals. Let's glance at some of them.

Fastest T20I hundreds in cricket history – Top explosive knocks

KL Rahul, the Delhi Capitals (DC) superstar, could be on his way to joining the three-time IPL champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) ahead of the next season. In a startling development surrounding the IPL 2026 trade window, Rahul, who joined DC from Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) last year for a whopping $1.6m (INR 14 crore), could be seen wearing KKR’s jersey in the 19th edition. After LSG roped him in the IPL 2022 mega auction, making him the captain for the next three years, they released him ahead of the last mega auction, with Delhi acquiring his services. Despite Rahul leading the run-scoring chart for Delhi the past season (539 runs in 13 innings), he could decide on his future sooner.&nbsp;Rahul's move to Delhi almost did wonders, serving multiple purposes. Perhaps upset over the infamous public meltdown from his former franchise team owner (Sanjiv Goenka) following losing an away clash against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in IPL 2024, Rahul was anyway seeking another home in the cash-rich league, which, with the DC transfer, happened. On the other hand, what worked for Delhi was that they had an Indian player as captain, a luxury for any franchise, making this a dream come true for all parties involved.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-2025-ravi-ashwin-warns-india-of-england-exceptional-talent-jacob-bethell-ahead-of-oval-test-1753943856833">Ravi Ashwin warns India of England’s ‘exceptional talent’ ahead of Oval Test, says ‘cricketing world will get to see…’</a> &nbsp;KKR, elsewhere, struggled massively after letting go of their title-winning captain Shreyas Iyer, just one season after their IPL 2024 triumph, later appointing Ajinkya Rahane as his replacement for the next season. Unsure of their potential captaincy options, KKR chose Rahane, whom they bought in the second round late on day two of the mega auction for INR 1.5 crore. This move, however, turned disastrous for the franchise, as Rahane failed to help them reach the playoffs, let alone help them defend their IPL title.&nbsp; &nbsp;The three-time winners stood eighth on the points table, with just five wins from 14 contested matches. &nbsp;Although rumours of KKR letting go of Rahane ahead of the next season made headlines shortly after their IPL 2025 campaign came to an end, reports of them wanting to have KL Rahul on board have begun doing the rounds. Should this deal materialise during the trade window, KKR will have a marquee Indian player as a captain and wicketkeeper, serving several purposes.&nbsp; &nbsp;Since KKR have two keepers, both internationals (Quinton de Kock and Rahmanullah Gurbaz), appointing an experienced Indian gloveman would do wonders. KL, however, didn’t keep wickets for Delhi this season but is used to such duties.&nbsp;&nbsp;Meanwhile, a Times of India (TOI) report suggests that KKR is working on a trade deal to sign Rahul ahead of the next season, luring him into making the franchise captain.&nbsp;

After LSG roped KL Rahul in the IPL 2022 mega auction, making him the captain for the next three years, they released him ahead of the last mega auction, with Delhi acquiring his services.

KL Rahul, the Delhi Capitals (DC) superstar, could be on his way to joining the three-time IPL champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) ahead of the next season. In a startling development surrounding the IPL 2026 trade window, Rahul, who joined DC from Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) last year for a whopping $1.6m (INR 14 crore), could be seen wearing KKR’s jersey in the 19th edition. After LSG roped him in the IPL 2022 mega auction, making him the captain for the next three years, they released him ahead of the last mega auction, with Delhi acquiring his services. Despite Rahul leading the run-scoring chart for Delhi the past season (539 runs in 13 innings), he could decide on his future sooner. Rahul's move to Delhi almost did wonders, serving multiple purposes. Perhaps upset over the infamous public meltdown from his former franchise team owner (Sanjiv Goenka) following losing an away clash against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in IPL 2024, Rahul was anyway seeking another home in the cash-rich league, which, with the DC transfer, happened. On the other hand, what worked for Delhi was that they had an Indian player as captain, a luxury for any franchise, making this a dream come true for all parties involved. Also read | Ravi Ashwin warns India of England’s ‘exceptional talent’ ahead of Oval Test, says ‘cricketing world will get to see…’ KKR, elsewhere, struggled massively after letting go of their title-winning captain Shreyas Iyer, just one season after their IPL 2024 triumph, later appointing Ajinkya Rahane as his replacement for the next season. Unsure of their potential captaincy options, KKR chose Rahane, whom they bought in the second round late on day two of the mega auction for INR 1.5 crore. This move, however, turned disastrous for the franchise, as Rahane failed to help them reach the playoffs, let alone help them defend their IPL title. The three-time winners stood eighth on the points table, with just five wins from 14 contested matches. Although rumours of KKR letting go of Rahane ahead of the next season made headlines shortly after their IPL 2025 campaign came to an end, reports of them wanting to have KL Rahul on board have begun doing the rounds. Should this deal materialise during the trade window, KKR will have a marquee Indian player as a captain and wicketkeeper, serving several purposes. Since KKR have two keepers, both internationals (Quinton de Kock and Rahmanullah Gurbaz), appointing an experienced Indian gloveman would do wonders. KL, however, didn’t keep wickets for Delhi this season but is used to such duties. Meanwhile, a Times of India (TOI) report suggests that KKR is working on a trade deal to sign Rahul ahead of the next season, luring him into making the franchise captain.

After LSG roped KL Rahul in the IPL 2022 mega auction, making him the captain for the next three years, they released him ahead of the last mega auction, with Delhi acquiring his services.

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Former ace Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has warned the touring Indian Team of this ‘exceptional’ English talent ahead of the fifth and final Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Test at the Kia Oval in London, starting Wednesday (Jul 31). While India will announce their playing XI at the toss, the hosts named theirs a day before, with their captain and star all-rounder Ben Stokes sitting out with a shoulder injury. England made several changes, as many as four, including bringing in three seamers and an all-rounder, which Ashwin feels will emerge as a superstar in this series-decider.&nbsp;Jacob Bethell has replaced his team captain Stokes in the XI for the Oval Test, with vice-captain Ollie Pope wearing the skipper’s hat for this game. The rookie left-handed all-rounder has already made a name for himself in world cricket with his star performances in brief outings; however, following his maiden IPL stint with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) this past season, his popularity among the vast Indian audience also grew.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-predicted-playing-xi-for-oval-test-no-bumrah-pant-karun-nair-to-return-kuldeep-uncertain-1753937165745">India’s Predicted Playing XI for Oval Test: No Bumrah, Pant, Karun Nair to return; Kuldeep uncertain</a> &nbsp;As Bethell gets his first game of the series, the English fans and Ashwin seemed excited to follow his rise on the international stage. &nbsp;“The cricketing world will get to see a new superstar in the 5th Test," Ashwin said during a chat on his YouTube channel. “I have no doubt he’ll become one – yes, I’m talking about Jacob Bethell. I truly believe he’s an exceptional talent.” &nbsp;Besides being more than a handy batter at any position, as he is a perfect fusion of aggression and defence, Bethell is a slow left-arm spinner, capable of breaking partnerships and picking wickets. &nbsp;“Brilliant with the bat and handy with his left-arm bowling,” Ashwin said of him.<h2>Injury woes across both camps &nbsp;</h2>Both camps have some injury worries to take care of. While England lost their captain Stokes for this game to a shoulder injury, India will be without their gloveman Rishabh Pant, who is out for nearly two months with a broken toe.&nbsp; &nbsp;For the visiting team, ace quick Jasprit Bumrah is also unlikely to feature in this Test due to niggle and not the workload management, for which he was supposed to sit out in two of the five Tests on this tour. Besides them, India could also make several changes to their XI for the series-decider, dropping all-rounder Shardul Thakur and seamer Anshul Kamboj, replacing them with batter Karun Nair and pacer Prasidh Krishna, respectively. Akash Deep will replace Bumrah, and Dhruv Jurel will come in place of Pant.&nbsp;

England made several changes, as many as four, including bringing in three seamers and an all-rounder, which Ashwin feels will emerge as a superstar in this series-decider.

Former ace Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has warned the touring Indian Team of this ‘exceptional’ English talent ahead of the fifth and final Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Test at the Kia Oval in London, starting Wednesday (Jul 31). While India will announce their playing XI at the toss, the hosts named theirs a day before, with their captain and star all-rounder Ben Stokes sitting out with a shoulder injury. England made several changes, as many as four, including bringing in three seamers and an all-rounder, which Ashwin feels will emerge as a superstar in this series-decider. Jacob Bethell has replaced his team captain Stokes in the XI for the Oval Test, with vice-captain Ollie Pope wearing the skipper’s hat for this game. The rookie left-handed all-rounder has already made a name for himself in world cricket with his star performances in brief outings; however, following his maiden IPL stint with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) this past season, his popularity among the vast Indian audience also grew. Also read | India’s Predicted Playing XI for Oval Test: No Bumrah, Pant, Karun Nair to return; Kuldeep uncertain As Bethell gets his first game of the series, the English fans and Ashwin seemed excited to follow his rise on the international stage. “The cricketing world will get to see a new superstar in the 5th Test," Ashwin said during a chat on his YouTube channel. “I have no doubt he’ll become one – yes, I’m talking about Jacob Bethell. I truly believe he’s an exceptional talent.” Besides being more than a handy batter at any position, as he is a perfect fusion of aggression and defence, Bethell is a slow left-arm spinner, capable of breaking partnerships and picking wickets. “Brilliant with the bat and handy with his left-arm bowling,” Ashwin said of him. Injury woes across both camps Both camps have some injury worries to take care of. While England lost their captain Stokes for this game to a shoulder injury, India will be without their gloveman Rishabh Pant, who is out for nearly two months with a broken toe. For the visiting team, ace quick Jasprit Bumrah is also unlikely to feature in this Test due to niggle and not the workload management, for which he was supposed to sit out in two of the five Tests on this tour. Besides them, India could also make several changes to their XI for the series-decider, dropping all-rounder Shardul Thakur and seamer Anshul Kamboj, replacing them with batter Karun Nair and pacer Prasidh Krishna, respectively. Akash Deep will replace Bumrah, and Dhruv Jurel will come in place of Pant.

England made several changes, as many as four, including bringing in three seamers and an all-rounder, which Ashwin feels will emerge as a superstar in this series-decider.

Ravi Ashwin warns India of England’s ‘exceptional talent’ ahead of Oval Test, says ‘cricketing world will get to see…’

India and England are ready for the fifth and final Test of this Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy starting Thursday (Jul 31) at the Kia Oval in London. The two teams have played some outstanding cricket over the past month, with the hosts leading (2-1) after four contested matches. Although a miraculous draw in Manchester helped Team India stay alive in this five-match series, it remains to be seen how they fare in the absence of two of their match-winners, Rishabh Pant and Jasprit Bumrah. The visiting camp would make several changes for the series-decider; let’s check out their predicted playing XI for the Oval Test.&nbsp;India could make as many as four changes for the final Test at the Oval. While barring two forced replacements for the injured duo of Pant (broken toe) and Bumrah (niggle), India could also sit out Shardul Thakur, the all-rounder and seamer Anshul Kamboj, who made his Test debut in Manchester. Kamboj had a mediocre run with the new ball in hand, picking just one wicket, and Thakur failed to replicate his past heroics with both and ball; the visiting camp plans to include two outright quicks in their places.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/oval-test-match-preview-how-would-india-fare-in-jasprit-bumrah-rishabh-pant-absence-is-england-better-off-without-ben-stokes-1753934195606">Oval Test, Match Preview: How would India fare in Pant, Bumrah’s absence? Is England better off without Stokes?</a> &nbsp;An Indian Express report has suggested that the leadership looks at including Akash Deep as Bumrah’s replacement, with Prasidh Krishna, and not Arshdeep Singh, likely to play in place of Kamboj. As for Thakur, Karun Nair would replace him on the greener Oval top, strengthening Team India's batting, with no signs of Kuldeep Yadav getting any game time on this UK tour. &nbsp;On the other hand, Dhruv Jurel, who kept wickets in the previous two matches (at Lord’s and Old Trafford) due to separate injuries to Pant across both games, will play at the Oval, finally getting a chance to bat, which wasn’t the case earlier. Moreover, the top four would remain the same, with Nair, Jurel and the two all-rounders (Jadeja and Washington Sundar) comprising the lower-middle-order. &nbsp;Team India’s Predicted Playing XI –&nbsp;&nbsp;Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (captain), Karun Nair, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj

Pant broke his toe while batting during the Manchester Test, while Bumrah will miss the final Test due to niggle and not workload management. 

India and England are ready for the fifth and final Test of this Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy starting Thursday (Jul 31) at the Kia Oval in London. The two teams have played some outstanding cricket over the past month, with the hosts leading (2-1) after four contested matches. Although a miraculous draw in Manchester helped Team India stay alive in this five-match series, it remains to be seen how they fare in the absence of two of their match-winners, Rishabh Pant and Jasprit Bumrah. The visiting camp would make several changes for the series-decider; let’s check out their predicted playing XI for the Oval Test. India could make as many as four changes for the final Test at the Oval. While barring two forced replacements for the injured duo of Pant (broken toe) and Bumrah (niggle), India could also sit out Shardul Thakur, the all-rounder and seamer Anshul Kamboj, who made his Test debut in Manchester. Kamboj had a mediocre run with the new ball in hand, picking just one wicket, and Thakur failed to replicate his past heroics with both and ball; the visiting camp plans to include two outright quicks in their places. Also read | Oval Test, Match Preview: How would India fare in Pant, Bumrah’s absence? Is England better off without Stokes? An Indian Express report has suggested that the leadership looks at including Akash Deep as Bumrah’s replacement, with Prasidh Krishna, and not Arshdeep Singh, likely to play in place of Kamboj. As for Thakur, Karun Nair would replace him on the greener Oval top, strengthening Team India's batting, with no signs of Kuldeep Yadav getting any game time on this UK tour. On the other hand, Dhruv Jurel, who kept wickets in the previous two matches (at Lord’s and Old Trafford) due to separate injuries to Pant across both games, will play at the Oval, finally getting a chance to bat, which wasn’t the case earlier. Moreover, the top four would remain the same, with Nair, Jurel and the two all-rounders (Jadeja and Washington Sundar) comprising the lower-middle-order. Team India’s Predicted Playing XI – Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (captain), Karun Nair, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj

Pant broke his toe while batting during the Manchester Test, while Bumrah will miss the final Test due to niggle and not workload management.&nbsp;

India’s Predicted Playing XI for Oval Test: No Bumrah, Pant, Karun Nair to return; Kuldeep uncertain

The fifth and final Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy between India and England is upon us, with the Kia Oval in London to stage the series-decider starting Thursday (Jul 31). The two teams have given their all in the four contested matches, with the hosts leading 2-1. Although <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-pope-to-lead-england-in-final-test-against-india-check-playing-xi-1753887841495">England will miss their captain and star all-rounder, Ben Stokes</a> (out with a shoulder injury), alongside three bowlers who played in Manchester, India will also be without their ace quick, Jasprit Bumrah, and gloveman, Rishabh Pant, for this crucial match, with several more changes expected. Here is the match preview of the fifth IND-ENG Test at the Oval.<h2>Match Preview</h2>The visiting Indian Team has been in the news lately over its coach Gautam Gambhir’s ugly confrontation with the Surrey curator just days ahead of the final Test. Although it continues to linger on, with Indian captain Shubman Gill also sharing his thoughts on the same in the pre-game presser on Wednesday (Jul 30), the five days of cricket that are to follow will hog all the limelight. &nbsp;Bumrah is most likely to miss the final Test (with niggle and not for his workload management), with India likely bringing in seamer Akash Deep in his place. That, however, might not be the only change. Several reports have suggested that India might bring back Karun Nair for all-rounder Shardul Thakur and Prasidh Krishna for Anshul Kamboj, with no signs of Arshdeep Singh making his Test debut. &nbsp;Kuldeep Yadav, who also didn’t get a game in the series, could remain on the bench for the series decider.&nbsp; &nbsp;Moreover, Rishabh Pant’s absence will hurt India the most, considering his ability to change the course of the game in a couple of overs.&nbsp; &nbsp;England, on the other hand, has already announced their playing XI for the Oval Test, with their captain, Ben Stokes, ruled out with a torn shoulder muscle. Not only that, but the hosts will also be without Jofra Archer, Brydon Carse and all-rounder Liam Dawson, with Josh Tongue, Gus Atkinson and Jamie Overton back in the playing XI.&nbsp; &nbsp;Unlike India, where Gill remains the captain, England will have vice-captain Ollie Pope wearing the captain’s hat for this match, with rookie all-rounder Jacob Bethell also returning to the side, replacing Stokes. &nbsp;Although both teams will miss their star players in this match, it remains to be seen if England could be better off without Stokes or not.&nbsp;<h3>Predicted/Playing XIs – &nbsp;</h3>Team India’s Predicted Playing XI – Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (captain), Karun Nair, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj&nbsp;England’s Playing XI – Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope (captain), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Smith (wk), Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Jamie Overton and Josh Tongue

Here is the match preview of the fifth and final Test of this Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy between India and England at the Oval. 

The fifth and final Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy between India and England is upon us, with the Kia Oval in London to stage the series-decider starting Thursday (Jul 31). The two teams have given their all in the four contested matches, with the hosts leading 2-1. Although England will miss their captain and star all-rounder, Ben Stokes (out with a shoulder injury), alongside three bowlers who played in Manchester, India will also be without their ace quick, Jasprit Bumrah, and gloveman, Rishabh Pant, for this crucial match, with several more changes expected. Here is the match preview of the fifth IND-ENG Test at the Oval. Match Preview The visiting Indian Team has been in the news lately over its coach Gautam Gambhir’s ugly confrontation with the Surrey curator just days ahead of the final Test. Although it continues to linger on, with Indian captain Shubman Gill also sharing his thoughts on the same in the pre-game presser on Wednesday (Jul 30), the five days of cricket that are to follow will hog all the limelight. Bumrah is most likely to miss the final Test (with niggle and not for his workload management), with India likely bringing in seamer Akash Deep in his place. That, however, might not be the only change. Several reports have suggested that India might bring back Karun Nair for all-rounder Shardul Thakur and Prasidh Krishna for Anshul Kamboj, with no signs of Arshdeep Singh making his Test debut. Kuldeep Yadav, who also didn’t get a game in the series, could remain on the bench for the series decider. Moreover, Rishabh Pant’s absence will hurt India the most, considering his ability to change the course of the game in a couple of overs. England, on the other hand, has already announced their playing XI for the Oval Test, with their captain, Ben Stokes, ruled out with a torn shoulder muscle. Not only that, but the hosts will also be without Jofra Archer, Brydon Carse and all-rounder Liam Dawson, with Josh Tongue, Gus Atkinson and Jamie Overton back in the playing XI. Unlike India, where Gill remains the captain, England will have vice-captain Ollie Pope wearing the captain’s hat for this match, with rookie all-rounder Jacob Bethell also returning to the side, replacing Stokes. Although both teams will miss their star players in this match, it remains to be seen if England could be better off without Stokes or not. Predicted/Playing XIs – Team India’s Predicted Playing XI – Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (captain), Karun Nair, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj England’s Playing XI – Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope (captain), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Smith (wk), Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Jamie Overton and Josh Tongue

Here is the match preview of the fifth and final Test of this Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy between India and England at the Oval.&nbsp;

Oval Test, Match Preview: How would India fare in Pant, Bumrah’s absence? Is England better off without Stokes?

England have named their playing XI ahead of the fifth and final Test of the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar trophy, which will be played at the Kia Oval in London. The final Test match will begin on Thursday (Jul 31). Notably, it is a huge setback for England as they will miss the services of their skipper Ben Stokes, who is ruled out due to a shoulder injury. The hosts will also miss Jofra Archer, Brydon Carse and Liam Dawson.&nbsp;Left-handed batting all-rounder Jacob Bethell will replace Stokes while Surrey bowlers Gus Atkinson and Jamie Overton come into the side, along with Nottinghamshire pacer Josh Tongue. England have not picked any specialist spinner with Bethell and Root to command the spin department. Ollie Pope will lead the England team. This shall be the fifth Test for Pope as a skipper, having lost and drawn one. Interestingly, the only defeat for England under Ollie came at the very same venue where India and England are set to lock horns for the fifth Test.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/the-highest-10th-wicket-partnership-in-tests-can-you-name-the-legendary-duo-1753880784465">What is the highest 10th wicket partnership in Test. Hint - it came in India vs England match</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, several media reports suggest that India would be missing their ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah due to ‘workload management’. Debutant of Manchester Test, Anshul Kamboj, might not feature with Akashdeep Singh returning to the squad. There are high chances that Arshdeep Singh, will get his maiden Test cap at the Kia Oval.&nbsp;The Oval wicket is traditionally known to support the spinners as the game progresses. The Indian team will be scratching their heads over whom to play at no.8, left-arm chinaman Kuldeep Yadav or Shardul Thakur, who gives the Indian team batting depth.&nbsp;The Indian team will be in a state of dilemma as Shardul Thakur had amassed 117 runs ( two fifties), the last time India had played England at the Kia Oval. Addressing this issue, former India coach Sanjay Bangar said, ''That would sort a lot of the issues as far as bowling is concerned because (Mohammed) Siraj is anyway going to play. Maybe Anshul may miss out, and&nbsp;Akash Deep&nbsp;might just come back in. So one spot remains. Whether&nbsp;Shardul Thakur&nbsp;plays or there is a place for Kuldeep Yadav, I would be tempted to go with Kuldeep Yadav."

Left-handed batting all-rounder Jacob Bethell will replace Stokes while Surrey bowlers Gus Atkinson and Jamie Overton come into the side, along with Nottinghamshire pacer Josh Tongue. 

England have named their playing XI ahead of the fifth and final Test of the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar trophy, which will be played at the Kia Oval in London. The final Test match will begin on Thursday (Jul 31). Notably, it is a huge setback for England as they will miss the services of their skipper Ben Stokes, who is ruled out due to a shoulder injury. The hosts will also miss Jofra Archer, Brydon Carse and Liam Dawson. Left-handed batting all-rounder Jacob Bethell will replace Stokes while Surrey bowlers Gus Atkinson and Jamie Overton come into the side, along with Nottinghamshire pacer Josh Tongue. England have not picked any specialist spinner with Bethell and Root to command the spin department. Ollie Pope will lead the England team. This shall be the fifth Test for Pope as a skipper, having lost and drawn one. Interestingly, the only defeat for England under Ollie came at the very same venue where India and England are set to lock horns for the fifth Test. Also read | What is the highest 10th wicket partnership in Test. Hint - it came in India vs England match Meanwhile, several media reports suggest that India would be missing their ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah due to ‘workload management’. Debutant of Manchester Test, Anshul Kamboj, might not feature with Akashdeep Singh returning to the squad. There are high chances that Arshdeep Singh, will get his maiden Test cap at the Kia Oval. The Oval wicket is traditionally known to support the spinners as the game progresses. The Indian team will be scratching their heads over whom to play at no.8, left-arm chinaman Kuldeep Yadav or Shardul Thakur, who gives the Indian team batting depth. The Indian team will be in a state of dilemma as Shardul Thakur had amassed 117 runs ( two fifties), the last time India had played England at the Kia Oval. Addressing this issue, former India coach Sanjay Bangar said, ''That would sort a lot of the issues as far as bowling is concerned because (Mohammed) Siraj is anyway going to play. Maybe Anshul may miss out, and Akash Deep might just come back in. So one spot remains. Whether Shardul Thakur plays or there is a place for Kuldeep Yadav, I would be tempted to go with Kuldeep Yadav."

Left-handed batting all-rounder Jacob Bethell will replace Stokes while Surrey bowlers Gus Atkinson and Jamie Overton come into the side, along with Nottinghamshire pacer Josh Tongue.&nbsp;

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