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Indian politician and leader of All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), Asaduddin Owaisi, has slammed the Asia Cricket Council (ACC) and called for a boycott of the India vs Pakistan clash in the upcoming Asia Cup 2025. Speaking on Monday (July 28) in the Lok Sabha (lower house of the Indian Parliament), Owaisi slammed the authorities and insisted that his conscience does not allow him to watch the Asia Cup match.&nbsp;&nbsp;India and Pakistan are drawn in the same group in the upcoming Asia Cup and will meet on September 14, which will be the first meeting between the nations after the recent Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor. Since the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, the diplomatic ties between India and Pakistan are at an all-time low, with both keeping their airspace closed.<h2>Owaisi calls for boycott of India vs Pakistan clash</h2>"When Pakistan's aircraft cannot come into our airspace, their boat cannot come into our water, trade has ended, how will you play a cricket match with Pakistan? When we are not giving water, we are stopping 80 per cent of Pakistan's water, saying that blood and water will not flow, you will play a cricket match," said the 56-year-old MP.&nbsp;"My conscience does not allow me to watch that match," asserted the Hyderabad MP, who has also been part of the government's outreach initiative following Operation Sindoor. Speaking on the floor of Lok Sabha, he asked if "the government has the courage to call those 25 dead people and say that we took revenge in Operation Sindoor and now you watch the Pakistan match."&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ravi-ashwin-slams-england-double-standards-over-handshake-saga-in-manchester-test-1753709560665">Ravi Ashwin slams England’s ‘double standards’ over ‘handshake saga’ in Manchester Test</a>&nbsp;The Asia Cup 2025 will begin on September 9, with India and Pakistan to meet on the first Sunday of the tournament. However, the clash has attracted huge criticism from Indian fans and former players, including Harbhajan Singh, Yusuf Pathan and others. The players, after public backlash, refused to take the field against Pakistan in the World Championship of Legends (WCL) clash in Edgbaston.&nbsp;It will now be interesting to see whether the Indian government interferes in the sporting matter to prevent India from facing Pakistan, or if the contest will go ahead as scheduled.

India and Pakistan are drawn in the same group in the upcoming Asia Cup and will meet on September 14, which will be the first meeting between the nations after the recent Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor.

Indian politician and leader of All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), Asaduddin Owaisi, has slammed the Asia Cricket Council (ACC) and called for a boycott of the India vs Pakistan clash in the upcoming Asia Cup 2025. Speaking on Monday (July 28) in the Lok Sabha (lower house of the Indian Parliament), Owaisi slammed the authorities and insisted that his conscience does not allow him to watch the Asia Cup match. India and Pakistan are drawn in the same group in the upcoming Asia Cup and will meet on September 14, which will be the first meeting between the nations after the recent Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor. Since the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, the diplomatic ties between India and Pakistan are at an all-time low, with both keeping their airspace closed. Owaisi calls for boycott of India vs Pakistan clash "When Pakistan's aircraft cannot come into our airspace, their boat cannot come into our water, trade has ended, how will you play a cricket match with Pakistan? When we are not giving water, we are stopping 80 per cent of Pakistan's water, saying that blood and water will not flow, you will play a cricket match," said the 56-year-old MP. "My conscience does not allow me to watch that match," asserted the Hyderabad MP, who has also been part of the government's outreach initiative following Operation Sindoor. Speaking on the floor of Lok Sabha, he asked if "the government has the courage to call those 25 dead people and say that we took revenge in Operation Sindoor and now you watch the Pakistan match." ALSO READ | Ravi Ashwin slams England’s ‘double standards’ over ‘handshake saga’ in Manchester Test The Asia Cup 2025 will begin on September 9, with India and Pakistan to meet on the first Sunday of the tournament. However, the clash has attracted huge criticism from Indian fans and former players, including Harbhajan Singh, Yusuf Pathan and others. The players, after public backlash, refused to take the field against Pakistan in the World Championship of Legends (WCL) clash in Edgbaston. It will now be interesting to see whether the Indian government interferes in the sporting matter to prevent India from facing Pakistan, or if the contest will go ahead as scheduled.

India and Pakistan are drawn in the same group in the upcoming Asia Cup and will meet on September 14, which will be the first meeting between the nations after the recent Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor.

'My conscience does not allow me to watch': Owaisi calls for boycott of India vs Pakistan Asia Cup match

Australia completed a stunning 5-0 whitewash over the West Indies after they beat the hosts by three wickets in the final T20I on Monday (July 28). The win saw Australia complete a unique whitewash in both Test and T20I format, having already beaten West Indies 3-0 in the red-ball format. Ben Dwarshuis was the star of the match, having scalped three wickets for 41 runs, while Cameron Green’s match-winning knocks during the series saw him earn the Player of the Series accolade.&nbsp;<h2>Australia complete whitewash</h2>Chasing 171 runs to win, Australia were off to a poor start as Glenn Maxwell was dismissed for a golden duck on the first ball of the second over. Soon, Josh Inglis (10) and Mitchell Marsh (14) followed as the visitors were in a precarious situation at 25/3. Tim David, match-winner in the third T20I, was then dismissed for 30 with the team still needing more than 100 runs to win the match.&nbsp;&nbsp;However, another resolute knock from Cameron Green (32 off 18) and Mitchell Owen (37 off 17) helped the Aussies close on to a win. Aaron Hardie (unbeaten 28) then played a vital role to officially seal the match and a 5-0 whitewash for Australia as they chased the total with three overs to spare.&nbsp;&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ravi-ashwin-slams-england-double-standards-over-handshake-saga-in-manchester-test-1753709560665">Ravi Ashwin slams England’s ‘double standards’ over ‘handshake saga’ in Manchester Test</a><h2>Dwarshuis shines with ball</h2>Earlier, the West Indies were bowled out for 170 in 19.4 overs after they got off to a poor start in their innings. Brandon King (11), Shai Hope (9) and Keacy Carty (1) fell early before Sherfane Rutherford (35) and Shimron Hetmyer (52) helped them reach the total. However, it was Dwarshuis who came into the spotlight, having scalped important wickets from King, Hope and Hetmyer.&nbsp;&nbsp;Earlier, Australia won the Test series 3-0 and sit top of the table in the World Test Championship (WTC).

The three-wicket win saw Australia complete a unique whitewash in both Test and T20I format, having already beaten West Indies 3-0 in the red-ball format. 

Australia completed a stunning 5-0 whitewash over the West Indies after they beat the hosts by three wickets in the final T20I on Monday (July 28). The win saw Australia complete a unique whitewash in both Test and T20I format, having already beaten West Indies 3-0 in the red-ball format. Ben Dwarshuis was the star of the match, having scalped three wickets for 41 runs, while Cameron Green’s match-winning knocks during the series saw him earn the Player of the Series accolade. Australia complete whitewash Chasing 171 runs to win, Australia were off to a poor start as Glenn Maxwell was dismissed for a golden duck on the first ball of the second over. Soon, Josh Inglis (10) and Mitchell Marsh (14) followed as the visitors were in a precarious situation at 25/3. Tim David, match-winner in the third T20I, was then dismissed for 30 with the team still needing more than 100 runs to win the match. However, another resolute knock from Cameron Green (32 off 18) and Mitchell Owen (37 off 17) helped the Aussies close on to a win. Aaron Hardie (unbeaten 28) then played a vital role to officially seal the match and a 5-0 whitewash for Australia as they chased the total with three overs to spare. ALSO READ | Ravi Ashwin slams England’s ‘double standards’ over ‘handshake saga’ in Manchester Test Dwarshuis shines with ball Earlier, the West Indies were bowled out for 170 in 19.4 overs after they got off to a poor start in their innings. Brandon King (11), Shai Hope (9) and Keacy Carty (1) fell early before Sherfane Rutherford (35) and Shimron Hetmyer (52) helped them reach the total. However, it was Dwarshuis who came into the spotlight, having scalped important wickets from King, Hope and Hetmyer. Earlier, Australia won the Test series 3-0 and sit top of the table in the World Test Championship (WTC).

The three-wicket win saw Australia complete a unique whitewash in both Test and T20I format, having already beaten West Indies 3-0 in the red-ball format.&nbsp;

WI vs AUS: Australia complete whitewash over West Indies as Ben Dwarshuis shines in final T20I

Cricket great and former England captain Geoffrey Boycott has come down hard on his country’s Test skipper Ben Stokes for his latest on-field antics that made headlines worldwide. Fondly remembered for calling out current Indian head coach and ex-Test opener, Gautam Gambhir, 'rubbish' for his almost brain-fade moment during a Test in the UK in 2014, Boycott didn’t spare Stokes for embarrassing his team and himself in the just-concluded Manchester Test against India. In his article for The Telegraph, Boycott shrugged off Stokes’ idea of trying to end the game when the two Indian batters at the crease (late on day five) were closing in on their respective Test hundreds.&nbsp;Though Stokes explained (in the post-match presser) why he opted to shake hands with Ravindra Jadeja about 15 overs before the day was about to end anyway, Boycott said no way he would have let anyone drag him off on 89 (Jadeja’s score at the time of this episode unfolded) after having worked extensively hard to safeguard his team’s chances in a Test match.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/gautam-gambhir-receives-game-changing-tip-from-sourav-ganguly-ahead-of-crucial-fifth-test-ind-vs-eng-2025-1753716466868">India head coach Gambhir receives ‘game-changing’ tip from Sourav Ganguly ahead of crucial fifth Test</a> &nbsp;"There is no way I would have let anyone drag me off on 89 after I had worked hard all day to save the game for my team," Geoffrey Boycott wrote in his column for The Telegraph. "Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar deserved their hundreds. They left the ball well, played with the full face of the bat and defended their wickets at all costs. Well done.&nbsp;"I’m not sure what it is with modern players. You hear a lot of them mouthing off. It never really happened when I was playing. It will carry on at the Oval, and India will go there thinking they got a win at Old Trafford.&nbsp; &nbsp;"You learn more from failure than you do from success. And we failed to bowl India out. The draw highlighted the deficiencies in our bowling. If you think about it, when your best bowler in both innings is the England captain, who is a batsman-bowler, something is not right," Boycott continued.<h3>What happened out there? &nbsp;</h3>At a time when India and England were marching towards a dead draw in the fourth Test at Old Trafford, Stokes, as part of this game’s tradition, approached Jadeja and Sundar (80*) in an attempt to all agreeing to wrap up this game, only for him to face rejection from Jadeja, who made it clear that the pair wishes to bat further, to complete their respective hundreds. &nbsp;That, for some reason, irked Stokes and his teammate, who then crowded Jadeja and began exchanging remarks. The umpires had to intervene, and everyone returned to usual proceedings sooner.&nbsp; &nbsp;Shortly after the pair completed their respective hundreds, they shook hands with Stokes, agreeing to end the game.&nbsp;

In his article for The Telegraph, Boycott shrugged off Stokes’ idea of trying to end the game when the two Indian batters at the crease (late on day five) were closing in on their respective Test hundreds.

Cricket great and former England captain Geoffrey Boycott has come down hard on his country’s Test skipper Ben Stokes for his latest on-field antics that made headlines worldwide. Fondly remembered for calling out current Indian head coach and ex-Test opener, Gautam Gambhir, 'rubbish' for his almost brain-fade moment during a Test in the UK in 2014, Boycott didn’t spare Stokes for embarrassing his team and himself in the just-concluded Manchester Test against India. In his article for The Telegraph, Boycott shrugged off Stokes’ idea of trying to end the game when the two Indian batters at the crease (late on day five) were closing in on their respective Test hundreds. Though Stokes explained (in the post-match presser) why he opted to shake hands with Ravindra Jadeja about 15 overs before the day was about to end anyway, Boycott said no way he would have let anyone drag him off on 89 (Jadeja’s score at the time of this episode unfolded) after having worked extensively hard to safeguard his team’s chances in a Test match. Also read | India head coach Gambhir receives ‘game-changing’ tip from Sourav Ganguly ahead of crucial fifth Test "There is no way I would have let anyone drag me off on 89 after I had worked hard all day to save the game for my team," Geoffrey Boycott wrote in his column for The Telegraph. "Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar deserved their hundreds. They left the ball well, played with the full face of the bat and defended their wickets at all costs. Well done. "I’m not sure what it is with modern players. You hear a lot of them mouthing off. It never really happened when I was playing. It will carry on at the Oval, and India will go there thinking they got a win at Old Trafford. "You learn more from failure than you do from success. And we failed to bowl India out. The draw highlighted the deficiencies in our bowling. If you think about it, when your best bowler in both innings is the England captain, who is a batsman-bowler, something is not right," Boycott continued. What happened out there? At a time when India and England were marching towards a dead draw in the fourth Test at Old Trafford, Stokes, as part of this game’s tradition, approached Jadeja and Sundar (80*) in an attempt to all agreeing to wrap up this game, only for him to face rejection from Jadeja, who made it clear that the pair wishes to bat further, to complete their respective hundreds. That, for some reason, irked Stokes and his teammate, who then crowded Jadeja and began exchanging remarks. The umpires had to intervene, and everyone returned to usual proceedings sooner. Shortly after the pair completed their respective hundreds, they shook hands with Stokes, agreeing to end the game.

In his article for The Telegraph, Boycott shrugged off Stokes’ idea of trying to end the game when the two Indian batters at the crease (late on day five) were closing in on their respective Test hundreds.

Boycott, who once called Gambhir ‘rubbish’, slams England captain Stokes over ‘handshake’ saga

The Men's Asia Cup is a premier cricket tournament that started in 1984. It features some of the best teams from the Asian continent, including India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan. This tournament is played in two formats - One Day Internationals (ODIs) and T20. India is the most successful team in this tournament, winning the title eight times (1984, 1988, 1990/91, 1995, 2010, 2016, 2018 and 2023). Sri Lanka follows closely with six wins (1986, 1997, 2004, 2008, 2014 and 2022).&nbsp;&nbsp;Over the years, many legendary players, including Sachin Tendulkar and Sanath Jayasuriya, have featured in this tournament. Among them, the left-handed batters have also made a big impact. But who is the highest run-scorer among them in the Asia Cup ODIs? Let’s check out the top five left-handed batters with the most runs in this tournament.<h2>Left-handed batters with the most runs in the Asia Cup (ODI)</h2><ul><li>Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka)</li></ul>Former Sri Lankan batter, Sanath Jayasuriya, tops the list of lefty batters with the most runs in the Asia Cup (ODI). He played 25 matches and scored 1220 runs at an average of 53.04. His record tally also includes six centuries and three half-centuries.&nbsp;<ul><li>Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka)</li></ul>Kumar Sangakkara, known for his stylish batting, comes second on this list. The former Sri Lankan keeper-batter played 24 Asia Cup matches and scored 1075 runs at an average of 48.86. His tally also includes four centuries and eight half-centuries.&nbsp;<ul><li>Arjuna Ranatunga (Sri Lanka)</li></ul>Sri Lankan veteran, Arjuna Ranatunga, also features on this elite list. He played 19 matches and scored 741 runs at an average of 57.00, hitting one century and six half-centuries.&nbsp;Also Read - Asia Cup 2025: Full list of title winners from 1984 to 2025, check how many times India, Pakistan have won&nbsp;<ul><li>Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh)</li></ul>Former Bangladeshi captain and all-rounder, Shakib Al Hasan, comes fourth on this list. Hasan played 18 matches and scored 575 runs at an average of 35.93. His tally includes five half-centuries.&nbsp;<ul><li>Gautam Gambhir (India)</li></ul>The current Indian head coach and former opener, Gautam Gambhir, features next on this list. In 13 matches, he scored 573 runs at an average of 44.07. His tally also includes one century and five half-centuries.

From Kumar Sangakkara to Gautam Gambhir, here's a look at the top five left-handed batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs).

The Men's Asia Cup is a premier cricket tournament that started in 1984. It features some of the best teams from the Asian continent, including India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan. This tournament is played in two formats - One Day Internationals (ODIs) and T20. India is the most successful team in this tournament, winning the title eight times (1984, 1988, 1990/91, 1995, 2010, 2016, 2018 and 2023). Sri Lanka follows closely with six wins (1986, 1997, 2004, 2008, 2014 and 2022). Over the years, many legendary players, including Sachin Tendulkar and Sanath Jayasuriya, have featured in this tournament. Among them, the left-handed batters have also made a big impact. But who is the highest run-scorer among them in the Asia Cup ODIs? Let’s check out the top five left-handed batters with the most runs in this tournament. Left-handed batters with the most runs in the Asia Cup (ODI) Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka) Former Sri Lankan batter, Sanath Jayasuriya, tops the list of lefty batters with the most runs in the Asia Cup (ODI). He played 25 matches and scored 1220 runs at an average of 53.04. His record tally also includes six centuries and three half-centuries. Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka) Kumar Sangakkara, known for his stylish batting, comes second on this list. The former Sri Lankan keeper-batter played 24 Asia Cup matches and scored 1075 runs at an average of 48.86. His tally also includes four centuries and eight half-centuries. Arjuna Ranatunga (Sri Lanka) Sri Lankan veteran, Arjuna Ranatunga, also features on this elite list. He played 19 matches and scored 741 runs at an average of 57.00, hitting one century and six half-centuries. Also Read - Asia Cup 2025: Full list of title winners from 1984 to 2025, check how many times India, Pakistan have won Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh) Former Bangladeshi captain and all-rounder, Shakib Al Hasan, comes fourth on this list. Hasan played 18 matches and scored 575 runs at an average of 35.93. His tally includes five half-centuries. Gautam Gambhir (India) The current Indian head coach and former opener, Gautam Gambhir, features next on this list. In 13 matches, he scored 573 runs at an average of 44.07. His tally also includes one century and five half-centuries.

From Kumar Sangakkara to Gautam Gambhir, here's a look at the top five left-handed batters with the most runs in the Asia Cup (ODIs).

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Sunil Gavaskar, also fondly known as the "Little Master", was one of the greatest batsmen in cricket history, and he was also a key figure in world cricket during the 1970s and 80s. He played in an era when pitches were tough for batters to bat with his strong technique, courage and hunger for runs made him a nightmare for the bowlers. He was known especially for his solid defence and fearless approach against the pacers.&nbsp;&nbsp;Gavaskar made his Test cricket debut in 1971 against the West Indies. Famous for playing without a helmet, he scored 10,122 runs in 125 Test matches in his Test cricket career. Gavaskar was also part of the Indian team that won the 1983 World Cup.&nbsp;From scoring a record 774 runs in his debut series to standing strong against teams like Pakistan and the Australians, Gavaskar’s career is filled with historic moments and records. Let's glance at some of his famous records.<h2>7 unbreakable records of former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar</h2><ul><li>First to score 10,000 Test runs</li></ul>In 1987, Sunil Gavaskar became the first cricketer to reach 10,000 runs in Test cricket, setting a high bar for consistency and skills.&nbsp;<ul><li>Most Test centuries for 18 years</li></ul>Gavaskar held the world record for most Test centuries (34) for more than 18 years until Sachin Tendulkar broke it in 2005 against Sri Lanka.&nbsp;<ul><li>13 Test centuries against the West Indies</li></ul>Gavaskar scored 13 centuries against the West Indies, one of the toughest bowling sides in the world during his era.&nbsp;<ul><li>774 runs in debut series</li></ul>Gavaskar scored 774 runs in his very first Test series against the West Indies in 1971, a record that still stands.&nbsp;Also Check - Sunil Gavaskar net worth, important assets, investments and brand deals: Check how rich the king of Test cricket is&nbsp;<ul><li>India’s first fielder (non-wicket-keeper) with 100+ catches</li></ul>Besides batting, he was also a sharp fielder in the slips, grabbing 108 catches in Tests. He was the first Indian fielder (non-wicketkeeper) to cross 100 catches.&nbsp;<ul><li>1000+ Test runs in a calendar year - Four times</li></ul>He is the only batsman to have scored over 1000 Test runs in a calendar year on four separate occasions.&nbsp;Sunil Gavaskar’s legacy continues to inspire new generations of cricketers and fans around the world.

Sunil Gavaskar played 125 Test matches during his era and scored 10,122 runs at an average of  51.1. His record tally also includes 34 centuries and 45 half-centuries.

Sunil Gavaskar, also fondly known as the "Little Master", was one of the greatest batsmen in cricket history, and he was also a key figure in world cricket during the 1970s and 80s. He played in an era when pitches were tough for batters to bat with his strong technique, courage and hunger for runs made him a nightmare for the bowlers. He was known especially for his solid defence and fearless approach against the pacers. Gavaskar made his Test cricket debut in 1971 against the West Indies. Famous for playing without a helmet, he scored 10,122 runs in 125 Test matches in his Test cricket career. Gavaskar was also part of the Indian team that won the 1983 World Cup. From scoring a record 774 runs in his debut series to standing strong against teams like Pakistan and the Australians, Gavaskar’s career is filled with historic moments and records. Let's glance at some of his famous records. 7 unbreakable records of former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar First to score 10,000 Test runs In 1987, Sunil Gavaskar became the first cricketer to reach 10,000 runs in Test cricket, setting a high bar for consistency and skills. Most Test centuries for 18 years Gavaskar held the world record for most Test centuries (34) for more than 18 years until Sachin Tendulkar broke it in 2005 against Sri Lanka. 13 Test centuries against the West Indies Gavaskar scored 13 centuries against the West Indies, one of the toughest bowling sides in the world during his era. 774 runs in debut series Gavaskar scored 774 runs in his very first Test series against the West Indies in 1971, a record that still stands. Also Check - Sunil Gavaskar net worth, important assets, investments and brand deals: Check how rich the king of Test cricket is India’s first fielder (non-wicket-keeper) with 100+ catches Besides batting, he was also a sharp fielder in the slips, grabbing 108 catches in Tests. He was the first Indian fielder (non-wicketkeeper) to cross 100 catches. 1000+ Test runs in a calendar year - Four times He is the only batsman to have scored over 1000 Test runs in a calendar year on four separate occasions. Sunil Gavaskar’s legacy continues to inspire new generations of cricketers and fans around the world.

Sunil Gavaskar played 125 Test matches and scored 10,122 runs at an average of 51.1. His record tally included 34 centuries and 45 half-centuries.

7 unbreakable records of former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar, check list

Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir has received one ‘game-changing’ advice from his former captain and cricket great Sourav Ganguly ahead of the final Test against England in this Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. Gautam, who was criticised for injecting a defensive approach in this new-look Test side, with results slipping away from India across four contested Tests, has been asked to include one bowler he hasn’t played in this series thus far, at the Oval. Ganguly, however, has also urged him to pick the right bowling combination and chase victory in London to level the five-match series.&nbsp;Shortly after India played out a statement draw at Old Trafford in Manchester, the head coach confirmed that there are no injury concerns among bowlers, and all are fit and available for selection for the fifth and final Test. Barring Mohammed Siraj, who has bowled most overs among the Indian quicks on this tour, all were under an injury cloud ahead of the start of the fourth Test.&nbsp;Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-be-open-to-tough-questions-says-ex-india-batter-to-head-coach-gambhir-after-manchester-draw-1753712709848">'Be open to tough questions," says ex-India batter to head coach Gambhir after Manchester draw</a> &nbsp;While Jasprit Bumrah has completed his ‘assumed quota’ of matches he was supposed to play in the UK, Akash Deep and Arshdeep are also said to have recovered from their respective injuries. Anshul Kamboj and Shardul Thakur could make way for experienced quicks in the final game, but Ganguly’s suggestion related to none of these. &nbsp;"I advise Gambhir to play Kuldeep Yadav in the fifth Test and pick the right bowling attack. If we continue to bat like this, we can win at The Oval," Ganguly said in a chat with IANS.&nbsp; &nbsp;Ganguly, however, lauded Team India's efforts on the fifth day in Manchester, when three batters completed their respective hundreds, including the spin-bowling all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar. Ganguly praised the batters for piling up runs in the UK this time, while also lamenting India's narrow defeat (by 22 runs) in the third Test at Lord's.&nbsp; &nbsp;"This is a young team, we have to give some time to them as the team is rebuilding. The way they batted in the fourth innings yesterday, where they scored more than 400, India will feel bad that they lost the Lord's Test. They batted really well on the fifth day in Manchester; the 190 should have been achieved at the Lord's. &nbsp;"After a long time, many Indian batters have scored so many runs in an overseas Test series,” he continued. &nbsp;Meanwhile, after a draw at Old Trafford, the hosts (England) lead India 2-1, with one game remaining. Should India win the next match, they will level the series (2-2), but if England wins or both teams play out a draw, the hosts will win the series.&nbsp;

Shortly after India played out a statement draw at Old Trafford in Manchester, the head coach confirmed that there are no injury concerns among bowlers, and all are fit and available for selection for the fifth and final Test.

Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir has received one ‘game-changing’ advice from his former captain and cricket great Sourav Ganguly ahead of the final Test against England in this Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. Gautam, who was criticised for injecting a defensive approach in this new-look Test side, with results slipping away from India across four contested Tests, has been asked to include one bowler he hasn’t played in this series thus far, at the Oval. Ganguly, however, has also urged him to pick the right bowling combination and chase victory in London to level the five-match series. Shortly after India played out a statement draw at Old Trafford in Manchester, the head coach confirmed that there are no injury concerns among bowlers, and all are fit and available for selection for the fifth and final Test. Barring Mohammed Siraj, who has bowled most overs among the Indian quicks on this tour, all were under an injury cloud ahead of the start of the fourth Test. Also Read | 'Be open to tough questions," says ex-India batter to head coach Gambhir after Manchester draw While Jasprit Bumrah has completed his ‘assumed quota’ of matches he was supposed to play in the UK, Akash Deep and Arshdeep are also said to have recovered from their respective injuries. Anshul Kamboj and Shardul Thakur could make way for experienced quicks in the final game, but Ganguly’s suggestion related to none of these. "I advise Gambhir to play Kuldeep Yadav in the fifth Test and pick the right bowling attack. If we continue to bat like this, we can win at The Oval," Ganguly said in a chat with IANS. Ganguly, however, lauded Team India's efforts on the fifth day in Manchester, when three batters completed their respective hundreds, including the spin-bowling all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar. Ganguly praised the batters for piling up runs in the UK this time, while also lamenting India's narrow defeat (by 22 runs) in the third Test at Lord's. "This is a young team, we have to give some time to them as the team is rebuilding. The way they batted in the fourth innings yesterday, where they scored more than 400, India will feel bad that they lost the Lord's Test. They batted really well on the fifth day in Manchester; the 190 should have been achieved at the Lord's. "After a long time, many Indian batters have scored so many runs in an overseas Test series,” he continued. Meanwhile, after a draw at Old Trafford, the hosts (England) lead India 2-1, with one game remaining. Should India win the next match, they will level the series (2-2), but if England wins or both teams play out a draw, the hosts will win the series.

Shortly after India played out a statement draw at Old Trafford in Manchester, the head coach confirmed that there are no injury concerns among bowlers, and all are fit and available for selection for the fifth and final Test.

India head coach Gambhir receives ‘game-changing’ tip from Sourav Ganguly ahead of crucial fifth Test

Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar thinks that India head coach Gautam Gambhir needs to be open to 'tough questions'. The comments came on the back of Gambhir's answers at the press conference after India drew Manchester Test against England. Manjrekar also believes that Gambhir made some wrong tactical decision and selections calls in Manchester Test and the draw, for which India batted 143 over in their second innings, is because of the players. Gambhir was particularly fiery at the press conference when asked about Gill's skills.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fan-asked-to-cover-pakistan-shirt-at-india-vs-england-manchester-test-1753708163974">Fan asked to cover Pakistan shirt at India vs England Manchester Test</a>&nbsp;"There was never any doubt about Shubman Gill's talent. If someone had doubts, they probably don't understand cricket. Some players take time to settle in international cricket," Gambhir had said."I feel India has done well despite some of his (Gambhir) tactical decisions. Let's not forget: India lost 3-0 at home (to) New Zealand, lost comfortably to Australia (away). The fight we've seen in this team? That's down to the players. Because tactically, Gambhir hasn't always made things easier— especially with some of his selections," Manjrekar said about Gambhir's press conference as reported by news agency PTI."You can tell there are certain questions that get under his skin— especially when people question Gill as a young captain and batter. And honestly, those are valid doubts. Even people who deeply understand cricket wonder whether this was the right time to hand him that opportunity. I just hope we can all understand this better," Manjrekar said."It's not about 'you guys think’ and 'we think'— we're all part of the same industry and the same country. I'd just like to see him take a chill pill, relax a bit, and be open to tough questions. Whether that will happen, I'm not sure," the cricketer turned analyst added.With only one Test left in the five-match series trailing 1-2, India have a chance at drawing the series in the final Test at the Oval which begins July 31.

Manjrekar also believes that Gambhir made some wrong tactical decision and selections calls in Manchester Test. With only one Test left in the five-match series trailing 1-2, India have a chance at drawing the series in the final Test at the Oval which begins July 31.

Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar thinks that India head coach Gautam Gambhir needs to be open to 'tough questions'. The comments came on the back of Gambhir's answers at the press conference after India drew Manchester Test against England. Manjrekar also believes that Gambhir made some wrong tactical decision and selections calls in Manchester Test and the draw, for which India batted 143 over in their second innings, is because of the players. Gambhir was particularly fiery at the press conference when asked about Gill's skills. Also Read - Fan asked to cover Pakistan shirt at India vs England Manchester Test "There was never any doubt about Shubman Gill's talent. If someone had doubts, they probably don't understand cricket. Some players take time to settle in international cricket," Gambhir had said. "I feel India has done well despite some of his (Gambhir) tactical decisions. Let's not forget: India lost 3-0 at home (to) New Zealand, lost comfortably to Australia (away). The fight we've seen in this team? That's down to the players. Because tactically, Gambhir hasn't always made things easier— especially with some of his selections," Manjrekar said about Gambhir's press conference as reported by news agency PTI. "You can tell there are certain questions that get under his skin— especially when people question Gill as a young captain and batter. And honestly, those are valid doubts. Even people who deeply understand cricket wonder whether this was the right time to hand him that opportunity. I just hope we can all understand this better," Manjrekar said. "It's not about 'you guys think’ and 'we think'— we're all part of the same industry and the same country. I'd just like to see him take a chill pill, relax a bit, and be open to tough questions. Whether that will happen, I'm not sure," the cricketer turned analyst added. With only one Test left in the five-match series trailing 1-2, India have a chance at drawing the series in the final Test at the Oval which begins July 31.

Manjrekar also believes that Gambhir made some wrong tactical decision and selections calls in Manchester Test. With only one Test left in the five-match series trailing 1-2, India have a chance at drawing the series in the final Test at the Oval which begins July 31.

'Be open to tough questions," says ex-India batter to head coach Gambhir after Manchester draw

Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has slammed the England Cricket Team’s double standards following the handshake saga that made headlines late on day five of the just-concluded Manchester Test. After Ben Stokes offered to prematurely end the game at Old Trafford by approaching Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar for a handshake, only for them to deny and later complete their respective hundreds, irking tired Stokes and England, Ashwin called out the English captain for his strange tactics. While Stokes explained in the post-match presser as to why he did that, Ashwin tore into him for feeling distressed over something that’s not under the game’s laws.&nbsp;Jadeja was batting on 89 and Sundar on 80 when Stokes subtly approached Jadeja to end the game, which was going nowhere (outcome-wise) and eventually ended in a draw. After Jadeja refused to do it, Stokes and he got involved in an exchange of words, with several English players also jumping onto the scene, forcing the Indian all-rounder to agree to play out a draw. Although the ace Indian star did so later on, not before he completed his second Test hundred in the UK and let Washington complete his maiden, with India scoring 425 for four in their second innings.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rishabh-pant-shares-heartfelt-post-after-being-ruled-out-of-england-test-updates-fans-on-what-is-next-for-him-ind-vs-eng-manchester-1753706942916">Rishabh Pant shares heartfelt post after being ruled out of England Test, updates fans on what's next for him</a> &nbsp;"Have you heard the term double standards? They played your bowlers all day, batted you out and suddenly, when they're nearing hundreds, you want to walk off? Why should they?" Ashwin said on his YouTube channel. "They have played all your bowlers since morning and taken it to a draw. They have worked hard, so you want them to leave their hundred?" &nbsp;"If I were the Indian captain, I would have played the entire 15 overs," Ashwin said.<h3>‘You bring Steve Harmison…’ &nbsp;</h3>Stokes took a jibe at Jadeja when he refused to shake hands with him, saying, “You're going to get a Test hundred against Harry Brook (part-time bowler)?”&nbsp; &nbsp;To which Ashwin said, “You want to make a hundred against Harry Brook? He has to make a hundred. You bring Steve Harmison, Andrew Flintoff, bring any bowler - they didn't object, it was your call to bring Brook, not ours. These are Test runs; a century is earned, not gifted. Washington deserved it, Jadeja deserved it. Period." &nbsp;Ashwin, however, reminded Stokes of how the cricket world doesn’t work around his morals. &nbsp;"There were two reasons: one, you didn't want to tire your bowlers. Fine. Second, you were frustrated and thought 'If I'm not happy, you shouldn't be either. That's not how cricket works,” he concluded. &nbsp;Meanwhile, a draw in Manchester keeps India’s hopes of levelling the series alive, with the final game at the Oval offering them another chance to win that game and restore their pride.&nbsp;&nbsp;WATCH VIDEO -

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Jadeja was batting on 89 and Sundar on 80 when Stokes subtly approached Jadeja to end the game, which was going nowhere (outcome-wise) and eventually ended in a draw.

Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has slammed the England Cricket Team’s double standards following the handshake saga that made headlines late on day five of the just-concluded Manchester Test. After Ben Stokes offered to prematurely end the game at Old Trafford by approaching Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar for a handshake, only for them to deny and later complete their respective hundreds, irking tired Stokes and England, Ashwin called out the English captain for his strange tactics. While Stokes explained in the post-match presser as to why he did that, Ashwin tore into him for feeling distressed over something that’s not under the game’s laws. Jadeja was batting on 89 and Sundar on 80 when Stokes subtly approached Jadeja to end the game, which was going nowhere (outcome-wise) and eventually ended in a draw. After Jadeja refused to do it, Stokes and he got involved in an exchange of words, with several English players also jumping onto the scene, forcing the Indian all-rounder to agree to play out a draw. Although the ace Indian star did so later on, not before he completed his second Test hundred in the UK and let Washington complete his maiden, with India scoring 425 for four in their second innings. Also read | Rishabh Pant shares heartfelt post after being ruled out of England Test, updates fans on what's next for him "Have you heard the term double standards? They played your bowlers all day, batted you out and suddenly, when they're nearing hundreds, you want to walk off? Why should they?" Ashwin said on his YouTube channel. "They have played all your bowlers since morning and taken it to a draw. They have worked hard, so you want them to leave their hundred?" "If I were the Indian captain, I would have played the entire 15 overs," Ashwin said. ‘You bring Steve Harmison…’ Stokes took a jibe at Jadeja when he refused to shake hands with him, saying, “You're going to get a Test hundred against Harry Brook (part-time bowler)?” To which Ashwin said, “You want to make a hundred against Harry Brook? He has to make a hundred. You bring Steve Harmison, Andrew Flintoff, bring any bowler - they didn't object, it was your call to bring Brook, not ours. These are Test runs; a century is earned, not gifted. Washington deserved it, Jadeja deserved it. Period." Ashwin, however, reminded Stokes of how the cricket world doesn’t work around his morals. "There were two reasons: one, you didn't want to tire your bowlers. Fine. Second, you were frustrated and thought 'If I'm not happy, you shouldn't be either. That's not how cricket works,” he concluded. Meanwhile, a draw in Manchester keeps India’s hopes of levelling the series alive, with the final game at the Oval offering them another chance to win that game and restore their pride. WATCH VIDEO -

Jadeja was batting on 89 and Sundar on 80 when Stokes subtly approached Jadeja to end the game, which was going nowhere (outcome-wise) and eventually ended in a draw.

Ravi Ashwin slams England’s ‘double standards’ over ‘handshake saga’ in Manchester Test

In a never-heard-before incident, a fan wearing a Pakistan team jersey during the India vs England Manchester Test, was asked to cover the jersey by ground staff. The Lancashire cricket board, which falls under the England Cricket Board (ECB), is investigating the matter after the fan posted a video on social media about the same. As for the match, India went on to draw the Test after a mammoth 143-over batting effort and stayed alive the five-match series after walking into the Test 1-2 behind. They will now have a chance to draw the series in the final Test at the Oval which begins July 31.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rahul-gill-partnership-laid-foundation-of-manchester-draw-for-india-and-created-history-1753703365138">Rahul-Gill partnership laid foundation of Manchester draw for India and created history</a>&nbsp;As reported by cricket news outlet ESPNCricinfo, which cited Pakistani media, a fan named Farooq Nazar was wearing a Pakistan's traditional limited overs green jersey. In a video posted by him on the social media, he is seen to be approached by a ground security staff at the ground and asked to cover the shirt.In the video, the Lancashire staff is reportedly heard saying, "I've been asked by control if you can cover that shirt up, please." This followed by another staff member heard saying the shirt "might be considered nationalistic." After being repeatedly asked to cover up the shirt, the Pak fan is being approached by a police officer eventually and take the conversation away from the stands. The fan, as per reports, chose to leave the stadium instead of covering up the shirt.The Test, nonetheless, served great entertainment with India escaping for a draw to remember for the ages. The visitors lost two wickets in the first over after England took a lead of 311 in the first innings. India, however, went on to lose only two more wickets in the next 142 overs and managed to draw the Test.

The fan, as per reports, chose to leave the stadium instead of covering up the shirt. The Lancashire cricket board, which falls under the England Cricket Board (ECB), is investigating the matter.

In a never-heard-before incident, a fan wearing a Pakistan team jersey during the India vs England Manchester Test, was asked to cover the jersey by ground staff. The Lancashire cricket board, which falls under the England Cricket Board (ECB), is investigating the matter after the fan posted a video on social media about the same. As for the match, India went on to draw the Test after a mammoth 143-over batting effort and stayed alive the five-match series after walking into the Test 1-2 behind. They will now have a chance to draw the series in the final Test at the Oval which begins July 31. Also Read - Rahul-Gill partnership laid foundation of Manchester draw for India and created history As reported by cricket news outlet ESPNCricinfo, which cited Pakistani media, a fan named Farooq Nazar was wearing a Pakistan's traditional limited overs green jersey. In a video posted by him on the social media, he is seen to be approached by a ground security staff at the ground and asked to cover the shirt. In the video, the Lancashire staff is reportedly heard saying, "I've been asked by control if you can cover that shirt up, please." This followed by another staff member heard saying the shirt "might be considered nationalistic." After being repeatedly asked to cover up the shirt, the Pak fan is being approached by a police officer eventually and take the conversation away from the stands. The fan, as per reports, chose to leave the stadium instead of covering up the shirt. The Test, nonetheless, served great entertainment with India escaping for a draw to remember for the ages. The visitors lost two wickets in the first over after England took a lead of 311 in the first innings. India, however, went on to lose only two more wickets in the next 142 overs and managed to draw the Test.

The fan, as per reports, chose to leave the stadium instead of covering up the shirt. The Lancashire cricket board, which falls under the England Cricket Board (ECB), is investigating the matter.

Fan asked to cover Pakistan shirt at India vs England Manchester Test

Team India Test vice-captain Rishabh Pant will no longer play any role in the remaining part of this Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy after suffering a broken toe in the just-concluded Manchester Test against England. After recovering in time from the finger injury he suffered during the Lord’s Test, Pant broke his right toe on day one at Old Trafford. Like how he did not keep wickets at Lord’s and just batted across both innings, he did the same in Manchester, although he did not get to bat in India’s second innings following a confirmed fracture. After getting ruled out of the Oval Test, Pant took to his social media to post a heartfelt message for his fans.&nbsp;On his X handle, Pant posted a few pictures of his fractured right foot, alongside a slide with the following text on it, which read, “Appreciate all the love and good wishes coming my way. It’s been a real source of strength. &nbsp;“I will begin rehab once my fracture heals and I am slowly settling into the process. Staying patient, following the routines and giving it my 100%. Playing for the country has been the proudest moment of my life. Can’t wait to be back doing what I love,” he continued.&nbsp;

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On day one of the fourth Test, Pant, batting on 37 late in the third session, tried reverse sweeping a Chris Woakes’ Yorker, only for him to edge it on to his right foot. Although that deflection saved him from getting trapped right in the front, it did him worse, breaking his toe.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-2025-likelihood-that-i-won-t-play-ben-stokes-on-playing-final-test-against-india-at-oval-1753702723607">IND vs ENG 2025: ‘Likelihood that I won’t…,’ Ben Stokes on playing final Test against India at Oval</a> &nbsp;Pant tried standing up on his feet for a while but crumbled under immense pain; an ambulance cart rushed him off the ground, leaving countless Indian cricket fans worried about the injury status of their game-changer. The BCCI’s medical team kept him under observation for the day before unleashing him to continue batting on day two at Old Trafford, much to everyone’s cheering. Pant slammed yet another fifty in this series before Archer clean bowled him, similarly to how he got him at Lord’s, breaking his stumps. &nbsp;In Pant’s absence, spare gloveman Dhruv Jurel kept wickets in England’s only inning in the fourth Test.&nbsp; &nbsp;The Indian selectors have roped in Tamil Nadu keeper-batter N Jagadeesan in place of Pant in the squad for the final Test starting in three days in London.&nbsp; &nbsp;Meanwhile, following the draw in Manchester, England lead India 2-1 in this five-match series.

Like how he did not keep wickets at Lord’s and just batted across both innings, he did the same in Manchester, although he did not get to bat in India’s second innings following a confirmed fracture.

Team India Test vice-captain Rishabh Pant will no longer play any role in the remaining part of this Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy after suffering a broken toe in the just-concluded Manchester Test against England. After recovering in time from the finger injury he suffered during the Lord’s Test, Pant broke his right toe on day one at Old Trafford. Like how he did not keep wickets at Lord’s and just batted across both innings, he did the same in Manchester, although he did not get to bat in India’s second innings following a confirmed fracture. After getting ruled out of the Oval Test, Pant took to his social media to post a heartfelt message for his fans. On his X handle, Pant posted a few pictures of his fractured right foot, alongside a slide with the following text on it, which read, “Appreciate all the love and good wishes coming my way. It’s been a real source of strength. “I will begin rehab once my fracture heals and I am slowly settling into the process. Staying patient, following the routines and giving it my 100%. Playing for the country has been the proudest moment of my life. Can’t wait to be back doing what I love,” he continued.

Like how he did not keep wickets at Lord’s and just batted across both innings, he did the same in Manchester, although he did not get to bat in India’s second innings following a confirmed fracture.

Rishabh Pant shares heartfelt post after being ruled out of England Test, updates fans on what's next for him

The Men's Asia Cup is a premier cricket tournament that started in 1984. The tournament features top teams from Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan. This multi-team event is played in two formats - One Day Internationals (ODIs) and Twenty20 (T20). India has been the most successful team, having won eight titles (1984, 1988, 1990/91, 1995, 2010, 2016, 2018 and 2023), while, Sri Lanka is close behind with six title wins (1986, 1997, 2004, 2008, 2014 and 2022); Pakistan comes on third position with two title wins (2000 and 2012).&nbsp;The 2025 men's Asia Cup (T20) will kick off with eight teams participating in this edition. Although India is the official host, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will stage all the matches.&nbsp;Also Read - 2025 Asia Cup Schedule: India-Pakistan in same group, to face on September 14 in UAE; check full list&nbsp;India, Pakistan, UAE and Oman are placed in Group A, while Group B includes the remaining four teams - Bangladesh, Hong Kong, Afghanistan and Sri Lanka. One of the most anticipated games between India and Pakistan will take place on Sunday (Sep 14) in the UAE.<h2>Asia Cup Winners List (1984-2025)</h2><ul><li>1984 - Winner - India, Runner-Up - Sri Lanka</li><li>1986 - Winner - Sri Lanka, Runner-Up - Pakistan</li><li>1988 - Winner - India, Runner-Up - Sri Lanka</li><li>1990/91 - Winner - India, Runner-Up - Sri Lanka</li><li>1995 - Winner - India, Runner-Up - Sri Lanka</li><li>1997 - Winner - Sri Lanka, Runner-Up - India</li><li>2000 - Winner - Pakistan, Runner-Up - Sri Lanka</li><li>2004 - Winner - Sri Lanka, Runner-Up - India</li><li>2008 - Winner - Sri Lanka, Runner-Up - India</li><li>2010 - Winner - India, Runner-Up - Sri Lanka</li><li>2012 - Winner - Pakistan, Runner-Up - Bangladesh</li><li>2014 - Winner - Sri Lanka, Runner-Up - Pakistan</li><li>2016 - Winner - India, Runner-Up - Bangladesh&nbsp;</li><li>2018 - Winner - India, Runner-Up - Bangladesh&nbsp;</li><li>2022 - Winner - Sri Lanka, Runner-Up - Pakistan</li><li>2023 - Winner - India, Runner-Up - Sri Lanka</li></ul>

The 2025 men's Asia Cup (T20) will kick off from September 9 in the UAE, with eight teams participating. While Group A consists of India, Pakistan, UAE and Oman, Group B includes Bangladesh, Hong Kong, Afghanistan and Sri Lanka.

The Men's Asia Cup is a premier cricket tournament that started in 1984. The tournament features top teams from Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan. This multi-team event is played in two formats - One Day Internationals (ODIs) and Twenty20 (T20). India has been the most successful team, having won eight titles (1984, 1988, 1990/91, 1995, 2010, 2016, 2018 and 2023), while, Sri Lanka is close behind with six title wins (1986, 1997, 2004, 2008, 2014 and 2022); Pakistan comes on third position with two title wins (2000 and 2012). The 2025 men's Asia Cup (T20) will kick off with eight teams participating in this edition. Although India is the official host, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will stage all the matches. Also Read - 2025 Asia Cup Schedule: India-Pakistan in same group, to face on September 14 in UAE; check full list India, Pakistan, UAE and Oman are placed in Group A, while Group B includes the remaining four teams - Bangladesh, Hong Kong, Afghanistan and Sri Lanka. One of the most anticipated games between India and Pakistan will take place on Sunday (Sep 14) in the UAE. Asia Cup Winners List (1984-2025) 1984 - Winner - India, Runner-Up - Sri Lanka 1986 - Winner - Sri Lanka, Runner-Up - Pakistan 1988 - Winner - India, Runner-Up - Sri Lanka 1990/91 - Winner - India, Runner-Up - Sri Lanka 1995 - Winner - India, Runner-Up - Sri Lanka 1997 - Winner - Sri Lanka, Runner-Up - India 2000 - Winner - Pakistan, Runner-Up - Sri Lanka 2004 - Winner - Sri Lanka, Runner-Up - India 2008 - Winner - Sri Lanka, Runner-Up - India 2010 - Winner - India, Runner-Up - Sri Lanka 2012 - Winner - Pakistan, Runner-Up - Bangladesh 2014 - Winner - Sri Lanka, Runner-Up - Pakistan 2016 - Winner - India, Runner-Up - Bangladesh 2018 - Winner - India, Runner-Up - Bangladesh 2022 - Winner - Sri Lanka, Runner-Up - Pakistan 2023 - Winner - India, Runner-Up - Sri Lanka

The 2025 men's Asia Cup (T20) will kick off from September 9 in the UAE, with eight teams participating. While Group A consists of India, Pakistan, UAE and Oman, Group B includes Bangladesh, Hong Kong, Afghanistan and Sri Lanka.

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When England took a lead of 311 runs in the first innings over India in Manchester, the chances of draw seemed bleak if not non existent. India losing two wickets in the first of their second innings made 'the non-existent' look brighter under gloomy skies at Old Trafford, but what transpired after that was history. India batted 142 overs more after the first one and secured the draw. After losing the first two wickets for no runs, India only lost two more wickets till the game ended. The innings saw three hundreds, one ninety and two 100+ partnerships - one stood out.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bumrah-to-play-in-final-test-vs-england-coach-gambhir-shares-update-after-india-draw-manchester-test-1753693140684">Bumrah to play in final Test vs England? Coach Gambhir shares update</a>With India at 0/2, Test skipper Shubman Gill joined KL Rahul at the crease and the duo added 188 runs for the third wicket. It is the highest partnership, not only for India but ever, from two down for naught. The previous record was also with India when Mohinder Amarnath and Gundappa Viswanath had added 105 runs from 0/2 against Australia in Melbourne back in 1977. The third partnership on the list goes to Stanley Jackson and Archie MacLaren of England - they had added unbeaten 102 runs against Australia back in 1902 at Lord's.The partnership was broken when Rahul was dismissed for a 90 - in the process he took his runs tally past 500 (511) in the series which is the most for him in a series ever. The 90 was also Rahul's fourth 50+ score of the series to go with two hundreds. As for Gill, the skipper went on to score 103 - his fourth ton of the series. Gill is already past 700 runs in the series - 722 to be exact.The partnership not only laid a platform for the batters to come but instilled the belief in the relatively inexperienced side that India can manage to achieve the task which looked monumental after the first over and two down for zero.

The partnership not only laid a platform for the batters to come but instilled the belief in the relatively inexperienced side that India can manage to achieve the task which looked monumental after the first over and two down for zero.

When England took a lead of 311 runs in the first innings over India in Manchester, the chances of draw seemed bleak if not non existent. India losing two wickets in the first of their second innings made 'the non-existent' look brighter under gloomy skies at Old Trafford, but what transpired after that was history. India batted 142 overs more after the first one and secured the draw. After losing the first two wickets for no runs, India only lost two more wickets till the game ended. The innings saw three hundreds, one ninety and two 100+ partnerships - one stood out. Also Read - Bumrah to play in final Test vs England? Coach Gambhir shares update With India at 0/2, Test skipper Shubman Gill joined KL Rahul at the crease and the duo added 188 runs for the third wicket. It is the highest partnership, not only for India but ever, from two down for naught. The previous record was also with India when Mohinder Amarnath and Gundappa Viswanath had added 105 runs from 0/2 against Australia in Melbourne back in 1977. The third partnership on the list goes to Stanley Jackson and Archie MacLaren of England - they had added unbeaten 102 runs against Australia back in 1902 at Lord's. The partnership was broken when Rahul was dismissed for a 90 - in the process he took his runs tally past 500 (511) in the series which is the most for him in a series ever. The 90 was also Rahul's fourth 50+ score of the series to go with two hundreds. As for Gill, the skipper went on to score 103 - his fourth ton of the series. Gill is already past 700 runs in the series - 722 to be exact. The partnership not only laid a platform for the batters to come but instilled the belief in the relatively inexperienced side that India can manage to achieve the task which looked monumental after the first over and two down for zero.

The partnership not only laid a platform for the batters to come but instilled the belief in the relatively inexperienced side that India can manage to achieve the task which looked monumental after the first over and two down for zero.

Rahul-Gill partnership laid foundation of Manchester draw for India and created history

England captain Ben Stokes had two big games leading up to the series decider against India at the Oval in London. While his heroics with both bat and ball helped England win the Lord’s Test, with him winning the ‘Player of the Match’ award, Stokes’ improved show at Old Trafford was not enough to see his team home. The star all-rounder first picked up five wickets in the first innings and followed it up with a gritty 141 in England’s reply to India’s 358. In the second innings, he bowled 11 overs, including eight on the trot on the final day, ending up with a sore biceps tendon. He, however, committed to playing in the final Test starting in three days on Thursday (Jul 31).&nbsp;After English bowlers threw down 143 overs in the second innings, Stokes told them that ‘pain is just an emotion’, hinting at freshening up England’s attack for the final Test. He, however, informed feeling 'better' after both teams shook hands on the brink of stumps on day five in Manchester. &nbsp;"It's been a pretty big workload so far in the series," Stokes said after the Manchester Test ended in a draw.&nbsp; &nbsp;"I had a big week last week at Lord's, with time spent out in the middle with bat in hand and obviously overs bowled, and then same again this week. I said it a few times to the guys out there: 'Pain is just an emotion.' It's just one of those things. &nbsp;"It is actually my bicep tendon. It obviously had quite a lot of workload through it, just been creeping around. But yeah, [I spent] a lot of time out in the middle doing my job as an all-rounder this week and [it] just got a little bit flared up… It didn't get any worse throughout the day, just stayed the same, so that's why I kept on going,” he continued.<h3>‘I don’t want to eat my words but…’ &nbsp;</h3>Stokes knows what part of his body hurts the most after he gave it all in the four contested matches, and considering his presence could help the hosts win the final game, he would likely push it through the next Test. He, however, will have ample time to rest and heal before England plays the next Test in Perth during the away Ashes (in November).&nbsp; &nbsp;"Hopefully, it settles down and we'll be good as gold for the last game… I don't want to eat my words, but the likelihood that I won't play is very unlikely,” he added. &nbsp;Meanwhile, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-ind-vs-eng-jamie-overton-added-to-england-squad-for-oval-test-as-hosts-set-to-rotate-playing-xi-1753696808685">England has added all-rounder Jamie Overton to their squad for the fifth Test</a>.&nbsp;

After English bowlers threw down 143 overs in the second innings in Manchester, Stokes told them that ‘pain is just an emotion’, hinting at freshening up England’s attack for the final Test.

England captain Ben Stokes had two big games leading up to the series decider against India at the Oval in London. While his heroics with both bat and ball helped England win the Lord’s Test, with him winning the ‘Player of the Match’ award, Stokes’ improved show at Old Trafford was not enough to see his team home. The star all-rounder first picked up five wickets in the first innings and followed it up with a gritty 141 in England’s reply to India’s 358. In the second innings, he bowled 11 overs, including eight on the trot on the final day, ending up with a sore biceps tendon. He, however, committed to playing in the final Test starting in three days on Thursday (Jul 31). After English bowlers threw down 143 overs in the second innings, Stokes told them that ‘pain is just an emotion’, hinting at freshening up England’s attack for the final Test. He, however, informed feeling 'better' after both teams shook hands on the brink of stumps on day five in Manchester. "It's been a pretty big workload so far in the series," Stokes said after the Manchester Test ended in a draw. "I had a big week last week at Lord's, with time spent out in the middle with bat in hand and obviously overs bowled, and then same again this week. I said it a few times to the guys out there: 'Pain is just an emotion.' It's just one of those things. "It is actually my bicep tendon. It obviously had quite a lot of workload through it, just been creeping around. But yeah, [I spent] a lot of time out in the middle doing my job as an all-rounder this week and [it] just got a little bit flared up… It didn't get any worse throughout the day, just stayed the same, so that's why I kept on going,” he continued. ‘I don’t want to eat my words but…’ Stokes knows what part of his body hurts the most after he gave it all in the four contested matches, and considering his presence could help the hosts win the final game, he would likely push it through the next Test. He, however, will have ample time to rest and heal before England plays the next Test in Perth during the away Ashes (in November). "Hopefully, it settles down and we'll be good as gold for the last game… I don't want to eat my words, but the likelihood that I won't play is very unlikely,” he added. Meanwhile, England has added all-rounder Jamie Overton to their squad for the fifth Test.

After English bowlers threw down 143 overs in the second innings in Manchester, Stokes told them that ‘pain is just an emotion’, hinting at freshening up England’s attack for the final Test.

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The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Monday (July 28) added bowling all-rounder Jamie Overton to the squad for the Oval Test as they look to seal the Test series. Overton, if he plays in the Oval Test, will return to the red-ball format after more than three years, having last played against New Zealand in 2022. England will have the golden opportunity to seal the series at The Oval, even if the match ends in a draw, as they currently lead 2-1.<h2>England add Jamie Overton to squad</h2>"The England Men’s selection panel has added Surrey all-rounder Jamie Overton to the squad for the Rothesay Fifth Test match against India at Kia Oval, starting on Thursday (31 July)," read the statement from England cricket.&nbsp;With multiple changes expected in the Playing XI for The Oval Test, England added Overton as part of the squad rotation policy. Skipper Ben Stokes is nursing an injury and is yet to confirm his presence for the final clash in South London. On the other hand, Josh Tongue returns to the squad having been released to represent Nottinghamshire in the County Championship.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-watch-stokes-refuses-to-shake-jadeja-s-hand-as-tempers-flare-after-manchester-test-ends-in-stalemate-1753672370669">Watch: Stokes refuses to shake Jadeja's hand as tempers flare after Manchester Test ends in stalemate</a><h2>India salvage draw in Manchester</h2>Leading 2-1 in the five-match Test series, England need a draw at The Oval to win the Test series. India managed to escape the Manchester Test with great effect on Sunday (July 27) as they overcame the 311-run deficit in the second innings. Washington Sundar (101) and Ravindra Jadeja (107) played heroic knocks to help India salvage a draw as visitors are now in a must-win situation with the series at 2-1 in favour of England.<h2>England Men's 15-player Test Squad</h2>Ben Stokes (Durham), Jofra Archer (Sussex), Gus Atkinson (Surrey), Jacob Bethell (Warwickshire), Harry Brook (Yorkshire), Brydon Carse (Durham), Zak Crawley (Kent), Liam Dawson (Hampshire), Ben Duckett (Nottinghamshire), Jamie Overton (Surrey), Ollie Pope (Surrey), Joe Root (Yorkshire), Jamie Smith (Surrey), Josh Tongue (Nottinghamshire), Chris Woakes (Warwickshire).

Jamie Overton, if he plays in the Oval Test, will return to the red-ball format after more than three years, having last played against New Zealand in 2022. England will have the golden opportunity to seal the series at The Oval, even if the match ends in a draw, as they currently lead 2-1.

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Monday (July 28) added bowling all-rounder Jamie Overton to the squad for the Oval Test as they look to seal the Test series. Overton, if he plays in the Oval Test, will return to the red-ball format after more than three years, having last played against New Zealand in 2022. England will have the golden opportunity to seal the series at The Oval, even if the match ends in a draw, as they currently lead 2-1. England add Jamie Overton to squad "The England Men’s selection panel has added Surrey all-rounder Jamie Overton to the squad for the Rothesay Fifth Test match against India at Kia Oval, starting on Thursday (31 July)," read the statement from England cricket. With multiple changes expected in the Playing XI for The Oval Test, England added Overton as part of the squad rotation policy. Skipper Ben Stokes is nursing an injury and is yet to confirm his presence for the final clash in South London. On the other hand, Josh Tongue returns to the squad having been released to represent Nottinghamshire in the County Championship. ALSO READ | Watch: Stokes refuses to shake Jadeja's hand as tempers flare after Manchester Test ends in stalemate India salvage draw in Manchester Leading 2-1 in the five-match Test series, England need a draw at The Oval to win the Test series. India managed to escape the Manchester Test with great effect on Sunday (July 27) as they overcame the 311-run deficit in the second innings. Washington Sundar (101) and Ravindra Jadeja (107) played heroic knocks to help India salvage a draw as visitors are now in a must-win situation with the series at 2-1 in favour of England. England Men's 15-player Test Squad Ben Stokes (Durham), Jofra Archer (Sussex), Gus Atkinson (Surrey), Jacob Bethell (Warwickshire), Harry Brook (Yorkshire), Brydon Carse (Durham), Zak Crawley (Kent), Liam Dawson (Hampshire), Ben Duckett (Nottinghamshire), Jamie Overton (Surrey), Ollie Pope (Surrey), Joe Root (Yorkshire), Jamie Smith (Surrey), Josh Tongue (Nottinghamshire), Chris Woakes (Warwickshire).

Jamie Overton, if he plays in the Oval Test, will return to the red-ball format after more than three years, having last played against New Zealand in 2022. England will have the golden opportunity to seal the series at The Oval, even if the match ends in a draw, as they currently lead 2-1.

IND vs ENG: Jamie Overton added to England squad for Oval Test as hosts set to rotate Playing XI

The Asia Cup 2025 is all set for another edition as eight teams will gather for the continental tournament in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), despite India being the official hosts of the tournament. Unlike the recent two editions, the upcoming edition will consist of eight teams, with India vs Pakistan also on the cards despite the recent Phalagam terror attacks and Operation Sindoor. Ahead of the continental tournament in the UAE, here are all the details of the Asia Cup 2025, including format, teams, groups, full fixtures, key dates and live streaming.<h2>When will the Asia Cup 2025 start?</h2>The Asia Cup 2025 will start on 9 September 2025 as Afghanistan take on Hong Kong in the curtain-raiser clash with the venue yet to be finalised.<h2>How many teams will participate in the Asia Cup 2025?</h2>Eight teams will participate in the Asia Cup 2025, divided into two groups of eight teams each.Group A: India, Pakistan, UAE, OmanGroup B: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Hong Kong China<h2>When is the India vs Pakistan clash in the Asia Cup 2025?</h2>The India vs Pakistan clash in Group A of the Asia Cup 2025 will take place on Sunday (September 14), with the venue yet to be finalised.<h2>What is the tournament format of the Asia Cup 2025?</h2>The Asia Cup 2025 will be played in the T20I format, unlike the 2023 edition, which took place in ODI format.<h2>What is the in-tournament team format for the Asia Cup 2025?</h2>With eight teams divided into two groups of four teams each, all teams will play three round-robin matches in the group stage. The top two teams from each group will proceed to the Super Four Stage, where all four teams will again play in round-robin format. After the Super Four stage, the top two teams will meet in the final of the Asia Cup 2025.<h2>When is the final of the Asia Cup 2025?</h2>The final of the Asia Cup 2025 will take place on September 28, with the venue yet to be decided.<h2>Which channel will broadcast the Asia Cup 2025 in India?</h2>The Asia Cup 2025 will be broadcast on the Sony Sports Network in India.<h2>Which channel will live stream the Asia Cup 2025 in India?</h2>The Asia Cup 2025 will be live-streamed on the JioHotstar app in India.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-watch-stokes-refuses-to-shake-jadeja-s-hand-as-tempers-flare-after-manchester-test-ends-in-stalemate-1753672370669">Watch: Stokes refuses to shake Jadeja's hand as tempers flare after Manchester Test ends in stalemate</a><h2>Asia Cup 2025 Group Stage Fixtures:</h2>September 9 (Tuesday): Afghanistan vs Hong Kong (Group B)September 10 (Wednesday): India vs UAE (Group A)September 11 (Thursday): Bangladesh vs Hong Kong (Group B)September 12 (Friday): Pakistan vs Oman (Group A)September 13 (Saturday): Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka (Group B)September 14 (Sunday): India vs Pakistan (Group A)September 15 (Monday): UAE vs Oman (Group A)September 15 (Monday): Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong (Group B)September 16 (Tuesday): Bangladesh vs Afghanistan (Group B)September 17 (Wednesday): Pakistan vs UAE (Group A)September 18 (Thursday): Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan (Group B)September 19 (Friday): India vs Oman (Group A)<h2>Asia cup 2025 Super 4 And Final Schedule:</h2>September 20 (Saturday): B1 vs B2September 21 (Sunday): A1 vs A2September 23 (Tuesday): A2 vs B1September 24 (Wednesday): A1 vs B2September 25 (Thursday): A2 vs B2September 26 (Friday): A1 vs B1September 28 (Sunday): Final

Unlike the recent editions, the upcoming edition will consist of eight teams, with India vs Pakistan also on the cards. Ahead of the continental tournament in the UAE, here are all the details of the Asia Cup 2025, including format, teams, groups, full fixtures, key dates and live streaming.

The Asia Cup 2025 is all set for another edition as eight teams will gather for the continental tournament in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), despite India being the official hosts of the tournament. Unlike the recent two editions, the upcoming edition will consist of eight teams, with India vs Pakistan also on the cards despite the recent Phalagam terror attacks and Operation Sindoor. Ahead of the continental tournament in the UAE, here are all the details of the Asia Cup 2025, including format, teams, groups, full fixtures, key dates and live streaming. When will the Asia Cup 2025 start? The Asia Cup 2025 will start on 9 September 2025 as Afghanistan take on Hong Kong in the curtain-raiser clash with the venue yet to be finalised. How many teams will participate in the Asia Cup 2025? Eight teams will participate in the Asia Cup 2025, divided into two groups of eight teams each. Group A: India, Pakistan, UAE, Oman Group B: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Hong Kong China When is the India vs Pakistan clash in the Asia Cup 2025? The India vs Pakistan clash in Group A of the Asia Cup 2025 will take place on Sunday (September 14), with the venue yet to be finalised. What is the tournament format of the Asia Cup 2025? The Asia Cup 2025 will be played in the T20I format, unlike the 2023 edition, which took place in ODI format. What is the in-tournament team format for the Asia Cup 2025? With eight teams divided into two groups of four teams each, all teams will play three round-robin matches in the group stage. The top two teams from each group will proceed to the Super Four Stage, where all four teams will again play in round-robin format. After the Super Four stage, the top two teams will meet in the final of the Asia Cup 2025. When is the final of the Asia Cup 2025? The final of the Asia Cup 2025 will take place on September 28, with the venue yet to be decided. Which channel will broadcast the Asia Cup 2025 in India? The Asia Cup 2025 will be broadcast on the Sony Sports Network in India. Which channel will live stream the Asia Cup 2025 in India? The Asia Cup 2025 will be live-streamed on the JioHotstar app in India. ALSO READ | Watch: Stokes refuses to shake Jadeja's hand as tempers flare after Manchester Test ends in stalemate Asia Cup 2025 Group Stage Fixtures: September 9 (Tuesday): Afghanistan vs Hong Kong (Group B) September 10 (Wednesday): India vs UAE (Group A) September 11 (Thursday): Bangladesh vs Hong Kong (Group B) September 12 (Friday): Pakistan vs Oman (Group A) September 13 (Saturday): Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka (Group B) September 14 (Sunday): India vs Pakistan (Group A) September 15 (Monday): UAE vs Oman (Group A) September 15 (Monday): Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong (Group B) September 16 (Tuesday): Bangladesh vs Afghanistan (Group B) September 17 (Wednesday): Pakistan vs UAE (Group A) September 18 (Thursday): Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan (Group B) September 19 (Friday): India vs Oman (Group A) Asia cup 2025 Super 4 And Final Schedule: September 20 (Saturday): B1 vs B2 September 21 (Sunday): A1 vs A2 September 23 (Tuesday): A2 vs B1 September 24 (Wednesday): A1 vs B2 September 25 (Thursday): A2 vs B2 September 26 (Friday): A1 vs B1 September 28 (Sunday): Final

Unlike the recent editions, the upcoming edition will consist of eight teams, with India vs Pakistan also on the cards. Ahead of the continental tournament in the UAE, here are all the details of the Asia Cup 2025, including format, teams, groups, full fixtures, key dates and live streaming.

Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - format, teams, groups, full fixtures, key dates, live streaming

India head coach Gautam Gambhir backed injury substitutes after Rishabh Pant’s recent struggles brought the idea into the limelight. Gambhir, speaking after a draw in the Manchester Test, outlined the idea of having a permanent substitute in case a player suffers a serious injury. However, the idea was dismissed by England captain Ben Stokes, who termed the idea “ridiculous,” giving a divided opinion.<h2>Gambhir backs injury substitute</h2>"Yes - if there's an external injury or serious concern, I fully support having a substitute. Especially in a series like this, if someone's visibly injured, there's nothing wrong with making a change. In a long series like this, you can't be forced to play with just ten players," Gambhir said in the post-match conference.&nbsp;During the Manchester Test, India wicketkeeper-batter Pant got injured while playing a shot on Chris Woakes’ bowling, leaving him unavailable to keep wickets for the rest of the match. Dhruv Jurel was instead roped in to keep wickets while England were batting.However, considering Pant’s extent of injury, Gambhir proposed the idea of injury substitutes who will be able to bat, field and bowl. Currently, the provision allows teams to only name a permanent substitute unless a player has suffered a concussion.&nbsp;On the other hand, Stokes has dismissed the idea of having injury substitutes, as it could have multiple loopholes and teams could use it to greater unfair advantage.&nbsp;ALSO READ |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-watch-stokes-refuses-to-shake-jadeja-s-hand-as-tempers-flare-after-manchester-test-ends-in-stalemate-1753672370669"> Watch: Stokes refuses to shake Jadeja's hand as tempers flare after Manchester Test ends in stalemate</a>&nbsp;"I think it's absolutely ridiculous that there's a conversation around an injury replacement," Stokes said. "I think that there would just be too many loopholes for teams to be able to go through. You pick your 11 for a game; injuries are part of the game. I completely understand the concussion replacement: player welfare and player safety. But I think the conversation should just honestly stop around injury replacements because if you stick me in an MRI scanner, I could get someone else in straightaway," Stokes said in the post-match press conference.&nbsp;India managed to escape the Manchester Test with great effect on Sunday (July 27) as they overcame the 311-run deficit in the second innings. Washington Sundar (101) and Ravindra Jadeja (107) played heroic knocks to help India salvage a draw as visitors are now in a must-win situation with the series at 2-1 in favour of England.

During the Manchester Test, India wicketkeeper-batter Pant got injured while playing a shot on Chris Woakes’ bowling, leaving him unavailable to keep wickets for the rest of the match. 

India head coach Gautam Gambhir backed injury substitutes after Rishabh Pant’s recent struggles brought the idea into the limelight. Gambhir, speaking after a draw in the Manchester Test, outlined the idea of having a permanent substitute in case a player suffers a serious injury. However, the idea was dismissed by England captain Ben Stokes, who termed the idea “ridiculous,” giving a divided opinion. Gambhir backs injury substitute "Yes - if there's an external injury or serious concern, I fully support having a substitute. Especially in a series like this, if someone's visibly injured, there's nothing wrong with making a change. In a long series like this, you can't be forced to play with just ten players," Gambhir said in the post-match conference. During the Manchester Test, India wicketkeeper-batter Pant got injured while playing a shot on Chris Woakes’ bowling, leaving him unavailable to keep wickets for the rest of the match. Dhruv Jurel was instead roped in to keep wickets while England were batting. However, considering Pant’s extent of injury, Gambhir proposed the idea of injury substitutes who will be able to bat, field and bowl. Currently, the provision allows teams to only name a permanent substitute unless a player has suffered a concussion. On the other hand, Stokes has dismissed the idea of having injury substitutes, as it could have multiple loopholes and teams could use it to greater unfair advantage. ALSO READ | Watch: Stokes refuses to shake Jadeja's hand as tempers flare after Manchester Test ends in stalemate "I think it's absolutely ridiculous that there's a conversation around an injury replacement," Stokes said. "I think that there would just be too many loopholes for teams to be able to go through. You pick your 11 for a game; injuries are part of the game. I completely understand the concussion replacement: player welfare and player safety. But I think the conversation should just honestly stop around injury replacements because if you stick me in an MRI scanner, I could get someone else in straightaway," Stokes said in the post-match press conference. India managed to escape the Manchester Test with great effect on Sunday (July 27) as they overcame the 311-run deficit in the second innings. Washington Sundar (101) and Ravindra Jadeja (107) played heroic knocks to help India salvage a draw as visitors are now in a must-win situation with the series at 2-1 in favour of England.

During the Manchester Test, India wicketkeeper-batter Pant got injured while playing a shot on Chris Woakes’ bowling, leaving him unavailable to keep wickets for the rest of the match.&nbsp;

Gambhir vs Stokes: India head coach backs idea of injury replacement despite England captain's 'ridiculous' remark

Team India has been forced to make yet another change ahead of the final Test match against England at The Oval after Rishabh Pant got injured in the Manchester Test. The Indian wicketkeeper-batter who has been in excellent form in the five-match Test series was officially ruled out of the final Test late on Sunday (July 27) evening, paving the way for N. Jagadeesan to slot into the squad. So, who is N. Jagadeesan, who will fill in the shoes of injured Pant in the final Test?<h2>N. Jagadeesan roped in for Rishabh Pant</h2>A seasoned player in the Indian domestic cricket, Jagadeesan plays domestic cricket for Tamil Nadu and has been an integral part of the side for the last few seasons. He was born in Tamil Nadu’s Coimbatore on 24 December 1995 and has kept wickets for Tamil Nadu since making his debut in the junior divisions. Jagadeesan made his debut for the senior Tamil Nadu side in October 2016 when he was just 20. He scored an unbeaten 123 in his debut innings for Tamil Nadu against Madhya Pradesh in the Ranji Trophy contest, thus making a quick mark.&nbsp;A year later, he made his debut in the List A format (50-over format) as he competed in the Vijay Hazare Trophy for Tamil Nadu and later played in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in 2017. A promising star, Jagadeesan was on the radar of several Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises before Chennai Super Kings won the race for his signature before the IPL 2021. He would play a mere seven matches for CSK in two seasons before being released.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-watch-stokes-refuses-to-shake-jadeja-s-hand-as-tempers-flare-after-manchester-test-ends-in-stalemate-1753672370669">Watch: Stokes refuses to shake Jadeja's hand as tempers flare after Manchester Test ends in stalemate</a>&nbsp;Kolkata Knight Riders would then sign Jagadeesan for IPL 2023, where he played six matches and scored a mere 89 runs. In total, Jagadeesan’s brief IPL career lasted for just 13 matches and scored 162 runs with an average of 18.&nbsp;The 29-year-old has scored 3,373 runs from 52 first-class matches, including 10 centuries and 14 half-centuries, at an average of 47.50.&nbsp;&nbsp;Jagadeesan has been on the fringes of India A setup for a while. He has topped the run charts for two seasons back-to-back. In the 2023-24 Ranji Trophy, he made 816 runs in 13 innings at 74.18. He followed that with 674 runs in 13 innings at 56.16 in 2024-25. This included two hundreds and five half-centuries.

Rishabh Pant who has been in excellent form in the Test series was officially ruled out of the final Test late on Sunday (July 27) evening, paving the way for N. Jagadeesan to slot into the squad. So, who is N. Jagadeesan, who will fill in the shoes of injured Pant in the final Test?

Team India has been forced to make yet another change ahead of the final Test match against England at The Oval after Rishabh Pant got injured in the Manchester Test. The Indian wicketkeeper-batter who has been in excellent form in the five-match Test series was officially ruled out of the final Test late on Sunday (July 27) evening, paving the way for N. Jagadeesan to slot into the squad. So, who is N. Jagadeesan, who will fill in the shoes of injured Pant in the final Test? N. Jagadeesan roped in for Rishabh Pant A seasoned player in the Indian domestic cricket, Jagadeesan plays domestic cricket for Tamil Nadu and has been an integral part of the side for the last few seasons. He was born in Tamil Nadu’s Coimbatore on 24 December 1995 and has kept wickets for Tamil Nadu since making his debut in the junior divisions. Jagadeesan made his debut for the senior Tamil Nadu side in October 2016 when he was just 20. He scored an unbeaten 123 in his debut innings for Tamil Nadu against Madhya Pradesh in the Ranji Trophy contest, thus making a quick mark. A year later, he made his debut in the List A format (50-over format) as he competed in the Vijay Hazare Trophy for Tamil Nadu and later played in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in 2017. A promising star, Jagadeesan was on the radar of several Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises before Chennai Super Kings won the race for his signature before the IPL 2021. He would play a mere seven matches for CSK in two seasons before being released. ALSO READ | Watch: Stokes refuses to shake Jadeja's hand as tempers flare after Manchester Test ends in stalemate Kolkata Knight Riders would then sign Jagadeesan for IPL 2023, where he played six matches and scored a mere 89 runs. In total, Jagadeesan’s brief IPL career lasted for just 13 matches and scored 162 runs with an average of 18. The 29-year-old has scored 3,373 runs from 52 first-class matches, including 10 centuries and 14 half-centuries, at an average of 47.50. Jagadeesan has been on the fringes of India A setup for a while. He has topped the run charts for two seasons back-to-back. In the 2023-24 Ranji Trophy, he made 816 runs in 13 innings at 74.18. He followed that with 674 runs in 13 innings at 56.16 in 2024-25. This included two hundreds and five half-centuries.

Rishabh Pant who has been in excellent form in the Test series was officially ruled out of the final Test late on Sunday (July 27) evening, paving the way for N. Jagadeesan to slot into the squad. So, who is N. Jagadeesan, who will fill in the shoes of injured Pant in the final Test?

IND vs ENG, Test Series: Who is N. Jagadeesan, Team India's replacement for injured Rishabh Pant?

England captain Ben Stokes has defended his decision to offer India an early draw as tempers were seen flaring on the final day of the Manchester Test, which ultimately ended in a stalemate on Sunday (July 27). Stokes and India batter Ravindra Jadeja were seen exchanging words after the Manchester Test, with the former having proposed a draw. However, that proposal was declined by Jadeja and Washington Sundar as they approached their respective hundreds. After the match, Stokes defended his decision to offer India an early draw as he wanted to protect his front-line bowlers.<h2>Stokes defends early decision</h2>“We took the game as far as we could with our front-line bowlers to think that we've got a real chance of still winning this game. But as soon as it got to that point where the draw was inevitable, I was never going to risk any of my front-line bowlers with the short turnaround that we have and the workload we've got through this week and throughout the series as well. As soon as 15 overs or the last hour was there, it was always going to be a shake hands,” said Stokes in the post-match press conference.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-watch-stokes-refuses-to-shake-jadeja-s-hand-as-tempers-flare-after-manchester-test-ends-in-stalemate-1753672370669">Watch: Stokes refuses to shake Jadeja's hand as tempers flare after Manchester Test ends in stalemate</a>&nbsp;England were unable to get the better of Indian batters on Day 5 of the Manchester Test as the visitors trailed by 237 runs at the start of play. Despite early wickets of KL Rahul (90) and Shubman Gill (103), India were able to salvage a draw after Washington Sundar (101) and Ravindra Jadeja (107) were impressive with the bat.&nbsp;Immediately after the tons, India accepted a draw in the Manchester Test, just the second time a match ended in a stalemate in Brendon McCullum’s coaching era.&nbsp;The two nations will meet again in the final Test match starting on Thursday (July 31), as India will be in a must-win territory as they trail 2-1 in the series.

Ben Stokes and India batter Ravindra Jadeja were seen exchanging words after the Manchester Test, with the former having proposed a draw. However, that proposal was declined by Jadeja and Washington Sundar as they approached their respective hundreds.

England captain Ben Stokes has defended his decision to offer India an early draw as tempers were seen flaring on the final day of the Manchester Test, which ultimately ended in a stalemate on Sunday (July 27). Stokes and India batter Ravindra Jadeja were seen exchanging words after the Manchester Test, with the former having proposed a draw. However, that proposal was declined by Jadeja and Washington Sundar as they approached their respective hundreds. After the match, Stokes defended his decision to offer India an early draw as he wanted to protect his front-line bowlers. Stokes defends early decision “We took the game as far as we could with our front-line bowlers to think that we've got a real chance of still winning this game. But as soon as it got to that point where the draw was inevitable, I was never going to risk any of my front-line bowlers with the short turnaround that we have and the workload we've got through this week and throughout the series as well. As soon as 15 overs or the last hour was there, it was always going to be a shake hands,” said Stokes in the post-match press conference. ALSO READ | Watch: Stokes refuses to shake Jadeja's hand as tempers flare after Manchester Test ends in stalemate England were unable to get the better of Indian batters on Day 5 of the Manchester Test as the visitors trailed by 237 runs at the start of play. Despite early wickets of KL Rahul (90) and Shubman Gill (103), India were able to salvage a draw after Washington Sundar (101) and Ravindra Jadeja (107) were impressive with the bat. Immediately after the tons, India accepted a draw in the Manchester Test, just the second time a match ended in a stalemate in Brendon McCullum’s coaching era. The two nations will meet again in the final Test match starting on Thursday (July 31), as India will be in a must-win territory as they trail 2-1 in the series.

Ben Stokes and India batter Ravindra Jadeja were seen exchanging words after the Manchester Test, with the former having proposed a draw. However, that proposal was declined by Jadeja and Washington Sundar as they approached their respective hundreds.

Ben Stokes defends decision to offer early draw to India, says 'never going to risk any front-line bowlers'

Not all was well between India and England after the Manchester Test ended in a stalemate on Sunday (July 27), leaving hosts leading the series 2-1 with one match remaining. It was Ben Stokes and Ravindra Jadeja who took the centre stage when the former had offered a handshake to end the match in a draw. India’s refusal to shake hands and continue playing was justified as Jadeja and Washington Sundar both approached their tons in the Manchester Test.

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<h2>Stokes-Jadeja take centre stage</h2>With Jadeja unbeaten on 89 and Sundar on 80, Stokes offered a handshake (offer for a draw), but the Indian batters were clear with their intent and wanted to score their respective tons. After the refusal, Stokes gave the ball to part-time bowlers Joe Root and Harry Brook as they bowled the consequent five overs, helping the Indian duo to reach their respective tons at Old Trafford. Immediately after the hundreds, Indian batters decided to accept the offer for a draw, but things did not go well.&nbsp;&nbsp;After the draw was accepted, English players approached Indian batters and offered a handshake, but Stokes did not shake hands with Jadeja initially. He went to Washington Sundar and returned before Jadeja offered a word to the English captain. They would later shake hands after a heated conversation in the middle, but with no eye contact.&nbsp;Interestingly, the matter did not escalate and at the time of writing was not reported to the match referee.&nbsp;&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-2025-jasprit-bumrah-unlocks-unwanted-record-in-manchester-as-england-punish-india-on-day-4-1753544472012">IND vs ENG 2025: Bumrah unlocks unwanted record in Manchester as England punish India on day 4</a><h2>What happened on Day 5 of the Manchester Test?</h2>Trailing by 237 runs at the start of Day 5, India lost KL Rahul in the first session on 90 before Shubman Gill fell for 103. The Indian captain in the process also completed his fourth ton of the series while also reaching the 700-run mark. Rahul was unfortunate to miss out on a ton, but Washington Sundar and Ravindra Jadeja helped India reach 425/4 before the match was called off for a draw. This was just the second time in Brendon McCullum’s England coaching role that a Test match had ended in a stalemate.

It was Ben Stokes and Ravindra Jadeja who took the centre stage when the former had offered a handshake to end the match in a draw. India’s refusal to shake hands and continue playing was justified as Jadeja and Washington Sundar both approached their tons in the Manchester Test.

Not all was well between India and England after the Manchester Test ended in a stalemate on Sunday (July 27), leaving hosts leading the series 2-1 with one match remaining. It was Ben Stokes and Ravindra Jadeja who took the centre stage when the former had offered a handshake to end the match in a draw. India’s refusal to shake hands and continue playing was justified as Jadeja and Washington Sundar both approached their tons in the Manchester Test.

It was Ben Stokes and Ravindra Jadeja who took the centre stage when the former had offered a handshake to end the match in a draw. India’s refusal to shake hands and continue playing was justified as Jadeja and Washington Sundar both approached their tons in the Manchester Test.

Watch: Stokes refuses to shake Jadeja's hand as tempers flare after Manchester Test ends in stalemate

India’s Rishabh Pant has been officially ruled out of the final Test match against England at The Oval after he fractured his metatarsal in his right foot on Day 2 of the Manchester Test. Pant, who has been one of India’s best batters on the tour, scored twin hundreds in Headingley but will now have to spend time away from the team, having been reportedly advised to rest for at least six weeks. On the other hand, N. Jagadeesan has been roped in as a replacement for the injured Pant.&nbsp;<h2>Injured Pant ruled out of Oval Test</h2>Pant tried to reverse-sweep a delivery from Chris Woakes, which he ended up inside-edging onto his right foot on the Day of the Old Trafford Test. The initial diagnosis suggests that Pant would need six to eight weeks' rest, meaning he will be out of the team for the next two months and thus will sit out the upcoming Asia Cup in the UAE. Pant should, however, return for the South Africa series in October.&nbsp;&nbsp;Pant is India's third-highest run-scorer in the ongoing series with 479 runs at an average of 68.42, including two centuries and three fifties.&nbsp;Pant’s replacement, N. Jagadeesan, was granted a visa on Sunday morning, as reported by ESPNCricinfo and will link up with the rest of the squad on Tuesday in London. Meanwhile, Dhruv Jurel kept wickets for India in the Manchester Test.&nbsp;&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-2025-jasprit-bumrah-unlocks-unwanted-record-in-manchester-as-england-punish-india-on-day-4-1753544472012">IND vs ENG 2025: Bumrah unlocks unwanted record in Manchester as England punish India on day 4</a><h2>Who is N. Jagadeesan?</h2>N. Jagadeesan plays for Tamil Nadu in the domestic circuit and previously represented Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Jagadeesan has scored 3,373 runs from 52 first-class matches, including 10 centuries and 14 half-centuries, at an average of 47.50.&nbsp;&nbsp;Jagadeesan has been on the fringes of the India A setup for a while. He has topped the run charts for two seasons back-to-back. In the 2023-24 Ranji Trophy, he made 816 runs in 13 innings at 74.18. He followed that with 674 runs in 13 innings at 56.16 in 2024-25. This included two hundreds and five half-centuries.<h2>India's updated squad for the fifth Test</h2>Shubman Gill (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Kuldeep Yadav, Anshul Kamboj, Arshdeep Singh, Narayan Jagadeesan (wk).

Rishabh Pant, who has been one of India’s best batters on the tour, scored twin hundreds in Headingley but will now have to spend time away from the team, having been reportedly advised to rest for at least six weeks.

India’s Rishabh Pant has been officially ruled out of the final Test match against England at The Oval after he fractured his metatarsal in his right foot on Day 2 of the Manchester Test. Pant, who has been one of India’s best batters on the tour, scored twin hundreds in Headingley but will now have to spend time away from the team, having been reportedly advised to rest for at least six weeks. On the other hand, N. Jagadeesan has been roped in as a replacement for the injured Pant. Injured Pant ruled out of Oval Test Pant tried to reverse-sweep a delivery from Chris Woakes, which he ended up inside-edging onto his right foot on the Day of the Old Trafford Test. The initial diagnosis suggests that Pant would need six to eight weeks' rest, meaning he will be out of the team for the next two months and thus will sit out the upcoming Asia Cup in the UAE. Pant should, however, return for the South Africa series in October. Pant is India's third-highest run-scorer in the ongoing series with 479 runs at an average of 68.42, including two centuries and three fifties. Pant’s replacement, N. Jagadeesan, was granted a visa on Sunday morning, as reported by ESPNCricinfo and will link up with the rest of the squad on Tuesday in London. Meanwhile, Dhruv Jurel kept wickets for India in the Manchester Test. ALSO READ | IND vs ENG 2025: Bumrah unlocks unwanted record in Manchester as England punish India on day 4 Who is N. Jagadeesan? N. Jagadeesan plays for Tamil Nadu in the domestic circuit and previously represented Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Jagadeesan has scored 3,373 runs from 52 first-class matches, including 10 centuries and 14 half-centuries, at an average of 47.50. Jagadeesan has been on the fringes of the India A setup for a while. He has topped the run charts for two seasons back-to-back. In the 2023-24 Ranji Trophy, he made 816 runs in 13 innings at 74.18. He followed that with 674 runs in 13 innings at 56.16 in 2024-25. This included two hundreds and five half-centuries. India's updated squad for the fifth Test Shubman Gill (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Kuldeep Yadav, Anshul Kamboj, Arshdeep Singh, Narayan Jagadeesan (wk).

Rishabh Pant, who has been one of India’s best batters on the tour, scored twin hundreds in Headingley but will now have to spend time away from the team, having been reportedly advised to rest for at least six weeks.

IND vs ENG: Injured Rishabh Pant ruled out of Oval Test; N Jagadeesan roped in as replacement

In Test cricket, taking five wickets in an innings is always a proud moment for any bowler, whether a spinner or pacer. One of the best in this regard was former Sri Lankan spinner Muttiah Muralitharan, who holds the record for the most five-wicket hauls in Test history. He took his last five-wicket haul against India at the SSC Ground in Colombo during the 2010 series between India and Sri Lanka. This match was also a part of his farewell Test series. Apart from &nbsp;Muttiah Muralitharan, several other bowlers have made their mark on this elite list with multiple five-wicket hauls. Let’s have a look at the leading players on this elite list.<h2>Bowlers with most five-wicket hauls in Test cricket</h2><ul><li>Muttiah Muralitharan (Sri Lanka) – 67 five-wicket hauls Former Sri Lankan spinner, Muttiah Muralitharan, leads the chart with a record 67 five-wicket hauls in Tests. He played 133 matches and took 800 wickets at an average of 22.72. His incredible stats also include 22 ten-wicket match hauls.</li></ul>&nbsp;<ul><li>Ravichandran Ashwin (India) - 37 five-wicket hauls Former Indian off-spinner, Ravi Ashwin, comes second on this elite list. In 106 Test match, he took 537 wickets at an average of 24.00. His record includes 37 five-wicket and eight ten-wicket hauls</li></ul>&nbsp;<ul><li>Shane Warne (Australia) - 37 five-wicket hauls The legendary Australian leg-spinner, Shane Warne, also features on this list. In 145 Tests, he took 708 wickets at an average of 25.41. He tally also includes 10 ten-wicket hauls.</li></ul>&nbsp;<ul><li>Richard Hadlee (New Zealand) - 36 five-wicket hauls Former Kiwis pacer, Richard Hadlee, comes fourth on this list and he is the only fast bowler on this list. He took 431 wickets in 86 Tests at an average of 22.29, including 36 five-wicket hauls and nine 10-wicket hauls.</li></ul>&nbsp;<ul><li>Anil Kumble (India) - 35 five-wicket hauls Anil Kumble, one of India’s greatest bowlers during his era. The former Indian leggie played 132 Test matches and took 619 wickets at an average of 29.65. His tally includes 35 five-wicket hauls and eight ten-wicket hauls to his name.</li></ul>&nbsp;<ul><li>Rangana Herath (Sri Lanka) - 34 five-wicket hauls Rangana Herath, another former Sri Lankan spin great, played 93 Tests during his Test career and claimed 433 wickets at an average of 28.07. His record includes 34 five-wicket and nine ten-wicket hauls.</li></ul>&nbsp;These bowlers have consistently delivered match-winning performances and are among the most respected names in Test cricket history.

From Shane Warne to Ravichandran Ashwin, here's a look at the top six players with most five-wicket hauls in Test cricket.

In Test cricket, taking five wickets in an innings is always a proud moment for any bowler, whether a spinner or pacer. One of the best in this regard was former Sri Lankan spinner Muttiah Muralitharan, who holds the record for the most five-wicket hauls in Test history. He took his last five-wicket haul against India at the SSC Ground in Colombo during the 2010 series between India and Sri Lanka. This match was also a part of his farewell Test series. Apart from Muttiah Muralitharan, several other bowlers have made their mark on this elite list with multiple five-wicket hauls. Let’s have a look at the leading players on this elite list. Bowlers with most five-wicket hauls in Test cricket Muttiah Muralitharan (Sri Lanka) – 67 five-wicket hauls Former Sri Lankan spinner, Muttiah Muralitharan, leads the chart with a record 67 five-wicket hauls in Tests. He played 133 matches and took 800 wickets at an average of 22.72. His incredible stats also include 22 ten-wicket match hauls. Ravichandran Ashwin (India) - 37 five-wicket hauls Former Indian off-spinner, Ravi Ashwin, comes second on this elite list. In 106 Test match, he took 537 wickets at an average of 24.00. His record includes 37 five-wicket and eight ten-wicket hauls Shane Warne (Australia) - 37 five-wicket hauls The legendary Australian leg-spinner, Shane Warne, also features on this list. In 145 Tests, he took 708 wickets at an average of 25.41. He tally also includes 10 ten-wicket hauls. Richard Hadlee (New Zealand) - 36 five-wicket hauls Former Kiwis pacer, Richard Hadlee, comes fourth on this list and he is the only fast bowler on this list. He took 431 wickets in 86 Tests at an average of 22.29, including 36 five-wicket hauls and nine 10-wicket hauls. Anil Kumble (India) - 35 five-wicket hauls Anil Kumble, one of India’s greatest bowlers during his era. The former Indian leggie played 132 Test matches and took 619 wickets at an average of 29.65. His tally includes 35 five-wicket hauls and eight ten-wicket hauls to his name. Rangana Herath (Sri Lanka) - 34 five-wicket hauls Rangana Herath, another former Sri Lankan spin great, played 93 Tests during his Test career and claimed 433 wickets at an average of 28.07. His record includes 34 five-wicket and nine ten-wicket hauls. These bowlers have consistently delivered match-winning performances and are among the most respected names in Test cricket history.

From Shane Warne to Ravichandran Ashwin, here's a look at the top six players with most five-wicket hauls in Test cricket.

Which bowler has most five-wicket hauls in Test cricket? Check the list

The International Cricket Council (ICC) introduced the World Test Championship (WTC) in 2019 to enhance the significance and value of every bilateral Test series, aiming to revive interest in Test cricket during the era of T20 internationals. Since the inception of the WTC, many batters have displayed grit and determination, scoring numerous runs for their teams. Now, let's take a look at the top-scoring batters from each nation.<h2>1) Joe Root (England)</h2>Joe Root is England's top run-scorer and the leading run-getter overall since the World Test Championship began in 2019. In 68 Test matches, Root has accumulated 5,946 runs, boasting an average of 52.61. Recently, he surpassed cricket legends Rahul Dravid, Jacques Kallis, and Ricky Ponting to become the second-highest run-scorer in the history of Test cricket with 13,409 runs. Root also holds the record for most tons in WTC (20).<h2>2) Rishabh Pant (India)</h2>India's Test vice-captain, Rishabh Pant, has scored the most runs by an Indian batter in the World Test Championship (WTC). With a strike rate of 74, Pant has accumulated a total of 2,731 runs. Notably, he has hit 90 sixes and needs two more to become the leading six-hitter for India in Test cricket.&nbsp;Also read |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/5-darkest-chapters-in-indian-cricket-history-match-fixing-scandals-that-shocked-india-mohammed-azharuddin-ajay-jadeja-ajay-sharma-csk-rr-sreesanth-1753598283972"> 5 darkest chapters in Indian cricket history: Match-fixing scandals that shocked the nation</a><h2>3) Steven Smith (Australia)</h2>Steven Smith, one of Australia's greatest batters, has scored the most runs for his side in the World Test Championship cycle. In 55 Tests, Smith amassed 4,278 runs, including 13 centuries and 19 half-centuries.<h2>4) Kane Willaimson (New Zealand)</h2>Former New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson is the leading run-getter for the Kiwis in WTC history. Williamson, showing his class and temperament, notched up 2,822 runs in 22 Tests.<h2>5) Temba Bavuma (South Africa)</h2>South African skipper Temba Bavuma has scored 1,992 runs, making him his side’s most reliable WTC batter. Recently, Bavuma led South Africa to its maiden WTC title, defeating Australia in the ultimate clash.<h2>6) Dimuth Karunaratne (Sri Lanka)</h2>Former Sri Lankan captain and opener Dimuth Karunaratne tops his country’s tally with 2,642 runs, comprising six centuries and 16 half-centuries.<h2>7) Kraigg Brathwaite (West Indies)</h2>Former West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite, who recently played his 100th Test match, has 2,268 runs in World Test Championship (WTC) history. Notably, Kraigg ranks among the youngest players to score a Test hundred for the West Indies, achieving this feat when he was 21 years and 278 days old.<h2>8) Litton Das (Bangladesh)</h2>Litton Das tops the chart for Bangladesh with 1,976 runs in 34 Tests. Notably, Das has been effective as a gloveman, also affecting 124 dismissals so far.<h2>9) Babar Azam (Pakistan)</h2>In 36 Tests, former Pakistan captain Babar Azam has amassed 2,998 runs. He currently ranks seventh among the leading run-scorers in WTC history. Additionally, Babar has struck eight centuries, the highest number for Pakistan in WTC history.

Since the inception of the WTC, many batters have displayed grit and determination, scoring numerous runs for their teams. Now, let's take a look at the top-scoring batters from each nation in the WTC championship.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) introduced the World Test Championship (WTC) in 2019 to enhance the significance and value of every bilateral Test series, aiming to revive interest in Test cricket during the era of T20 internationals. Since the inception of the WTC, many batters have displayed grit and determination, scoring numerous runs for their teams. Now, let's take a look at the top-scoring batters from each nation. 1) Joe Root (England) Joe Root is England's top run-scorer and the leading run-getter overall since the World Test Championship began in 2019. In 68 Test matches, Root has accumulated 5,946 runs, boasting an average of 52.61. Recently, he surpassed cricket legends Rahul Dravid, Jacques Kallis, and Ricky Ponting to become the second-highest run-scorer in the history of Test cricket with 13,409 runs. Root also holds the record for most tons in WTC (20). 2) Rishabh Pant (India) India's Test vice-captain, Rishabh Pant, has scored the most runs by an Indian batter in the World Test Championship (WTC). With a strike rate of 74, Pant has accumulated a total of 2,731 runs. Notably, he has hit 90 sixes and needs two more to become the leading six-hitter for India in Test cricket. Also read | 5 darkest chapters in Indian cricket history: Match-fixing scandals that shocked the nation 3) Steven Smith (Australia) Steven Smith, one of Australia's greatest batters, has scored the most runs for his side in the World Test Championship cycle. In 55 Tests, Smith amassed 4,278 runs, including 13 centuries and 19 half-centuries. 4) Kane Willaimson (New Zealand) Former New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson is the leading run-getter for the Kiwis in WTC history. Williamson, showing his class and temperament, notched up 2,822 runs in 22 Tests. 5) Temba Bavuma (South Africa) South African skipper Temba Bavuma has scored 1,992 runs, making him his side’s most reliable WTC batter. Recently, Bavuma led South Africa to its maiden WTC title, defeating Australia in the ultimate clash. 6) Dimuth Karunaratne (Sri Lanka) Former Sri Lankan captain and opener Dimuth Karunaratne tops his country’s tally with 2,642 runs, comprising six centuries and 16 half-centuries. 7) Kraigg Brathwaite (West Indies) Former West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite, who recently played his 100th Test match, has 2,268 runs in World Test Championship (WTC) history. Notably, Kraigg ranks among the youngest players to score a Test hundred for the West Indies, achieving this feat when he was 21 years and 278 days old. 8) Litton Das (Bangladesh) Litton Das tops the chart for Bangladesh with 1,976 runs in 34 Tests. Notably, Das has been effective as a gloveman, also affecting 124 dismissals so far. 9) Babar Azam (Pakistan) In 36 Tests, former Pakistan captain Babar Azam has amassed 2,998 runs. He currently ranks seventh among the leading run-scorers in WTC history. Additionally, Babar has struck eight centuries, the highest number for Pakistan in WTC history.

Since the inception of the WTC, many batters have displayed grit and determination, scoring numerous runs for their teams. Now, let's take a look at the top-scoring batters from each nation in the WTC championship.

Most runs in WTC history team-wise: Joe Root leads for England, check who does for India - and it is not Virat Kohli

Ravindra Jadeja notched up his second Test hundred, and Washington Sundar completed his maiden as the pair helped India pull off a draw in the Manchester Test against England, with the five-match Test series still alive. India, on the brink of another loss in this Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy up until tea on day four, just lost two more wickets in the remaining four sessions, giving themselves a shot at tying the series in the final Test at the Oval in London. It, however, is only the second draw in the Bazball era, with the first one happening at the same venue during the home Ashes.&nbsp;Although a draw at Old Trafford still has England's nose in the front (2-1), it keeps the doors open for India to take confidence from this game and use it to its advantage to win the final Test in London and level the series 2-2. Trailing behind by 311 runs, India scored 425 for four in their second innings, winning all sessions since losing Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sai Sudharsan off successive deliveries on the stroke of tea the previous day.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/manchester-test-ravindra-jadeja-joins-sir-gary-sobers-with-all-round-show-in-uk-scripts-history-1753628240803">Manchester Test: ‘Sir Jadeja’ joins Sir Gary Sobers with all-round show in UK, scripts history</a>&nbsp;KL Rahul and captain Shubman Gill must be lauded for laying the platform for the batters to come and make merry and frustrate hosts, who harboured hopes of taking the series home with one game remaining. The pair stitched a 188-run stand for the third wicket, batting across two sessions to safeguard India’s chances in Manchester.&nbsp;After KL got out on 90 to an unplayable delivery from Stokes early on day five, Jofra Archer accounted for Gill later, shortly before lunch. Gill scripted history with his fourth Test hundred on a single tour, breaking several batting records surrounding it. His dismissal, however, brought England back in the game, only for them to surrender to the two bowling all-rounders, who never looked like backing down from the challenge.<h2>The ‘handshake’ saga</h2>&nbsp;There was, however, a brief moment of unpleasantness and distress between both teams on the field. At a time when Jadeja and Washington were approaching their respective tons, a rather tired and frustrated Stokes approached them for a handshake, which in cricketing terms means that he agreed to a draw, wishing for an early finish to his game. That whole episode turned slightly ugly after Jadeja, perhaps rightfully, denied shaking hands with the English captain, indicating that India wished to continue batting, which irked Stokes.&nbsp;Although Stokes did pass on some remarks, the batting pair stood unfazed, completing their respective centuries soon after, and then agreed to wrap up this game.&nbsp;Meanwhile, the Oval will host the fifth and final Test starting next Thursday (Jul 31).

Trailing behind by 311 runs, India scored 425 for four in their second innings, winning all sessions since losing Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sai Sudharsan off successive deliveries on the stroke of tea the previous day.

Ravindra Jadeja notched up his second Test hundred, and Washington Sundar completed his maiden as the pair helped India pull off a draw in the Manchester Test against England, with the five-match Test series still alive. India, on the brink of another loss in this Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy up until tea on day four, just lost two more wickets in the remaining four sessions, giving themselves a shot at tying the series in the final Test at the Oval in London. It, however, is only the second draw in the Bazball era, with the first one happening at the same venue during the home Ashes. Although a draw at Old Trafford still has England's nose in the front (2-1), it keeps the doors open for India to take confidence from this game and use it to its advantage to win the final Test in London and level the series 2-2. Trailing behind by 311 runs, India scored 425 for four in their second innings, winning all sessions since losing Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sai Sudharsan off successive deliveries on the stroke of tea the previous day. Also read | Manchester Test: ‘Sir Jadeja’ joins Sir Gary Sobers with all-round show in UK, scripts history KL Rahul and captain Shubman Gill must be lauded for laying the platform for the batters to come and make merry and frustrate hosts, who harboured hopes of taking the series home with one game remaining. The pair stitched a 188-run stand for the third wicket, batting across two sessions to safeguard India’s chances in Manchester. After KL got out on 90 to an unplayable delivery from Stokes early on day five, Jofra Archer accounted for Gill later, shortly before lunch. Gill scripted history with his fourth Test hundred on a single tour, breaking several batting records surrounding it. His dismissal, however, brought England back in the game, only for them to surrender to the two bowling all-rounders, who never looked like backing down from the challenge. The ‘handshake’ saga There was, however, a brief moment of unpleasantness and distress between both teams on the field. At a time when Jadeja and Washington were approaching their respective tons, a rather tired and frustrated Stokes approached them for a handshake, which in cricketing terms means that he agreed to a draw, wishing for an early finish to his game. That whole episode turned slightly ugly after Jadeja, perhaps rightfully, denied shaking hands with the English captain, indicating that India wished to continue batting, which irked Stokes. Although Stokes did pass on some remarks, the batting pair stood unfazed, completing their respective centuries soon after, and then agreed to wrap up this game. Meanwhile, the Oval will host the fifth and final Test starting next Thursday (Jul 31).

Trailing behind by 311 runs, India scored 425 for four in their second innings, winning all sessions since losing Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sai Sudharsan off successive deliveries on the stroke of tea the previous day.

Jadeja, Washington hit tons as India pull off draw in Manchester Test; series alive

Former BCCI president and Indian captain Sourav Ganguly says he is okay with India and Pakistan being drawn in the same group for the upcoming 2025 Men’s Asia Cup starting September 9 in the UAE. Months after India boycotted Pakistan across all fronts following their retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack (in April), where Pakistan-based terrorists killed 26 innocent lives in broad daylight, all tourists from India and abroad, the respective cricketing boards of the two countries agreed to play cricket at a neutral venue. Ganguly, a prominent name in Indian cricket, shared his opinion on the arch-rivals being part of Group A in the Asia Cup.&nbsp;The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) president and PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi confirmed India’s participation in the eight-team tournament despite several reports of them (India) willing to opt out to honour solidarity with the departed souls and the government’s step to boycott Pakistan. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/2025-asia-cup-schedule-india-pakistan-in-same-group-to-face-on-september-14-1753617398063">The ACC also announced the final Asia Cup schedule</a>, including India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, the UAE, Oman and Hong Kong. &nbsp;Ganguly, speaking on ANI, said he is okay with both teams being slated in the same group, adding that although he mourned those who lost their lives in the deadliest attack on Indian soil since the 2019 Pulwama bombing, Ganguly said the sports must continue.&nbsp; &nbsp;"I am okay. The sport must go on. At the same time, Pahalgam should not happen, but the sport must go on. Terrorism must not happen; it needs to be stopped. India took a strong stance towards terrorism... Sport needs to be played,” Ganguly said of India-Pakistan in the same group for the 2025 Asia Cup.<h3>Watch Video -</h3>

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<h3>2025 Asia Cup</h3>&nbsp;The tournament begins on September 9, with all eight teams divided into two groups.&nbsp; &nbsp;While India, Pakistan, UAE and Oman are in Group A, the other group consists of the remaining four teams. The top two sides from each group will advance to the next round (Super Four), where the top two teams will then qualify for the final.&nbsp;In the India-Pakistan case, their scheduled group game is on September 14, before they next meet up a week later on September 21. Should both teams stay at the top by the end of the Super Four stage, India and Pakistan will face off in the final for the first time in tournament history.

The ACC also announced the final Asia Cup schedule, including India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, the UAE, Oman and Hong Kong.

Former BCCI president and Indian captain Sourav Ganguly says he is okay with India and Pakistan being drawn in the same group for the upcoming 2025 Men’s Asia Cup starting September 9 in the UAE. Months after India boycotted Pakistan across all fronts following their retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack (in April), where Pakistan-based terrorists killed 26 innocent lives in broad daylight, all tourists from India and abroad, the respective cricketing boards of the two countries agreed to play cricket at a neutral venue. Ganguly, a prominent name in Indian cricket, shared his opinion on the arch-rivals being part of Group A in the Asia Cup. The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) president and PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi confirmed India’s participation in the eight-team tournament despite several reports of them (India) willing to opt out to honour solidarity with the departed souls and the government’s step to boycott Pakistan. The ACC also announced the final Asia Cup schedule, including India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, the UAE, Oman and Hong Kong. Ganguly, speaking on ANI, said he is okay with both teams being slated in the same group, adding that although he mourned those who lost their lives in the deadliest attack on Indian soil since the 2019 Pulwama bombing, Ganguly said the sports must continue. "I am okay. The sport must go on. At the same time, Pahalgam should not happen, but the sport must go on. Terrorism must not happen; it needs to be stopped. India took a strong stance towards terrorism... Sport needs to be played,” Ganguly said of India-Pakistan in the same group for the 2025 Asia Cup. Watch Video -

The ACC also announced the final Asia Cup schedule, including India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, the UAE, Oman and Hong Kong.

Asia Cup: ‘I am okay…the sport must go on,’ Sourav Ganguly on India, Pakistan drawn in same group

Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has done his bit to enter the record books during the Manchester Test against England. The ace cricketer has been in brilliant touch with the bat this series, scoring multiple fifties, while playing several handy knocks. Being the most-capped Indian player on the team sheet, Jadeja brought his experience into this series, helping India push for a draw at Old Trafford. Although his wickets column has looked gloomy, there’s no doubt about his batting in the four contested matches thus far. During day five of the ongoing Test, he joined former West Indies great Sir Gary Sobers on two lists.&nbsp;Jadeja was Team India’s highest wicket-taker in the first innings, returning with four to his name. He followed it up with a magnificent half-century in the second innings, with his fellow all-rounder Washington Sundar also completing his. Their partnership (100 and counting) weathered challenging day five batting conditions in Manchester, as the pair played through the second session, with India leading by 11 runs.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/shubman-gill-tears-record-books-with-manchester-100-but-departs-just-before-lunch-on-day-4-donald-bradman-1753619846907">Shubman Gill tears record books with Manchester 100 but departs just before lunch on day 5</a> &nbsp;However, his second-inning knock saw him become only the third all-rounder to score more than 1000 runs and pick up 30-plus wickets in another country. While Sobers leads the chart, having scored 1820 runs and picking up 62 wickets in England, former English all-rounder Wilfred Rhodes was the second to do so, scoring 1032 runs and picking up 42 wickets playing Down Under. India’s Jadeja is only the third player ever and the first Indian to do so, having completed over 1030 runs (and counting) and 34 Test wickets in the UK. &nbsp;Jadeja also equalled Sobers’ record for hitting the most fifties by a batter batting at number six or lower in a Test series in England. His latest fifty saw him go equal with perhaps the greatest all-rounder of all time (5) on this list. While Sobers has five fifties in eight innings (at that order), Jadeja also has as many in the same number of outings in the UK. He, however, is likely to play the next Test at the Oval, with a chance to go past the Caribbean legend. &nbsp;Meanwhile, former West Indies gloveman Jeff Dujon is third on the list, having hit four half-centuries in England in five innings, and New Zealand’s Tom Blundell is fourth with the same credentials.

Jadeja was Team India’s highest wicket-taker in the first innings, returning with four to his name. He followed it up with a magnificent half-century in the second innings. 

Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has done his bit to enter the record books during the Manchester Test against England. The ace cricketer has been in brilliant touch with the bat this series, scoring multiple fifties, while playing several handy knocks. Being the most-capped Indian player on the team sheet, Jadeja brought his experience into this series, helping India push for a draw at Old Trafford. Although his wickets column has looked gloomy, there’s no doubt about his batting in the four contested matches thus far. During day five of the ongoing Test, he joined former West Indies great Sir Gary Sobers on two lists. Jadeja was Team India’s highest wicket-taker in the first innings, returning with four to his name. He followed it up with a magnificent half-century in the second innings, with his fellow all-rounder Washington Sundar also completing his. Their partnership (100 and counting) weathered challenging day five batting conditions in Manchester, as the pair played through the second session, with India leading by 11 runs. Also read | Shubman Gill tears record books with Manchester 100 but departs just before lunch on day 5 However, his second-inning knock saw him become only the third all-rounder to score more than 1000 runs and pick up 30-plus wickets in another country. While Sobers leads the chart, having scored 1820 runs and picking up 62 wickets in England, former English all-rounder Wilfred Rhodes was the second to do so, scoring 1032 runs and picking up 42 wickets playing Down Under. India’s Jadeja is only the third player ever and the first Indian to do so, having completed over 1030 runs (and counting) and 34 Test wickets in the UK. Jadeja also equalled Sobers’ record for hitting the most fifties by a batter batting at number six or lower in a Test series in England. His latest fifty saw him go equal with perhaps the greatest all-rounder of all time (5) on this list. While Sobers has five fifties in eight innings (at that order), Jadeja also has as many in the same number of outings in the UK. He, however, is likely to play the next Test at the Oval, with a chance to go past the Caribbean legend. Meanwhile, former West Indies gloveman Jeff Dujon is third on the list, having hit four half-centuries in England in five innings, and New Zealand’s Tom Blundell is fourth with the same credentials.

Jadeja was Team India’s highest wicket-taker in the first innings, returning with four to his name. He followed it up with a magnificent half-century in the second innings.&nbsp;

Manchester Test: ‘Sir Jadeja’ joins Sir Gary Sobers with all-round show in UK, scripts history

In the ongoing Test between India and England at Old Trafford in Manchester, Indian captain Shubman Gill made history on Sunday (Jul 27) by becoming the first Indian captain to score more than 700 runs in a Test series played outside India (away Tests). The 25-year-old has joined the elite list of captains who have scored 700 or more runs in a single Test series, including legends like Sir Don Bradman, Sir Garfield Sobers, Greg Chappell, Sunil Gavaskar, David Gower, Graham Gooch and Graeme Smith.&nbsp;Furthermore, Gill has become only the third Indian batter to cross 700 runs in a Test series, with former Indian batter Sunil Gavaskar and Yashasvi Jaiswal having done this before.&nbsp;The Indian captain reached this milestone in the second innings at Old Trafford, helping India to recover from a tough spot (struggling at 0 for the loss of two wickets). He spent nearly 17 hours at the crease during this innings, showing his immense focus and determination for the game.&nbsp;&nbsp;Before this Test, Gill had already scored 619 runs in seven innings, including a personal best score of 269 runs at Edgbaston.&nbsp;Also Read - IND vs ENG 2025: Ben Stokes joins elite list, becomes fourth English player to achieve THIS feat, check details<h2>Indian batters with 700-plus runs in a Test series</h2><ul><li>774 runs – Sunil Gavaskar vs West Indies, 1971 (Away)</li><li>732 runs – Sunil Gavaskar vs West Indies, 1978/79 (Home)</li><li>712 runs – Yashasvi Jaiswal vs England, 2024 (Home)</li><li>701* runs – Shubman Gill vs England, 2025 (Away)</li></ul>&nbsp;Shubman Gill also became the first player from Asia to score 700 runs in a Test series in SENA (South Africa, England, New Zealand and Australia) countries. Former Indian Test captain, Virat Kohli, previously held the record with his 692 runs in the BGT series in 2014-15.<h2>Asian batters with most runs in a Test series in SENA countries</h2><ul><li>Shubman Gill (India) - 700* runs in England, 2025</li><li>Virat Kohli (India) - 692 runs in Australia, 2014-15</li><li>Mohammad Yousuf (Pakistan) - 631 runs in England, 2006</li></ul>

Indian captain Shubman Gill also became the first Asian batter to score 700 runs in a Test series played in SENA countries - South Africa, England, New Zealand and Australia. 

In the ongoing Test between India and England at Old Trafford in Manchester, Indian captain Shubman Gill made history on Sunday (Jul 27) by becoming the first Indian captain to score more than 700 runs in a Test series played outside India (away Tests). The 25-year-old has joined the elite list of captains who have scored 700 or more runs in a single Test series, including legends like Sir Don Bradman, Sir Garfield Sobers, Greg Chappell, Sunil Gavaskar, David Gower, Graham Gooch and Graeme Smith. Furthermore, Gill has become only the third Indian batter to cross 700 runs in a Test series, with former Indian batter Sunil Gavaskar and Yashasvi Jaiswal having done this before. The Indian captain reached this milestone in the second innings at Old Trafford, helping India to recover from a tough spot (struggling at 0 for the loss of two wickets). He spent nearly 17 hours at the crease during this innings, showing his immense focus and determination for the game. Before this Test, Gill had already scored 619 runs in seven innings, including a personal best score of 269 runs at Edgbaston. Also Read - IND vs ENG 2025: Ben Stokes joins elite list, becomes fourth English player to achieve THIS feat, check details Indian batters with 700-plus runs in a Test series 774 runs – Sunil Gavaskar vs West Indies, 1971 (Away) 732 runs – Sunil Gavaskar vs West Indies, 1978/79 (Home) 712 runs – Yashasvi Jaiswal vs England, 2024 (Home) 701* runs – Shubman Gill vs England, 2025 (Away) Shubman Gill also became the first player from Asia to score 700 runs in a Test series in SENA (South Africa, England, New Zealand and Australia) countries. Former Indian Test captain, Virat Kohli, previously held the record with his 692 runs in the BGT series in 2014-15. Asian batters with most runs in a Test series in SENA countries Shubman Gill (India) - 700* runs in England, 2025 Virat Kohli (India) - 692 runs in Australia, 2014-15 Mohammad Yousuf (Pakistan) - 631 runs in England, 2006

Indian captain Shubman Gill also became the first Asian batter to score 700 runs in a Test series played in SENA countries - South Africa, England, New Zealand and Australia.&nbsp;

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