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Pakistan cricket great and former selector Inzamam-ul-Haq's nephew Imam-ul-Haq has been roped in as foreign signing for Yorkshire after India batter and IPL franchise CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad withdrew. Gaikwad announced his withdrawal because of the 'personal reasons' and the English county team immediately signed Imam as replacement who will be available right away for them. Imam first will be part of Yorkshire's Championship clash with Surrey at Scarborough before being part of Metro Bank One-day Cup and then going back to County Championship in September.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/england-pacer-brydon-carse-hints-team-may-move-past-bazball-to-adapt-to-certain-situations-1753101690101">England pacer hints team may move past Bazball to 'adapt to certain situations'</a>"We're delighted that Imam has joined us and that he will be available immediately," Gavin Hamilton, Yorkshire's general manager of cricket, said. "Whilst we were naturally disappointed that Ruturaj couldn't join up with the squad, in Imam we have an exceptional player of proven international quality. Imam has an impressive record and is already familiar with domestic cricket in this country which will stand us in good stead for a crucial block of fixtures."<h2>What is Imam's Record in International Cricket?</h2>Imam made his international debut for Pakistan in an ODI against Sri Lanka in 2017 and last played an international match - also an ODI - against New Zealand in April 2025. He plays as a specialist opener and has featured in 24 Tests, 75 ODIs and two T20Is for Pakistan.In those matches, Imam has scored 1,568 Test runs, 3,152 ODI runs and 21 T20I runs as well. He has three Test tons to his name and nine in ODIs along with a highest score of 157 and 151, respectively. His ODI average of 47 also speaks volume about his talent.Imam also has previous county experience, having played for Somerset in the past. A good stint in England county can open gates of the opening batter to stake a claim for the national team as well.

Imam also has previous county experience, having played for Somerset in the past. A good stint in England county can open gates of the opening batter to stake a claim for the national team as well.

Pakistan cricket great and former selector Inzamam-ul-Haq's nephew Imam-ul-Haq has been roped in as foreign signing for Yorkshire after India batter and IPL franchise CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad withdrew. Gaikwad announced his withdrawal because of the 'personal reasons' and the English county team immediately signed Imam as replacement who will be available right away for them. Imam first will be part of Yorkshire's Championship clash with Surrey at Scarborough before being part of Metro Bank One-day Cup and then going back to County Championship in September. Also Read - England pacer hints team may move past Bazball to 'adapt to certain situations' "We're delighted that Imam has joined us and that he will be available immediately," Gavin Hamilton, Yorkshire's general manager of cricket, said. "Whilst we were naturally disappointed that Ruturaj couldn't join up with the squad, in Imam we have an exceptional player of proven international quality. Imam has an impressive record and is already familiar with domestic cricket in this country which will stand us in good stead for a crucial block of fixtures." What is Imam's Record in International Cricket? Imam made his international debut for Pakistan in an ODI against Sri Lanka in 2017 and last played an international match - also an ODI - against New Zealand in April 2025. He plays as a specialist opener and has featured in 24 Tests, 75 ODIs and two T20Is for Pakistan. In those matches, Imam has scored 1,568 Test runs, 3,152 ODI runs and 21 T20I runs as well. He has three Test tons to his name and nine in ODIs along with a highest score of 157 and 151, respectively. His ODI average of 47 also speaks volume about his talent. Imam also has previous county experience, having played for Somerset in the past. A good stint in England county can open gates of the opening batter to stake a claim for the national team as well.

Imam also has previous county experience, having played for Somerset in the past. A good stint in England county can open gates of the opening batter to stake a claim for the national team as well.

Pak opener Imam-ul-Haq replaces CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad at English county Yorkshire

In a massive boost to Team India’s chances of making a comeback in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, ace seamer Mohammed Siraj confirmed that premier quick Jasprit Bumrah will spearhead the pace attack in the fourth Test at Old Trafford in Manchester starting Wednesday (Jul 23). Uncertainty loomed over Bumrah’s selection for the fourth Test after he featured in two of the three matches he was supposed to play on this UK tour, with Siraj confirming Bumrah's availability for the upcoming game in the pre-match presser. His selection, however, also came on the back of the visiting camp running out of options in first-team quicks due to injuries to several pacers, including Arshdeep Singh and Akash Deep.&nbsp;Team India trails by 1-2 in this marquee five-match series. After losing the series opener at Headingley in Leeds, India won the next match at Edgbaston – their first Test win at the venue but lost the next one at Lord’s in a close tie.&nbsp; &nbsp;If losing that one didn’t hurt enough, given India could chase 192 with four sessions remaining, injuries to the pace twins, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Rishabh Pant, added salt to the wounds. &nbsp;While <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-bcci-confirms-nitish-kumar-reddy-out-of-england-series-arshdeep-to-miss-manchester-test-1753079900760">Arshdeep is ruled out of the Manchester Test</a> with an injured bowling hand, Akash Deep is suffering from a right groin injury, the signs of which he showed during the Lord’s Test. Pant, who injured his finger while keeping in England’s first innings in London, will play as a batter in Manchester, with his fellow gloveman Dhruv Jurel likely to play as the keeper-batter. All-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy is the latest addition to the list, getting ruled out of the remaining two matches with a knee injury. &nbsp;India has added uncapped Haryana seamer Anshul Kamboj to the squad as a cover for Arshdeep.&nbsp;<h2>Bumrah in England &nbsp;</h2>Bumrah loves playing in England. On his third away Test tour to the UK, Bumrah has picked up 12 wickets in two contested matches thus far, including bagging two five-wicket hauls in each game (at Leeds and Lord’s).&nbsp; &nbsp;While he also surpassed Wasim Akram on the list of Asian quicks for the most wickets in SENA countries, his 14 five-fors in Tests keep him ahead of all Indian pacers on this list. Even though India lost both matches he featured in and won the one where he was on the bench, Bumrah's availability for the fourth Test in Manchester will boost Team India’s morale.&nbsp; &nbsp;However, with Siraj and Bumrah being the sure starters, it remains to be seen who plays as the first-change quick.&nbsp;<h3>India squad for fourth Test -</h3>&nbsp;Shubman Gill (captain), Rishabh Pant (vc &amp; wk), 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 and Anshul Kamboj

Bumrah's selection, however, also came on the back of the visiting camp running out of options in first-team quicks due to injuries to several pacers, including Arshdeep Singh and Akash Deep.

In a massive boost to Team India’s chances of making a comeback in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, ace seamer Mohammed Siraj confirmed that premier quick Jasprit Bumrah will spearhead the pace attack in the fourth Test at Old Trafford in Manchester starting Wednesday (Jul 23). Uncertainty loomed over Bumrah’s selection for the fourth Test after he featured in two of the three matches he was supposed to play on this UK tour, with Siraj confirming Bumrah's availability for the upcoming game in the pre-match presser. His selection, however, also came on the back of the visiting camp running out of options in first-team quicks due to injuries to several pacers, including Arshdeep Singh and Akash Deep. Team India trails by 1-2 in this marquee five-match series. After losing the series opener at Headingley in Leeds, India won the next match at Edgbaston – their first Test win at the venue but lost the next one at Lord’s in a close tie. If losing that one didn’t hurt enough, given India could chase 192 with four sessions remaining, injuries to the pace twins, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Rishabh Pant, added salt to the wounds. While Arshdeep is ruled out of the Manchester Test with an injured bowling hand, Akash Deep is suffering from a right groin injury, the signs of which he showed during the Lord’s Test. Pant, who injured his finger while keeping in England’s first innings in London, will play as a batter in Manchester, with his fellow gloveman Dhruv Jurel likely to play as the keeper-batter. All-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy is the latest addition to the list, getting ruled out of the remaining two matches with a knee injury. India has added uncapped Haryana seamer Anshul Kamboj to the squad as a cover for Arshdeep. Bumrah in England Bumrah loves playing in England. On his third away Test tour to the UK, Bumrah has picked up 12 wickets in two contested matches thus far, including bagging two five-wicket hauls in each game (at Leeds and Lord’s). While he also surpassed Wasim Akram on the list of Asian quicks for the most wickets in SENA countries, his 14 five-fors in Tests keep him ahead of all Indian pacers on this list. Even though India lost both matches he featured in and won the one where he was on the bench, Bumrah's availability for the fourth Test in Manchester will boost Team India’s morale. However, with Siraj and Bumrah being the sure starters, it remains to be seen who plays as the first-change quick. India squad for fourth Test - Shubman Gill (captain), Rishabh Pant (vc & wk), 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 and Anshul Kamboj

Bumrah's selection, however, also came on the back of the visiting camp running out of options in first-team quicks due to injuries to several pacers, including Arshdeep Singh and Akash Deep.

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As part of India's cricket diplomacy in the region, the Nepalese National Cricket Team will train at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru. The training of Nepal men's national cricket team will take place from August 20 to September 4, 2025, ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifiers scheduled for October 2025 in Oman. The Indian government had also supported training of Nepal’s national men's cricket team at BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru in August 2024. &nbsp; This comes in the backdrop of the Indian embassy in Kathmandu sending three under-19 cricketers from Nepal for a month-long professional training program in Bhopal. Naren Bhatta, Sahil Patel, and Puja Mahato are currently training under a month-long program that started July 15, at the LB Shastri Cricket Shaala in Bhopal. The Indian embassy in a statement said, "The initiative by Embassy of India, Kathmandu aims to support the development of young Nepali cricket talent while strengthening people-to-people ties between India and Nepal through a shared passion for cricket". &nbsp; In the last two years, the Indian government and BCCI have worked together with the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) for training and capacity building of Nepali cricketers. During the January visit to Nepal, India’s external affairs minister, Dr S Jaishankar, met Nepal men's national cricket team and representatives of CAN and extended Delhi's support for the growth of cricket in the Himalayan country. In October 2023, the Indian Embassy in Nepal gave professional sporting equipment to Nepal's men's national cricket team through the B.P. Koirala India-Nepal Foundation and SJVN Ltd., a Public Sector Undertaking of the Government of India. &nbsp; As part of the training that has taken place in the past, the Nepal cricket team participated in a triangular T20 practice tournament against teams from Baroda and Gujarat Cricket Associations in April 2024 before the ICC T20 Cricket World Cup held in June 2024. Practice tournaments involving Nepal and Delhi &amp; District Cricket Association team in Nepal Under-19 teams, in March 2025, took place to assist Nepal’s preparation for ICC Under-19 World Cup qualifiers. Not only the men's cricket team, but Nepal’s Women National Cricket team participated in a preparation camp in Delhi in April-May 2025 to prepare for ICC Women Asia World Cup Qualifiers in Thailand in May 2025. &nbsp; Nepal is not the only country for which India has extended its support for capacity building. In case of Afghanistan, India has provided stadiums in Noida and Dehradun as home grounds for the Afghanistan cricket team, and for Maldives, BCCI’s National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru conducted a level-2 coaching course for Maldivian coaches.

The training of Nepal men's national cricket team will take place from August 20 to September 4, 2025, ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifiers scheduled for October 2025 in Oman.

As part of India's cricket diplomacy in the region, the Nepalese National Cricket Team will train at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru. The training of Nepal men's national cricket team will take place from August 20 to September 4, 2025, ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifiers scheduled for October 2025 in Oman. The Indian government had also supported training of Nepal’s national men's cricket team at BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru in August 2024. This comes in the backdrop of the Indian embassy in Kathmandu sending three under-19 cricketers from Nepal for a month-long professional training program in Bhopal. Naren Bhatta, Sahil Patel, and Puja Mahato are currently training under a month-long program that started July 15, at the LB Shastri Cricket Shaala in Bhopal. The Indian embassy in a statement said, "The initiative by Embassy of India, Kathmandu aims to support the development of young Nepali cricket talent while strengthening people-to-people ties between India and Nepal through a shared passion for cricket". In the last two years, the Indian government and BCCI have worked together with the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) for training and capacity building of Nepali cricketers. During the January visit to Nepal, India’s external affairs minister, Dr S Jaishankar, met Nepal men's national cricket team and representatives of CAN and extended Delhi's support for the growth of cricket in the Himalayan country. In October 2023, the Indian Embassy in Nepal gave professional sporting equipment to Nepal's men's national cricket team through the B.P. Koirala India-Nepal Foundation and SJVN Ltd., a Public Sector Undertaking of the Government of India. As part of the training that has taken place in the past, the Nepal cricket team participated in a triangular T20 practice tournament against teams from Baroda and Gujarat Cricket Associations in April 2024 before the ICC T20 Cricket World Cup held in June 2024. Practice tournaments involving Nepal and Delhi & District Cricket Association team in Nepal Under-19 teams, in March 2025, took place to assist Nepal’s preparation for ICC Under-19 World Cup qualifiers. Not only the men's cricket team, but Nepal’s Women National Cricket team participated in a preparation camp in Delhi in April-May 2025 to prepare for ICC Women Asia World Cup Qualifiers in Thailand in May 2025. Nepal is not the only country for which India has extended its support for capacity building. In case of Afghanistan, India has provided stadiums in Noida and Dehradun as home grounds for the Afghanistan cricket team, and for Maldives, BCCI’s National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru conducted a level-2 coaching course for Maldivian coaches.

The training of Nepal men's national cricket team will take place from August 20 to September 4, 2025, ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifiers scheduled for October 2025 in Oman.

Cricket Diplomacy: India trains Nepal cricket team in Bengaluru

England pacer Brydon Carse, whose two wickets swung the momentum against India on penultimate day of the Lord's Test, says the team is ready to make adjustments to win. England scored 387 runs in the first innings in a non-Bazball way with a run rate of 3.44 - showing that they were ready to ditch the attacking style of play in certain situations. Crase also acknowledged that it was 'satisfying as a group' to mover forward and 'adapt to certain situations' to win the match and take 2-1 lead in the ongoing five-Test series.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/sarfaraz-khan-weight-loss-journey-shocks-internet-kevin-pietersen-in-awe-urges-prithvi-shaw-to-follow-fitness-routine-1753095618420">Sarfaraz Khan’s weight-loss journey shocks internet; Kevin Pietersen in awe</a>"The atmosphere was incredible, the adrenaline was flowing," Carse told ESPNcricinfo. "It was an incredibly crucial stage of the game that I was desperate to make an impact in, and I felt in good rhythm bowling that evening. It was not the typical style of cricket that we would like to play, and it took some adjustment, but it shows this side can move forward and adapt to certain situations.We spoke a lot at the start of the series about how to get to that next level, about being a dominant Test team and the best Test team in the world. And as this game panned out, we showed that it's not always going to be one-minded or a certain style of cricket. So, it was very satisfying as a group," he added.England managed to win the Lord's Test by 22 runs after breaking India's lower-order resistance in most atypical fashion. India were 112/8 at lunch on day 5 of the Test but Ravindra Jadeja, who scored an unbeaten fifty, stood tall along with Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj but it wasn't enough in the end.The fourth Test begins Wednesday (Jul 23) in Manchester and the final Test scheduled to be played at The Oval from July 31.

England managed to win the Lord's Test by 22 runs after breaking India's lower-order resistance in most atypical fashion. The fourth Test begins Wednesday (Jul 23) in Manchester and the final Test scheduled to be played at The Oval from July 31.

England pacer Brydon Carse, whose two wickets swung the momentum against India on penultimate day of the Lord's Test, says the team is ready to make adjustments to win. England scored 387 runs in the first innings in a non-Bazball way with a run rate of 3.44 - showing that they were ready to ditch the attacking style of play in certain situations. Crase also acknowledged that it was 'satisfying as a group' to mover forward and 'adapt to certain situations' to win the match and take 2-1 lead in the ongoing five-Test series. Also Read - Sarfaraz Khan’s weight-loss journey shocks internet; Kevin Pietersen in awe "The atmosphere was incredible, the adrenaline was flowing," Carse told ESPNcricinfo. "It was an incredibly crucial stage of the game that I was desperate to make an impact in, and I felt in good rhythm bowling that evening. It was not the typical style of cricket that we would like to play, and it took some adjustment, but it shows this side can move forward and adapt to certain situations. We spoke a lot at the start of the series about how to get to that next level, about being a dominant Test team and the best Test team in the world. And as this game panned out, we showed that it's not always going to be one-minded or a certain style of cricket. So, it was very satisfying as a group," he added. England managed to win the Lord's Test by 22 runs after breaking India's lower-order resistance in most atypical fashion. India were 112/8 at lunch on day 5 of the Test but Ravindra Jadeja, who scored an unbeaten fifty, stood tall along with Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj but it wasn't enough in the end. The fourth Test begins Wednesday (Jul 23) in Manchester and the final Test scheduled to be played at The Oval from July 31.

England managed to win the Lord's Test by 22 runs after breaking India's lower-order resistance in most atypical fashion. The fourth Test begins Wednesday (Jul 23) in Manchester and the final Test scheduled to be played at The Oval from July 31.

England pacer Brydon Carse hints team may move past Bazball to 'adapt to certain situations'

In the ongoing T20I series between Pakistan and Bangladesh, Pakistan had a tough start to the series as Bangladesh beat them by 7 wickets in the series opener in Dhaka on Sunday (Jul 20). Unfortunately, the Pakistan team are playing this series without their top players - Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf. In the absence of senior players, the team faced a difficult time and lack of experience showed clearly in their performances.&nbsp;Salman Mirza, who is playing his first match for Pakistan, made an impressive debut. He dismissed both Tanzid Hasan Tamim and Litton Das during the powerplay and provided Pakistan team some hope before Bangladesh batters took control again.&nbsp;Also Check - From Rashid Khan to Adil Rashid: 7 bowlers with most wickets in T20Is, no Indian on list<h2>Who is Salman Mirza?</h2>Salman Mirza, born on 1 January, 2005 in Lahore, is a young and talented left-arm fast bowler from Pakistan. He recently made his international debut for Pakistan national team and had a good start to his career, taking two important early wickets against Bangladesh in the series opener in Dhaka.&nbsp;Known for his bowling style that is similar to Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mirza can swing the ball both ways and can also bowl long spells at a good pace.&nbsp;As several star players are not in the squad, &nbsp;this series is a good chance for Pakistan Cricket team to test their bench strength and young pacer, Salman Mirza looks like a player to watch out for in the remaining matches of the series.<h2>As it happened: PAK vs BAN, 1st T20I&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;In the first T20I, Bangladesh captain Litton Das won the toss and chose to bowl first. Batting first, Pakistan managed to score only 110 runs in 19.3 overs. Fakhar Zaman, top scored with 44 runs off 34 balls, including six fours and one six. The rest of the top and middle-order batters failed to score runs.&nbsp;In response to Pakistan's total, Bangladesh batters chased the target easily and still had 27 balls left. For Pakistan, debutant Salman Mirza gave some hope by taking two early wickets but all his contribution goes in vain as Bangladeshi batter Parvez Hossain remained not out with 56 runs off 39 balls, hitting three fours and five sixes and guided his team to the win.&nbsp;

In the first T20I match between Pakistan and Bangladesh, Pakistan team had a tough start to the series as Bangladesh beat them by 7 wickets in Dhaka on Sunday (Jul 20).

In the ongoing T20I series between Pakistan and Bangladesh, Pakistan had a tough start to the series as Bangladesh beat them by 7 wickets in the series opener in Dhaka on Sunday (Jul 20). Unfortunately, the Pakistan team are playing this series without their top players - Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf. In the absence of senior players, the team faced a difficult time and lack of experience showed clearly in their performances. Salman Mirza, who is playing his first match for Pakistan, made an impressive debut. He dismissed both Tanzid Hasan Tamim and Litton Das during the powerplay and provided Pakistan team some hope before Bangladesh batters took control again. Also Check - From Rashid Khan to Adil Rashid: 7 bowlers with most wickets in T20Is, no Indian on list Who is Salman Mirza? Salman Mirza, born on 1 January, 2005 in Lahore, is a young and talented left-arm fast bowler from Pakistan. He recently made his international debut for Pakistan national team and had a good start to his career, taking two important early wickets against Bangladesh in the series opener in Dhaka. Known for his bowling style that is similar to Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mirza can swing the ball both ways and can also bowl long spells at a good pace. As several star players are not in the squad, this series is a good chance for Pakistan Cricket team to test their bench strength and young pacer, Salman Mirza looks like a player to watch out for in the remaining matches of the series. As it happened: PAK vs BAN, 1st T20I In the first T20I, Bangladesh captain Litton Das won the toss and chose to bowl first. Batting first, Pakistan managed to score only 110 runs in 19.3 overs. Fakhar Zaman, top scored with 44 runs off 34 balls, including six fours and one six. The rest of the top and middle-order batters failed to score runs. In response to Pakistan's total, Bangladesh batters chased the target easily and still had 27 balls left. For Pakistan, debutant Salman Mirza gave some hope by taking two early wickets but all his contribution goes in vain as Bangladeshi batter Parvez Hossain remained not out with 56 runs off 39 balls, hitting three fours and five sixes and guided his team to the win.

In the first T20I match between Pakistan and Bangladesh, Pakistan team had a tough start to the series as Bangladesh beat them by 7 wickets in Dhaka on Sunday (Jul 20).

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The Surrey County Cricket Club (SCCC) will honour late English cricket hero Graham Thorpe, who died by suicide last year, during day two of the fifth and final Test between India and England at the Kia Oval in London. The second day of the final home Test of English summer will belong to Thorpe, who featured in 100 Tests and 82 One-Dayers for the Poms. Thorpe was killed in a rail accident last August at the age of 55, with his family claiming he died of suicide. &nbsp;

"The life of England and Surrey cricketer Graham Thorpe will be remembered and celebrated on Friday, 1 August 2025, during the second day of the final Test Match in the series between England v India," the SCCC said in a statement. "A Day for Thorpey will be held at the Kia Oval Cricket Ground, London, in support of mental health charity Mind, on what would have been Graham's 56th birthday," the county noted.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/sarfaraz-khan-weight-loss-journey-shocks-internet-kevin-pietersen-in-awe-urges-prithvi-shaw-to-follow-fitness-routine-1753095618420">Sarfaraz Khan’s weight-loss journey shocks internet; Kevin Pietersen in awe, urges THIS Indian batter to take inspiration</a> &nbsp;Thorpe played first-class cricket for Surrey, and even after retiring from international cricket, he took up various coaching roles within the sport for both his county and England. &nbsp;Besides, the spectators are urged to wear the sports headbands, co-designed by Thorpe's wife and daughters, that he wore during his 12-year decorated career from 1993 till 2005. &nbsp;"A Day for Thorpey will raise money for mental health charity Mind through the sale of a limited-edition headband which resembles what Graham wore when he was batting for England. The headbands have been co-designed with Graham's wife, Amanda, and daughters Kitty and Emma," the statement further read.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">A Day for Thorpey 🤎 We&#39;ll be celebrating the life of Graham Thorpe on Day 2 of the 5th Test Match at the Kia Oval. Working with Graham&#39;s wife Amanda, and her daughters, we&#39;re supporting Mind to raise funds and awareness of those struggling with their mental wellbeing. Read… <a href="https://t.co/LAcv6yi4Pu">pic.twitter.com/LAcv6yi4Pu</a>&mdash; Surrey Cricket (@surreycricket) <a href="https://twitter.com/surreycricket/status/1947225401241088006?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy</h2>Team England leads the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2-1.&nbsp;&nbsp;After winning the series opener at Headingley in Leeds, England lost the second Test in Birmingham. They made a comeback with a close 22-run win against India at the Lord’s in the third Test, leading the five-match series 2-1.&nbsp; &nbsp;For the touring Indian Team, newly-appointed captain Shubman Gill leads the run-scoring chart, having hit over 600 runs across three games, while ace quick Mohammed Siraj is the leading wicket-taker, with 13 scalps to his name. &nbsp;Jasprit Bumrah, who is supposed to play just three of the five Tests on this tour due to his back-related issues, is second on the list with 12 wickets in two contested matches, including picking two five-fors in each game. &nbsp;Meanwhile, the action moves to Old Trafford in Manchester, which will host the fourth Test starting Wednesday (Jul 23).

Thorpe played first-class cricket for Surrey, and even after retiring from international cricket, he took up various coaching roles within the sport for both his county and England.

The Surrey County Cricket Club (SCCC) will honour late English cricket hero Graham Thorpe, who died by suicide last year, during day two of the fifth and final Test between India and England at the Kia Oval in London. The second day of the final home Test of English summer will belong to Thorpe, who featured in 100 Tests and 82 One-Dayers for the Poms. Thorpe was killed in a rail accident last August at the age of 55, with his family claiming he died of suicide.

Thorpe played first-class cricket for Surrey, and even after retiring from international cricket, he took up various coaching roles within the sport for both his county and England.

IND vs ENG 2025: Surrey to honour English cricket hero Graham Thorpe during Oval Test, details inside

Indian Team batter Sarfaraz Khan has taken the internet by storm with his body transformation pictures, which he posted on social media, leaving the fans and former cricketers, including Kevin Pietersen, in shock. Often mocked and criticised on the internet for being overweight, Sarfaraz lost 17 kgs in two months, an unbelievable transformation. Taking to his Instagram handle, Sarfaraz posted a picture of his ripped physique following a strict diet fitness programme he deployed to shed extra weight. Pietersen, meanwhile, replied to an X post, lauding Sarfaraz for setting his priorities straight, further urging out-of-favour opening batter Prithvi Shaw to take a note of it and work on his fitness.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-bcci-confirms-nitish-kumar-reddy-out-of-england-series-arshdeep-to-miss-manchester-test-1753079900760">BCCI confirms Nitish Kumar Reddy out of England series; Arshdeep to miss Manchester Test</a>&nbsp;Sarfaraz looks unrecognisable, one of the social media users wrote; however, Pietersen’s words were more encouraging. While praising him and also bringing Shaw into the picture, who is nowhere to be found in domestic cricket, let alone for India at the top level, Pietersen wrote,&nbsp;&nbsp;“Outstanding effort, young man! Huge congrats and I’m sure it’s going to lead to better and more consistent performances on the field. I love the time you’ve spent reorganising your priorities! &nbsp;LFG! 🚀 &nbsp;Can someone show Prithvi this please?&nbsp; &nbsp;It can be done!&nbsp; &nbsp;Strong body, strong mind!”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Outstanding effort, young man! Huge congrats and I’m sure it’s going to lead to better and more consistent performances on the field. I love the time you’ve spent reorganising your priorities! LFG! 🚀 Can someone show Prithvi this please? It can be done! Strong body, strong… <a href="https://t.co/U6KbUXlfVf">https://t.co/U6KbUXlfVf</a>&mdash; Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) <a href="https://twitter.com/KP24/status/1947235360209269232?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Sarfaraz has been a domestic giant for a few years now. The right-handed batter earned his maiden India Test call-up early last year for the home Test series against England, scoring a debut fifty in Rajkot. He scored two more fifty-plus scores before breaking into the big category with his brilliant 150 - his highest Test score to date, against New Zealand in the Bengaluru Test late last year, but never got picked for India afterwards.&nbsp;Despite his unmatchable numbers in domestic cricket, he lost his place to all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy and gloveman Dhruv Jurel, who also happened to be fitter than him. Things got worse when none of the ten IPL teams bid for him at last year’s November auction, while his younger brother, Musheer Khan, represented Punjab Kings in IPL 2024. &nbsp;Sarfaraz took it upon himself to work on his fitness and lose weight, which he achieved after working hard towards it and maintaining discipline throughout, impressing everyone, including Pietersen. &nbsp;On the other hand, Shaw, once a blue-eyed boy of Indian Cricket, is out of selection contention across all levels, more so for his lack of fitness discipline than his cricketing form.&nbsp; &nbsp;Although Sarfaraz seemed to have taken the correct steps to gain top fitness, there are no signs of Shaw doing the same in his quest to make an India comeback.

Often mocked and criticised on the internet for being overweight, Sarfaraz lost 17 kgs in two months, an unbelievable transformation.

Indian Team batter Sarfaraz Khan has taken the internet by storm with his body transformation pictures, which he posted on social media, leaving the fans and former cricketers, including Kevin Pietersen, in shock. Often mocked and criticised on the internet for being overweight, Sarfaraz lost 17 kgs in two months, an unbelievable transformation. Taking to his Instagram handle, Sarfaraz posted a picture of his ripped physique following a strict diet fitness programme he deployed to shed extra weight. Pietersen, meanwhile, replied to an X post, lauding Sarfaraz for setting his priorities straight, further urging out-of-favour opening batter Prithvi Shaw to take a note of it and work on his fitness. Also read | BCCI confirms Nitish Kumar Reddy out of England series; Arshdeep to miss Manchester Test Sarfaraz looks unrecognisable, one of the social media users wrote; however, Pietersen’s words were more encouraging. While praising him and also bringing Shaw into the picture, who is nowhere to be found in domestic cricket, let alone for India at the top level, Pietersen wrote, “Outstanding effort, young man! Huge congrats and I’m sure it’s going to lead to better and more consistent performances on the field. I love the time you’ve spent reorganising your priorities! LFG! 🚀 Can someone show Prithvi this please? It can be done! Strong body, strong mind!”

Often mocked and criticised on the internet for being overweight, Sarfaraz lost 17 kgs in two months, an unbelievable transformation.

Sarfaraz Khan’s weight-loss journey shocks internet; Kevin Pietersen in awe, urges THIS Indian batter to take inspiration

Australia’s Glenn Maxwell added another feather to his already impressive hat on Sunday (July 20) after he helped Australia win the opening T20I against the West Indies. Having played an 11-run knock against the West Indies at Sabina Park in Kingston, Maxwell leapfrogged Sir Don Bradman in the list of most runs by an Aussie batter in international cricket. Maxwell’s feat means he now has 7004 runs in 273 matches on the elite list of batters.&nbsp;<h2>Maxwell joins elite list&nbsp;</h2>The Aussie all-rounder is one of the best in the business and his latest knock came in the thrilling three-wicket win. Bradman has 6996 runs in 52 Test matches and averaged nearly 100 in his red-ball career. On the other hand, Maxwell has averaged 31.69 and has represented Australia in all three formats, helping them win the T20 World Cup and the ODI World Cup. During this period he has 10 hundreds and 34 fifties, highlighting his importance as one of the best players in the world.&nbsp;&nbsp;Maxwell’s most memorable knock was against Afghanistan when he scored 201 unbeaten while being injured. It is also the highest individual score by a batter in an ODI match in a chase, as Australia chased down a 293-run target after being 93/7 at one point in the 2023 ODI World Cup contest.&nbsp;&nbsp;ALSO READ |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-ind-vs-eng-knee-injury-likely-to-end-nitish-kumar-reddy-s-england-tour-problems-worsen-for-team-india-1753068348803"> IND vs ENG: Knee injury likely to end Nitish Kumar Reddy's England tour, problems worsen for Team India</a><h2>Most runs for Australia in ODIs</h2>Ricky Ponting – 27,483 RunsDavid Warner – 18,995 RunsSteve Waugh – 18496 RunsAlan Border – 17698 RunsSteve Smith – 17371 Runs<h2>Australia beat West Indies in first T20I</h2>An 80-run partnership between Cameron Green and debutant Mitch Owen led Australia to a three-wicket victory over the West Indies with seven balls to spare. The Windies made 8-189, a total that would have been much higher had Ben Dwarshuis not taken three wickets in four balls in the penultimate over to put the brakes on the hosts' impressive charge. Australia lost Jake Fraser-McGurk for just 2 in the second over of the chase, and regular wickets thereafter.&nbsp;But half centuries to Owen and Green pushed down the required rate enough so that even with some late wobbles, Australia had enough composure to see the chase to its conclusion.

Having played an 11-run knock against the West Indies at Sabina Park in Kingston, Glenn Maxwell leapfrogged Sir Don Bradman in the list of most runs by an Aussie batter in international cricket.

Australia’s Glenn Maxwell added another feather to his already impressive hat on Sunday (July 20) after he helped Australia win the opening T20I against the West Indies. Having played an 11-run knock against the West Indies at Sabina Park in Kingston, Maxwell leapfrogged Sir Don Bradman in the list of most runs by an Aussie batter in international cricket. Maxwell’s feat means he now has 7004 runs in 273 matches on the elite list of batters. Maxwell joins elite list The Aussie all-rounder is one of the best in the business and his latest knock came in the thrilling three-wicket win. Bradman has 6996 runs in 52 Test matches and averaged nearly 100 in his red-ball career. On the other hand, Maxwell has averaged 31.69 and has represented Australia in all three formats, helping them win the T20 World Cup and the ODI World Cup. During this period he has 10 hundreds and 34 fifties, highlighting his importance as one of the best players in the world. Maxwell’s most memorable knock was against Afghanistan when he scored 201 unbeaten while being injured. It is also the highest individual score by a batter in an ODI match in a chase, as Australia chased down a 293-run target after being 93/7 at one point in the 2023 ODI World Cup contest. ALSO READ | IND vs ENG: Knee injury likely to end Nitish Kumar Reddy's England tour, problems worsen for Team India Most runs for Australia in ODIs Ricky Ponting – 27,483 Runs David Warner – 18,995 Runs Steve Waugh – 18496 Runs Alan Border – 17698 Runs Steve Smith – 17371 Runs Australia beat West Indies in first T20I An 80-run partnership between Cameron Green and debutant Mitch Owen led Australia to a three-wicket victory over the West Indies with seven balls to spare. The Windies made 8-189, a total that would have been much higher had Ben Dwarshuis not taken three wickets in four balls in the penultimate over to put the brakes on the hosts' impressive charge. Australia lost Jake Fraser-McGurk for just 2 in the second over of the chase, and regular wickets thereafter. But half centuries to Owen and Green pushed down the required rate enough so that even with some late wobbles, Australia had enough composure to see the chase to its conclusion.

Having played an 11-run knock against the West Indies at Sabina Park in Kingston, Glenn Maxwell leapfrogged Sir Don Bradman in the list of most runs by an Aussie batter in international cricket.

WI vs AUS, 1st T20I: Glenn Maxwell breaks Don Bradman's THIS record as Australia go 1-0 up in series

Pakistan's newest coach Mike Hesson has called out the Mirpur pitch used during the first T20I against Bangladesh on Sunday (Jul 20) which his team lost by a fair margin. Hesson, while criticising the pitch, did acknowledge failure from the batters' end as well. Bangladesh, meanwhile, are high after backing up with their maiden T20I series win in Sri Lanka with a dominant win against Pakistan to start off the three-match series. Despite the pitch being not ideal, as said by Pak coach, Fakhar Zaman did play his shots and scored 44 off 34 to show a little more application could have averted this loss.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ravindra-jadeja-only-player-from-2014-manchester-test-vs-england-and-he-was-india-s-worst-batter-1752861719097">Jadeja only player from 2014 Manchester Test vs ENG &amp; he was worst India batter</a>"I think (the pitch) is not ideal for anybody," Hesson said after the match. "Teams are trying to prepare for the Asia Cup or the (T20) World Cup. It is not acceptable. It is still no excuse for some of the decisions we made with the bat. But this pitch is not up to international standards. You need good cricket wickets to develop cricketers. There was some good wickets during the BPL, to be fair. It is not up to the standard when international cricket is being played."Bangladesh opener Parvez Hossain Emon, who won Player of the Match for his unbeaten 56, disagreed with the Pak coach and said the visitors could not 'adjust to the pitch. as they chased down 111-run target with seven wickets in hand."We didn't feel (it was a bad pitch) as we chased it down in less than 16 overs," he said. "We could have scored 150-160 runs if we batted the full 20 overs. It may be so that they couldn't adjust to the pitch. We adjusted better than them. The Dhaka pitch usually benefits the bowlers. We tried to assess the wicket quickly. It was our first plan."The second of the third T20I is scheduled to played on Tuesday (Jul 22) at the same venue and so is the final match on July 24.

Bangladesh opener Parvez Hossain Emon, who won Player of the Match for his unbeaten 56, disagreed with the Pak coach and said the visitors could not 'adjust to the pitch.'

Pakistan's newest coach Mike Hesson has called out the Mirpur pitch used during the first T20I against Bangladesh on Sunday (Jul 20) which his team lost by a fair margin. Hesson, while criticising the pitch, did acknowledge failure from the batters' end as well. Bangladesh, meanwhile, are high after backing up with their maiden T20I series win in Sri Lanka with a dominant win against Pakistan to start off the three-match series. Despite the pitch being not ideal, as said by Pak coach, Fakhar Zaman did play his shots and scored 44 off 34 to show a little more application could have averted this loss. Also Read - Jadeja only player from 2014 Manchester Test vs ENG & he was worst India batter "I think (the pitch) is not ideal for anybody," Hesson said after the match. "Teams are trying to prepare for the Asia Cup or the (T20) World Cup. It is not acceptable. It is still no excuse for some of the decisions we made with the bat. But this pitch is not up to international standards. You need good cricket wickets to develop cricketers. There was some good wickets during the BPL, to be fair. It is not up to the standard when international cricket is being played." Bangladesh opener Parvez Hossain Emon, who won Player of the Match for his unbeaten 56, disagreed with the Pak coach and said the visitors could not 'adjust to the pitch. as they chased down 111-run target with seven wickets in hand. "We didn't feel (it was a bad pitch) as we chased it down in less than 16 overs," he said. "We could have scored 150-160 runs if we batted the full 20 overs. It may be so that they couldn't adjust to the pitch. We adjusted better than them. The Dhaka pitch usually benefits the bowlers. We tried to assess the wicket quickly. It was our first plan." The second of the third T20I is scheduled to played on Tuesday (Jul 22) at the same venue and so is the final match on July 24.

Bangladesh opener Parvez Hossain Emon, who won Player of the Match for his unbeaten 56, disagreed with the Pak coach and said the visitors could not 'adjust to the pitch.'

PAK coach Hesson says pitch 'not up to the standard' after loss against Bangladesh in 1st T20I

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially confirmed the exit of Nitish Kumar Reddy from the England Test series after he suffered ligament damage on Sunday (July 20). The board also ruled out Arshdeep Singh from the fourth Test in Manchester, while he will be available for the Oval Test as required. The announcement came with little over 48 hours remaining for the Manchester Test as the Indian side searches for parity in the five-match series, where they trail 2-1.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨 Squad Update: Nitish Kumar Reddy ruled out of the series. Arshdeep Singh ruled out of fourth Test 🚨 The Men’s Selection Committee has added Anshul Kamboj to the squad. More details here - <a href="https://t.co/qx1cRCdGs0">https://t.co/qx1cRCdGs0</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ENGvIND?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ENGvIND</a>&mdash; BCCI (@BCCI) <a href="https://twitter.com/BCCI/status/1947178528946168173?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Nitish Kumar Reddy ruled out of series</h2>“All-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has been ruled out of the remaining two Tests owing to a left knee injury. Nitish will fly back home and the team wishes him a speedy recovery.&nbsp;“Arshdeep Singh has been ruled out of the fourth Test against England at Manchester. He sustained an impact injury to his left thumb while bowling in the nets at a training session in Beckenham. The BCCI Medical Team is monitoring his progress,” a BCCI release read.&nbsp;&nbsp;Reddy suffered damage to his ligaments while in the gym, after which he was taken for scans. It was later revealed that he won’t be able to continue in the series and now faces an extended time out.&nbsp;On the other hand, Arshdeep will also miss out on the Manchester Test but will continue with the side as he could be fit for the Oval Test. He suffered an impact injury to his thumb in nets in the build-up to the Manchester Test, which starts on Wednesday (July 23).&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-ind-vs-eng-knee-injury-likely-to-end-nitish-kumar-reddy-s-england-tour-problems-worsen-for-team-india-1753068348803">IND vs ENG: Knee injury likely to end Nitish Kumar Reddy's England tour, problems worsen for Team India</a>&nbsp;Interestingly, there was no mention of Rishabh Pant, who is also suffering from a finger injury sustained in the Lord’s Test. However, it is suggested that Pant will feature in the Manchester Test as a specialist batter if he is not fit to keep wickets. Instead, Dhruv Jurel will play as the wicketkeeper, meaning Karun Nair’s place in the side hangs in the threat. &nbsp;&nbsp;India’s updated squad for fourth Test: Shubman Gill (C), Rishabh Pant (VC &amp; WK), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Kuldeep Yadav, Anshul Kamboj.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially confirmed the exit of Nitish Kumar Reddy from the England Test series after he suffered ligament damage on Sunday (July 20).

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially confirmed the exit of Nitish Kumar Reddy from the England Test series after he suffered ligament damage on Sunday (July 20). The board also ruled out Arshdeep Singh from the fourth Test in Manchester, while he will be available for the Oval Test as required. The announcement came with little over 48 hours remaining for the Manchester Test as the Indian side searches for parity in the five-match series, where they trail 2-1.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially confirmed the exit of Nitish Kumar Reddy from the England Test series after he suffered ligament damage on Sunday (July 20).

BCCI confirms Nitish Kumar Reddy out of England series; Arshdeep to miss Manchester Test

The International Cricket Council (ICC) will continue to support women cricketers from Afghanistan as it has clarified its stance with the latest initiative. With the Women’s ODI World Cup later in the year, followed by the T20 World Cup next year, the ICC has vowed to bring engagement opportunities for the female cricketers from Afghanistan, who are currently refugees. According to ICC’s latest statement, they will continue to give more exposure to female cricketers who have been in exile since the Taliban rule returned to Afghanistan in 2021.&nbsp;<h2>ICC to support Afghan women cricketers</h2>“These players will receive key engagement opportunities at ICC events, including the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 and the T20 World Cup next year in England, as well as through high-performance initiatives and domestic playing opportunities,” the ICC said in a statement.&nbsp;Females in Afghanistan are banned from participating in sports under the Taliban regime. With their return to power in 2021, few cricketers decided to flee the nation and have since been in exile. The initiative was discussed on Sunday in the meeting.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-ind-vs-eng-knee-injury-likely-to-end-nitish-kumar-reddy-s-england-tour-problems-worsen-for-team-india-1753068348803">IND vs ENG: Knee injury likely to end Nitish Kumar Reddy's England tour, problems worsen for Team India</a>&nbsp;The initiative is being led under the supervision of ICC Deputy Chair Imran Khwaja, in collaboration with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), and Cricket Australia (CA). The three boards had agreed during a previous meeting in Harare to come together in support of Afghan women cricketers and help chart a future for them within the global cricketing framework.&nbsp;The 2025 edition of the Women’s ODI World Cup will start on September 30, with the final taking place on November 2. India will be the official hosts of the tournament, with Sri Lanka acting as co-host only for matches involving Pakistan. As part of the hybrid model agreement, Pakistan won’t travel to India and vice versa. &nbsp;

With the Women’s ODI World Cup later in the year, followed by the T20 World Cup next year, the ICC has vowed to bring engagement opportunities for the female cricketers from Afghanistan, who are currently refugees. 

The International Cricket Council (ICC) will continue to support women cricketers from Afghanistan as it has clarified its stance with the latest initiative. With the Women’s ODI World Cup later in the year, followed by the T20 World Cup next year, the ICC has vowed to bring engagement opportunities for the female cricketers from Afghanistan, who are currently refugees. According to ICC’s latest statement, they will continue to give more exposure to female cricketers who have been in exile since the Taliban rule returned to Afghanistan in 2021. ICC to support Afghan women cricketers “These players will receive key engagement opportunities at ICC events, including the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 and the T20 World Cup next year in England, as well as through high-performance initiatives and domestic playing opportunities,” the ICC said in a statement. Females in Afghanistan are banned from participating in sports under the Taliban regime. With their return to power in 2021, few cricketers decided to flee the nation and have since been in exile. The initiative was discussed on Sunday in the meeting. ALSO READ | IND vs ENG: Knee injury likely to end Nitish Kumar Reddy's England tour, problems worsen for Team India The initiative is being led under the supervision of ICC Deputy Chair Imran Khwaja, in collaboration with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), and Cricket Australia (CA). The three boards had agreed during a previous meeting in Harare to come together in support of Afghan women cricketers and help chart a future for them within the global cricketing framework. The 2025 edition of the Women’s ODI World Cup will start on September 30, with the final taking place on November 2. India will be the official hosts of the tournament, with Sri Lanka acting as co-host only for matches involving Pakistan. As part of the hybrid model agreement, Pakistan won’t travel to India and vice versa.

With the Women’s ODI World Cup later in the year, followed by the T20 World Cup next year, the ICC has vowed to bring engagement opportunities for the female cricketers from Afghanistan, who are currently refugees.&nbsp;

'Players will receive key engagement opportunities': ICC to support Afghan women cricketers

Team India's injury problems are likely to worsen ahead of the Manchester Test, with Nitish Kumar Reddy set to sit out the remainder of the England tour. According to several reports, the Indian all-rounder has suffered a knee injury during a practice session in Manchester, which will keep him out of the Old Trafford contest. The Indian team is already facing an injury crisis, with Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh and Rishabh Pant already nursing minor issues, as the visitors trail 2-1 in the five-match Test series.<h2>Nitish Kumar Reddy ruled out of Test series?</h2>According to the prominent cricket website ESPNcricinfo, Reddy has suffered a knee injury while training in the gym on Sunday. It was later revealed that Reddy has suffered ligament damage, which could all but end his involvement in the Test series. He returned to the Indian team for the Edgbaston Test, playing a crucial role in India’s maiden win at the venue.&nbsp;&nbsp;On the other hand, management is also concerned about injuries to Akash Deep and Arshdeep Singh, as they are also doubtful for the Manchester Test. Akash Deep is suffering from a groin issue and facing a race against time to be fit for the match, while Arshdeep has also suffered a cut on his elbow in the nets.&nbsp;&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-2025-india-might-play-jasprit-bumrah-in-4th-test-manchester-after-two-pacers-ruled-out-with-injuries-1753015605627">IND vs ENG 2025: India might play Bumrah in Manchester after two fast bowlers ruled out with injuries</a>&nbsp;Rishabh Pant’s situation is no different as he too is nursing a finger injury suffered at Lord’s. Although he is not ruled out of the Manchester contest, he is unlikely to keep wickets. This means Dhruv Jurel will be playing as the wicketkeeper while Pant will be available only as a specialist batter.&nbsp;<h2>Is India ready to level series?</h2>Having lost two close contests in the series already, the Indian team will take plenty of heart going into the fourth Test. India lost by 22 runs at Lord’s and were unable to defend 371 runs at Headingley. A win for India at Old Trafford will see the series head into a decider at the Oval, while a draw will keep the series alive. However, a defeat for the visitors will see them concede the series 3-1 with one match remaining.

According to several reports, Nitish Kumar Reddy has suffered a knee injury during a practice session in Manchester, which will keep him out of the Old Trafford contest. 

Team India's injury problems are likely to worsen ahead of the Manchester Test, with Nitish Kumar Reddy set to sit out the remainder of the England tour. According to several reports, the Indian all-rounder has suffered a knee injury during a practice session in Manchester, which will keep him out of the Old Trafford contest. The Indian team is already facing an injury crisis, with Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh and Rishabh Pant already nursing minor issues, as the visitors trail 2-1 in the five-match Test series. Nitish Kumar Reddy ruled out of Test series? According to the prominent cricket website ESPNcricinfo, Reddy has suffered a knee injury while training in the gym on Sunday. It was later revealed that Reddy has suffered ligament damage, which could all but end his involvement in the Test series. He returned to the Indian team for the Edgbaston Test, playing a crucial role in India’s maiden win at the venue. On the other hand, management is also concerned about injuries to Akash Deep and Arshdeep Singh, as they are also doubtful for the Manchester Test. Akash Deep is suffering from a groin issue and facing a race against time to be fit for the match, while Arshdeep has also suffered a cut on his elbow in the nets. ALSO READ | IND vs ENG 2025: India might play Bumrah in Manchester after two fast bowlers ruled out with injuries Rishabh Pant’s situation is no different as he too is nursing a finger injury suffered at Lord’s. Although he is not ruled out of the Manchester contest, he is unlikely to keep wickets. This means Dhruv Jurel will be playing as the wicketkeeper while Pant will be available only as a specialist batter. Is India ready to level series? Having lost two close contests in the series already, the Indian team will take plenty of heart going into the fourth Test. India lost by 22 runs at Lord’s and were unable to defend 371 runs at Headingley. A win for India at Old Trafford will see the series head into a decider at the Oval, while a draw will keep the series alive. However, a defeat for the visitors will see them concede the series 3-1 with one match remaining.

According to several reports, Nitish Kumar Reddy has suffered a knee injury during a practice session in Manchester, which will keep him out of the Old Trafford contest.&nbsp;

IND vs ENG: Knee injury likely to end Nitish Kumar Reddy's England tour, problems worsen for Team India

Fast bowlers Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman rocked Pakistan for 110 before opener Parvez Hossain hit an unbeaten 50 as Bangladesh won the first Twenty20 international by seven wickets in Dhaka on Sunday (Jul 20). Taskin finished with 3-22 while Rahman grabbed 2-6 in his four economical overs to dismiss the visitors in 19.3 overs for Pakistan's lowest total against Bangladesh in all T20Is. Parvez smashed five sixes and three boundaries in his 39-ball 56 not out to help the home team chase down the target in 15.3 overs, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.&nbsp;Debutant Pakistan pacer Salman Mirza (2-23) jolted Bangladesh with wickets of Tanzid Hasan (one) and Litton Das (one) but Parvez and Towhid Hridoy (36) added 73 for the third wicket to ease up the chase.&nbsp;It was only Bangladesh's fourth win over Pakistan in 23 T20Is.&nbsp;For Pakistan, opener Fakhar Zaman top-scored with a 34-ball 44, which included six boundaries and a six, while Abbas Afridi scored 22 and Khushdil Shah 17.&nbsp;Pakistan's previous lowest T20I total against Bangladesh was 127-5 at the same venue in 2021.&nbsp;Litton admitted batting was not easy on a slow pitch.&nbsp;"It's not an easy wicket to bat on, but the way we batted, it looked good," said Litton. "We took early wickets and that's the key point."&nbsp;Pakistan skipper Salman Agha blamed poor batting.&nbsp;"It wasn't enough on the board as we lost wickets at regular intervals which we have to talk about before the second game," said Agha.&nbsp;Sent into bat, Pakistan had a disastrous start, with half the side dismissed for 46 in the eighth over with Saim Ayub (six), Mohammad Haris (four) and Agha (three) falling cheaply.&nbsp;Hasan Nawaz fell without scoring and Mohammad Nawaz made just three.&nbsp;Zaman, dropped on four and 30, added 24 for the sixth wicket before he was run out after being sent back by Khushdil Shah but was caught out of his crease.&nbsp;Shah and Abbas took Pakistan past the 100-mark during their 33-run stand for the seventh wicket.&nbsp;&nbsp;The remaining matches are on Tuesday and Thursday, also in Dhaka.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Parvez smashed five sixes and three boundaries in his 39-ball 56 not out to help the home team chase down the target in 15.3 overs, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

Fast bowlers Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman rocked Pakistan for 110 before opener Parvez Hossain hit an unbeaten 50 as Bangladesh won the first Twenty20 international by seven wickets in Dhaka on Sunday (Jul 20). Taskin finished with 3-22 while Rahman grabbed 2-6 in his four economical overs to dismiss the visitors in 19.3 overs for Pakistan's lowest total against Bangladesh in all T20Is. Parvez smashed five sixes and three boundaries in his 39-ball 56 not out to help the home team chase down the target in 15.3 overs, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Debutant Pakistan pacer Salman Mirza (2-23) jolted Bangladesh with wickets of Tanzid Hasan (one) and Litton Das (one) but Parvez and Towhid Hridoy (36) added 73 for the third wicket to ease up the chase. It was only Bangladesh's fourth win over Pakistan in 23 T20Is. For Pakistan, opener Fakhar Zaman top-scored with a 34-ball 44, which included six boundaries and a six, while Abbas Afridi scored 22 and Khushdil Shah 17. Pakistan's previous lowest T20I total against Bangladesh was 127-5 at the same venue in 2021. Litton admitted batting was not easy on a slow pitch. "It's not an easy wicket to bat on, but the way we batted, it looked good," said Litton. "We took early wickets and that's the key point." Pakistan skipper Salman Agha blamed poor batting. "It wasn't enough on the board as we lost wickets at regular intervals which we have to talk about before the second game," said Agha. Sent into bat, Pakistan had a disastrous start, with half the side dismissed for 46 in the eighth over with Saim Ayub (six), Mohammad Haris (four) and Agha (three) falling cheaply. Hasan Nawaz fell without scoring and Mohammad Nawaz made just three. Zaman, dropped on four and 30, added 24 for the sixth wicket before he was run out after being sent back by Khushdil Shah but was caught out of his crease. Shah and Abbas took Pakistan past the 100-mark during their 33-run stand for the seventh wicket. The remaining matches are on Tuesday and Thursday, also in Dhaka. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Parvez smashed five sixes and three boundaries in his 39-ball 56 not out to help the home team chase down the target in 15.3 overs, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

Clinical Bangladesh crush Pakistan by seven wickets in 1st T20I

From Chris Gayle to Babar Azam, here's a look at the top five batters fastest to score 5000 runs in T20 cricket. Surprisingly, only one Indian is on the list.

From Chris Gayle to Babar Azam, here's a look at the top five batters fastest to score 5000 runs in T20 cricket. Surprisingly, only one Indian is on the list.

From Chris Gayle to Babar Azam: 5 batters fastest to 5000 T20 runs, only one Indian on list

From Rashid Khan to Adil Rashid, here's a look at top seven bowlers with most wickets in T20Is.

From Rashid Khan to Adil Rashid, here's a look at top seven bowlers with most wickets in T20Is.

From Rashid Khan to Adil Rashid: 7 bowlers with most wickets in T20Is, no Indian on list

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has snubbed BCCI’s request to host one of the next three World Test Championship (WTC) finals (in the current FTP till 2031) after granting England the hosting rights for the 2027, 2029 and 2031 editions. In the latest development, England will remain the host of the coveted WTC Finals, having staged the previous three (2021, 2023 and 2025). In a public announcement on Sunday (Jul 20), the ICC granted England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) the hosting rights after reviewing the board’s successful record of hosting the decider in the whites.&nbsp;“The Board also confirmed the awarding of hosting rights for the ICC World Test Championship Finals for the 2027, 2029, and 2031 editions to the England and Wales Cricket Board, following a successful track record in hosting recent finals,” the official release read. &nbsp;Meanwhile, the decision was taken during the ICC’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Singapore. &nbsp;While the Rose Bowl in Southampton hosted the maiden WTC Final (in 2021), where New Zealand beat India to win their first ICC title since the Champions Trophy win in 2000, Australia beat Rohit Sharma-led Indian Team in the next edition’s final in 2023 at the Oval in London. However, in the latest WTC Final between the defending champions Australia and South Africa, the Proteas won the contest, bagging their first ICC trophy in 27 years. The Lord’s in London hosted the 2025 WTC Final.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-2025-india-might-play-jasprit-bumrah-in-4th-test-manchester-after-two-pacers-ruled-out-with-injuries-1753015605627">IND vs ENG 2025: India might play Bumrah in Manchester after two fast bowlers ruled out with injuries</a> &nbsp;A PTI report in May also read that the BCCI contemplated hosting the WTC Final in the 2025-2027 window, with discussions (regarding the same) held during the ICC’s chief executives committee in Zimbabwe earlier this year. This time, at the Lord’s, India failed to reach the summit clash despite leading the points tally for most of the previous cycle, with South Africa and Australia winning the race.&nbsp; &nbsp;“Lord’s is a place synonymous with Test cricket and this was a match fitting of both the occasion and the venue,” ICC Chair Jay Shah had said in a statement shortly after South Africa’s triumph. “This was the third instalment of the ICC World Test Championship Final, the first at Lord’s, and those involved in preparing the playing surfaces, delivering the match and hosting the teams and supporters should be very proud of the show they helped put on.” &nbsp;Meanwhile, the current WTC cycle (2025-2027) has Australia leading the chart with three wins in as many games, with India sitting in fourth place with just one win in three contested matches thus far.&nbsp;

In the latest development, England will remain the host of the coveted WTC Finals, having staged the previous three (2021, 2023 and 2025).

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has snubbed BCCI’s request to host one of the next three World Test Championship (WTC) finals (in the current FTP till 2031) after granting England the hosting rights for the 2027, 2029 and 2031 editions. In the latest development, England will remain the host of the coveted WTC Finals, having staged the previous three (2021, 2023 and 2025). In a public announcement on Sunday (Jul 20), the ICC granted England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) the hosting rights after reviewing the board’s successful record of hosting the decider in the whites. “The Board also confirmed the awarding of hosting rights for the ICC World Test Championship Finals for the 2027, 2029, and 2031 editions to the England and Wales Cricket Board, following a successful track record in hosting recent finals,” the official release read. Meanwhile, the decision was taken during the ICC’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Singapore. While the Rose Bowl in Southampton hosted the maiden WTC Final (in 2021), where New Zealand beat India to win their first ICC title since the Champions Trophy win in 2000, Australia beat Rohit Sharma-led Indian Team in the next edition’s final in 2023 at the Oval in London. However, in the latest WTC Final between the defending champions Australia and South Africa, the Proteas won the contest, bagging their first ICC trophy in 27 years. The Lord’s in London hosted the 2025 WTC Final. Also read | IND vs ENG 2025: India might play Bumrah in Manchester after two fast bowlers ruled out with injuries A PTI report in May also read that the BCCI contemplated hosting the WTC Final in the 2025-2027 window, with discussions (regarding the same) held during the ICC’s chief executives committee in Zimbabwe earlier this year. This time, at the Lord’s, India failed to reach the summit clash despite leading the points tally for most of the previous cycle, with South Africa and Australia winning the race. “Lord’s is a place synonymous with Test cricket and this was a match fitting of both the occasion and the venue,” ICC Chair Jay Shah had said in a statement shortly after South Africa’s triumph. “This was the third instalment of the ICC World Test Championship Final, the first at Lord’s, and those involved in preparing the playing surfaces, delivering the match and hosting the teams and supporters should be very proud of the show they helped put on.” Meanwhile, the current WTC cycle (2025-2027) has Australia leading the chart with three wins in as many games, with India sitting in fourth place with just one win in three contested matches thus far.

In the latest development, England will remain the host of the coveted WTC Finals, having staged the previous three (2021, 2023 and 2025).

BCCI snubbed as ICC grants England hosting rights of WTC finals in 2027, 2029 and 2031

Team India has a selection dilemma ahead of the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford in Manchester starting next Wednesday (Jul 23). Considering Jasprit Bumrah’s restricted playing time in the UK due to his back-related injury issues, Team India might play him back-to-back games on this tour, which the team doctors advised against ahead of the series, and it’s because of the growing uncertainty around two other seamers – Arshdeep Singh and Akash Deep, who suffered respective injuries following the Lord’s Test that India lost by 22 runs. While Akash Deep was part of the playing XI in that game, Arshdeep was yet to make his Test debut.&nbsp;Bumrah is India’s second-highest wicket-taker thus far in this series, picking 12 wickets in two contested matches, including picking five-fors in both games. India, however, failed to win the two matches he featured in (Leeds and Lord’s), but won the second one at Edgbaston, where India rested him as part of his playing-time itinerary on this English tour. &nbsp;Now that he has played two out of the three matches he was supposed to play in, Bumrah must play only one of the remaining two to ensure his body doesn’t break like it did on the tour Down Under; however, there, India made him play all five matches.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-2025-james-anderson-feels-out-of-place-sharing-name-with-sachin-tendulkar-on-trophy-1753010790389">‘I hold him in such regard,’ James Anderson on feeling ‘out of place’ sharing name with Sachin Tendulkar</a> &nbsp;With two other pacers likely out of contention for the fourth Test, Team India is not without many options to choose from. Mohammed Siraj, who played all three Tests and is a leading wicket-taker thus far (13 scalps), could retain his place, with Bumrah also playing the fourth Test, leaving the Indian management with one off Prasidh Krishna, Shardul Thakur and just-recalled seamer Anshul Kamboj as the first-change quick.<h2>What happened to Arshdeep and Akash Deep? &nbsp;</h2>Team India could have rested Bumrah in Manchester and played uncapped Arshdeep Singh in his place; however, an untimely injury to him during a training session in Beckenham on Thursday, with Akash Deep also suffering an injury, forced the management to change plans at the last minute. &nbsp;While the left-handed seamer Arshdeep Singh hurt his bowling arm in his follow-through during practice, Akash Deep picked up a groin niggle, the signs of which he showed during the Lord’s Test.&nbsp; &nbsp;Although Shardul is another pace-bowling option Team India could use in Manchester, India's assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate hinted at retaining Bumrah in the fourth Test, with uncapped Anshul Kamboj, a stocky right-arm pacer, could enter the selection frame.&nbsp;

Now that he has played two out of the three matches he was supposed to play in, Bumrah must play only one of the remaining two to ensure his body doesn’t break like it did on the tour Down Under; however, there, India made him play all five matches.

Team India has a selection dilemma ahead of the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford in Manchester starting next Wednesday (Jul 23). Considering Jasprit Bumrah’s restricted playing time in the UK due to his back-related injury issues, Team India might play him back-to-back games on this tour, which the team doctors advised against ahead of the series, and it’s because of the growing uncertainty around two other seamers – Arshdeep Singh and Akash Deep, who suffered respective injuries following the Lord’s Test that India lost by 22 runs. While Akash Deep was part of the playing XI in that game, Arshdeep was yet to make his Test debut. Bumrah is India’s second-highest wicket-taker thus far in this series, picking 12 wickets in two contested matches, including picking five-fors in both games. India, however, failed to win the two matches he featured in (Leeds and Lord’s), but won the second one at Edgbaston, where India rested him as part of his playing-time itinerary on this English tour. Now that he has played two out of the three matches he was supposed to play in, Bumrah must play only one of the remaining two to ensure his body doesn’t break like it did on the tour Down Under; however, there, India made him play all five matches. Also read | ‘I hold him in such regard,’ James Anderson on feeling ‘out of place’ sharing name with Sachin Tendulkar With two other pacers likely out of contention for the fourth Test, Team India is not without many options to choose from. Mohammed Siraj, who played all three Tests and is a leading wicket-taker thus far (13 scalps), could retain his place, with Bumrah also playing the fourth Test, leaving the Indian management with one off Prasidh Krishna, Shardul Thakur and just-recalled seamer Anshul Kamboj as the first-change quick. What happened to Arshdeep and Akash Deep? Team India could have rested Bumrah in Manchester and played uncapped Arshdeep Singh in his place; however, an untimely injury to him during a training session in Beckenham on Thursday, with Akash Deep also suffering an injury, forced the management to change plans at the last minute. While the left-handed seamer Arshdeep Singh hurt his bowling arm in his follow-through during practice, Akash Deep picked up a groin niggle, the signs of which he showed during the Lord’s Test. Although Shardul is another pace-bowling option Team India could use in Manchester, India's assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate hinted at retaining Bumrah in the fourth Test, with uncapped Anshul Kamboj, a stocky right-arm pacer, could enter the selection frame.

Now that he has played two out of the three matches he was supposed to play in, Bumrah must play only one of the remaining two to ensure his body doesn’t break like it did on the tour Down Under; however, there, India made him play all five matches.

IND vs ENG 2025: India might play Bumrah in Manchester after two fast bowlers ruled out with injuries

From Lasith Malinga to Waqar Younis, here's a look at the top five bowlers fastest to take 300 wickets in ODIs.

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From Lasith Malinga to Waqar Younis: 5 bowlers fastest to 300 ODI wickets

The Anderson-Tendulkar trophy, renamed ahead of the ongoing marquee five-match Test series between England and India (in England), sparked a social media debate over Anderson’s name being placed ahead of Sachin, with several former cricketers criticising this. Anderson, who leads the name of this new trophy (formerly known as the Pataudi trophy), feels ‘he is out of place’ sharing it with cricket’s greatest batter. Even though he enjoyed bowling and dismissing Sachin during their countless face-offs across formats back in the day, Anderson said that because he keeps Sachin in such high regard, associating himself with him on a trophy feels odd.&nbsp;Speaking to Sky Sports ahead of the fourth Test of this Anderson-Tendulkar trophy at Old Trafford in Manchester, Anderson said, "I feel completely out of place when I see myself alongside him with the trophy. As I said, I hold him in such high regard.” &nbsp;Anderson, who turned 42 this year, announced his international retirement last year after his final Test against the West Indies at Lord’s, the venue where he made his Test debut in 2002. The swing master finished his glorious Test career with 704 wickets – the most by a pacer in the format and third-highest overall. Regarded as perhaps the greatest English bowler of all time, Anderson feels strange while receiving compliments.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-pakistan-wcl-2025-match-massive-blow-leading-sponsor-disassociates-after-match-called-off-pahalgam-terror-attack-1753005931706">Massive blow to WCL as leading sponsor disassociates after India-Pakistan match called off</a> &nbsp;“It is strange that when people talk about what I have achieved in cricket, like when I hear about it, as if someone's talking about someone else, if that makes sense,” explained Anderson in his interview. “Like I don't feel it is me who has achieved all this. It sounds really strange, but that is how my head works. I just can't quite believe the things that come with playing for such a long time.”<h2>India in England &nbsp;</h2>Team India trails 1-2 in this five-match series after losing the third Test at the Lord’s in London. England won the series opener at Headingley in Leeds but lost the next one at Edgbaston. The win at Lord’s keeps their nose ahead in this series as the action moves to Old Trafford, where the fourth match begins on coming Wednesday (Jul 23).&nbsp; &nbsp;Meanwhile, the newly-appointed Indian Test captain, Shubman Gill, leads the run-scoring chart with 607 runs in three contested matches, while ace quick Mohammed Siraj tops the wicket-taking tally with 13 to his name thus far. Jasprit Bumrah, who played two of the three contested matches, is second on the list with 12 wickets to his name, including two five-fors in each game.&nbsp;

Anderson, who turned 42 this year, announced his international retirement last year after his final Test against the West Indies at Lord’s, the venue where he made his Test debut in 2002.

The Anderson-Tendulkar trophy, renamed ahead of the ongoing marquee five-match Test series between England and India (in England), sparked a social media debate over Anderson’s name being placed ahead of Sachin, with several former cricketers criticising this. Anderson, who leads the name of this new trophy (formerly known as the Pataudi trophy), feels ‘he is out of place’ sharing it with cricket’s greatest batter. Even though he enjoyed bowling and dismissing Sachin during their countless face-offs across formats back in the day, Anderson said that because he keeps Sachin in such high regard, associating himself with him on a trophy feels odd. Speaking to Sky Sports ahead of the fourth Test of this Anderson-Tendulkar trophy at Old Trafford in Manchester, Anderson said, "I feel completely out of place when I see myself alongside him with the trophy. As I said, I hold him in such high regard.” Anderson, who turned 42 this year, announced his international retirement last year after his final Test against the West Indies at Lord’s, the venue where he made his Test debut in 2002. The swing master finished his glorious Test career with 704 wickets – the most by a pacer in the format and third-highest overall. Regarded as perhaps the greatest English bowler of all time, Anderson feels strange while receiving compliments. Also read | Massive blow to WCL as leading sponsor disassociates after India-Pakistan match called off “It is strange that when people talk about what I have achieved in cricket, like when I hear about it, as if someone's talking about someone else, if that makes sense,” explained Anderson in his interview. “Like I don't feel it is me who has achieved all this. It sounds really strange, but that is how my head works. I just can't quite believe the things that come with playing for such a long time.” India in England Team India trails 1-2 in this five-match series after losing the third Test at the Lord’s in London. England won the series opener at Headingley in Leeds but lost the next one at Edgbaston. The win at Lord’s keeps their nose ahead in this series as the action moves to Old Trafford, where the fourth match begins on coming Wednesday (Jul 23). Meanwhile, the newly-appointed Indian Test captain, Shubman Gill, leads the run-scoring chart with 607 runs in three contested matches, while ace quick Mohammed Siraj tops the wicket-taking tally with 13 to his name thus far. Jasprit Bumrah, who played two of the three contested matches, is second on the list with 12 wickets to his name, including two five-fors in each game.

Anderson, who turned 42 this year, announced his international retirement last year after his final Test against the West Indies at Lord’s, the venue where he made his Test debut in 2002.

‘I hold him in such regard,’ James Anderson on feeling ‘out of place’ sharing name with Sachin Tendulkar

From Sourav Ganguly to Rahul Dravid, here's a look at five Indian legends who never won an ICC World Cup.

From Sourav Ganguly to Rahul Dravid, here's a look at five Indian legends who never won an ICC World Cup.

From Sourav Ganguly to Rahul Dravid: 5 Indian legends who never won an ICC World Cup

The India vs Pakistan veterans’ cricket match, scheduled for Sunday (Jul 21) at Edgbaston in Birmingham, is now cancelled after several Indian players, including former opener Shikhar Dhawan, withdrew their names from it citing the Pahalgam terror attack in April this year. The decision came after the players, also including Harbhajan Singh and the Pathan brothers, faced criticism on social media for agreeing to play Pakistan in the World Championship of Legends (WCL). However, the tournament, co-owned by Bollywood superstar Ajay Devgan, suffered another massive blow after one of its leading sponsors decided against continuing despite a five-year sponsorship agreement with the WCL.&nbsp;EaseMyTrip, WCL’s leading sponsor, stepped aside from honouring its commitment, citing its stance not to associate itself with any tournament or event that includes Pakistan cricketers.&nbsp; &nbsp;Taking to their social media handle, EaseMyTrip posted, “Despite entering into a 5-year sponsorship agreement with the World Championship of Legends (WCL) two years ago, our stance has always been clear—EaseMyTrip will not be associated with or participate in any WCL match involving Pakistan. &nbsp;“We proudly continue to support the India Champions and stand firmly by our team. However, as a matter of principle, we do not support or promote any match that includes Pakistan. This position was communicated unambiguously to the WCL team from the beginning. &nbsp;“EaseMyTrip supports Team India, but will not engage in any match featuring Pakistan. &nbsp;Let’s bring the cup home. &nbsp;Bharat First. Always 🇮🇳.”

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The WCL also posted a message on its social media handles, explaining that despite knowing what happened (on April 22) in Pahalgam, Kashmir, where Pakistan-based terrorists killed 26 innocent lives in broad daylight, all tourists from India and abroad, they decided to have Pakistan participate in the tournament.&nbsp; &nbsp;"After hearing the news that the Pakistan hockey team will be coming to India this year, and seeing the recent India vs Pakistan volleyball match along with a few other fixtures between the two nations in different sports, we thought of continuing with the India vs Pakistan match at WCL, just to create some happy memories for people around the globe. But maybe in the process, we ended up hurting the feelings of many and stirring emotions." &nbsp;“Hence, we have decided to call off the India-Pakistan match. We sincerely apologise again for hurting the sentiments and hope people will understand that all we ever wanted was to bring a few happy moments to the fans.”

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Meanwhile, last year during the tournament’s inaugural edition, India had beaten Pakistan in Birmingham.&nbsp;

The decision came after the players, also including Harbhajan Singh and the Pathan brothers, faced criticism on social media for agreeing to play Pakistan in the World Championship of Legends (WCL).

The India vs Pakistan veterans’ cricket match, scheduled for Sunday (Jul 21) at Edgbaston in Birmingham, is now cancelled after several Indian players, including former opener Shikhar Dhawan, withdrew their names from it citing the Pahalgam terror attack in April this year. The decision came after the players, also including Harbhajan Singh and the Pathan brothers, faced criticism on social media for agreeing to play Pakistan in the World Championship of Legends (WCL). However, the tournament, co-owned by Bollywood superstar Ajay Devgan, suffered another massive blow after one of its leading sponsors decided against continuing despite a five-year sponsorship agreement with the WCL. EaseMyTrip, WCL’s leading sponsor, stepped aside from honouring its commitment, citing its stance not to associate itself with any tournament or event that includes Pakistan cricketers. Taking to their social media handle, EaseMyTrip posted, “Despite entering into a 5-year sponsorship agreement with the World Championship of Legends (WCL) two years ago, our stance has always been clear—EaseMyTrip will not be associated with or participate in any WCL match involving Pakistan. “We proudly continue to support the India Champions and stand firmly by our team. However, as a matter of principle, we do not support or promote any match that includes Pakistan. This position was communicated unambiguously to the WCL team from the beginning. “EaseMyTrip supports Team India, but will not engage in any match featuring Pakistan. Let’s bring the cup home. Bharat First. Always 🇮🇳.”

The decision came after the players, also including Harbhajan Singh and the Pathan brothers, faced criticism on social media for agreeing to play Pakistan in the World Championship of Legends (WCL).

Massive blow to WCL as leading sponsor disassociates after India-Pakistan match called off

The Indian team could have serious concerns ahead of the upcoming Manchester Test as they face tough selection calls with injuries to Akash Deep and Arshdeep Singh. According to reports, Akash Deep is suffering from a groin issue and is facing a race against time to be fit for the Manchester Test. Indian team management is already worried about Arshdeep Singh as he struggles with an injury sustained during a practice session.<h2>Akash Deep out of Manchester Test?</h2>"We'll take a call on the combination we play, particularly given the Arshdeep situation as well, we'll make that call closer to Manchester. He took a cut while he was bowling, so we have to see how bad the cut is. Obviously the medical team has taken him off to see a doctor and obviously if he needs stitches or doesn't need stitches that's going to be important to our planning for the next few days,” India’s assistant coach Ten Doeschate said.&nbsp;The Indian team is already struggling with injuries to Arshdeep Singh and Rishabh Pant who are facing race against time to be fit for the fourth Test. Ahead of the huge contest, the Indian team management reportedly added Anshul Kamboj to the squad amid injury concerns to Arshdeep and now Akash Deep.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/after-antony-jadon-sancho-is-bryan-mbeumo-another-recipe-for-disaster-at-manchester-united-1752911099993">After Antony, Jadon Sancho is Bryan Mbeumo another recipe for disaster at Manchester United?</a><h2>Is India ready to level series?</h2>Having lost two close contests in the series already, the Indian team will take plenty of heart going into the fourth Test. India lost by 22 runs at Lord’s and were unable to defend 371 runs at Headingley. A win for India at Old Trafford will see the series head into a decider at the Oval, while a draw will keep the series alive. However, a defeat for the visitors will see them concede the series 3-1 with one match remaining.

According to reports, Akash Deep is suffering from a groin issue and is facing a race against time to be fit for the Manchester Test. Indian team management is already worried about Arshdeep Singh as he struggles with an injury sustained during a practice session.

The Indian team could have serious concerns ahead of the upcoming Manchester Test as they face tough selection calls with injuries to Akash Deep and Arshdeep Singh. According to reports, Akash Deep is suffering from a groin issue and is facing a race against time to be fit for the Manchester Test. Indian team management is already worried about Arshdeep Singh as he struggles with an injury sustained during a practice session. Akash Deep out of Manchester Test? "We'll take a call on the combination we play, particularly given the Arshdeep situation as well, we'll make that call closer to Manchester. He took a cut while he was bowling, so we have to see how bad the cut is. Obviously the medical team has taken him off to see a doctor and obviously if he needs stitches or doesn't need stitches that's going to be important to our planning for the next few days,” India’s assistant coach Ten Doeschate said. The Indian team is already struggling with injuries to Arshdeep Singh and Rishabh Pant who are facing race against time to be fit for the fourth Test. Ahead of the huge contest, the Indian team management reportedly added Anshul Kamboj to the squad amid injury concerns to Arshdeep and now Akash Deep. ALSO READ | After Antony, Jadon Sancho is Bryan Mbeumo another recipe for disaster at Manchester United? Is India ready to level series? Having lost two close contests in the series already, the Indian team will take plenty of heart going into the fourth Test. India lost by 22 runs at Lord’s and were unable to defend 371 runs at Headingley. A win for India at Old Trafford will see the series head into a decider at the Oval, while a draw will keep the series alive. However, a defeat for the visitors will see them concede the series 3-1 with one match remaining.

According to reports, Akash Deep is suffering from a groin issue and is facing a race against time to be fit for the Manchester Test. Indian team management is already worried about Arshdeep Singh as he struggles with an injury sustained during a practice session.

IND vs ENG: Injuries plague Indian camp again, Askah Deep battling groin issue ahead of Manchester Test

Team India will have their eyes set on the Manchester Test as they search for parity in the five-match Test series against hosts England. Ahead of the huge contest, the Indian team management has reportedly added Anshul Kamboj to the squad amid injury concerns to Arshdeep Singh. India currently trail 1-2 in the series, at least needing a draw at Old Trafford to keep the series alive.&nbsp;<h2>India add Anshul Kamboj to squad</h2>According to a report from India Today, Kamboj will be part of the Indian squad, having represented India A last month before the series began. He will join the Indian squad for the Manchester Test, which starts on Wednesday, as the management wants to avoid any last-moment tussle with injuries. Jasprit Bumrah is likely to be rested for the Test match due to workload management, with Arshdeep Singh and Prasidh Krishna in frame for a place in the Playing XI.&nbsp;&nbsp;However, Kamboj, who represented Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League, will now be in the frame for a spot in the Playing XI. Kamboj bagged eight wickets in the season from as many games at an average of 21.50 and an economy of 8.&nbsp;&nbsp;He came into the limelight during the Ranji Trophy contest between Haryana and Kerala, having achieved a rare feat of picking 10 wickets in an innings while playing in Rohtak. He became just the third bowler to achieve the rare 10-wicket haul feat in the Ranji Trophy, ending with figures of 49/10. &nbsp;&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/after-antony-jadon-sancho-is-bryan-mbeumo-another-recipe-for-disaster-at-manchester-united-1752911099993">After Antony, Jadon Sancho is Bryan Mbeumo another recipe for disaster at Manchester United?</a><h2>Is India ready to level series?</h2>Having lost two close contests in the series already, the Indian team will take plenty of heart going into the fourth Test. India lost by 22 runs at Lord’s and were unable to defend 371 runs at Headingley. A win for India at Old Trafford will see the series head into a decider at the Oval, while a draw will keep the series alive. However, a defeat for the visitors will see them concede the series 3-1 with one match remaining.

Ahead of the huge contest, the Indian team management has reportedly added Anshul Kamboj to the squad amid injury concerns to Arshdeep Singh.

Team India will have their eyes set on the Manchester Test as they search for parity in the five-match Test series against hosts England. Ahead of the huge contest, the Indian team management has reportedly added Anshul Kamboj to the squad amid injury concerns to Arshdeep Singh. India currently trail 1-2 in the series, at least needing a draw at Old Trafford to keep the series alive. India add Anshul Kamboj to squad According to a report from India Today, Kamboj will be part of the Indian squad, having represented India A last month before the series began. He will join the Indian squad for the Manchester Test, which starts on Wednesday, as the management wants to avoid any last-moment tussle with injuries. Jasprit Bumrah is likely to be rested for the Test match due to workload management, with Arshdeep Singh and Prasidh Krishna in frame for a place in the Playing XI. However, Kamboj, who represented Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League, will now be in the frame for a spot in the Playing XI. Kamboj bagged eight wickets in the season from as many games at an average of 21.50 and an economy of 8. He came into the limelight during the Ranji Trophy contest between Haryana and Kerala, having achieved a rare feat of picking 10 wickets in an innings while playing in Rohtak. He became just the third bowler to achieve the rare 10-wicket haul feat in the Ranji Trophy, ending with figures of 49/10. ALSO READ | After Antony, Jadon Sancho is Bryan Mbeumo another recipe for disaster at Manchester United? Is India ready to level series? Having lost two close contests in the series already, the Indian team will take plenty of heart going into the fourth Test. India lost by 22 runs at Lord’s and were unable to defend 371 runs at Headingley. A win for India at Old Trafford will see the series head into a decider at the Oval, while a draw will keep the series alive. However, a defeat for the visitors will see them concede the series 3-1 with one match remaining.

Ahead of the huge contest, the Indian team management has reportedly added Anshul Kamboj to the squad amid injury concerns to Arshdeep Singh.

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Indian Champions’ star names, such as Shikhar Dhawan and Harbhajan Singh, have withdrawn from the Indian Champions contest against Pakistan Champions in the World Championship of Legends (WCL). The news broke in the early hours of Sunday (July 20) as the fixture between the Indian Champions and the Pakistan Champions at Edgbaston has now been called off in the WCL 2025. The oragnisers issued an apology for the same, respecting the players' decision amid poor diplomatic ties between India and Pakistan after the recent Pahalgam terror attack.

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<h2>Indian players withdraw from WCL clash</h2>“Dear All, We at WCL have always cherished and loved cricket, and our only aim has been to give fans some good, happy moments. After hearing the news that the Pakistan hockey team will be coming to India this year, and seeing the recent India vs Pakistan volleyball match along with a few other fixtures between the two nations in different sports, we thought of continuing with the India vs Pakistan match at WCL - just to create some happy memories for people around the globe,” WCL organisers said in a statement.&nbsp;The diplomatic ties between India and Pakistan are at an all-time low after the recent Pahalgam terror attack in April, killing at least 26 innocent Indians by Pakistani terrorists. Since then, tensions between India and Pakistan escalated, even leading to Operation Sindoor.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/after-antony-jadon-sancho-is-bryan-mbeumo-another-recipe-for-disaster-at-manchester-united-1752911099993">After Antony, Jadon Sancho is Bryan Mbeumo another recipe for disaster at Manchester United?</a>&nbsp;With fan outrage to boycott Pakistan matches, Indian players like Harbhajan Singh, opener Shikhar Dhawan, Suresh Raina and all-rounder Yusuf Pathan reportedly withdrew from the contest just hours before it was supposed to take place in Birmingham. Despite serving treat to cricket fans all over the world, the decision was respected by the organisers who issued the apology to the fans.&nbsp;&nbsp;It is not yet clear how the points table will reflect and what happens if both India and Pakistan meet in the final, as the organisers face a tough time fixing the issue.

Indian Champions’ star names, such as Shikhar Dhawan and Harbhajan Singh, have withdrawn from the Indian Champions contest against Pakistan Champions in the World Championship of Legends (WCL).

Indian Champions’ star names, such as Shikhar Dhawan and Harbhajan Singh, have withdrawn from the Indian Champions contest against Pakistan Champions in the World Championship of Legends (WCL). The news broke in the early hours of Sunday (July 20) as the fixture between the Indian Champions and the Pakistan Champions at Edgbaston has now been called off in the WCL 2025. The oragnisers issued an apology for the same, respecting the players' decision amid poor diplomatic ties between India and Pakistan after the recent Pahalgam terror attack.

Indian Champions’ star names, such as Shikhar Dhawan and Harbhajan Singh, have withdrawn from the Indian Champions contest against Pakistan Champions in the World Championship of Legends (WCL).

IND vs PAK, WCL 2025: Indian players withdraw from high-voltage clash amid diplomatic row, organisers apologise

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