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Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has lauded current team boss Gautam Gambhir for bold play in the second Test against England at Edgbaston in Birmingham. Days after he tore apart Gambhir and the backroom staff’s call to rest Jasprit Bumrah for this game as part of his workload management, Shastri was quick to praise Gambhir for tactically pulling off a win at this venue. Team India had never won a Test at Edgbaston in the past eight outings, and without Bumrah, it looked improbable; however, Shubman Gill’s new-look unit did it, winning the second Test by 336 runs late on day five.&nbsp;“You have the best fast bowler in the world, and you make him sit out after seven days of rest. It’s something very hard to believe,” Shastri criticised Gambhir’s call to rest Bumrah for the second Test. “If you look at the run India has had, this becomes a very, very important Test match.”&nbsp;Also read | ‘<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-2025-2nd-test-brendon-mccullum-admits-how-england-messed-up-toss-in-edgbaston-defeat-team-india-ben-stokes-shubman-gill-1751867289469">We ran second for five days,’ McCullum on how England messed up toss in Edgbaston Test defeat</a> &nbsp;Meanwhile, Gill and seamer Akash Deep were the two protagonists for the visitors. While Gill broke multiple records in his marathon outings across both innings in this game, aggregating 430 runs – the second-most by any player in a single Test, Akash Deep returned with ten wickets at Edgbaston, including picking up six in the second innings. &nbsp;Others too contributed, including Ravindra Jadeja with the bat, hitting fifties in both innings, while seamer Mohammed Siraj shut his doubters with a six-wicket haul in the first innings. Although Prasidh Krishna remained the weak link in this pace attack, picking just one in the game, Siraj and Akash Deep bagged 17 wickets between them in this Test alone. &nbsp;Besides, what stood out for Team India were a few tactical decisions; it received some flak earlier, but was later acknowledged and labelled as bold, including Team India's call to delay declaration late on day four. That, however, was the turning point, as England failed to chase 608 despite their Bazball approach. &nbsp;Meanwhile, watching Gambhir sitting in the dressing room and smiling over Team India’s massive win, Shastri, sitting in the commentary box, said, “Don’t see that smile too often, but he deserves every bit of it. There is no better feeling for a coach than when you bounce back almost immediately to keep the series alive.” &nbsp;With the five-match series now tied at 1-1, the action moves to Lord’s in London, which will host the third Test starting next Thursday (Jul 10).&nbsp;

Days after he tore apart Gambhir and the backroom staff’s call to rest Jasprit Bumrah for this game as part of his workload management, Shastri was quick to praise Gambhir for tactically pulling off a win at this venue.

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has lauded current team boss Gautam Gambhir for bold play in the second Test against England at Edgbaston in Birmingham. Days after he tore apart Gambhir and the backroom staff’s call to rest Jasprit Bumrah for this game as part of his workload management, Shastri was quick to praise Gambhir for tactically pulling off a win at this venue. Team India had never won a Test at Edgbaston in the past eight outings, and without Bumrah, it looked improbable; however, Shubman Gill’s new-look unit did it, winning the second Test by 336 runs late on day five. “You have the best fast bowler in the world, and you make him sit out after seven days of rest. It’s something very hard to believe,” Shastri criticised Gambhir’s call to rest Bumrah for the second Test. “If you look at the run India has had, this becomes a very, very important Test match.” Also read | ‘We ran second for five days,’ McCullum on how England messed up toss in Edgbaston Test defeat Meanwhile, Gill and seamer Akash Deep were the two protagonists for the visitors. While Gill broke multiple records in his marathon outings across both innings in this game, aggregating 430 runs – the second-most by any player in a single Test, Akash Deep returned with ten wickets at Edgbaston, including picking up six in the second innings. Others too contributed, including Ravindra Jadeja with the bat, hitting fifties in both innings, while seamer Mohammed Siraj shut his doubters with a six-wicket haul in the first innings. Although Prasidh Krishna remained the weak link in this pace attack, picking just one in the game, Siraj and Akash Deep bagged 17 wickets between them in this Test alone. Besides, what stood out for Team India were a few tactical decisions; it received some flak earlier, but was later acknowledged and labelled as bold, including Team India's call to delay declaration late on day four. That, however, was the turning point, as England failed to chase 608 despite their Bazball approach. Meanwhile, watching Gambhir sitting in the dressing room and smiling over Team India’s massive win, Shastri, sitting in the commentary box, said, “Don’t see that smile too often, but he deserves every bit of it. There is no better feeling for a coach than when you bounce back almost immediately to keep the series alive.” With the five-match series now tied at 1-1, the action moves to Lord’s in London, which will host the third Test starting next Thursday (Jul 10).

Days after he tore apart Gambhir and the backroom staff’s call to rest Jasprit Bumrah for this game as part of his workload management, Shastri was quick to praise Gambhir for tactically pulling off a win at this venue.

IND vs ENG: Shastri lauds Gambhir for ‘bold play’ in Edgbaston as India break Birmingham jinx to level Test series

Confidence is good, but overconfidence is not. England perhaps was a bit too confident in pulling off Leeds' result in Birmingham after they decided to bowl first on a flatter Edgbaston wicket against India in the second Test. Ben Stokes’ decision to send India out to bat first cost England, as they were running for second place since day one, team head coach Brendon McCullum reckons. Stokes’ call raised a few eyebrows even before Indian captain Shubman Gill launched marathon knocks across both innings, helping India sit in the driver’s seat before seamer Akash Deep ran riot with a ten-wicket haul.&nbsp;India batted first and scored a mammoth 587 in the first innings, thanks to a brilliant 269 from Gill. In reply, England posted 407, with Harry Brook and Jamie Smith contributing with respective tons. Mohammed Siraj shut his doubters with a six-wicket haul, while Akash Deep picked four on his maiden outing in the UK.&nbsp; &nbsp;With the wicket still favouring the batters, the Indian batting line-up continued to make merry, with Gill again hogging all the limelight. Although KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja also completed their respective fifties, Gill smashed 161 in the second innings, breaking multiple records, including becoming the first-ever cricketer to score 250 and 150 in a Test match. Besides, a late declaration on day four helped Team India’s cause, as they beat England by 336 runs at Edgbaston – their maiden Test win at this venue, levelling the five-match series 1-1.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-2nd-test-akash-deep-dedicates-edgbaston-win-to-elder-sister-diagnosed-with-cancer-1751860359761">IND vs ENG: ‘She will be the happiest,’ Akash Deep dedicates Edgbaston win to elder sister diagnosed with cancer</a> &nbsp;McCullum, looking back at the game and how it unfolded, admitted that they made a blunder at the toss and paid the price for it. &nbsp;"I think, as the game unfolded, we probably looked back on that toss and said 'Did we miss an opportunity there, and it's probably fair," McCullum said. "We didn't expect that the wicket would play quite as it did, and hence we probably got it slightly wrong. But we did have them 200 for 5 and we weren't able to capitalise on that position, and when you win the toss and bowl you're hoping to, well you're not anticipating the opposition's going to score 580 and then from that point we're behind the game. &nbsp;"It was only a brilliant partnership from Jamie Smith and Harry Brook which gave us any balance in the game throughout the five days. That's something we've got to look at. &nbsp;"We're not rigid with our plans. It's just we thought this pitch might get better to bat on as we went through the five days, but as we saw it didn't,” he said. &nbsp;Meanwhile, the Lord’s in London will host the third Test between India and England starting next Thursday (Jul 10).&nbsp;

A late declaration on day four helped Team India’s cause, as they beat England by 336 runs at Edgbaston – their maiden Test win at this venue, levelling the five-match series 1-1.

Confidence is good, but overconfidence is not. England perhaps was a bit too confident in pulling off Leeds' result in Birmingham after they decided to bowl first on a flatter Edgbaston wicket against India in the second Test. Ben Stokes’ decision to send India out to bat first cost England, as they were running for second place since day one, team head coach Brendon McCullum reckons. Stokes’ call raised a few eyebrows even before Indian captain Shubman Gill launched marathon knocks across both innings, helping India sit in the driver’s seat before seamer Akash Deep ran riot with a ten-wicket haul. India batted first and scored a mammoth 587 in the first innings, thanks to a brilliant 269 from Gill. In reply, England posted 407, with Harry Brook and Jamie Smith contributing with respective tons. Mohammed Siraj shut his doubters with a six-wicket haul, while Akash Deep picked four on his maiden outing in the UK. With the wicket still favouring the batters, the Indian batting line-up continued to make merry, with Gill again hogging all the limelight. Although KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja also completed their respective fifties, Gill smashed 161 in the second innings, breaking multiple records, including becoming the first-ever cricketer to score 250 and 150 in a Test match. Besides, a late declaration on day four helped Team India’s cause, as they beat England by 336 runs at Edgbaston – their maiden Test win at this venue, levelling the five-match series 1-1. Also read | IND vs ENG: ‘She will be the happiest,’ Akash Deep dedicates Edgbaston win to elder sister diagnosed with cancer McCullum, looking back at the game and how it unfolded, admitted that they made a blunder at the toss and paid the price for it. "I think, as the game unfolded, we probably looked back on that toss and said 'Did we miss an opportunity there, and it's probably fair," McCullum said. "We didn't expect that the wicket would play quite as it did, and hence we probably got it slightly wrong. But we did have them 200 for 5 and we weren't able to capitalise on that position, and when you win the toss and bowl you're hoping to, well you're not anticipating the opposition's going to score 580 and then from that point we're behind the game. "It was only a brilliant partnership from Jamie Smith and Harry Brook which gave us any balance in the game throughout the five days. That's something we've got to look at. "We're not rigid with our plans. It's just we thought this pitch might get better to bat on as we went through the five days, but as we saw it didn't,” he said. Meanwhile, the Lord’s in London will host the third Test between India and England starting next Thursday (Jul 10).

A late declaration on day four helped Team India’s cause, as they beat England by 336 runs at Edgbaston – their maiden Test win at this venue, levelling the five-match series 1-1.

‘We ran second for five days,’ McCullum on how England messed up toss in Edgbaston Test defeat

Indian seamer Akash Deep picked up ten wickets in the second Test against England at Edgbaston, helping his team win the tie and break its seven-match losing streak at this venue. His performance was crucial for India to level the five-match series 1-1; however, after the game that ended late on day five, the ace quick dedicated his star-studded performance to his elder sister, whom he revealed was diagnosed with cancer two months ago. Having suffered life’s adversities on his way to playing for India and creating history in the UK, Akash Deep got emotional talking about his sister, saying, ‘She will be the happiest.’&nbsp;"I have not told this to anyone. My elder sister has been suffering with cancer for the last two months. She is now stable, she is fine. I think she will be the happiest (seeing my performance). I want to dedicate this match to her. I wanted to see a smile on her face," Akash Deep said after the end of the second Test in Birmingham.&nbsp; &nbsp;"This is for you. Whenever I held the ball in my hand, your face was in my mind. I want to see happiness in your face. We are all with you," he continued.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-england-consider-archer-atkinson-recall-for-lords-test-after-heavy-defeat-in-birmingham-1751857553476">England consider Archer, Atkinson recall for Lord’s Test after heavy defeat in Birmingham</a> &nbsp;The right-arm pacer returned with four wickets in the first innings, but kept his best for the next one, picking up six wickets in the second, including removing all the star batters. Brought in place for Jasprit Bumrah, whom the management rested as part of his workload, Akash Deep was quick in making inroads on a flat Birmingham track.&nbsp;Although Indian batters made merry in the second Test, with the captain Shubman Gill hogging all the limelight with his 430 runs across two innings, Akash Deep’s performance stood out for the visitors. &nbsp;"We have played on such wickets a lot in India. We had the same plan; I wanted to hit the right areas. What's happening off the pitch is not in my control. I wanted to put in a bit more effort when it comes to hitting the seam on the pitch. And when it lands on the right areas, I get movement," Akash Deep said of his performance.&nbsp; &nbsp;While he was the star bowler for India in this game, his fellow seamer, Mohammed Siraj, also shut the doubters with his seven-wicket haul in the second Test. Siraj picked up six wickets in the first innings, adding more to his tally in the next. &nbsp;Team India’s next Test match is at the Lord’s in London, starting Thursday (Jul 10).&nbsp;

The right-arm pacer returned with four wickets in the first innings, but kept his best for the next one, picking up six wickets in the second.

Indian seamer Akash Deep picked up ten wickets in the second Test against England at Edgbaston, helping his team win the tie and break its seven-match losing streak at this venue. His performance was crucial for India to level the five-match series 1-1; however, after the game that ended late on day five, the ace quick dedicated his star-studded performance to his elder sister, whom he revealed was diagnosed with cancer two months ago. Having suffered life’s adversities on his way to playing for India and creating history in the UK, Akash Deep got emotional talking about his sister, saying, ‘She will be the happiest.’ "I have not told this to anyone. My elder sister has been suffering with cancer for the last two months. She is now stable, she is fine. I think she will be the happiest (seeing my performance). I want to dedicate this match to her. I wanted to see a smile on her face," Akash Deep said after the end of the second Test in Birmingham. "This is for you. Whenever I held the ball in my hand, your face was in my mind. I want to see happiness in your face. We are all with you," he continued. Also read | England consider Archer, Atkinson recall for Lord’s Test after heavy defeat in Birmingham The right-arm pacer returned with four wickets in the first innings, but kept his best for the next one, picking up six wickets in the second, including removing all the star batters. Brought in place for Jasprit Bumrah, whom the management rested as part of his workload, Akash Deep was quick in making inroads on a flat Birmingham track. Although Indian batters made merry in the second Test, with the captain Shubman Gill hogging all the limelight with his 430 runs across two innings, Akash Deep’s performance stood out for the visitors. "We have played on such wickets a lot in India. We had the same plan; I wanted to hit the right areas. What's happening off the pitch is not in my control. I wanted to put in a bit more effort when it comes to hitting the seam on the pitch. And when it lands on the right areas, I get movement," Akash Deep said of his performance. While he was the star bowler for India in this game, his fellow seamer, Mohammed Siraj, also shut the doubters with his seven-wicket haul in the second Test. Siraj picked up six wickets in the first innings, adding more to his tally in the next. Team India’s next Test match is at the Lord’s in London, starting Thursday (Jul 10).

The right-arm pacer returned with four wickets in the first innings, but kept his best for the next one, picking up six wickets in the second.

IND vs ENG: ‘She will be the happiest,’ Akash Deep dedicates Edgbaston win to elder sister diagnosed with cancer

Fast bowlers Jofra Archer and Gus Atkinson could be recalled for next week's third Test against India at Lord's after England captain Ben Stokes admitted his attack had failed to "blast them open" at Edgbaston. India levelled the five-match series at 1-1 with a crushing 336-run win in the second Test on Sunday's fifth day. And within hours of the thumping loss, England added Surrey quick Atkinson to their squad for Lord's.&nbsp;&nbsp;Atkinson is fit again after suffering hamstring trouble against Zimbabwe in May and could join forces for the first time with Archer, who trained with England in Birmingham ahead of what promises to be the express quick's first Test following four years of injury-induced exile.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-akash-deep-picks-10-wickets-at-edgbaston-as-visitors-beat-england-in-2nd-test-level-series-shubman-gill-1751818240273">IND vs ENG: Akash Deep picks 10-wicket haul at Edgbaston as visitors beat England in 2nd Test; level series</a>&nbsp;Brydon Carse and Josh Tongue could be the two bowlers to make away after plenty of overs against an India side who've scored nearly 1,900 runs, including five individual hundreds, in the opening two games of this series.&nbsp;Stokes, as he'd done during England's five-wicket win in the first Test at Headingley, sent India into bat at Edgbaston.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;But having seen India reduced to 211-5, Stokes became increasingly helpless in the field as the tourists piled up 567, with opposing captain Shubman Gill making an outstanding 269.&nbsp;&nbsp;"At 200-5 we were happy but we just weren't able to blast them open," said Stokes after England were dismissed for 271 on the final day. “They ended up getting a big first innings total after us having a good start.”<h3>‘Decision we have to make’</h3>&nbsp;The all-rounder added: "It's no secret that we have spent some time in the field and bowled some overs in the first two games so we'll have to see how everyone pulls up over the next two days. With it being a quick turnaround there probably will be a decision we have to make."&nbsp;Akash Deep, only playing at Edgbaston after India rested Jasprit Bumrah, the world's top-ranked Test bowler, proved far more effective than any member of England's attack on a largely placid pitch with a career-best match haul of 10-147.&nbsp;&nbsp;"I thought Akash exposed that crack last night and this (Sunday) morning," said Stokes. "It was incredibly skilful to hone in on that zone while still changing his angles on the crease."&nbsp;England's bowlers, meanwhile, now have the tough task of stemming new India captain Shubman Gill's extraordinary run-spree.&nbsp;Not content with his first-innings effort, Gill made 161 second time around at Edgbaston as he became the first batsman in 148 years of Test history to score a double century and a 150 in the same match.&nbsp;The 25-year-old Gill, who marked his first Test as skipper with a century at Headingley, has now scored 585 runs in the series at a colossal average of 146.5.&nbsp;"He's had some two games, hasn't he?," said Stokes, with a rueful smile, of Gill. "You've got got to give your opposition credit when it's due and for him to bang out as many runs as he has done in this game has been pretty special."&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 the WION audience.

Atkinson is fit again after suffering hamstring trouble against Zimbabwe in May and could join forces for the first time with Archer, who trained with England in Birmingham ahead of what promises to be the express quick's first Test following four years of injury-induced exile.

Fast bowlers Jofra Archer and Gus Atkinson could be recalled for next week's third Test against India at Lord's after England captain Ben Stokes admitted his attack had failed to "blast them open" at Edgbaston. India levelled the five-match series at 1-1 with a crushing 336-run win in the second Test on Sunday's fifth day. And within hours of the thumping loss, England added Surrey quick Atkinson to their squad for Lord's. Atkinson is fit again after suffering hamstring trouble against Zimbabwe in May and could join forces for the first time with Archer, who trained with England in Birmingham ahead of what promises to be the express quick's first Test following four years of injury-induced exile. Also read | IND vs ENG: Akash Deep picks 10-wicket haul at Edgbaston as visitors beat England in 2nd Test; level series Brydon Carse and Josh Tongue could be the two bowlers to make away after plenty of overs against an India side who've scored nearly 1,900 runs, including five individual hundreds, in the opening two games of this series. Stokes, as he'd done during England's five-wicket win in the first Test at Headingley, sent India into bat at Edgbaston. But having seen India reduced to 211-5, Stokes became increasingly helpless in the field as the tourists piled up 567, with opposing captain Shubman Gill making an outstanding 269. "At 200-5 we were happy but we just weren't able to blast them open," said Stokes after England were dismissed for 271 on the final day. “They ended up getting a big first innings total after us having a good start.” ‘Decision we have to make’ The all-rounder added: "It's no secret that we have spent some time in the field and bowled some overs in the first two games so we'll have to see how everyone pulls up over the next two days. With it being a quick turnaround there probably will be a decision we have to make." Akash Deep, only playing at Edgbaston after India rested Jasprit Bumrah, the world's top-ranked Test bowler, proved far more effective than any member of England's attack on a largely placid pitch with a career-best match haul of 10-147. "I thought Akash exposed that crack last night and this (Sunday) morning," said Stokes. "It was incredibly skilful to hone in on that zone while still changing his angles on the crease." England's bowlers, meanwhile, now have the tough task of stemming new India captain Shubman Gill's extraordinary run-spree. Not content with his first-innings effort, Gill made 161 second time around at Edgbaston as he became the first batsman in 148 years of Test history to score a double century and a 150 in the same match. The 25-year-old Gill, who marked his first Test as skipper with a century at Headingley, has now scored 585 runs in the series at a colossal average of 146.5. "He's had some two games, hasn't he?," said Stokes, with a rueful smile, of Gill. "You've got got to give your opposition credit when it's due and for him to bang out as many runs as he has done in this game has been pretty special." 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 the WION audience.

Atkinson is fit again after suffering hamstring trouble against Zimbabwe in May and could join forces for the first time with Archer, who trained with England in Birmingham ahead of what promises to be the express quick's first Test following four years of injury-induced exile.

England consider Archer, Atkinson recall for Lord’s Test after heavy defeat in Birmingham

Australia defeated the West Indies by 133 runs before tea on the fourth day of the second Test in Grenada on Sunday. Set the daunting target of 277 in a low-scoring match on a two-paced pitch which made free strokeplay almost impossible, the home side side were bundled out for 143 off 34.3 overs for the visitors to take an unbeatable 2-0 lead and extend their 20-year hold on the Frank Worrell Trophy. Australia now have the chance to complete a clean sweep of the three-match series when the final Test, a day/night fixture, gets underway next Saturday in Kingston, Jamaica.&nbsp;Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon led the rout with three wickets each, the left-arm fast bowler lifting his overall Test tally to 394 to fuel the tantalising prospect of reaching the 400-wicket mark in his 100th Test in the series finale.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-akash-deep-picks-10-wickets-at-edgbaston-as-visitors-beat-england-in-2nd-test-level-series-shubman-gill-1751818240273">IND vs ENG: Akash Deep picks 10-wicket haul at Edgbaston as visitors beat England in 2nd Test; level series</a>&nbsp;West Indies captain Roston Chase top scored with 34 while Shamar Joseph carved his way to 24 when the writing was already on the wall.&nbsp;Joseph had taken two of the final three Australian second innings wickets to fall at the start of the day to finish with four for 66 as the visitors were dismissed for 243.&nbsp;That haul included Alex Carey for 30 following his first innings effort of 63, important contributions lower down the order which earned him the man of the match award.&nbsp;"The wickets have been challenging in this series so far but they have also been a lot of fun to play on because Test cricket can be grind," said Carey after Australia wrapped up the match when Jayden Seales skied a catch back to Lyon.&nbsp;"I think it’s important to be able to adapt in-game. Credit also to the bowlers for the work they have put in for these two matches so far."&nbsp;Once again it was the effectiveness of the Australian attack with the new ball which made all the difference.<h3>‘Challenging task’</h3>&nbsp;Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc, Beau Webster and skipper Pat Cummins claimed a wicket each before lunch to have the West Indies reeling at 33 for four.&nbsp;Chase and Shai Hope started the afternoon session positively but when Hope miscued an ambitious heave at Hazlewood to give the bowler a simple lobbed catch, the match was essentially over.&nbsp;"We never really got those partnerships going with the new ball up front," Chase observed.&nbsp;&nbsp;"It was always a challenging task but you have to believe. They guys have to try and stay confident and keep believing in themselves."&nbsp;That quartet of early West Indian victims included Kraigg Brathwaite, the former captain enduring a miserable 100th Test as he was caught behind off Webster for just seven to follow on his first innings duck.&nbsp;Before his demise he had seen the departure of opening partner John Campbell, trapped leg-before by the persistently accurate Hazlewood while Keacy Carty’s tortuous stay at the crease was ended via a catch to wicketkeeper Alex Carey off Starc.&nbsp;Brathwaite was the third wicket to fall but he was to be joined in the dressing on the stroke of the lunch interval as Brandon King, dropped by Cameron Green at third slip off Cummins earlier, ran out of luck when he was comprehensively bowled to leave the West Indies innings in ruins.&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 the WION audience.

Australia now have the chance to complete a clean sweep of the three-match series when the final Test, a day/night fixture, gets underway next Saturday in Kingston, Jamaica.

Australia defeated the West Indies by 133 runs before tea on the fourth day of the second Test in Grenada on Sunday. Set the daunting target of 277 in a low-scoring match on a two-paced pitch which made free strokeplay almost impossible, the home side side were bundled out for 143 off 34.3 overs for the visitors to take an unbeatable 2-0 lead and extend their 20-year hold on the Frank Worrell Trophy. Australia now have the chance to complete a clean sweep of the three-match series when the final Test, a day/night fixture, gets underway next Saturday in Kingston, Jamaica. Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon led the rout with three wickets each, the left-arm fast bowler lifting his overall Test tally to 394 to fuel the tantalising prospect of reaching the 400-wicket mark in his 100th Test in the series finale. Also read | IND vs ENG: Akash Deep picks 10-wicket haul at Edgbaston as visitors beat England in 2nd Test; level series West Indies captain Roston Chase top scored with 34 while Shamar Joseph carved his way to 24 when the writing was already on the wall. Joseph had taken two of the final three Australian second innings wickets to fall at the start of the day to finish with four for 66 as the visitors were dismissed for 243. That haul included Alex Carey for 30 following his first innings effort of 63, important contributions lower down the order which earned him the man of the match award. "The wickets have been challenging in this series so far but they have also been a lot of fun to play on because Test cricket can be grind," said Carey after Australia wrapped up the match when Jayden Seales skied a catch back to Lyon. "I think it’s important to be able to adapt in-game. Credit also to the bowlers for the work they have put in for these two matches so far." Once again it was the effectiveness of the Australian attack with the new ball which made all the difference. ‘Challenging task’ Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc, Beau Webster and skipper Pat Cummins claimed a wicket each before lunch to have the West Indies reeling at 33 for four. Chase and Shai Hope started the afternoon session positively but when Hope miscued an ambitious heave at Hazlewood to give the bowler a simple lobbed catch, the match was essentially over. "We never really got those partnerships going with the new ball up front," Chase observed. "It was always a challenging task but you have to believe. They guys have to try and stay confident and keep believing in themselves." That quartet of early West Indian victims included Kraigg Brathwaite, the former captain enduring a miserable 100th Test as he was caught behind off Webster for just seven to follow on his first innings duck. Before his demise he had seen the departure of opening partner John Campbell, trapped leg-before by the persistently accurate Hazlewood while Keacy Carty’s tortuous stay at the crease was ended via a catch to wicketkeeper Alex Carey off Starc. Brathwaite was the third wicket to fall but he was to be joined in the dressing on the stroke of the lunch interval as Brandon King, dropped by Cameron Green at third slip off Cummins earlier, ran out of luck when he was comprehensively bowled to leave the West Indies innings in ruins. 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 the WION audience.

Australia now have the chance to complete a clean sweep of the three-match series when the final Test, a day/night fixture, gets underway next Saturday in Kingston, Jamaica.

Australia crush hosts West Indies by 133 to win second Test, seal three-match series

Team India has done the unthinkable by winning a Test match at Edgbaston in Birmingham, ending their seven-match losing streak at this venue. The visitors beat England by 336 runs to clinch the second Test late on day five, levelling the five-match series 1-1. Indian quick Akash Deep starred with his maiden Test five-for in the second innings, completing a ten-wicket haul in the game, while newly-appointed captain Shubman Gill tore the record books with marathon outings. Akash Deep’s fellow seamer Mohammed Siraj picked up seven in the match.&nbsp;Bumrah’s replacement, Akash Deep, did wonders in his first Test on English soil, tearing into England’s batting across both innings. The right-arm seamer was on the song at Edgbaston, picking up four wickets in the first innings and six in the second to complete a ten-wicket haul. Besides Akash Deep, Siraj also enjoyed his first-inning outing in Birmingham, bagging a six-wicket haul.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-2nd-test-akash-deep-in-bumrah-mode-in-edgbaston-removes-ollie-pope-harry-brook-off-rippers-on-day-5-watch-1751806733929">IND vs ENG: Akash Deep in Bumrah-mode in Edgbaston, removes Pope, Brook off rippers on day 5 - WATCH</a> &nbsp;On the other hand, Gill was the star for India in this Test, breaking countless records. While his first-inning 269 is his best score in Tests, his 161 in the second innings added up to his glorious tally, aggregating 430 runs in the match – the second-most by a batter in Test history. Both his innings were crucial in helping India stay ahead of England in this game, especially considering how he intentionally delayed the declaration, which turned out to be a masterstroke. &nbsp;Meanwhile, England won the toss and sent India out to bat first, a decision they will probably regret after this game. The visitors got off to a brilliant start, with young Yashasvi Jaiswal hitting 87, setting up the base for others to come and dominate. As he thought of it, Captain Gill and Ravindra Jadeja did the same, powering India to a mammoth 587 in the first innings. Gill completed his record-breaking maiden double hundred, tormenting English bowlers throughout. &nbsp;England were in the game in their turn till the time Harry Brook and Jamie Smith were at the crease, but remained 180 runs behind.&nbsp; &nbsp;India’s second-inning approach was more tactical, something that paid off. Apart from Gill’s 161, KL Rahul, Pant and Jadeja hit respective fifties, propelling them to 427-6 declared, setting up an improbable target of 608. &nbsp;England was never in the chase, thanks to Akash Deep, who picked up two wickets late on day four to dent their momentum. He returned with four more on the final rain-hit day to help India beat England in a Test match at Edgbaston.&nbsp;

Indian quick Akash Deep starred with his maiden Test five-wicket haul in the second innings, completing a ten-wicket haul in the game, while newly-appointed captain Shubman Gill tore the record books with marathon outings.

Team India has done the unthinkable by winning a Test match at Edgbaston in Birmingham, ending their seven-match losing streak at this venue. The visitors beat England by 336 runs to clinch the second Test late on day five, levelling the five-match series 1-1. Indian quick Akash Deep starred with his maiden Test five-for in the second innings, completing a ten-wicket haul in the game, while newly-appointed captain Shubman Gill tore the record books with marathon outings. Akash Deep’s fellow seamer Mohammed Siraj picked up seven in the match. Bumrah’s replacement, Akash Deep, did wonders in his first Test on English soil, tearing into England’s batting across both innings. The right-arm seamer was on the song at Edgbaston, picking up four wickets in the first innings and six in the second to complete a ten-wicket haul. Besides Akash Deep, Siraj also enjoyed his first-inning outing in Birmingham, bagging a six-wicket haul. Also read | IND vs ENG: Akash Deep in Bumrah-mode in Edgbaston, removes Pope, Brook off rippers on day 5 - WATCH On the other hand, Gill was the star for India in this Test, breaking countless records. While his first-inning 269 is his best score in Tests, his 161 in the second innings added up to his glorious tally, aggregating 430 runs in the match – the second-most by a batter in Test history. Both his innings were crucial in helping India stay ahead of England in this game, especially considering how he intentionally delayed the declaration, which turned out to be a masterstroke. Meanwhile, England won the toss and sent India out to bat first, a decision they will probably regret after this game. The visitors got off to a brilliant start, with young Yashasvi Jaiswal hitting 87, setting up the base for others to come and dominate. As he thought of it, Captain Gill and Ravindra Jadeja did the same, powering India to a mammoth 587 in the first innings. Gill completed his record-breaking maiden double hundred, tormenting English bowlers throughout. England were in the game in their turn till the time Harry Brook and Jamie Smith were at the crease, but remained 180 runs behind. India’s second-inning approach was more tactical, something that paid off. Apart from Gill’s 161, KL Rahul, Pant and Jadeja hit respective fifties, propelling them to 427-6 declared, setting up an improbable target of 608. England was never in the chase, thanks to Akash Deep, who picked up two wickets late on day four to dent their momentum. He returned with four more on the final rain-hit day to help India beat England in a Test match at Edgbaston.

Indian quick Akash Deep starred with his maiden Test five-wicket haul in the second innings, completing a ten-wicket haul in the game, while newly-appointed captain Shubman Gill tore the record books with marathon outings.

IND vs ENG: Akash Deep picks 10-wicket haul at Edgbaston as visitors beat England in 2nd Test; level series

Vaibhav Suryavanshi is raising the bar for himself. After breaking the Youth ODI hundred record just lately by hitting the quickest ton in this category (in 52 balls) against England Under-19 on Saturday (Jul 5), he aims to take it to the next level. The 14-year-old prodigy broke the internet with his blistering hundred in the UK, helping India Under-19 win the match (by 55 runs) and the series. Having made headlines with his blockbuster IPL debut this season, Vaibhav has turned heads.&nbsp;After his 143 off 78 balls batting first in Worcester, which included ten massive sixes and 13 fours, Vaibhav plans to up his game in the final match of the series on Monday (Jul 7). In the latest video released by the BCCI, Vaibhav shared his next goal, which is to score his maiden double hundred in white-ball cricket.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-2nd-test-akash-deep-in-bumrah-mode-in-edgbaston-removes-ollie-pope-harry-brook-off-rippers-on-day-5-watch-1751806733929">IND vs ENG: Akash Deep in Bumrah-mode in Edgbaston, removes Pope, Brook off rippers on day 5 - WATCH</a> &nbsp;"I will try to score 200 next time. I'll try to play all 50 overs because the more runs I score, the more my team will benefit," Suryavanshi said in a video posted by BCCI.<h3>Watch Vaibhav's quickest Youth ODI hundred -</h3>

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Suryavanshi was also in attendance at Edgbaston in Birmingham during India’s second Test against England. He saw his idol and newly-appointed Team India Test captain Shubman Gill complete his maiden double hundred in the red-ball format. Gill hit his career-best 269 in the first innings, helping India score a massive first-innings total (587).&nbsp; &nbsp;Besides, reflecting on his record-breaking hundred against England U-19, Vaibhav revealed he wasn’t aware of the record until the team manager broke the news to him.&nbsp; &nbsp;"I didn't know I had made a record. Team manager Ankit sir told me that I have... I was very inspired by him [Shubman Gill] because I saw the game," he said. "Even after scoring 100 and 200, he kept at it and took the game forward. So, I also had it in mind that I could have batted for longer because there was a lot of time, 20 overs were left. I could have extended my innings, but there was a shot that I couldn't connect 100% which is why I got out; otherwise, I would have tried to bat as long as him." &nbsp;Meanwhile, Vaibhav rose to the limelight with his IPL debut this season for the Rajasthan Royals. From hitting a six on his first ball in the cash-rich league to slamming the quickest hundred by an Indian in IPL in just 35 balls – the youngest by any player.

After his 143 off 78 balls batting first in Worcester, which included ten massive sixes and 13 fours, Vaibhav plans to up his game in the final match of the series on Monday (Jul 7).

Vaibhav Suryavanshi is raising the bar for himself. After breaking the Youth ODI hundred record just lately by hitting the quickest ton in this category (in 52 balls) against England Under-19 on Saturday (Jul 5), he aims to take it to the next level. The 14-year-old prodigy broke the internet with his blistering hundred in the UK, helping India Under-19 win the match (by 55 runs) and the series. Having made headlines with his blockbuster IPL debut this season, Vaibhav has turned heads. After his 143 off 78 balls batting first in Worcester, which included ten massive sixes and 13 fours, Vaibhav plans to up his game in the final match of the series on Monday (Jul 7). In the latest video released by the BCCI, Vaibhav shared his next goal, which is to score his maiden double hundred in white-ball cricket. Also read | IND vs ENG: Akash Deep in Bumrah-mode in Edgbaston, removes Pope, Brook off rippers on day 5 - WATCH "I will try to score 200 next time. I'll try to play all 50 overs because the more runs I score, the more my team will benefit," Suryavanshi said in a video posted by BCCI. Watch Vaibhav's quickest Youth ODI hundred -

After his 143 off 78 balls batting first in Worcester, which included ten massive sixes and 13 fours, Vaibhav plans to up his game in the final match of the series on Monday (Jul 7).

Teen star Suryavanshi not content with Youth ODI ton record, eyes maiden 200 in next match against ENG U-19

No Bumrah, no worries, as Akash Deep has got India’s pace attack screaming win at Edgbaston in Birmingham. The Test specialist picked up two wickets late on day four to dent England’s momentum, including castling Joe Root off a Jaffa. He continued his impressive spell early on day five by removing two batters – Ollie Pope and Harry Brook. Although the Pope's delivery wasn’t the best he bowled, he still got him; the one that dismissed Brook was a ripper, like a proper off-spinner coming in at 130 kmph. Brook had no answers to it, departing on 23, leaving Stokes and Jamie Smith to tackle the Indian attack.&nbsp;Day five began late due to rain interruption. Constant showers kept the players away from the field, with the dense cloud cover keeping everyone worried. That, however, cut ten overs, leaving both teams with 80 overs to play on the final day at Edgbaston in Birmingham.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-2nd-test-edgbaston-yograj-singh-unhappy-with-shubman-gill-for-missing-out-on-triple-ton-269-first-innings-1751802872533">‘Go make 300, then 350, even 400…,’ Yograj Singh unhappy with Gill for missing out on Edgbaston triple ton</a> &nbsp;England had their overnight batters in Pope and Brook at the crease, chasing another 536 runs with seven wickets remaining. The pair struggled earlier with the ball doing a bit. Just when they thought they could accelerate, Akash Deep returned to break England’s back. He first removed Pope, bowled of an inside edge on 24, before trapping Brook in the middle. With that, he completed four wickets thus far in the innings.&nbsp;WATCH -&nbsp;

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Picking two top and middle-order batters, including the one who smashed a hundred in the first innings, Team India got itself back in the game. Although captain Ben Stokes and superstar gloveman Jamie Smith are present at the crease, the remaining target looks improbable to chase. &nbsp;Also, if India beat England in Birmingham, it will be their first Test win at this venue. To date, Team India has played eight Test matches at Edgbaston, losing seven and drawing one. A victory here would help them level the five-match series 1-1.&nbsp; &nbsp;The Indian Team lost the series opener in Leeds by five wickets.

Although the Pope's delivery wasn’t the best he bowled, he still got him; the one that dismissed Brook was a ripper, like a proper off-spinner coming in at 130 kmph.

No Bumrah, no worries, as Akash Deep has got India’s pace attack screaming win at Edgbaston in Birmingham. The Test specialist picked up two wickets late on day four to dent England’s momentum, including castling Joe Root off a Jaffa. He continued his impressive spell early on day five by removing two batters – Ollie Pope and Harry Brook. Although the Pope's delivery wasn’t the best he bowled, he still got him; the one that dismissed Brook was a ripper, like a proper off-spinner coming in at 130 kmph. Brook had no answers to it, departing on 23, leaving Stokes and Jamie Smith to tackle the Indian attack. Day five began late due to rain interruption. Constant showers kept the players away from the field, with the dense cloud cover keeping everyone worried. That, however, cut ten overs, leaving both teams with 80 overs to play on the final day at Edgbaston in Birmingham. Also read | ‘Go make 300, then 350, even 400…,’ Yograj Singh unhappy with Gill for missing out on Edgbaston triple ton England had their overnight batters in Pope and Brook at the crease, chasing another 536 runs with seven wickets remaining. The pair struggled earlier with the ball doing a bit. Just when they thought they could accelerate, Akash Deep returned to break England’s back. He first removed Pope, bowled of an inside edge on 24, before trapping Brook in the middle. With that, he completed four wickets thus far in the innings. WATCH -

Although the Pope's delivery wasn’t the best he bowled, he still got him; the one that dismissed Brook was a ripper, like a proper off-spinner coming in at 130 kmph.

IND vs ENG: Akash Deep in Bumrah-mode in Edgbaston, removes Pope, Brook off rippers on day 5 - WATCH

Shubman Gill is enjoying the form of his life as the Indian skipper leads from the front in the ongoing five-match Test series against England. Appointed India captain in the red-ball format in May, Gill had plenty of responsibilities on his shoulders heading into the series with few expecting him to buckle down under pressure. Instead, he has been a knife to butter when and enjoyed the batting spree in the Test series. This has led to conversations of him scoring 1000 runs in the Test series as his form does look like slowing.<h2>Will Gill reach the 1000-run mark Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy?</h2>The article is being written on the final day of the Edgbaston Test where Gill at the time of writing has three hundreds including a double ton in the series. He has scored 585 runs in four innings with a maximum of six innings remaining in the series for Gill. This means he needs 415 runs in the three remaining matches of the series.&nbsp;However, considering he has already scored 430 runs in the Edgbaston Test, the 415-run target remains well within his sight. If he is able to score 415 runs, then he will become the first batter in the 148-year history of Test cricket to complete 1000 runs in a series.Currently, the record for most runs in a series is held by Australia great Donald Bradman who scored 974 runs in the 1930 Ashes. Gill needs 390 runs to break that record, and it won’t be a surprise if he achieves that feat.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-2nd-test-i-am-not-greedy-for-records-rishabh-pant-cheeky-reply-harry-brook-banter-during-day-4-in-edgbaston-watch-video-1751734002536">IND vs ENG: ‘I am not greedy for records,’ Pant’s cheeky reply to Brook’s banter during day 4 in Edgbaston – WATCH</a><h2>Who leads the record for Indian batters?</h2>Currently, Sunil Gavaskar holds the record for most runs by an Indian in a Test series having scored 774 runs in the 1970 West Indies. Gavaskar played in eight matches during that series, while Gill is already on 585 runs. The Indian skipper needs 140 more runs in six remaining innings to become the Indian with the most runs in a series and in all probability that won’t be a surprise if that record is broken in the third Test at Lord’s which starts on July 10.<h2>Indians with most runs in a Test series</h2>1. Sunil Gavaskar – 774 Runs vs West Indies in 1970-712. Sunil Gavaskar – 732 Runs vs West Indies in 1978-793. Yashasvi Jaiswal – 712 Runs vs England in 2023-244. Virat Kohli – 692 Runs vs Australia in 2014-155. Virat Kohli – 655 Runs vs England in 2016-17

Appointed India captain in the red-ball format in May, Shubman Gill had plenty of responsibilities on his shoulders heading into the series with few expecting him to buckle down under pressure. Instead, he has been a knife to butter when and enjoyed the batting spree in the Test series.

Shubman Gill is enjoying the form of his life as the Indian skipper leads from the front in the ongoing five-match Test series against England. Appointed India captain in the red-ball format in May, Gill had plenty of responsibilities on his shoulders heading into the series with few expecting him to buckle down under pressure. Instead, he has been a knife to butter when and enjoyed the batting spree in the Test series. This has led to conversations of him scoring 1000 runs in the Test series as his form does look like slowing. Will Gill reach the 1000-run mark Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy? The article is being written on the final day of the Edgbaston Test where Gill at the time of writing has three hundreds including a double ton in the series. He has scored 585 runs in four innings with a maximum of six innings remaining in the series for Gill. This means he needs 415 runs in the three remaining matches of the series. However, considering he has already scored 430 runs in the Edgbaston Test, the 415-run target remains well within his sight. If he is able to score 415 runs, then he will become the first batter in the 148-year history of Test cricket to complete 1000 runs in a series. Currently, the record for most runs in a series is held by Australia great Donald Bradman who scored 974 runs in the 1930 Ashes. Gill needs 390 runs to break that record, and it won’t be a surprise if he achieves that feat. ALSO READ | IND vs ENG: ‘I am not greedy for records,’ Pant’s cheeky reply to Brook’s banter during day 4 in Edgbaston – WATCH Who leads the record for Indian batters? Currently, Sunil Gavaskar holds the record for most runs by an Indian in a Test series having scored 774 runs in the 1970 West Indies. Gavaskar played in eight matches during that series, while Gill is already on 585 runs. The Indian skipper needs 140 more runs in six remaining innings to become the Indian with the most runs in a series and in all probability that won’t be a surprise if that record is broken in the third Test at Lord’s which starts on July 10. Indians with most runs in a Test series 1. Sunil Gavaskar – 774 Runs vs West Indies in 1970-71 2. Sunil Gavaskar – 732 Runs vs West Indies in 1978-79 3. Yashasvi Jaiswal – 712 Runs vs England in 2023-24 4. Virat Kohli – 692 Runs vs Australia in 2014-15 5. Virat Kohli – 655 Runs vs England in 2016-17

Appointed India captain in the red-ball format in May, Shubman Gill had plenty of responsibilities on his shoulders heading into the series with few expecting him to buckle down under pressure. Instead, he has been a knife to butter when and enjoyed the batting spree in the Test series.

Is Shubman Gill ready to break the 1000-run mark in a Test series? Here's what the number suggest

Yograj Singh, former Indian cricketer and Yuvraj Singh’s father, has slammed newly-appointed India Test captain Shubman Gill for missing out on his maiden Test triple hundred. Against England at Edgbaston in Birmingham, Gill scored his career-best 269 in the first innings, and followed it up with a brilliant 161 in the second. Although cricket and the wider world lauded Gill for his record-breaking outing in the second Test, his father, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-2025-shubman-gill-269-won-a-billion-hearts-but-his-father-message-broke-his-what-he-said-1751620476656">Lakhwinder Singh</a>, and Yograj Singh reminded him of his failed attempt at completing a Test triple ton. Meanwhile, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/most-aggregate-runs-by-a-batter-in-a-test-match-shubman-gill-enters-elite-list-1751775812623">Gill’s match aggregate reads 430 runs – the second-most by any batter in Test history</a>.&nbsp;Gill broke multiple records in his marathon first-inning knock. Hitting three sixes and 30 boundaries came with a lot of discipline, caution and flair, as Gill tormented the English bowlers.&nbsp; &nbsp;Yograj, known for speaking his heart out, lashed out at Gill for losing his concentration at the cusp of creating history. Had he completed the remaining 31 runs, he would have become the third Indian after Virender Sehwag (who did it twice) and Karun Nair to hit a Test triple hundred. &nbsp;"A player’s hunger should never die. Just saying ‘I’ve scored 200’ or ‘I’ve made 250’ — okay, well played, fine. But I never say ‘well played’. That’s your job, brother — but why did you get out?" Yograj said, as quoted by the Times of India (TOI). &nbsp;“Go make 300, then 350, even 400 — those will come too. But you have to try. My attitude is that getting out at any stage is a criminal offence, brother. How did you get out? Were you tired? Played a shot straight into someone’s hands?”&nbsp;&nbsp;"This player (Shubman) is really good, and maybe every Indian cricketer — all eleven — have come out of his training. So that’s a big thing for you, and for Shubman too. The hard work he’s put in over the last seven years is finally bearing fruit now," he said.&nbsp;Gill, however, also became the first player in all of Test cricket to hit a 250 and 150 in a Test match.&nbsp; &nbsp;While the list of his records continues to grow, his admiration takes another step, with former India Test captain and batting giant Virat Kohli also praising him for his gigantic Test outing in Birmingham. Taking to his Instagram handle, Kohli posted a story with the caption, "Well played, star boy. Rewriting history. Onwards and upwards from here. You deserve all of this.”

Gill broke multiple records in his marathon first-inning knock. Hitting three sixes and 30 boundaries came with a lot of discipline, caution and flair, as Gill tormented the English bowlers. 

Yograj Singh, former Indian cricketer and Yuvraj Singh’s father, has slammed newly-appointed India Test captain Shubman Gill for missing out on his maiden Test triple hundred. Against England at Edgbaston in Birmingham, Gill scored his career-best 269 in the first innings, and followed it up with a brilliant 161 in the second. Although cricket and the wider world lauded Gill for his record-breaking outing in the second Test, his father, Lakhwinder Singh, and Yograj Singh reminded him of his failed attempt at completing a Test triple ton. Meanwhile, Gill’s match aggregate reads 430 runs – the second-most by any batter in Test history. Gill broke multiple records in his marathon first-inning knock. Hitting three sixes and 30 boundaries came with a lot of discipline, caution and flair, as Gill tormented the English bowlers. Yograj, known for speaking his heart out, lashed out at Gill for losing his concentration at the cusp of creating history. Had he completed the remaining 31 runs, he would have become the third Indian after Virender Sehwag (who did it twice) and Karun Nair to hit a Test triple hundred. "A player’s hunger should never die. Just saying ‘I’ve scored 200’ or ‘I’ve made 250’ — okay, well played, fine. But I never say ‘well played’. That’s your job, brother — but why did you get out?" Yograj said, as quoted by the Times of India (TOI). “Go make 300, then 350, even 400 — those will come too. But you have to try. My attitude is that getting out at any stage is a criminal offence, brother. How did you get out? Were you tired? Played a shot straight into someone’s hands?” "This player (Shubman) is really good, and maybe every Indian cricketer — all eleven — have come out of his training. So that’s a big thing for you, and for Shubman too. The hard work he’s put in over the last seven years is finally bearing fruit now," he said. Gill, however, also became the first player in all of Test cricket to hit a 250 and 150 in a Test match. While the list of his records continues to grow, his admiration takes another step, with former India Test captain and batting giant Virat Kohli also praising him for his gigantic Test outing in Birmingham. Taking to his Instagram handle, Kohli posted a story with the caption, "Well played, star boy. Rewriting history. Onwards and upwards from here. You deserve all of this.”

Gill broke multiple records in his marathon first-inning knock. Hitting three sixes and 30 boundaries came with a lot of discipline, caution and flair, as Gill tormented the English bowlers.&nbsp;

‘Go make 300, then 350, even 400…,’ Yograj Singh unhappy with Gill for missing out on Edgbaston triple ton

Mohammed Shami is one of India’s top fast bowlers, having made a big name for himself in international cricket. Along with his strong on-field performances, he has also earned a lot of money through matches, endorsements and other investments. Here's a look at his income, important assets and career journey.&nbsp;Net worth&nbsp;Shami’s total net worth is estimated to be around ₹47 crore ($6 million). His earnings come from multiple sources like his BCCI contract, IPL salary, brand deals and business investments.&nbsp;&nbsp;Annual salary from BCCI&nbsp;As a Grade A player in the BCCI contract list, Shami earns ₹5 crore each year from the board. Apart from that, according to the reports, he receives match fees of -&nbsp;<ul><li>₹15 lakh per Test match</li><li>₹6 lakh per ODI</li><li>₹3 lakh per T20I</li></ul>IPL income&nbsp;The 34-year-old has been a part of different IPL teams, including Delhi Daredevils, Punjab Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Titans.&nbsp;In the 2025 IPL auction, he was bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad for ₹10 crore.&nbsp;Brand endorsements&nbsp;Shami promotes several well-known brands. These include:<ul><li>Nike (cricket gear)</li><li>OctaFX (forex trading platform)</li><li>Blitzpools (fantasy sports)</li><li>Puma, Stanford, Hell Energy Drink and Vision11 (fantasy app)</li></ul>He also charges around ₹1 crore per endorsement, which adds to his yearly income.&nbsp;Assets and Properties&nbsp;At the age of 34, &nbsp;Mohammed Shami owns some valuable assets:<ul><li>Farmhouse: A beautiful farmhouse in Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, worth around ₹12–15 crore.</li><li>Luxury Cars: His car collection includes an Audi, BMW 5 Series, Jaguar F-Type, Mercedes GLS and Toyota Fortuner.</li><li>Real Estate: He owns properties in his hometown, showing his interest in smart investments.</li></ul>Career&nbsp;Mohammed Shami was born on September 3, 1990, in Amroha, Uttar Pradesh. He started playing cricket from a young age and impressed everyone with his talent. He made his international debut for India in 2013 and quickly became one of the country’s key bowlers.

Mohammed Shami is one of India’s top fast bowlers and has made a big name for himself in international cricket. Along with his strong performances with the bowl on the field, he has also earned a lot of money through matches and endorsements deals. Lets have a look on his investments.

Mohammed Shami is one of India’s top fast bowlers, having made a big name for himself in international cricket. Along with his strong on-field performances, he has also earned a lot of money through matches, endorsements and other investments. Here's a look at his income, important assets and career journey. Net worth Shami’s total net worth is estimated to be around ₹47 crore ($6 million). His earnings come from multiple sources like his BCCI contract, IPL salary, brand deals and business investments. Annual salary from BCCI As a Grade A player in the BCCI contract list, Shami earns ₹5 crore each year from the board. Apart from that, according to the reports, he receives match fees of - ₹15 lakh per Test match ₹6 lakh per ODI ₹3 lakh per T20I IPL income The 34-year-old has been a part of different IPL teams, including Delhi Daredevils, Punjab Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Titans. In the 2025 IPL auction, he was bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad for ₹10 crore. Brand endorsements Shami promotes several well-known brands. These include: Nike (cricket gear) OctaFX (forex trading platform) Blitzpools (fantasy sports) Puma, Stanford, Hell Energy Drink and Vision11 (fantasy app) He also charges around ₹1 crore per endorsement, which adds to his yearly income. Assets and Properties At the age of 34, Mohammed Shami owns some valuable assets: Farmhouse: A beautiful farmhouse in Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, worth around ₹12–15 crore. Luxury Cars: His car collection includes an Audi, BMW 5 Series, Jaguar F-Type, Mercedes GLS and Toyota Fortuner. Real Estate: He owns properties in his hometown, showing his interest in smart investments. Career Mohammed Shami was born on September 3, 1990, in Amroha, Uttar Pradesh. He started playing cricket from a young age and impressed everyone with his talent. He made his international debut for India in 2013 and quickly became one of the country’s key bowlers.

Mohammed Shami is one of India’s top fast bowlers, having made a big name for himself in international cricket. Along with his strong performances, he has also earned a lot of money through matches and endorsement deals. Let's have a look at his salary and investments. &nbsp;

Mohammed Shami net worth, salary and endorsement deals: Check how rich the Indian speedster is

Rain continues to pour in abundance ahead of the start of day five of the second Test between India and England at Edgbaston. Although the weather forecast predicted a restricted shower spell during the day, the latest visuals confirm it could be a long wait before the play resumes in Birmingham. Rain was always going to play a spoilsport on the final day at this venue, something England batter Harry Brook also reminded Indian captain Shubman Gill early on day four, saying, ‘Shubman, it's raining tomorrow. Half day. Afternoon, it's raining,’ to which Gill replied, ‘Bad luck for us.’ Brook didn’t stop there, further suggesting ‘take a draw’ in this second Test.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-ind-vs-eng-rishabh-pant-adds-another-feather-to-hat-becomes-first-asian-batter-to-achieve-this-feat-in-sena-1751788759455">IND vs ENG: Rishabh Pant adds another feather to hat, becomes first Asian batter to achieve THIS feat in SENA</a>&nbsp;The covers are on at Edgbaston, with the rain showing no signs of stopping. &nbsp;WATCH VIDEO - &nbsp;

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Meanwhile, day four of the second Test entirely belonged to India. The Indian batters made merry on a flatter Birmingham track, scoring heaps of runs in their second innings and setting an improbable target for the hosts.&nbsp; &nbsp;Gill was the standout batter of all, hitting a brilliant 161, which came after he smashed his career-best 269 in the first innings. The right-handed never looked like giving English bowlers any chance of dismissing him, even with his wicket coming off a Jaffa from Shoaib Bashir, whose delivery bounced extra. Gill, however, took on the English attack with caution, discipline and flair, whacking 13 fours and eight sixes in his marathon innings. &nbsp;But there was one problem with Team India’s second innings – the declaration. Although the reasons behind stretching the lead beyond 600 was evident, given how eagerly England wanted to chase any target set for them and also what happened in the Leeds Test, pushing it that late even knowing the weather forecast for the next day did no good to India, who are fighting to level the five-match series. &nbsp;However, they did find success late on day four, picking up three wickets, including both openers and ranked number one Test batter Joe Root. Akash Deep was on song, picking up two, while Mohammed Siraj returned with one to his name, completing seven wickets thus far in this match. &nbsp;As things stand, England would need another 536 runs to win with seven wickets remaining.&nbsp; &nbsp;The hosts lead this series 1-0.

The covers are on at Edgbaston, with the rain showing no signs of stopping.

Rain continues to pour in abundance ahead of the start of day five of the second Test between India and England at Edgbaston. Although the weather forecast predicted a restricted shower spell during the day, the latest visuals confirm it could be a long wait before the play resumes in Birmingham. Rain was always going to play a spoilsport on the final day at this venue, something England batter Harry Brook also reminded Indian captain Shubman Gill early on day four, saying, ‘Shubman, it's raining tomorrow. Half day. Afternoon, it's raining,’ to which Gill replied, ‘Bad luck for us.’ Brook didn’t stop there, further suggesting ‘take a draw’ in this second Test. Also read | IND vs ENG: Rishabh Pant adds another feather to hat, becomes first Asian batter to achieve THIS feat in SENA The covers are on at Edgbaston, with the rain showing no signs of stopping. WATCH VIDEO -

The covers are on at Edgbaston, with the rain showing no signs of stopping.

IND vs ENG 2nd Test: Heavy rain clouds day 5 start at Edgbaston - WATCH

India's star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has etched his name in cricket history by becoming the first Asian wicketkeeper to score 2000 runs in SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia.) This incredible feat was achieved during Day 4 (July 5) of the second Test against England in Birmingham, adding another milestone to his stellar Test career.&nbsp;Pant now has 2023 runs in 28 Tests in these tough conditions, with six centuries and six fifties to his name. His average stands at a solid 41.28, proving his consistency in tough overseas conditions. In the ongoing series, Pant has been in phenomenal form. He has scored 342 runs in just four innings, with two centuries and a fifty. His best score so far in this series is 134 runs, and he has been vital in helping India build strong partnerships. He has played attacking style of cricket with an impressive strike rate of 81.81 showing his fearless approach to batting.&nbsp;Also Read |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-2nd-test-day-5-weather-report-will-rain-spoil-india-s-party-as-shubman-gill-and-co-near-historic-in-win-edgbaston-1751772526883"> IND vs ENG, 2nd Test: Will rain spoil India's party as visitors near historic win at Edgbaston?</a>&nbsp;Pant's latest knock of 65 runs off just 58 balls in the second innings and was a crucial contribution with eight fours and three sixes. His aggressive and entertaining batting helped India set a challenging target of 609 runs for England.&nbsp;Aside from his batting records, Pant also holds the record for the most sixes by a batter in an away country. With 23 sixes, he overtook England's Ben Stokes (21) for this honour, showcasing his ability to go big when needed.&nbsp;As India head into Day 5, they require seven wickets to script a historic win in Birmingham. The visitors haven't tasted the success here as they have lost seven Tests and drew once.

Star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has etched his name in cricket history by becoming the first Asian wicketkeeper to score 2000 runs in SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia.) 

India's star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has etched his name in cricket history by becoming the first Asian wicketkeeper to score 2000 runs in SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia.) This incredible feat was achieved during Day 4 (July 5) of the second Test against England in Birmingham, adding another milestone to his stellar Test career. Pant now has 2023 runs in 28 Tests in these tough conditions, with six centuries and six fifties to his name. His average stands at a solid 41.28, proving his consistency in tough overseas conditions. In the ongoing series, Pant has been in phenomenal form. He has scored 342 runs in just four innings, with two centuries and a fifty. His best score so far in this series is 134 runs, and he has been vital in helping India build strong partnerships. He has played attacking style of cricket with an impressive strike rate of 81.81 showing his fearless approach to batting. Also Read | IND vs ENG, 2nd Test: Will rain spoil India's party as visitors near historic win at Edgbaston? Pant's latest knock of 65 runs off just 58 balls in the second innings and was a crucial contribution with eight fours and three sixes. His aggressive and entertaining batting helped India set a challenging target of 609 runs for England. Aside from his batting records, Pant also holds the record for the most sixes by a batter in an away country. With 23 sixes, he overtook England's Ben Stokes (21) for this honour, showcasing his ability to go big when needed. As India head into Day 5, they require seven wickets to script a historic win in Birmingham. The visitors haven't tasted the success here as they have lost seven Tests and drew once.

India's star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has etched his name in cricket history by becoming the first Asian wicketkeeper to score 2000 runs in SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia.)&nbsp;

IND vs ENG: Rishabh Pant adds another feather to hat, becomes first Asian batter to achieve THIS feat in SENA

As India edge closer to win in the Edgbaston Test on Sunday against England, here is a glance at five of their biggest wins in terms of runs.

As India edge closer to win in the Edgbaston Test on Sunday against England, here is a glance at five of their biggest wins in terms of runs.

5 Largest win margins for India in Test cricket (by runs)

Here is a look at the batters with the most runs for India in a single Test series as Shubman Gill edges closer to the elite list which is currently led by Sunil Gavaskar, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli.

Here is a look at the batters with the most runs for India in a single Test series as Shubman Gill edges closer to the elite list which is currently led by Sunil Gavaskar, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli.

Most runs for India in a single Test series – Shubman Gill edges closer to elite list

Here is a look at batters with the most aggregate runs in a Test match featuring Shubman Gill who smashed 430 runs in the Edgbaston Test. He now entered the elite list alongside the likes of Graham Gooch, Kumar Sangakkara, Mark Taylor and Brian Lara.

Here is a look at batters with the most aggregate runs in a Test match featuring Shubman Gill who smashed 430 runs in the Edgbaston Test. He now entered the elite list alongside the likes of Graham Gooch, Kumar Sangakkara, Mark Taylor and Brian Lara.

Most aggregate runs by a batter in a Test match – Shubman Gill enters elite list

The Indian team is just seven wickets away from sealing a historic win at Edgbaston as the visitors sit in the driver’s seat ahead of the final day action in Birmingham. Shubman Gill and Co have produced a fluent batting performance throughout the contest putting England on the back foot who need a near-improbable 536 more runs to win the match. However, rain could save the day for the hosts as it could stand between India and its historic win in Edgbaston. So what is the weather like ahead of the final day of the second Test?<h2>Weather Report Day 5, will rain play spoilsport?</h2>According to a weather report from the local metrological department, there is a high probability of rain in the early stages of the morning. However, it will ease out as the day progresses. The probability of rain at 7 am is 79 percent, whereas it will drop down to 22 percent at 1 pm local time.&nbsp;&nbsp;The final day between the two sides begins at 10 am local time. If it does end up raining by 1 pm, then the game would most likely begin after lunch, which could see the hosts push for a draw.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-2nd-test-i-am-not-greedy-for-records-rishabh-pant-cheeky-reply-harry-brook-banter-during-day-4-in-edgbaston-watch-video-1751734002536">IND vs ENG: ‘I am not greedy for records,’ Pant’s cheeky reply to Brook’s banter during day 4 in Edgbaston – WATCH</a><h2>India on the cusp</h2>In their previous eight matches played for India at Edgbaston, they have lost seven and drawn once, keeping the win’s column empty. The solitary draw came in the 1986 series, where India would go on to win the series under Kapil Dev’s captaincy. However, apart from that Edgbaston has proved to be a fort hard to capture for the visitors.&nbsp;&nbsp;England will start Day 5 at 72/3 with Ollie Pope (24) and Harry Brook (15) in the middle. A win looks beyond imaginable for the hosts as they will likely push for a draw on the final day.&nbsp;&nbsp;Visitors India need seven wickets on the final day with Akash Deep and Mohammed Siraj carrying huge responsibilities on their shoulders. India will have a better part of 90 overs (if rain plays no part) to get the job done with the likes of Prashidh Krishna, Washington Sundar and Ravindra Jadeja also in the bowling ranks.

However, rain could save the Test match for the hosts as it could stand between India and its historic win in Edgbaston. So what is the weather like ahead of the final day of the second Test?

The Indian team is just seven wickets away from sealing a historic win at Edgbaston as the visitors sit in the driver’s seat ahead of the final day action in Birmingham. Shubman Gill and Co have produced a fluent batting performance throughout the contest putting England on the back foot who need a near-improbable 536 more runs to win the match. However, rain could save the day for the hosts as it could stand between India and its historic win in Edgbaston. So what is the weather like ahead of the final day of the second Test? Weather Report Day 5, will rain play spoilsport? According to a weather report from the local metrological department, there is a high probability of rain in the early stages of the morning. However, it will ease out as the day progresses. The probability of rain at 7 am is 79 percent, whereas it will drop down to 22 percent at 1 pm local time. The final day between the two sides begins at 10 am local time. If it does end up raining by 1 pm, then the game would most likely begin after lunch, which could see the hosts push for a draw. ALSO READ | IND vs ENG: ‘I am not greedy for records,’ Pant’s cheeky reply to Brook’s banter during day 4 in Edgbaston – WATCH India on the cusp In their previous eight matches played for India at Edgbaston, they have lost seven and drawn once, keeping the win’s column empty. The solitary draw came in the 1986 series, where India would go on to win the series under Kapil Dev’s captaincy. However, apart from that Edgbaston has proved to be a fort hard to capture for the visitors. England will start Day 5 at 72/3 with Ollie Pope (24) and Harry Brook (15) in the middle. A win looks beyond imaginable for the hosts as they will likely push for a draw on the final day. Visitors India need seven wickets on the final day with Akash Deep and Mohammed Siraj carrying huge responsibilities on their shoulders. India will have a better part of 90 overs (if rain plays no part) to get the job done with the likes of Prashidh Krishna, Washington Sundar and Ravindra Jadeja also in the bowling ranks.

However, rain could save the Test match for the hosts as it could stand between India and its historic win in Edgbaston. So what is the weather like ahead of the final day of the second Test?

IND vs ENG, 2nd Test: Will rain spoil India's party as visitors near historic win at Edgbaston?

Steve Smith and Cameron Green half-centuries pushed Australia into the ascendancy with a lead of 254 runs at stumps on the third day of the second Test against the West Indies at the National Cricket Stadium in Grenada on Saturday.&nbsp;Holding a 1-0 lead in the three-match series following a 159-run victory in the first Test in Barbados, the tourists have three wickets in hand as they sit on 221-7 going into the fourth day of what has so far been a low-scoring duel.&nbsp;Smith's innings of 71, his 43rd Test half-century, reflected his awareness of the state of the match as the day progressed.&nbsp;Cautious at first when he came to the crease with his side again in early trouble at 28 for three in the first session, Smith unfurled more of the trademark shots from his considerable repertoire in productive partnerships with Green and then the always aggressive Travis Head.&nbsp;He looked well set to coast to a 37th Test hundred after tea only to be undone by Justin Greaves, the seam bowling all-rounder trapping Smith lbw to end an innings that spanned 119 deliveries and included one six and seven fours.&nbsp;His 93-run fourth-wicket partnership with Green was pivotal in the visitors tilting the balance of play in their favour.&nbsp;"It's a tricky surface, a bit up and down, a bit of seam movement, so for this innings I decided to bat on middle (stump) and try and be a bit more still to negate lbw as much as possible," Smith said.&nbsp;"And then anything loose try to cash in on it. You've got to try to put the bad balls away to put the pressure back on the bowlers."&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-2nd-test-i-am-not-greedy-for-records-rishabh-pant-cheeky-reply-harry-brook-banter-during-day-4-in-edgbaston-watch-video-1751734002536">IND vs ENG: ‘I am not greedy for records,’ Pant’s cheeky reply to Brook’s banter during day 4 in Edgbaston – WATCH</a><h2>In a nice spot</h2>For the former captain, the state of the pitch plus effective use of the new ball will give Australia the advantage going into the final innings of the match.&nbsp;"We're in a nice spot. I don't think the wicket is going to get any better to bat," he said."I think the new ball will be pretty critical for us when we get that opportunity but hopefully we can first get up to (a lead of) 300."&nbsp;Green, whose previous three innings in this series in the vital number three position have raised questions about his suitability for the role, displayed commendable discipline and application in working his way to a seventh Test fifty.&nbsp;All his good work was undone though by the vagaries of this two-paced pitch as he was bowled off the inside-edge by Shamar Joseph for 52 halfway through the afternoon period.&nbsp;His watchful innings occupied 123 balls during which he stroked five fours.&nbsp;Head was also a victim of uneven bounce, although the persistent pace and accuracy of Shamar Joseph contributed to him being bowled for 39.&nbsp;Alex Carey (26 not out) again eked out important runs for Australia at the end of the day, and resumes on the fourth day in partnership with captain Pat Cummins.&nbsp;Earlier, nightwatchman Nathan Lyon's demise lifted West Indies spirits higher after a strong finish to the second day when a Jayden Seales double-strike reduced Australia to 12 for two at stumps.&nbsp;Lyon offered a catch high to John Campbell at second slip off the bowling of Alzarri Joseph having done his job the previous evening in protecting the next man in, Smith, from having to negotiate a tricky few minutes to the close.&nbsp;After missing the first Test through injury and then falling cheaply in the first innings on Thursday, Smith was clearly intent on lengthy occupation of the crease second time around.&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.

Steve Smith and Cameron Green half-centuries pushed Australia into the ascendancy with a lead of 254 runs at stumps on the third day of the second Test against the West Indies at the National Cricket Stadium in Grenada on Saturday.

Steve Smith and Cameron Green half-centuries pushed Australia into the ascendancy with a lead of 254 runs at stumps on the third day of the second Test against the West Indies at the National Cricket Stadium in Grenada on Saturday. Holding a 1-0 lead in the three-match series following a 159-run victory in the first Test in Barbados, the tourists have three wickets in hand as they sit on 221-7 going into the fourth day of what has so far been a low-scoring duel. Smith's innings of 71, his 43rd Test half-century, reflected his awareness of the state of the match as the day progressed. Cautious at first when he came to the crease with his side again in early trouble at 28 for three in the first session, Smith unfurled more of the trademark shots from his considerable repertoire in productive partnerships with Green and then the always aggressive Travis Head. He looked well set to coast to a 37th Test hundred after tea only to be undone by Justin Greaves, the seam bowling all-rounder trapping Smith lbw to end an innings that spanned 119 deliveries and included one six and seven fours. His 93-run fourth-wicket partnership with Green was pivotal in the visitors tilting the balance of play in their favour. "It's a tricky surface, a bit up and down, a bit of seam movement, so for this innings I decided to bat on middle (stump) and try and be a bit more still to negate lbw as much as possible," Smith said. "And then anything loose try to cash in on it. You've got to try to put the bad balls away to put the pressure back on the bowlers." ALSO READ | IND vs ENG: ‘I am not greedy for records,’ Pant’s cheeky reply to Brook’s banter during day 4 in Edgbaston – WATCH In a nice spot For the former captain, the state of the pitch plus effective use of the new ball will give Australia the advantage going into the final innings of the match. "We're in a nice spot. I don't think the wicket is going to get any better to bat," he said. "I think the new ball will be pretty critical for us when we get that opportunity but hopefully we can first get up to (a lead of) 300." Green, whose previous three innings in this series in the vital number three position have raised questions about his suitability for the role, displayed commendable discipline and application in working his way to a seventh Test fifty. All his good work was undone though by the vagaries of this two-paced pitch as he was bowled off the inside-edge by Shamar Joseph for 52 halfway through the afternoon period. His watchful innings occupied 123 balls during which he stroked five fours. Head was also a victim of uneven bounce, although the persistent pace and accuracy of Shamar Joseph contributed to him being bowled for 39. Alex Carey (26 not out) again eked out important runs for Australia at the end of the day, and resumes on the fourth day in partnership with captain Pat Cummins. Earlier, nightwatchman Nathan Lyon's demise lifted West Indies spirits higher after a strong finish to the second day when a Jayden Seales double-strike reduced Australia to 12 for two at stumps. Lyon offered a catch high to John Campbell at second slip off the bowling of Alzarri Joseph having done his job the previous evening in protecting the next man in, Smith, from having to negotiate a tricky few minutes to the close. After missing the first Test through injury and then falling cheaply in the first innings on Thursday, Smith was clearly intent on lengthy occupation of the crease second time around. 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.

Steve Smith and Cameron Green half-centuries pushed Australia into the ascendancy with a lead of 254 runs at stumps on the third day of the second Test against the West Indies at the National Cricket Stadium in Grenada on Saturday.

WI vs AUS, 2nd Test: Steve Smith guides Australia to commanding lead against hosts West Indies

India captain Shubman Gill became the first batsman in Test history to make scores of 250 and 150 in the same match before Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep again struck with the new ball as the tourists pressed for a series-levelling win at Edgbaston on Saturday. Gill followed his first-innings 267 in the second Test with another superb knock of 161 off just 162 balls. He eventually declared India's second innings on 427-6 after tea on the fourth day. That left England needing a mammoth 608 runs to go 2-0 up in this five-match series.&nbsp;&nbsp;No side in 148 years of Test cricket has made more to win in the fourth innings than the West Indies' 418 against Australia at St John's in 2003.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-2nd-test-i-am-not-greedy-for-records-rishabh-pant-cheeky-reply-harry-brook-banter-during-day-4-in-edgbaston-watch-video-1751734002536">IND vs ENG: ‘I am not greedy for records,’ Pant’s cheeky reply to Brook’s banter during day 4 in Edgbaston – WATCH</a>&nbsp;England's corresponding record is the 378 they made against India at Edgbaston three years ago. But at Saturday's close in Birmingham, they were 72-3, needing a further 536 runs on the final day to achieve a win that would be remarkable even in their current 'Bazball' era of aggressive batting. But Harry Brook, who helped keep England afloat in the first innings with 158 in a total of 407, was still there on 15 not out.&nbsp;Siraj, who led India's attack with 6-70 in the first innings, struck an early blow Saturday when he removed Zak Crawley for a duck as a loose drive went straight to backward point.&nbsp;Deep, given the unenviable task of replacing Jasprit Bumrah, the world's number one ranked fast bowler, then carried on from his four-wicket haul first-time around by bowling left-hander Ben Duckett (25) with a nip-back ball.&nbsp;&nbsp;He then clean bowled Joe Root for just six as the world's number one-ranked Test batsman was undone by a superb full-length ball that moved away late.&nbsp;&nbsp;Earlier, by taking his tally in this match to 430 runs, the 25-year-old Gill became only the fifth batsman to score 400 or more runs in a single Test.&nbsp;Gill, thrust into the captaincy following Rohit Sharma's shock retirement from Test duty in May, has scored three hundreds in his first four innings as skipper following his 147 during India's defeat in the first Test at Headingley.&nbsp;He was ably assisted earlier Saturday by Rishabh Pant, who made England pay dearly for dropping him twice, including a poor miss by Crawley at mid-off when the wicketkeeper had made just 10.&nbsp;Pant cashed in with a typically dashing 65 during a fourth-wicket partnership of 110 in just 103 balls with his skipper.<h3>Tongue lashing</h3>&nbsp;But Gill, often a classical stylist, showed he could bat just as aggressively as Pant by hitting fast bowler Josh Tongue for three consecutive boundaries, with a superb hooked six followed by a swiped four over mid-on and a scorching pull that England captain Ben Stokes could not stop.&nbsp;Gill, batting in the number four slot previously occupied by India star Virat Kohli, who retired just days after Rohit, hooked another six off Tongue.Pant's dashing display ended when trying to smash off-spinner Shoaib Bashir; he lost control of his bat, which flew to midwicket while the ball went to deep mid-off -- where Duckett made no mistake with the catch.&nbsp;Pant faced just 58 balls, including eight fours and three sixes.&nbsp;After tea, Gill piled on the runs with a brilliant straight six and two fours off consecutive balls from Chris Woakes, before slog-sweeping part-time off-spinner Root for six to go to 150 in superb style.&nbsp;There was a comical moment next ball when Ollie Pope, with sunglasses on top of his cap rather than over his eyes, lost sight of a chance in the deep.&nbsp;Gill's brilliant display finally ended when he spooned a simple return catch to Bashir, having hit 13 fours and eight sixes in his latest masterclass.&nbsp;There were crowd chants of "Boring, boring India" as the tourists batted on before Gill finally called a halt, with Ravindra Jadeja 69 not out.&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 the WION audience.

No side in 148 years of Test cricket has made more to win in the fourth innings than the West Indies' 418 against Australia at St John's in 2003.

India captain Shubman Gill became the first batsman in Test history to make scores of 250 and 150 in the same match before Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep again struck with the new ball as the tourists pressed for a series-levelling win at Edgbaston on Saturday. Gill followed his first-innings 267 in the second Test with another superb knock of 161 off just 162 balls. He eventually declared India's second innings on 427-6 after tea on the fourth day. That left England needing a mammoth 608 runs to go 2-0 up in this five-match series. No side in 148 years of Test cricket has made more to win in the fourth innings than the West Indies' 418 against Australia at St John's in 2003. Also read | IND vs ENG: ‘I am not greedy for records,’ Pant’s cheeky reply to Brook’s banter during day 4 in Edgbaston – WATCH England's corresponding record is the 378 they made against India at Edgbaston three years ago. But at Saturday's close in Birmingham, they were 72-3, needing a further 536 runs on the final day to achieve a win that would be remarkable even in their current 'Bazball' era of aggressive batting. But Harry Brook, who helped keep England afloat in the first innings with 158 in a total of 407, was still there on 15 not out. Siraj, who led India's attack with 6-70 in the first innings, struck an early blow Saturday when he removed Zak Crawley for a duck as a loose drive went straight to backward point. Deep, given the unenviable task of replacing Jasprit Bumrah, the world's number one ranked fast bowler, then carried on from his four-wicket haul first-time around by bowling left-hander Ben Duckett (25) with a nip-back ball. He then clean bowled Joe Root for just six as the world's number one-ranked Test batsman was undone by a superb full-length ball that moved away late. Earlier, by taking his tally in this match to 430 runs, the 25-year-old Gill became only the fifth batsman to score 400 or more runs in a single Test. Gill, thrust into the captaincy following Rohit Sharma's shock retirement from Test duty in May, has scored three hundreds in his first four innings as skipper following his 147 during India's defeat in the first Test at Headingley. He was ably assisted earlier Saturday by Rishabh Pant, who made England pay dearly for dropping him twice, including a poor miss by Crawley at mid-off when the wicketkeeper had made just 10. Pant cashed in with a typically dashing 65 during a fourth-wicket partnership of 110 in just 103 balls with his skipper. Tongue lashing But Gill, often a classical stylist, showed he could bat just as aggressively as Pant by hitting fast bowler Josh Tongue for three consecutive boundaries, with a superb hooked six followed by a swiped four over mid-on and a scorching pull that England captain Ben Stokes could not stop. Gill, batting in the number four slot previously occupied by India star Virat Kohli, who retired just days after Rohit, hooked another six off Tongue. Pant's dashing display ended when trying to smash off-spinner Shoaib Bashir; he lost control of his bat, which flew to midwicket while the ball went to deep mid-off -- where Duckett made no mistake with the catch. Pant faced just 58 balls, including eight fours and three sixes. After tea, Gill piled on the runs with a brilliant straight six and two fours off consecutive balls from Chris Woakes, before slog-sweeping part-time off-spinner Root for six to go to 150 in superb style. There was a comical moment next ball when Ollie Pope, with sunglasses on top of his cap rather than over his eyes, lost sight of a chance in the deep. Gill's brilliant display finally ended when he spooned a simple return catch to Bashir, having hit 13 fours and eight sixes in his latest masterclass. There were crowd chants of "Boring, boring India" as the tourists batted on before Gill finally called a halt, with Ravindra Jadeja 69 not out. 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 the WION audience.

No side in 148 years of Test cricket has made more to win in the fourth innings than the West Indies' 418 against Australia at St John's in 2003.

IND vs ENG: Shubman Gill’s record-breaking 161 puts India ahead as Edgbaston Test enters day five

Rishabh Pant loves playing Test cricket; he loves scoring runs in Test cricket, and, the best part is, he is not even greedy about the records he often breaks in Test cricket. The left-handed batter was among runs in the second innings at Edgbaston, hitting a valiant 69 off 58, including three sixes and eight fours. However, as chirpy as he is behind the wickets in his turn, the opposition players also love a little banter with him when he bats; such was the case between Pant and Harry Brook on day four of the second Test in Birmingham. Though whatever was said was in all humour, Pant’s reply was full of humility.&nbsp;Sometime around when Pant was batting in the second innings, Brook, standing in the slips, and keeper Jamie Smith tried getting under Pant’s skin with a subtle dialogue about scoring runs quickly. Although Pant’s style of play is daring and entertaining, keeping everyone involved, including the opposition, his game awareness is what separates him from the rest.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-2nd-test-shubman-gill-hits-peak-form-in-edgbaston-becomes-1st-indian-in-54-years-to-achieve-this-feat-1751728306300">IND vs ENG, 2nd Test: Shubman Gill hits peak form in Edgbaston, becomes 1st Indian in 54 years to achieve THIS feat</a> &nbsp;At a time when he and India captain Shubman Gill, who completed his third hundred of this series, second in this Test, were playing per the plan, deploying caution and attacking the loose ones, Brook reminded him of a fastest Test hundred record (scored in 55 balls), perhaps pushing him to play quicker and giving England a chance to dismiss him. &nbsp;After Brook said, ‘The fastest I’ve done is 55 balls (and) you could have done that today,’ Pant replied, ‘It’s okay. (I am) Not very greedy for records. If it happens, it happens.’ &nbsp;WATCH VIDEO -&nbsp;

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His statement truly tells about who he is. A batter, who often gets out in the nineties, more time than most players ever have, cannot be greedy for records. He, however, set a few during the first Test in Leeds, having scored twin tons in the series opener. &nbsp;Meanwhile, it was his team skipper Gill, who broke several records with his marathon 161 in the second innings. The right-handed batter now holds a record for most runs by an Indian batter in a Test match (430), surpassing Sunil Gavaskar’s tally and the second highest overall after England’s Graham Gooch’s 456 against India at Lord’s in 1990. &nbsp;India scored 427 for six declared in their second innings, setting England an improbable-looking target of 608 with less than four sessions remaining.

As chirpy as he is behind the wickets in his turn, the opposition players also love a little banter with him when he bats; such was the case between Pant and Harry Brook on day four of the second Test in Birmingham.

Rishabh Pant loves playing Test cricket; he loves scoring runs in Test cricket, and, the best part is, he is not even greedy about the records he often breaks in Test cricket. The left-handed batter was among runs in the second innings at Edgbaston, hitting a valiant 69 off 58, including three sixes and eight fours. However, as chirpy as he is behind the wickets in his turn, the opposition players also love a little banter with him when he bats; such was the case between Pant and Harry Brook on day four of the second Test in Birmingham. Though whatever was said was in all humour, Pant’s reply was full of humility. Sometime around when Pant was batting in the second innings, Brook, standing in the slips, and keeper Jamie Smith tried getting under Pant’s skin with a subtle dialogue about scoring runs quickly. Although Pant’s style of play is daring and entertaining, keeping everyone involved, including the opposition, his game awareness is what separates him from the rest. Also read | IND vs ENG, 2nd Test: Shubman Gill hits peak form in Edgbaston, becomes 1st Indian in 54 years to achieve THIS feat At a time when he and India captain Shubman Gill, who completed his third hundred of this series, second in this Test, were playing per the plan, deploying caution and attacking the loose ones, Brook reminded him of a fastest Test hundred record (scored in 55 balls), perhaps pushing him to play quicker and giving England a chance to dismiss him. After Brook said, ‘The fastest I’ve done is 55 balls (and) you could have done that today,’ Pant replied, ‘It’s okay. (I am) Not very greedy for records. If it happens, it happens.’ WATCH VIDEO -

As chirpy as he is behind the wickets in his turn, the opposition players also love a little banter with him when he bats; such was the case between Pant and Harry Brook on day four of the second Test in Birmingham.

IND vs ENG: ‘I am not greedy for records,’ Pant’s cheeky reply to Brook’s banter during day 4 in Edgbaston – WATCH

Teen sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi delivered a remarkable batting performance on Saturday (Jul 5) against England U19 in Worcester. The teenager smashed a quickfire 143 runs off 78 balls, as India posted 363 runs in 50 overs. The 14-year-old sets a new record for the fastest century in Men’s Youth One Day Internationals (ODIs). The left-handed opener took just 52 balls, surpassing the previous best of 53 balls held by Pakistan’s Kamran Ghulam. Suryavanshi's power-hitting innings included 13 fours and 10 sixes before getting out on 143 runs from 78 balls.\<h3>Suryavanshi sets new record</h3>&nbsp;Last year, he hit the second-fastest century in a Men’s Youth Test against Australia U-19 in Chennai.&nbsp;&nbsp;Suryavanshi has been in top form during this whole series. In the third match, he smashed a 20-ball half-century, the second-fastest by an Indian in U19 ODIs and helped India to win the match by four wickets and take a 2-1 lead.&nbsp;In the ongoing match, India posted a huge total of 363 runs for the loss of 9 wickets; apart from Vaibhav, Vihaan Malhotra also scored a century and helped his team to post a big total. For England, Jack Home and Sebastian Morgan took four and three wickets, respectively.&nbsp;At the time of writing, England were 65 for none and still needed 299 runs to win, having 10 wickets in hand.&nbsp;Fastest hundreds in U19 ODIs<ul><li>52 balls - Vaibhav Suryavanshi (India U19 vs England U19, Worcester, 2025)</li><li>53 balls - Kamran Ghulam (Pakistan U19 vs England U19, Leicester, 2013)</li><li>68 balls - Tamim Iqbal (Bangladesh U19 vs England U19, Fatullah, 2005)</li><li>69 balls - Raj Angad Bawa &nbsp;(India U19 vs Uganda U19, Tarouba, 2022)</li></ul>

Teen sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi delivered a remarkable batting performance on Saturday (Jul 5) against England U19 in Worcester. The teenager smashed a quickfire 143 runs off 78 balls, as India posted 363 runs in 50 overs.

Teen sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi delivered a remarkable batting performance on Saturday (Jul 5) against England U19 in Worcester. The teenager smashed a quickfire 143 runs off 78 balls, as India posted 363 runs in 50 overs. The 14-year-old sets a new record for the fastest century in Men’s Youth One Day Internationals (ODIs). The left-handed opener took just 52 balls, surpassing the previous best of 53 balls held by Pakistan’s Kamran Ghulam. Suryavanshi's power-hitting innings included 13 fours and 10 sixes before getting out on 143 runs from 78 balls.\ Suryavanshi sets new record Last year, he hit the second-fastest century in a Men’s Youth Test against Australia U-19 in Chennai. Suryavanshi has been in top form during this whole series. In the third match, he smashed a 20-ball half-century, the second-fastest by an Indian in U19 ODIs and helped India to win the match by four wickets and take a 2-1 lead. In the ongoing match, India posted a huge total of 363 runs for the loss of 9 wickets; apart from Vaibhav, Vihaan Malhotra also scored a century and helped his team to post a big total. For England, Jack Home and Sebastian Morgan took four and three wickets, respectively. At the time of writing, England were 65 for none and still needed 299 runs to win, having 10 wickets in hand. Fastest hundreds in U19 ODIs 52 balls - Vaibhav Suryavanshi (India U19 vs England U19, Worcester, 2025) 53 balls - Kamran Ghulam (Pakistan U19 vs England U19, Leicester, 2013) 68 balls - Tamim Iqbal (Bangladesh U19 vs England U19, Fatullah, 2005) 69 balls - Raj Angad Bawa (India U19 vs Uganda U19, Tarouba, 2022)

Teen sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi delivered a remarkable batting performance on Saturday (Jul 5) against England U19 in Worcester. The teenager smashed a quickfire 143 runs off 78 balls, as India posted 363 runs in 50 overs.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi becomes first player in U19 ODIs to achieve THIS milestone

There is no stopping Shubman Gill. The newly-appointed Indian Test captain is on a run-scoring spree in the UK, completing his third Test hundred on English soil in only his second Test of this five-match series. After rocking scoreboards and records with a hundred in Leeds and a career-best 269 in the first innings at Edgbaston, Gill notched up another hundred in the second innings in this Test, becoming only the second Indian batter in 54 years to unlock this feat, and ninth overall. He stays unbeaten at the crease at tea on day four, with Team India leading by 484.&nbsp;While he is the fourth batter since the start of this millennium to score a double hundred and a hundred in the same Test, he is among the only two active cricketers, alongside Australia’s Marnus Labuschagne, who scored 204 and 104* against West Indies in Perth in 2022, to do so.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/indias-white-ball-tour-of-bangladesh-postponed-bcci-announces-new-date-september-2026-1751724921364">India’s white-ball tour of Bangladesh postponed, BCCI announces new dates</a> &nbsp;Carrying his purple patch into the Test series, Gill has looked in ominous touch thus far. He doesn’t seem to play a false shot, let alone give a chance to any bowler to pick his wicket. Standing at the crease like a rock and making this match and his new batting position (number four) all about himself, Gill broke plenty of records in the first two matches. &nbsp;Even before he completed his hundred, he surpassed batting legend Sunil Gavaskar, whom he joined for batters to score a double hundred and a ton in the same match, for the most runs scored by an Indian batter in a Test match. While Gavaskar achieved this feat in the reverse order, scoring 124 in the first innings and 220 in the second against West Indies in the 1971 Test, Gill scored a marathon 269 in the first and crossed the triple-digit mark in the second innings. &nbsp;Gill has already surpassed 540 runs in four innings in this series.<h3>India unlikely to lose at Edgbaston &nbsp;</h3>After conceding a brilliant chance to take a lead in this series in Leeds, Team India is ensuring they are not leaving any stone unturned in its efforts to disallow England to complete a run chase.&nbsp; &nbsp;Rishabh Pant, who is also among the runs in this series, having hit twin tons thus far, also contributed to India’s second innings success in Birmingham. He timed a few but mistimed more in his 65-run knock, hitting nine fours and four sixes. &nbsp;Meanwhile, Team India’s lead crossed over 500 just after tea on day four.&nbsp;

Carrying his purple patch into the Test series, Gill has looked in ominous touch thus far. He doesn’t seem to play a false shot, let alone give a chance to any bowler to pick his wicket.

There is no stopping Shubman Gill. The newly-appointed Indian Test captain is on a run-scoring spree in the UK, completing his third Test hundred on English soil in only his second Test of this five-match series. After rocking scoreboards and records with a hundred in Leeds and a career-best 269 in the first innings at Edgbaston, Gill notched up another hundred in the second innings in this Test, becoming only the second Indian batter in 54 years to unlock this feat, and ninth overall. He stays unbeaten at the crease at tea on day four, with Team India leading by 484. While he is the fourth batter since the start of this millennium to score a double hundred and a hundred in the same Test, he is among the only two active cricketers, alongside Australia’s Marnus Labuschagne, who scored 204 and 104* against West Indies in Perth in 2022, to do so. Also read | India’s white-ball tour of Bangladesh postponed, BCCI announces new dates Carrying his purple patch into the Test series, Gill has looked in ominous touch thus far. He doesn’t seem to play a false shot, let alone give a chance to any bowler to pick his wicket. Standing at the crease like a rock and making this match and his new batting position (number four) all about himself, Gill broke plenty of records in the first two matches. Even before he completed his hundred, he surpassed batting legend Sunil Gavaskar, whom he joined for batters to score a double hundred and a ton in the same match, for the most runs scored by an Indian batter in a Test match. While Gavaskar achieved this feat in the reverse order, scoring 124 in the first innings and 220 in the second against West Indies in the 1971 Test, Gill scored a marathon 269 in the first and crossed the triple-digit mark in the second innings. Gill has already surpassed 540 runs in four innings in this series. India unlikely to lose at Edgbaston After conceding a brilliant chance to take a lead in this series in Leeds, Team India is ensuring they are not leaving any stone unturned in its efforts to disallow England to complete a run chase. Rishabh Pant, who is also among the runs in this series, having hit twin tons thus far, also contributed to India’s second innings success in Birmingham. He timed a few but mistimed more in his 65-run knock, hitting nine fours and four sixes. Meanwhile, Team India’s lead crossed over 500 just after tea on day four.

Carrying his purple patch into the Test series, Gill has looked in ominous touch thus far. He doesn’t seem to play a false shot, let alone give a chance to any bowler to pick his wicket.

IND vs ENG, 2nd Test: Shubman Gill hits peak form in Edgbaston, becomes 1st Indian in 54 years to achieve THIS feat

The BCCI has rescheduled Team India’s away white-ball series against Bangladesh, earlier scheduled in August (17-31) this year. Earlier reports suggested that the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) called off the series, with early signs of which emerging after they paused their media rights sale. Although the <a href="India-Bangladesh white-ball series called off as BCB aims to sell media rights for Pakistan T20Is - Report">reports claimed that strained political relations following a fallout between India and Pakistan led to that</a>, the latest developments read something else. Both boards, however, have decided to reschedule it next year during the September window.&nbsp;"This decision has been reached following discussions between the two boards, taking into account the international cricketing commitments and scheduling convenience of both teams," a BCCI statement read. "The BCB looks forward to welcoming India in September 2026 for this eagerly anticipated series. Revised dates and fixtures for the tour will be announced in due course." &nbsp;In April this year, the BCB announced a tentative schedule, consisting of three ODIs and as many T20Is. While the One-Dayers were scheduled to take place on August 17, 20 and 23, the three-match T20Is were to follow – August 26, 29 and 31. Mirpur and Chattogram were the two venues scheduled to host all matches. Since no India matches will take place in August this year, the centrally contracted players will be available for the Duleep Trophy during that window.<h3>Asia Cup 2025 &nbsp;</h3>Following the Pahalgam terror attack in April this year, where Pakistan-based terrorists killed 26 innocent lives in broad daylight, all tourists from India and abroad, India retaliated with ‘Operation Sindoor’, targeting Pakistan’s terror and military camps, leading to a war-like situation between the arch-rivals. Although the Indian government took harsh steps to boycott Pakistan across all fronts, including cutting diplomatic ties, neither they nor their respective cricket boards made anything official on the sports front, especially cricket. &nbsp;However, the latest reports have suggested that the BCCI and PCB have agreed to honour the Asia Cup commitments, scheduled for September this year. The six-team event would begin in early September, sometime around the 7th, with the UAE hosting all matches.&nbsp; &nbsp;Meanwhile, India and Pakistan mutually agreed to play their head-to-head matches on neutral venues ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025. Considering India played all its CT matches in Dubai, later winning the tournament, and with them scheduled to host the Asia Cup (in T20 format) this time, UAE could again be used as the neutral venue for the tournament.

In April this year, the BCB announced a tentative schedule, consisting of three ODIs and as many T20Is. While the One-Dayers were scheduled to take place on August 17, 20 and 23, the three-match T20Is were to follow – August 26, 29 and 31.

The BCCI has rescheduled Team India’s away white-ball series against Bangladesh, earlier scheduled in August (17-31) this year. Earlier reports suggested that the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) called off the series, with early signs of which emerging after they paused their media rights sale. Although the reports claimed that strained political relations following a fallout between India and Pakistan led to that, the latest developments read something else. Both boards, however, have decided to reschedule it next year during the September window. "This decision has been reached following discussions between the two boards, taking into account the international cricketing commitments and scheduling convenience of both teams," a BCCI statement read. "The BCB looks forward to welcoming India in September 2026 for this eagerly anticipated series. Revised dates and fixtures for the tour will be announced in due course." In April this year, the BCB announced a tentative schedule, consisting of three ODIs and as many T20Is. While the One-Dayers were scheduled to take place on August 17, 20 and 23, the three-match T20Is were to follow – August 26, 29 and 31. Mirpur and Chattogram were the two venues scheduled to host all matches. Since no India matches will take place in August this year, the centrally contracted players will be available for the Duleep Trophy during that window. Asia Cup 2025 Following the Pahalgam terror attack in April this year, where Pakistan-based terrorists killed 26 innocent lives in broad daylight, all tourists from India and abroad, India retaliated with ‘Operation Sindoor’, targeting Pakistan’s terror and military camps, leading to a war-like situation between the arch-rivals. Although the Indian government took harsh steps to boycott Pakistan across all fronts, including cutting diplomatic ties, neither they nor their respective cricket boards made anything official on the sports front, especially cricket. However, the latest reports have suggested that the BCCI and PCB have agreed to honour the Asia Cup commitments, scheduled for September this year. The six-team event would begin in early September, sometime around the 7th, with the UAE hosting all matches. Meanwhile, India and Pakistan mutually agreed to play their head-to-head matches on neutral venues ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025. Considering India played all its CT matches in Dubai, later winning the tournament, and with them scheduled to host the Asia Cup (in T20 format) this time, UAE could again be used as the neutral venue for the tournament.

In April this year, the BCB announced a tentative schedule, consisting of three ODIs and as many T20Is. While the One-Dayers were scheduled to take place on August 17, 20 and 23, the three-match T20Is were to follow – August 26, 29 and 31.

India’s white-ball tour of Bangladesh postponed, BCCI announces new dates

From Deepti Sharma to Nida Dar, let's have a look at the top six players in latest ICC Women's T20I all rounder rankings.

From Deepti Sharma to Nida Dar, let's have a look at the top six players in latest ICC Women's T20I all-rounder rankings.

From Deepti Sharma to Nida Dar: Top 6 players in latest ICC Women's T20I all rounder rankings

From Shivnarine Chanderpaul to Joe Root, here is a look at five batters with the most Test runs in losing cause also featuring Brian Lara, Sachin Tendulkar and Mushfiqur Rahim.

From Shivnarine Chanderpaul to Joe Root, here is a look at five batters with the most Test runs in losing cause also featuring Brian Lara, Sachin Tendulkar and Mushfiqur Rahim.

From Shivnarine Chanderpaul to Joe Root, 5 batters with most Test runs in losing cause

Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj delivered a sensational performance at Edgbaston on Friday (July 4), dismantling England’s batting lineup with a six-wicket haul. This marked his fourth five-wicket haul in Test cricket, placing him in a rare group of Indian pacers to have achieved this feat in Australia, West Indies, South Africa and now England. But what made this performance truly special was the timing, when India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah was missing, Siraj rose to the challenge. Statistics show that Siraj thrives when given more responsibility. As Siraj picked a six-fer in the absence of Bumrah, let's understand how Siraj has fared when he led the pack.&nbsp;Since his Test debut in July 2017, Siraj’s stats show a clear trend: he performs with more responsibility and there is a psychology behind it. When Bumrah is part of the team, there’s a natural expectation that he will take charge and lead the bowling attack. However, in his absence, Siraj recognises the responsibility that falls on his shoulders to get the job done for India. Let's understand this through stats.&nbsp;Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-ind-vs-eng-2nd-test-yashasvi-jaiswal-leapfrogs-sunil-gavaskar-in-this-elite-record-details-inside-1751696927134">IND vs ENG, 2nd Test: Yashasvi Jaiswal leapfrogs Sunil Gavaskar in THIS elite list – Details inside</a><h2>Siraj without Bumrah and Shami</h2>&nbsp;<ol><li>In 23 Tests played with Bumrah, Siraj averaged 33.82 with the ball.</li><li>In 15 Tests without Bumrah, that average improves significantly to 25.20.</li><li>In 12 Tests without Bumrah and Shami, Siraj’s bowling average drops even further to an impressive 22.27.&nbsp;</li></ol>These numbers state that bigger the responsibility, the better Siraj performs.&nbsp;Interestingly, during the Birmingham Test, Siraj made a smart tactical shift to line and lengths. He switched his line slightly straighter, aiming at the wickets to suit the slow, low pitch of Birmingham.<ol><li>&nbsp;Siraj's channel deliveries dropped from 47.5% in Leeds to 42.9% in Birmingham.</li><li>His straight-line deliveries increased from 22.5% to 33.8%.</li></ol>(Channel deliveries mean deliveries bowled outside the off-stump area.)&nbsp;This change was evident as three of his six wickets came from balls projected to hit the stumps.&nbsp;&nbsp;A 10-wicket match haul is now within reach for Siraj. If he manages four more wickets in the second innings, he will become only the second Indian pacer after Chetan Sharma (10/188 in 1986 at Birmingham) to take 10 wickets in a Test match on English soil.

Since Mohammed Siraj Test debut in July 2017, his stats show a clear trend: he performs with more responsibility and there is a psychology behind it. When Bumrah is part of the team, there is a natural expectation that he will take charge and lead the bowling attack. 

Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj delivered a sensational performance at Edgbaston on Friday (July 4), dismantling England’s batting lineup with a six-wicket haul. This marked his fourth five-wicket haul in Test cricket, placing him in a rare group of Indian pacers to have achieved this feat in Australia, West Indies, South Africa and now England. But what made this performance truly special was the timing, when India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah was missing, Siraj rose to the challenge. Statistics show that Siraj thrives when given more responsibility. As Siraj picked a six-fer in the absence of Bumrah, let's understand how Siraj has fared when he led the pack. Since his Test debut in July 2017, Siraj’s stats show a clear trend: he performs with more responsibility and there is a psychology behind it. When Bumrah is part of the team, there’s a natural expectation that he will take charge and lead the bowling attack. However, in his absence, Siraj recognises the responsibility that falls on his shoulders to get the job done for India. Let's understand this through stats. Also Read | IND vs ENG, 2nd Test: Yashasvi Jaiswal leapfrogs Sunil Gavaskar in THIS elite list – Details inside Siraj without Bumrah and Shami In 23 Tests played with Bumrah, Siraj averaged 33.82 with the ball. In 15 Tests without Bumrah, that average improves significantly to 25.20. In 12 Tests without Bumrah and Shami, Siraj’s bowling average drops even further to an impressive 22.27. These numbers state that bigger the responsibility, the better Siraj performs. Interestingly, during the Birmingham Test, Siraj made a smart tactical shift to line and lengths. He switched his line slightly straighter, aiming at the wickets to suit the slow, low pitch of Birmingham. Siraj's channel deliveries dropped from 47.5% in Leeds to 42.9% in Birmingham. His straight-line deliveries increased from 22.5% to 33.8%. (Channel deliveries mean deliveries bowled outside the off-stump area.) This change was evident as three of his six wickets came from balls projected to hit the stumps. A 10-wicket match haul is now within reach for Siraj. If he manages four more wickets in the second innings, he will become only the second Indian pacer after Chetan Sharma (10/188 in 1986 at Birmingham) to take 10 wickets in a Test match on English soil.

Since Mohammed Siraj's Test debut in July 2017, his stats show a clear trend: he performs with more responsibility and there is a psychology behind it. When Bumrah is part of the team, there’s a natural expectation that he will take charge and lead the bowling attack.&nbsp;

IND vs ENG, 2nd Test: How has Mohammed Siraj performed in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah? Details here

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From Chanderpaul to Root, 5 batters with most Test runs in losing cause

IND vs ENG: How has Siraj performed in the absence of Bumrah? Details here