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The England Test side has received a massive boost in their quest to beat India at home in the ongoing five-match Test series. Already without several first-team quicks for the series opener at Headingley in Leeds, England could acquire Mark Wood’s services at some point during this two-month window, with the latest reports suggesting that Wood has been targeting his return to the Test side sooner than expected. Fastest English bowler, alongside Jofra Archer, Wood has been out of action with a knee injury since England’s shocking loss to Afghanistan during the Champions Trophy in Pakistan.&nbsp;Wood, 35, put his heart on the table while chatting about his latest injury and a potential return date on the sidelines of day two of the first Test between India and England.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-1st-test-karun-nair-dismissed-on-duck-on-return-but-rishabh-pant-creates-history-1750508063419">IND vs ENG: Karun Nair dismissed on duck on Test return but Rishabh Pant enters history books</a> &nbsp;"[The knee is] not bad. Slow progress," Wood said of his injury. "It's not gone as quick as I'd have wanted, but this last little bit, I'm starting to kick on, and I'm bowling again. &nbsp;"I'm not too far away now; maybe the last game of the series, I can try and aim for. That's at the forefront of my mind,” he said in a chat with Sky Sports.&nbsp; &nbsp;Meanwhile, England is missing several quicks like Archer, Olly Stone and Gus Atkinson, all absent due to respective injuries. However, the chief selector, Luke Wright, has suggested that Archer is the closest of them all to return to action, with the second Test at Edgbaston being the one to mark Archer’s comeback to red-ball cricket after four years. &nbsp;He has been out with a thumb injury, but his team captain, Ben Stokes, feels none is as desperate to wear back the white jersey as him. &nbsp;"Randomly, a couple of times he would just send me a text saying, ‘Zim [babwe]?'" said Stokes, referencing England's innings victory at Trent Bridge in May. "I was like, 'Let's just hold it there, alright. I know you're in a good spot right now, but let's not just rush into it'. &nbsp;"He's obviously had a horrific time with injuries, but he's had some good amount of cricket, albeit in the white-ball formats. &nbsp;"It's really exciting for England, but also more exciting for Jof (Jofra) that he's in a position now where we're able to have a plan in place, and hopefully him get through something to actually be considered for selection for Test cricket,” Stokes said ahead of the first Test against India.&nbsp; &nbsp;Meanwhile, bowling first, England dismissed India on 471 in the first innings in Leeds.

England Test team receives massive boost with Mark Wood’s potential return date

The England Test side has received a massive boost in their quest to beat India at home in the ongoing five-match Test series. Already without several first-team quicks for the series opener at Headingley in Leeds, England could acquire Mark Wood’s services at some point during this two-month window, with the latest reports suggesting that Wood has been targeting his return to the Test side sooner than expected. Fastest English bowler, alongside Jofra Archer, Wood has been out of action with a knee injury since England’s shocking loss to Afghanistan during the Champions Trophy in Pakistan. Wood, 35, put his heart on the table while chatting about his latest injury and a potential return date on the sidelines of day two of the first Test between India and England. Also read | IND vs ENG: Karun Nair dismissed on duck on Test return but Rishabh Pant enters history books "[The knee is] not bad. Slow progress," Wood said of his injury. "It's not gone as quick as I'd have wanted, but this last little bit, I'm starting to kick on, and I'm bowling again. "I'm not too far away now; maybe the last game of the series, I can try and aim for. That's at the forefront of my mind,” he said in a chat with Sky Sports. Meanwhile, England is missing several quicks like Archer, Olly Stone and Gus Atkinson, all absent due to respective injuries. However, the chief selector, Luke Wright, has suggested that Archer is the closest of them all to return to action, with the second Test at Edgbaston being the one to mark Archer’s comeback to red-ball cricket after four years. He has been out with a thumb injury, but his team captain, Ben Stokes, feels none is as desperate to wear back the white jersey as him. "Randomly, a couple of times he would just send me a text saying, ‘Zim [babwe]?'" said Stokes, referencing England's innings victory at Trent Bridge in May. "I was like, 'Let's just hold it there, alright. I know you're in a good spot right now, but let's not just rush into it'. "He's obviously had a horrific time with injuries, but he's had some good amount of cricket, albeit in the white-ball formats. "It's really exciting for England, but also more exciting for Jof (Jofra) that he's in a position now where we're able to have a plan in place, and hopefully him get through something to actually be considered for selection for Test cricket,” Stokes said ahead of the first Test against India. Meanwhile, bowling first, England dismissed India on 471 in the first innings in Leeds.

Wood, 35, chats about his latest injury and a potential return date on the sidelines of day two of the first Test between India and England.

The first Test between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka fizzled out into a damp draw on Saturday, with rain robbing the match in Galle of a proper climax.&nbsp;Sri Lanka were set a tall order of 296 in 37 overs and were tottering at 72-4 when stumps were drawn 9.5 overs into the final hour, with both captains shaking hands and accepting no result was possible.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-2025-sanjeev-goenka-rishabh-pant-ipl-team-owner-lauds-lsg-captain-for-leeds-test-hundred-1750511562600">IND vs ENG, 1st Test: Sanjiv Goenka, Rishabh Pant’s IPL team owner, lauds LSG captain for Leeds hundred</a>&nbsp;The day belonged to Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto, who scored centuries in both innings.&nbsp;&nbsp;"We were low on confidence coming into the series, but this was a very good Test match," he said. "We wanted to declare early, but rain forced us to rethink."&nbsp;Shanto made an unbeaten 125 in the second innings after posting 148 in his first dig. It was the second time he had achieved the feat, scoring two centuries in a match against Afghanistan in 2023.&nbsp;However, questions will linger over his captaincy. In pursuit of his landmark, Shanto might have taken his eye off the larger prize.&nbsp;Bangladesh were 247 runs ahead when play resumed after a rain delay, and, with 50 overs still to be bowled on the day, an earlier declaration could have forced a result.&nbsp;&nbsp;Instead, Bangladesh batted on for 12 more overs and, with the innings break taken into account, more than an hour of potentially valuable time was lost on a wearing fifth-day pitch.&nbsp;The delay gave Sri Lanka some hope, but their top order crumbled under pressure. Lahiru Udara was stumped off a cleverly flighted delivery by Taijul Islam, while Pathum Nissanka gifted his wicket to Nayeem Hasan by spooning one straight to short mid-wicket.&nbsp;Taijul struck two crucial blows, removing the experienced Angelo Mathews and Dinesh Chandimal in quick succession, but time ran out for Bangladesh.&nbsp;Mathews, playing his 119th and final Test, walked off to a standing ovation as the crowd rose for one of Sri Lanka's greats.&nbsp;&nbsp;"I can't believe the love I have received," said Mathews. "It's now up to the younger players to carry the baton and run."&nbsp;There was a silver lining for Sri Lanka in the form of debutant Tharindu Rathnayake.&nbsp;&nbsp;A six-wicket haul from two innings on his debut was praiseworthy enough, but Rathnayake also showcased his rare ambidextrous skills. He dismissed Mominul Haque with off-spin, then switched to left-arm orthodox to account for Litton Das and Jaker Ali.&nbsp;&nbsp;He also pulled off a sensational run out, firing a direct hit from mid-on to catch Mushfiqur Rahim short of his ground on 49.&nbsp;&nbsp;The second Test will be played in Colombo next week.&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

Rain dampens Angelo Mathews Test retirement as Sri Lanka-Bangladesh play draw in Galle

The first Test between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka fizzled out into a damp draw on Saturday, with rain robbing the match in Galle of a proper climax. Sri Lanka were set a tall order of 296 in 37 overs and were tottering at 72-4 when stumps were drawn 9.5 overs into the final hour, with both captains shaking hands and accepting no result was possible. Also read | IND vs ENG, 1st Test: Sanjiv Goenka, Rishabh Pant’s IPL team owner, lauds LSG captain for Leeds hundred The day belonged to Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto, who scored centuries in both innings. "We were low on confidence coming into the series, but this was a very good Test match," he said. "We wanted to declare early, but rain forced us to rethink." Shanto made an unbeaten 125 in the second innings after posting 148 in his first dig. It was the second time he had achieved the feat, scoring two centuries in a match against Afghanistan in 2023. However, questions will linger over his captaincy. In pursuit of his landmark, Shanto might have taken his eye off the larger prize. Bangladesh were 247 runs ahead when play resumed after a rain delay, and, with 50 overs still to be bowled on the day, an earlier declaration could have forced a result. Instead, Bangladesh batted on for 12 more overs and, with the innings break taken into account, more than an hour of potentially valuable time was lost on a wearing fifth-day pitch. The delay gave Sri Lanka some hope, but their top order crumbled under pressure. Lahiru Udara was stumped off a cleverly flighted delivery by Taijul Islam, while Pathum Nissanka gifted his wicket to Nayeem Hasan by spooning one straight to short mid-wicket. Taijul struck two crucial blows, removing the experienced Angelo Mathews and Dinesh Chandimal in quick succession, but time ran out for Bangladesh. Mathews, playing his 119th and final Test, walked off to a standing ovation as the crowd rose for one of Sri Lanka's greats. "I can't believe the love I have received," said Mathews. "It's now up to the younger players to carry the baton and run." There was a silver lining for Sri Lanka in the form of debutant Tharindu Rathnayake. A six-wicket haul from two innings on his debut was praiseworthy enough, but Rathnayake also showcased his rare ambidextrous skills. He dismissed Mominul Haque with off-spin, then switched to left-arm orthodox to account for Litton Das and Jaker Ali. He also pulled off a sensational run out, firing a direct hit from mid-on to catch Mushfiqur Rahim short of his ground on 49. The second Test will be played in Colombo next week. 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

Mathews, playing his 119th and final Test, walked off to a standing ovation as the crowd rose for one of Sri Lanka's greats.&nbsp;

Karun Nair’s return to Indian cricket has brought his personal life into the spotlight, especially his relationship with his supportive wife, Sanaya Tankariwala. Sanaya is not just known for being a cricketer’s wife, but for her inspiring journey filled with love, commitment, and strength.Sanaya is a media professional who values privacy. Even though she is married to a well-known cricketer, she stays away from the limelight. What makes her story even more special is that she was born into a Parsi family but converted to Hinduism after falling in love with Karun. Their relationship is built on mutual respect and love, which has touched many people across the country.&nbsp;Also Read |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/karun-nair-returns-to-team-india-after-8-years-sets-new-world-record-for-most-matches-missed-karun-nair-shubman-gill-ind-vs-eng-headingley-leeds-1750503176858"> Karun Nair returns to Team India after 8 years, sets new WORLD record for most matches missed&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;In 2019, Karun proposed to Sanaya on a beach in Goa in a beautiful and romantic moment. The couple got married in January 2020 in a grand ceremony in Udaipur, blending both Parsi and Malayalee traditions. Many Indian cricketers, including Shreyas Iyer, Varun Aaron, and Yuzvendra Chahal, attended the royal wedding.&nbsp;Sanaya and Karun are now proud parents of two children — Kayaan and Samara. Sanaya often shares glimpses of their family life on Instagram, where she has a strong presence. Her posts are a lovely mix of travel, parenting, and happy moments, showing how balanced her life is between glam and groundedness.&nbsp;During Karun’s break from cricket, especially his long gap before the IPL 2025 comeback, it was Sanaya’s support that kept him going. Many fans now see her as the silent strength behind Karun’s return. Though she rarely gives interviews, her actions speak louder than words. Sanaya’s love story with Karun proves that love knows no religion or boundaries. Without chasing fame, she has won hearts simply by being true to herself, making her a beloved cricket wife who inspires quietly and beautifully.

During Karun’s break from cricket, especially his long gap before the IPL 2025 comeback, it was Sanaya’s support that kept him going. Many fans now see her as the silent strength behind Karun’s return. 

Karun Nair’s return to Indian cricket has brought his personal life into the spotlight, especially his relationship with his supportive wife, Sanaya Tankariwala. Sanaya is not just known for being a cricketer’s wife, but for her inspiring journey filled with love, commitment, and strength. Sanaya is a media professional who values privacy. Even though she is married to a well-known cricketer, she stays away from the limelight. What makes her story even more special is that she was born into a Parsi family but converted to Hinduism after falling in love with Karun. Their relationship is built on mutual respect and love, which has touched many people across the country. Also Read | Karun Nair returns to Team India after 8 years, sets new WORLD record for most matches missed In 2019, Karun proposed to Sanaya on a beach in Goa in a beautiful and romantic moment. The couple got married in January 2020 in a grand ceremony in Udaipur, blending both Parsi and Malayalee traditions. Many Indian cricketers, including Shreyas Iyer, Varun Aaron, and Yuzvendra Chahal, attended the royal wedding. Sanaya and Karun are now proud parents of two children — Kayaan and Samara. Sanaya often shares glimpses of their family life on Instagram, where she has a strong presence. Her posts are a lovely mix of travel, parenting, and happy moments, showing how balanced her life is between glam and groundedness. During Karun’s break from cricket, especially his long gap before the IPL 2025 comeback, it was Sanaya’s support that kept him going. Many fans now see her as the silent strength behind Karun’s return. Though she rarely gives interviews, her actions speak louder than words. Sanaya’s love story with Karun proves that love knows no religion or boundaries. Without chasing fame, she has won hearts simply by being true to herself, making her a beloved cricket wife who inspires quietly and beautifully.

During Karun’s break from cricket, especially his long gap before the IPL 2025 comeback, it was Sanaya’s support that kept him going. Many fans now see her as the silent strength behind Karun’s return.&nbsp;

Who is Karun Nair’s wife Sanaya Tankariwala? A love story beyond religion and culture

India was in a strong position on Day 2 (Jun 21) of the first Test at Headingley, but England made a big comeback in the morning session. The turning point came right before lunch, when Indian all-rounder Shardul Thakur was dismissed by Ben Stokes, who bowled with fire and control.It was the last ball before lunch, and Shardul went for an aggressive shot. Stokes bowled a full delivery wide outside off stump. Thakur threw his hands at it, hoping for a boundary, but all he managed was a thick outside edge. The ball flew straight into the gloves of wicketkeeper Jamie Smith, who made no mistake.&nbsp;The dismissal was captured perfectly on video. It was Stokes’ fourth wicket of the morning and a major boost for England. After a long Day 1 dominated by Indian batters, England came out with clear plans and energy. Stokes led the way with his all-round effort, turning the game just when India looked to take full control.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Ben Stokes on fire as he picked up his 4th wicket by dismissing Shardul Thakur 🔥<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvsENG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvsENG</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvENG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvENG</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvsENGTest?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvsENGTest</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ENGvIND?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ENGvIND</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ENGvsIND?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ENGvsIND</a> <a href="https://t.co/nBC7ae6LJ4">pic.twitter.com/nBC7ae6LJ4</a>&mdash; Cricketism (@MidnightMusinng) <a href="https://twitter.com/MidnightMusinng/status/1936407023589204331?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/karun-nair-returns-to-team-india-after-8-years-sets-new-world-record-for-most-matches-missed-karun-nair-shubman-gill-ind-vs-eng-headingley-leeds-1750503176858">Karun Nair returns to Team India after 8 years, sets new WORLD record for most matches missed</a>&nbsp;India had resumed the day at 359/3. Vice-captain Rishabh Pant brought up his seventh Test century in style by smashing a six off Shoaib Bashir. He and captain Shubman Gill stitched together a solid 200-run stand. But the joy didn’t last long. First, Gill was dismissed for 147. Soon after, Karun Nair, making a comeback after eight years, was out for a duck. Then came a big blow in Pant, who, after scoring 134, was also removed. And finally, Shardul’s wicket ended a tough session for India.&nbsp;Resuming the game after lunch, India could only add 17 runs as the visitors were bowled out for 471 in the first innings. The last seven batters could manage only 41 runs.

It was Stokes’ fourth wicket of the morning and a major boost for England. After a long Day 1 dominated by Indian batters, England came out with clear plans and energy. 

India was in a strong position on Day 2 (Jun 21) of the first Test at Headingley, but England made a big comeback in the morning session. The turning point came right before lunch, when Indian all-rounder Shardul Thakur was dismissed by Ben Stokes, who bowled with fire and control. It was the last ball before lunch, and Shardul went for an aggressive shot. Stokes bowled a full delivery wide outside off stump. Thakur threw his hands at it, hoping for a boundary, but all he managed was a thick outside edge. The ball flew straight into the gloves of wicketkeeper Jamie Smith, who made no mistake. The dismissal was captured perfectly on video. It was Stokes’ fourth wicket of the morning and a major boost for England. After a long Day 1 dominated by Indian batters, England came out with clear plans and energy. Stokes led the way with his all-round effort, turning the game just when India looked to take full control.

It was Stokes’ fourth wicket of the morning and a major boost for England. After a long Day 1 dominated by Indian batters, England came out with clear plans and energy.&nbsp;

Watch: Shardul Thakur edges to wicketkeeper, Stokes takes fourth wicket before lunch

Let's take a closer look at the wives and girlfriends (WAGs) of some of the Indian team's Test cricket stars and learn their stories.

Let's take a closer look at the wives and girlfriends (WAGs) of some of the Indian team's Test cricket stars and learn their stories.

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Bought for a whopping $3.1m (INR 27 crore) at the IPL auction in November last year, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain Rishabh Pant starred for Team India in the ongoing first Test against England at Headingley in Leeds, hitting his record third Test hundred in the whites on English soil. Although his form for LSG in IPL 2025 worried his team owner, Sanjiv Goenka, the business tycoon took to his social media handle to laud Pant for his historic feat. Meanwhile, once trolled for publicly lashing out at the former LSG captain KL Rahul last season, Goenka celebrated his team’s results this time.&nbsp;“Three’s a charm with brilliant centuries from @ybj_19, @ShubmanGill, and now @RishabhPant17. Rishabh reaching his ton with a six speaks volumes about the future of Indian cricket. A commanding start to the series. #INDvsENG,” Goenka wrote on his X handle.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Three’s a charm with brilliant centuries from <a href="https://twitter.com/ybj_19?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ybj_19</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/ShubmanGill?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ShubmanGill</a>, and now <a href="https://twitter.com/RishabhPant17?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RishabhPant17</a>. Rishabh reaching his ton with a six speaks volumes about the future of Indian cricket. A commanding start to the series. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvsENG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvsENG</a> <a href="https://t.co/Md6SUEwmVT">pic.twitter.com/Md6SUEwmVT</a>&mdash; Dr. Sanjiv Goenka (@DrSanjivGoenka) <a href="https://twitter.com/DrSanjivGoenka/status/1936386135443603899?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Pant’s 134 headlined day two of the series opener; however, he was not the only one to get to the triple digits. Earlier on day one, opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and newly-appointed Test captain Shubman Gill completed their respective maiden tons on English soil, with Jaiswal scoring a brilliant 101 while Gill notching up 147.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-1st-test-karun-nair-dismissed-on-duck-on-return-but-rishabh-pant-creates-history-1750508063419">IND vs ENG: Karun Nair dismissed on duck on Test return but Rishabh Pant enters history books</a> &nbsp;Meanwhile, it was the fourth instance in Indian Test history when three separate batters completed their respective centuries in an innings in an overseas Test – the second time at the same venue (in 2022), and first since 2006 – when Virender Sehwag, Rahul Dravid and Mohammad Kaif hit hundreds against West Indies in Gros Islet. &nbsp; &nbsp;While Ben Stokes dismissed Jaiswal clean bowled on 101 on day one, Shoaib Bashir and Josh Tongue accounted for Gill and Pant, respectively, on day two.<h2>India all out on 471 &nbsp;</h2>After dominating England for nearly four sessions, India lost all momentum just before lunch by losing three wickets quickly, only to lose the remaining ones afterwards.&nbsp; &nbsp;India was reeling at 430 for three at one stage but got all out on 471, losing the remaining seven wickets for just 41 runs. &nbsp;While lead seamer Chris Woakes returned wicketless, captain Stokes and seamer Tongue picked four each, with Brydon Carse and Bashir scalping one each to their names.

Sanjiv Goenka, Pant’s team owner in IPL, lauds LSG captain for Leeds hundred

Bought for a whopping $3.1m (INR 27 crore) at the IPL auction in November last year, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain Rishabh Pant starred for Team India in the ongoing first Test against England at Headingley in Leeds, hitting his record third Test hundred in the whites on English soil. Although his form for LSG in IPL 2025 worried his team owner, Sanjiv Goenka, the business tycoon took to his social media handle to laud Pant for his historic feat. Meanwhile, once trolled for publicly lashing out at the former LSG captain KL Rahul last season, Goenka celebrated his team’s results this time. “Three’s a charm with brilliant centuries from @ybj_19, @ShubmanGill, and now @RishabhPant17. Rishabh reaching his ton with a six speaks volumes about the future of Indian cricket. A commanding start to the series. #INDvsENG,” Goenka wrote on his X handle.

Pant’s 134 headlined day two of the series opener; however, he was not the only one to get to the triple digits.

IND vs ENG, 1st Test: Sanjiv Goenka, Rishabh Pant’s IPL team owner, lauds LSG captain for Leeds hundred

Team India began the Test series against England in style, ending day one of the first Test at 359/3. It was a dominant show by the Indian batters, with young skipper Shubman Gill and vice-captain Rishabh Pant impressing everyone. India’s strong start was accompanied by significant contributions by Yashasvi Jaiswal, playing his maiden Test in England, who hit a fine century (101). Captain Gill also rose to the occasion, scoring a century on his debut match as skipper.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-ind-vs-eng-1st-test-shubman-gill-to-be-fined-for-wearing-black-socks-in-headingley-here-s-what-we-know-1750497965116">IND vs ENG, 1st Test: Shubman Gill to be fined for wearing THIS in Headingley? Here's what we know</a>&nbsp;While the focus was on India’s top order, another big story that unfolded was Karun Nair’s return to the Indian Test team after a long wait of eight years. And with this comeback, Karun has now set a new record for missing the most consecutive international matches for a men’s team between two appearances.&nbsp;Here’s a look at the top five players with the longest gaps between international matches:<ol><li>Karun Nair (India)</li></ol><ul><li>Last played: March 2017 vs Australia, Dharamshala</li><li>Matches missed: 402</li><li>Comeback: June 2025 vs England, Headingley</li></ul>2. Rayad Emrit (West Indies)<ul><li>Last played: January 2007 vs India, Vadodara</li><li>Matches missed: 396</li><li>Comeback: January 2018 vs Pakistan, Karachi</li></ul>3. Joe Denly (England)<ul><li>Last played: February 2010 vs Pakistan, Dubai</li><li>Matches missed: 384</li><li>Comeback: October 2018 vs Sri Lanka, Colombo</li></ul>4. Floyd Reifer (West Indies)<ul><li>Last played: February 1999 vs South Africa, Centurion</li><li>Matches missed: 380</li><li>Comeback: July 2009 vs Bangladesh, St. George</li></ul>5. Mahela Udawatte (Sri Lanka)<ul><li>Last played: September 2009 vs Pakistan, Colombo</li><li>Matches missed: 374</li><li>Comeback: October 2017 vs Pakistan, Lahore</li></ul>Karun Nair’s comeback is a reminder of patience and perseverance in cricket. After scoring a triple century in 2016, Karun faded away from the team contention, but now he has a golden chance to make it count.

But while the focus was on India’s top order, another big story that unfolded was Karun Nair’s return to the Indian Test team after a long wait of eight years. 

Team India began the Test series against England in style, ending day one of the first Test at 359/3. It was a dominant show by the Indian batters, with young skipper Shubman Gill and vice-captain Rishabh Pant impressing everyone. India’s strong start was accompanied by significant contributions by Yashasvi Jaiswal, playing his maiden Test in England, who hit a fine century (101). Captain Gill also rose to the occasion, scoring a century on his debut match as skipper. Also Read | IND vs ENG, 1st Test: Shubman Gill to be fined for wearing THIS in Headingley? Here's what we know While the focus was on India’s top order, another big story that unfolded was Karun Nair’s return to the Indian Test team after a long wait of eight years. And with this comeback, Karun has now set a new record for missing the most consecutive international matches for a men’s team between two appearances. Here’s a look at the top five players with the longest gaps between international matches: Karun Nair (India) Last played: March 2017 vs Australia, Dharamshala Matches missed: 402 Comeback: June 2025 vs England, Headingley 2. Rayad Emrit (West Indies) Last played: January 2007 vs India, Vadodara Matches missed: 396 Comeback: January 2018 vs Pakistan, Karachi 3. Joe Denly (England) Last played: February 2010 vs Pakistan, Dubai Matches missed: 384 Comeback: October 2018 vs Sri Lanka, Colombo 4. Floyd Reifer (West Indies) Last played: February 1999 vs South Africa, Centurion Matches missed: 380 Comeback: July 2009 vs Bangladesh, St. George 5. Mahela Udawatte (Sri Lanka) Last played: September 2009 vs Pakistan, Colombo Matches missed: 374 Comeback: October 2017 vs Pakistan, Lahore Karun Nair’s comeback is a reminder of patience and perseverance in cricket. After scoring a triple century in 2016, Karun faded away from the team contention, but now he has a golden chance to make it count.

But while the focus was on India’s top order, another big story that unfolded was Karun Nair’s return to the Indian Test team after a long wait of eight years.&nbsp;

Karun Nair returns to Team India after 8 years, sets new WORLD record for most matches missed

Same day, different people, different results! While Rishabh Pant entered the history books with his record third Test century in the UK, Karun Nair had a humbling experience on his return to the Test side for the first time in seven years. Making a comeback to the playing XI for the series opener between India and England in Leeds, all eyes were on Nair, who shone in domestic cricket across competitions and got a chance on the back of it; however, cricket and destiny had other plans, as he got out on a four-ball duck, with Ben Stokes accounting for his dismissal.&nbsp;Shubman Gill’s dismissal brought Nair to the crease, with his chest pumped up with pride and confidence as he joined centurion Rishabh Pant in the middle. Although Pant was busy doing what he does best – hogging all the limelight with his aggressive stroke play, Nair had a forgetful outing on his much-anticipated Test return.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-2025-no-stopping-rishabh-pant-in-wtc-cycle-indian-keeper-batter-goes-past-rohit-sharma-on-list-for-most-sixes-1750504544398">IND vs ENG, 1st Test: No stopping Rishabh Pant in WTC cycle – Indian keeper goes past Rohit Sharma on THIS list</a> &nbsp;After nearly missing out on getting bowled on a first ball, Nair was trying to find his touch only to miscue one to the off side, where Ollie Pope, standing at covers, grabbed a stunner by flying to his left to dismiss him on a four-ball duck. Disappointment on his face, and everyone sitting in the dressing room told the entire story.<h2>Pant enters history books &nbsp;</h2>Contrary to this feeling of sadness spread around following Nair’s dismissal, Pant had the crowd stand on its feet and cheer for him. The left-handed batter returned to form in some style, hitting his first hundred on this tour, his third overall in the UK and seventh in Tests – the most by any Indian keeper in this format. &nbsp;While MS Dhoni had six Test centuries to his name in 90 Tests played, Pant has already surpassed that tally in his 44th Test match.&nbsp; &nbsp;Besides, he also became the first overseas keeper-batter to hit three Test tons in England. &nbsp;Pant, however, got out just on the stroke of lunch, trapped in the front of wickets off Josh Tongue on a well-made 134, including 12 fours and six sixes. &nbsp;Meanwhile, India lost four wickets in the first session on day two, including Gill, who scored a brilliant 147. &nbsp;

IND vs ENG: Karun Nair dismissed on duck on Test return but Pant creates history

Same day, different people, different results! While Rishabh Pant entered the history books with his record third Test century in the UK, Karun Nair had a humbling experience on his return to the Test side for the first time in seven years. Making a comeback to the playing XI for the series opener between India and England in Leeds, all eyes were on Nair, who shone in domestic cricket across competitions and got a chance on the back of it; however, cricket and destiny had other plans, as he got out on a four-ball duck, with Ben Stokes accounting for his dismissal. Shubman Gill’s dismissal brought Nair to the crease, with his chest pumped up with pride and confidence as he joined centurion Rishabh Pant in the middle. Although Pant was busy doing what he does best – hogging all the limelight with his aggressive stroke play, Nair had a forgetful outing on his much-anticipated Test return. Also read | IND vs ENG, 1st Test: No stopping Rishabh Pant in WTC cycle – Indian keeper goes past Rohit Sharma on THIS list After nearly missing out on getting bowled on a first ball, Nair was trying to find his touch only to miscue one to the off side, where Ollie Pope, standing at covers, grabbed a stunner by flying to his left to dismiss him on a four-ball duck. Disappointment on his face, and everyone sitting in the dressing room told the entire story. Pant enters history books Contrary to this feeling of sadness spread around following Nair’s dismissal, Pant had the crowd stand on its feet and cheer for him. The left-handed batter returned to form in some style, hitting his first hundred on this tour, his third overall in the UK and seventh in Tests – the most by any Indian keeper in this format. While MS Dhoni had six Test centuries to his name in 90 Tests played, Pant has already surpassed that tally in his 44th Test match. Besides, he also became the first overseas keeper-batter to hit three Test tons in England. Pant, however, got out just on the stroke of lunch, trapped in the front of wickets off Josh Tongue on a well-made 134, including 12 fours and six sixes. Meanwhile, India lost four wickets in the first session on day two, including Gill, who scored a brilliant 147.

Although Pant was busy doing what he does best – hogging all the limelight with his aggressive stroke play, Nair had a forgetful outing on his much-anticipated Test return.

IND vs ENG: Karun Nair dismissed on duck on Test return but Rishabh Pant enters history books

Indian trio of Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill have scripted history as they relived a rare Test moment for India on Saturday (June 21) while playing in the opening Test match of the five-match series. While Gill and Jaiswal had completed their respective centuries on Day 1 of the Headingley Test, Pant joined the duo to complete his ton. In doing so they replicated the 2002 heroics when Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid and Sourav Ganguly all scored a hundred in the same innings at the same venue.&nbsp;<h2>Pant smashes hundred</h2>Playing in the opening session of Day 2, Pant did not hold back and took attack against England bowlers. He scored his ton in the 99th over of the Indian innings, becoming the third Indian to score a hundred in the same innings. Pant would later go on to score 134 before he was dismissed by Joshua Tongue while Gill was scalped by Shoaib Bashir on 147.<h2>What happened at Headingley in 2002?</h2>Playing in the third Test match of the series in 2002, it was then India captain Sourav Ganguly who won the toss and elected to bat first. The decision proved wise as the Indian team were in fluent form with the bat in Leeds. After Virender Sehwag (8) in the first hour of the opening session of Day 1, there was no looking back for the visitors.&nbsp;&nbsp;Sanjay Bangar scored 65 runs and stitched a stand of 170 runs for the second wicket with Rahul Dravid.&nbsp;&nbsp;However, that was just a trailer of things to come as India produced a masterclass with the bat. After Bangar’s dismissal, great Sachin Tendulkar joined Dravid in the middle as the former went on to score 193 runs. He narrowly missed out on a double hundred but with Dravid put together a 150-run stand for the third wicket.&nbsp;&nbsp;After Dravid’s dismissal, Tendulkar was given a good helping hand by skipper Ganguly who scored 128 runs. He and Ganguly put together a 249-run partnership for the fourth wicket, ultimately helping India post a massive score of 628/8, after which India decided to declare.&nbsp;&nbsp;England’s reply was swift but not good enough as they were bowled out for 273 runs. Anil Kumble and Harbhajan Singh both ended with three wickets during the bowling spell.&nbsp;India asked England to follow on in the second innings, but they were still unable to chase the total and were bowled out for 309. England skipper Nasser Hussain did score 110, but it was not enough for England as they lost by an innings and 46 runs.

Indian trio of Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill have scripted history as they relived a rare Test moment for India on Saturday (June 21) while playing in the opening Test match of the five-match series.

Indian trio of Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill have scripted history as they relived a rare Test moment for India on Saturday (June 21) while playing in the opening Test match of the five-match series. While Gill and Jaiswal had completed their respective centuries on Day 1 of the Headingley Test, Pant joined the duo to complete his ton. In doing so they replicated the 2002 heroics when Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid and Sourav Ganguly all scored a hundred in the same innings at the same venue. Pant smashes hundred Playing in the opening session of Day 2, Pant did not hold back and took attack against England bowlers. He scored his ton in the 99th over of the Indian innings, becoming the third Indian to score a hundred in the same innings. Pant would later go on to score 134 before he was dismissed by Joshua Tongue while Gill was scalped by Shoaib Bashir on 147. What happened at Headingley in 2002? Playing in the third Test match of the series in 2002, it was then India captain Sourav Ganguly who won the toss and elected to bat first. The decision proved wise as the Indian team were in fluent form with the bat in Leeds. After Virender Sehwag (8) in the first hour of the opening session of Day 1, there was no looking back for the visitors. Sanjay Bangar scored 65 runs and stitched a stand of 170 runs for the second wicket with Rahul Dravid. However, that was just a trailer of things to come as India produced a masterclass with the bat. After Bangar’s dismissal, great Sachin Tendulkar joined Dravid in the middle as the former went on to score 193 runs. He narrowly missed out on a double hundred but with Dravid put together a 150-run stand for the third wicket. After Dravid’s dismissal, Tendulkar was given a good helping hand by skipper Ganguly who scored 128 runs. He and Ganguly put together a 249-run partnership for the fourth wicket, ultimately helping India post a massive score of 628/8, after which India decided to declare. England’s reply was swift but not good enough as they were bowled out for 273 runs. Anil Kumble and Harbhajan Singh both ended with three wickets during the bowling spell. India asked England to follow on in the second innings, but they were still unable to chase the total and were bowled out for 309. England skipper Nasser Hussain did score 110, but it was not enough for England as they lost by an innings and 46 runs.

Indian trio of Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill have scripted history as they relived a rare Test moment for India on Saturday (June 21) while playing in the opening Test match of the five-match series.

IND vs ENG, 1st Test: Jaiswal-Gill-Pant replicate Headingley 2002 heroics with rare feat

Rishabh Pant loves playing Test cricket. Although he harbours hopes of excelling in the white-ball format as well, where he is yet to prove his mettle, the Indian keeper-batter cannot stop scoring runs and hitting sixes in the red-ball format. Against England in the ongoing Leeds Test, Pant surpassed his former team captain and opener Rohit Sharma on the list of players to hit the most sixes in the World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. While Rohit’s game was synonymous with massive six-hitting, his retirement saw him sit in third place with 56 sixes hit to his name in Tests, with Pant surpassing him.&nbsp;While it’s the England Test captain Ben Stokes who leads this chart with 83 sixes and counting to his name, Pant had gone past Rohit’s tally on day one with his twin strikes while adding a few more early on day two, completing his third Test hundred on English soil. As things stand, Pant has more than 61 sixes and counting to his name in this WTC cycle, with his rookie teammate Yashasvi Jaiswal not far behind, having hit 40 and counting thus far in just 20 matches played.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-1st-test-shubman-gill-mirrors-virat-kohli-s-2014-heroics-in-test-captaincy-debut-1750495204170">IND vs ENG, 1st Test: Shubman Gill mirrors Virat Kohli’s 2014 heroics in Test captaincy debut</a> &nbsp;Meanwhile, Pant and new India Test captain Shubman Gill stitched a 209-run stand for the fourth wicket, with the right-hander getting out on a well-made 147. The pair was instrumental in putting India’s nose in front in the series opener after being asked to bat first at Headingley.&nbsp; &nbsp;On day one, the Indian openers KL Rahul and Jaiswal added 91 for the first wicket before Brydon Carse got the big fish in Rahul. Next over, Stokes accounted for Indian debutant Sai Sudharsan on a four-ball duck before Gill joined Jaiswal in the middle. &nbsp;The pair made merry against a weakened English attack that lacked quality even in home conditions. Just after Jaiswal completed his maiden Test hundred in England, his fifth overall, Stokes clean bowled him on 101, bringing Pant to the crease. &nbsp;Since then, both have hammered English bowlers to all parts of the ground, bringing their A games on day two as well.&nbsp; &nbsp;Meanwhile, Stokes and Pant shared a light moment on day one when Pant opened his scoring after attacking the England captain for an over-head four. Smiling over his shot selection, Stokes approached Pant with a giggle, with both sharing a light-hearted moment.

No stopping Rishabh Pant in WTC cycle – WK goes past Rohit Sharma on THIS list

Rishabh Pant loves playing Test cricket. Although he harbours hopes of excelling in the white-ball format as well, where he is yet to prove his mettle, the Indian keeper-batter cannot stop scoring runs and hitting sixes in the red-ball format. Against England in the ongoing Leeds Test, Pant surpassed his former team captain and opener Rohit Sharma on the list of players to hit the most sixes in the World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. While Rohit’s game was synonymous with massive six-hitting, his retirement saw him sit in third place with 56 sixes hit to his name in Tests, with Pant surpassing him. While it’s the England Test captain Ben Stokes who leads this chart with 83 sixes and counting to his name, Pant had gone past Rohit’s tally on day one with his twin strikes while adding a few more early on day two, completing his third Test hundred on English soil. As things stand, Pant has more than 61 sixes and counting to his name in this WTC cycle, with his rookie teammate Yashasvi Jaiswal not far behind, having hit 40 and counting thus far in just 20 matches played. Also read | IND vs ENG, 1st Test: Shubman Gill mirrors Virat Kohli’s 2014 heroics in Test captaincy debut Meanwhile, Pant and new India Test captain Shubman Gill stitched a 209-run stand for the fourth wicket, with the right-hander getting out on a well-made 147. The pair was instrumental in putting India’s nose in front in the series opener after being asked to bat first at Headingley. On day one, the Indian openers KL Rahul and Jaiswal added 91 for the first wicket before Brydon Carse got the big fish in Rahul. Next over, Stokes accounted for Indian debutant Sai Sudharsan on a four-ball duck before Gill joined Jaiswal in the middle. The pair made merry against a weakened English attack that lacked quality even in home conditions. Just after Jaiswal completed his maiden Test hundred in England, his fifth overall, Stokes clean bowled him on 101, bringing Pant to the crease. Since then, both have hammered English bowlers to all parts of the ground, bringing their A games on day two as well. Meanwhile, Stokes and Pant shared a light moment on day one when Pant opened his scoring after attacking the England captain for an over-head four. Smiling over his shot selection, Stokes approached Pant with a giggle, with both sharing a light-hearted moment.

Stokes and Pant shared a light moment on day one when Pant opened his scoring after attacking the England captain for an over-head four. Smiling over his shot selection, Stokes approached Pant with a giggle.

IND vs ENG, 1st Test: No stopping Rishabh Pant in WTC cycle – Indian keeper goes past Rohit Sharma on THIS list

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto scripted history by scoring a brilliant century on Day 5 of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Satruday (June 21). The left-handed batter hit his second hundred of the match, after scoring a superb 148 in the first innings. This was the second time in Shanto’s career that he scored a century in both innings of a Test.&nbsp;The 26-year-old also became the first Bangladesh captain to score a hundred in both innings of a Test. He had earlier scored two centuries in a Test match against Afghanistan in 2023 in Dhaka, but at that time, he was not the team’s skipper.&nbsp;He also broke the record for the most runs in a single Test match by a Bangladesh captain, surpassing Mushfiqur Rahim’s previous mark of 200 runs set against the same opposition in 2013.&nbsp;Also Check: Sai Sudharsan to Marnus Labuschagne: 5 batters who scored a duck on Test debut &nbsp;On the final day, after rain stopped play for about three hours, Bangladesh lost Litton Das for three runs and Jaker Ali for two. Nayeem Hasan, who was on five runs, stayed at the crease with Shanto.&nbsp;Mushfiqur Rahim was unlucky as he was run out for 49, missing out on 28th Test half-century by just one run.&nbsp;&nbsp;He tried to take a quick single to reach the mark, but a sharp throw from Tharindu Rathnayake found him short of his ground. The decision was confirmed after the umpires checked the replay.&nbsp;Bangladesh declared their second innings at 285/6 after 87 overs, setting Sri Lanka a target of 296 runs to win. At the end of second session, Sri Lanka reached 34 for the loss of two wickets in eight overs, needing 262 more runs to win the match.&nbsp;Most runs in a Test match by a Bangladesh captain&nbsp;273 - Najmul Hossain Shanto* vs SL, Galle 2025&nbsp;200 - Mushfiqur Rahim vs SL, Galle 2013&nbsp;187 - Shakib Al Hasan vs NZ, Hamilton 2010&nbsp;172 - Mushfiqur Rahim vs NZ, Wellington 2017

Najmul Hossain Shanto scripts history during a Test match between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in Galle. He becomes the first Bangladesh captain to achieve this milestone. 

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto scripted history by scoring a brilliant century on Day 5 of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Satruday (June 21). The left-handed batter hit his second hundred of the match, after scoring a superb 148 in the first innings. This was the second time in Shanto’s career that he scored a century in both innings of a Test. The 26-year-old also became the first Bangladesh captain to score a hundred in both innings of a Test. He had earlier scored two centuries in a Test match against Afghanistan in 2023 in Dhaka, but at that time, he was not the team’s skipper. He also broke the record for the most runs in a single Test match by a Bangladesh captain, surpassing Mushfiqur Rahim’s previous mark of 200 runs set against the same opposition in 2013. Also Check: Sai Sudharsan to Marnus Labuschagne: 5 batters who scored a duck on Test debut On the final day, after rain stopped play for about three hours, Bangladesh lost Litton Das for three runs and Jaker Ali for two. Nayeem Hasan, who was on five runs, stayed at the crease with Shanto. Mushfiqur Rahim was unlucky as he was run out for 49, missing out on 28th Test half-century by just one run. He tried to take a quick single to reach the mark, but a sharp throw from Tharindu Rathnayake found him short of his ground. The decision was confirmed after the umpires checked the replay. Bangladesh declared their second innings at 285/6 after 87 overs, setting Sri Lanka a target of 296 runs to win. At the end of second session, Sri Lanka reached 34 for the loss of two wickets in eight overs, needing 262 more runs to win the match. Most runs in a Test match by a Bangladesh captain 273 - Najmul Hossain Shanto* vs SL, Galle 2025 200 - Mushfiqur Rahim vs SL, Galle 2013 187 - Shakib Al Hasan vs NZ, Hamilton 2010 172 - Mushfiqur Rahim vs NZ, Wellington 2017

Najmul Hossain Shanto scripts history during a Test match between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka at Galle. He becomes the first Bangladesh captain to achieve this milestone.&nbsp;

Najmul Hossain Shanto scripts history, becomes first Bangladeshi captain to achieve THIS milestone

India got off to a brilliant start to their England tour after Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal scored tons on Day 1 of the Headingley Test on Friday (June 20). The duo’s contribution steered India to 359/3 at Stumps on Day 1. While Gill is in the headlines for all the right reasons, he could now find himself on the receiving end of a fine from the International Cricket Council (ICC).&nbsp;<h2>Gill to get fined by ICC?</h2>Batting on Friday, Gill amassed an unbeaten 127 at Headingley as made a bright start to his captaincy stint for India. During that innings, he was seen wearing black socks, which is a prohibition of the ICC rules.&nbsp;&nbsp;According to clause 19.45 of the ICC's updated regulations (effective from May 2023), players in Test matches are only permitted to wear socks in “white, cream, or light grey”. While limited-overs cricket allows players to wear socks matching the base colour of their trousers, the rules in Tests are more stringent.&nbsp;The incident was not reported to match referee Richie Richardson at the time of writing by two on-field umpires. This means Gill is not yet on the ICC disciplinary panel’s radar and could escape fine if not reported.<h2>What fine could Gill face?</h2>If the breach is deemed a deliberate Level 1 offence, he could be fined between 10 and 20 percent of his match fee. However, if it is found that the breach was accidental — for example, if his regulation socks were unavailable or unfit for use — he is likely to avoid punishment.&nbsp;At the time of writing, India resumed Day 2 action of the Headingley Test and scored 380/3 in 92 overs. Gill was batting on 135 while Rishabh Pant was 77 as he too could join the list of centurions in the match for India.

India got off to a brilliant start to their England tour after Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal scored tons on Day 1 of the Headingley Test on Friday (June 20). 

India got off to a brilliant start to their England tour after Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal scored tons on Day 1 of the Headingley Test on Friday (June 20). The duo’s contribution steered India to 359/3 at Stumps on Day 1. While Gill is in the headlines for all the right reasons, he could now find himself on the receiving end of a fine from the International Cricket Council (ICC). Gill to get fined by ICC? Batting on Friday, Gill amassed an unbeaten 127 at Headingley as made a bright start to his captaincy stint for India. During that innings, he was seen wearing black socks, which is a prohibition of the ICC rules. According to clause 19.45 of the ICC's updated regulations (effective from May 2023), players in Test matches are only permitted to wear socks in “white, cream, or light grey”. While limited-overs cricket allows players to wear socks matching the base colour of their trousers, the rules in Tests are more stringent. The incident was not reported to match referee Richie Richardson at the time of writing by two on-field umpires. This means Gill is not yet on the ICC disciplinary panel’s radar and could escape fine if not reported. What fine could Gill face? If the breach is deemed a deliberate Level 1 offence, he could be fined between 10 and 20 percent of his match fee. However, if it is found that the breach was accidental — for example, if his regulation socks were unavailable or unfit for use — he is likely to avoid punishment. At the time of writing, India resumed Day 2 action of the Headingley Test and scored 380/3 in 92 overs. Gill was batting on 135 while Rishabh Pant was 77 as he too could join the list of centurions in the match for India.

India got off to a brilliant start to their England tour after Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal scored tons on Day 1 of the Headingley Test on Friday (June 20).&nbsp;

IND vs ENG, 1st Test: Shubman Gill to be fined for wearing THIS in Headingley? Here's what we know

Sudharsan is the latest Indian player to join the long list of cricketers who were out on a duck in their first Test match. Let’s take a look at five famous players who fall in this list.

Sudharsan is the latest Indian player to join the long list of cricketers who were out on a duck in their first Test match. Let’s take a look at five famous players who fall in this list.

Sai Sudharsan to Marnus Labuschagne: 5 batters who scored a duck on Test debut

Team India started their long English summer with a bang after the new-looked side led by Shubman Gill scored 359/3 on Day 1 of the Headingley Test. The day saw Indian batters smash several records as Gill and Jaiswal scored their respective tons. At the same time, Gill wrote his name in the record books as he replicated Virat Kohli in one of the landmark moments in Test cricket for Team India.<h2>Gill replicates Kohli</h2>While Gill started his captaincy stint on Friday, Virat Test captaincy journey began back in 2014 when MS Dhoni stepped down mid-series against Australia. New into leadership, Kohli made an instant impact, scoring twin centuries (115 and 141) in his very first match as skipper at Adelaide Oval. On that same day, he also crossed 2,000 Test runs, a remarkable beginning for one of India’s best Test captains.&nbsp;Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-s-richest-cricketer-it-s-neither-virat-nor-rohit-find-out-who-tops-the-list-ajay-jadeja-virat-kohli-rohit-sharma-ms-dhoni-sachin-tendulkar-1750486752954">India’s richest cricketer: It’s neither Virat nor Rohit. Find out who tops the list</a>&nbsp;Fast forward 11 years, and the baton seems to have been passed perfectly from King to the Prince. The new India Test team captain, stood rock solid at Headingley against England, scoring a brilliant unbeaten 127 on Day 1 (Jun 20). What made the knock even more special was unlike Kohli, Gill reached the 2,000 runs milestone in his maiden Test match as captain.&nbsp;Gill's knock on Friday has echoed the India cricket's rich vein of talent. Whether it was Kohli in 2014 or Gill in 2025, the future holds bright for Indian Test cricket.<h2>What happened on Day 1?</h2>&nbsp;Despite losing the toss, the visitors put up a dominant show with the bat on Day 1. Openers KL Rahul and Jaiswal gave India a strong start with a 91-run opening stand. Debutant Sai Sudharsan had a forgettable outing, falling for a duck to Ben Stokes. But Jaiswal continued with a century (101), building a solid 129-run partnership with Gill for the third wicket. After his dismissal, vice-captain Rishabh Pant joined Gill and have added 138 more runs for the fourth wicket.

Shubman Gill wrote his name in the record books as he replicated Virat Kohli in one of the landmark moments in Test cricket for Team India.

Team India started their long English summer with a bang after the new-looked side led by Shubman Gill scored 359/3 on Day 1 of the Headingley Test. The day saw Indian batters smash several records as Gill and Jaiswal scored their respective tons. At the same time, Gill wrote his name in the record books as he replicated Virat Kohli in one of the landmark moments in Test cricket for Team India. Gill replicates Kohli While Gill started his captaincy stint on Friday, Virat Test captaincy journey began back in 2014 when MS Dhoni stepped down mid-series against Australia. New into leadership, Kohli made an instant impact, scoring twin centuries (115 and 141) in his very first match as skipper at Adelaide Oval. On that same day, he also crossed 2,000 Test runs, a remarkable beginning for one of India’s best Test captains. Also Read | India’s richest cricketer: It’s neither Virat nor Rohit. Find out who tops the list Fast forward 11 years, and the baton seems to have been passed perfectly from King to the Prince. The new India Test team captain, stood rock solid at Headingley against England, scoring a brilliant unbeaten 127 on Day 1 (Jun 20). What made the knock even more special was unlike Kohli, Gill reached the 2,000 runs milestone in his maiden Test match as captain. Gill's knock on Friday has echoed the India cricket's rich vein of talent. Whether it was Kohli in 2014 or Gill in 2025, the future holds bright for Indian Test cricket. What happened on Day 1? Despite losing the toss, the visitors put up a dominant show with the bat on Day 1. Openers KL Rahul and Jaiswal gave India a strong start with a 91-run opening stand. Debutant Sai Sudharsan had a forgettable outing, falling for a duck to Ben Stokes. But Jaiswal continued with a century (101), building a solid 129-run partnership with Gill for the third wicket. After his dismissal, vice-captain Rishabh Pant joined Gill and have added 138 more runs for the fourth wicket.

Shubman Gill wrote his name in the record books as he replicated Virat Kohli in one of the landmark moments in Test cricket for Team India.

IND vs ENG, 1st Test: Shubman Gill mirrors Virat Kohli’s 2014 heroics in Test captaincy debut

Meet Last 5 Indian Test Captains and How they fared in their debut matches as skipper Shubman Gill made a bright start to his reign on Friday (June 20). He smashed a hundred for India as they ended Day 1 with 359/3.

Meet Last 5 Indian Test Captains and How they fared in their debut matches as skipper Shubman Gill made a bright start to his reign on Friday (June 20). He smashed a hundred for India as they ended Day 1 with 359/3.

Meet last 5 Indian Test captains and how they fared in their debut matches as skipper

When people talk about the richest Indian cricketers, names like <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/virat-kohli">Virat Kohli</a>, MS Dhoni, and Sachin Tendulkar usually pop up in the mind. These legends have earned fame, respect, and a massive fortune through cricket, brand endorsements, and business deals. But here’s a twist, none of them top the list as the richest Indian cricketer.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/rohit-sharma">Rohit Sharma</a>, India’s current ODI captain and former T20I and Test skipper, has a net worth of around $25.78 million (₹214 crore). MS Dhoni, one of India’s most loved captains, has built an empire of about $120.48 million (₹1,000 crore) through cricket, endorsements, and business ventures.&nbsp;Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/jaiswal-is-first-indian-opening-batter-to-score-100-in-headingley-against-england-in-test-1750430166021">IND vs ENG: Jaiswal breaks 58-year-old record with stunning hundred at Headingley</a>&nbsp;Virat Kohli, the heartbeat of Indian cricket for over a decade, is slightly ahead with an estimated net worth of $126.50 million (₹1,050 crore). His income comes from his cricketing career, major brand endorsements, and his fashion label.&nbsp;But guess what? Sachin Tendulkar, the “God of Cricket,” is still ahead of Kohli. With a net worth of $150.60 million (₹1,250 crore), he’s earned big through endorsements, business, and investments even after retirement.&nbsp;But the God of cricket, is not the richest cricketer, then who is the richest, let's see.&nbsp;The wealthiest cricket is someone whom many might not predict, it is Ajay Jadeja. The former Indian cricketer, who played in the 1990s and was later banned for match-fixing, is now the richest Indian cricketer. Last year he was announced as the heir to the Jamnagar royal family in Gujarat. During Dussehra (2024), the current Maharaja of Nawanagar &nbsp;H.H. Jamsaheb Shatrusalyasinhji Jadeja named Ajay the next Jamsaheb of Nawanagar. That royal legacy comes with a whopping inheritance of over $174.70 million (₹1,450 crore).&nbsp;Interestingly, this royal family has deep cricket roots. Legendary cricketers like KS Ranjitsinhji and KS Duleepsinhji – after whom the Ranji Trophy and Duleep Trophy are named are from the same family.

Stalwarts like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, MS Dhoni and Sachin Tendulkar have grown financially due to cricket. But neither of them tops the list in the richest Indian cricketer. Let us see who does.

When people talk about the richest Indian cricketers, names like Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, and Sachin Tendulkar usually pop up in the mind. These legends have earned fame, respect, and a massive fortune through cricket, brand endorsements, and business deals. But here’s a twist, none of them top the list as the richest Indian cricketer. Rohit Sharma, India’s current ODI captain and former T20I and Test skipper, has a net worth of around $25.78 million (₹214 crore). MS Dhoni, one of India’s most loved captains, has built an empire of about $120.48 million (₹1,000 crore) through cricket, endorsements, and business ventures. Also Read | IND vs ENG: Jaiswal breaks 58-year-old record with stunning hundred at Headingley Virat Kohli, the heartbeat of Indian cricket for over a decade, is slightly ahead with an estimated net worth of $126.50 million (₹1,050 crore). His income comes from his cricketing career, major brand endorsements, and his fashion label. But guess what? Sachin Tendulkar, the “God of Cricket,” is still ahead of Kohli. With a net worth of $150.60 million (₹1,250 crore), he’s earned big through endorsements, business, and investments even after retirement. But the God of cricket, is not the richest cricketer, then who is the richest, let's see. The wealthiest cricket is someone whom many might not predict, it is Ajay Jadeja. The former Indian cricketer, who played in the 1990s and was later banned for match-fixing, is now the richest Indian cricketer. Last year he was announced as the heir to the Jamnagar royal family in Gujarat. During Dussehra (2024), the current Maharaja of Nawanagar H.H. Jamsaheb Shatrusalyasinhji Jadeja named Ajay the next Jamsaheb of Nawanagar. That royal legacy comes with a whopping inheritance of over $174.70 million (₹1,450 crore). Interestingly, this royal family has deep cricket roots. Legendary cricketers like KS Ranjitsinhji and KS Duleepsinhji – after whom the Ranji Trophy and Duleep Trophy are named are from the same family.

Stalwarts like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, MS Dhoni and Sachin Tendulkar have grown financially due to cricket. But neither of them tops the list in the richest Indian cricketer. Let's see who does.

India’s richest cricketer: It’s neither Virat nor Rohit. Find out who tops the list

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar was in awe of Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal on Friday (June 20) evening after the duo played a key role in India’s dominant start to the England tour. Playing in the opening Test of the five-match series at Headingley, Gill (127) smashed an unbeaten ton while Jaiswal playing in his first England tour also ended with triple figures. After the knocks, Sachin took to his X handle and applauded the duo as Sourav Ganguly also joined hands to draw comparisons from their famous 2002 Test.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">A solid foundation laid by <a href="https://twitter.com/klrahul?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@klrahul</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/ybj_19?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ybj_19</a> enabled India to have a good day. Congratulations to Yashasvi and <a href="https://twitter.com/ShubmanGill?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ShubmanGill</a> for their brilliant centuries. <a href="https://twitter.com/RishabhPant17?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RishabhPant17</a>’s contribution was equally important for the team. India’s batting today reminded me of the Headingley…&mdash; Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) <a href="https://twitter.com/sachin_rt/status/1936129105356795989?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 20, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Tendulkar hails Gill-Jaiswal&nbsp;</h2>“A solid foundation laid by @klrahul and @ybj_19 enabled India to have a good day. Congratulations to Yashasvi and @ShubmanGill for their brilliant centuries. @RishabhPant17’s contribution was equally important for the team. India’s batting today reminded me of the Headingley Test in 2002 when Rahul, @SGanguly99, and I scored hundreds in the first innings, and we went on to win the Test. Today, Yashasvi and Shubman have done their part. Who will be the third centurion this time?” Tendulkar wrote on his X handle.&nbsp;Playing at Headingley, England captain Ben Stokes surprised everyone by opting to bowl first. In the slightly overcast conditions, India took control of the innings from the start as KL Rahul (42) and Jaiswal put together 91 runs for the opening wicket before the former was scalped. Debutant Sai Sudharsan was then scalped for a duck, narrowing India to 99/2.&nbsp;However, then it was Gill and Jaiswal who took over as they stitched a stand of 122 runs for the third wicket. In doing so Jaiswal also became the first opener to score a ton in his debut Test match on away travels of Australia, England and the West Indies.&nbsp;In terms of history books, both Tendulkar and Ganguly scored in the 2002 Headingley Test as India won by an innings and 46 runs. The duo was joined by Rahul Dravid who also scored hundred in the same Test match.

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar was in awe of Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal on Friday (June 20) evening after the duo played a key role in India’s dominant start to the England tour. 

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar was in awe of Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal on Friday (June 20) evening after the duo played a key role in India’s dominant start to the England tour. Playing in the opening Test of the five-match series at Headingley, Gill (127) smashed an unbeaten ton while Jaiswal playing in his first England tour also ended with triple figures. After the knocks, Sachin took to his X handle and applauded the duo as Sourav Ganguly also joined hands to draw comparisons from their famous 2002 Test.

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar was in awe of Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal on Friday (June 20) evening after the duo played a key role in India’s dominant start to the England tour.&nbsp;

IND vs ENG: Tendulkar, Ganguly hail Gill-Jaiswal for Headingley heroics, draw comparisons from 2002 series

Shubman Gill marked his first innings as India captain with a sparkling hundred after fellow young gun Yashasvi Jaiswal also scored a fine century against England at Headingley on Friday. India -- sent into bat by England captain Ben Stokes -- were in the commanding position of 359-3 at stumps on the first day of the five-Test series. Gill was 127 not out after sharing a stand of 129 for the third wicket with opener Jaiswal, dismissed for 101 shortly after tea. The aggressive Rishabh Pant was 65 not out, including an extraordinary swiped six off Chris Woakes in the last over of a day.Also Watch - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-pant-shows-england-how-to-bazball-and-stokes-can-t-stop-laughing-ind-vs-eng-test-headingley-1750440289805">IND vs ENG, 1st Test: Pant shows England how to 'Bazball' and Stokes can't stop laughing</a>Pant ensured India continued to pile on the agony for England during an unbroken stand of 138 with his new skipper. Concerns had been expressed before the series about how India would cope in England without Rohit Sharma, Gill's predecessor as captain, and Virat Kohli after the two star batsmen retired from Test duty within days of each other last month. But such is the depth of talent in cricket-obsessed India, quality replacements were always likely to be available. &nbsp;And an England attack without retired greats James Anderson and Stuart Broad and missing injured express quicks Jofra Archer and Mark Wood, rarely threatened on a good batting pitch under increasingly sunny skies.Sublime stroke-play Jaiswal and opening partner KL Rahul ensured India made a fine start to their quest for just a fourth Test series win in England after triumphs in 1971, 1986 and 2007.England, however, enjoyed a double strike shortly before lunch as India's 91-0 was transformed into 92-2.Rahul, on 42, drove loosely at a wide ball from Brydon Carse and edged to Joe Root at first slipMoments later, Sai Sudharsan made a duck on Test debut when Stokes had him well caught down the legside by diving wicketkeeper Jamie Smith.But India's third-wicket duo regained the initiative with sublime stroke-play.The 25-year-old Gill was especially severe on Woakes, whose 19 wicketless overs cost 89 runs.Stokes brought on Shoaib Bashir to add variety but the off-spinner's first ball was cuffed for four by left-hander Jaiswal, who went to 99 with two superb boundaries off Carse.A quick single took an elated Jaiswal to a 144-ball hundred, including 16 fours, as he completed his fifth century in 20 Tests and third against England.It also meant the 23-year-old had scored hundreds on his Test debut, his first Test in Australia and first in England.The hosts' wicketless session was summed up when Smith fumbled the ball onto a nearby unused helmet to concede five penalty runsJaiswal, however, was out shortly after tea for 101 when Stokes, from around the wicket, bowled him with a fine delivery that angled in and held its line.India, however, were still well-placed on 221-3, and the dynamic Pant set the tone by thumping Stokes back over his head for four off just his second ball.Gill completed his century with a superb cover-driven four off fast bowler Josh Tongue, his 14th boundary in 140 balls faced.As he admired the shot, a joyful Gill ripped off his helmet in celebration of his sixth hundred in 33 Tests and third against England.Gill later pulled Tongue over the head of Bashir at fine leg for six and was just shy of his highest Test score of 128, against Australia at Ahmedabad in 2023, at the close.Before play both teams and the match officials observed a minute's silence in memory of the victims of an Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad that killed all but one of 242 people on board.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.

IND vs ENG, 1st Test Day 1: Gill was 127 not out after sharing a stand of 129 for the third wicket with opener Jaiswal, dismissed for 101 shortly after tea. The aggressive Rishabh Pant was 65 not out, including an extraordinary swiped six off Chris Woakes in the last over of a day.

Shubman Gill marked his first innings as India captain with a sparkling hundred after fellow young gun Yashasvi Jaiswal also scored a fine century against England at Headingley on Friday. India -- sent into bat by England captain Ben Stokes -- were in the commanding position of 359-3 at stumps on the first day of the five-Test series. Gill was 127 not out after sharing a stand of 129 for the third wicket with opener Jaiswal, dismissed for 101 shortly after tea. The aggressive Rishabh Pant was 65 not out, including an extraordinary swiped six off Chris Woakes in the last over of a day. Also Watch - IND vs ENG, 1st Test: Pant shows England how to 'Bazball' and Stokes can't stop laughing Pant ensured India continued to pile on the agony for England during an unbroken stand of 138 with his new skipper. Concerns had been expressed before the series about how India would cope in England without Rohit Sharma, Gill's predecessor as captain, and Virat Kohli after the two star batsmen retired from Test duty within days of each other last month. But such is the depth of talent in cricket-obsessed India, quality replacements were always likely to be available. And an England attack without retired greats James Anderson and Stuart Broad and missing injured express quicks Jofra Archer and Mark Wood, rarely threatened on a good batting pitch under increasingly sunny skies. Sublime stroke-play Jaiswal and opening partner KL Rahul ensured India made a fine start to their quest for just a fourth Test series win in England after triumphs in 1971, 1986 and 2007. England, however, enjoyed a double strike shortly before lunch as India's 91-0 was transformed into 92-2. Rahul, on 42, drove loosely at a wide ball from Brydon Carse and edged to Joe Root at first slip Moments later, Sai Sudharsan made a duck on Test debut when Stokes had him well caught down the legside by diving wicketkeeper Jamie Smith. But India's third-wicket duo regained the initiative with sublime stroke-play. The 25-year-old Gill was especially severe on Woakes, whose 19 wicketless overs cost 89 runs. Stokes brought on Shoaib Bashir to add variety but the off-spinner's first ball was cuffed for four by left-hander Jaiswal, who went to 99 with two superb boundaries off Carse. A quick single took an elated Jaiswal to a 144-ball hundred, including 16 fours, as he completed his fifth century in 20 Tests and third against England. It also meant the 23-year-old had scored hundreds on his Test debut, his first Test in Australia and first in England. The hosts' wicketless session was summed up when Smith fumbled the ball onto a nearby unused helmet to concede five penalty runs Jaiswal, however, was out shortly after tea for 101 when Stokes, from around the wicket, bowled him with a fine delivery that angled in and held its line. India, however, were still well-placed on 221-3, and the dynamic Pant set the tone by thumping Stokes back over his head for four off just his second ball. Gill completed his century with a superb cover-driven four off fast bowler Josh Tongue, his 14th boundary in 140 balls faced. As he admired the shot, a joyful Gill ripped off his helmet in celebration of his sixth hundred in 33 Tests and third against England. Gill later pulled Tongue over the head of Bashir at fine leg for six and was just shy of his highest Test score of 128, against Australia at Ahmedabad in 2023, at the close. Before play both teams and the match officials observed a minute's silence in memory of the victims of an Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad that killed all but one of 242 people on board. 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.

IND vs ENG, 1st Test Day 1: Gill was 127 not out after sharing a stand of 129 for the third wicket with opener Jaiswal, dismissed for 101 shortly after tea. The aggressive Rishabh Pant was 65 not out, including an extraordinary swiped six off Chris Woakes in the last over of a day.

IND vs ENG, 1st Test: Gill's India take Bazball head-on to usher in new Test era

England may have invented Bazball (attacking batting style) but it was Rishabh Pant on day 1 (Jun 20) of the first Test against England at Headingley who showed how it is played. Coming in to bat shortly after Yashasvi Jaiswal's dismissal just after lunch, Pant smacked his second delivery of the innings over the the bowler's head for a four to clearly show his intentions and how he was going to play in the innings. The bowler was England skipper Ben Stokes, who had taken a wicket in the over already, could not stop laughing about Pant's audacity.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/jaiswal-is-first-indian-opening-batter-to-score-100-in-headingley-against-england-in-test-1750430166021">IND vs ENG: Jaiswal breaks 58-year-old record with stunning hundred at Headingley</a>The ball which dismissed Jasiwal was a ripper and took his off stumps through his defence despite the batter being on 101 - first ever ton by an Indian opener at Headingley. For any other batter, the dismissal would have put a seed of doubt in the mind and some caution but not for Pant. The Indian wicketkeeper-batter dismissed Stokes as a net bowler. Have a look at the video below:

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Pant also reached his fifty in the last session of the day - making him the most successful Indian wicketkeeper-batter in terms of runs in SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand and Australia) along with 3,000-run mark in Test cricket. His century partnership with skipper Shubman Gill - who become the first Indian skipper to score a ton in England vs England in his maiden Test as captain - put Indian in a commanding position as they reached 350-run mark for loss on only three wickets.India went in the Test match as an underdog with no Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Cheteshwar Pujara or Ravi Ashwin - a first since 2011 - but came out triumphant for sure. It was, however, a debut to forget for Sai Sudharsan who had earlier gotten his Test cap from Pujara.The southpaw was dismissed for a duck on the stroke of lunch on a nothing, going-towards-leg delivery in his first ever innings for India in whites.&nbsp;

IND vs ENG, 1st Test: Coming in to bat shortly after Yashasvi Jaiswal's dismissal just after lunch, Pant smacked his second delivery of the innings over the the bowler's head for a four to clearly show his intentions.

England may have invented Bazball (attacking batting style) but it was Rishabh Pant on day 1 (Jun 20) of the first Test against England at Headingley who showed how it is played. Coming in to bat shortly after Yashasvi Jaiswal's dismissal just after lunch, Pant smacked his second delivery of the innings over the the bowler's head for a four to clearly show his intentions and how he was going to play in the innings. The bowler was England skipper Ben Stokes, who had taken a wicket in the over already, could not stop laughing about Pant's audacity. Also Read - IND vs ENG: Jaiswal breaks 58-year-old record with stunning hundred at Headingley The ball which dismissed Jasiwal was a ripper and took his off stumps through his defence despite the batter being on 101 - first ever ton by an Indian opener at Headingley. For any other batter, the dismissal would have put a seed of doubt in the mind and some caution but not for Pant. The Indian wicketkeeper-batter dismissed Stokes as a net bowler. Have a look at the video below:

IND vs ENG, 1st Test: Coming in to bat shortly after Yashasvi Jaiswal's dismissal just after lunch, Pant smacked his second delivery of the innings over the the bowler's head for a four to clearly show his intentions.

IND vs ENG, 1st Test: Pant shows England how to 'Bazball' and Stokes can't stop laughing - WATCH

Shubman Gill, on day 1 (June 20) of the first Test against England, became only the fourth Indian batter to score a hundred in his maiden Test match as captain on the side. Before Gill, only Virat Kohli, Sunil Gavaskar and Vijay Hazare had achieved the same landmark. Gill, however, is the first one to get a century against England in England in his maiden Test as captain. Apart from him, Hazare had scored his century in his maiden Test as captain against England but in Delhi back in 1951. Overall, this is Gill's sixth Test century.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/jaiswal-is-first-indian-opening-batter-to-score-100-in-headingley-against-england-in-test-1750430166021">IND vs ENG: Jaiswal breaks 58-year-old record with stunning hundred at Headingley</a>By the 80th over, Gill was batting beautifully well on 118 &nbsp;with Rishabh Pant on his side nearing 50. Thanks to them, India already were past 300 for loss of only three wickets.Batting first after losing the toss, Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul opened the batting for India and added 52 runs for the opening wicket in the first 15 overs. This is only the second time in India's history of touring England for Tests that they have crossed 50-run mark for the opening wicket at Headingley.The partnership ended when Rahul chased a wide full ball only to be caught at the slips off Brydon Carse. The duo, however, added 91 runs - the highest opening partnership for India at Headingley.Jaiswal, however, scored his hundred before getting out - the first by an Indian opener in Tests at the venue. He was dismissed shortly after the break on a beauty by Stokes which took his off stump for 101.Earlier, India handed a Test debut to Sai Sudharsan after a bumper season in IPL 2025 but he was dismissed on a duck on the stroke of lunch. They also offered a place to Karun Nair who is returning to India set up after an eight-year hiatus.

Before Gill, only Virat Kohli, Sunil Gavaskar and Vijay Hazare had achieved the same landmark. Gill, however, is the first one to get a century against England in England in his maiden Test as captain.

Shubman Gill, on day 1 (June 20) of the first Test against England, became only the fourth Indian batter to score a hundred in his maiden Test match as captain on the side. Before Gill, only Virat Kohli, Sunil Gavaskar and Vijay Hazare had achieved the same landmark. Gill, however, is the first one to get a century against England in England in his maiden Test as captain. Apart from him, Hazare had scored his century in his maiden Test as captain against England but in Delhi back in 1951. Overall, this is Gill's sixth Test century. Also Read - IND vs ENG: Jaiswal breaks 58-year-old record with stunning hundred at Headingley By the 80th over, Gill was batting beautifully well on 118 with Rishabh Pant on his side nearing 50. Thanks to them, India already were past 300 for loss of only three wickets. Batting first after losing the toss, Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul opened the batting for India and added 52 runs for the opening wicket in the first 15 overs. This is only the second time in India's history of touring England for Tests that they have crossed 50-run mark for the opening wicket at Headingley. The partnership ended when Rahul chased a wide full ball only to be caught at the slips off Brydon Carse. The duo, however, added 91 runs - the highest opening partnership for India at Headingley. Jaiswal, however, scored his hundred before getting out - the first by an Indian opener in Tests at the venue. He was dismissed shortly after the break on a beauty by Stokes which took his off stump for 101. Earlier, India handed a Test debut to Sai Sudharsan after a bumper season in IPL 2025 but he was dismissed on a duck on the stroke of lunch. They also offered a place to Karun Nair who is returning to India set up after an eight-year hiatus.

Before Gill, only Virat Kohli, Sunil Gavaskar and Vijay Hazare had achieved the same landmark. Gill, however, is the first one to get a century against England in England in his maiden Test as captain.

IND vs ENG: Best India captain in England already? Gill joins elite company with blockbuster hundred at Headingley

Usman Khawaja, left-hand opening batter for Australia, is a Pakistani-origin cricketer, born in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan. Although Khawaja plays for Australia, he has often said that he has a deep love for Pakistan, his birthplace. His family moved to Australia when he was just four years old. Khawaja started playing international cricket for Australia in 2011. Today, he is considered one of the top batsmen in Test cricket.&nbsp;Khawaja’s personal life is also quite interesting. He is married to Rachel McLellan, who is nine years younger than him. The two first met in Sydney and then got engaged in 2016 and tied the knot in 2018.&nbsp;&nbsp;Before marrying Khawaja, Rachel was a Catholic Christian. However, she chose to convert to Islam before their wedding. Khawaja has said that Rachel embraced Islam of her own free will and there was no pressure on her. The couple had a traditional Islamic wedding.&nbsp;Also Check - <a href="Indian bowlers with most Test wickets against England in England">Indian bowlers with most Test wickets against England in England</a>&nbsp;In 2016, on his 21st birthday, Khawaja proposed to Rachel during horse riding in New York’s Central Park. The proposal was a special and romantic moment for both of them.&nbsp;Rachel has always supported Khawaja through the ups and downs of his cricket career.&nbsp;Rachel is also very active on social media and often shares pictures of their family life. She has over 139 K followers on Instagram. The couple has been blessed with two daughters.&nbsp;&nbsp;Rachel also holds dual citizenship of Australia and New Zealand and apart from working as a Business developer, she also works in the sports media industry in her country.&nbsp;Many people admire Rachel not only because of &nbsp;Khawaja but also for her beauty. She often draws attention from her looks, with some even saying she could rival Hollywood actresses.

Rachel is also very active on social media and often shares pictures of their family life. She has over 139k followers on Instagram. The couple has been blessed with two daughters. 

Usman Khawaja, left-hand opening batter for Australia, is a Pakistani-origin cricketer, born in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan. Although Khawaja plays for Australia, he has often said that he has a deep love for Pakistan, his birthplace. His family moved to Australia when he was just four years old. Khawaja started playing international cricket for Australia in 2011. Today, he is considered one of the top batsmen in Test cricket. Khawaja’s personal life is also quite interesting. He is married to Rachel McLellan, who is nine years younger than him. The two first met in Sydney and then got engaged in 2016 and tied the knot in 2018. Before marrying Khawaja, Rachel was a Catholic Christian. However, she chose to convert to Islam before their wedding. Khawaja has said that Rachel embraced Islam of her own free will and there was no pressure on her. The couple had a traditional Islamic wedding. Also Check - Indian bowlers with most Test wickets against England in England In 2016, on his 21st birthday, Khawaja proposed to Rachel during horse riding in New York’s Central Park. The proposal was a special and romantic moment for both of them. Rachel has always supported Khawaja through the ups and downs of his cricket career. Rachel is also very active on social media and often shares pictures of their family life. She has over 139 K followers on Instagram. The couple has been blessed with two daughters. Rachel also holds dual citizenship of Australia and New Zealand and apart from working as a Business developer, she also works in the sports media industry in her country. Many people admire Rachel not only because of Khawaja but also for her beauty. She often draws attention from her looks, with some even saying she could rival Hollywood actresses.

Rachel is also very active on social media and often shares pictures of their family life. She has over 139k followers on Instagram. The couple has been blessed with two daughters.&nbsp;

Meet Rachel Khawaja, wife of Pakistan-origin Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja, who converted to Islam for marriage, know their love story

Yashasvi Jaiswal has done what no other Indian opening batter has been able to achieve when playing a Test against England at Hedingley, Leeds. The 23-year-old southpaw scored a hundred on day 1 (June 20) of the first Test against England - the first by an Indian opener in Tests at the venue. Before Jaiswal's ton, it was Farookh Engineer's 87 in 1967 as highest score by an Indian opening batter at Headingley in Tests against England. India were 215/2 by teas thanks to his century with skipper Shubman Gill staying unbeaten past fifty in his first Test as India skipper - a dream start definitely. Jaiswal, however, was dismissed shortly after the break on a beauty by Stokes which took his off stump for 101.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tears-grit-and-a-dream-fulfilled-sai-sudharsans-journey-to-indias-test-debut-1750419415817">Tears, grit and a dream fulfilled: Sai Sudharsan’s journey to India's Test debut</a>Batting first after losing the toss, Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul opened the batting for India and added 52 runs for the opening wicket in the first 15 overs. This is only the second time in India's history of touring England for Tests that they have crossed 50-run mark for the opening wicket at Headingley. The only other time Indian openers crossed 50-run mark for opening wicket in Leeds was back in 1986 with Sunil Gavaskar and Kris Srikkanth adding 64 runs.By 20th over, the openers had crossed the previous highest opening partnership mark when Rahul hit a sumptuous four off Ben Stokes. The partnership ended when Rahul chased a wide full ball only to be caught at the slips off Brydon Carse. The duo, however, added 91 runs - the highest opening partnership for India at Headingley.Earlier, India handed a Test debut to Sai Sudharsan after a bumper season in IPL 2025 where he ended with Orange Cap for most runs in the tournament while playing for Gujarat Titans. They also offered a place to Karun Nair who is returning to India set up after an eight-year hiatus.

The 23-year-old southpaw scored a hundred on day 1 (June 20) of the first Test against England - the first by an Indian opener in Tests at the venue. Before Jaiswal's ton, it was Farookh Engineer's 87 in 1967 as highest score by an Indian opening batter

Yashasvi Jaiswal has done what no other Indian opening batter has been able to achieve when playing a Test against England at Hedingley, Leeds. The 23-year-old southpaw scored a hundred on day 1 (June 20) of the first Test against England - the first by an Indian opener in Tests at the venue. Before Jaiswal's ton, it was Farookh Engineer's 87 in 1967 as highest score by an Indian opening batter at Headingley in Tests against England. India were 215/2 by teas thanks to his century with skipper Shubman Gill staying unbeaten past fifty in his first Test as India skipper - a dream start definitely. Jaiswal, however, was dismissed shortly after the break on a beauty by Stokes which took his off stump for 101. Also Read - Tears, grit and a dream fulfilled: Sai Sudharsan’s journey to India's Test debut Batting first after losing the toss, Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul opened the batting for India and added 52 runs for the opening wicket in the first 15 overs. This is only the second time in India's history of touring England for Tests that they have crossed 50-run mark for the opening wicket at Headingley. The only other time Indian openers crossed 50-run mark for opening wicket in Leeds was back in 1986 with Sunil Gavaskar and Kris Srikkanth adding 64 runs. By 20th over, the openers had crossed the previous highest opening partnership mark when Rahul hit a sumptuous four off Ben Stokes. The partnership ended when Rahul chased a wide full ball only to be caught at the slips off Brydon Carse. The duo, however, added 91 runs - the highest opening partnership for India at Headingley. Earlier, India handed a Test debut to Sai Sudharsan after a bumper season in IPL 2025 where he ended with Orange Cap for most runs in the tournament while playing for Gujarat Titans. They also offered a place to Karun Nair who is returning to India set up after an eight-year hiatus.

The 23-year-old southpaw scored a hundred on day 1 (June 20) of the first Test against England - the first by an Indian opener in Tests at the venue. Before Jaiswal's ton, it was Farookh Engineer's 87 in 1967 as highest score by an Indian opening batter.

IND vs ENG: Jaiswal breaks 58-year-old record with stunning hundred at Headingley

Virat Kohli, the heart of Indian cricket, chooses to lay low and lead a quiet life with his family in London, England. Since announcing his Test retirement last month, Kohli, who later won his maiden IPL title with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in IPL 2025, moved to the UK to spend the English summer with his wife and Bollywood actress, Anushka Sharma, and two kids. Choosing to spend time in peace and away from the chaos and media attention, Kohli remains in the vicinity of the Indian Team despite not being part of the Test squad for the ongoing five-match Test series against England.&nbsp;Even as India will play two Test matches in London, including the third one at the Lord’s starting July 10, Kohli chooses to remain private and deliberately distanced from the sport, per a Telegraph report that sheds some light on Kohli’s London life.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/is-june-20-the-luckiest-day-for-indian-test-cricket-history-and-numbers-suggest-so-sourav-ganguly-rahul-dravid-virat-kohli-1750410114862">Is June 20 the luckiest date for Indian Test Cricket? History and numbers suggest so!</a> &nbsp;Unlike his batting hero and cricket great Sachin Tendulkar, who was at Lord’s recently, Kohli skipped the recently-concluded WTC Final between Australia and South Africa and MCC’s ‘World Cricket Connects’ symposium despite staying close to the venue. &nbsp;Meanwhile, contrary to his life in India, where he is no less than a mega superstar, which also comes with its set of restrictions, Kohli walks like a free man in London - a city that offered him the refuge he longed for while staying in India. In the UK, he goes to restaurants with his family and even rides a tube (metro), something he can only imagine doing in his country.&nbsp; &nbsp;Moreover, he and Anushka are believed to be staying in Notting Hill.<h2>Team India in the UK &nbsp;</h2>After playing the intra-squad game against India-A in Beckenham, the senior men’s team was sent out to bat first on day one of the Leeds Test against England on Friday (Jun 20).&nbsp; &nbsp;While India handed a debut cap to Sai Sudharsan – the new number three- they recalled domestic giant Karun Nair to the Test line-up for the first time in eight years. &nbsp;In the bowling department, Jasprit Bumrah will lead the pace attack, and Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna will share the new ball with him. All-rounder Shardul Thakur was picked ahead of Nitish Kumar Reddy, while Ravindra Jadeja retained his place as the lone spinner.&nbsp;

Heart of Indian Cricket, Kohli chooses to lead quiet life in England – Report

Virat Kohli, the heart of Indian cricket, chooses to lay low and lead a quiet life with his family in London, England. Since announcing his Test retirement last month, Kohli, who later won his maiden IPL title with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in IPL 2025, moved to the UK to spend the English summer with his wife and Bollywood actress, Anushka Sharma, and two kids. Choosing to spend time in peace and away from the chaos and media attention, Kohli remains in the vicinity of the Indian Team despite not being part of the Test squad for the ongoing five-match Test series against England. Even as India will play two Test matches in London, including the third one at the Lord’s starting July 10, Kohli chooses to remain private and deliberately distanced from the sport, per a Telegraph report that sheds some light on Kohli’s London life. Also read | Is June 20 the luckiest date for Indian Test Cricket? History and numbers suggest so! Unlike his batting hero and cricket great Sachin Tendulkar, who was at Lord’s recently, Kohli skipped the recently-concluded WTC Final between Australia and South Africa and MCC’s ‘World Cricket Connects’ symposium despite staying close to the venue. Meanwhile, contrary to his life in India, where he is no less than a mega superstar, which also comes with its set of restrictions, Kohli walks like a free man in London - a city that offered him the refuge he longed for while staying in India. In the UK, he goes to restaurants with his family and even rides a tube (metro), something he can only imagine doing in his country. Moreover, he and Anushka are believed to be staying in Notting Hill. Team India in the UK After playing the intra-squad game against India-A in Beckenham, the senior men’s team was sent out to bat first on day one of the Leeds Test against England on Friday (Jun 20). While India handed a debut cap to Sai Sudharsan – the new number three- they recalled domestic giant Karun Nair to the Test line-up for the first time in eight years. In the bowling department, Jasprit Bumrah will lead the pace attack, and Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna will share the new ball with him. All-rounder Shardul Thakur was picked ahead of Nitish Kumar Reddy, while Ravindra Jadeja retained his place as the lone spinner.

Even as India will play two Test matches in London, including the third one at the Lord’s starting July 10, Kohli chooses to remain private and deliberately distanced from the sport.

Heart of Indian Cricket, Kohli chooses to lead quiet life in England with family – Report

What does it mean to wear the Indian Test jersey? For some, it’s an achievement and for others, it’s a lifetime dream. But for Sai Sudharsan, it meant grit, patience and a powerful comeback. On Friday (Jun 20), the 23-year-old left-hand batter from Tamil Nadu lived the biggest day of his cricketing career as he made his Test debut for India against England at Headingley, Leeds. Cheteshwar Pujara handed him his Test cap and tears were rolling in Sai’s eyes, a moment that showed how much Cap. No. 317 meant to him.Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-rahul-jasiwal-start-off-headingley-test-with-historic-milestone-last-achieved-in-1986-1750418296708">IND vs ENG: Rahul, Jasiwal start off Headingley Test with HISTORIC milestone last achieved in 1986</a>June 20: Glorious Day in Indian Test CricketInterestingly, June 20 is a date that carries great meaning in Indian cricket. In 1996, it was the day legends like Sourav Ganguly and Rahul Dravid made their Test debuts at Lord’s. In 2011, it was Virat Kohli’s turn. Now, in 2025, the baton has been passed to Sai Sudharsan.But his path to the debut wasn’t a walk in the park. In December 2019, Sai was dropped from Tamil Nadu’s U-19 team for a strange reason: poor physical shape. He was completely shattered; however, instead of quitting, he fought tooth and nail to come back stronger.Sai's parents played a crucial role in his fitness and training journey. Usha Bharadwaj, a former Tamil Nadu volleyball player and fitness coach, began training him along with his father, R Bharadwaj, a track-and-field athlete who represented India.Sudharsan's comeback was strong and focused. In the 2021 TNPL, he became the second-highest run-scorer. He shone in his maiden Vijay Hazare Trophy, scoring 610 runs, including three centuries, with an average of 76. One of those knocks came during a record-breaking 416-run opening stand with N Jagadeesan against Arunachal Pradesh.Then came the Indian Premier League (IPL), where he made headlines. Picked by the Gujarat Titans (GT) in 2022, he rose steadily in the cash-rich tournament. In the 2023 IPL final against Chennai Super Kings (CSK), he smashed 96 and nearly won the trophy for GT. Also in IPL 2025, Sai topped the orange cap leaderboard with 759 runs, including a century and five fifties.Now, he's here batting at No. 3 in the Indian Test team with a mix of calmness and confidence. Sai Sudharsan’s journey proves that no setback is permanent. Hard work and strong belief can defy all the odds and place you towards your goal.

On Friday (Jun 20), the 23-year-old left-hand batter from Tamil Nadu lived the biggest day of his cricketing career as he made his Test debut for India against England at Headingley, Leeds.

What does it mean to wear the Indian Test jersey? For some, it’s an achievement and for others, it’s a lifetime dream. But for Sai Sudharsan, it meant grit, patience and a powerful comeback. On Friday (Jun 20), the 23-year-old left-hand batter from Tamil Nadu lived the biggest day of his cricketing career as he made his Test debut for India against England at Headingley, Leeds. Cheteshwar Pujara handed him his Test cap and tears were rolling in Sai’s eyes, a moment that showed how much Cap. No. 317 meant to him. Also Read | IND vs ENG: Rahul, Jasiwal start off Headingley Test with HISTORIC milestone last achieved in 1986 June 20: Glorious Day in Indian Test Cricket Interestingly, June 20 is a date that carries great meaning in Indian cricket. In 1996, it was the day legends like Sourav Ganguly and Rahul Dravid made their Test debuts at Lord’s. In 2011, it was Virat Kohli’s turn. Now, in 2025, the baton has been passed to Sai Sudharsan. But his path to the debut wasn’t a walk in the park. In December 2019, Sai was dropped from Tamil Nadu’s U-19 team for a strange reason: poor physical shape. He was completely shattered; however, instead of quitting, he fought tooth and nail to come back stronger. Sai's parents played a crucial role in his fitness and training journey. Usha Bharadwaj, a former Tamil Nadu volleyball player and fitness coach, began training him along with his father, R Bharadwaj, a track-and-field athlete who represented India. Sudharsan's comeback was strong and focused. In the 2021 TNPL, he became the second-highest run-scorer. He shone in his maiden Vijay Hazare Trophy, scoring 610 runs, including three centuries, with an average of 76. One of those knocks came during a record-breaking 416-run opening stand with N Jagadeesan against Arunachal Pradesh. Then came the Indian Premier League (IPL), where he made headlines. Picked by the Gujarat Titans (GT) in 2022, he rose steadily in the cash-rich tournament. In the 2023 IPL final against Chennai Super Kings (CSK), he smashed 96 and nearly won the trophy for GT. Also in IPL 2025, Sai topped the orange cap leaderboard with 759 runs, including a century and five fifties. Now, he's here batting at No. 3 in the Indian Test team with a mix of calmness and confidence. Sai Sudharsan’s journey proves that no setback is permanent. Hard work and strong belief can defy all the odds and place you towards your goal.

On Friday (Jun 20), the 23-year-old left-hand batter from Tamil Nadu lived the biggest day of his cricketing career as he made his Test debut for India against England at Headingley, Leeds.

Tears, grit and a dream fulfilled: Sai Sudharsan’s journey to India's Test debut

The first India vs England Test is underway at Headingley with already great signs visible for the Shuman Gill's relatively inexperienced batters. Batting first after losing the toss, Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul opened the batting for India and added 52 runs for the opening wicket in the first 15 overs. This is only the second time in India's history of touring England for Tests that they have crossed 50-run mark for the opening wicket at Headingley. The only other time Indian openers crossed 50-run mark for opening wicket in Leeds was back in 1986 with Sunil Gavaskar and Kris Srikkanth adding 64 runs.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/meet-the-only-england-player-to-feature-in-headingley-test-vs-india-in-2021-and-2025-1750399034870">Meet the only England player to feature in Headingley Test vs India in 2021 and 2025</a> Notably, India went on to win that Test in 1986, second of the series, and the series as well having won the first Test already. The series win in 1986 - only second in Tests for India in England ever - came under 1983 ODI World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev. The other two times India won a Test series in England was in 1971 (under Ajit Wadekar) and 2007 (under Rahul Dravid).By 20th over, the openers had crossed the previous highest opening partnership mark when Rahul hit a sumptuous four off Ben Stokes.Rahul and Jaiswal's partnership ended when the former chased a wide full ball only to be caught at the slips off Brydon Carse. The duo, however, added 91 runs - the highest opening partnership for India at Headingley.Earlier, India handed a Test debut to Sai Sudharsan after a bumper season in IPL 2025 where he ended with Orange Cap for most runs in the tournament while playing for Gujarat Titans. They also offered a place to Karun Nair who is returning to India set up after an eight-year hiatus.India Playing XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Karun Nair, Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, Sai Sudharsan, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed SirajEngland Playing XI: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (capt), Jamie Smith (wk), Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Josh Tongue, Shoaib Bashir

This is only the second time in India's history of touring England for Tests that they have crossed 50-run mark for the opening wicket at Headingley. The only other time Indian openers crossed 50-run mark for opening wicket in Leeds was back in 1986.

The first India vs England Test is underway at Headingley with already great signs visible for the Shuman Gill's relatively inexperienced batters. Batting first after losing the toss, Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul opened the batting for India and added 52 runs for the opening wicket in the first 15 overs. This is only the second time in India's history of touring England for Tests that they have crossed 50-run mark for the opening wicket at Headingley. The only other time Indian openers crossed 50-run mark for opening wicket in Leeds was back in 1986 with Sunil Gavaskar and Kris Srikkanth adding 64 runs. Also Read - Meet the only England player to feature in Headingley Test vs India in 2021 and 2025 Notably, India went on to win that Test in 1986, second of the series, and the series as well having won the first Test already. The series win in 1986 - only second in Tests for India in England ever - came under 1983 ODI World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev. The other two times India won a Test series in England was in 1971 (under Ajit Wadekar) and 2007 (under Rahul Dravid). By 20th over, the openers had crossed the previous highest opening partnership mark when Rahul hit a sumptuous four off Ben Stokes. Rahul and Jaiswal's partnership ended when the former chased a wide full ball only to be caught at the slips off Brydon Carse. The duo, however, added 91 runs - the highest opening partnership for India at Headingley. Earlier, India handed a Test debut to Sai Sudharsan after a bumper season in IPL 2025 where he ended with Orange Cap for most runs in the tournament while playing for Gujarat Titans. They also offered a place to Karun Nair who is returning to India set up after an eight-year hiatus. India Playing XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Karun Nair, Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, Sai Sudharsan, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj England Playing XI: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (capt), Jamie Smith (wk), Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Josh Tongue, Shoaib Bashir

This is only the second time in India's history of touring England for Tests that they have crossed 50-run mark for the opening wicket at Headingley. The only other time Indian openers crossed 50-run mark for opening wicket in Leeds was back in 1986.

IND vs ENG: Rahul, Jasiwal start off Headingley Test with HISTORIC milestone last achieved in 1986

India’s five-match Test series against England, starting on Thursday (June 20) at Headingley in Leeds, will be a special one for Rishabh Pant. This will be Pant’s third Test tour of England, but for the first time, he will play as the team’s vice-captain.&nbsp;&nbsp;Pant has done really well in England since making his debut there in 2018. As India’s second-most experienced batter in the team now, his performance will be important if India want to win a Test series in England, something they haven’t done since 2007.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="Indian bowlers with most Test wickets against England in England">Indian bowlers with most Test wickets against England in England</a>&nbsp;Pant also has the chance to break MS Dhoni’s record for most Test centuries by an Indian wicketkeeper. Both Dhoni and Pant have six centuries each. If Pant scores one more century then he will go past Dhoni. Wriddhiman Saha is next with three centuries, followed by Farokh Engineer, Syed Kirmani, and Budhi Kunderan.&nbsp;Pant is also close to breaking another Dhoni record, the most Test runs by an Indian keeper in SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia). Dhoni has 1731 runs, while Pant has 1681 runs. He needs just 50 more runs to become the highest run-scorer in SENA countries for India.&nbsp;The series will begin at Leeds. Pant confirmed he will bat at number five, while captain Gill will play at number four. KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal are expected to open the innings, but the team is still deciding who will bat at number three.&nbsp;Jasprit Bumrah will play only three of the five Tests, so the team has added Harshit Rana to the squad as extra support.&nbsp;India squad:Shubman Gill (c), Rishabh Pant (wk), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Nitish Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana.

Pant has done really well in England since making his debut there in 2018. As India’s second-most experienced batter in the team now, his performance will be important if India wants to win a Test series in England, something they haven’t done since 2007.

India’s five-match Test series against England, starting on Thursday (June 20) at Headingley in Leeds, will be a special one for Rishabh Pant. This will be Pant’s third Test tour of England, but for the first time, he will play as the team’s vice-captain. Pant has done really well in England since making his debut there in 2018. As India’s second-most experienced batter in the team now, his performance will be important if India want to win a Test series in England, something they haven’t done since 2007. Also Read - Indian bowlers with most Test wickets against England in England Pant also has the chance to break MS Dhoni’s record for most Test centuries by an Indian wicketkeeper. Both Dhoni and Pant have six centuries each. If Pant scores one more century then he will go past Dhoni. Wriddhiman Saha is next with three centuries, followed by Farokh Engineer, Syed Kirmani, and Budhi Kunderan. Pant is also close to breaking another Dhoni record, the most Test runs by an Indian keeper in SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia). Dhoni has 1731 runs, while Pant has 1681 runs. He needs just 50 more runs to become the highest run-scorer in SENA countries for India. The series will begin at Leeds. Pant confirmed he will bat at number five, while captain Gill will play at number four. KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal are expected to open the innings, but the team is still deciding who will bat at number three. Jasprit Bumrah will play only three of the five Tests, so the team has added Harshit Rana to the squad as extra support. India squad: Shubman Gill (c), Rishabh Pant (wk), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Nitish Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana.

Pant has done really well in England since making his debut there in 2018. As India’s second-most experienced batter in the team now, his performance will be important if India wants to win a Test series in England, something they haven’t done since 2007.

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