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The Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) has made several changes to the venues for the upcoming international home season in the latest update. The BCCI has decided to shift the first Test against South Africa, scheduled to start on November 14 in Delhi, out of the capital city due to potential health risks. Considering that the air quality becomes hazardous during that period, especially after Diwali, the BCCI decided to shift the venue for the first of the two Tests against the Proteas.&nbsp;The cricket’s apex body in the country moved this match to the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata, taking into account long-standing environmental data and potential health risks.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-india-is-10-years-behind-pakistan-shahid-afridi-bizarre-remark-sparks-outrage-is-he-on-drugs-ask-netizens-1749391523302">‘India is 10 years behind Pakistan,’ Afridi’s bizarre remark sparks outrage – ‘Is he on drugs? Ask netizens</a> &nbsp;“The BCCI prioritises the welfare and well-being of players. After reviewing Delhi’s pollution patterns over the past decade, the decision was made to shift the venue,” an unnamed senior BCCI official said in an earlier chat with the Times of India (TOI), echoing the board’s concerns and commitment around players’ health. &nbsp;On the other hand, the second Test match between India and the West Indies, scheduled to start on October 10 in Kolkata earlier, will now be staged at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. &nbsp;Meanwhile, the latest update also impacts the India Women vs Australia Women ODI series. Due to outfield renovations underway at the M Chidambaram stadium in Chennai, which might take longer than predicted to be completed, the first two ODIs of the three-match series are moved out of the city to New Chandigarh, with Delhi staging the final One-Dayer. &nbsp;Moreover, the three-match ODIs between South Africa Men’s A side and India-A at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru will now be held at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot.&nbsp; &nbsp;Also, the venues for the games not mentioned remain unchanged.&nbsp;

BCCI changes venues for 2025 home season over concerns around post-Diwali AQI

The Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) has made several changes to the venues for the upcoming international home season in the latest update. The BCCI has decided to shift the first Test against South Africa, scheduled to start on November 14 in Delhi, out of the capital city due to potential health risks. Considering that the air quality becomes hazardous during that period, especially after Diwali, the BCCI decided to shift the venue for the first of the two Tests against the Proteas. The cricket’s apex body in the country moved this match to the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata, taking into account long-standing environmental data and potential health risks. Also read | ‘India is 10 years behind Pakistan,’ Afridi’s bizarre remark sparks outrage – ‘Is he on drugs? Ask netizens “The BCCI prioritises the welfare and well-being of players. After reviewing Delhi’s pollution patterns over the past decade, the decision was made to shift the venue,” an unnamed senior BCCI official said in an earlier chat with the Times of India (TOI), echoing the board’s concerns and commitment around players’ health. On the other hand, the second Test match between India and the West Indies, scheduled to start on October 10 in Kolkata earlier, will now be staged at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Meanwhile, the latest update also impacts the India Women vs Australia Women ODI series. Due to outfield renovations underway at the M Chidambaram stadium in Chennai, which might take longer than predicted to be completed, the first two ODIs of the three-match series are moved out of the city to New Chandigarh, with Delhi staging the final One-Dayer. Moreover, the three-match ODIs between South Africa Men’s A side and India-A at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru will now be held at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot. Also, the venues for the games not mentioned remain unchanged.

Considering that the air quality becomes hazardous during that period, especially after Diwali, the BCCI decided to shift the venue for the first of the two Tests against the Proteas.

England completed a series win over the West Indies with a game to spare after chasing down a target of 197 in the second T20 international in Bristol on Sunday.&nbsp;Former captain Jos Buttler led the way with 47 and current skipper Harry Brook made 34 as the hosts reached 112-2 inside 13 overs. But the duo were dismissed in consecutive overs, with England still needing 85 more runs to win. But that was the cue for two of the newer team members to lay down a marker.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/wtc-final-2025-australia-batting-freak-steve-smith-admits-not-picking-up-willow-after-champions-trophy-exit-explains-how-it-clicked-into-place-1749395984799">Batting freak Smith admits not picking up willow after Champions Trophy exit, explains how it ‘clicked into place’</a>&nbsp;Jacob Bethell's rapid 26 off 10 balls, including three sixes, and Tom Banton's 30 not out helped complete a four-wicket win with nine balls remaining as England went 2-0 up ahead of Tuesday's series finale in Southampton.&nbsp;West Indies were struggling at 121-4 off 16 overs before adding 75 runs in the final four overs of their innings.&nbsp;Luke Wood gave England the ideal start when his swinging yorker had Evin Lewis lbw with the first ball of the match, but West Indies captain Shai Hope (49) and Johnson Charles (47) repaired some of the early damage in a stand of 90.&nbsp;Rovman Powell added late impetus with 34 off 15 balls, and former captain Jason Holder struck 29 off nine.&nbsp;Adil Rashid bowled the penultimate over as England again only selected two seamers, but the veteran leg-spinner conceded 31 runs and finished with figures of 1-59 -- his most-expensive T20 return.&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.

England complete massive run chase in 2nd T20I to pocket series against West Indies

England completed a series win over the West Indies with a game to spare after chasing down a target of 197 in the second T20 international in Bristol on Sunday. Former captain Jos Buttler led the way with 47 and current skipper Harry Brook made 34 as the hosts reached 112-2 inside 13 overs. But the duo were dismissed in consecutive overs, with England still needing 85 more runs to win. But that was the cue for two of the newer team members to lay down a marker. Also read | Batting freak Smith admits not picking up willow after Champions Trophy exit, explains how it ‘clicked into place’ Jacob Bethell's rapid 26 off 10 balls, including three sixes, and Tom Banton's 30 not out helped complete a four-wicket win with nine balls remaining as England went 2-0 up ahead of Tuesday's series finale in Southampton. West Indies were struggling at 121-4 off 16 overs before adding 75 runs in the final four overs of their innings. Luke Wood gave England the ideal start when his swinging yorker had Evin Lewis lbw with the first ball of the match, but West Indies captain Shai Hope (49) and Johnson Charles (47) repaired some of the early damage in a stand of 90. Rovman Powell added late impetus with 34 off 15 balls, and former captain Jason Holder struck 29 off nine. Adil Rashid bowled the penultimate over as England again only selected two seamers, but the veteran leg-spinner conceded 31 runs and finished with figures of 1-59 -- his most-expensive T20 return. 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.

Jacob Bethell's rapid 26 off 10 balls, including three sixes, and Tom Banton's 30 not out helped complete a four-wicket win with nine balls remaining as England went 2-0 up ahead of Tuesday's series finale in Southampton.

Steve Smith has gained muscle ahead of his second World Test Championship (WTC) Final against South Africa next week, but admitted doing something contrary to his nature of being a ‘cricket freak’. Smith loves batting and shadow batting more when he’s not batting, but he did neither of them in the lead-up to this showdown clash in London starting Wednesday (June 11).&nbsp;The Aussie batting giant confessed to not picking up the willow since missing that full-toss off India seamer Mohammed Shami during the 2025 Champions Trophy semis in Dubai. Smith got out bowled on 73 in that match, with India winning the contest and later claiming its record third CT title.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-india-is-10-years-behind-pakistan-shahid-afridi-bizarre-remark-sparks-outrage-is-he-on-drugs-ask-netizens-1749391523302">‘India is 10 years behind Pakistan,’ Afridi’s bizarre remark sparks outrage – ‘Is he on drugs? Ask netizens</a> &nbsp;Meanwhile, having missed out on being picked for IPL 2025, Smith had plenty of time at hand to prepare for the next assignment; instead of trying to practice in his free time, he moved to America during this window to work on his fitness regime with a new personal trainer. Though that result is there for everyone to see, it took just one day for him to get ready for the 2025 WTC Final against the Proteas. &nbsp;"I'd normally have a bat laying around the house somewhere and just pick it up and do a bit of shadow batting and stuff," Smith said on the sidelines of Australia’s training session in Beckenham, UK.&nbsp; &nbsp;"But I made a conscious decision to try and just let it go for a while. It was good. &nbsp;"I hadn't hit a ball since I missed a full toss off Mohammed Shami in the Champions Trophy. Fortunately, everything sort of clicked into place immediately. I feel like I'm moving really well, I feel strong and just ready to get into it now. &nbsp;"Normally, how it works is my first hit's good, my second hit's awful, and then I'd get better from there. But both hits were just really good, and I was like, hopefully, it doesn't turn around now, and I don't have to spend hours in the nets the next couple of days,” Smith continued.<h2>On his form leading into the WTC Final &nbsp;</h2>Following his century at the Lord’s during the 2023 Ashes, Smith went 23 innings without scoring another one, his longest wait for a Test ton in his career. He, however, ended it with the one against India during the Gabba Test late last year before notching up another at the MCG. Even against Sri Lanka on Australia’s last away tour, Smith racked up two centuries in as many Tests, returning to his best. &nbsp;However, ahead of the crucial WTC Final against the Proteas, Smith hopes to continue from where he left off in Sri Lanka. &nbsp;"I feel like I've been in the team for a while, and I haven't felt under a great deal of pressure," he said.&nbsp; &nbsp;"Maybe a little bit after Adelaide last year was the most I've felt. And maybe [that's] why I came out the next game and was really, really hungry to get a good score in Brisbane. But that was external talk, and things cross my desk all the time. People send me things that people are saying. So I don't know, maybe something clicked in me, and I wanted to get back to the position of being a bit more comfortable again,” he added.

Batting freak Smith admits not picking up willow after Champions Trophy exit, explains how it ‘clicked into place’

Steve Smith has gained muscle ahead of his second World Test Championship (WTC) Final against South Africa next week, but admitted doing something contrary to his nature of being a ‘cricket freak’. Smith loves batting and shadow batting more when he’s not batting, but he did neither of them in the lead-up to this showdown clash in London starting Wednesday (June 11). The Aussie batting giant confessed to not picking up the willow since missing that full-toss off India seamer Mohammed Shami during the 2025 Champions Trophy semis in Dubai. Smith got out bowled on 73 in that match, with India winning the contest and later claiming its record third CT title. Also read | ‘India is 10 years behind Pakistan,’ Afridi’s bizarre remark sparks outrage – ‘Is he on drugs? Ask netizens Meanwhile, having missed out on being picked for IPL 2025, Smith had plenty of time at hand to prepare for the next assignment; instead of trying to practice in his free time, he moved to America during this window to work on his fitness regime with a new personal trainer. Though that result is there for everyone to see, it took just one day for him to get ready for the 2025 WTC Final against the Proteas. "I'd normally have a bat laying around the house somewhere and just pick it up and do a bit of shadow batting and stuff," Smith said on the sidelines of Australia’s training session in Beckenham, UK. "But I made a conscious decision to try and just let it go for a while. It was good. "I hadn't hit a ball since I missed a full toss off Mohammed Shami in the Champions Trophy. Fortunately, everything sort of clicked into place immediately. I feel like I'm moving really well, I feel strong and just ready to get into it now. "Normally, how it works is my first hit's good, my second hit's awful, and then I'd get better from there. But both hits were just really good, and I was like, hopefully, it doesn't turn around now, and I don't have to spend hours in the nets the next couple of days,” Smith continued. On his form leading into the WTC Final Following his century at the Lord’s during the 2023 Ashes, Smith went 23 innings without scoring another one, his longest wait for a Test ton in his career. He, however, ended it with the one against India during the Gabba Test late last year before notching up another at the MCG. Even against Sri Lanka on Australia’s last away tour, Smith racked up two centuries in as many Tests, returning to his best. However, ahead of the crucial WTC Final against the Proteas, Smith hopes to continue from where he left off in Sri Lanka. "I feel like I've been in the team for a while, and I haven't felt under a great deal of pressure," he said. "Maybe a little bit after Adelaide last year was the most I've felt. And maybe [that's] why I came out the next game and was really, really hungry to get a good score in Brisbane. But that was external talk, and things cross my desk all the time. People send me things that people are saying. So I don't know, maybe something clicked in me, and I wanted to get back to the position of being a bit more comfortable again,” he added.

The Aussie batting giant confessed to not picking up the willow since missing that full-toss off India seamer Mohammed Shami during the 2025 Champions Trophy semis in Dubai.

Four days after the Bengaluru stampede that killed 11 people and injured 33 others, former India captain and batting great Sunil Gavaskar sent heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of the deceased. Mourning the death of 11 cricket fans outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, a day after the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won their maiden IPL title, Gavaskar condemned the whole episode, saying all those who tragically passed away were just there to have a glimpse of their superstars.&nbsp;After narrowly beating the Punjab Kings in the IPL 2025 final in Ahmedabad, RCB and their fans celebrated this monumental victory loudly all across, with the franchise even pushing for an unauthorised roadshow and celebration at the team stadium in Karnataka’s capital city the next day. That, however, was the beginning of a disastrous turnaround for the team and their fans, as almost a dozen people were suffocated to death during the celebration, turning it into a tragedy.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/eng-vs-ind-2025-indian-test-team-prepares-for-life-without-kohli-rohit-as-training-resumes-in-uk-for-england-tests-watch-1749384546268">Indian Test team prepares for life without Kohli, Rohit as training resumes in UK for England Tests – WATCH</a> &nbsp;“What a tragedy! The loss of lives due to a stampede outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium is heartbreaking indeed. All that those people wanted was a glimpse of the players who had given them so much joy and happiness over the years, especially in the last two months. The IPL Trophy, which they kept hoping would be theirs every year but never did, was finally coming to them after a wait of 18 years," Gavaskar wrote in his column for Mid Day. &nbsp;“It was totally understandable for their joy to know no bounds, and they wanted to show it to their heroes. Maybe even see them up close, maybe even touch them, maybe even get a quick photo with them. Haven’t we all been fans of someone before and perhaps still are and want to see them and have a brief hello and then perhaps a photo with them?” Gavaskar continued. &nbsp;Meanwhile, the franchise and its management came under scrutiny for continuing with the celebrations inside the stadium despite what was happening outside. Although neither the team, management, nor the fans were aware of the mishap at the venue gate at the time of the celebration, upon learning about it, they cut short the whole event, with only team captain Rajat Patidar and star batter Virat Kohli delivering winning speeches to the fans in attendance. &nbsp;For failing to stage an unplanned and impromptu victory celebration across the city, the RCB provided financial assistance of INR 10 lakh each for the families of the 11 supporters who died in the Bengaluru stampede.

Gavaskar mourns Bengaluru stampede tragedy that killed 11, says ‘all that they wanted was a glimpse…’

Four days after the Bengaluru stampede that killed 11 people and injured 33 others, former India captain and batting great Sunil Gavaskar sent heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of the deceased. Mourning the death of 11 cricket fans outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, a day after the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won their maiden IPL title, Gavaskar condemned the whole episode, saying all those who tragically passed away were just there to have a glimpse of their superstars. After narrowly beating the Punjab Kings in the IPL 2025 final in Ahmedabad, RCB and their fans celebrated this monumental victory loudly all across, with the franchise even pushing for an unauthorised roadshow and celebration at the team stadium in Karnataka’s capital city the next day. That, however, was the beginning of a disastrous turnaround for the team and their fans, as almost a dozen people were suffocated to death during the celebration, turning it into a tragedy. Also read | Indian Test team prepares for life without Kohli, Rohit as training resumes in UK for England Tests – WATCH “What a tragedy! The loss of lives due to a stampede outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium is heartbreaking indeed. All that those people wanted was a glimpse of the players who had given them so much joy and happiness over the years, especially in the last two months. The IPL Trophy, which they kept hoping would be theirs every year but never did, was finally coming to them after a wait of 18 years," Gavaskar wrote in his column for Mid Day. “It was totally understandable for their joy to know no bounds, and they wanted to show it to their heroes. Maybe even see them up close, maybe even touch them, maybe even get a quick photo with them. Haven’t we all been fans of someone before and perhaps still are and want to see them and have a brief hello and then perhaps a photo with them?” Gavaskar continued. Meanwhile, the franchise and its management came under scrutiny for continuing with the celebrations inside the stadium despite what was happening outside. Although neither the team, management, nor the fans were aware of the mishap at the venue gate at the time of the celebration, upon learning about it, they cut short the whole event, with only team captain Rajat Patidar and star batter Virat Kohli delivering winning speeches to the fans in attendance. For failing to stage an unplanned and impromptu victory celebration across the city, the RCB provided financial assistance of INR 10 lakh each for the families of the 11 supporters who died in the Bengaluru stampede.

Gavaskar condemned the whole episode, saying all those who tragically passed away were just there to have a glimpse of their superstars.

The Indian Test team has begun preparing for a new life without their two stalwarts, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, who announced their Test retirement early last month, resuming training shortly after landing in the UK. As India faces England across five Tests, beginning June 20 in Leeds, they have started to get into the rhythm with their first indoor practice session.&nbsp;Several members of the 18-man squad had already arrived in the country to link with the India-A squad for their shadow tour (against England Lions); the remaining ones, however, led by the new leadership in captain Shubman Gill and head coach Gautam Gambhir, landed in the UK early on Saturday (June 7), <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/eng-vs-ind-2025-empty-airport-no-hype-media-fans-as-team-india-lands-in-england-for-marquee-test-series-watch-1749319269251">experiencing no buzz (at the airport) around the marquee series</a>. &nbsp;Despite that, there was no loss of camaraderie and joy within the group that resumed training indoors ahead of the Test series. While the India-A squad, consisting of a few first-team players, including KL Rahul, Dhruv Jurel and Yashasvi Jaiswal, among others, are busy playing their second warm-up game in Northampton, those who joined later turned to light closed-door activities to get back to finding rhythm. &nbsp;In a video shared by the BCCI on its social media handles, titled ‘First sight of #TeamIndia getting into the groove in England 😎’, Rishabh Pant and the new skipper Gill are seen walking towards the gate of the iconic Lord’s Cricket Stadium in London. Fast forward a few seconds, the players were doing light exercises, with ace quicks like Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj and Prasidh Krishan hogging all the limelight. Head coach Gambhir was also seen talking to the group, while the seasoned all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was recorded training with the team.&nbsp;Watch Video -

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽 𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀 ✅ First sight of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a> getting into the groove in England 😎<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ENGvIND?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ENGvIND</a> <a href="https://t.co/TZdhAil9wV">pic.twitter.com/TZdhAil9wV</a>&mdash; BCCI (@BCCI) <a href="https://twitter.com/BCCI/status/1931561828175228936?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 8, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Meanwhile, India-A will play an intra-squad game with the senior team starting June 13 before the action gets underway at Headingley a week later.<h2>No Virat and Rohit &nbsp;</h2>Midway through IPL 2025, both star cricketers announced their Test retirements, shocking the cricket world. Although Rohit’s announcement did not come as a shocker as fans were expecting his departure sooner rather than later, Kohli hanging up his boots in Tests broke the internet.&nbsp; &nbsp;Their departure forced the selectors to name a new Test captain in Gill, alongside picking a relatively younger squad for the away England tour.&nbsp;&nbsp;Moreover, seamer Mohammed Shami’s absence added salt to the injury, with the selection committee naming uncapped quick Arshdeep Singh as his backup. They also brought back batter Karun Nair while handing a debut Test call-up to domestic and IPL sensation Sai Sudharsan.&nbsp; &nbsp;Here is India’s Test squad for the England series – &nbsp;Shubman Gill (captain), Rishabh Pant (vice-captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Nitish Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh and Kuldeep Yadav

Indian Test team prepares for life without Kohli, Rohit as training resumes in UK for England Tests – WATCH

The Indian Test team has begun preparing for a new life without their two stalwarts, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, who announced their Test retirement early last month, resuming training shortly after landing in the UK. As India faces England across five Tests, beginning June 20 in Leeds, they have started to get into the rhythm with their first indoor practice session. Several members of the 18-man squad had already arrived in the country to link with the India-A squad for their shadow tour (against England Lions); the remaining ones, however, led by the new leadership in captain Shubman Gill and head coach Gautam Gambhir, landed in the UK early on Saturday (June 7), experiencing no buzz (at the airport) around the marquee series. Despite that, there was no loss of camaraderie and joy within the group that resumed training indoors ahead of the Test series. While the India-A squad, consisting of a few first-team players, including KL Rahul, Dhruv Jurel and Yashasvi Jaiswal, among others, are busy playing their second warm-up game in Northampton, those who joined later turned to light closed-door activities to get back to finding rhythm. In a video shared by the BCCI on its social media handles, titled ‘First sight of #TeamIndia getting into the groove in England 😎’, Rishabh Pant and the new skipper Gill are seen walking towards the gate of the iconic Lord’s Cricket Stadium in London. Fast forward a few seconds, the players were doing light exercises, with ace quicks like Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj and Prasidh Krishan hogging all the limelight. Head coach Gambhir was also seen talking to the group, while the seasoned all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was recorded training with the team. Watch Video -

India-A will play an intra-squad game with the senior team starting June 13 before the action gets underway at Headingley a week later.

Punjab Kings (PBKS) batter Shashank Singh holds no grudge against his IPL team captain Shreyas Iyer, who scolded him for his casualness over a run out following his team’s Qualifier 2 win over Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025, the video of which also went viral on social media; instead, Shashank praised Iyer for being the captain Punjab needed for the longest time, with the results are there for everyone to see.&nbsp;Shashank and Iyer were at the centre of the run chase against the mighty Mumbai Indians in Ahmedabad when a runout, caused by Shashank’s casual approach between the wickets, broke Punjab’s momentum. Though thanks to Iyer’s unbeaten 87, they won the match and qualified for the IPL 2025 final, Shashank’s dismissal at that point could have turned the game in MI’s favour.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-eng-vs-ind-test-series-rishabh-pant-misses-rohit-sharma-s-company-on-england-tour-reminds-of-garden-ki-1749356139302">ENG vs IND, Test Series: Rishabh Pant misses Rohit Sharma's company on England tour, reminds of ‘garden ki...’</a> &nbsp;Chasing 204, Punjab lost two wickets inside the Powerplay and another one (in Jish Inglis) soon after. Iyer and Nehal Wadhera propelled them to a match-winning position with an 84-run stand for the fourth wicket before two quick scalps put their backs against the wall, one of which included that of Shashank Singh on two. &nbsp;Reflecting on the incident, Shashank said he deserved the bashing he received at the hands of his team captain, and not only this, but he also deserved to be slapped for being so casual about completing a run in a knockout match. The right-handed batter also confessed that his father was upset with him over the same and didn’t speak with him till the finals. &nbsp;“I deserve it, Iyer should have slapped me, my father didn’t speak to me till the finals. I was casual, I was walking on the beach, not even in the garden. It was a crucial time, Shreyas was clear that I didn’t expect this from you, but later he took me out for dinner,” Shashank said on the viral video of Iyer scolding him following the MI clash in Qualifier 2.&nbsp; &nbsp;Meanwhile, Shashank finished as the second-highest run-getter for Punjab in IPL 2025 after skipper Iyer, scoring 341 runs and striking at 153.<h2>‘There’s no better captain than him’ &nbsp;</h2>Punjab splurged a whopping INR 26.75 crore on Shreyas Iyer at last year’s auction, with Iyer doing justice to it by leading the franchise to their second IPL final ever - the first under his captaincy. Although they failed to cross the winning line, with the RCB winning it for the first time, Punjab Kings impressed everyone and showed why they should be among the title contenders from the next season onwards. &nbsp;“Whatever I have spoken to others and seen, there is no better captain than him in current times in world cricket,” Shashank said of Iyer’s captaincy. &nbsp;“He gives us freedom, he treats everyone equally. No one will say Shreyas has an attitude. The youngsters in the dressing room find him to be a chill bandaa. Shreyas is the only captain, who has told us that if anyone has any suggestions during the game, he can come and convey it to him. If he feels it’s the right advice, he will take it. It’s rare,” he continued.&nbsp;

IPL 2025: ‘Should have slapped me,’ PBKS batter Shashank Singh on viral chat with captain Iyer

Punjab Kings (PBKS) batter Shashank Singh holds no grudge against his IPL team captain Shreyas Iyer, who scolded him for his casualness over a run out following his team’s Qualifier 2 win over Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025, the video of which also went viral on social media; instead, Shashank praised Iyer for being the captain Punjab needed for the longest time, with the results are there for everyone to see. Shashank and Iyer were at the centre of the run chase against the mighty Mumbai Indians in Ahmedabad when a runout, caused by Shashank’s casual approach between the wickets, broke Punjab’s momentum. Though thanks to Iyer’s unbeaten 87, they won the match and qualified for the IPL 2025 final, Shashank’s dismissal at that point could have turned the game in MI’s favour. Also read | ENG vs IND, Test Series: Rishabh Pant misses Rohit Sharma's company on England tour, reminds of ‘garden ki...’ Chasing 204, Punjab lost two wickets inside the Powerplay and another one (in Jish Inglis) soon after. Iyer and Nehal Wadhera propelled them to a match-winning position with an 84-run stand for the fourth wicket before two quick scalps put their backs against the wall, one of which included that of Shashank Singh on two. Reflecting on the incident, Shashank said he deserved the bashing he received at the hands of his team captain, and not only this, but he also deserved to be slapped for being so casual about completing a run in a knockout match. The right-handed batter also confessed that his father was upset with him over the same and didn’t speak with him till the finals. “I deserve it, Iyer should have slapped me, my father didn’t speak to me till the finals. I was casual, I was walking on the beach, not even in the garden. It was a crucial time, Shreyas was clear that I didn’t expect this from you, but later he took me out for dinner,” Shashank said on the viral video of Iyer scolding him following the MI clash in Qualifier 2. Meanwhile, Shashank finished as the second-highest run-getter for Punjab in IPL 2025 after skipper Iyer, scoring 341 runs and striking at 153. ‘There’s no better captain than him’ Punjab splurged a whopping INR 26.75 crore on Shreyas Iyer at last year’s auction, with Iyer doing justice to it by leading the franchise to their second IPL final ever - the first under his captaincy. Although they failed to cross the winning line, with the RCB winning it for the first time, Punjab Kings impressed everyone and showed why they should be among the title contenders from the next season onwards. “Whatever I have spoken to others and seen, there is no better captain than him in current times in world cricket,” Shashank said of Iyer’s captaincy. “He gives us freedom, he treats everyone equally. No one will say Shreyas has an attitude. The youngsters in the dressing room find him to be a chill bandaa. Shreyas is the only captain, who has told us that if anyone has any suggestions during the game, he can come and convey it to him. If he feels it’s the right advice, he will take it. It’s rare,” he continued.

Shashank and Iyer were at the centre of the run chase against the mighty Mumbai Indians in Ahmedabad when a runout, caused by Shashank’s casual approach between the wickets, broke Punjab’s momentum.

Aussie pacer Josh Hazlewood is embracing the challenge as his side gets ready to defend their World Test Championship (WTC) title when they face South Africa in the final. Starting Wednesday (June 11), Australia and South Africa will lock horns at the Lord’s Cricket Ground with Hazlewood facing stern competition from Scott Boland. Both bowlers are in line for a place in the Playing XI with Boland also declaring himself fit.&nbsp;<h2>Hazlewood ready for WTC final</h2>"I was obviously quite close last time [in 2023]," Hazlewood said. "I just had more of an interrupted IPL leading into that, and then had a few little issues going on, so wasn't quite up to scratch, but I feel in a much better place this time around.&nbsp;"And I think in any format, my numbers over the last two years have been pretty good, so have got a lot to fall back on in terms of skill wise. I still feel like I'm bowling probably the best over my career and it's just a matter of the body holding up, which it has been in the last few months."&nbsp;Hazlewood has been a busy traveller for the last few days having returned to Australia midway during the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) due to a shoulder issue. He then returned to India for the final leg of the tournament where he eventually helped Royal Challenger Bengaluru (RCB) win their maiden IPL title.&nbsp;&nbsp;Hours after the final, he traveled to England to join the Aussie squad for the WTC final where he is likely to face a stern competition from Boland.&nbsp;Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc remain undroppable options in the squad, meaning only one of Boland or Hazlewood will play in the WTC final.&nbsp;&nbsp;Australia squad: Pat Cummins (c), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Matt Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Steve Smith (vc), Mitchell Starc, Beau Webster.&nbsp;Traveling reserve: Brendan Doggett

Aussie pacer Josh Hazlewood is embracing the challenge as his side gets ready to defend their World Test Championship (WTC) title when they face South Africa in the final.

Aussie pacer Josh Hazlewood is embracing the challenge as his side gets ready to defend their World Test Championship (WTC) title when they face South Africa in the final. Starting Wednesday (June 11), Australia and South Africa will lock horns at the Lord’s Cricket Ground with Hazlewood facing stern competition from Scott Boland. Both bowlers are in line for a place in the Playing XI with Boland also declaring himself fit. Hazlewood ready for WTC final "I was obviously quite close last time [in 2023]," Hazlewood said. "I just had more of an interrupted IPL leading into that, and then had a few little issues going on, so wasn't quite up to scratch, but I feel in a much better place this time around. "And I think in any format, my numbers over the last two years have been pretty good, so have got a lot to fall back on in terms of skill wise. I still feel like I'm bowling probably the best over my career and it's just a matter of the body holding up, which it has been in the last few months." Hazlewood has been a busy traveller for the last few days having returned to Australia midway during the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) due to a shoulder issue. He then returned to India for the final leg of the tournament where he eventually helped Royal Challenger Bengaluru (RCB) win their maiden IPL title. Hours after the final, he traveled to England to join the Aussie squad for the WTC final where he is likely to face a stern competition from Boland. Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc remain undroppable options in the squad, meaning only one of Boland or Hazlewood will play in the WTC final. Australia squad: Pat Cummins (c), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Matt Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Steve Smith (vc), Mitchell Starc, Beau Webster. Traveling reserve: Brendan Doggett

Aussie pacer Josh Hazlewood is embracing the challenge as his side gets ready to defend their World Test Championship (WTC) title when they face South Africa in the final.

WTC 2025 final: Josh Hazlewood pushes for Playing XI berth ahead of Scott Boland

Team India is all set for a new era in Test cricket as Shubman Gill-led side arrived in England for the five-match Test series on Saturday (June 7). Now in the post-Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli era, the Indian team will have a new set of challenges as they look to start on a winning note under new skipper Gill. However, it was Rohit who was fondly missed as the Indian team arrived in England with vice-captain Rishabh Pant giving a teaser.&nbsp;<h2>Pant misses Rohit on England tour</h2>As soon as the Indian team landed in England, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) posted a video on its social handle. In the video, Rishabh was reminded of Rohit, who is no longer part of the Indian team having announced his Test retirement. Hilariously he said, “Garden ki toh yaad aayegi" translating to “we will remember the garden”.&nbsp;The comment related to Rohit’s famous on-field chat during England’s India tour in early 2024 when he said “no one will roam in the garden”.&nbsp;However, those conversations are now part of the past as Rohit recently announced his retirement from Test cricket. His retirement came at a surprising time in May despite him underlining his Test career is not over yet while in Australia.&nbsp;&nbsp;It is Gill who will now lead the Indian team in the England series as they begin the next chapter in the World Test Championship (WTC). India missed out on a third consecutive final in 2025 but will be determined to start on a positive note in the 2025-27 cycle.<h2>India tour of England 2025</h2>1st Test: 20 June to 24 June, Headingley, Leeds2nd Test: 2 July to 6 July, Edgbaston, Birmingham3rd Test: 10 July to 14 July, Lord's, London4th Test: 23 July to 27 July, Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester5th Test: 31 July to 4 August, Kennington Oval, London

Team India is all set for a new era in Test cricket as Shubman Gill-led side arrived in England for the five-match Test series on Saturday (June 7). 

Team India is all set for a new era in Test cricket as Shubman Gill-led side arrived in England for the five-match Test series on Saturday (June 7). Now in the post-Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli era, the Indian team will have a new set of challenges as they look to start on a winning note under new skipper Gill. However, it was Rohit who was fondly missed as the Indian team arrived in England with vice-captain Rishabh Pant giving a teaser. Pant misses Rohit on England tour As soon as the Indian team landed in England, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) posted a video on its social handle. In the video, Rishabh was reminded of Rohit, who is no longer part of the Indian team having announced his Test retirement. Hilariously he said, “Garden ki toh yaad aayegi" translating to “we will remember the garden”. The comment related to Rohit’s famous on-field chat during England’s India tour in early 2024 when he said “no one will roam in the garden”. However, those conversations are now part of the past as Rohit recently announced his retirement from Test cricket. His retirement came at a surprising time in May despite him underlining his Test career is not over yet while in Australia. It is Gill who will now lead the Indian team in the England series as they begin the next chapter in the World Test Championship (WTC). India missed out on a third consecutive final in 2025 but will be determined to start on a positive note in the 2025-27 cycle. India tour of England 2025 1st Test: 20 June to 24 June, Headingley, Leeds 2nd Test: 2 July to 6 July, Edgbaston, Birmingham 3rd Test: 10 July to 14 July, Lord's, London 4th Test: 23 July to 27 July, Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester 5th Test: 31 July to 4 August, Kennington Oval, London

Team India is all set for a new era in Test cricket as Shubman Gill-led side arrived in England for the five-match Test series on Saturday (June 7).&nbsp;

ENG vs IND, Test Series: Rishabh Pant misses Rohit Sharma's company on England tour, reminds of 'garden ki...'

Gone are the days when an Indian Team used to land in a foreign country to a sea of fans waiting for them at the airport, cheering them through to their team hotel or even practice venues, as the sight upon their arrival in England this time was contrasting - no fans, no hype and no media. A new-look Indian Team landed in the UK for the marquee five-match Test series on Saturday (June 7); however, the vibe and their welcome were different from how it was on their arrival in Adelaide on their previous away tour.&nbsp;With no two certain superstars in former India captain Rohit Sharma and batting giant Virat Kohli in the squad, as both hung up their boots from the traditional format earlier last month, there was a massive dip in the hype surrounding new leadership in Test captain Shubman Gill, alongside head coach Gautam Gambhir.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/eng-vs-ind-2025-michael-clarke-ricky-ponting-differ-on-india-batting-conundrum-but-back-superstar-sai-sudharsan-to-debut-in-uk-1749302306404">ENG vs IND 2025: Clarke, Ponting differ on India’s batting conundrum but back 'superstar' Sudharsan to debut in UK</a> &nbsp;Though a few players picked in the 18-man squad for the England series starting June 20 in Leeds had already arrived in the country to partake in the shadow tour (with India-A), including KL Rahul and Dhruv Jurel, the remaining ones reached on Saturday. &nbsp;Meanwhile, when India toured Australia last year, which happened to be Virat and Rohit’s final series in the whites, countless fans assembled at the airport in Adelaide, accompanying them to the practice ground. Such was the craze of Virat Kohli that he made headlines even before the series began, with the BCCI later forced to stage the indoor training session to avoid crowding the venue. &nbsp;Kohli, however, also recently made headlines but for all the wrong reasons after his IPL franchise RCB were at the centre of a failed and unplanned roadshow and victory celebration in Bengaluru, following their maiden IPL title win the other night. With countless fans flocking to the M Chinnaswamy stadium to get a glimpse of their franchise heroes, jubilation turned into a disaster, killing 11 people and injuring 33 others in a stampede.<h2>No hype for India’s tour of England &nbsp;</h2>Although there is plenty to ponder on the new-look squad ahead of the five-match Test series, with the series holding significance on several grounds, the same energy, however, wasn’t felt outside.&nbsp; &nbsp;Besides, in a video doing the rounds on social media, Indian journalist Vimal Kumar said, "I did not get to see that hype. Not a single fan or media personnel was seen." &nbsp;Check out the Video –

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨🚨 No fans were there on airport waiting ,no media as well No Kohli , No Hype - No fans Credit - Vimal kumar <a href="https://t.co/p6RV2grPie">pic.twitter.com/p6RV2grPie</a>&mdash; Salahotro🇵🇲 (@Salahotro) <a href="https://twitter.com/Salahotro/status/1931177554863616107?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 7, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Team India's arrival to the UK - Video

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Touchdown UK 🛬<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a> have arrived for the five-match Test series against England 🙌<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ENGvIND?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ENGvIND</a> <a href="https://t.co/QK5MMk9Liw">pic.twitter.com/QK5MMk9Liw</a>&mdash; BCCI (@BCCI) <a href="https://twitter.com/BCCI/status/1931198777093943296?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 7, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Empty airport, no hype as Team India lands in England for marquee Test series – WATCH

Gone are the days when an Indian Team used to land in a foreign country to a sea of fans waiting for them at the airport, cheering them through to their team hotel or even practice venues, as the sight upon their arrival in England this time was contrasting - no fans, no hype and no media. A new-look Indian Team landed in the UK for the marquee five-match Test series on Saturday (June 7); however, the vibe and their welcome were different from how it was on their arrival in Adelaide on their previous away tour. With no two certain superstars in former India captain Rohit Sharma and batting giant Virat Kohli in the squad, as both hung up their boots from the traditional format earlier last month, there was a massive dip in the hype surrounding new leadership in Test captain Shubman Gill, alongside head coach Gautam Gambhir. Also read | ENG vs IND 2025: Clarke, Ponting differ on India’s batting conundrum but back 'superstar' Sudharsan to debut in UK Though a few players picked in the 18-man squad for the England series starting June 20 in Leeds had already arrived in the country to partake in the shadow tour (with India-A), including KL Rahul and Dhruv Jurel, the remaining ones reached on Saturday. Meanwhile, when India toured Australia last year, which happened to be Virat and Rohit’s final series in the whites, countless fans assembled at the airport in Adelaide, accompanying them to the practice ground. Such was the craze of Virat Kohli that he made headlines even before the series began, with the BCCI later forced to stage the indoor training session to avoid crowding the venue. Kohli, however, also recently made headlines but for all the wrong reasons after his IPL franchise RCB were at the centre of a failed and unplanned roadshow and victory celebration in Bengaluru, following their maiden IPL title win the other night. With countless fans flocking to the M Chinnaswamy stadium to get a glimpse of their franchise heroes, jubilation turned into a disaster, killing 11 people and injuring 33 others in a stampede. No hype for India’s tour of England Although there is plenty to ponder on the new-look squad ahead of the five-match Test series, with the series holding significance on several grounds, the same energy, however, wasn’t felt outside. Besides, in a video doing the rounds on social media, Indian journalist Vimal Kumar said, "I did not get to see that hype. Not a single fan or media personnel was seen." Check out the Video –

A new-look Indian Team landed in the UK for the marquee five-match Test series on Saturday (June 7); however, the vibe and their welcome were different from how it was on their arrival in Adelaide on their previous away tour.

Part of the 1999 World Cup semi-final botch against Australia, former Proteas keeper and national coach Mark Boucher is the latest to back South Africa to beat the mighty Aussies in the upcoming WTC Final 2025. Boucher backed his national team to trigger their Test turnaround with their maiden WTC crown against Australia at Lord’s in London.&nbsp;Meanwhile, the Proteas were widely criticised for a relatively easier route to the WTC Final compared to other contenders, with Boucher dismissing such talks, saying calling out South Africa for this is unfair. One of the best keepers of his time maintained his stance on the same, adding that they played well against every team they were scheduled against, and with all due respect to them, all were fighting for the same title.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/wtc-final-2025-australia-south-africa-tom-moody-explains-how-winning-mentality-gives-this-team-an-edge-in-face-off-1749298043012">WTC Final 2025: Tom Moody explains how ‘winning mentality’ gives THIS team an edge in Australia-South Africa face-off</a> &nbsp;However, he continued saying that the whole country is backing them to upset the Australians and win their maiden WTC title, their first ICC trophy since 1998.&nbsp; &nbsp;"A lot of people have criticised South Africa, which is not really fair," Boucher said in a chat on ESPNcricinfo during IPL 2025.&nbsp; &nbsp;"You play what's in front of you, and with all due respect, the sides that we've played against, we probably should have beaten, and we've done that. So we find ourselves in a final. But I wouldn't say that it has got the crowds going in our country. Everyone's very excited about it now, as the opportunity arises, a lot of people are going to travel over to London, spend all their Rands and go watch what should be a good match. If we win it, I think then that could be the turnaround for Test cricket in our country,” he added.<h2>Trump cards for South Africa &nbsp;</h2>With the Proteas chasing the ultimate dream of undoing history, Boucher handpicked two players who could turn out to be the trump cards for their team.&nbsp; &nbsp;"Ryan Rickelton has been playing nicely for Mumbai Indians (MI), and he was actually on the tour that we went to England [in 2022] as well," Boucher said. “He's actually played quite a few games in England as well, so he'll know the conditions. And Tristan Stubbs has come back and played a lot of domestic cricket and basically forced his way into the Test side because of the runs that he's got. On paper, Australia will probably feel that they've got a better batting line-up than what we have, but have we got the attitude to go out there and, in a one-off game, just leave it all out there? Absolutely.”&nbsp;&nbsp;Meanwhile, the mecca of cricket, the Lord’s, will stage the third WTC Final between South Africa and Australia starting June 11.&nbsp;

Part of 99’ WC botch, Boucher backs South Africa to trigger Test cricket turnaround with WTC Final crown

Part of the 1999 World Cup semi-final botch against Australia, former Proteas keeper and national coach Mark Boucher is the latest to back South Africa to beat the mighty Aussies in the upcoming WTC Final 2025. Boucher backed his national team to trigger their Test turnaround with their maiden WTC crown against Australia at Lord’s in London. Meanwhile, the Proteas were widely criticised for a relatively easier route to the WTC Final compared to other contenders, with Boucher dismissing such talks, saying calling out South Africa for this is unfair. One of the best keepers of his time maintained his stance on the same, adding that they played well against every team they were scheduled against, and with all due respect to them, all were fighting for the same title. Also read | WTC Final 2025: Tom Moody explains how ‘winning mentality’ gives THIS team an edge in Australia-South Africa face-off However, he continued saying that the whole country is backing them to upset the Australians and win their maiden WTC title, their first ICC trophy since 1998. "A lot of people have criticised South Africa, which is not really fair," Boucher said in a chat on ESPNcricinfo during IPL 2025. "You play what's in front of you, and with all due respect, the sides that we've played against, we probably should have beaten, and we've done that. So we find ourselves in a final. But I wouldn't say that it has got the crowds going in our country. Everyone's very excited about it now, as the opportunity arises, a lot of people are going to travel over to London, spend all their Rands and go watch what should be a good match. If we win it, I think then that could be the turnaround for Test cricket in our country,” he added. Trump cards for South Africa With the Proteas chasing the ultimate dream of undoing history, Boucher handpicked two players who could turn out to be the trump cards for their team. "Ryan Rickelton has been playing nicely for Mumbai Indians (MI), and he was actually on the tour that we went to England [in 2022] as well," Boucher said. “He's actually played quite a few games in England as well, so he'll know the conditions. And Tristan Stubbs has come back and played a lot of domestic cricket and basically forced his way into the Test side because of the runs that he's got. On paper, Australia will probably feel that they've got a better batting line-up than what we have, but have we got the attitude to go out there and, in a one-off game, just leave it all out there? Absolutely.” Meanwhile, the mecca of cricket, the Lord’s, will stage the third WTC Final between South Africa and Australia starting June 11.

Boucher backed his national team to trigger their Test turnaround with their maiden WTC crown against Australia at Lord’s in London.

Former Australia captains Michael Clarke and Ricky Ponting hold different opinions on Team India’s batting conundrum ahead of the England Tests, but have thrown their weight behind uncapped superstar ‘Sai Sudharsan’ to debut and rock in the UK. As the touring side prepares to begin a new life in Tests without stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli and under new captain Shubman Gill, all focus is on left-handed batter Sudharsan and his potential exploits in challenging conditions.&nbsp;Besides expecting Sai to make his Test debut in the series opener in Leeds itself, Ponting wants him to open the innings with fellow leftie Yashasvi Jaiswal, with newly-appointed Test skipper Gill filling the number four slot, left behind by veteran Virat Kohli.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/eng-vs-ind-2025-if-any-country-can-do-it-quickly-india-can-cricket-great-ricky-ponting-rohit-sharma-virat-kohli-be-replaced-in-tests-1749294747247">Are Rohit and Kohli replaceable in Tests? Cricket great feels if only one team can do it quickly, it's…</a> &nbsp;Backing IPL 2025 highest run-getter Sudharsan, Ponting believes that Sai has the technique to be successful in England and already looks like a class player. He, however, pointed out that either KL Rahul or Karun Nair should take up the number three slot, with Gill batting in his new position. &nbsp;"I think (Sai) Sudarshan and (Yashasvi) Jaiswal will open the batting (in England) as Sudarshan just looks like a class player to me, and technically, I think he could do well at Test level," Ponting said on the ICC Review. "They'll have two pretty young opening batters, so they might look to go for someone that's got a bit more experience at No.3. &nbsp;"Whether that's KL (Rahul) or Karun (Nair) at No.3, and then Shubman might end up being that No.4 player, which will probably make life for him a little bit easier as a captain as well,” he added.<h2>Clarke’s take on Sai’s upcoming UK tour &nbsp;</h2>On the other hand, Ponting’s former teammate Michael Clarke calls Sai a superstar, urging the decision-makers to draft him into the playing XI for the Headingley Test starting June 20. Not only this, but Clarke even cleared what position the touted next-generation star must bat at.&nbsp; &nbsp;“To me, this kid is a superstar, Sai Sudharsan. I think he is a number three in Test cricket. I think he is probably going to open the batting in time in India’s T20I and ODI teams. He is in their Test squad. He gets his first opportunity in England,” Clarke said on the Beyond23 Cricket podcast. &nbsp;“I think he can walk in straight to bat at number three. I think, technically, he’s very good, he’s got all the shots, and mentally, he’s ready. He really impressed me, and he’s a good-looking player as well,” Clarke continued. &nbsp;Meanwhile, Sai was part of the main squad that landed in the UK on Saturday.&nbsp;

ENG vs IND 2025: Clarke, Ponting differ on India’s batting conundrum but back superstar Sudharsan to debut in UK

Former Australia captains Michael Clarke and Ricky Ponting hold different opinions on Team India’s batting conundrum ahead of the England Tests, but have thrown their weight behind uncapped superstar ‘Sai Sudharsan’ to debut and rock in the UK. As the touring side prepares to begin a new life in Tests without stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli and under new captain Shubman Gill, all focus is on left-handed batter Sudharsan and his potential exploits in challenging conditions. Besides expecting Sai to make his Test debut in the series opener in Leeds itself, Ponting wants him to open the innings with fellow leftie Yashasvi Jaiswal, with newly-appointed Test skipper Gill filling the number four slot, left behind by veteran Virat Kohli. Also read | Are Rohit and Kohli replaceable in Tests? Cricket great feels if only one team can do it quickly, it's… Backing IPL 2025 highest run-getter Sudharsan, Ponting believes that Sai has the technique to be successful in England and already looks like a class player. He, however, pointed out that either KL Rahul or Karun Nair should take up the number three slot, with Gill batting in his new position. "I think (Sai) Sudarshan and (Yashasvi) Jaiswal will open the batting (in England) as Sudarshan just looks like a class player to me, and technically, I think he could do well at Test level," Ponting said on the ICC Review. "They'll have two pretty young opening batters, so they might look to go for someone that's got a bit more experience at No.3. "Whether that's KL (Rahul) or Karun (Nair) at No.3, and then Shubman might end up being that No.4 player, which will probably make life for him a little bit easier as a captain as well,” he added. Clarke’s take on Sai’s upcoming UK tour On the other hand, Ponting’s former teammate Michael Clarke calls Sai a superstar, urging the decision-makers to draft him into the playing XI for the Headingley Test starting June 20. Not only this, but Clarke even cleared what position the touted next-generation star must bat at. “To me, this kid is a superstar, Sai Sudharsan. I think he is a number three in Test cricket. I think he is probably going to open the batting in time in India’s T20I and ODI teams. He is in their Test squad. He gets his first opportunity in England,” Clarke said on the Beyond23 Cricket podcast. “I think he can walk in straight to bat at number three. I think, technically, he’s very good, he’s got all the shots, and mentally, he’s ready. He really impressed me, and he’s a good-looking player as well,” Clarke continued. Meanwhile, Sai was part of the main squad that landed in the UK on Saturday.

As the touring side prepares to begin a new life in Tests without stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli and under new captain Shubman Gill, all focus is on left-handed batter Sudharsan and his potential exploits in challenging conditions.

ENG vs IND 2025: Clarke, Ponting differ on India’s batting conundrum but back 'superstar' Sudharsan to debut in UK

Winning is a habit, and former Australia all-rounder and World Cup winner Tom Moody feels only one of the two teams (Australia and South Africa) playing the WTC Final 2025 has a pedigree to do well on a grand stage, giving them an edge over the other. While Australia are the defending WTC champions, having won the last time against India, South Africa reached their maiden WTC final this time, chasing their first ICC trophy since 1998.&nbsp;Moody has backed his home team, Australia, to hit the winning punch in their successive WTC final and claim their second trophy to become the first team to win it back-to-back. Explaining his reasons behind going all out for Australia, Moody said it’s only because of the winning mentality that is ingrained in them that they stand out in every ICC event.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/eng-vs-ind-2025-if-any-country-can-do-it-quickly-india-can-cricket-great-ricky-ponting-rohit-sharma-virat-kohli-be-replaced-in-tests-1749294747247">Are Rohit and Kohli replaceable in Tests? Cricket great feels if only one team can do it quickly, it's…</a> &nbsp;The lanky all-rounder further said that because most of the selected players have themselves won ICC titles and grew up watching their heroes do the same, the hunger to win is injected into them, making them the favourites. &nbsp;“Historically, many of their players have won multiple ICC tournaments, and they’ve grown up watching previous generations achieve the same success. That winning mentality is ingrained in them,” Moody said while speaking to Star Sports. &nbsp;“The Australians have built that reputation through consistent success in major tournaments. When it comes to ICC events, Australia somehow elevates its game to another level as a team. They genuinely embrace the challenges of tournament cricket and thrive under the pressure of these high-stakes matches,” he added. &nbsp;While both teams are gearing up for this showpiece event scheduled to start June 11 at the Lord’s in London, Moody feels that both are coming into the red-ball cricket mode after a long time could make it challenging for them to adapt and deploy the best form. &nbsp;“It can be difficult, but it’s like any big occasion, it’s like any final, it’s bringing the best version of yourself to the stage at that very moment. So, you need to trust your instincts and make sure that you sort of cut out the negativity of the fact that you haven’t played Test cricket for several months, or you’re suddenly turning up in England and you’ve got completely different conditions,” Moody continued.&nbsp; &nbsp;He, however, concluded by saying that the beauty of Test cricket is to adapt, evolve and march forward, with both teams being aware of it. He added that because Australia has played more big matches than their opponents, they stand a better chance of coming on top. &nbsp;“That’s the nature of Test cricket, and that’s the beauty of Test cricket, being able to adapt and evolve on the move to be able to respond when you need to. So, I think both teams will be very aware of that. I think Australia has got a slight advantage purely because they’ve played more big matches than South Africa have over recent years,” he concluded.

WTC Final 2025: Tom Moody explains how ‘winning mentality’ gives THIS team an edge in Australia-South Africa face-off

Winning is a habit, and former Australia all-rounder and World Cup winner Tom Moody feels only one of the two teams (Australia and South Africa) playing the WTC Final 2025 has a pedigree to do well on a grand stage, giving them an edge over the other. While Australia are the defending WTC champions, having won the last time against India, South Africa reached their maiden WTC final this time, chasing their first ICC trophy since 1998. Moody has backed his home team, Australia, to hit the winning punch in their successive WTC final and claim their second trophy to become the first team to win it back-to-back. Explaining his reasons behind going all out for Australia, Moody said it’s only because of the winning mentality that is ingrained in them that they stand out in every ICC event. Also read | Are Rohit and Kohli replaceable in Tests? Cricket great feels if only one team can do it quickly, it's… The lanky all-rounder further said that because most of the selected players have themselves won ICC titles and grew up watching their heroes do the same, the hunger to win is injected into them, making them the favourites. “Historically, many of their players have won multiple ICC tournaments, and they’ve grown up watching previous generations achieve the same success. That winning mentality is ingrained in them,” Moody said while speaking to Star Sports. “The Australians have built that reputation through consistent success in major tournaments. When it comes to ICC events, Australia somehow elevates its game to another level as a team. They genuinely embrace the challenges of tournament cricket and thrive under the pressure of these high-stakes matches,” he added. While both teams are gearing up for this showpiece event scheduled to start June 11 at the Lord’s in London, Moody feels that both are coming into the red-ball cricket mode after a long time could make it challenging for them to adapt and deploy the best form. “It can be difficult, but it’s like any big occasion, it’s like any final, it’s bringing the best version of yourself to the stage at that very moment. So, you need to trust your instincts and make sure that you sort of cut out the negativity of the fact that you haven’t played Test cricket for several months, or you’re suddenly turning up in England and you’ve got completely different conditions,” Moody continued. He, however, concluded by saying that the beauty of Test cricket is to adapt, evolve and march forward, with both teams being aware of it. He added that because Australia has played more big matches than their opponents, they stand a better chance of coming on top. “That’s the nature of Test cricket, and that’s the beauty of Test cricket, being able to adapt and evolve on the move to be able to respond when you need to. So, I think both teams will be very aware of that. I think Australia has got a slight advantage purely because they’ve played more big matches than South Africa have over recent years,” he concluded.

Moody said that because most of the selected players have themselves won ICC titles and grew up watching their heroes do the same, the hunger to win is injected into them, making them the favourites.

It’s never easy to replace great players in a team, regardless of the sport, and former Australia captain and cricket giant Ricky Ponting feels the same. Speaking on whether India can replace their two stalwarts, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, in the Test side following their shock retirements, Ponting said even the best of the teams have struggled during a transition period; however, if one cricket team can do it quickly, it’s only India, further explaining how.&nbsp;India’s talent depth is enormous; even the outsiders believe so. Having been associated with the country’s cash-rich IPL since its inception in different capacities, Ponting explains how quickly they can replace talent with a better one waiting in the wings. However, he stays true to his words on how challenging it is for any cricket side to fill the voids left by the players of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s magnitude.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/eng-vs-ind-2025-i-think-leadership-sits-well-with-him-ricky-ponting-reviews-shubman-gill-appointment-as-india-test-captain-1749291686559">‘I think leadership sits well with him,’ Ponting reviews Shubman Gill’s appointment as India Test captain</a> &nbsp;"It's always very hard to replace players like that that have been around for so long, that have played that much Test cricket. But if any country can do it and do it quickly, India can because of the amount of young talent that they have," Ponting said while speaking on the ICC Review. &nbsp;"I've seen it first hand for 10 years now around the IPL, and we've seen the emergence of Jaiswal and these sort of guys that have come into international cricket with India and done really well pretty much straight away,” he continued.&nbsp; &nbsp;Although he points out that India can replace skill with skill in that playing XI, compensating for the loss of experience with their departure would be challenging for them. He, however, also noted that should any team do it quickly, it’s the Indian Cricket Team. &nbsp;"The skill side of it's one thing to replace, and I think India will replace the skill side of it easily enough, but the experience is the big thing that's going to be missing for them. So now, even with a young captain with Shubman Gill, they'll still have some experience around with KL, Rahul and Bumrah and these sorts of guys. &nbsp;"But, I think if you look at a rebuilding sort of phase, I think India can cope with it better than most other teams,” Ponting continued. &nbsp;Meanwhile, Shubman Gill-led Indian Team will begin their away tour of England with the first of the five Tests at Leeds starting June 20.&nbsp;

‘If any country can do it quickly, India can,’ cricket great on if Rohit and Kohli be replaced in Tests

It’s never easy to replace great players in a team, regardless of the sport, and former Australia captain and cricket giant Ricky Ponting feels the same. Speaking on whether India can replace their two stalwarts, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, in the Test side following their shock retirements, Ponting said even the best of the teams have struggled during a transition period; however, if one cricket team can do it quickly, it’s only India, further explaining how. India’s talent depth is enormous; even the outsiders believe so. Having been associated with the country’s cash-rich IPL since its inception in different capacities, Ponting explains how quickly they can replace talent with a better one waiting in the wings. However, he stays true to his words on how challenging it is for any cricket side to fill the voids left by the players of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s magnitude. Also read | ‘I think leadership sits well with him,’ Ponting reviews Shubman Gill’s appointment as India Test captain "It's always very hard to replace players like that that have been around for so long, that have played that much Test cricket. But if any country can do it and do it quickly, India can because of the amount of young talent that they have," Ponting said while speaking on the ICC Review. "I've seen it first hand for 10 years now around the IPL, and we've seen the emergence of Jaiswal and these sort of guys that have come into international cricket with India and done really well pretty much straight away,” he continued. Although he points out that India can replace skill with skill in that playing XI, compensating for the loss of experience with their departure would be challenging for them. He, however, also noted that should any team do it quickly, it’s the Indian Cricket Team. "The skill side of it's one thing to replace, and I think India will replace the skill side of it easily enough, but the experience is the big thing that's going to be missing for them. So now, even with a young captain with Shubman Gill, they'll still have some experience around with KL, Rahul and Bumrah and these sorts of guys. "But, I think if you look at a rebuilding sort of phase, I think India can cope with it better than most other teams,” Ponting continued. Meanwhile, Shubman Gill-led Indian Team will begin their away tour of England with the first of the five Tests at Leeds starting June 20.

Having been associated with the country’s cash-rich IPL since its inception in different capacities, Ponting explains how quickly they can replace talent with a better one waiting in the wings.

Are Rohit and Kohli replaceable in Tests? Cricket great feels if only one team can do it quickly, it's...

Former Australia great Ricky Ponting reviews BCCI’s appointment of Shubman Gill as the new Test captain, replacing now-retired opener Rohit Sharma. Ponting, perhaps the most successful skipper of his time, having won two World Cups and as many Champions Trophy titles besides winning countless crucial tournaments all over, feels Gill has shown enough leadership skills during his time as the Gujarat Titans skipper in IPL to deserve his promotion in the Test side.&nbsp;Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee handpicked Gill to lead India’s new Test side ahead of ace seamer Jasprit Bumrah, who doesn’t remain a sure starter in all Tests due to his workload management. Speaking on the same lines, Ponting said it’s the right move to hand over the baton to Gill instead of Bumrah, as a team cannot have a captain coming in and missing games for whatever reason.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-bengaluru-stampede-top-kca-officials-take-moral-responsibility-submit-resignations-1749281713761">Bengaluru stampede: Top KSCA officials take moral responsibility, submit resignations</a> &nbsp;"I actually think it's the right move," Ponting said while speaking on The ICC Review. "I know there's a lot of other people out there, pundits out there saying they can't understand why it wasn't Bumrah and why they have gone to Shubman, but I think it's pretty simple.” &nbsp;Jasprit Bumrah has missed plenty of cricket action this year, including the first showpiece event in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy to his persistent back injury. His injury woes forced the selectors to look beyond him as the captaincy option, despite him leading India to its only win on their past away tour Down Under. Even considering his game awareness, the selectors had to let go of this option in picking Rohit’s successor in Tests. &nbsp;"Bumrah's injuries are holding him back a bit in the last couple of years, and you don't want that with a captain. You can't have a captain coming in and missing games here and there, so I think it's I think it's the right decision,” Ponting continued. "Now that they've made it, it's one they've got to stick with and give him a good crack at it for, for a long period of time.”<h2>Ponting pinpoints captain’s role in the team &nbsp;</h2>Having led by example during his time, Ponting understands what the primary roles of a team captain are, and for a batter, scoring runs all the time leads the chart.&nbsp; &nbsp;"Even just looking back at the way he's handled this current GT (Gujarat Titans) team through this IPL, I think leadership sits really well with him. &nbsp;"And the important thing for me with leadership, as well as if you're a batter and you're a captain, you have to be scoring runs. And Shubman is doing that in IPL, and I think the timing is right, and I think you'll have a good captain who’ll make a lot of Test runs going forward,” Ponting noted.&nbsp; &nbsp;Meanwhile, Shubman Gill will lead the new-look Indian Team in the five-match Test series against England, starting June 20 in Leeds.&nbsp;

‘I think leadership sits well with him,’ Ponting reviews Shubman Gill’s appointment as India Test captain

Former Australia great Ricky Ponting reviews BCCI’s appointment of Shubman Gill as the new Test captain, replacing now-retired opener Rohit Sharma. Ponting, perhaps the most successful skipper of his time, having won two World Cups and as many Champions Trophy titles besides winning countless crucial tournaments all over, feels Gill has shown enough leadership skills during his time as the Gujarat Titans skipper in IPL to deserve his promotion in the Test side. Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee handpicked Gill to lead India’s new Test side ahead of ace seamer Jasprit Bumrah, who doesn’t remain a sure starter in all Tests due to his workload management. Speaking on the same lines, Ponting said it’s the right move to hand over the baton to Gill instead of Bumrah, as a team cannot have a captain coming in and missing games for whatever reason. Also read | Bengaluru stampede: Top KSCA officials take moral responsibility, submit resignations "I actually think it's the right move," Ponting said while speaking on The ICC Review. "I know there's a lot of other people out there, pundits out there saying they can't understand why it wasn't Bumrah and why they have gone to Shubman, but I think it's pretty simple.” Jasprit Bumrah has missed plenty of cricket action this year, including the first showpiece event in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy to his persistent back injury. His injury woes forced the selectors to look beyond him as the captaincy option, despite him leading India to its only win on their past away tour Down Under. Even considering his game awareness, the selectors had to let go of this option in picking Rohit’s successor in Tests. "Bumrah's injuries are holding him back a bit in the last couple of years, and you don't want that with a captain. You can't have a captain coming in and missing games here and there, so I think it's I think it's the right decision,” Ponting continued. "Now that they've made it, it's one they've got to stick with and give him a good crack at it for, for a long period of time.” Ponting pinpoints captain’s role in the team Having led by example during his time, Ponting understands what the primary roles of a team captain are, and for a batter, scoring runs all the time leads the chart. "Even just looking back at the way he's handled this current GT (Gujarat Titans) team through this IPL, I think leadership sits really well with him. "And the important thing for me with leadership, as well as if you're a batter and you're a captain, you have to be scoring runs. And Shubman is doing that in IPL, and I think the timing is right, and I think you'll have a good captain who’ll make a lot of Test runs going forward,” Ponting noted. Meanwhile, Shubman Gill will lead the new-look Indian Team in the five-match Test series against England, starting June 20 in Leeds.

Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee handpicked Gill to lead India’s new Test side ahead of ace seamer Jasprit Bumrah, who doesn’t remain a sure starter in all Tests due to his workload management.

&nbsp;Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and its title win has served huge consequences in Karnataka cricket as Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) secretary A Shankar and treasurer E Jairam have handed in their resignations. In the aftermath of RCB’s maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title win, an unfortunate incident of stampede occurred as the franchise celebrated its victory in Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium. At least 11 people were killed, leading to a series of actions from the state government and consequences in the aftermath of the incident. &nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Officials pay big price</h2>The latest victims are A Shankar and Treasurer E Jairam as they handed in their resignations on Friday (June 6). They were named in the First Investigation Report (FIR) filed by the Bengaluru Police and have been absconding since Thursday evening. However, they have now handed in their resignations taking moral responsibility.&nbsp;"This is to inform you that due to the unforeseen and unfortunate events that have unfolded in the last two days and though our role was very limited, owing moral responsibility, we wish to state that last night we tendered our resignation to our respective posts as the Secretary and Treasurer of the Karnataka State Cricket Association, by way of a letter dated 06.06.2025 to the President of Karnataka State Cricket Association. This is for your information," read the statement on the press release.&nbsp;In addition, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah suspended Bengaluru police commissioner B Dayananda and several other senior police officials in connection with the incident.&nbsp;According to an official notification, senior IPS officer Seemanth Kumar Singh, Additional Director General of Police, Bengaluru Metropolitan Task Force, was "transferred with immediate effect and posted until further orders" as Additional Director General of Police and Bengaluru police commissioner.&nbsp;The Chief Minister also ordered the arrest of representatives of the RCB team, DNA Entertainment Private Limited, and KSCA, hours after an FIR was registered against them under various charges, including culpable homicide not amounting to murder.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and its title win has served huge consequences in Karnataka cricket as Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) secretary A Shankar and treasurer E Jairam have handed in their resignations. 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and its title win has served huge consequences in Karnataka cricket as Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) secretary A Shankar and treasurer E Jairam have handed in their resignations. In the aftermath of RCB’s maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title win, an unfortunate incident of stampede occurred as the franchise celebrated its victory in Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium. At least 11 people were killed, leading to a series of actions from the state government and consequences in the aftermath of the incident. Officials pay big price The latest victims are A Shankar and Treasurer E Jairam as they handed in their resignations on Friday (June 6). They were named in the First Investigation Report (FIR) filed by the Bengaluru Police and have been absconding since Thursday evening. However, they have now handed in their resignations taking moral responsibility. "This is to inform you that due to the unforeseen and unfortunate events that have unfolded in the last two days and though our role was very limited, owing moral responsibility, we wish to state that last night we tendered our resignation to our respective posts as the Secretary and Treasurer of the Karnataka State Cricket Association, by way of a letter dated 06.06.2025 to the President of Karnataka State Cricket Association. This is for your information," read the statement on the press release. In addition, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah suspended Bengaluru police commissioner B Dayananda and several other senior police officials in connection with the incident. According to an official notification, senior IPS officer Seemanth Kumar Singh, Additional Director General of Police, Bengaluru Metropolitan Task Force, was "transferred with immediate effect and posted until further orders" as Additional Director General of Police and Bengaluru police commissioner. The Chief Minister also ordered the arrest of representatives of the RCB team, DNA Entertainment Private Limited, and KSCA, hours after an FIR was registered against them under various charges, including culpable homicide not amounting to murder.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and its title win has served huge consequences in Karnataka cricket as Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) secretary A Shankar and treasurer E Jairam have handed in their resignations.&nbsp;

Bengaluru stampede: Top KSCA officials take moral responsibility, submit resignations

KL Rahul made a statement ahead of the upcoming Test series against England after he slammed a hundred for India A in the second unofficial Test on Friday (June 7). Playing at the County Ground in Northampton, Rahul’s hundred comes at a crucial time for India as they look to fill in the void left by Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli who announced their retirement from the red-ball format in May. His hundred also propelled India to 319/7 at the closure of Day 1.

KL Rahul made a statement ahead of the upcoming Test series against England after he slammed a hundred for India A in the second unofficial Test on Friday (June 7).

<h2>Rahul slams hundred for India A</h2>Having missed the first unofficial Test due to Indian Premier League (IPL) commitments, Rahul scored his ton in the second session of Day 1. It took 151 balls for the Indian batter to make his mark on Day 1 of the England tour as he completed his ton. He was later dismissed by George Hill on 119 off 168 deliveries. His innings consisted of 15 fours and one six while he was striking a rate of almost 70.&nbsp;Rahul was given a good helping hand by Dhruv Jurel (52) and Karun Nair (40) as they steered the Indian innings to a respectable total.&nbsp;Interestingly, with Rahul opening the innings, the Indian management has clearly hinted at him being used in the role when the series begins on June 20.&nbsp;Yashasvi Jaiswal (17) and Abhimanyu Easwaran (11), however, failed to make the most as they departed cheaply. Later Nitish Kumar Reddy(34) and Shardul Thakur (19) tried helping the Indian team reach 300 in the challenging conditions of Northampton.<h2>India tour of England 2025</h2>1st Test: 20 June to 24 June, Headingley, Leeds2nd Test: 2 July to 6 July, Edgbaston, Birmingham3rd Test: 10 July to 14 July, Lord's, London4th Test: 23 July to 27 July, Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester5th Test: 31 July to 4 August, Kennington Oval, London

KL Rahul made a statement ahead of the upcoming Test series against England after he slammed a hundred for India A in the second unofficial Test on Friday (June 7). Playing at the County Ground in Northampton, Rahul’s hundred comes at a crucial time for India as they look to fill in the void left by Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli who announced their retirement from the red-ball format in May. His hundred also propelled India to 319/7 at the closure of Day 1.

KL Rahul made a statement ahead of the upcoming Test series against England after he slammed a hundred for India A in the second unofficial Test on Friday (June 7).

Watch: KL Rahul impresses on Day 1 of England tour, slams hundred for India A in unofficial Test

Jos Buttler produced a captain's innings in his first T20 appearance since giving up the post as he and the recalled Liam Dawson guided England to a 21-run victory over the West Indies at Chester-le-Street on Friday.&nbsp;Buttler, who helped new white-ball skipper Harry Brook seal a 3-0 sweep in the preceding one-day international series, underlined his standing as one of the world's best white-ball batsmen with a blistering 96 off just 59 balls in a total of 188-6.&nbsp;Veteran left-arm spinner Dawson, returning to England duty after almost three years in the international wilderness, followed up with a T20 international best 4-20 as the West Indies were held to 167-9 while going 1-0 down in a three-match series.&nbsp;Earlier, Buttler took centre stage following the early loss of opener Ben Duckett with an array of reverse sweeps, ramps and more traditional straight drives while hitting six fours and four sixes.&nbsp;But he fell four shy of a century when lbw to paceman Alzarri Joseph, whose four overs cost an expensive 51 runs.&nbsp;Brook gave Dawson the new ball and the 35-year-old responded by having Johnson Charles, who misread a slower delivery, stumped by Buttler.&nbsp;England bowled 12 overs of spin, with Adil Rashid and Jacob Bethell in the wickets.&nbsp;Brook said his decision to opt for so much slow bowling was influenced by next year's T20 World Cup being staged in India and Sri Lanka, where the pitches are renowned for aiding spinners.&nbsp;"The next World Cup is going to be in Sri Lanka and India. We're not completely set on this structure for the team but it's worth a go and it worked this time," said Brook, a 26-year-old Yorkshire batsman.&nbsp;Dawson, repeatedly overlooked by England for spinners with inferior county records, also snared Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase and Rovman Powell as the West Indies slumped to defeat.&nbsp;"He bowled beautifully," said Brook. "He's got so many skills."&nbsp;The West Indies were frustrated by the absence of a left-arm spinner of their own, with Akeal Hosein yet to arrive following delays related a change in UK visa requirements for Trinidad and Tobago.&nbsp;Cricket West Indies said "attempts to expedite the visa process" had been unsuccessful but a team spokesperson confirmed Friday the 32-year-old could arrive ahead of Tuesday's finale in Southampton.&nbsp;"He was missed, he's one of our frontline players. It's an unfortunate situation," said West Indies all-rounder Jason Holder.&nbsp;Nevertheless, he added: "We had a team that was good enough to beat England but we fell a little short, particularly with the bat."&nbsp;The series continues at Bristol on Sunday.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Jos Buttler produced a captain innings in his first T20 appearance since giving up the post as he and the recalled Liam Dawson guided England to a 21-run victory over the West Indies at Chester-le-Street on Friday.

Jos Buttler produced a captain's innings in his first T20 appearance since giving up the post as he and the recalled Liam Dawson guided England to a 21-run victory over the West Indies at Chester-le-Street on Friday. Buttler, who helped new white-ball skipper Harry Brook seal a 3-0 sweep in the preceding one-day international series, underlined his standing as one of the world's best white-ball batsmen with a blistering 96 off just 59 balls in a total of 188-6. Veteran left-arm spinner Dawson, returning to England duty after almost three years in the international wilderness, followed up with a T20 international best 4-20 as the West Indies were held to 167-9 while going 1-0 down in a three-match series. Earlier, Buttler took centre stage following the early loss of opener Ben Duckett with an array of reverse sweeps, ramps and more traditional straight drives while hitting six fours and four sixes. But he fell four shy of a century when lbw to paceman Alzarri Joseph, whose four overs cost an expensive 51 runs. Brook gave Dawson the new ball and the 35-year-old responded by having Johnson Charles, who misread a slower delivery, stumped by Buttler. England bowled 12 overs of spin, with Adil Rashid and Jacob Bethell in the wickets. Brook said his decision to opt for so much slow bowling was influenced by next year's T20 World Cup being staged in India and Sri Lanka, where the pitches are renowned for aiding spinners. "The next World Cup is going to be in Sri Lanka and India. We're not completely set on this structure for the team but it's worth a go and it worked this time," said Brook, a 26-year-old Yorkshire batsman. Dawson, repeatedly overlooked by England for spinners with inferior county records, also snared Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase and Rovman Powell as the West Indies slumped to defeat. "He bowled beautifully," said Brook. "He's got so many skills." The West Indies were frustrated by the absence of a left-arm spinner of their own, with Akeal Hosein yet to arrive following delays related a change in UK visa requirements for Trinidad and Tobago. Cricket West Indies said "attempts to expedite the visa process" had been unsuccessful but a team spokesperson confirmed Friday the 32-year-old could arrive ahead of Tuesday's finale in Southampton. "He was missed, he's one of our frontline players. It's an unfortunate situation," said West Indies all-rounder Jason Holder. Nevertheless, he added: "We had a team that was good enough to beat England but we fell a little short, particularly with the bat." The series continues at Bristol on Sunday. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Jos Buttler produced a captain's innings in his first T20 appearance since giving up the post as he and the recalled Liam Dawson guided England to a 21-run victory over the West Indies at Chester-le-Street on Friday.

Jos Buttler, Liam Dawson star as England beat West Indies in T20 opener at Chester-le-Street

In a major blow to the visitors ahead of England vs <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/west-indies">West Indies</a> T20I series commencing on Friday (June 6), the Caribbean duo of<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/akeal-hosein"> Akeal Hosein </a>and Jyd Goolie have been ruled out of the early matches in United Kingdom (UK) due to visa issues.&nbsp;Both players are currently stuck in Trinidad after being unable to secure the UK entry visas in time. The development comes after the UK government introduced updated travel requirements for Trinidad and Tobago citizens on Wednesday (April 23), mandating in-person visa appointments before final approvals.&nbsp;Akeal Hosein, the world no. 2 T20I bowler and a key figure in the West Indies T20I setup, was expected to play in the opening game against England on Friday (June 6) at Chester-le-Street.&nbsp;Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/won-3-ipl-titles-in-3-years-with-3-different-teams-yet-played-only-1-t20i-for-india-who-is-1749212119790">Meet the only player to win 3 IPL titles in 3 years with 3 different teams but has played just one T20I for India - Know Who</a>&nbsp;However, having just returned from playing in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), he was unable to attend the required appointment for visa clearance and his passport is now with immigration authorities, making it difficult to feature him in early part of the tour.&nbsp;The second T20I is set for Sunday (June 8) in Bristol, followed by the third on Tuesday (June 10) in Southampton.&nbsp;Another player to miss the series is uncapped batter Jyd Goolie who was added to the squad for the upcoming T20I series against Ireland, replacing Roston Chase.&nbsp;Chase returned to West Indies for preparation ahead of the Test series against Australia, where the Kangaroos are set to play their first overseas Day/Night Test match. Goolie got a late call-up but he won't join the squad due to a similar visa issue.&nbsp;“As soon as the updated visa requirements were announced, CWI began the necessary application processes. This was only possible after Akeal returned to Trinidad, and following the confirmation of Jyd's selection to the Ireland squad,” Cricket West Indies (CWI), Director of Cricket Miles Bascombe was quoted saying to BBC.&nbsp;CWI further added, “CWI made formal efforts to expedite the visa process for Akeal and applied for a visa waiver for Jyd. However, these processes are ultimately governed by UK immigration authorities and remain outside of CWI's control.”&nbsp;The UK Home Office is yet to comment on this.

Both players are currently stuck in Trinidad after being unable to secure UK entry visas in time.

In a major blow to the visitors ahead of England vs West Indies T20I series commencing on Friday (June 6), the Caribbean duo of Akeal Hosein and Jyd Goolie have been ruled out of the early matches in United Kingdom (UK) due to visa issues. Both players are currently stuck in Trinidad after being unable to secure the UK entry visas in time. The development comes after the UK government introduced updated travel requirements for Trinidad and Tobago citizens on Wednesday (April 23), mandating in-person visa appointments before final approvals. Akeal Hosein, the world no. 2 T20I bowler and a key figure in the West Indies T20I setup, was expected to play in the opening game against England on Friday (June 6) at Chester-le-Street. Also Read | Meet the only player to win 3 IPL titles in 3 years with 3 different teams but has played just one T20I for India - Know Who However, having just returned from playing in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), he was unable to attend the required appointment for visa clearance and his passport is now with immigration authorities, making it difficult to feature him in early part of the tour. The second T20I is set for Sunday (June 8) in Bristol, followed by the third on Tuesday (June 10) in Southampton. Another player to miss the series is uncapped batter Jyd Goolie who was added to the squad for the upcoming T20I series against Ireland, replacing Roston Chase. Chase returned to West Indies for preparation ahead of the Test series against Australia, where the Kangaroos are set to play their first overseas Day/Night Test match. Goolie got a late call-up but he won't join the squad due to a similar visa issue. “As soon as the updated visa requirements were announced, CWI began the necessary application processes. This was only possible after Akeal returned to Trinidad, and following the confirmation of Jyd's selection to the Ireland squad,” Cricket West Indies (CWI), Director of Cricket Miles Bascombe was quoted saying to BBC. CWI further added, “CWI made formal efforts to expedite the visa process for Akeal and applied for a visa waiver for Jyd. However, these processes are ultimately governed by UK immigration authorities and remain outside of CWI's control.” The UK Home Office is yet to comment on this.

Both players are currently stuck in Trinidad after being unable to secure UK entry visas in time.

Two West Indies players might miss entire England series including world no. 2 T20I bowler: The reason will shock you

The last time when Australia and South Africa fared in an ICC knockout in the UK (back in 1999), the Aussies came on top, and it wasn’t even the result that hurt the Proteas more, but it was how they lost. More than 25 years later, at the mecca of cricket in Lord’s, South Africa has a chance to rewrite history, and their former batting great AB de Villiers is throwing his support behind them to undo the past and chase glory.&nbsp;South Africa and Australia will face off in the third World Test Championship (WTC) Final at Lord’s starting June 11. While Australia are the defending WTC champions, having won the last time after beating India in the final, the Proteas have reached the summit clash for the first time.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-i-am-comfortable-with-my-decision-delhi-capitals-mitchell-starc-on-skipping-ipl-2025-last-leg-1749220677368">‘I am comfortable with my decision,’ Mitchell Starc on skipping IPL 2025 last leg</a> &nbsp;AB de Villiers, who cheered for his former IPL franchise, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), to their maiden trophy this Tuesday (June 3) in Ahmedabad, says that the whole country is behind South Africa in their quest for an ICC title for the first time since 1998. &nbsp;“This is a massive moment for South African cricket—a final at Lord’s. The entire nation will be behind our team, and hopefully, we can cross the line,” AB de Villiers said while speaking on Star Sports. “I’m excited for the challenge. It’s a well-balanced side, and I’m quietly confident we can upset Australia—I say ‘upset’ because they’re clearly the favourites for this ICC World Test Championship Final.” &nbsp;Having played against most of Australia’s first XI (for the WTC Final) and otherwise also over the years, AB knows how tough it is to beat them, especially when the titles are on the line. He, however, is confident of his team breaking the jinx and putting its hand on the trophy.&nbsp; &nbsp;“Australia are a very experienced, well-oiled machine of a team. It won’t be easy for South Africa. But I’m quietly confident because we’re going there with many in-form players and big-hearted guys who have something to prove on this stage.&nbsp; &nbsp;“For many of these players, it’ll be their first match at Lord’s—hopefully, they’ll settle quickly. But I’m really looking forward to this contest. It’s going to be fantastic cricket—after all, it’s a final, and both teams have earned their place here,” De Villiers concluded. &nbsp;Here are the two squads – &nbsp;Australia squad - Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Cameron Green, Beau Webster, Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Scott Boland, Nathan Lyon and Matt Kuhnemann.&nbsp; &nbsp;Travelling reserve: Brendan Doggett &nbsp;South Africa squad: Tony de Zorzi, Ryan Rickelton, Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma (c), David Bedingham, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Dane Paterson, Keshav Maharaj and Senuran Muthusamy

After cheering RCB to its maiden IPL title, AB de Villiers backs South Africa to win 2025 WTC Final

The last time when Australia and South Africa fared in an ICC knockout in the UK (back in 1999), the Aussies came on top, and it wasn’t even the result that hurt the Proteas more, but it was how they lost. More than 25 years later, at the mecca of cricket in Lord’s, South Africa has a chance to rewrite history, and their former batting great AB de Villiers is throwing his support behind them to undo the past and chase glory. South Africa and Australia will face off in the third World Test Championship (WTC) Final at Lord’s starting June 11. While Australia are the defending WTC champions, having won the last time after beating India in the final, the Proteas have reached the summit clash for the first time. Also read | ‘I am comfortable with my decision,’ Mitchell Starc on skipping IPL 2025 last leg AB de Villiers, who cheered for his former IPL franchise, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), to their maiden trophy this Tuesday (June 3) in Ahmedabad, says that the whole country is behind South Africa in their quest for an ICC title for the first time since 1998. “This is a massive moment for South African cricket—a final at Lord’s. The entire nation will be behind our team, and hopefully, we can cross the line,” AB de Villiers said while speaking on Star Sports. “I’m excited for the challenge. It’s a well-balanced side, and I’m quietly confident we can upset Australia—I say ‘upset’ because they’re clearly the favourites for this ICC World Test Championship Final.” Having played against most of Australia’s first XI (for the WTC Final) and otherwise also over the years, AB knows how tough it is to beat them, especially when the titles are on the line. He, however, is confident of his team breaking the jinx and putting its hand on the trophy. “Australia are a very experienced, well-oiled machine of a team. It won’t be easy for South Africa. But I’m quietly confident because we’re going there with many in-form players and big-hearted guys who have something to prove on this stage. “For many of these players, it’ll be their first match at Lord’s—hopefully, they’ll settle quickly. But I’m really looking forward to this contest. It’s going to be fantastic cricket—after all, it’s a final, and both teams have earned their place here,” De Villiers concluded. Here are the two squads – Australia squad - Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Cameron Green, Beau Webster, Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Scott Boland, Nathan Lyon and Matt Kuhnemann. Travelling reserve: Brendan Doggett South Africa squad: Tony de Zorzi, Ryan Rickelton, Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma (c), David Bedingham, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Dane Paterson, Keshav Maharaj and Senuran Muthusamy

While Australia are the defending WTC champions, having won the last time after beating India in the final, the Proteas have reached the summit clash for the first time.

Aussie quick Mitchell Starc opened up on missing the last leg of the just-concluded IPL 2025. Representing Delhi Capitals this year - his third IPL team in as many seasons in the cash-rich league, the left-arm seamer decided against returning following a nine-day break caused by escalating cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan. Having earlier skipped the 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan for personal reasons, Starc said he is comfortable with his decisions and how he felt about the whole situation.&nbsp;After India launched ‘Operation Sindoor’ on its neighbours in response to the Pahalgam terror attack led by Pakistan-based terrorists, the BCCI and the IPL suspended the tournament midway, asking all overseas players to fly home. However, after a ceasefire agreement between the two countries a couple of days later, the stakeholders and the Indian board decided to resume it shortly.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/eng-vs-ind-2025-boost-for-england-as-jofra-archer-in-line-for-test-return-against-india-after-four-years-1749200965881">ENG vs IND 2025: Boost for England as Jofra Archer in line for Test return after four years</a> &nbsp;Upon considering all factors, the tournament began after nine days, further complicating franchise league and international commitments for plenty of foreign players. While a few returned to play the remainder of the season for their respective teams, including several Aussies like Travis Head and Pat Cummins for SRH and Josh Hazlewood (RCB), among others, Starc decided against returning.&nbsp; &nbsp;Although a lack of clarity over the tournament's future held him back, Starc's aim to prepare for the upcoming 2025 World Test Championship (WTC) Final against South Africa was the other reason. Speaking for the first time since skipping the IPL 2025 last leg, Starc said,&nbsp; &nbsp;"I’m comfortable with my decision and how I felt about the whole situation and how it was handled. That’s why I made my decision post-that, and my focus changed to red-ball cricket for about a week prior to coming over here. Time will tell with repercussions or how it looks with guys that didn’t return. But I’ve had my questions and concerns leading into that game, and obviously, we saw what happened, which played a part in my decision.” &nbsp;"There was a little bit of that to my decision around the Champions Trophy in Pakistan. And then once the tournament was delayed, you start to think about guys’ preparation for the Test match," he continued in a chat with the Sydney Morning Herald.<h2>‘I am committed to the Delhi group’ &nbsp;</h2>Among the two Aussie players who decided against returning were opener Jake Fraser-McGurk and Starc, and looking back at this, Starc feels it’s an individual decision, and he’s happy to accept whatever comes with it. The fast bowler, however, echoed his commitment towards his IPL&nbsp;franchise.&nbsp; &nbsp;"Things were handled differently for different players and different teams. The guys up in Dharamsala, the Punjab guys, were part of that, and while both teams had similar experiences up there, all those guys returned for Punjab, and Jake Fraser-McGurk and I chose not to. So it was a very individual decision, and I’m happy to live with whatever comes of that," he continued.&nbsp; &nbsp;“I’m still heavily committed to the Delhi group, and I’m not someone that’s gone into tournaments and pulled out after being picked up in an auction or whatever that looks like. These are different circumstances. &nbsp;“It was more a question of not having enough information leading into making a decision about things of that degree. I had a discussion back home, then came to a decision, and whatever comes from that, I’m comfortable with that, and we move forward," he concluded.&nbsp;

‘I am comfortable with my decision,’ Mitchell Starc on skipping IPL 2025 last leg

Aussie quick Mitchell Starc opened up on missing the last leg of the just-concluded IPL 2025. Representing Delhi Capitals this year - his third IPL team in as many seasons in the cash-rich league, the left-arm seamer decided against returning following a nine-day break caused by escalating cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan. Having earlier skipped the 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan for personal reasons, Starc said he is comfortable with his decisions and how he felt about the whole situation. After India launched ‘Operation Sindoor’ on its neighbours in response to the Pahalgam terror attack led by Pakistan-based terrorists, the BCCI and the IPL suspended the tournament midway, asking all overseas players to fly home. However, after a ceasefire agreement between the two countries a couple of days later, the stakeholders and the Indian board decided to resume it shortly. Also read | ENG vs IND 2025: Boost for England as Jofra Archer in line for Test return after four years Upon considering all factors, the tournament began after nine days, further complicating franchise league and international commitments for plenty of foreign players. While a few returned to play the remainder of the season for their respective teams, including several Aussies like Travis Head and Pat Cummins for SRH and Josh Hazlewood (RCB), among others, Starc decided against returning. Although a lack of clarity over the tournament's future held him back, Starc's aim to prepare for the upcoming 2025 World Test Championship (WTC) Final against South Africa was the other reason. Speaking for the first time since skipping the IPL 2025 last leg, Starc said, "I’m comfortable with my decision and how I felt about the whole situation and how it was handled. That’s why I made my decision post-that, and my focus changed to red-ball cricket for about a week prior to coming over here. Time will tell with repercussions or how it looks with guys that didn’t return. But I’ve had my questions and concerns leading into that game, and obviously, we saw what happened, which played a part in my decision.” "There was a little bit of that to my decision around the Champions Trophy in Pakistan. And then once the tournament was delayed, you start to think about guys’ preparation for the Test match," he continued in a chat with the Sydney Morning Herald. ‘I am committed to the Delhi group’ Among the two Aussie players who decided against returning were opener Jake Fraser-McGurk and Starc, and looking back at this, Starc feels it’s an individual decision, and he’s happy to accept whatever comes with it. The fast bowler, however, echoed his commitment towards his IPL franchise. "Things were handled differently for different players and different teams. The guys up in Dharamsala, the Punjab guys, were part of that, and while both teams had similar experiences up there, all those guys returned for Punjab, and Jake Fraser-McGurk and I chose not to. So it was a very individual decision, and I’m happy to live with whatever comes of that," he continued. “I’m still heavily committed to the Delhi group, and I’m not someone that’s gone into tournaments and pulled out after being picked up in an auction or whatever that looks like. These are different circumstances. “It was more a question of not having enough information leading into making a decision about things of that degree. I had a discussion back home, then came to a decision, and whatever comes from that, I’m comfortable with that, and we move forward," he concluded.

While a few returned to play the remainder of the season for their respective teams, including several Aussies like Travis Head and Pat Cummins for SRH and Josh Hazlewood (RCB), among others, Starc decided against returning.

The Indian Premier League (IPL), over the years, has seen many incredible records being made and broken - one such record is winning the coveted trophy with multiple teams. While their are a lot of players who have won the title in back-to-back years or with different franchises, only a handful have done both - winning back-to-back titles with different teams.Among the 11 players who have managed to win IPL titles with different teams in consecutive years - only one in the history of the tournament has managed to extend this streak to three - Karn Sharma.Sharma won the titles with SunRisers Hyderabad (2016), Mumbai Indians (2017) and Chennai Super Kings (2018) - to reach to a milestone where no other player has managed to go.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/last-active-player-of-india-s-2007-t20-world-cup-win-piyush-chawla-announces-retirement-from-international-cricket-1749203814326">Last active player of India's 2007 T20 World Cup win announces retirement from international cricket</a>All three of Sharma's titles came after his only T20I for India - in September 2014 against England where he took 1/28 in four overs.Despite his three consecutive IPL titles and four in total, he never managed to play another T20I for India. His last game for India, across formats, was in whites with red ball in Adelaide against Australia - the one where Virat Kohli led India for the first time in Tests and scored two beautiful tons in both the innings.Nonetheless, Karn Sharma continued to play the IPL and has played 90 matches so far with 83 wickets to his name. He has played with four teams in his career and has won a title with three of them.He started with RCB in 2009 before not being picked for the next three years until SRH picked him in 2013. He stayed in Hyderabad till 2016 - the year he won his first IPL title.Next, he joined MI in 2017, won the title and left them very next season for CSK. He stayed in Chennai for three seasons and won two titles with them - in 2018 and in 2021. He played for RCB in 2023 and 2024 before returning to MI in 2025 where the campaign fell short one win less than a title.In international cricket, he wasn't quite successful and took only four wickets in the one Test he played and one wicket in the lone T20I he featured with no ODI wickets to his name in two games he managed to get.

His last game for India, across formats, was in whites with red ball in Adelaide against Australia - the one where Virat Kohli led India for the first time in Tests and scored two beautiful tons in both the innings.

The Indian Premier League (IPL), over the years, has seen many incredible records being made and broken - one such record is winning the coveted trophy with multiple teams. While their are a lot of players who have won the title in back-to-back years or with different franchises, only a handful have done both - winning back-to-back titles with different teams. Among the 11 players who have managed to win IPL titles with different teams in consecutive years - only one in the history of the tournament has managed to extend this streak to three - Karn Sharma. Sharma won the titles with SunRisers Hyderabad (2016), Mumbai Indians (2017) and Chennai Super Kings (2018) - to reach to a milestone where no other player has managed to go. Also Read - Last active player of India's 2007 T20 World Cup win announces retirement from international cricket All three of Sharma's titles came after his only T20I for India - in September 2014 against England where he took 1/28 in four overs. Despite his three consecutive IPL titles and four in total, he never managed to play another T20I for India. His last game for India, across formats, was in whites with red ball in Adelaide against Australia - the one where Virat Kohli led India for the first time in Tests and scored two beautiful tons in both the innings. Nonetheless, Karn Sharma continued to play the IPL and has played 90 matches so far with 83 wickets to his name. He has played with four teams in his career and has won a title with three of them. He started with RCB in 2009 before not being picked for the next three years until SRH picked him in 2013. He stayed in Hyderabad till 2016 - the year he won his first IPL title. Next, he joined MI in 2017, won the title and left them very next season for CSK. He stayed in Chennai for three seasons and won two titles with them - in 2018 and in 2021. He played for RCB in 2023 and 2024 before returning to MI in 2025 where the campaign fell short one win less than a title. In international cricket, he wasn't quite successful and took only four wickets in the one Test he played and one wicket in the lone T20I he featured with no ODI wickets to his name in two games he managed to get.

His last game for India, across formats, was in whites with red ball in Adelaide against Australia - the one where Virat Kohli led India for the first time in Tests and scored two beautiful tons in both the innings.

Meet the only player to win 3 IPL titles in 3 years with 3 different teams but has played just one T20I for India - Know Who

Former India and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) cricketer Manoj Tiwary has expressed grief at the Bengaluru stampede on Wednesday (June 4) that killed nearly a dozen people and injured several others. Calling the whole episode that unfolded outside of Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium, ‘heartbreaking and deeply upsetting’, Tiwary said someone must take responsibility for that.&nbsp;After RCB’s maiden IPL title win the previous night in Ahmedabad, their fans celebrated in massive numbers all across the country, with Bengaluru city staying awake till the next morning. The jubilation followed till late afternoon but turned into a tragedy sooner, after 11 people died, and 33 others were left severely injured in the stampede that took place outside the venue. &nbsp;While all this was happening outside, the RCB players and the whole support staff present inside the stadium kept celebrating with a sea of fans, all remaining unaware of what an unplanned yet risky roadshow and victory celebration had done. However, upon learning what unfolded outside, the celebrations inside were cut short, with only team captain Rajat Patidar and star batter Virat Kohli delivering winning speeches. &nbsp;"What happened yesterday (on Wednesday) was an extremely tragic incident. None of us could have imagined this. The fans who came to celebrate the victory would never have dreamt that they'd lose their lives. While celebrations were going on inside, people were dying outside. Someone must take responsibility," Tiwari said in a chat with IANS. &nbsp;"Couldn't the celebration have been held after a day or two? That would have given enough time to prepare properly. You have to anticipate the scale of emotion and the number of people who would come," he continued. &nbsp;Having won his maiden IPL title with KKR 13 years ago in 2012, Tiwary recalled how the celebrations were handled by the (then) government, further urging all stakeholders, including the state government, police, security personnel and the RCB management, to take responsibility for this incident.&nbsp; &nbsp;"Our Chief Minister back then, Manohar Rao, waited two days before hosting a celebration. That's the kind of experienced leadership that prevents tragedies. I did not see such planning or foresight here,” he said. "Human life must always come before celebrations. This is not just a lapse; it is a failure of collective responsibility."&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-rcb-title-celebration-stampede-top-franchise-official-among-four-arrested-by-bengaluru-police-1749180781283">RCB title celebration stampede: Top franchise official among four arrested by Bengaluru police</a> &nbsp;Meanwhile, the Bengaluru police have arrested a senior RCB official, Nikhil Sosale, about the death of 11 people outside the cricket stadium, which was followed by the Karnataka state government suspending top police officials on Thursday.

Ex-KKR IPL winner expresses grief over Bengaluru stampede that killed 11, urges stakeholders to take responsibility

Former India and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) cricketer Manoj Tiwary has expressed grief at the Bengaluru stampede on Wednesday (June 4) that killed nearly a dozen people and injured several others. Calling the whole episode that unfolded outside of Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium, ‘heartbreaking and deeply upsetting’, Tiwary said someone must take responsibility for that. After RCB’s maiden IPL title win the previous night in Ahmedabad, their fans celebrated in massive numbers all across the country, with Bengaluru city staying awake till the next morning. The jubilation followed till late afternoon but turned into a tragedy sooner, after 11 people died, and 33 others were left severely injured in the stampede that took place outside the venue. While all this was happening outside, the RCB players and the whole support staff present inside the stadium kept celebrating with a sea of fans, all remaining unaware of what an unplanned yet risky roadshow and victory celebration had done. However, upon learning what unfolded outside, the celebrations inside were cut short, with only team captain Rajat Patidar and star batter Virat Kohli delivering winning speeches. "What happened yesterday (on Wednesday) was an extremely tragic incident. None of us could have imagined this. The fans who came to celebrate the victory would never have dreamt that they'd lose their lives. While celebrations were going on inside, people were dying outside. Someone must take responsibility," Tiwari said in a chat with IANS. "Couldn't the celebration have been held after a day or two? That would have given enough time to prepare properly. You have to anticipate the scale of emotion and the number of people who would come," he continued. Having won his maiden IPL title with KKR 13 years ago in 2012, Tiwary recalled how the celebrations were handled by the (then) government, further urging all stakeholders, including the state government, police, security personnel and the RCB management, to take responsibility for this incident. "Our Chief Minister back then, Manohar Rao, waited two days before hosting a celebration. That's the kind of experienced leadership that prevents tragedies. I did not see such planning or foresight here,” he said. "Human life must always come before celebrations. This is not just a lapse; it is a failure of collective responsibility." Also read | RCB title celebration stampede: Top franchise official among four arrested by Bengaluru police Meanwhile, the Bengaluru police have arrested a senior RCB official, Nikhil Sosale, about the death of 11 people outside the cricket stadium, which was followed by the Karnataka state government suspending top police officials on Thursday.

Calling the whole episode that unfolded outside of Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium, ‘heartbreaking and deeply upsetting’, Tiwary said someone must take responsibility for that.

Piyush Chawla - last active member of India's 2007 T20 World Cup winning squad has announced his retirement from international cricket. He shared the news via social media on Friday (June 6) and thanked a lot of people for his career. He was also part of India's 2011 ODI World Cup win at home. The spinner, however, did not manage to get game time in the 2007 T20 WC."After more than two decades on the field, the time has come to bid adieu to the beautiful game. From representing India at the highest level to being part of the victorious 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup squads, every moment in this incredible journey has been nothing short of a blessing. These memories will forever remain etched in my heart. A heartfelt thank you to the IPL franchises who placed their trust in me - Punjab Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders, Chennai Super Kings, and Mumbai Indians," Chawla wrote on his official Instagram handle.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rcb-s-phil-salt-becomes-second-foreign-player-to-win-consecutive-ipl-titles-with-two-different-teams-first-one-is-dominic-drakes-from-west-indies-1749139041865">RCB's Phil Salt becomes second foreign player to win consecutive IPL titles with two different teams. First one is from West Indies</a>"The Indian Premier League has been a truly special chapter in my career, and I have cherished every moment playing in it. A special mention to my late father, whose belief in me lit the path I walked. Without him, this journey would never have been possible. Today is a deeply emotional day for me as I officially announce my retirement from all forms of international and domestic cricket," he added."Though I step away from the crease, cricket will always live within me. I now look forward to embarking on a new journey, carrying with me the spirit and lessons of this beautiful game. Closing this chapter with Gratitude !! Retiring from all formats of the game, thank you, everyone, for your support throughout this beautiful journey," Chawla concluded.Chawla played three Tests, 25 ODIs and 7 T20Is for India and took 7, 32 and 4 wickets, respectively. He also played in the IPL from 2008 to 2024 - taking 192 wickets.&nbsp;

Piyush Chawla - last active member of India's 2007 T20 World Cup winning squad has announced his retirement from international cricket. He shared the news via social media on Friday (June 6).

Piyush Chawla - last active member of India's 2007 T20 World Cup winning squad has announced his retirement from international cricket. He shared the news via social media on Friday (June 6) and thanked a lot of people for his career. He was also part of India's 2011 ODI World Cup win at home. The spinner, however, did not manage to get game time in the 2007 T20 WC. "After more than two decades on the field, the time has come to bid adieu to the beautiful game. From representing India at the highest level to being part of the victorious 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup squads, every moment in this incredible journey has been nothing short of a blessing. These memories will forever remain etched in my heart. A heartfelt thank you to the IPL franchises who placed their trust in me - Punjab Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders, Chennai Super Kings, and Mumbai Indians," Chawla wrote on his official Instagram handle. Also Read - RCB's Phil Salt becomes second foreign player to win consecutive IPL titles with two different teams. First one is from West Indies "The Indian Premier League has been a truly special chapter in my career, and I have cherished every moment playing in it. A special mention to my late father, whose belief in me lit the path I walked. Without him, this journey would never have been possible. Today is a deeply emotional day for me as I officially announce my retirement from all forms of international and domestic cricket," he added. "Though I step away from the crease, cricket will always live within me. I now look forward to embarking on a new journey, carrying with me the spirit and lessons of this beautiful game. Closing this chapter with Gratitude !! Retiring from all formats of the game, thank you, everyone, for your support throughout this beautiful journey," Chawla concluded. Chawla played three Tests, 25 ODIs and 7 T20Is for India and took 7, 32 and 4 wickets, respectively. He also played in the IPL from 2008 to 2024 - taking 192 wickets.

Piyush Chawla - last active member of India's 2007 T20 World Cup winning squad has announced his retirement from international cricket. He shared the news via social media on Friday (June 6).

Last active player of India's 2007 T20 World Cup win announces retirement from international cricket

England fast bowler Jofra Archer could make his long-awaited Test return as soon as next month's second match against India, selector Luke Wright said on Thursday. A 14-man squad will travel to Headingley for the first of a five-match series, with Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Jamie Overton and Jacob Bethell all included after missing England's rout of Zimbabwe in a one-off Test at Trent Bridge last month.&nbsp;Archer was not considered for the first Test against India due to a broken thumb suffered while fielding in the Indian Premier League.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/eng-vs-ind-2025-shubman-gill-gautam-gambhir-underline-factors-surrounding-jasprit-bumrah-availability-for-england-tests-1749199817348">Gill, Gautam underline factors surrounding Jasprit Bumrah’s availability for England Tests</a>&nbsp;It was the latest in a long line of injuries -- mainly to his elbow and back -- that have kept him out of Test action for more than four years.&nbsp;Despite his lengthy absence from red-ball internationals, express quick Archer is still regarded as a potential match-winner when England look to regain the Ashes in Australia during a 2025/26 tour.&nbsp;England now have a plan to get Archer ready for the second Test against India at Edgbaston in early July that would see the Barbados-born 30-year-old featuring for Sussex's 2nd XI, followed by a County Championship game against Durham starting on June 22.&nbsp;If Archer comes through both matches with a clean bill of health, he could yet add to his tally of 13 Test caps after launching his international career in spectacular style in 2019 when he helped England win the 50-over World Cup and starred in a drawn Ashes series.&nbsp;"If things go well, he should be available for the second Test," Wright told reporters. "He's got to keep ticking off every day and getting no sort of setbacks, but if all goes well and Jofra gets through that Durham game, then he's available potentially for selection for that second Test.&nbsp;"We'll watch him in that game for Sussex and see where he's at. He's such a talent, it doesn't take him too long to get up to speed."&nbsp;England, with Gus Atkinson absent following a hamstring strain sustained during the Zimbabwe game, are expected to opt for a pace attack of Carse, Woakes and Josh Tongue in the first Test against India.&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.

ENG vs IND 2025: Boost for England as Jofra Archer in line for Test return after four years

England fast bowler Jofra Archer could make his long-awaited Test return as soon as next month's second match against India, selector Luke Wright said on Thursday. A 14-man squad will travel to Headingley for the first of a five-match series, with Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Jamie Overton and Jacob Bethell all included after missing England's rout of Zimbabwe in a one-off Test at Trent Bridge last month. Archer was not considered for the first Test against India due to a broken thumb suffered while fielding in the Indian Premier League. Also read | Gill, Gautam underline factors surrounding Jasprit Bumrah’s availability for England Tests It was the latest in a long line of injuries -- mainly to his elbow and back -- that have kept him out of Test action for more than four years. Despite his lengthy absence from red-ball internationals, express quick Archer is still regarded as a potential match-winner when England look to regain the Ashes in Australia during a 2025/26 tour. England now have a plan to get Archer ready for the second Test against India at Edgbaston in early July that would see the Barbados-born 30-year-old featuring for Sussex's 2nd XI, followed by a County Championship game against Durham starting on June 22. If Archer comes through both matches with a clean bill of health, he could yet add to his tally of 13 Test caps after launching his international career in spectacular style in 2019 when he helped England win the 50-over World Cup and starred in a drawn Ashes series. "If things go well, he should be available for the second Test," Wright told reporters. "He's got to keep ticking off every day and getting no sort of setbacks, but if all goes well and Jofra gets through that Durham game, then he's available potentially for selection for that second Test. "We'll watch him in that game for Sussex and see where he's at. He's such a talent, it doesn't take him too long to get up to speed." England, with Gus Atkinson absent following a hamstring strain sustained during the Zimbabwe game, are expected to opt for a pace attack of Carse, Woakes and Josh Tongue in the first Test against India. 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.

Archer was not considered for the first Test against India due to a broken thumb suffered while fielding in the Indian Premier League.

Pakistan's latest white-ball coach Mike Hesson has said that the personal milestones hold little value in terms of result as he begins one of the most volatile coaching jobs in world cricket. Hesson, who has been involved with Islamabad United in Pakistan Super League (PSL) for two seasons, takes over the job from former ODI World Cup winning coach Gary Kirsten who had quit six months into the job without even being part of a single game.In an interview with Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), he spoke at length about his plans and setting clear expectations with the players who are currently not in the squad.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/from-mak-pataudi-anthony-de-mello-trophy-india-vs-england-test-series-set-to-be-renamed-anderson-tendulkar-trophy-1749146190452">From MAK Pataudi &amp; Anthony de Mello, India vs England Test series set to be renamed Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy</a>"Those that aren't in future squads, I'll be having those communications. I'll be talking with all those players that have a desire to play for Pakistan and being really clear around the expectations we have," Hesson said."It becomes pretty apparent to everybody [if someone's playing for personal milestones] that that's what's happening and it's been happening for years. I think personal milestones will just happen if you're trying to do the right thing by the team and then the team will celebrate them," he added.The coach also added the importance of being multi-skilled and evolve with the game as he believes that the 'idea of specialist batters in outdated.'"You have to be multi-skilled," Hesson said. "Not everyone can read a pitch to a point where you know that these five bowlers are going to be perfect. If you've got 6, 7, 8 options that the captain can turn to, then, say, you've got two right-handers at the crease, you can bring on your left-arm spinner. You've got offspinners, who, if you get particular matchups, can do a job," he added.Most recently, Pakistan started the new ear of their white-ball cricket with a 3-0 T20I series victory over Bangladesh at home and will be touring West Indies next for three T20Is and as many ODIs in July- August.

Most recently, Pakistan started the new ear of their white-ball cricket with a 3-0 T20I series victory over Bangladesh at home and will be touring West Indies next for three T20Is and as many ODIs in July- August.

Pakistan's latest white-ball coach Mike Hesson has said that the personal milestones hold little value in terms of result as he begins one of the most volatile coaching jobs in world cricket. Hesson, who has been involved with Islamabad United in Pakistan Super League (PSL) for two seasons, takes over the job from former ODI World Cup winning coach Gary Kirsten who had quit six months into the job without even being part of a single game. In an interview with Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), he spoke at length about his plans and setting clear expectations with the players who are currently not in the squad. Also Read - From MAK Pataudi & Anthony de Mello, India vs England Test series set to be renamed Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy "Those that aren't in future squads, I'll be having those communications. I'll be talking with all those players that have a desire to play for Pakistan and being really clear around the expectations we have," Hesson said. "It becomes pretty apparent to everybody [if someone's playing for personal milestones] that that's what's happening and it's been happening for years. I think personal milestones will just happen if you're trying to do the right thing by the team and then the team will celebrate them," he added. The coach also added the importance of being multi-skilled and evolve with the game as he believes that the 'idea of specialist batters in outdated.' "You have to be multi-skilled," Hesson said. "Not everyone can read a pitch to a point where you know that these five bowlers are going to be perfect. If you've got 6, 7, 8 options that the captain can turn to, then, say, you've got two right-handers at the crease, you can bring on your left-arm spinner. You've got offspinners, who, if you get particular matchups, can do a job," he added. Most recently, Pakistan started the new ear of their white-ball cricket with a 3-0 T20I series victory over Bangladesh at home and will be touring West Indies next for three T20Is and as many ODIs in July- August.

Most recently, Pakistan started the new ear of their white-ball cricket with a 3-0 T20I series victory over Bangladesh at home and will be touring West Indies next for three T20Is and as many ODIs in July- August.

'Happening for years': New Pak white-ball coach Hesson wants players to quit chasing personal milestones

India Test captain Shubman Gill and head coach Gautam Gambhir have underlined several factors that will determine Jasprit Bumrah’s playing time on the forthcoming England tour. With the first of the five Tests beginning June 20 in Leeds, the Indian Team will bank on Bumrah to help them deliver the first punch, like how he did on their previous away tour Down Under.&nbsp;Though Bumrah excelled against Australia in Australia, picking 32 wickets in four matches before suffering a back injury that ruled him out of the final SCG Test, the team doctors have advised him against playing all games, or rather several on the trot, to avoid getting into the same position.&nbsp;Even during the squad announcement for the England tour, chief selector Ajit Agarkar revealed what the doctors said about man managing Bumrah's workload in the upcoming series.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/eng-vs-ind-2025-it-s-tough-to-fill-gaps-but-there-s-no-different-pressure-as-such-shubman-gill-on-his-debut-away-tour-as-india-captain-1749197261982">‘It’s tough to fill gaps but there’s no different pressure as such,’ Shubman Gill on his debut away tour as India captain</a> &nbsp;"We haven't taken that call, which three games is he going to play," Gambhir said during a pre-departure press conference, as quoted by ESPNcricinfo. "We are going to have a discussion with him, and depending on the series as well. A lot will depend on the results of the series, where the series is heading. That is something which I am sure he is very well aware of as well, and that is important.” &nbsp;However, considering Bumrah can play only three or at max four Tests against England, the head coach and the skipper are confident of maintaining the quality of the bowling attack, having picked several top seamers in Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep and even uncapped quick Arshdeep Singh. The touring team even have backup options in Shardul Thakur and Nitish Kumar Reddy. &nbsp;"I think we have picked enough bowlers, and we have enough pace battery, and a lot of fast bowlers are in a great space to be able to win us Test matches from any situation or any position," Gill said. "Obviously, when you have someone like Jasprit Bumrah, depending on how many matches he would play, whenever he would come back and play the match for us, it would be a great sight for us. But I think we have a great mix of bowlers and a great set of bowlers who can get the job for the team done.&nbsp;"I have said it before during the Champions Trophy (which Bumrah missed and India won) as well, it will give someone the opportunity to put his hand up, and we have got enough talent there. I know that he is quality, but we have got enough quality apart from him as well in the squad," the new Test captain added.&nbsp; &nbsp;Meanwhile, India’s away tour of England is the first series of the new World Test Championship (WTC) cycle and will not feature three Indian superstars – Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravichandran Ashwin, who all announced Test retirements earlier. Test specialist Mohammed Shami will also miss the five-match series due to workload management.&nbsp;

Gill, Gautam underline factors surrounding Jasprit Bumrah’s availability for England Tests

India Test captain Shubman Gill and head coach Gautam Gambhir have underlined several factors that will determine Jasprit Bumrah’s playing time on the forthcoming England tour. With the first of the five Tests beginning June 20 in Leeds, the Indian Team will bank on Bumrah to help them deliver the first punch, like how he did on their previous away tour Down Under. Though Bumrah excelled against Australia in Australia, picking 32 wickets in four matches before suffering a back injury that ruled him out of the final SCG Test, the team doctors have advised him against playing all games, or rather several on the trot, to avoid getting into the same position. Even during the squad announcement for the England tour, chief selector Ajit Agarkar revealed what the doctors said about man managing Bumrah's workload in the upcoming series. Also read | ‘It’s tough to fill gaps but there’s no different pressure as such,’ Shubman Gill on his debut away tour as India captain "We haven't taken that call, which three games is he going to play," Gambhir said during a pre-departure press conference, as quoted by ESPNcricinfo. "We are going to have a discussion with him, and depending on the series as well. A lot will depend on the results of the series, where the series is heading. That is something which I am sure he is very well aware of as well, and that is important.” However, considering Bumrah can play only three or at max four Tests against England, the head coach and the skipper are confident of maintaining the quality of the bowling attack, having picked several top seamers in Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep and even uncapped quick Arshdeep Singh. The touring team even have backup options in Shardul Thakur and Nitish Kumar Reddy. "I think we have picked enough bowlers, and we have enough pace battery, and a lot of fast bowlers are in a great space to be able to win us Test matches from any situation or any position," Gill said. "Obviously, when you have someone like Jasprit Bumrah, depending on how many matches he would play, whenever he would come back and play the match for us, it would be a great sight for us. But I think we have a great mix of bowlers and a great set of bowlers who can get the job for the team done. "I have said it before during the Champions Trophy (which Bumrah missed and India won) as well, it will give someone the opportunity to put his hand up, and we have got enough talent there. I know that he is quality, but we have got enough quality apart from him as well in the squad," the new Test captain added. Meanwhile, India’s away tour of England is the first series of the new World Test Championship (WTC) cycle and will not feature three Indian superstars – Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravichandran Ashwin, who all announced Test retirements earlier. Test specialist Mohammed Shami will also miss the five-match series due to workload management.

During the squad announcement for the England tour, chief selector Ajit Agarkar revealed what the doctors said about managing Bumrah's workload in the upcoming series.

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