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Ollie Pope completed a brilliant first-inning hundred late on day two to revive England after Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant starred for India earlier in the day. The first Test between India and England hangs in the balance after the hosts reduced the deficit to 262 despite losing three wickets in their turn at Headingley in Leeds. After dismissing India on a fighting 471 inside five sessions, England enjoyed their outing against the Jasprit Bumrah-led pace attack. Although they lost both openers, Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett and even veteran Joe Root to him later in the innings, Pope stood tall with an unbeaten 100.&nbsp;Gill and Pant began the day by hitting runs for fun. Though the newly-appointed captain cherished hitting his maiden hundred in England, Pant chased his third on English soil. The pair also completed a 200-plus run stand for the fourth wicket, with Pant unlocking a massive feat by becoming the Indian keeper-batter with the most Test centuries (7), surpassing the legendary MS Dhoni (6). &nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-jasprit-bumrah-rocks-wickets-tally-for-asian-bowlers-in-sena-countries-wasim-akram-leeds-test-england-1750527527217">IND vs ENG: Bumrah breathes fire in Leeds to go past Wasim Akram for most wickets by Asian bowler in SENA countries</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, when it looked like both could take the game away from England, spinner Shoaib Bashir broke the stand by dismissing Gill on 147. That, however, was the beginning of the end of India’s first innings, as they lost the remaining six wickets for just 41 runs, getting all out on 471. &nbsp;Rishabh Pant also got out on 134 – his third hundred in England and the most by any overseas keeper batter in the UK.<h3>No hiding Bazball &nbsp;</h3>Despite regular criticism, England continued with their infamous Bazball approach. Though they lost Crawley upfront, Pope and Duckett kept the scoreboard ticking. The pair had near misses early on, but once they settled in, they took the attack to the opposition.&nbsp;After Duckett completed his fifty, he got out to Bumrah. Joe Root joined Pope in the middle, with the pair stitching a stand to end England’s day on a high. Bumrah, however, had other plans.&nbsp;Just at the stroke of stumps, he dismissed Root for the tenth time in his Test career, caught in the first slip, denting England’s momentum. Although he also had Harry Brook’s number off a steamy bouncer, bowling a front-foot no-ball saved the English batter. &nbsp;Pope, on the other hand, had completed yet another Test hundred and his first of the series.

IND vs ENG: Pope hits hundred to revive England despite Bumrah's three wickets

Ollie Pope completed a brilliant first-inning hundred late on day two to revive England after Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant starred for India earlier in the day. The first Test between India and England hangs in the balance after the hosts reduced the deficit to 262 despite losing three wickets in their turn at Headingley in Leeds. After dismissing India on a fighting 471 inside five sessions, England enjoyed their outing against the Jasprit Bumrah-led pace attack. Although they lost both openers, Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett and even veteran Joe Root to him later in the innings, Pope stood tall with an unbeaten 100. Gill and Pant began the day by hitting runs for fun. Though the newly-appointed captain cherished hitting his maiden hundred in England, Pant chased his third on English soil. The pair also completed a 200-plus run stand for the fourth wicket, with Pant unlocking a massive feat by becoming the Indian keeper-batter with the most Test centuries (7), surpassing the legendary MS Dhoni (6). Also read | IND vs ENG: Bumrah breathes fire in Leeds to go past Wasim Akram for most wickets by Asian bowler in SENA countries Meanwhile, when it looked like both could take the game away from England, spinner Shoaib Bashir broke the stand by dismissing Gill on 147. That, however, was the beginning of the end of India’s first innings, as they lost the remaining six wickets for just 41 runs, getting all out on 471. Rishabh Pant also got out on 134 – his third hundred in England and the most by any overseas keeper batter in the UK. No hiding Bazball Despite regular criticism, England continued with their infamous Bazball approach. Though they lost Crawley upfront, Pope and Duckett kept the scoreboard ticking. The pair had near misses early on, but once they settled in, they took the attack to the opposition. After Duckett completed his fifty, he got out to Bumrah. Joe Root joined Pope in the middle, with the pair stitching a stand to end England’s day on a high. Bumrah, however, had other plans. Just at the stroke of stumps, he dismissed Root for the tenth time in his Test career, caught in the first slip, denting England’s momentum. Although he also had Harry Brook’s number off a steamy bouncer, bowling a front-foot no-ball saved the English batter. Pope, on the other hand, had completed yet another Test hundred and his first of the series.

Although they lost both openers, Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett and even veteran Joe Root to him later in the innings, Pope stood tall with an unbeaten 100.

IND vs ENG, 1st Test, Day 2: Pope hits hundred to revive England despite Bumrah's three wickets

Jasprit Bumrah loves breaking records. Every time he steps on the field, he makes headlines, and things were no different when he walked out to bowl on day two of the first Test between India and England in Leeds. Spearheading the pace attack at Headingley, Bumrah broke the opening stand with an unplayable delivery to Zak Crawley, who played the wrong line only to edge one to the first slip. The zip off the pitch, accompanied by an unfazed seam movement, had the better of Crawley, who had no answers to Bumrah’s ball. He, however, picked another one to go past the legendary Wasim Akram.&nbsp;The world’s best bowler across formats bowls like one every time, and no one is ever surprised. Although all opposition batters prepare their way to battle him, like how Ollie Pope explained ahead of the game, none get there completely.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-2025-england-test-team-receive-massive-boost-with-mark-wood-potential-return-date-oval-test-fifth-match-1750518781343">England Test team receive massive boost with Mark Wood’s potential return date</a> &nbsp;On day two at Headingley, he showed exactly why he deserves to be called the best Asian quick of all time. Bumrah raced past the legendary Wasim Akram on the list of Asian bowlers with the most wickets in SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand and Australia).&nbsp; &nbsp;After dismissing Crawley, he equalled Akram’s tally of 146 wickets; however, after getting the better of Ben Duckett (62), he surpassed the Pakistani quick to become the most successful Asian seamer in overseas conditions.&nbsp; &nbsp;Although Akram achieved this feat in fewer innings (55) than the Indian seamer, Bumrah, unlocking it in 60 innings, keeps him in the same conversation as Akram.<h3>Asian bowlers with the most wickets in SENA countries – &nbsp;</h3><ul><li>Jasprit Bumrah (IND) – 147 wickets in 60 innings</li><li>Wasim Akram (PAK) – 146 wickets in 55 innings</li><li>Anil Kumble (IND) – 141 wickets in 67 innings</li><li>Ishant Sharma (IND) – 130 wickets in 71 innings</li><li>Mohammed Shami (IND) – 123 wickets in 63 innings</li></ul>Meanwhile, India scored 471 in the first innings in Leeds. Courtesy of hundreds from three batters (Jaiswal, Gill and Pant) – the visitors enjoyed dominating the first four sessions before it all fell apart for them, as they lost their last seven wickets for just 41 runs.&nbsp; &nbsp;England, on the other hand, scored over 170 runs for the loss of two wickets before stumps were taken on day two.&nbsp;

BOOM! Jasprit Bumrah rocks wickets tally for Asian bowlers in SENA countries

Jasprit Bumrah loves breaking records. Every time he steps on the field, he makes headlines, and things were no different when he walked out to bowl on day two of the first Test between India and England in Leeds. Spearheading the pace attack at Headingley, Bumrah broke the opening stand with an unplayable delivery to Zak Crawley, who played the wrong line only to edge one to the first slip. The zip off the pitch, accompanied by an unfazed seam movement, had the better of Crawley, who had no answers to Bumrah’s ball. He, however, picked another one to go past the legendary Wasim Akram. The world’s best bowler across formats bowls like one every time, and no one is ever surprised. Although all opposition batters prepare their way to battle him, like how Ollie Pope explained ahead of the game, none get there completely. Also read | England Test team receive massive boost with Mark Wood’s potential return date On day two at Headingley, he showed exactly why he deserves to be called the best Asian quick of all time. Bumrah raced past the legendary Wasim Akram on the list of Asian bowlers with the most wickets in SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand and Australia). After dismissing Crawley, he equalled Akram’s tally of 146 wickets; however, after getting the better of Ben Duckett (62), he surpassed the Pakistani quick to become the most successful Asian seamer in overseas conditions. Although Akram achieved this feat in fewer innings (55) than the Indian seamer, Bumrah, unlocking it in 60 innings, keeps him in the same conversation as Akram. Asian bowlers with the most wickets in SENA countries – Jasprit Bumrah (IND) – 147 wickets in 60 innings Wasim Akram (PAK) – 146 wickets in 55 innings Anil Kumble (IND) – 141 wickets in 67 innings Ishant Sharma (IND) – 130 wickets in 71 innings Mohammed Shami (IND) – 123 wickets in 63 innings Meanwhile, India scored 471 in the first innings in Leeds. Courtesy of hundreds from three batters (Jaiswal, Gill and Pant) – the visitors enjoyed dominating the first four sessions before it all fell apart for them, as they lost their last seven wickets for just 41 runs. England, on the other hand, scored over 170 runs for the loss of two wickets before stumps were taken on day two.

The world’s best bowler across formats bowls like one every time, and no one is ever surprised. Although all opposition batters prepare their way to battle him, like how Ollie Pope explained ahead of the game, none get there completely.

IND vs ENG: Bumrah breathes fire in Leeds to go past Wasim Akram for most wickets by Asian bowler in SENA countries

Marketa Vondrousova brushed aside world number one Aryna Sabalenka in Berlin on Saturday to reach her first final since lifting the Wimbledon title two years ago.&nbsp;The 25-year-old Czech, ranked 164 in the world rankings, dominated Sabalenka 6-2, 6-4, to set up a title clash on Sunday with Wang Xinyu after the Chinese qualifier downed Liudmila Samsonova 6-4, 6-1.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-premier-league-liverpool-complete-record-swoop-for-florian-wirtz-from-bayer-leverkusen-1750477066570">Premier League: Liverpool complete record swoop for Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen</a>&nbsp;Vondrousova plummeted down the rankings from sixth after missing several months with a left shoulder injury for which she underwent surgery last year.&nbsp;"I didn't play for a long time," said Vondrousova, who was appearing in her first WTA semi-final since April last year. "I'm just happy to be back healthy, and so grateful to play these matches.&nbsp;"When I saw the field here, I was like, 'OK, let's just try to win the first round,' and then, you know, now this is happening."&nbsp;Sabalenka's first serve let her down in the opening set, but the Belarusian fought back to start the second with a break.&nbsp;Two games down, Vondrousova levelled at 2-2, then broke to lead 5-4, wrapping up the win -- her first ever over a world number one -- but not before saving three consecutive break points, with an ace after one hour and five minutes of play.&nbsp;Sabalenka, 27, was losing only her first semi-final in eight last four appearances in 2025.&nbsp;Wang, Vondrousova's Sunday rival on the grass in Berlin, continued her "dream" run, adding the scalp of Russian Samsonova to those already collected this week including French Open champion Coco Gauff.&nbsp;For the 23-year-old, Sunday is a landmark moment - her first singles final on the WTA circuit.&nbsp;"This week has been a dream for me," Wang said.&nbsp;"I've been playing unbelievable tennis here. I don't know, it's something with Berlin, I guess!&nbsp;"Coming into this match here, coming into every match, I wasn't expecting anything, you know. For me, it was really just to enjoy the stage."&nbsp;Vondrousova, in contrast, is appearing in her sixth final, winning in Bern (2017), Wimbledon (2023), and she was a losing finalist at Roland Garros and at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021.&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

Vondrousova brushes aside world no. 1 Sabalenka to reach Berlin Final

Marketa Vondrousova brushed aside world number one Aryna Sabalenka in Berlin on Saturday to reach her first final since lifting the Wimbledon title two years ago. The 25-year-old Czech, ranked 164 in the world rankings, dominated Sabalenka 6-2, 6-4, to set up a title clash on Sunday with Wang Xinyu after the Chinese qualifier downed Liudmila Samsonova 6-4, 6-1. Also read | Premier League: Liverpool complete record swoop for Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen Vondrousova plummeted down the rankings from sixth after missing several months with a left shoulder injury for which she underwent surgery last year. "I didn't play for a long time," said Vondrousova, who was appearing in her first WTA semi-final since April last year. "I'm just happy to be back healthy, and so grateful to play these matches. "When I saw the field here, I was like, 'OK, let's just try to win the first round,' and then, you know, now this is happening." Sabalenka's first serve let her down in the opening set, but the Belarusian fought back to start the second with a break. Two games down, Vondrousova levelled at 2-2, then broke to lead 5-4, wrapping up the win -- her first ever over a world number one -- but not before saving three consecutive break points, with an ace after one hour and five minutes of play. Sabalenka, 27, was losing only her first semi-final in eight last four appearances in 2025. Wang, Vondrousova's Sunday rival on the grass in Berlin, continued her "dream" run, adding the scalp of Russian Samsonova to those already collected this week including French Open champion Coco Gauff. For the 23-year-old, Sunday is a landmark moment - her first singles final on the WTA circuit. "This week has been a dream for me," Wang said. "I've been playing unbelievable tennis here. I don't know, it's something with Berlin, I guess! "Coming into this match here, coming into every match, I wasn't expecting anything, you know. For me, it was really just to enjoy the stage." Vondrousova, in contrast, is appearing in her sixth final, winning in Bern (2017), Wimbledon (2023), and she was a losing finalist at Roland Garros and at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. 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

The 25-year-old Czech, ranked 164 in the world rankings, dominated Sabalenka 6-2, 6-4, to set up a title clash on Sunday with Wang Xinyu after the Chinese qualifier downed Liudmila Samsonova 6-4, 6-1.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

India dominated Day 1 against England at Headingley with a record-breaking performance, ending at 359/3. From Shubman Gill’s century on captaincy debut to Rishabh Pant crossing 3,000 Test runs, here are the five key milestones India achieved on Friday (Jun 20).

India dominated Day 1 against England at Headingley with a record-breaking performance, ending at 359/3. From Shubman Gill’s century on captaincy debut to Rishabh Pant crossing 3,000 Test runs, here are the five key milestones India achieved on Friday (Jun 20).

From Gill’s historic ton to Pant’s 3000 Test runs: 5 Big records India smashed on Day 1 of Headingley Test

International Yoga Day took centre stage on Saturday (June 21) as the nation came together to showcase its deep-line history with Yogasana. A traditional form used for meditation or physical well-being is now popular in multiple countries, in which India has played a key role. No longer a form of just body moments, Yoga has transformed into a competitive sport that now knocks on the door for a place in the Olympics and the Asian Games. Ahead of the 11th International Yoga Day, WION exclusively caught up with Udit Sheth, President of the National Yogasana Sports Federation.&nbsp;&nbsp;Udit played a crucial role in India hosting the second Asian Yogasana Sport Championship in New Delhi in April as multiple countries registered their participation. India dominated the competition, securing 87 medals, including 83 gold. With huge success, the nation now tries to build a legacy in Yogasana as a sport as Udit reflected on the journey.<h2>So what has been Yoga’s journey when it comes to sports?</h2>As we take the sport to the youth and you know about our initiative we have a path-breaking set up, our federation across all the states, we have more than 600 districts, which are now part of Yogasana sport. We have more than 2 lakh athletes, which are in the ecosystem, at various age levels, and we do the national championships, the Kilo India Games, University Games, National Games, and next year we are at Nagoya, Japan, as a demo sport.<h2>What is the real objective of the federation as you try to take the next step?</h2>Obviously, the objective is to go to the Olympics, and more importantly, we need to unite all the countries that participate in this sport. So while we don't dilute the tenets of yoga, we take it out of spirituality, and take it into the sport, so that people from different backgrounds, different religions, and different social standing, they all come into it, because it's sport.<h2>You played a crucial role in hosting the second Asian Yogasana Championship in New Delhi, so what was it like?</h2>So, recently, we did the Asian Championship in Delhi, 21 countries, and as you know, 87 medals, 83 gold medals, it's unprecedented, and it's only a start, and as you see, you know, when you were there, there were so many dignitaries that came and inspired us to do more, so it shows that there is a massive tsunami of support that we have to grow this. I would not want to let anyone down, and therefore the next very exciting step for Yogasana sport is, we're launching the Yogasana Super League, and it's going to be on television.<h2>What does the future hold for Yogasana as a sport and how effectively has the government played its role?</h2>I think, there is a bright future for Yogasana as a sport especially when we are making efforts to bring it into the Olympics. The government’s support has been crucial; they have laid the foundation by helping us with athlete programs and coaching programs. The government is exploring the opportunity to launch Yoga as part of the school syllabus, which in turn helps us promote the sport at every level.

Ahead of the 11th International Yoga Day, WION exclusively caught up with Udit Sheth, President of the National Yogasana Sports Federation. 

International Yoga Day took centre stage on Saturday (June 21) as the nation came together to showcase its deep-line history with Yogasana. A traditional form used for meditation or physical well-being is now popular in multiple countries, in which India has played a key role. No longer a form of just body moments, Yoga has transformed into a competitive sport that now knocks on the door for a place in the Olympics and the Asian Games. Ahead of the 11th International Yoga Day, WION exclusively caught up with Udit Sheth, President of the National Yogasana Sports Federation. Udit played a crucial role in India hosting the second Asian Yogasana Sport Championship in New Delhi in April as multiple countries registered their participation. India dominated the competition, securing 87 medals, including 83 gold. With huge success, the nation now tries to build a legacy in Yogasana as a sport as Udit reflected on the journey. So what has been Yoga’s journey when it comes to sports? As we take the sport to the youth and you know about our initiative we have a path-breaking set up, our federation across all the states, we have more than 600 districts, which are now part of Yogasana sport. We have more than 2 lakh athletes, which are in the ecosystem, at various age levels, and we do the national championships, the Kilo India Games, University Games, National Games, and next year we are at Nagoya, Japan, as a demo sport. What is the real objective of the federation as you try to take the next step? Obviously, the objective is to go to the Olympics, and more importantly, we need to unite all the countries that participate in this sport. So while we don't dilute the tenets of yoga, we take it out of spirituality, and take it into the sport, so that people from different backgrounds, different religions, and different social standing, they all come into it, because it's sport. You played a crucial role in hosting the second Asian Yogasana Championship in New Delhi, so what was it like? So, recently, we did the Asian Championship in Delhi, 21 countries, and as you know, 87 medals, 83 gold medals, it's unprecedented, and it's only a start, and as you see, you know, when you were there, there were so many dignitaries that came and inspired us to do more, so it shows that there is a massive tsunami of support that we have to grow this. I would not want to let anyone down, and therefore the next very exciting step for Yogasana sport is, we're launching the Yogasana Super League, and it's going to be on television. What does the future hold for Yogasana as a sport and how effectively has the government played its role? I think, there is a bright future for Yogasana as a sport especially when we are making efforts to bring it into the Olympics. The government’s support has been crucial; they have laid the foundation by helping us with athlete programs and coaching programs. The government is exploring the opportunity to launch Yoga as part of the school syllabus, which in turn helps us promote the sport at every level.

Ahead of the 11th International Yoga Day, WION exclusively caught up with Udit Sheth, President of the National Yogasana Sports Federation.&nbsp;

Exclusive: 'Objective is to go to the Olympics,' says Udit Sheth ahead of International Yoga Day

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

India’s Neeraj Chopra on Friday (June 20) claimed his first title of the season as he won the Paris Diamond League title with a near-perfect performance. Standing in the same arena where he won the Paris Olympic silver medal, Neeraj stood tall to get the better of Julian Weber. Interestingly, Neeraj’s opening throw of 88.16 metre was good enough to win him the Diamond League title in the French capitals.&nbsp;<h2>Neeraj Chopra stands tall</h2>Having lost his Olympic title to Arshad Nadeem in the same arena in August 2024, Neeraj did not disappoint this time. Neeraj’s first throw proved crucial as he amassed 88.16 metres while his nearest opponent Julian Weber had a throw of 87.88 metres. This was the nearest they came to contesting as the next few throws went for foul or were not good enough to break the benchmark.&nbsp;&nbsp;Neeraj followed his first throw with 85.10 metres while his third and fourth attempts resulted in a foul. However, that made no difference for Neeraj as he claimed his first title of the season. Weber, on the other hand, got all his four throws right but could not beat Neeraj’s tally and had to settle for the second spot.&nbsp;&nbsp;Luiz Maurício da Silva of Brazil finished third after amassing 86.62 metres in his third attempt. However, his first two throws were not good enough to reach 80 metres. Keshorn Walcott of Trinbagonian finished fourth with a throw of 81.66 metres while Neeraj’s fierce rival competitor Anderson Peters could manage a best throw of 80.29 metres and ended in the fifth spot.&nbsp;&nbsp;“I’m happy with the throw. It was my first throw and it was a good start but I was hoping for really good throws today,” Neeraj would say in the mixed zone later. “My run-up was really fast today. I can’t control my speed, but I’m happy with the result and with first position.”

India’s Neeraj Chopra on Friday (June 20) claimed his first title of the season as he won the Paris Diamond League title with a near-perfect performance. 

India’s Neeraj Chopra on Friday (June 20) claimed his first title of the season as he won the Paris Diamond League title with a near-perfect performance. Standing in the same arena where he won the Paris Olympic silver medal, Neeraj stood tall to get the better of Julian Weber. Interestingly, Neeraj’s opening throw of 88.16 metre was good enough to win him the Diamond League title in the French capitals. Neeraj Chopra stands tall Having lost his Olympic title to Arshad Nadeem in the same arena in August 2024, Neeraj did not disappoint this time. Neeraj’s first throw proved crucial as he amassed 88.16 metres while his nearest opponent Julian Weber had a throw of 87.88 metres. This was the nearest they came to contesting as the next few throws went for foul or were not good enough to break the benchmark. Neeraj followed his first throw with 85.10 metres while his third and fourth attempts resulted in a foul. However, that made no difference for Neeraj as he claimed his first title of the season. Weber, on the other hand, got all his four throws right but could not beat Neeraj’s tally and had to settle for the second spot. Luiz Maurício da Silva of Brazil finished third after amassing 86.62 metres in his third attempt. However, his first two throws were not good enough to reach 80 metres. Keshorn Walcott of Trinbagonian finished fourth with a throw of 81.66 metres while Neeraj’s fierce rival competitor Anderson Peters could manage a best throw of 80.29 metres and ended in the fifth spot. “I’m happy with the throw. It was my first throw and it was a good start but I was hoping for really good throws today,” Neeraj would say in the mixed zone later. “My run-up was really fast today. I can’t control my speed, but I’m happy with the result and with first position.”

India’s Neeraj Chopra on Friday (June 20) claimed his first title of the season as he won the Paris Diamond League title with a near-perfect performance.&nbsp;

Paris Diamond League: Neeraj Chopra wins with near-perfect performance, claims first title of season

Liverpool completed the blockbuster signing of Germany forward Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen on Friday in a deal which could reportedly rise to a Premier League record fee. It was reported in England that the Premier League champions will pay an initial £100 million ($134 million) for Wirtz, comfortably surpassing their own record outlay.&nbsp;A further £16 million in performance-related add-ons would make it a British record deal.However, reports in Germany suggested the fee could be even higher, starting at 130 million euros (£111 million, $149 million) with add-ons taking it to 150 million euros.&nbsp;One of European football's elite young stars, Wirtz has been hailed as one of the "best in the world" by former Leverkusen coach and ex-Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso, who is the new boss of Real Madrid.&nbsp;"I'm really excited to have a new adventure in front of me. This was also a big point of my thoughts: that I want to have something completely new, to go out of the Bundesliga and to join the Premier League," Wirtz told the club's website.&nbsp;"In the end, we want to be successful. Last season they won the Premier League so my goal is for sure to win it again and also to go further in the Champions League. I’m really ambitious."&nbsp;The 22-year-old played a crucial role in Leverkusen's greatest season as they claimed a first-ever Bundesliga title and the German Cup in 2023/24 without losing a single game under Alonso.&nbsp;Their only defeat that season, during which Wirtz was crowned Bundesliga player of the year, came in the Europa League final to Atalanta, denying Leverkusen a memorable treble.&nbsp;Bayern Munich restored their grip on the German game last season, with Leverkusen a distant second, and Wirtz is joining an exodus from the BayArena.&nbsp;Netherlands defender Jeremie Frimpong has already made the move from Leverkusen to Liverpool last month.&nbsp;After largely keeping their powder dry in the transfer market during Arne Slot's first season in charge, the Reds are splashing out to strengthen a side that romped to a record-equalling 20th English top-flight title.&nbsp;Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez is poised to make the move to Anfield in a £40 million deal.&nbsp;Liverpool have also been linked with Newcastle striker Alexander Isak and Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi.&nbsp;Where Wirtz's fits into Slot's plans remains to be seen.&nbsp;He largely played behind a central striker at Leverkusen and has operated from a wider role for Germany.&nbsp;A return of 57 goals and 65 assists in 197 games for Leverkusen is evidence that he carries a threat both as a creator and a goalscorer.&nbsp;Liverpool are already blessed with an abundance of forward options, with Mohamed Salah, Luis Diaz and Cody Gakpo all offering a goal threat.&nbsp;However, Diogo Jota, Darwin Nunez and Federico Chiesa now face even stiffer competition to get into Slot's starting line-up, raising the prospect of Liverpool selling some of that trio to free up further transfer resources.&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.

Liverpool completed the blockbuster signing of Germany forward Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen on Friday in a deal which could reportedly rise to a Premier League record fee.

Liverpool completed the blockbuster signing of Germany forward Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen on Friday in a deal which could reportedly rise to a Premier League record fee. It was reported in England that the Premier League champions will pay an initial £100 million ($134 million) for Wirtz, comfortably surpassing their own record outlay. A further £16 million in performance-related add-ons would make it a British record deal. However, reports in Germany suggested the fee could be even higher, starting at 130 million euros (£111 million, $149 million) with add-ons taking it to 150 million euros. One of European football's elite young stars, Wirtz has been hailed as one of the "best in the world" by former Leverkusen coach and ex-Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso, who is the new boss of Real Madrid. "I'm really excited to have a new adventure in front of me. This was also a big point of my thoughts: that I want to have something completely new, to go out of the Bundesliga and to join the Premier League," Wirtz told the club's website. "In the end, we want to be successful. Last season they won the Premier League so my goal is for sure to win it again and also to go further in the Champions League. I’m really ambitious." The 22-year-old played a crucial role in Leverkusen's greatest season as they claimed a first-ever Bundesliga title and the German Cup in 2023/24 without losing a single game under Alonso. Their only defeat that season, during which Wirtz was crowned Bundesliga player of the year, came in the Europa League final to Atalanta, denying Leverkusen a memorable treble. Bayern Munich restored their grip on the German game last season, with Leverkusen a distant second, and Wirtz is joining an exodus from the BayArena. Netherlands defender Jeremie Frimpong has already made the move from Leverkusen to Liverpool last month. After largely keeping their powder dry in the transfer market during Arne Slot's first season in charge, the Reds are splashing out to strengthen a side that romped to a record-equalling 20th English top-flight title. Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez is poised to make the move to Anfield in a £40 million deal. Liverpool have also been linked with Newcastle striker Alexander Isak and Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi. Where Wirtz's fits into Slot's plans remains to be seen. He largely played behind a central striker at Leverkusen and has operated from a wider role for Germany. A return of 57 goals and 65 assists in 197 games for Leverkusen is evidence that he carries a threat both as a creator and a goalscorer. Liverpool are already blessed with an abundance of forward options, with Mohamed Salah, Luis Diaz and Cody Gakpo all offering a goal threat. However, Diogo Jota, Darwin Nunez and Federico Chiesa now face even stiffer competition to get into Slot's starting line-up, raising the prospect of Liverpool selling some of that trio to free up further transfer resources. 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.

Liverpool completed the blockbuster signing of Germany forward Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen on Friday in a deal which could reportedly rise to a Premier League record fee.

Premier League: Liverpool complete record swoop for Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen

Bayern Munich booked their place in the knockout stages of the Club World Cup with Harry Kane and Michael Olise on target in a hard-fought 2-1 win over Argentina's Boca Juniors on Friday. After defeats for Paris Saint-Germain against Botofogo and Chelsea against Flamengo, Bayern bucked the trend of European teams falling to South American opponents with an accomplished victory in the Group C encounter.&nbsp;Hard Rock Stadium was packed to the rafters with Boca fans who once again brought incredible passion and noise to the NFL stadium, home to the Miami Dolphins.&nbsp;But Bayern soon set about quieting the 63,587 crowd with Joshua Kimmich and Leon Goretzka taking charge of central midfield and the movement of Bayern's frontline stretching the Boca defence.&nbsp;The German side thought they had the lead in the eighth minute when a corner from Olise passed untouched through a crowded six-yard box and into the net.&nbsp;But the referee was called to the monitor for a VAR review where he was able to clearly see that Serge Gnabry had blocked and tangled with Boca goalkeeper Agustin Marchesin, and the effort was ruled out.&nbsp;Ten minutes later, however, Bayern had the breakthrough when Boca were unable to fully clear a ball into the box and Kane pounced with a clinical left-foot shot into the bottom corner.&nbsp;Bayern smelled blood and pushed for a second -- Olise found Gnabry on the right and his low ball across the face of the goal was just inches away from the sliding Kingsley Coman.&nbsp;Boca desperately needed to find a foothold in the game and they came close when a thundering free-kick from Kevin Zenon was punched out by Manuel Neuer.&nbsp;Moments later Zenon tested the Bayern keeper again with another fierce strike which Neuer punched away with his right hand.<h2>Olise's decisive blow</h2>But for all the signs of life from Boca, Bayern looked in comfortable charge of the game and Kane was close to making it 2-0 with a dangerous free-kick which dipped just too late and flashed over the bar.&nbsp;Bayern continued to look for a second after the interval and the busy Olise should have done better from close range but couldn't connect properly with an off-balance shot.Boca never gave up harrying and grafting though and their reward came in the 66th minute.&nbsp;On a turnover in midfield, Alan Velasco found Miguel Merentiel down the right and he powered goalwards, skipping around Josip Stanisic before producing a brilliant, confident finish past the helpless Neuer.&nbsp;It looked like South American clubs' unbeaten record in the tournament so far was going to hold, but with six minutes remaining Olise provided the decisive blow.&nbsp;After a scramble on the edge of the box, Kane found the France international with a delicate lay-off with the outside of his foot and Olise provided precision control with a superb side-foot finish into the corner.&nbsp;Konrad Laimer thought he had wrapped up the win with a third moments later but he was ruled offside.&nbsp;It was the first loss for a South American side in the competition and it leaves Boca with just one point going into their final game in the group.&nbsp;Bayern have the maximum six points after crushing Auckland City 10-0 in their opening game with Portugal's Benfica in second place on four points.&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.

Bayern Munich booked their place in the knockout stages of the Club World Cup with Harry Kane and Michael Olise on target in a hard-fought 2-1 win over Argentina Boca Juniors on Friday. 

Bayern Munich booked their place in the knockout stages of the Club World Cup with Harry Kane and Michael Olise on target in a hard-fought 2-1 win over Argentina's Boca Juniors on Friday. After defeats for Paris Saint-Germain against Botofogo and Chelsea against Flamengo, Bayern bucked the trend of European teams falling to South American opponents with an accomplished victory in the Group C encounter. Hard Rock Stadium was packed to the rafters with Boca fans who once again brought incredible passion and noise to the NFL stadium, home to the Miami Dolphins. But Bayern soon set about quieting the 63,587 crowd with Joshua Kimmich and Leon Goretzka taking charge of central midfield and the movement of Bayern's frontline stretching the Boca defence. The German side thought they had the lead in the eighth minute when a corner from Olise passed untouched through a crowded six-yard box and into the net. But the referee was called to the monitor for a VAR review where he was able to clearly see that Serge Gnabry had blocked and tangled with Boca goalkeeper Agustin Marchesin, and the effort was ruled out. Ten minutes later, however, Bayern had the breakthrough when Boca were unable to fully clear a ball into the box and Kane pounced with a clinical left-foot shot into the bottom corner. Bayern smelled blood and pushed for a second -- Olise found Gnabry on the right and his low ball across the face of the goal was just inches away from the sliding Kingsley Coman. Boca desperately needed to find a foothold in the game and they came close when a thundering free-kick from Kevin Zenon was punched out by Manuel Neuer. Moments later Zenon tested the Bayern keeper again with another fierce strike which Neuer punched away with his right hand. Olise's decisive blow But for all the signs of life from Boca, Bayern looked in comfortable charge of the game and Kane was close to making it 2-0 with a dangerous free-kick which dipped just too late and flashed over the bar. Bayern continued to look for a second after the interval and the busy Olise should have done better from close range but couldn't connect properly with an off-balance shot. Boca never gave up harrying and grafting though and their reward came in the 66th minute. On a turnover in midfield, Alan Velasco found Miguel Merentiel down the right and he powered goalwards, skipping around Josip Stanisic before producing a brilliant, confident finish past the helpless Neuer. It looked like South American clubs' unbeaten record in the tournament so far was going to hold, but with six minutes remaining Olise provided the decisive blow. After a scramble on the edge of the box, Kane found the France international with a delicate lay-off with the outside of his foot and Olise provided precision control with a superb side-foot finish into the corner. Konrad Laimer thought he had wrapped up the win with a third moments later but he was ruled offside. It was the first loss for a South American side in the competition and it leaves Boca with just one point going into their final game in the group. Bayern have the maximum six points after crushing Auckland City 10-0 in their opening game with Portugal's Benfica in second place on four points. 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.

Bayern Munich booked their place in the knockout stages of the Club World Cup with Harry Kane and Michael Olise on target in a hard-fought 2-1 win over Argentina's Boca Juniors on Friday.&nbsp;

FIFA Club World Cup: Bayern Munich overcome battling Boca to reach last 16

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

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

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

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

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

Home favourite Alexander Zverev shrugged off a mystery illness at Halle on Friday to battle past Italian Fabio Cobolli and progress to the last four of the Wimbledon warm-up. The German second seed felled Cobolli 6-4, 7-6 (8/6) and will next face Daniil Medvedev, after the Russian third seed beat American Alex Michelsen 6-4, 6-3 in his quarter-final. In a rematch of a third-round meeting at Roland Garros three weeks ago, Zverev again produced an impressive serving performance. He crucially rallied from 0-40 down in the second and fourth games of first set.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tennis-carlos-alcaraz-edges-past-jaume-munar-to-reach-queens-club-quarterfinal-1750392625574">Carlos Alcaraz edges past Munar to reach Queen’s Club quarters</a>A finalist in Stuttgart last week Zvervev will be hoping to go one better on the grass of Halle after being a losing finalist at the tournament in 2016 and 2017.It wasn't all plain sailing as he had to take an unscheduled break at 1-1 and deuce in the first set."I felt fine before the match, and then out of nowhere I felt really, really bad and felt ill," recounted Zverev."I went to throw up, and then 15 minutes later I felt okay again. So I don't know what it was. I've never experienced that before, to be honest. Hopefully I will be fine the next couple of hours, when the adrenalin settles. After that, I think it was a pretty good match."He sealed the contest with a big first serve in the second set tie-break.Medvedev earlier reached his third semi of the season.He is guaranteed to return to the Top 10 in the ATP rankings.Zverev, who last met Medvedev in the 2024 Australian Open semi-finals, said: "Definitely he's one of the toughest opponents in my career. It's going to be a great match and I'm really looking forward to facing him."In the other quarter-finals, Alexander Bublik, who claimed defending champion and world number one Jannik Sinner's scalp on Wednesday, eased past Tomas Machac to set up a last four date with eighth seed Karen Khachanov who despatched Tomas Martin Etcheverry 6-3, 6-2.Bublik revealed his giant-killing Sinner success had cost him sleep."I didn't have a really good night of sleep," the 2023 Halle winner said.“I tried to keep focused, but there are thoughts and everything on social media, receiving a lot of messages."&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.

The German second seed felled Cobolli 6-4, 7-6 (8/6) and will next face Daniil Medvedev, after the Russian third seed beat American Alex Michelsen 6-4, 6-3 in his quarter-final. In a rematch of a third-round meeting at Roland Garros three weeks ago.

Home favourite Alexander Zverev shrugged off a mystery illness at Halle on Friday to battle past Italian Fabio Cobolli and progress to the last four of the Wimbledon warm-up. The German second seed felled Cobolli 6-4, 7-6 (8/6) and will next face Daniil Medvedev, after the Russian third seed beat American Alex Michelsen 6-4, 6-3 in his quarter-final. In a rematch of a third-round meeting at Roland Garros three weeks ago, Zverev again produced an impressive serving performance. He crucially rallied from 0-40 down in the second and fourth games of first set. Also Read - Carlos Alcaraz edges past Munar to reach Queen’s Club quarters A finalist in Stuttgart last week Zvervev will be hoping to go one better on the grass of Halle after being a losing finalist at the tournament in 2016 and 2017. It wasn't all plain sailing as he had to take an unscheduled break at 1-1 and deuce in the first set. "I felt fine before the match, and then out of nowhere I felt really, really bad and felt ill," recounted Zverev. "I went to throw up, and then 15 minutes later I felt okay again. So I don't know what it was. I've never experienced that before, to be honest. Hopefully I will be fine the next couple of hours, when the adrenalin settles. After that, I think it was a pretty good match." He sealed the contest with a big first serve in the second set tie-break. Medvedev earlier reached his third semi of the season. He is guaranteed to return to the Top 10 in the ATP rankings. Zverev, who last met Medvedev in the 2024 Australian Open semi-finals, said: "Definitely he's one of the toughest opponents in my career. It's going to be a great match and I'm really looking forward to facing him." In the other quarter-finals, Alexander Bublik, who claimed defending champion and world number one Jannik Sinner's scalp on Wednesday, eased past Tomas Machac to set up a last four date with eighth seed Karen Khachanov who despatched Tomas Martin Etcheverry 6-3, 6-2. Bublik revealed his giant-killing Sinner success had cost him sleep. "I didn't have a really good night of sleep," the 2023 Halle winner said. “I tried to keep focused, but there are thoughts and everything on social media, receiving a lot of messages." 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.

The German second seed felled Cobolli 6-4, 7-6 (8/6) and will next face Daniil Medvedev, after the Russian third seed beat American Alex Michelsen 6-4, 6-3 in his quarter-final. In a rematch of a third-round meeting at Roland Garros three weeks ago.

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

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

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

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

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

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