Indian bowlers with most wickets against England in England

Mohammed Shami - 54 wickets in 21 matches 

Ishant Sharma - 50 wickets in 16 matches 

Jasprit Bumrah - 48 wickets in 12 matches 

Ravindra Jadeja - 39 wickets in 25 matches 

Bishan Singh Bedi - 37 wickets in 13 matches 

Bhagwath Chandrasekhar - 31 wickets in 9 matches 

As India is gearing up to take on England at Headingley, starting on June 20 (Wednesday), here is a look at the seven Indian bowlers with most wickets in England.

<p>Former India Test skipper Anil Kumble believes SunRisers Hyderabad spinner Harsh Dubey has the potential to play red-ball cricket for India. The assessment comes after Dubey took 3/34 in SRH's last match of the season on Sunday (May 25) against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).</p><p>"He certainly has the potential, and we've seen him bowl today in the white-ball format. The consistency is what matters. And that's something he has shown in domestic cricket, of getting wickets. And this is a great opportunity to be part of the India A squad," Kumble said after the match while talking to ESPNCricinfo.</p><p><strong>Also Read -</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/gt-bowlers-give-away-664-runs-in-60-overs-in-last-three-games-ex-srh-coach-says-worrying-signs-1748246514429">IPL 2025 | 664 in 60 overs - GT bowlers losing form at wrong time, says ex-SRH coach</a></p><p>Kumble, India's most successful Test bowler with 619 wickets, also explained Dubey's bowling style and why he has been effective.</p><p>"He's giving it a tweak, that's the start. And when you do that, you certainly get a bit of drift. And, more importantly, it goes off the surface that much quicker. And that's something that we see in Harsh Dubey," Kumble said. "It's not just about tossing the ball up. People think that when you're looking to spin the ball... he gives it a proper tweak. And even when you're pushing it - you're looking to bowl faster - you still need to give it a bit of a rip.</p><p>"The trajectory needs to be flatter, but you're still giving it a rip, that's what gives you the dip. Today, when he got Ramandeep [Singh] out, and also Andre Russell, he beat them with pace, not just the turn or with... with Russell, it just came back with the arm. He beat them with pace, and that's what you want from a spinner," he added.</p><p>Dubey was signed by SRH as a temporary replacement and played only after IPL resumed on May 17 following a hiatus. He impressed everyone with his skills - taking five wickets in three games played. He will next be seen playing for India A later this week on the shadow tour before India senior team reaches the UK for the five-Test series.</p>

Dubey was signed by SRH as a temporary replacement and played only after IPL resumed on May 17 following a hiatus. He impressed everyone with his skills - taking five wickets in three games played.

Former India Test skipper Anil Kumble believes SunRisers Hyderabad spinner Harsh Dubey has the potential to play red-ball cricket for India. The assessment comes after Dubey took 3/34 in SRH's last match of the season on Sunday (May 25) against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). "He certainly has the potential, and we've seen him bowl today in the white-ball format. The consistency is what matters. And that's something he has shown in domestic cricket, of getting wickets. And this is a great opportunity to be part of the India A squad," Kumble said after the match while talking to ESPNCricinfo. Also Read - IPL 2025 | 664 in 60 overs - GT bowlers losing form at wrong time, says ex-SRH coach Kumble, India's most successful Test bowler with 619 wickets, also explained Dubey's bowling style and why he has been effective. "He's giving it a tweak, that's the start. And when you do that, you certainly get a bit of drift. And, more importantly, it goes off the surface that much quicker. And that's something that we see in Harsh Dubey," Kumble said. "It's not just about tossing the ball up. People think that when you're looking to spin the ball... he gives it a proper tweak. And even when you're pushing it - you're looking to bowl faster - you still need to give it a bit of a rip. "The trajectory needs to be flatter, but you're still giving it a rip, that's what gives you the dip. Today, when he got Ramandeep [Singh] out, and also Andre Russell, he beat them with pace, not just the turn or with... with Russell, it just came back with the arm. He beat them with pace, and that's what you want from a spinner," he added. Dubey was signed by SRH as a temporary replacement and played only after IPL resumed on May 17 following a hiatus. He impressed everyone with his skills - taking five wickets in three games played. He will next be seen playing for India A later this week on the shadow tour before India senior team reaches the UK for the five-Test series.

<p>Dubey was signed by SRH as a temporary replacement and played only after IPL resumed on May 17 following a hiatus. He impressed everyone with his skills - taking five wickets in three games played.</p>

IPL 2025 | Kumble impressed with India A-bound SRH spinner Harsh Dubey, says 'has potential, and...'

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">Former India Test team captain Anil Kumble has put weight behind Karun Nair to succeed Virat Kohli at No.4 after the veteran batter announced retirement from the format on Monday (May 12). Virat, dropping curtains on a 14-year Test career, will leave a big hole in the middle order ahead of the England tour, which begins on June 20. However, according to Kumble, Nair is the perfect replacement for Virat in the red-ball format. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;"><strong>Kumble backs Nair</strong><o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">"Karun deserves to come back into the Indian team with the kind of domestic run he has had. So perhaps he could be the No.4 for India because I feel you need a bit of experience. You need someone in England who has been there and done that. He has played County cricket, so he knows the conditions,&rdquo; Kumble said on Wednesday. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">Nair was in great form during the Indian domestic season in 2024 and paved his way back into the conversation for a place in the national team. There were muted conversations for Nair to be included in the Indian team for the Champions Trophy after he scored 779 runs in seven innings that included five hundreds. This was also the most hundreds scored by any player in a single season of the Vijay Hazare Trophy.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;"><strong>ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ipl-2025-bcci-scrambles-to-get-foreign-players-as-ipl-sets-for-resumption-who-will-return-and-who-wont-deets-inside-9065463" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">IPL 2025 | BCCI scrambles to get foreign players as IPL sets for resumption: Who will return and who won&rsquo;t? Deets inside</a></strong><br></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">However, despite the stellar run, he was not included in the Indian squad for the Champions Trophy. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">Now there are conversations of him being on the plane for the England tour to represent India A. On the other hand, Kumble&rsquo;s words have given weight to the conversation to include him in the main 15-man squad for the England tour, starting on June 20 at Headingley in Leeds. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">Nair&rsquo;s last Test match for India came in March 2017 as India beat Australia by eight wickets in Dharamsala. He is also one of two players to score a triple hundred for India in Test format.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

Virat Kohli, dropping curtains on a 14-year Test career, will leave a big hole in the middle order ahead of the England tour, which begins on June 20. India News | Cricket | Sports

Former India Test team captain Anil Kumble has put weight behind Karun Nair to succeed Virat Kohli at No.4 after the veteran batter announced retirement from the format on Monday (May 12). Virat, dropping curtains on a 14-year Test career, will leave a big hole in the middle order ahead of the England tour, which begins on June 20. However, according to Kumble, Nair is the perfect replacement for Virat in the red-ball format. Kumble backs Nair "Karun deserves to come back into the Indian team with the kind of domestic run he has had. So perhaps he could be the No.4 for India because I feel you need a bit of experience. You need someone in England who has been there and done that. He has played County cricket, so he knows the conditions,” Kumble said on Wednesday. Nair was in great form during the Indian domestic season in 2024 and paved his way back into the conversation for a place in the national team. There were muted conversations for Nair to be included in the Indian team for the Champions Trophy after he scored 779 runs in seven innings that included five hundreds. This was also the most hundreds scored by any player in a single season of the Vijay Hazare Trophy. ALSO READ | IPL 2025 | BCCI scrambles to get foreign players as IPL sets for resumption: Who will return and who won’t? Deets inside However, despite the stellar run, he was not included in the Indian squad for the Champions Trophy. Now there are conversations of him being on the plane for the England tour to represent India A. On the other hand, Kumble’s words have given weight to the conversation to include him in the main 15-man squad for the England tour, starting on June 20 at Headingley in Leeds. Nair’s last Test match for India came in March 2017 as India beat Australia by eight wickets in Dharamsala. He is also one of two players to score a triple hundred for India in Test format.

India tour of England 2025: Anil Kumble backs THIS player to succeed Virat Kohli at No.4 in Tests

<p>Former India spinner Anil Kumble believes that Varun Chakaravarthy got an opportunity because India had already qualified for the semis in the Champions Trophy. Kumble, however, acknowledged that Varun has consistently won the matches for India in the last 18 months or so.</p>
<p>"I think Varun has been exceptional in the last 1-1.5 years, consistently winning matches for whichever team he has played for, whether it's Tamil Nadu or KKR or for India in T20Is," Kumble said while speaking on ESPNcricinfo Match Day on Mar 2 during the India vs New Zealand game.&nbsp;</p>
<p>"And now, today, getting an opportunity [in ODIs], because obviously India had already qualified," he added.</p>
<p><strong>Also Read:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/champions-trophy-i-always-believe-former-coach-shastri-backs-varun-to-come-good-in-semis-8774663">'I always believe...,' former coach Shastri backs Varun to come good in semis</a></p>
<p>India played four spinners in their last group match in Dubai, their venue for the tournament, and defended 249 runs. Each of India's spinners took a wicket, with Varun taking 5/42 as India won the match by 44 runs.</p>
<p>Kumble also acknowledged that the conditions and pitch in Dubai favours India for the semi-final against Australia on March 4 and the final as well, if India make it.</p>
<p>"But going by the pitch and the conditions perhaps for the semi-final and hopefully for India, the final, this certainly augurs well."</p>
<p>"And if this is the kind of pitch India will continue to play on in Dubai, then this four-pronged spin attack would be really a challenge for any team. Australia would find it extremely difficult to manoeuvre these four spinners," said the former coach and Test skipper.</p>
<p>Dubai was selected as the venue after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) decided not to send the Indian team to Pakistan for the tournament due to political tensions.</p>
<p>Post multiple rounds of talks with all the participating teams, the ICC, PCB, and BCCI agreed upon hosting the tournament under a hybrid model.</p>

Champions Trophy: Ex-India spinner Anil Kumble acknowledged that Varun Chakaravarthy has consistently won the matches for India in last 18 months or so. Cricket Sports

Former India spinner Anil Kumble believes that Varun Chakaravarthy got an opportunity because India had already qualified for the semis in the Champions Trophy. Kumble, however, acknowledged that Varun has consistently won the matches for India in the last 18 months or so. "I think Varun has been exceptional in the last 1-1.5 years, consistently winning matches for whichever team he has played for, whether it's Tamil Nadu or KKR or for India in T20Is," Kumble said while speaking on ESPNcricinfo Match Day on Mar 2 during the India vs New Zealand game. "And now, today, getting an opportunity [in ODIs], because obviously India had already qualified," he added. Also Read: 'I always believe...,' former coach Shastri backs Varun to come good in semis India played four spinners in their last group match in Dubai, their venue for the tournament, and defended 249 runs. Each of India's spinners took a wicket, with Varun taking 5/42 as India won the match by 44 runs. Kumble also acknowledged that the conditions and pitch in Dubai favours India for the semi-final against Australia on March 4 and the final as well, if India make it. "But going by the pitch and the conditions perhaps for the semi-final and hopefully for India, the final, this certainly augurs well." "And if this is the kind of pitch India will continue to play on in Dubai, then this four-pronged spin attack would be really a challenge for any team. Australia would find it extremely difficult to manoeuvre these four spinners," said the former coach and Test skipper. Dubai was selected as the venue after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) decided not to send the Indian team to Pakistan for the tournament due to political tensions. Post multiple rounds of talks with all the participating teams, the ICC, PCB, and BCCI agreed upon hosting the tournament under a hybrid model.

Champions Trophy: Ex-spinner Kumble says Varun got 'opportunity because India qualified for semis'

<p data-start="0" data-end="253">Former India spinner and head coach <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/anil-kumble">Anil Kumble</a> believes South Africa's pace trio&mdash;Marco Jansen, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/kagiso-rabada">Kagiso Rabada</a>, and Lungi Ngidi&mdash;possess the variety needed to dominate even in batting-friendly conditions, as demonstrated in the ongoing <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/champions-trophy">Champions Trophy</a>.</p>
<p data-start="255" data-end="633">On Saturday (March 1), the unbeaten Proteas secured their place in the semi-finals with a commanding victory over England, maintaining their position at the top of Group B. They started their campaign with a resounding 107-run win against Afghanistan, followed by a washed-out second fixture, before sealing their group stage with a convincing seven-wicket win over the Three Lions.</p>
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<p data-start="635" data-end="801">South Africa&rsquo;s pace attack has been instrumental in their success, restricting England to 179 and Afghanistan to 208&mdash;the two lowest totals in the tournament so far.</p>
<p data-start="803" data-end="1121">"I think one good thing about South Africa is that all three of their fast bowlers that played today&mdash;of course, Mulder is the one who bowls in the middle overs&mdash;but if you look at the three tall fast bowlers, all of them are really tall. And all of them are different," Kumble was quoted saying on ESPNcricinfo&rsquo;s <em data-start="1102" data-end="1113">Match Day</em> show.</p>
<h2 data-start="803" data-end="1121">South Africa's lethal trio attack</h2>
<p data-start="1123" data-end="1274">The trio of Rabada, Ngidi, and Jansen has taken 11 wickets in just two matches, making them one of the most effective pace attacks in the tournament.</p>
<p data-start="1276" data-end="1538">"Their angles are very different. Rabada is very classical, whereas Ngidi&rsquo;s action makes him awkward to face, and Marco Jansen comes at such height. So, all three are very different, and that&rsquo;s exactly what you want in one-day cricket&mdash;variation," Kumble added.</p>
<p data-start="1540" data-end="1743">"Even on a flat track, it&rsquo;s not easy for batters to line them up because of their distinct styles. That&rsquo;s something South Africa can feel confident about as they head into the knockout stage," he said.</p>
<p data-start="1745" data-end="1993">Jansen, the towering left-arm pacer, spearheaded South Africa&rsquo;s bowling attack against England on a lifeless Karachi pitch. Using his height to generate bounce, he dismantled England&rsquo;s top order in the powerplay, putting his team in firm control.</p>
<p data-start="1995" data-end="2229">"I think he's still very young, although he has played quite a lot of cricket. He has certainly matured. These three wickets will give him confidence. You can also see his athleticism in the field with his catches," Kumble said.</p>
<p data-start="2231" data-end="2504">"He has improved a lot with his batting as well, contributing on many occasions for South Africa. In that sense, he&rsquo;s a complete package at No. 7 or No. 8. And with the ball, he can swing the new ball back in, making it difficult for batters to handle him," Kumble noted.</p>
<p data-start="2506" data-end="2704" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">"We saw that with Phil Salt&mdash;it just took off steeply, and he couldn&rsquo;t get over it. That&rsquo;s the kind of variety you need in your bowling attack, and South Africa has plenty of it," he signed off.</p>

Cricket, Sports: The unbeaten Proteas secured their place in the semi-finals with a commanding victory over England, maintaining their position at the top of Group B

Former India spinner and head coach Anil Kumble believes South Africa's pace trio—Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, and Lungi Ngidi—possess the variety needed to dominate even in batting-friendly conditions, as demonstrated in the ongoing Champions Trophy. On Saturday (March 1), the unbeaten Proteas secured their place in the semi-finals with a commanding victory over England, maintaining their position at the top of Group B. They started their campaign with a resounding 107-run win against Afghanistan, followed by a washed-out second fixture, before sealing their group stage with a convincing seven-wicket win over the Three Lions. Also Read: 'Virat Kohli's fighting spirit, energy and passion make him a great', says former West Indies batting legend South Africa’s pace attack has been instrumental in their success, restricting England to 179 and Afghanistan to 208—the two lowest totals in the tournament so far. "I think one good thing about South Africa is that all three of their fast bowlers that played today—of course, Mulder is the one who bowls in the middle overs—but if you look at the three tall fast bowlers, all of them are really tall. And all of them are different," Kumble was quoted saying on ESPNcricinfo’s Match Day show. South Africa's lethal trio attack The trio of Rabada, Ngidi, and Jansen has taken 11 wickets in just two matches, making them one of the most effective pace attacks in the tournament. "Their angles are very different. Rabada is very classical, whereas Ngidi’s action makes him awkward to face, and Marco Jansen comes at such height. So, all three are very different, and that’s exactly what you want in one-day cricket—variation," Kumble added. "Even on a flat track, it’s not easy for batters to line them up because of their distinct styles. That’s something South Africa can feel confident about as they head into the knockout stage," he said. Jansen, the towering left-arm pacer, spearheaded South Africa’s bowling attack against England on a lifeless Karachi pitch. Using his height to generate bounce, he dismantled England’s top order in the powerplay, putting his team in firm control. "I think he's still very young, although he has played quite a lot of cricket. He has certainly matured. These three wickets will give him confidence. You can also see his athleticism in the field with his catches," Kumble said. "He has improved a lot with his batting as well, contributing on many occasions for South Africa. In that sense, he’s a complete package at No. 7 or No. 8. And with the ball, he can swing the new ball back in, making it difficult for batters to handle him," Kumble noted. "We saw that with Phil Salt—it just took off steeply, and he couldn’t get over it. That’s the kind of variety you need in your bowling attack, and South Africa has plenty of it," he signed off.

Champions Trophy: ‘Angle, quality & variety’ make South Africa’s bowling attack complete, says former India spinner

<p>Former India spinner and coach <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/anil-kumble" rel="dofollow">Anil Kumble</a> has spotted a loophole in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/virat-kohli" rel="dofollow">Virat Kohli</a>&rsquo;s game amid his lean patch across formats. Even though Kohli hit a Test hundred in Perth in November, his bat hasn&rsquo;t clicked (the way) it used to for several months now. His dismissal against Bangladesh in the Champions Trophy game echoes the same concerns.</p>
<p>So, where does the problem lie? His technique, temperament, or something else has restricted him from scoring big. Kumble perhaps has the answer.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Having played and coached different versions of Kohli, Kumble knows a thing or two about his game more than anyone else. Commenting on his form, Kumble feels the batting stalwart is perhaps trying too hard to catch up with his rhythm. Doing that has put him under pressure, pulling him away from being relaxed, and with all clubbed together, he&rsquo;s unable to score runs. &nbsp;</p>
<p>"Having been through a lean patch, so to speak, especially in white-ball cricket - he hasn't had that kind of run for a long period of time - I feel he's trying a bit too hard," Kumble said on ESPNcricinfo Match Day.&nbsp;</p>
<p>"You have that in players who have been there and done that before, and everyone sort of looks up to you saying he's the guy who's going to take the game away, and he's the one guy who is the important man in the team.</p>
<p>"I think he's trying a bit too hard. You can see that in the way he is going about his innings. He just needs to not worry about it. Rohit [Sharma] comes in there, has the freedom because there is plenty of batting, and all of them are in great form. Similarly, for Virat, he just needs to come in and not worry about anything else,&rdquo; Kumble noted.</p>
<h2>Kohli&rsquo;s struggle against spin</h2>
<p>Virat Kohli&rsquo;s last six dismissals have come against spin, five of which to leg spinners. Speaking on his ability to play spin, Kumble said that when in form, Kohli is great against turning deliveries; however, on current form, he is trying too hard to score, giving the opposition an extra chance of dismissing him.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Instead, he suggested that the right-handed batter must feel composed about his game and concentrate on rotating strike against the spinners,&nbsp;something he does well and is known for.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Besides, Kumble also feels Kohli must take a step back in his game and approach (about the outcome), adding he needs to relax a bit and worry less about the results.</p>
<p>"To start off against spin, on surfaces like that, you need a lot of confidence. He's certainly trying too hard to manoeuvre that," Kumble said.&nbsp;</p>
<p>"He's a good player of spin when he's in form, when he's wanting to just knock singles off and keep rotating the strike. Now he's trying too hard to score runs rather than just manoeuvre, and that's been his game plan.</p>
<p>"All players go through tough moments in their career, but I get a feeling watching him bat, I think he is putting a lot more pressure on himself. He just needs to relax a little bit and not worry too much about the outcome of what happens on the field rather than just go out there and have the freedom to just go and play naturally, what he does really well,&rdquo; he added.</p>
<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

Sports, Cricket: Speaking on his ability to play spin, Kumble said Kohli is great against turning deliveries; however, on current form, he is trying too hard to score against it.

Former India spinner and coach Anil Kumble has spotted a loophole in Virat Kohli’s game amid his lean patch across formats. Even though Kohli hit a Test hundred in Perth in November, his bat hasn’t clicked (the way) it used to for several months now. His dismissal against Bangladesh in the Champions Trophy game echoes the same concerns. So, where does the problem lie? His technique, temperament, or something else has restricted him from scoring big. Kumble perhaps has the answer. Also read | Champions Trophy, IND vs BAN: India batter Virat Kohli fails with bat but still creates a record Having played and coached different versions of Kohli, Kumble knows a thing or two about his game more than anyone else. Commenting on his form, Kumble feels the batting stalwart is perhaps trying too hard to catch up with his rhythm. Doing that has put him under pressure, pulling him away from being relaxed, and with all clubbed together, he’s unable to score runs. "Having been through a lean patch, so to speak, especially in white-ball cricket - he hasn't had that kind of run for a long period of time - I feel he's trying a bit too hard," Kumble said on ESPNcricinfo Match Day. "You have that in players who have been there and done that before, and everyone sort of looks up to you saying he's the guy who's going to take the game away, and he's the one guy who is the important man in the team. "I think he's trying a bit too hard. You can see that in the way he is going about his innings. He just needs to not worry about it. Rohit [Sharma] comes in there, has the freedom because there is plenty of batting, and all of them are in great form. Similarly, for Virat, he just needs to come in and not worry about anything else,” Kumble noted. Kohli’s struggle against spin Virat Kohli’s last six dismissals have come against spin, five of which to leg spinners. Speaking on his ability to play spin, Kumble said that when in form, Kohli is great against turning deliveries; however, on current form, he is trying too hard to score, giving the opposition an extra chance of dismissing him. Instead, he suggested that the right-handed batter must feel composed about his game and concentrate on rotating strike against the spinners, something he does well and is known for. Also read | Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan's Khushdil Shah doesn’t fear facing India, says ‘every team is beatable’ Besides, Kumble also feels Kohli must take a step back in his game and approach (about the outcome), adding he needs to relax a bit and worry less about the results. "To start off against spin, on surfaces like that, you need a lot of confidence. He's certainly trying too hard to manoeuvre that," Kumble said. "He's a good player of spin when he's in form, when he's wanting to just knock singles off and keep rotating the strike. Now he's trying too hard to score runs rather than just manoeuvre, and that's been his game plan. "All players go through tough moments in their career, but I get a feeling watching him bat, I think he is putting a lot more pressure on himself. He just needs to relax a little bit and not worry too much about the outcome of what happens on the field rather than just go out there and have the freedom to just go and play naturally, what he does really well,” he added. (With inputs from agencies)

Champions Trophy 2025: Kumble spots 'loophole' in Kohli's game amid lean patch concerns

<p>On February 7, 1999, Indian ace spinner <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/anil-kumble" rel="dofollow">Anil Kumble</a> became only the second player to pick ten wickets in a Test innings. He achieved the feat against Pakistan in Delhi, creating a world record - entering a unique list, which now includes just three members &ndash; all spinners.</p>
<p>On February 7, 2025, 26 years later, it&rsquo;s time we relive what happened on day four of the second Test between India and Pakistan in India&rsquo;s capital city.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Chasing 420, Pakistan got off to a flyer, with openers Saeed Anwar and Shahid Afridi adding 101 for the first wicket. Before they could make merry with that stand, Kumble broke the partnership by removing Afridi first on 41 before dismissing seasoned campaigner Ijaz Ahmed, trapped in the front on a first-ball duck. That, however, was the beginning of the end of the Pakistani innings.</p>
<p>Kumble then picked four quick wickets, tearing through Pakistan&rsquo;s middle order, accounting for Inzamam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Yousuf, Moin Khan and Anwar and reducing Pakistan to 128 for six in no time.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Saleem Malik and skipper <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/wasim-akram" rel="dofollow">Wasim Akram</a> tried saving the sinking ship by adding 58 runs for the seventh wicket, failing to avoid the inevitable, with Kumble returning to remove Malik on 15 (bowled) before picking two more wickets to complete nine to his name.</p>
<p>With Pakistan down to 198 for nine, Akram and his bowling partner Waqar Younis were reported to have discussed avoid giving Kumble his final and the tenth wicket. With the then Indian captain Mohammad Azharuddin doing all he can to ensure Kumble gets the final wicket and create history, he asked the bowlers (bowling rotational with Kumble) to keep it far from the wicket.</p>
<p>Seamer Javagal Srinath obeyed his captain&rsquo;s orders and kept bowling far from the batters.&nbsp;</p>
<p>With their scorecard reading 207 for nine came the moment that entered the history books and made Anil Kumble perhaps the greatest Indian spinner of all time, as he removed Akram, caught in the short leg, completing his maiden ten-wicket haul in the innings.</p>
<h3>Watch -</h3>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">4⃣0⃣3⃣ intl. games 👍<br>9⃣5⃣6⃣ intl. wickets 👌<br>Only the second bowler in Test cricket to scalp 10 wickets in an innings 👏<br><br>Wishing former <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a> captain <a href="https://twitter.com/anilkumble1074?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@anilkumble1074</a> a very happy birthday. 🎂 👏<br><br>Let's revisit his brilliant 1⃣0⃣-wicket haul against Pakistan 🎥 🔽 <a href="https://t.co/BFrxNqKZsN">pic.twitter.com/BFrxNqKZsN</a></p>
&mdash; BCCI (@BCCI) <a href="https://twitter.com/BCCI/status/1449585966801379329?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 17, 2021</a></blockquote>
<h2>Who else has done it?</h2>
<p>While former England spinner Jim Laker was the first bowler ever to achieve this feat against Australia during the 1959 Manchester Test, returning with 19 wickets in the match, ten in one inning and nine in the second, New Zealand&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/new-zealands-ajaz-patel-creates-history-claims-all-ten-wickets-in-a-test-innings-against-india-434061" rel="dofollow">Ajaz Patel is the latest to unlock this milestone</a>, picking ten wickets in an innings against India in Mumbai in 2021.</p>

Sports, Cricket: While Jim Laker was the first bowler to achieve this feat in 1959 against Australia, NZ's Ajaz Patel is the latest to achieve it, doing it against India in 2021. 

On February 7, 1999, Indian ace spinner Anil Kumble became only the second player to pick ten wickets in a Test innings. He achieved the feat against Pakistan in Delhi, creating a world record - entering a unique list, which now includes just three members – all spinners. On February 7, 2025, 26 years later, it’s time we relive what happened on day four of the second Test between India and Pakistan in India’s capital city. Also read | ‘Harshit Rana ODI debut ends Bumrah’s Champions Trophy comeback hopes’ Chasing 420, Pakistan got off to a flyer, with openers Saeed Anwar and Shahid Afridi adding 101 for the first wicket. Before they could make merry with that stand, Kumble broke the partnership by removing Afridi first on 41 before dismissing seasoned campaigner Ijaz Ahmed, trapped in the front on a first-ball duck. That, however, was the beginning of the end of the Pakistani innings. Kumble then picked four quick wickets, tearing through Pakistan’s middle order, accounting for Inzamam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Yousuf, Moin Khan and Anwar and reducing Pakistan to 128 for six in no time. Saleem Malik and skipper Wasim Akram tried saving the sinking ship by adding 58 runs for the seventh wicket, failing to avoid the inevitable, with Kumble returning to remove Malik on 15 (bowled) before picking two more wickets to complete nine to his name. With Pakistan down to 198 for nine, Akram and his bowling partner Waqar Younis were reported to have discussed avoid giving Kumble his final and the tenth wicket. With the then Indian captain Mohammad Azharuddin doing all he can to ensure Kumble gets the final wicket and create history, he asked the bowlers (bowling rotational with Kumble) to keep it far from the wicket. Seamer Javagal Srinath obeyed his captain’s orders and kept bowling far from the batters. With their scorecard reading 207 for nine came the moment that entered the history books and made Anil Kumble perhaps the greatest Indian spinner of all time, as he removed Akram, caught in the short leg, completing his maiden ten-wicket haul in the innings. Watch - 4⃣0⃣3⃣ intl. games 👍 9⃣5⃣6⃣ intl. wickets 👌 Only the second bowler in Test cricket to scalp 10 wickets in an innings 👏 Wishing former #TeamIndia captain @anilkumble1074 a very happy birthday. 🎂 👏 Let's revisit his brilliant 1⃣0⃣-wicket haul against Pakistan 🎥 🔽 pic.twitter.com/BFrxNqKZsN — BCCI (@BCCI) October 17, 2021 Who else has done it? While former England spinner Jim Laker was the first bowler ever to achieve this feat against Australia during the 1959 Manchester Test, returning with 19 wickets in the match, ten in one inning and nine in the second, New Zealand’s Ajaz Patel is the latest to unlock this milestone, picking ten wickets in an innings against India in Mumbai in 2021.

#OTD in 1999 - Anil Kumble floored Pakistan with historic 10/74 in Delhi - Watch

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<p>R Ashwin shocked the cricketing fraternity by announcing his international retirement soon after the third Test between India and Australia, at The Gabba, Brisbane, ended in a draw. Ashwin ended his illustrious career with 537 Test scalps, only behind Anil Kumble (who tops the list for India with 619 wickets) and 228 wickets in white-ball formats.</p></p>
<p>Ashwin had a real chance of surpassing Kumble to become India's highest wicket-taker in the purest format. However, he retired in the middle of the ongoing 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT). Thus, Kumble reacted to his retirement and expressed his disappointment as he was backing Ashwin to surpass his wicket-tally.</p>
<p>"Congratulations, Ash, on a fantastic career. You’ve been a champion bowler for India, a champion all-rounder for India. You’ll certainly be missed. It’s not that easy, carrying that kind of expectation day in and day out. You’ve done it right throughout your career. You’ve been a match-winner for India, and Team India will certainly miss you," Kumble said in a video shared by ESPNcricinfo.</p>
<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/bgt-2024-25-it-doesnt-help-cheteshwar-pujara-reveals-reason-behind-rohits-struggles-at-number-6-785179">BGT 2024-25: 'It doesn't help...,' Cheteshwar Pujara reveals reason behind Rohit's struggles at number 6</a></strong></p>
<p>"I, for one, am a bit disappointed that you ended your career today at the international level. Ideally, I would have wanted to see you go beyond 619, but you have your reasons for that," Kumble further opined.</p>
<p>"All the best to you in your second chapter. And I am sure it will be as glorious as chapter one. So, Ash, here’s to a fantastic career that you’ve had for India. And congratulations once again. All the very best. Catch you soon," the former Indian captain added.</p>
<p>Ashwin ends his career as India's second-highest wicket-taker in international cricket, finishing with 765 victims. Only Kumble is ahead of him, with 953 scalps. </p>


Former India spinner Anil Kumble reacted to R Ashwin's sudden international retirement, expressing his disappointment as he wanted Ashwin to surpass his Test wicket tally (619).



New Delhi, India R Ashwin shocked the cricketing fraternity by announcing his international retirement soon after the third Test between India and Australia, at The Gabba, Brisbane, ended in a draw. Ashwin ended his illustrious career with 537 Test scalps, only behind Anil Kumble (who tops the list for India with 619 wickets) and 228 wickets in white-ball formats. Ashwin had a real chance of surpassing Kumble to become India's highest wicket-taker in the purest format. However, he retired in the middle of the ongoing 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT). Thus, Kumble reacted to his retirement and expressed his disappointment as he was backing Ashwin to surpass his wicket-tally. "Congratulations, Ash, on a fantastic career. You’ve been a champion bowler for India, a champion all-rounder for India. You’ll certainly be missed. It’s not that easy, carrying that kind of expectation day in and day out. You’ve done it right throughout your career. You’ve been a match-winner for India, and Team India will certainly miss you," Kumble said in a video shared by ESPNcricinfo. Also read: BGT 2024-25: 'It doesn't help...,' Cheteshwar Pujara reveals reason behind Rohit's struggles at number 6 "I, for one, am a bit disappointed that you ended your career today at the international level. Ideally, I would have wanted to see you go beyond 619, but you have your reasons for that," Kumble further opined. "All the best to you in your second chapter. And I am sure it will be as glorious as chapter one. So, Ash, here’s to a fantastic career that you’ve had for India. And congratulations once again. All the very best. Catch you soon," the former Indian captain added. Ashwin ends his career as India's second-highest wicket-taker in international cricket, finishing with 765 victims. Only Kumble is ahead of him, with 953 scalps.

'Bit disappointed you retired, wanted you to go past 619': Anil Kumble reacts to Ashwin's retirement

<p>R Ashwin shocked the cricketing fraternity by announcing his international retirement soon after the third Test between India and Australia, at The Gabba, Brisbane, ended in a draw. Ashwin ended his illustrious career with 537 Test scalps, only behind Anil Kumble (who tops the list for India with 619 wickets) and 228 wickets in white-ball formats.</p>

<p>Ashwin had a real chance of surpassing Kumble to become India's highest wicket-taker in the purest format. However, he retired in the middle of the ongoing 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT). Thus, Kumble reacted to his retirement and expressed his disappointment as he was backing Ashwin to surpass his wicket-tally.</p>

<p>"Congratulations, Ash, on a fantastic career. You’ve been a champion bowler for India, a champion all-rounder for India. You’ll certainly be missed. It’s not that easy, carrying that kind of expectation day in and day out. You’ve done it right throughout your career. You’ve been a match-winner for India, and Team India will certainly miss you," Kumble said in a video shared by ESPNcricinfo.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/bgt-2024-25-it-doesnt-help-cheteshwar-pujara-reveals-reason-behind-rohits-struggles-at-number-6-785179">BGT 2024-25: 'It doesn't help...,' Cheteshwar Pujara reveals reason behind Rohit's struggles at number 6</a></strong></p>

<p>"I, for one, am a bit disappointed that you ended your career today at the international level. Ideally, I would have wanted to see you go beyond 619, but you have your reasons for that," Kumble further opined.</p>

<p>"All the best to you in your second chapter. And I am sure it will be as glorious as chapter one. So, Ash, here’s to a fantastic career that you’ve had for India. And congratulations once again. All the very best. Catch you soon," the former Indian captain added.</p>

<p>Ashwin ends his career as India's second-highest wicket-taker in international cricket, finishing with 765 victims. Only Kumble is ahead of him, with 953 scalps.&nbsp;</p>


R Ashwin shocked the cricketing fraternity by announcing his international retirement soon after the third Test between India and Australia, at The Gabba, Brisbane, ended in a draw.

R Ashwin shocked the cricketing fraternity by announcing his international retirement soon after the third Test between India and Australia, at The Gabba, Brisbane, ended in a draw. Ashwin ended his illustrious career with 537 Test scalps, only behind Anil Kumble (who tops the list for India with 619 wickets) and 228 wickets in white-ball formats. Ashwin had a real chance of surpassing Kumble to become India's highest wicket-taker in the purest format. However, he retired in the middle of the ongoing 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT). Thus, Kumble reacted to his retirement and expressed his disappointment as he was backing Ashwin to surpass his wicket-tally. "Congratulations, Ash, on a fantastic career. You’ve been a champion bowler for India, a champion all-rounder for India. You’ll certainly be missed. It’s not that easy, carrying that kind of expectation day in and day out. You’ve done it right throughout your career. You’ve been a match-winner for India, and Team India will certainly miss you," Kumble said in a video shared by ESPNcricinfo. Also read: BGT 2024-25: 'It doesn't help...,' Cheteshwar Pujara reveals reason behind Rohit's struggles at number 6 "I, for one, am a bit disappointed that you ended your career today at the international level. Ideally, I would have wanted to see you go beyond 619, but you have your reasons for that," Kumble further opined. "All the best to you in your second chapter. And I am sure it will be as glorious as chapter one. So, Ash, here’s to a fantastic career that you’ve had for India. And congratulations once again. All the very best. Catch you soon," the former Indian captain added. Ashwin ends his career as India's second-highest wicket-taker in international cricket, finishing with 765 victims. Only Kumble is ahead of him, with 953 scalps.

<p>India is focused on the three-match Test series versus New Zealand, at home, which got underway on Wednesday (Oct 16). However, they have one eye on the forthcoming five-match Test series in Australia, starting on Nov 22 in Perth. There are reports that Indian captain Rohit Sharma might miss the first Test, in Perth, due to personal reasons. In this case, it will be interesting to see who leads and also opens for India. While they have two good options in the form of Shubman Gill and KL Rahul, former Indian spinner Anil Kumble feels Gill should not be promoted to fill in for Rohit. Starting his Test career as an opener, the right-hander has moved to the No. 3 slot, succeeding Cheteshwar Pujara.</p>

<h2><strong>'There's KL Rahul who&nbsp;is synonymous with change and adapting to whatever the team wants'</strong></h2>

<p>"You know he (Shubman) is exceptionally talented, skilful and he's done that. He's been to Australia before. Like you mentioned, in Brisbane, he got a wonderful fifty there and he knows the conditions," Kumble told the broadcasters during a rain-marred Day 1 of the India-NZ first Test on Wednesday in Bengaluru.</p>

<p>He further opined, "I don't want to change that. I know there's a temptation to push Shubman Gill because Rohit is not available in the first Test. But, there's always KL Rahul, synonymous&nbsp;with change and adapting to whatever the team wants. Whether you want to open the batting or keep wickets, Rahul Dravid did that, now KL Rahul is doing that."</p>

<p>Rahul started his Test career as an opener but has now moved to the lower-order&nbsp;recently.</p>

<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/cricket-australia-announces-ashes-2025-26-fixtures-gabba-to-host-day-night-test-match-767931">Cricket Australia announces Ashes 2025-26 fixtures, Gabba to host day-night Test match</a></strong></p>

<p>Kumble also spoke on&nbsp;how Gill at No. 3 will be crucial for India's success in Australia&nbsp;and stated that his playing style is a lot different than Rahul Dravid and Pujara (who owned that slot for a long period before him).</p>

<p>He mentioned, "You said, for the last 25 years, there have been only two players who have been consistently playing (at one down) and it's a tough role. I mean, both those batsmen, Rahul and Cheteshwar, contributed immensely during that period, and you know you have to balance it out. You could probably be batting the second ball of the test match, or you could be batting much later when the conditions are easier."</p>

<p>"But more often than not, you get in there to control that first session and see off the new ball because we know that the Kookaburra Ball after the 1st 25 hours, the best time to bat is between the 30th over and the 60th over. And that's what these two batters did throughout their careers, ensuring that the team was safe and the four number four, number five and number six batters, came in much later into the lineup so that they could comfortably bat and score the runs.</p>

<p>"So Shubman will have to play that role very specifically in Australia. He may have to change a little bit based on the conditions. He has the ability (to do that) as well," Kumble added.</p>

<p>Gill has played 27 Tests with&nbsp;1,656 runs at an average of&nbsp;36.80, including five hundreds and six fifties.</p>


India is focused on the three-match Test series versus New Zealand, at home, which got underway on Wednesday (Oct 16). However, they have one eye on the forthcoming five-match Test series in Australia, starting on Nov 22 in Perth.

India is focused on the three-match Test series versus New Zealand, at home, which got underway on Wednesday (Oct 16). However, they have one eye on the forthcoming five-match Test series in Australia, starting on Nov 22 in Perth. There are reports that Indian captain Rohit Sharma might miss the first Test, in Perth, due to personal reasons. In this case, it will be interesting to see who leads and also opens for India. While they have two good options in the form of Shubman Gill and KL Rahul, former Indian spinner Anil Kumble feels Gill should not be promoted to fill in for Rohit. Starting his Test career as an opener, the right-hander has moved to the No. 3 slot, succeeding Cheteshwar Pujara. 'There's KL Rahul who is synonymous with change and adapting to whatever the team wants' "You know he (Shubman) is exceptionally talented, skilful and he's done that. He's been to Australia before. Like you mentioned, in Brisbane, he got a wonderful fifty there and he knows the conditions," Kumble told the broadcasters during a rain-marred Day 1 of the India-NZ first Test on Wednesday in Bengaluru. He further opined, "I don't want to change that. I know there's a temptation to push Shubman Gill because Rohit is not available in the first Test. But, there's always KL Rahul, synonymous with change and adapting to whatever the team wants. Whether you want to open the batting or keep wickets, Rahul Dravid did that, now KL Rahul is doing that." Rahul started his Test career as an opener but has now moved to the lower-order recently. Also read: Cricket Australia announces Ashes 2025-26 fixtures, Gabba to host day-night Test match Kumble also spoke on how Gill at No. 3 will be crucial for India's success in Australia and stated that his playing style is a lot different than Rahul Dravid and Pujara (who owned that slot for a long period before him). He mentioned, "You said, for the last 25 years, there have been only two players who have been consistently playing (at one down) and it's a tough role. I mean, both those batsmen, Rahul and Cheteshwar, contributed immensely during that period, and you know you have to balance it out. You could probably be batting the second ball of the test match, or you could be batting much later when the conditions are easier." "But more often than not, you get in there to control that first session and see off the new ball because we know that the Kookaburra Ball after the 1st 25 hours, the best time to bat is between the 30th over and the 60th over. And that's what these two batters did throughout their careers, ensuring that the team was safe and the four number four, number five and number six batters, came in much later into the lineup so that they could comfortably bat and score the runs. "So Shubman will have to play that role very specifically in Australia. He may have to change a little bit based on the conditions. He has the ability (to do that) as well," Kumble added. Gill has played 27 Tests with 1,656 runs at an average of 36.80, including five hundreds and six fifties.

Ind vs Aus: Anil Kumble feels Shubman Gill should not open in Rohit Sharma's absence, names his pick

<p>It was rain-curtailed yet impactful Day 1 of the second Test match between India and Bangladesh as the hosts began their quest for a whitewash over their neighbours. With just 35 overs bowled on Day 1 of the Kanpur Test, the match was called off with Ravichandran Ashwin adding one more feather to his hat. With his solitary wicket on the day, he broke Anil Kumble’s record for most wickets on Asian soil for an Indian.</p>

<h2><strong>Rain plays spoilsport</strong></h2>

<p>Having won the toss after a delayed start to the match, Rohit Sharma became the first captain in 60 years to choose bowling. The Indian skipper’s decision proved to be worthy as they got the better of Zakir Hasan for a duck having faced 24 balls before heading back to the pavilion. Shadman Islam soon followed him as he was dismissed for 24 off 36 balls. The partnership of skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto (31) and Mominul Haque restructured the innings.</p>

<p>Rain would again play its part as the umpires finally decided to call off Day 1 at 2:56 pm. At the Stumps on Day 1, Mominul Haque was batting on 40 while Mushfiqur Rahim was on 6 with Bangladesh on 107/3. Akash Deep scalped two wickets while Ashwin bagged one in a day-curtailed contest.</p>

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<h2><strong>Ashwin breaks Kumble’s record</strong></h2>

<p>On the fifth ball of the 29th over, Ashwin scalped the wicket of Shanto which saw him write yet another chapter in his illustrious career. The veteran all-rounder now has 420 wickets in the Test format on Asian soil surpassing Kumble’s tally. In fact, only Sri Lanka’s Muttiah Muralitharan with 612 wickets has more success on Asian soil.</p>

<h2><strong>Most Test wickets in Asia</strong></h2>

<p>612 M Muralidaran</p>

<p>420 R Ashwin*</p>

<p>419 Anil Kumble</p>

<p>354 Rangana Herath</p>

<p>300 Harbhajan Singh</p>

<p>India will look to take advantage of the overcast conditions in Kanpur on Day 2 as they look to stamp their authority on the contest.</p>


It was rain-curtailed yet impactful Day 1 of the second Test match between India and Bangladesh as the hosts began their quest for a whitewash over their neighbours.

It was rain-curtailed yet impactful Day 1 of the second Test match between India and Bangladesh as the hosts began their quest for a whitewash over their neighbours. With just 35 overs bowled on Day 1 of the Kanpur Test, the match was called off with Ravichandran Ashwin adding one more feather to his hat. With his solitary wicket on the day, he broke Anil Kumble’s record for most wickets on Asian soil for an Indian. Rain plays spoilsport Having won the toss after a delayed start to the match, Rohit Sharma became the first captain in 60 years to choose bowling. The Indian skipper’s decision proved to be worthy as they got the better of Zakir Hasan for a duck having faced 24 balls before heading back to the pavilion. Shadman Islam soon followed him as he was dismissed for 24 off 36 balls. The partnership of skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto (31) and Mominul Haque restructured the innings. Rain would again play its part as the umpires finally decided to call off Day 1 at 2:56 pm. At the Stumps on Day 1, Mominul Haque was batting on 40 while Mushfiqur Rahim was on 6 with Bangladesh on 107/3. Akash Deep scalped two wickets while Ashwin bagged one in a day-curtailed contest. ALSO READ | Was dating an actress, she followed me to Canberra: Yuvraj Singh recalls hilarious episode from Australia tour Ashwin breaks Kumble’s record On the fifth ball of the 29th over, Ashwin scalped the wicket of Shanto which saw him write yet another chapter in his illustrious career. The veteran all-rounder now has 420 wickets in the Test format on Asian soil surpassing Kumble’s tally. In fact, only Sri Lanka’s Muttiah Muralitharan with 612 wickets has more success on Asian soil. Most Test wickets in Asia 612 M Muralidaran 420 R Ashwin* 419 Anil Kumble 354 Rangana Herath 300 Harbhajan Singh India will look to take advantage of the overcast conditions in Kanpur on Day 2 as they look to stamp their authority on the contest.

IND vs BAN: Rain plays spoilsport on Day 1 of Kanpur Test after Ravi Ashwin breaks Anil Kumble's record

<p>Former Indian spinner Anil Kumble feels Mumbai Indians (MI) skipper Hardik Pandya needs to bat up the order in IPL 2024. Ahead of MI's second game, where they lock horns with Pat Cummins-led Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Hyderabad on Wednesday (March 27), Kumble shared some advice for Hardik and stated that the all-rounder should come up the order. The new MI captain was criticised for promoting Tim David to face Rashid Khan in the end overs of Mumbai's unsuccessful 169-run chase versus Gujarat Titans (GT) on Sunday (March 24), in Ahmedabad.</p>

<p>Ahead of MI's crucial game versus SRH, Kumble opined that Hardik needs to come up the batting order and also hoped for Mumbai to learn from their mistakes. Talking on Jio Cinema, he said, "Mumbai Indians were in a great position in their first game when they needed 43 off the last 5 overs with 7 wickets in hand. They let the chase too deep. Hardik Pandya needs to come up the batting order. In T20 cricket, when you are chasing, you are looking at 19 overs and not 20. MI would be learning from the mistakes that they committed in the last game."</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2024-watch-csks-ms-dhoni-takes-incredible-full-stretch-catch-vs-gt-to-send-crowd-into-frenzy-704694">IPL 2024: WATCH | CSK's MS Dhoni takes incredible full-stretch catch vs GT to send crowd into frenzy</a></strong></p>

<p>Recalling MI's chase versus GT in their season-opener, Mumbai were well-placed at 130-4 in 16 overs and needed just 39 off the last 24 balls. However, they bottled the run-chase with Hardik demoting himself and sending David ahead despite an over in hand for Rashid. As a result, the Afghan star put a brake on the scoring rate and Mohit Sharma and Umesh Yadav's death-bowling ensured Shubman Gill-led GT won by six runs. Rashid ended with 4-0-23-0 whereas Mohit returned with 4-0-32-2 and Umesh defended 13 off the last over, removing Hardik despite being hit for two boundaries.&nbsp;</p>

<p>MI would like to get past their winless start and get off the mark when they face SRH. Cummins &amp; Co, on the other hand, are coming into this clash on the back of a narrow four-run loss to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), in Kolkata, in a high-scoring thriller.</p>


Former Indian spinner Anil Kumble feels Mumbai Indians (MI) skipper Hardik Pandya needs to bat up the order in IPL 2024. Ahead of MI's second game, where they lock horns with Pat Cummins-led Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Hyderabad on Wednesday (March 27), Kumble shared some advice for Hardik and stated that the all-rounder should come up the order.

Former Indian spinner Anil Kumble feels Mumbai Indians (MI) skipper Hardik Pandya needs to bat up the order in IPL 2024. Ahead of MI's second game, where they lock horns with Pat Cummins-led Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Hyderabad on Wednesday (March 27), Kumble shared some advice for Hardik and stated that the all-rounder should come up the order. The new MI captain was criticised for promoting Tim David to face Rashid Khan in the end overs of Mumbai's unsuccessful 169-run chase versus Gujarat Titans (GT) on Sunday (March 24), in Ahmedabad. Ahead of MI's crucial game versus SRH, Kumble opined that Hardik needs to come up the batting order and also hoped for Mumbai to learn from their mistakes. Talking on Jio Cinema, he said, "Mumbai Indians were in a great position in their first game when they needed 43 off the last 5 overs with 7 wickets in hand. They let the chase too deep. Hardik Pandya needs to come up the batting order. In T20 cricket, when you are chasing, you are looking at 19 overs and not 20. MI would be learning from the mistakes that they committed in the last game." Also read: IPL 2024: WATCH | CSK's MS Dhoni takes incredible full-stretch catch vs GT to send crowd into frenzy Recalling MI's chase versus GT in their season-opener, Mumbai were well-placed at 130-4 in 16 overs and needed just 39 off the last 24 balls. However, they bottled the run-chase with Hardik demoting himself and sending David ahead despite an over in hand for Rashid. As a result, the Afghan star put a brake on the scoring rate and Mohit Sharma and Umesh Yadav's death-bowling ensured Shubman Gill-led GT won by six runs. Rashid ended with 4-0-23-0 whereas Mohit returned with 4-0-32-2 and Umesh defended 13 off the last over, removing Hardik despite being hit for two boundaries. MI would like to get past their winless start and get off the mark when they face SRH. Cummins & Co, on the other hand, are coming into this clash on the back of a narrow four-run loss to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), in Kolkata, in a high-scoring thriller.

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<p>Dhruv Jurel played a match-winning knock for India in the fourth and penultimate Test versus England at the JSCA International Stadium in Ranchi. With a five-wicket win, Rohit Sharma-led India clinched the five-Test series&nbsp;3-1 with one game left to play. Jurel led the charge with a fine 90, reducing England's lead to only 46, and made&nbsp;a crucial 39* in India's 192-run chase, along with Shubman Gill (52*) and Rohit's 55, as the home side won a tight contest.</p>

<p>Jurel also made his presence felt behind the stumps with his proactiveness and keeping skills. Thus, he was rightly named Player of the Match. His performance in Ranchi led to many former cricketers lauding the 23-year-old. Former Indian opener Sunil Gavaskar compared him to MS Dhoni, and&nbsp;now ex-spinner Anil Kumble has also joined the bandwagon.</p>

<p>Speaking on JioCinema, Kumble said, "Dhruv Jurel certainly has all the credentials to get to where MS (Dhoni) reached in his career. He's not just shown the temperament of his technique to defence but even when he's attacking. Even in that first innings, he was very assured, he went after and then hit those big sixes."</p>

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<p>"He's been exceptional, especially of the faster bowlers...He's only going to improve. This is only his second Test and I'm sure as he starts playing more and more he'll only get better. And it only augers well for India. And to have him in a squad is exceptional. Yeah, I mean it's not been easy for KS Bharat (the other keeper-batter)," the former India head coach added.</p>

<p>Jurel made his Test debut in the third game in Rajkot, where he scored a vital 46 in the first innings. The youngster will be eager to keep going ahead in a similar manner in the fifth and final Test versus England in Dharamsala, which gets underway on March 7.</p>


Dhruv Jurel played a match-winning knock for India in the fourth and penultimate Test versus England at the JSCA International Stadium in Ranchi. With a five-wicket win, Rohit Sharma-led India clinched the five-Test series 3-1 with one game left to play.

Dhruv Jurel played a match-winning knock for India in the fourth and penultimate Test versus England at the JSCA International Stadium in Ranchi. With a five-wicket win, Rohit Sharma-led India clinched the five-Test series 3-1 with one game left to play. Jurel led the charge with a fine 90, reducing England's lead to only 46, and made a crucial 39* in India's 192-run chase, along with Shubman Gill (52*) and Rohit's 55, as the home side won a tight contest. Jurel also made his presence felt behind the stumps with his proactiveness and keeping skills. Thus, he was rightly named Player of the Match. His performance in Ranchi led to many former cricketers lauding the 23-year-old. Former Indian opener Sunil Gavaskar compared him to MS Dhoni, and now ex-spinner Anil Kumble has also joined the bandwagon. Speaking on JioCinema, Kumble said, "Dhruv Jurel certainly has all the credentials to get to where MS (Dhoni) reached in his career. He's not just shown the temperament of his technique to defence but even when he's attacking. Even in that first innings, he was very assured, he went after and then hit those big sixes." Also read: IND vs ENG: Sarfaraz Khan’s game is suited to Test cricket, feels former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly "He's been exceptional, especially of the faster bowlers...He's only going to improve. This is only his second Test and I'm sure as he starts playing more and more he'll only get better. And it only augers well for India. And to have him in a squad is exceptional. Yeah, I mean it's not been easy for KS Bharat (the other keeper-batter)," the former India head coach added. Jurel made his Test debut in the third game in Rajkot, where he scored a vital 46 in the first innings. The youngster will be eager to keep going ahead in a similar manner in the fifth and final Test versus England in Dharamsala, which gets underway on March 7.

IND vs ENG: Dhruv Jurel can reach the standards of MS Dhoni - Former spinner Anil Kumble's BIG claim

<p>Ace India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin cannot stop creating records. During the ongoing fourth Test against England in Ranchi, Ashwin surpassed veteran Anil Kumble on an elite list of Indian players with the most wickets on home soil. The moment came when he dismissed Ollie Pope on a first-ball duck trapped in the front in the second innings. With that, Ashwin registered his 351st Test wicket at home, although he dismissed first-inning centurion Joe Root soon after.</p>

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<p>Ashwin also became the fifth bowler in Test history after Muttiah Muralitharan, James Anderson, Stuart Broad and Kumble to pick 350 or more wickets at home.&nbsp;</p>

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	<li>Ravi Ashwin – 351 Wickets*</li>
	<li>Anil Kumble – 350 Wickets</li>
	<li>Harbhajan Singh – 265 Wickets</li>
	<li>Kapil Dev – 219 Wickets</li>
	<li>Ravindra Jadeja – 210* Wickets</li>
	<li>BS Chandrasekhar – 142 Wickets</li>
	<li>Bishan Singh Bedi – 137 Wickets</li>
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<p>Meanwhile, after India got all out on 307 in the first innings, and with England leading by 46 runs, India needed early breakthroughs to keep them alive in this contest. Rohit Sharma gave Ravi Ashwin the new ball to get the damage done, and the veteran did that only.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Firstly, he removed opener Ben Duckett, caught at the short leg and then got Ollie Pope trapped in front on a first-ball duck, putting England on the backfoot straightaway. His dual strikes helped India gain little momentum as they kept Zak Crawley and Root quiet for a while.</p>

<p>Ravi Ashwin returned in his second spell to remove England’s first-inning centurion Root on 11. Though the on-field umpire had first adjudged it not out, it got overturned after replays showed the ball was hitting the leg stump. With that, Ashwin picked the third wicket of the day.</p>

<h3>Ashwin back in form</h3>

<p>Ravi Ashwin made headlines in Rajkot after picking his record 500th Test wicket, becoming the second Indian after Anil Kumble to achieve this feat.&nbsp;He also became the third off-spinner after Murali and Aussies Nathan Lyon to get there.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, in the larger picture, Ashwin lacked the zeal with which he threatened touring teams over the years. Before this innings, Ashwin had been able to pick&nbsp;just 12 wickets in four Tests, including one for 83 in the first innings.</p>

<p>Picking his form at the right time, Ashwin bagged three wickets, presenting India with a chance of making a comeback in this Test.&nbsp;</p>


Ace India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin cannot stop creating records. During the ongoing fourth Test against England in Ranchi, Ashwin surpassed veteran Anil Kumble on an elite list of Indian players with the most wickets on home soil.

Ace India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin cannot stop creating records. During the ongoing fourth Test against England in Ranchi, Ashwin surpassed veteran Anil Kumble on an elite list of Indian players with the most wickets on home soil. The moment came when he dismissed Ollie Pope on a first-ball duck trapped in the front in the second innings. With that, Ashwin registered his 351st Test wicket at home, although he dismissed first-inning centurion Joe Root soon after. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE - Pumped Up & How! ⚡️ ⚡️ Relive R Ashwin's double strikes 🔽 Follow the match ▶️ https://t.co/FUbQ3Mhpq9 #TeamIndia | #INDvENG | @ashwinravi99 | @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/66dRkAjct2 — BCCI (@BCCI) February 25, 2024 × Ashwin also became the fifth bowler in Test history after Muttiah Muralitharan, James Anderson, Stuart Broad and Kumble to pick 350 or more wickets at home. List of Indians with most Test wickets at home – Ravi Ashwin – 351 Wickets* Anil Kumble – 350 Wickets Harbhajan Singh – 265 Wickets Kapil Dev – 219 Wickets Ravindra Jadeja – 210* Wickets BS Chandrasekhar – 142 Wickets Bishan Singh Bedi – 137 Wickets Meanwhile, after India got all out on 307 in the first innings, and with England leading by 46 runs, India needed early breakthroughs to keep them alive in this contest. Rohit Sharma gave Ravi Ashwin the new ball to get the damage done, and the veteran did that only. Firstly, he removed opener Ben Duckett, caught at the short leg and then got Ollie Pope trapped in front on a first-ball duck, putting England on the backfoot straightaway. His dual strikes helped India gain little momentum as they kept Zak Crawley and Root quiet for a while. Ravi Ashwin returned in his second spell to remove England’s first-inning centurion Root on 11. Though the on-field umpire had first adjudged it not out, it got overturned after replays showed the ball was hitting the leg stump. With that, Ashwin picked the third wicket of the day. Ashwin back in form Ravi Ashwin made headlines in Rajkot after picking his record 500th Test wicket, becoming the second Indian after Anil Kumble to achieve this feat. He also became the third off-spinner after Murali and Aussies Nathan Lyon to get there. However, in the larger picture, Ashwin lacked the zeal with which he threatened touring teams over the years. Before this innings, Ashwin had been able to pick just 12 wickets in four Tests, including one for 83 in the first innings. Picking his form at the right time, Ashwin bagged three wickets, presenting India with a chance of making a comeback in this Test.

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<p>Former India skipper Anil Kumble has praised England spinner Shoaib Bashir for his four-for on day 2 (Feb 24) of the fourth Test against India in Ranchi. Bashir took wickets of Shubman Gill, Rajat Patidar, Ravindra Jadeja and Yashasvi Jaiswal. His exploits made sure India (219/7) are well behind in the match - 134 runs to be exact after the end of play on Saturday.</p>

<p>“He's been very impressive. The kind of lines he bowled as an off-spinner, he's kept it outside of the right-hander's eye-line. Very few off-spinners bowl from over the stumps to right-handers these days but he's been very consistent,” said Kumble on Jio Cinema after the stumps on day 2.</p>

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<p>“He's got the pace right on this surface. And look at that length, it's fantastic to see that almost 90 per cent is in the productive area where the odd ball will jump. The beehive is perfect for an off-spinner,” Kumble added.</p>

<p>Kumble also revealed how Bashir was selected for India tour despite very little experience and praised the England management for taking a bet on the young spinner.</p>

<p>“Credit to England management for taking a punt on Bashir. What I understand is that Sir Alastair Cook was batting against Bashir and some 20 balls that Ben Stokes saw, prompted him to get him on tour to India,” noted Kumble.</p>

<p>Dhruv Jurel (30) and spinner Kuldeep Yadav (17) were on the crease and have added unbeaten 42 runs for the eighth wicket to frustrate England who were looking set to get a big lead after the hosts were 177/7.</p>

<p>Earlier, England started from their overnight score of 302/7 with Ollie Robinson and Joe Root on the crease. The duo added 102 runs for the eight wicket before Robinson, who magnificent scored 58, was taken out by Jadeja. &nbsp;England's next two wickets fell cheaply but Joe Root stayed unbeaten on 122 on the other end.</p>


Former India skipper Anil Kumble has praised England spinner Shoaib Bashir for his four-for on day 2 (Feb 24) of the fourth Test against India in Ranchi. Bashir took wickets of Shubman Gill, Rajat Patidar, Ravindra Jadeja and Yashasvi Jaiswal.

Former India skipper Anil Kumble has praised England spinner Shoaib Bashir for his four-for on day 2 (Feb 24) of the fourth Test against India in Ranchi. Bashir took wickets of Shubman Gill, Rajat Patidar, Ravindra Jadeja and Yashasvi Jaiswal. His exploits made sure India (219/7) are well behind in the match - 134 runs to be exact after the end of play on Saturday. “He's been very impressive. The kind of lines he bowled as an off-spinner, he's kept it outside of the right-hander's eye-line. Very few off-spinners bowl from over the stumps to right-handers these days but he's been very consistent,” said Kumble on Jio Cinema after the stumps on day 2. Also Read: IND vs ENG: 'Need to be mentally prepared' - Mhambrey on India's challenge of chasing on a tricky Ranchi pitch “He's got the pace right on this surface. And look at that length, it's fantastic to see that almost 90 per cent is in the productive area where the odd ball will jump. The beehive is perfect for an off-spinner,” Kumble added. Kumble also revealed how Bashir was selected for India tour despite very little experience and praised the England management for taking a bet on the young spinner. “Credit to England management for taking a punt on Bashir. What I understand is that Sir Alastair Cook was batting against Bashir and some 20 balls that Ben Stokes saw, prompted him to get him on tour to India,” noted Kumble. Dhruv Jurel (30) and spinner Kuldeep Yadav (17) were on the crease and have added unbeaten 42 runs for the eighth wicket to frustrate England who were looking set to get a big lead after the hosts were 177/7. Earlier, England started from their overnight score of 302/7 with Ollie Robinson and Joe Root on the crease. The duo added 102 runs for the eight wicket before Robinson, who magnificent scored 58, was taken out by Jadeja. England's next two wickets fell cheaply but Joe Root stayed unbeaten on 122 on the other end.

IND vs ENG, 4th Test Day 2: Anil Kumble reveals reason behind England spinner Shoaib Bashir's four-for

<p>Former India skipper Anil Kumble wants Yahsasvi Jaiswal to continue with leg spin along side his batting. Kumble made the suggestion to Jaiswal after India's 434-run win in Rajkot on Sunday, Feb 18. Jaiswal had scored a sensational 214 not out in India's second innings before&nbsp;skipper Rohit Sharma declared the innings on 430/4 to set England a target of 557 to win.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Well done on your batting. But one thing that I have seen which I want you to continue as well is that you have a natural leg spin. Yes, and action. So don't give up on that. Because you never know when that will come in handy. I know you've had a back spasm, but when you're working so much on it, go tell the skipper to give a few overs," Kumble told Jaiswal during an interaction on Jio Cinemas.</p>

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<p>"I'm always going and bowling, bowling and bowling. He (Rohit) told me to be ready, and I said yes I am ready," Jaiswal responded.</p>

<p>Thanks to Ravindra Jadeja's five-for after Jaiswal's unbeaten double ton, India now lead the five-match series 2-1.</p>

<p><strong>Stokes wants DRS scraped</strong></p>

<p>England captain Ben <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/drama-over-drs-ben-stokes-calls-for-umpires-call-scrapping-following-crawleys-second-inning-dismissal-691506">Stokes has asked for DRS to scrap</a> the umpire’s call over Zak Crawley’s dismissal in the second innings. During the ninth over of the second innings, Jasprit Bumrah trapped Crawley in front, only for the England opener to take a review immediately and lose it. Following the replays that showed the ball clip the top of the leg stump, resulting in him getting out since the umpire had adjudged it out with the naked eye, Crawley walked away in disbelief while the Indian team celebrated.</p>

<p>While Stokes admitted that such calls are not the reason behind them losing two back-to-back Tests, he said something needs to be changed in the technology, starting from the umpire’s call rule.</p>


Former India skipper Anil Kumble wants Yahsasvi Jaiswal to continue with leg spin along side his batting. Kumble made the suggestion to Jaiswal after India's 434-run win in Rajkot on Sunday, Feb 18.

Former India skipper Anil Kumble wants Yahsasvi Jaiswal to continue with leg spin along side his batting. Kumble made the suggestion to Jaiswal after India's 434-run win in Rajkot on Sunday, Feb 18. Jaiswal had scored a sensational 214 not out in India's second innings before skipper Rohit Sharma declared the innings on 430/4 to set England a target of 557 to win. "Well done on your batting. But one thing that I have seen which I want you to continue as well is that you have a natural leg spin. Yes, and action. So don't give up on that. Because you never know when that will come in handy. I know you've had a back spasm, but when you're working so much on it, go tell the skipper to give a few overs," Kumble told Jaiswal during an interaction on Jio Cinemas. Also Read: IND v ENG - We can still win this series 3-2: Ben Stokes after Rajkot Test loss "I'm always going and bowling, bowling and bowling. He (Rohit) told me to be ready, and I said yes I am ready," Jaiswal responded. Thanks to Ravindra Jadeja's five-for after Jaiswal's unbeaten double ton, India now lead the five-match series 2-1. Stokes wants DRS scraped England captain Ben Stokes has asked for DRS to scrap the umpire’s call over Zak Crawley’s dismissal in the second innings. During the ninth over of the second innings, Jasprit Bumrah trapped Crawley in front, only for the England opener to take a review immediately and lose it. Following the replays that showed the ball clip the top of the leg stump, resulting in him getting out since the umpire had adjudged it out with the naked eye, Crawley walked away in disbelief while the Indian team celebrated. While Stokes admitted that such calls are not the reason behind them losing two back-to-back Tests, he said something needs to be changed in the technology, starting from the umpire’s call rule.

IND vs ENG: 'Go tell skipper...,' Anil Kumble's suggestion to Yashasvi Jaiswal after India's win in Rajkot

<p>Former England player Nick Knight has hailed Yashasvi Jaiswal’s impact on Day 3 after the Indian opener smashed another hundred in the ongoing Test series on Saturday (Feb 17). Jaiswal, who scored 209 in the first innings of the Vizag Test followed that with another ton in Rajkot as he dominates the list for most runs in the ongoing Test series. Jaiswal scored 104 on Day 3 before retiring hurt with a back spasm in the final session of Day 3.</p>

<h2><strong>Knight in awe of Jaiswal</strong></h2>

<p>"It was an extraordinary innings, wasn't it? It was like a two-toned innings, just making sure that the side was safe. And then all of a sudden, just pressing the accelerator and playing some unbelievable cricket shots, really,” Nick said during the broadcast after Day 3.</p>

<p>The Indian batter is the highest scorer in the series and could add more to his innings of 104 runs if he returns back to bat at Niranjan Shah Stadium.&nbsp;</p>

<h3><strong>Most Runs in IND vs ENG Test Series (2024)</strong></h3>

<p>Yashasvi Jaiswal, India – 435 Runs in Six Innings</p>

<p>Ben Duckett, England – 284 Runs in Five Innings</p>

<p>Ollie Pope, England – 282 Runs in Five Innings</p>

<p>Rohit Sharma, India – 240 Runs in Six Innings</p>

<p>Shubman Gill, India – 226 Runs in Six Innings</p>

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<p>“I mean, the talent of the young man is sort of complete talent. When you look at Test match cricket, one of the first things you look for is how he does go up here? You know, can he cope with that? And with that absolutely massive tick, he's got all those options covered. Is he ok against spin? Obviously, absolutely fine," the former England cricketer added.</p>

<p>England starting the day at 207/2 lost Ben Duckett (153) early in the first session while Root (18) and Jonny Bairstow (0) also departed cheap. India entered Day 3 with no Ashwin as the spinner withdrew from the match due to personal reasons. India in the second session of Day 3 bowled out England for 319 with the visitors adding just 112 runs to their overnight total. Mohammed Siraj scalped four wickets while Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja also bagged a couple of wickets for the visits.</p>

<p>As things stand, they are England are set to face a target in excess of 400 with India already leading by 322 runs. Rohit Sharma’s side closed Day 3 at 196/2, banking on the ton of Jaiswal as they now look to dominate Day 4 and take the lead in the series.</p>


Former England player Nick Knight has hailed Yashasvi Jaiswal’s impact on Day 3 after the Indian opener smashed another hundred in the ongoing Test series on Saturday (Feb 17).

Former England player Nick Knight has hailed Yashasvi Jaiswal’s impact on Day 3 after the Indian opener smashed another hundred in the ongoing Test series on Saturday (Feb 17). Jaiswal, who scored 209 in the first innings of the Vizag Test followed that with another ton in Rajkot as he dominates the list for most runs in the ongoing Test series. Jaiswal scored 104 on Day 3 before retiring hurt with a back spasm in the final session of Day 3. Knight in awe of Jaiswal "It was an extraordinary innings, wasn't it? It was like a two-toned innings, just making sure that the side was safe. And then all of a sudden, just pressing the accelerator and playing some unbelievable cricket shots, really,” Nick said during the broadcast after Day 3. The Indian batter is the highest scorer in the series and could add more to his innings of 104 runs if he returns back to bat at Niranjan Shah Stadium. Most Runs in IND vs ENG Test Series (2024) Yashasvi Jaiswal, India – 435 Runs in Six Innings Ben Duckett, England – 284 Runs in Five Innings Ollie Pope, England – 282 Runs in Five Innings Rohit Sharma, India – 240 Runs in Six Innings Shubman Gill, India – 226 Runs in Six Innings ALSO READ | Rajkot Test, Day 3: India players wear black armband for THIS reason, Gavaskar says 'could've done it sooner' “I mean, the talent of the young man is sort of complete talent. When you look at Test match cricket, one of the first things you look for is how he does go up here? You know, can he cope with that? And with that absolutely massive tick, he's got all those options covered. Is he ok against spin? Obviously, absolutely fine," the former England cricketer added. England starting the day at 207/2 lost Ben Duckett (153) early in the first session while Root (18) and Jonny Bairstow (0) also departed cheap. India entered Day 3 with no Ashwin as the spinner withdrew from the match due to personal reasons. India in the second session of Day 3 bowled out England for 319 with the visitors adding just 112 runs to their overnight total. Mohammed Siraj scalped four wickets while Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja also bagged a couple of wickets for the visits. As things stand, they are England are set to face a target in excess of 400 with India already leading by 322 runs. Rohit Sharma’s side closed Day 3 at 196/2, banking on the ton of Jaiswal as they now look to dominate Day 4 and take the lead in the series.

IND vs ENG: Nick Knight terms Yashasvi Jaiswal’s ton ‘extraordinary’ after leading India’s charge on Day 3

<p>Former India captain Anil Kumble has praised star batter Shubman Gill and advised him to keep his aggressive nature after India extended their second innings lead on Day 3 of the Rajkot Test against England. Gill, who has drawn criticism in recent times for his batting approach is unbeaten on 65 at Day 3 and looks on course for his second hundred of the five-match Test series against England. According to Kumble, Gill should have good composure and praised him for his approach during the second innings of the Rajkot Test.</p>

<h2><strong>Kumble opines on Gill</strong></h2>

<p>"I think Shubman Gill, when his intent is aggressive, I think he's a much better player. He's looking to score runs and that's the way he plays. But when he gets subdued that's when his feet don't move and then he goes hard at the ball. But today it was a fantastic," Kumble said while speaking on the broadcast.</p>

<p>"We saw two senior pros taking India to safety in the first innings. Rohit Sharma and Jadeja. And in the second innings, these two young players certainly put India ahead of England," said Kumble.</p>

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<p>So far in the series, Gill has scored 226 runs from five innings and will look to step in after Yashasvi Jaiswal retired hurt. The Mumbai batter scored 104 and laid the foundation for India’s good start to their second innings on Day 3.</p>

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<p>England starting the day at 207/2 lost Ben Duckett (153) early in the first session while Root (18) and Jonny Bairstow (0) also departed cheap. India entered Day 3 with no Ashwin as the spinner withdrew from the match due to personal reasons. India in the second session of Day 3 bowled out England for 319 with the visitors adding just 112 runs to their overnight total. Mohammed Siraj scalped four wickets while Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja also bagged a couple of wickets for the visits.</p>

<p>As things stand, they are England are set to face a target in excess of 400 with India already leading by 322 runs. Rohit Sharma’s side closed Day 3 at 196/2, banking on the ton of Yashasvi Jaiswal who scored a hundred before he retired hurt.</p>


Former India captain Anil Kumble has praised star batter Shubman Gill and advised him to keep his aggressive nature after India extended their second innings lead on Day 3 of the Rajkot Test against England.

Former India captain Anil Kumble has praised star batter Shubman Gill and advised him to keep his aggressive nature after India extended their second innings lead on Day 3 of the Rajkot Test against England. Gill, who has drawn criticism in recent times for his batting approach is unbeaten on 65 at Day 3 and looks on course for his second hundred of the five-match Test series against England. According to Kumble, Gill should have good composure and praised him for his approach during the second innings of the Rajkot Test. Kumble opines on Gill "I think Shubman Gill, when his intent is aggressive, I think he's a much better player. He's looking to score runs and that's the way he plays. But when he gets subdued that's when his feet don't move and then he goes hard at the ball. But today it was a fantastic," Kumble said while speaking on the broadcast. "We saw two senior pros taking India to safety in the first innings. Rohit Sharma and Jadeja. And in the second innings, these two young players certainly put India ahead of England," said Kumble. × So far in the series, Gill has scored 226 runs from five innings and will look to step in after Yashasvi Jaiswal retired hurt. The Mumbai batter scored 104 and laid the foundation for India’s good start to their second innings on Day 3. ALSO READ | IND vs ENG: Yashasvi Jaiswal continues purple patch for Team India, slams second hundred in series - WATCH England starting the day at 207/2 lost Ben Duckett (153) early in the first session while Root (18) and Jonny Bairstow (0) also departed cheap. India entered Day 3 with no Ashwin as the spinner withdrew from the match due to personal reasons. India in the second session of Day 3 bowled out England for 319 with the visitors adding just 112 runs to their overnight total. Mohammed Siraj scalped four wickets while Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja also bagged a couple of wickets for the visits. As things stand, they are England are set to face a target in excess of 400 with India already leading by 322 runs. Rohit Sharma’s side closed Day 3 at 196/2, banking on the ton of Yashasvi Jaiswal who scored a hundred before he retired hurt.

IND vs ENG: Anil Kumble advises Shubman Gill to continue aggressive approach after unbeaten 65-run knock

<p>It was a monumental day for India’s Ravichandran Ashwin after the veteran spinner scalped his 500th Test wicket against England on Day 2 of the Rajkot Test on Friday (Feb 16). Ashwin, playing in his 98th Test match achieved the feat when he got the better of Zak Crawley in the 14th over and became just the second Indian bowler after Anil Kumble to reach the 500-wicket mark. Kumble would later praise the Indian star when he shared his thoughts while on broadcast duties.</p>

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<h2><strong>Kumble full of praise</strong></h2>

<p>"Ash! Congratulations. Very proud of you, for your 500 and many more. 620, 625, 700. Okay, that's where you need to finish, you know, do not think anywhere below that," Kumble said while speaking to the broadcaster.</p>

<p>"I think an outstanding, outstanding achievement started 13 years ago, 2011-12 against the West Indies. And then from there on, in the first Test itself, he picked up that fifer. It's not easy to live up to those expectations right throughout. 98 matches and 500, outstanding. I think in terms of the strike rate is less than 52 wickets, which is like that of a fast bowler," Kumble added.</p>

<h2><strong>England off to good start</strong></h2>

<p>Having bowled out India for 445 on Day 2, England made a good start to their innings as Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley stitched a partnership of 89 runs for the opening wicket. After Crawley’s wicket, Duckett continued his impressive run and scored the fastest hundred against India in the Test. It is the batter’s third Test hundred and helped England maintain the pace as they showcased the Bazball style of cricket on Indian pitches. At Stumps England were 207/2 with Duckett unbeaten on 133 while Joe Root is batting on 9.</p>

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<h2><strong>What happened in India’s innings?</strong></h2>

<p>While Ashwin was writing his name in the history books, India started Day 2 at 326/5 as Ravindra Jadeja was the first wicket to fall. The veteran all-rounder scored 112 before getting out in the opening session. Dhruv Jurel, on debut, scored 46 and was given a helping hand from Ashwin with the bat which led India to a score of 400 plus.</p>

<p>Mark Wood ended with four wickets while Rehan Ahmed ended with figures of 85/2. There were wickets a piece for Anderson, Tom Hartley and Joe Root, with the latter getting the wicket of Jadeja.</p>


It was a monumental day for India’s Ravichandran Ashwin after the veteran spinner scalped his 500th Test wicket against England on Day 2 of the Rajkot Test on Friday (Feb 16).

It was a monumental day for India’s Ravichandran Ashwin after the veteran spinner scalped his 500th Test wicket against England on Day 2 of the Rajkot Test on Friday (Feb 16). Ashwin, playing in his 98th Test match achieved the feat when he got the better of Zak Crawley in the 14th over and became just the second Indian bowler after Anil Kumble to reach the 500-wicket mark. Kumble would later praise the Indian star when he shared his thoughts while on broadcast duties. 𝗠𝘁. 𝟱𝟬𝟬! 🫡 🫡 Only the second #TeamIndia cricketer to reach this landmark in Tests 🙌 🙌 Congratulations, @ashwinravi99 👏 👏#INDvENG | @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/bP8wUs6rd0 — BCCI (@BCCI) February 16, 2024 × Kumble full of praise "Ash! Congratulations. Very proud of you, for your 500 and many more. 620, 625, 700. Okay, that's where you need to finish, you know, do not think anywhere below that," Kumble said while speaking to the broadcaster. "I think an outstanding, outstanding achievement started 13 years ago, 2011-12 against the West Indies. And then from there on, in the first Test itself, he picked up that fifer. It's not easy to live up to those expectations right throughout. 98 matches and 500, outstanding. I think in terms of the strike rate is less than 52 wickets, which is like that of a fast bowler," Kumble added. England off to good start Having bowled out India for 445 on Day 2, England made a good start to their innings as Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley stitched a partnership of 89 runs for the opening wicket. After Crawley’s wicket, Duckett continued his impressive run and scored the fastest hundred against India in the Test. It is the batter’s third Test hundred and helped England maintain the pace as they showcased the Bazball style of cricket on Indian pitches. At Stumps England were 207/2 with Duckett unbeaten on 133 while Joe Root is batting on 9. ALSO READ | Ishan Kishan skips latest Ranji Trophy final round despite BCCI's directive What happened in India’s innings? While Ashwin was writing his name in the history books, India started Day 2 at 326/5 as Ravindra Jadeja was the first wicket to fall. The veteran all-rounder scored 112 before getting out in the opening session. Dhruv Jurel, on debut, scored 46 and was given a helping hand from Ashwin with the bat which led India to a score of 400 plus. Mark Wood ended with four wickets while Rehan Ahmed ended with figures of 85/2. There were wickets a piece for Anderson, Tom Hartley and Joe Root, with the latter getting the wicket of Jadeja.

IND vs ENG: Anil Kumble full of praise for Ravi Ashwin joining 500-wicket club, says 'very proud of you'

<p>On the eve of the Rajkot Test between India and England, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Jay Shah confirmed that Rohit Sharma will captain India in the forthcoming T20 World Cup 2024 edition, to be held in West Indies and USA. At an event in the Rajkot, which saw the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium being renamed to Niranjan Shah Stadium on Wednesday (Feb 14), Shah confirmed that Hitman will lead the Men in Blue in the mega event which starts in early June. India are placed in Group A with Pakistan, USA, Canada and Ireland.</p>

<p>After the announcement from Shah, former Indian spinner Anil Kumble said that he isn't surprised with the call. Speaking to Sports18, Kumble pointed out, "The Rohit Sharma announcement, I don't think was a surprise because I certainly believe that we need that stability, especially at the top. Rohit is someone who has done exceptionally well as India's captain."</p>

<p>Kumble added, "His T20 form in the IPL hasn't been special in the last couple of years but he's a quality player. We saw against Afghanistan, when the team was struggling a bit he came and scored that wonderful hundred. It's important you have that kind of stability going into the T20 World Cup."</p>

<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rohit-sharma-will-lead-india-in-2024-t20-world-cup-hardik-to-be-his-deputy-jay-shah-690429">Rohit Sharma will lead India in 2024 T20 World Cup, Hardik to be his deputy: Jay Shah</a></strong></p>

<p>On Wednesday, Shah said in the event in Rajkot, "We may have lost the final of the 2023 ODI World Cup. But we won hearts there by winning 10 matches in a row. I am confident that India will lift the 2024 T20 World Cup under Rohit Sharma’s captaincy at Barbados."</p>

<p>Rohit -- a white-ball legend -- had not featured in India's T20I setup since their 2022 T20 World Cup semifinal loss&nbsp;to eventual winners England in Adelaide. He returned to the shortest format after 14 months during India's three T20Is versus Afghanistan, at home, early this year. The series also saw Virat Kohli's return to the format, after an equal number of months. Shah also opined on Kohli's spot with regard to the T20 WC. He said, "We will talk about him [soon]."</p>

<p>Kohli is currently on a break from international cricket due to personal reasons and has not featured in India's ongoing home Tests versus England. On Thursday (Feb 15), India and England locked horns on Day 1 of the third Test in Rajkot. Opting to bat first, India went to lunch at 93/3 with captain Rohit surpassing the 50-run mark for the first time in the series. The five-match series is currently level&nbsp;at 1-1.</p>


On the eve of the Rajkot Test between India and England, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Jay Shah confirmed that Rohit Sharma will captain India in the forthcoming T20 World Cup 2024 edition, to be held in West Indies and USA.

On the eve of the Rajkot Test between India and England, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Jay Shah confirmed that Rohit Sharma will captain India in the forthcoming T20 World Cup 2024 edition, to be held in West Indies and USA. At an event in the Rajkot, which saw the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium being renamed to Niranjan Shah Stadium on Wednesday (Feb 14), Shah confirmed that Hitman will lead the Men in Blue in the mega event which starts in early June. India are placed in Group A with Pakistan, USA, Canada and Ireland. After the announcement from Shah, former Indian spinner Anil Kumble said that he isn't surprised with the call. Speaking to Sports18, Kumble pointed out, "The Rohit Sharma announcement, I don't think was a surprise because I certainly believe that we need that stability, especially at the top. Rohit is someone who has done exceptionally well as India's captain." Kumble added, "His T20 form in the IPL hasn't been special in the last couple of years but he's a quality player. We saw against Afghanistan, when the team was struggling a bit he came and scored that wonderful hundred. It's important you have that kind of stability going into the T20 World Cup." Also read: Rohit Sharma will lead India in 2024 T20 World Cup, Hardik to be his deputy: Jay Shah On Wednesday, Shah said in the event in Rajkot, "We may have lost the final of the 2023 ODI World Cup. But we won hearts there by winning 10 matches in a row. I am confident that India will lift the 2024 T20 World Cup under Rohit Sharma’s captaincy at Barbados." Rohit -- a white-ball legend -- had not featured in India's T20I setup since their 2022 T20 World Cup semifinal loss to eventual winners England in Adelaide. He returned to the shortest format after 14 months during India's three T20Is versus Afghanistan, at home, early this year. The series also saw Virat Kohli's return to the format, after an equal number of months. Shah also opined on Kohli's spot with regard to the T20 WC. He said, "We will talk about him [soon]." Kohli is currently on a break from international cricket due to personal reasons and has not featured in India's ongoing home Tests versus England. On Thursday (Feb 15), India and England locked horns on Day 1 of the third Test in Rajkot. Opting to bat first, India went to lunch at 93/3 with captain Rohit surpassing the 50-run mark for the first time in the series. The five-match series is currently level at 1-1.

Anil Kumble not 'surprised' with Rohit Sharma confirmed to lead India in T20 World Cup! Here's why -

<p>Rohit Sharma-led India lost the first Test, of the five-match series, to England by 28 runs in Hyderabad despite taking a whopping 190-run lead. Ollie Pope (196) revived England's hopes in the second essay as they set a tricky 231-run target for the home side, who got bundled out for 202 to lose in the last over of the fourth and penultimate day. After their shocking loss, India have plenty to ponder upon before the second Test in Visakhapatnam. Ahead of the Vizag Test, former Indian spinner and coach Anil Kumble opined on India's potential XI and called for Kuldeep Yadav's inclusion.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With Ravindra Jadeja injured, as well as KL Rahul, there will be a couple of changes in India's XI for the second Test starting on Friday (Feb 2). Kumble feels Kuldeep can be drafted in especially if India feel the need to play only a solitary pacer.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking on JioCinema, Kumble stated, "I am not really sure whether you need a fourth spinner. But if India feels that they need only one fast bowler then having Kuldeep will certainly help. He will have variations but England will come and do the same things they did in Hyderabad. The wicket could be a turning one and we are expecting the pace to be quicker than this."</p>

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<p>Further, Kumble opened up on India's batting approach after the shock result in Hyderabad. In this regard, he added, "This was slow but it was a good wicket if you applied yourself. India certainly needs to buckle up with their approach to playing against spin because I felt the approach of a couple of batters wasn't positive and even the footwork wasn't what you expected."</p>

<p><b>India&nbsp;squad for the 2nd&nbsp;Test vs England:</b>&nbsp;Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shreyas Iyer, KS Bharat (wk), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah (vc), Avesh Khan, Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan, Washington Sundar, Sourabh Kumar</p>


Rohit Sharma-led India lost the first Test, of the five-match series, to England by 28 runs in Hyderabad despite taking a whopping 190-run lead. Ollie Pope (196) revived England's hopes in the second essay as they set a tricky 231-run target for the home side, who got bundled out for 202 to lose in the last over of the fourth and penultimate day.

Rohit Sharma-led India lost the first Test, of the five-match series, to England by 28 runs in Hyderabad despite taking a whopping 190-run lead. Ollie Pope (196) revived England's hopes in the second essay as they set a tricky 231-run target for the home side, who got bundled out for 202 to lose in the last over of the fourth and penultimate day. After their shocking loss, India have plenty to ponder upon before the second Test in Visakhapatnam. Ahead of the Vizag Test, former Indian spinner and coach Anil Kumble opined on India's potential XI and called for Kuldeep Yadav's inclusion. With Ravindra Jadeja injured, as well as KL Rahul, there will be a couple of changes in India's XI for the second Test starting on Friday (Feb 2). Kumble feels Kuldeep can be drafted in especially if India feel the need to play only a solitary pacer. Speaking on JioCinema, Kumble stated, "I am not really sure whether you need a fourth spinner. But if India feels that they need only one fast bowler then having Kuldeep will certainly help. He will have variations but England will come and do the same things they did in Hyderabad. The wicket could be a turning one and we are expecting the pace to be quicker than this." Also read: 'I felt my time in this world is up': Rishabh Pant on tragic accident in December 2022 × × Further, Kumble opened up on India's batting approach after the shock result in Hyderabad. In this regard, he added, "This was slow but it was a good wicket if you applied yourself. India certainly needs to buckle up with their approach to playing against spin because I felt the approach of a couple of batters wasn't positive and even the footwork wasn't what you expected." India squad for the 2nd Test vs England: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shreyas Iyer, KS Bharat (wk), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah (vc), Avesh Khan, Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan, Washington Sundar, Sourabh Kumar

If they need only one pacer, then having Kuldeep will help: Kumble on India's XI for 2nd Test vs England

<p>In a display of unity and devotion, India's top sporting personalities&nbsp;have descended upon Ayodhya&nbsp;in large numbers&nbsp;to take part in the much-anticipated Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Mandir on Monday (Jan 22). The star-studded guest list includes various sporting icons from the country such as Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli,Anil Kumble, Venkatesh Prasad and Neeraj Chopra.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Virat Kohli has reached Ayodhya after the Practice Session 😍❤️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/viratkohli?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#viratkohli</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AyodhaRamMandir?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AyodhaRamMandir</a> <a href="https://t.co/adQQyhtfy5">pic.twitter.com/adQQyhtfy5</a></p>
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<p>Other sports personalities such as Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma, MS Dhoni, Harmanpreet Kaur, Saina Nehwal, PT Usha, PV Sindhu, Pullela Gopichand, Viswanathan Anand, Rahul Dravid, Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev, Baichung Bhutia, etc. have also been invited and expected to be part of the event.</p>

<p>The Ram Mandir&nbsp;consecration ceremony&nbsp;has been a huge talking point nationwide. It&nbsp;is not only being attended by famous sports personalities but by many big names from various fields. The likes of Amitabh Bachchan, Vicky Kaushal, Katrina Kaif and Ayushman Khurana have also arrived in Ayodhya.</p>

<p>It is to be noted that Ram temple&nbsp;consecration ceremony on Monday&nbsp;in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya will take place&nbsp;exactly four years after the landmark judgement from the Supreme Court of India. The mega event will comprise the 'Pran Pratishtha' of Ram Lalla (idol of infant Lord Ram), with the rituals led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi (who has already arrived at the venue).</p>

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In a display of unity and devotion, India's top sporting personalities have descended upon Ayodhya in large numbers to take part in the much-anticipated Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Mandir on Monday (Jan 22).

In a display of unity and devotion, India's top sporting personalities have descended upon Ayodhya in large numbers to take part in the much-anticipated Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Mandir on Monday (Jan 22). The star-studded guest list includes various sporting icons from the country such as Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli,Anil Kumble, Venkatesh Prasad and Neeraj Chopra. VIDEO | Former cricketer @sachin_rt arrives in Ayodhya to attend #RamMandirPranPratishtha.#AyodhyaRamMandir pic.twitter.com/tsCzVABlmU — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) January 22, 2024 × Sachin Tendulkar has reached Ayodhya🧡 Those who are saying that Virat has arrived, I know this but no proper video has come so there is doubt#SachinTendulkar #AyodhaRamMandir #viratkohli pic.twitter.com/hMim71e9ew — 𝙒𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙣🥂 (@wrogn_edits) January 22, 2024 × Virat Kohli has reached Ayodhya after the Practice Session 😍❤️#viratkohli #AyodhaRamMandir pic.twitter.com/adQQyhtfy5 — 𝙒𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙣🥂 (@wrogn_edits) January 21, 2024 × Mithali Raj at the Ram Temple ahead of the Pran Pratishtha of Lord Rama. pic.twitter.com/YJtFs5vfww — Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) January 22, 2024 × Say it , Sing it , Roar it Jai Shree Ram 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/jY75bVyQT2 — Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad) January 22, 2024 × Also read: Ram Mandir Consecration ceremony: Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Amitabh Bachchan & more celebs arrive in Ayodhya #WATCH | Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh | Veteran cricketer Anil Kumble says, "It is a wonderful occasion, a very divine occasion. Blessed to be a part of this. It's very historic. Looking forward to seeking blessings from Ram Lalla..." pic.twitter.com/zKodiqk1bG — ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024 × Other sports personalities such as Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma, MS Dhoni, Harmanpreet Kaur, Saina Nehwal, PT Usha, PV Sindhu, Pullela Gopichand, Viswanathan Anand, Rahul Dravid, Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev, Baichung Bhutia, etc. have also been invited and expected to be part of the event. The Ram Mandir consecration ceremony has been a huge talking point nationwide. It is not only being attended by famous sports personalities but by many big names from various fields. The likes of Amitabh Bachchan, Vicky Kaushal, Katrina Kaif and Ayushman Khurana have also arrived in Ayodhya. It is to be noted that Ram temple consecration ceremony on Monday in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya will take place exactly four years after the landmark judgement from the Supreme Court of India. The mega event will comprise the 'Pran Pratishtha' of Ram Lalla (idol of infant Lord Ram), with the rituals led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi (who has already arrived at the venue). × The Ram temple has been designed in the traditional Nagara style. The dimensions of the temple is 380 feet in length, 250 feet wide and 161 feet tall. Chandrakant Sompura and his son Ashish designed the new structure ahead of the ceremony.

Ram Mandir ceremony: Tendulkar, Kumble and other sports personalities attend consecration

<p>On Monday (Oct 23), former Indian spinner Bishan Singh Bedi passed away at the age of 77. The legendary spinner represented India in 67 Tests, ending with 266 wickets. In addition, he played 10 ODIs where he took seven wickets. Bedi ended his career, spanning from 1967 to 1979, ended with 14 five-wicket hauls and a solitary ten-fer in Tests. He is regarded as one of the finest spinners and his passing away has left a huge void in Indian cricket. After the shocking news broke out, many cricketers reacted to his&nbsp;demise&nbsp;and paid their heartfelt tribute.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), former cricketers such as Sachin Tendulkar, Anil Kumble,&nbsp;Gautam Gambhir,&nbsp;Irfan Pathan, Mohammad&nbsp;Azharuddin, Dinesh Karthik, Cheteshwar Pujara paid their heartfelt tribute to Bishan Singh Bedi. Among the current lot, Virat Kohli, Mohammed Siraj, etc. have&nbsp;also reacted to the sad news.</p>

<p>The BCCI took to its official handle on X, formerly Twitter and wrote, "The BCCI mourns the sad demise of former India Test Captain and legendary spinner, Bishan Singh Bedi. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and fans in these tough times. May his soul rest in peace."</p>

<p>Kumble -- one of India's finest spinners -- wrote, "Deeply saddened to hear the loss of Bishan Paaji. He was someone who always had my back and who genuinely shared his thoughts on the game. Cricketing fraternity will miss him dearly. Heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and loved ones."</p>

<p>Meanwhile, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah also said, "Sad to hear the demise of Shri Bishan Singh Bedi. Indian Cricket has lost an icon today. Bedi Sir defined an era of cricket and he left an indelible mark on the game with his artistry as a spin bowler and his impeccable character. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Sad to hear the demise of Shri Bishan Singh Bedi. Indian Cricket has lost an icon today. Bedi Sir defined an era of cricket and he left an indelible mark on the game with his artistry as a spin bowler and his impeccable character. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and…</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Bishan Singh Bedi ji.<br />
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">"Sashu," he'd say with warmth that only he possessed. To Bishan Paaji, I wasn't just another cricketer; I was like a son. Under his nurturing guidance, I scored my first 100 in England. On chilly NZ evenings, we'd sit over meals, and I'd hang on to every story he told, every… <a href="https://t.co/z0ahschCvp">pic.twitter.com/z0ahschCvp</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Bishan singh bedi One of our best is no more. It’s a loss to our cricketing fraternity. My deep condolences to his family.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Deeply saddened to hear about the loss of Bishan Singh Bedi Sir, a legend and a true ambassador of the sport. His contribution to Indian cricket will be remembered forever.<br />
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Extremely saddened by the passing of Bishan Singh Bedi ji. His immense contribution to cricket will forever be remembered. May god give strength to his family and loved ones! <a href="https://t.co/zDpSd4aUp2">pic.twitter.com/zDpSd4aUp2</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">A legend of Indian cricket. RIP Bishan Singh Bedi Sir. My heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones 🙏</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I’m sorry to hear about Bishan Singh Bedi sir’s passing away. Sending my heartfelt condolences to his family.<br />
May his soul rest in peace. <a href="https://twitter.com/Imangadbedi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Imangadbedi</a> <a href="https://t.co/Fgw6tkAElx">pic.twitter.com/Fgw6tkAElx</a></p>
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<p>Bedi was an orthodox left-arm spinner whose bowling action made heads turn and was described as&nbsp;the most textbook one out there. Apart from outfoxing batters with his spin, the former cricketer also led India. He succeeded the great&nbsp;Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi in 1976 with his first Test victory coming against the mighty West Indies.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After his cricketing journey, Bedi honed the skills of the next crop of Indian cricketers and made a big mark on the domestic circuit. He was always known for calling a spade a spade and remained vocal on sharing his views on Indian cricket.&nbsp;</p>


On Monday (Oct 23), former Indian spinner Bishan Singh Bedi passed away at the age of 77. The legendary spinner represented India in 67 Tests, ending with 266 wickets.

On Monday (Oct 23), former Indian spinner Bishan Singh Bedi passed away at the age of 77. The legendary spinner represented India in 67 Tests, ending with 266 wickets. In addition, he played 10 ODIs where he took seven wickets. Bedi ended his career, spanning from 1967 to 1979, ended with 14 five-wicket hauls and a solitary ten-fer in Tests. He is regarded as one of the finest spinners and his passing away has left a huge void in Indian cricket. After the shocking news broke out, many cricketers reacted to his demise and paid their heartfelt tribute. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), former cricketers such as Sachin Tendulkar, Anil Kumble, Gautam Gambhir, Irfan Pathan, Mohammad Azharuddin, Dinesh Karthik, Cheteshwar Pujara paid their heartfelt tribute to Bishan Singh Bedi. Among the current lot, Virat Kohli, Mohammed Siraj, etc. have also reacted to the sad news. The BCCI took to its official handle on X, formerly Twitter and wrote, "The BCCI mourns the sad demise of former India Test Captain and legendary spinner, Bishan Singh Bedi. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and fans in these tough times. May his soul rest in peace." Kumble -- one of India's finest spinners -- wrote, "Deeply saddened to hear the loss of Bishan Paaji. He was someone who always had my back and who genuinely shared his thoughts on the game. Cricketing fraternity will miss him dearly. Heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and loved ones." Meanwhile, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah also said, "Sad to hear the demise of Shri Bishan Singh Bedi. Indian Cricket has lost an icon today. Bedi Sir defined an era of cricket and he left an indelible mark on the game with his artistry as a spin bowler and his impeccable character. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time." The BCCI mourns the sad demise of former India Test Captain and legendary spinner, Bishan Singh Bedi. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and fans in these tough times. May his soul rest in peace 🙏 pic.twitter.com/oYdJU0cBCV — BCCI (@BCCI) October 23, 2023 × Sad to hear the demise of Shri Bishan Singh Bedi. Indian Cricket has lost an icon today. Bedi Sir defined an era of cricket and he left an indelible mark on the game with his artistry as a spin bowler and his impeccable character. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and… — Jay Shah (@JayShah) October 23, 2023 × Also read: Legendary Indian cricketer Bishan Singh Bedi passes away aged 77 Deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Bishan Singh Bedi ji. My condolences to the family 🙏🏽 — Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) October 23, 2023 × "Sashu," he'd say with warmth that only he possessed. To Bishan Paaji, I wasn't just another cricketer; I was like a son. Under his nurturing guidance, I scored my first 100 in England. On chilly NZ evenings, we'd sit over meals, and I'd hang on to every story he told, every… pic.twitter.com/z0ahschCvp — Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) October 23, 2023 × Also read: IN PICS – Remembering legendary former India captain Bishen Singh Bedi Bishan singh bedi One of our best is no more. It’s a loss to our cricketing fraternity. My deep condolences to his family. — Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) October 23, 2023 × Deeply saddened to hear about the loss of Bishan Singh Bedi Sir, a legend and a true ambassador of the sport. His contribution to Indian cricket will be remembered forever. My heartfelt condolences to his family. pic.twitter.com/VKGb5lCEcO — DK (@DineshKarthik) October 23, 2023 × Deeply saddened to hear the loss of Bishan Paaji. He was someone who always had my back and who genuinely shared his thoughts on the game. Cricketing fraternity will miss him dearly. Heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and loved ones. — Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) October 23, 2023 × My heartfelt condolences and thoughts with Bishan sir’s family and friends. May his soul rest in peace 🙏 — Cheteshwar Pujara (@cheteshwar1) October 23, 2023 × Extremely saddened by the passing of Bishan Singh Bedi ji. His immense contribution to cricket will forever be remembered. May god give strength to his family and loved ones! pic.twitter.com/zDpSd4aUp2 — Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) October 23, 2023 × A legend of Indian cricket. RIP Bishan Singh Bedi Sir. My heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones 🙏 — Mohammed Siraj (@mdsirajofficial) October 23, 2023 × I’m sorry to hear about Bishan Singh Bedi sir’s passing away. Sending my heartfelt condolences to his family. May his soul rest in peace. @Imangadbedi pic.twitter.com/Fgw6tkAElx — Dr. (Hon) Mohammed Azharuddin (@azharflicks) October 23, 2023 × Bedi was an orthodox left-arm spinner whose bowling action made heads turn and was described as the most textbook one out there. Apart from outfoxing batters with his spin, the former cricketer also led India. He succeeded the great Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi in 1976 with his first Test victory coming against the mighty West Indies. After his cricketing journey, Bedi honed the skills of the next crop of Indian cricketers and made a big mark on the domestic circuit. He was always known for calling a spade a spade and remained vocal on sharing his views on Indian cricket.

'His contribution will be remembered forever': Cricket fraternity mourns death of legend Bishan Singh Bedi

<p>India and Pakistan are set to lock horns on numerous occasions in the remainder of 2023. The two senior men's teams will meet in the upcoming Asia Cup 2023, to kick off later this month in Pakistan and Sri Lanka, whereas the arch-rivals will also lock horns on October 14 in the league stage game during the 2023 ODI World Cup, which commences in India on October 05. Thus, there is already a lot of hype on the upcoming Indo-Pak encounters and former Indian spinner Anil Kumble shared some words of advice for Rohit Sharma &amp; Co. regarding the high-voltage games versus Babar Azam-led Men in Green.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the Bengaluru launch of Amrit Mathur's book Pitchside on Tuesday (August 08), Kumble shed light on the Indo-Pak rivalry, recalled his playing days when the fans used to hype the clash immensely and also urged Team India to treat it as a normal match.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>'Lose even to Kenya but not to Pakistan'</strong></h2>

<p>Kumble said, "In our times, the word was 'lose even to Kenya but not to Pakistan'. There was pressure and expectation on the players. That's how the matches between India and Pakistan are being played and the key is to treat it as just another match."</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cwc-23-revised-schedule-india-vs-pakistan-to-take-place-on-october-14-eight-more-fixtures-rescheduled-623882">CWC '23 revised schedule: India vs Pakistan to take place on October 14, eight more fixtures rescheduled</a></strong></p>

<p>It is well-known that Kumble took a memorable 10 for 74 in India's 212-run win over Pakistan in the Delhi Test in 1999. Chasing 420, Pakistan were well-placed at one stage, at 101 for no loss, before the wily leg-spinner accounted for all the wickets and dismissed the visitors for a paltry 207.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Recalling his magical spell, the 52-year-old Kumble mentioned, "I did not go onto the field thinking of a 10-wicket haul, though that is the dream of any bowler. However, in the next Test match against Pakistan, the Asian Test Championship at Kolkata, I was struggling to take even one wicket. That is the game of cricket for you."</p>

<p>Speaking about the upcoming Indo-Pak encounters, they will lock horns on September 02, and potentially on September 10 and 17, in the 50-over Asia Cup. The tournament kicks off on August 30 in Pakistan. After that, they will meet on October 14 at Ahmedabad in the group stage of the ODI World Cup.&nbsp;</p>

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India and Pakistan are set to lock horns on numerous occasions in the remainder of 2023. The two senior men's teams will meet in the upcoming Asia Cup 2023, to kick off later this month in Pakistan and Sri Lanka, whereas the arch-rivals will also lock horns on October 14 in the league stage game during the 2023 ODI World Cup, which commences in India on October 05.

India and Pakistan are set to lock horns on numerous occasions in the remainder of 2023. The two senior men's teams will meet in the upcoming Asia Cup 2023, to kick off later this month in Pakistan and Sri Lanka, whereas the arch-rivals will also lock horns on October 14 in the league stage game during the 2023 ODI World Cup, which commences in India on October 05. Thus, there is already a lot of hype on the upcoming Indo-Pak encounters and former Indian spinner Anil Kumble shared some words of advice for Rohit Sharma & Co. regarding the high-voltage games versus Babar Azam-led Men in Green. During the Bengaluru launch of Amrit Mathur's book Pitchside on Tuesday (August 08), Kumble shed light on the Indo-Pak rivalry, recalled his playing days when the fans used to hype the clash immensely and also urged Team India to treat it as a normal match. 'Lose even to Kenya but not to Pakistan' Kumble said, "In our times, the word was 'lose even to Kenya but not to Pakistan'. There was pressure and expectation on the players. That's how the matches between India and Pakistan are being played and the key is to treat it as just another match." Also read: CWC '23 revised schedule: India vs Pakistan to take place on October 14, eight more fixtures rescheduled It is well-known that Kumble took a memorable 10 for 74 in India's 212-run win over Pakistan in the Delhi Test in 1999. Chasing 420, Pakistan were well-placed at one stage, at 101 for no loss, before the wily leg-spinner accounted for all the wickets and dismissed the visitors for a paltry 207. Recalling his magical spell, the 52-year-old Kumble mentioned, "I did not go onto the field thinking of a 10-wicket haul, though that is the dream of any bowler. However, in the next Test match against Pakistan, the Asian Test Championship at Kolkata, I was struggling to take even one wicket. That is the game of cricket for you." Speaking about the upcoming Indo-Pak encounters, they will lock horns on September 02, and potentially on September 10 and 17, in the 50-over Asia Cup. The tournament kicks off on August 30 in Pakistan. After that, they will meet on October 14 at Ahmedabad in the group stage of the ODI World Cup. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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