England triumphed over India in the third Test of this five-match Anderson-Tendulkar series at the Lord’s, taking a 2-1 lead. The hosts defended an under-par total of 192 on day five, dismissing India on 170 to win the match by 22 runs. Captain Ben Stokes stood out with the ball in hand, picking up three wickets, the same as Brydon Carse, with the returning Jofra Archer hogging all the limelight with his impactful dismissals, including removing two attacking batters in Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant in the second innings. The Old Trafford in Manchester will host the fourth Test starting Wednesday (Jul 23).&nbsp;India began day five having lost four wickets for 58, including their captain, Shubman Gill, late on the previous day. With KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant at the crease, the visitors hoped for a shot at history, but Archer had different plans. Bowling on the middle-leg stump to Pant, who was batting with an injured hand, worked in England’s favour. Archer and Stokes made him play that line before the ace quick bowled a Jaffa to break his off stump, and with that, Team India’s hope of winning back-to-back Tests at the Lord’s.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/jadeja-bumrah-9th-wicket-highest-partnership-history-for-india-in-lords-loss-1752508814274">Jadeja, Bumrah create partnership history for 9th wicket for India in Lord's loss vs England</a> &nbsp;KL Rahul followed him soon after, thanks to an incoming cutter from Stokes that trapped him in front on 39. Just when the Indian fans were processing what happened with their best bet, Archer removed Washington Sundar, caught &amp; bowled on a four-ball duck. With seven down for 82 and more than a hundred needed, India was staring at an embarrassing defeat.<h3>Some partnership, but not enough &nbsp;</h3>Ravindra Jadeja, one of India’s batters in form, took control of the innings alongside another technically sound all-rounder, Nitish Kumar Reddy. The pair stood their ground and made English bowlers work hard for the wickets. Although they kept India alive in the chase with a steady stand, Chris Woakes broke their partnership just at the stroke of lunch, dismissing Reddy, caught behind on 13.&nbsp; &nbsp;Down to Jadeja and Jasprit Bumrah, the pair gave the toughest fight to the Poms, forcing them to use every tactic under their sleeve. However, after more than an hour-long battle, Stokes removed Bumrah off a bouncer on five off 54 balls, leaving Jadeja with Mohammed Siraj.&nbsp;&nbsp;The pair showed resistance till the end, especially Jadeja, who batted across two sessions to keep India’s hopes alive. On the other hand, Siraj pushed above this weight with the bat, playing 30 balls for his incredible four, only to get out to injured Shoaib Bashir in an unlucky manner.&nbsp;&nbsp;Siraj’s dismissal broke a million hearts as India lost the game inside the final session.&nbsp; &nbsp;For England, winning here at Lord’s just six years after they won their maiden ODI World Cup in 2019 makes it more special for the hosts.&nbsp;

Jadeja stood there like a wall but failed to prevent a heartbreaking loss at the Lord's, as England won the match in the final session. 

England triumphed over India in the third Test of this five-match Anderson-Tendulkar series at the Lord’s, taking a 2-1 lead. The hosts defended an under-par total of 192 on day five, dismissing India on 170 to win the match by 22 runs. Captain Ben Stokes stood out with the ball in hand, picking up three wickets, the same as Brydon Carse, with the returning Jofra Archer hogging all the limelight with his impactful dismissals, including removing two attacking batters in Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant in the second innings. The Old Trafford in Manchester will host the fourth Test starting Wednesday (Jul 23). India began day five having lost four wickets for 58, including their captain, Shubman Gill, late on the previous day. With KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant at the crease, the visitors hoped for a shot at history, but Archer had different plans. Bowling on the middle-leg stump to Pant, who was batting with an injured hand, worked in England’s favour. Archer and Stokes made him play that line before the ace quick bowled a Jaffa to break his off stump, and with that, Team India’s hope of winning back-to-back Tests at the Lord’s. Also read | Jadeja, Bumrah create partnership history for 9th wicket for India in Lord's loss vs England KL Rahul followed him soon after, thanks to an incoming cutter from Stokes that trapped him in front on 39. Just when the Indian fans were processing what happened with their best bet, Archer removed Washington Sundar, caught & bowled on a four-ball duck. With seven down for 82 and more than a hundred needed, India was staring at an embarrassing defeat. Some partnership, but not enough Ravindra Jadeja, one of India’s batters in form, took control of the innings alongside another technically sound all-rounder, Nitish Kumar Reddy. The pair stood their ground and made English bowlers work hard for the wickets. Although they kept India alive in the chase with a steady stand, Chris Woakes broke their partnership just at the stroke of lunch, dismissing Reddy, caught behind on 13. Down to Jadeja and Jasprit Bumrah, the pair gave the toughest fight to the Poms, forcing them to use every tactic under their sleeve. However, after more than an hour-long battle, Stokes removed Bumrah off a bouncer on five off 54 balls, leaving Jadeja with Mohammed Siraj. The pair showed resistance till the end, especially Jadeja, who batted across two sessions to keep India’s hopes alive. On the other hand, Siraj pushed above this weight with the bat, playing 30 balls for his incredible four, only to get out to injured Shoaib Bashir in an unlucky manner. Siraj’s dismissal broke a million hearts as India lost the game inside the final session. For England, winning here at Lord’s just six years after they won their maiden ODI World Cup in 2019 makes it more special for the hosts.

Jadeja stood there like a wall but failed to prevent a heartbreaking loss at the Lord's, as England won the match in the final session.&nbsp;

IND vs ENG: Jadeja the hero for India but England win Lord’s nail-biter, lead series 2-1

Joe Root has enjoyed a stellar run in the ongoing Test series against England as he added another feather to his already impressive hat in the Lord's contest. Root etched his name into the record books by becoming the fourth batter in Test cricket history to score 8000 or more runs while batting at number 4 position.&nbsp;&nbsp;The former England captain achieved this feat on Day 4 of the third Test match against India at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London. The only other batters to reach this milestone at No. 4 are Sachin Tendulkar, Mahela Jayawardene and Jacques Kallis.&nbsp;Among this elite list, Sachin Tendulkar leads by a big margin with 13,492 runs at No. 4, which he scored in 179 matches. His tally includes 44 hundreds and 58 fifties.<h2>List of batters with 8000 plus Test runs at No.4 position</h2><ul><li>Sachin Tendulkar (India) – Matches: 179, Runs: 13,492</li><li>Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka) – Matches: 124, Runs: 9,509</li><li>Jacques Kallis (South Africa) – Matches: 111, Runs: 9,033</li><li>Joe Root (England) – Matches: 99, Runs: 8,009*</li><li>Virat Kohli (India) – Matches: 99, Runs: 7,564</li><li>Brian Lara (West India/ICC XI) – Matches: 91, Runs: 7,535&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Also Check - <a href="Check out the best performers in ENG-W vs IND-W T20I series 2025">Check out the best performers in ENG-W vs IND-W T20I series 2025</a><h2>India chase win Lord's Test</h2>In the ongoing Lord's Test match between India and England, the hosts have slight advantage as bowlers dominated Day 4. The England bowling attack led by Jofra Archer and Chris Woakes took Indian batters for hunt and provided early breakthroughs. At stumps on Day 4, India closed at 58/4, with KL Rahul (33) in the middle. India still need 135 more runs to win the match with six wickets in hand.&nbsp;This match is crucial for both sides, as the winner will take 2-1 lead in the five-match Test series. &nbsp;

Joe Root has enjoyed a stellar run in the ongoing Test series against England as he added another feather to his already impressive hat in the Lord's contest.

Joe Root has enjoyed a stellar run in the ongoing Test series against England as he added another feather to his already impressive hat in the Lord's contest. Root etched his name into the record books by becoming the fourth batter in Test cricket history to score 8000 or more runs while batting at number 4 position. The former England captain achieved this feat on Day 4 of the third Test match against India at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London. The only other batters to reach this milestone at No. 4 are Sachin Tendulkar, Mahela Jayawardene and Jacques Kallis. Among this elite list, Sachin Tendulkar leads by a big margin with 13,492 runs at No. 4, which he scored in 179 matches. His tally includes 44 hundreds and 58 fifties. List of batters with 8000 plus Test runs at No.4 position Sachin Tendulkar (India) – Matches: 179, Runs: 13,492 Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka) – Matches: 124, Runs: 9,509 Jacques Kallis (South Africa) – Matches: 111, Runs: 9,033 Joe Root (England) – Matches: 99, Runs: 8,009* Virat Kohli (India) – Matches: 99, Runs: 7,564 Brian Lara (West India/ICC XI) – Matches: 91, Runs: 7,535 Also Check - Check out the best performers in ENG-W vs IND-W T20I series 2025 India chase win Lord's Test In the ongoing Lord's Test match between India and England, the hosts have slight advantage as bowlers dominated Day 4. The England bowling attack led by Jofra Archer and Chris Woakes took Indian batters for hunt and provided early breakthroughs. At stumps on Day 4, India closed at 58/4, with KL Rahul (33) in the middle. India still need 135 more runs to win the match with six wickets in hand. This match is crucial for both sides, as the winner will take 2-1 lead in the five-match Test series.

Joe Root has enjoyed a stellar run in the ongoing Test series against England as he added another feather to his already impressive hat in the Lord's contest.

IND vs ENG: Joe Root joins Sachin Tendulkar in THIS elite list after Lord's heroics

In the ongoing Lord's Test match between India and England, the hosts have slight advantage as bowlers dominated Day 4. The England bowling attack led by Jofra Archer and Chris Woakes took Indian batters for hunt and provided early breakthroughs as the visitors chase 193 runs to take a 2-1 lead in the series. At stumps on Day 4, India closed at 58/4, with KL Rahul (33) the middle. While huge responsibilities lie on the shoulders of Rahul, India can still look up to three more stars who can help them win the contest.&nbsp;<h2>Who can help India win Lord's Test?</h2>Rishabh Pant - Rishabh Pant is currently the best power-hitter in the Indian Test team and he is the only recognised batter who can rescue Indian team from these situations. He scored 74 runs in the first innings before getting run out and could prove handy in the second innings. In the early two matches of the Test series, Pant played really well and scored twin hundreds at Headingley.&nbsp;Ravindra Jadeja - The star Indian all-rounder remain consistent during this series, so he can be the game-changer for Team India as he has the potential to win matches for India through his batting. He has scored 266 runs in five innings including three fifties during the series.&nbsp;&nbsp;Washington Sundar - Sundar has already done his part in this Test match by taking four important England wickets during the second innings, but now he will have to come in handy with the bat for the visitors. He has helped India win or save crucial matches in the past. For this series, he has scored 77 runs and will be key if Gill and Co are to take a 2-1 lead in the series.&nbsp;Also Read - IND vs ENG: India lose 4 wickets at death as Lord’s prepare for cracking day 5&nbsp;<h2>Bowlers dominate Day 4 of Lord's Test</h2>Early on Day 4, Sundar took four important wickets including England captain Ben Stokes for 33 runs and help India bundle out the hosts at a modest total of 192 runs. Indian pacers &nbsp;Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj also took a brace of wickets.&nbsp;&nbsp;However, India failed to make most of the opportunity as they lost wickets in the final session of play in their pursuit of 193 runs to win the Test match. India still need 135 more runs to win the match with six wickets in hand.&nbsp; &nbsp;

The ongoing 3rd Test match between India and England is going to be crucial for both the sides, as the winner will take the lead in the five-match Test series.

In the ongoing Lord's Test match between India and England, the hosts have slight advantage as bowlers dominated Day 4. The England bowling attack led by Jofra Archer and Chris Woakes took Indian batters for hunt and provided early breakthroughs as the visitors chase 193 runs to take a 2-1 lead in the series. At stumps on Day 4, India closed at 58/4, with KL Rahul (33) the middle. While huge responsibilities lie on the shoulders of Rahul, India can still look up to three more stars who can help them win the contest. Who can help India win Lord's Test? Rishabh Pant - Rishabh Pant is currently the best power-hitter in the Indian Test team and he is the only recognised batter who can rescue Indian team from these situations. He scored 74 runs in the first innings before getting run out and could prove handy in the second innings. In the early two matches of the Test series, Pant played really well and scored twin hundreds at Headingley. Ravindra Jadeja - The star Indian all-rounder remain consistent during this series, so he can be the game-changer for Team India as he has the potential to win matches for India through his batting. He has scored 266 runs in five innings including three fifties during the series. Washington Sundar - Sundar has already done his part in this Test match by taking four important England wickets during the second innings, but now he will have to come in handy with the bat for the visitors. He has helped India win or save crucial matches in the past. For this series, he has scored 77 runs and will be key if Gill and Co are to take a 2-1 lead in the series. Also Read - IND vs ENG: India lose 4 wickets at death as Lord’s prepare for cracking day 5 Bowlers dominate Day 4 of Lord's Test Early on Day 4, Sundar took four important wickets including England captain Ben Stokes for 33 runs and help India bundle out the hosts at a modest total of 192 runs. Indian pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj also took a brace of wickets. However, India failed to make most of the opportunity as they lost wickets in the final session of play in their pursuit of 193 runs to win the Test match. India still need 135 more runs to win the match with six wickets in hand.

The ongoing 3rd Test match between India and England is going to be crucial for both the sides, as the winner will take the lead in the five-match Test series.

IND vs ENG: Not KL Rahul but THESE Indian players can be real game-changers on Day 5 at Lord’s

India suffered a dramatic top-order slump to set up a thrilling finale to the third Test against England at Lord's on Sunday. The tourists had the upper hand after dismissing England for just 192 in their second innings, with off-spinner Washington Sundar taking 4-22, including the wickets of Joe Root, Jamie Smith and England captain Ben Stokes on the fourth day. That left India needing 193 to go 2-1 up in this five-match series after both teams made 387 in their first innings. India, however, collapsed to 58-4 at stumps, with the tourists requiring a further 135 runs to win on Monday's final day.&nbsp;Yashasvi Jaiswal was out for a duck, skying a hook off express fast bowler Jofra Archer to wicketkeeper Smith. Karun Nair was lbw to Brydon Carse with India captain Shubman Gill, who has already scored a double hundred and two centuries this series, falling in similar fashion. And in the last over of the day's play, Stokes bowled nightwatchman Akash Deep to raucous cheers from the home crowd.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/lords-test-sunil-gavaskar-makes-bizarre-remarks-on-gill-crawley-fight-says-english-players-not-playing-ipl-1752413593533">Lord’s Test: Gavaskar makes bizarre remarks on Gill-Crawley fight, says ‘English players not playing IPL…’</a>&nbsp;But India opener KL Rahul, fresh from his first-innings score of exactly 100, was still there on 33 not out following several typically elegant boundaries.&nbsp;Earlier, Root and Stokes joined forces with England in trouble at 87-4. But a partnership worth 67 ended when Root, who made a hundred in the first innings, was bowled behind his legs trying to sweep Sundar. Root's 40 was the top score of England's second innings. Smith's three previous scores this series had been 184 not out, 88 and 51, but he managed just eight before he was bowled by a Sundar delivery that kept a touch low.&nbsp;Sundar, on an increasingly helpful pitch, had now taken 2-3 in 11 balls, with England 164-6.&nbsp;All-rounder Stokes, without a Test hundred in over two years, showed plenty of discipline while batting throughout all of Sunday's second session.But, in common with several England team-mates, he gave his wicket away when on 33, the left-handed batsman was bowled for 33 swinging himself off his feet trying to slog Sundar.&nbsp;Stokes banged his bat on the turf in anger, with England now 181-7.&nbsp;Jasprit Bumrah, the world's top-ranked Test bowler, removed Carse and Chris Woakes, with Sundar ending the innings when he knocked over last man Shoaib Bashir's stumps.<h3>Stuttering England</h3>&nbsp;England resumed on 2-0 with Zak Crawley, who had angered India late Saturday with his time-wasting tactics, alongside opening partner Ben Duckett. Duckett scooped a four off Mohammed Siraj, but the fast bowler soon had his revenge when the left-hander, cramped for room, miscued a pull to Bumrah at mid-on to leave England 22-1.&nbsp;Siraj then risked disciplinary action after yelling in Duckett's face, with both players in line to attract the attention of match referee Richie Richardson after making shoulder contact.&nbsp;Crawley and Ollie Pope survived probing deliveries from Bumrah, who took 5-74 in England's first innings after being rested from India's win in the second Test at Edgbaston.&nbsp;But it was Siraj who struck next when he had Pope lbw on review.&nbsp;And 42-2 was soon transformed into 50-3.&nbsp;Crawley (22) fell in all-too familiar fashion when edging a drive off Nitish Kumar Reddy to Jaiswal -- one of two gullies posted by India in the hope of such a dismissal.&nbsp;Unsurprisingly, given Saturday's incident, Crawley received a verbal volley from Reddy as he left the field.&nbsp;Harry Brook came in and struck three successive boundaries off Deep -- two scooped fours followed by a thumping straight six over long-off.&nbsp;But fast bowler Deep had the last laugh by bowling Brook for 23 as the world's top-ranked Test batsman failed to make contact with an over-ambitious sweep.&nbsp;&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

India, however, collapsed to 58-4 at stumps, with the tourists requiring a further 135 runs to win on Monday's final day.

India suffered a dramatic top-order slump to set up a thrilling finale to the third Test against England at Lord's on Sunday. The tourists had the upper hand after dismissing England for just 192 in their second innings, with off-spinner Washington Sundar taking 4-22, including the wickets of Joe Root, Jamie Smith and England captain Ben Stokes on the fourth day. That left India needing 193 to go 2-1 up in this five-match series after both teams made 387 in their first innings. India, however, collapsed to 58-4 at stumps, with the tourists requiring a further 135 runs to win on Monday's final day. Yashasvi Jaiswal was out for a duck, skying a hook off express fast bowler Jofra Archer to wicketkeeper Smith. Karun Nair was lbw to Brydon Carse with India captain Shubman Gill, who has already scored a double hundred and two centuries this series, falling in similar fashion. And in the last over of the day's play, Stokes bowled nightwatchman Akash Deep to raucous cheers from the home crowd. Also read | Lord’s Test: Gavaskar makes bizarre remarks on Gill-Crawley fight, says ‘English players not playing IPL…’ But India opener KL Rahul, fresh from his first-innings score of exactly 100, was still there on 33 not out following several typically elegant boundaries. Earlier, Root and Stokes joined forces with England in trouble at 87-4. But a partnership worth 67 ended when Root, who made a hundred in the first innings, was bowled behind his legs trying to sweep Sundar. Root's 40 was the top score of England's second innings. Smith's three previous scores this series had been 184 not out, 88 and 51, but he managed just eight before he was bowled by a Sundar delivery that kept a touch low. Sundar, on an increasingly helpful pitch, had now taken 2-3 in 11 balls, with England 164-6. All-rounder Stokes, without a Test hundred in over two years, showed plenty of discipline while batting throughout all of Sunday's second session. But, in common with several England team-mates, he gave his wicket away when on 33, the left-handed batsman was bowled for 33 swinging himself off his feet trying to slog Sundar. Stokes banged his bat on the turf in anger, with England now 181-7. Jasprit Bumrah, the world's top-ranked Test bowler, removed Carse and Chris Woakes, with Sundar ending the innings when he knocked over last man Shoaib Bashir's stumps. Stuttering England England resumed on 2-0 with Zak Crawley, who had angered India late Saturday with his time-wasting tactics, alongside opening partner Ben Duckett. Duckett scooped a four off Mohammed Siraj, but the fast bowler soon had his revenge when the left-hander, cramped for room, miscued a pull to Bumrah at mid-on to leave England 22-1. Siraj then risked disciplinary action after yelling in Duckett's face, with both players in line to attract the attention of match referee Richie Richardson after making shoulder contact. Crawley and Ollie Pope survived probing deliveries from Bumrah, who took 5-74 in England's first innings after being rested from India's win in the second Test at Edgbaston. But it was Siraj who struck next when he had Pope lbw on review. And 42-2 was soon transformed into 50-3. Crawley (22) fell in all-too familiar fashion when edging a drive off Nitish Kumar Reddy to Jaiswal -- one of two gullies posted by India in the hope of such a dismissal. Unsurprisingly, given Saturday's incident, Crawley received a verbal volley from Reddy as he left the field. Harry Brook came in and struck three successive boundaries off Deep -- two scooped fours followed by a thumping straight six over long-off. But fast bowler Deep had the last laugh by bowling Brook for 23 as the world's top-ranked Test batsman failed to make contact with an over-ambitious sweep. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

India, however, collapsed to 58-4 at stumps, with the tourists requiring a further 135 runs to win on Monday's final day.

IND vs ENG: India lose 4 wickets at death as Lord’s prepare for cracking day 5

During day two of the 3rd Test between India vs England at the Lord's, both teams - the England men’s cricket team and the touring Indian side, alongside the spectators, were seen wearing red caps, with everyone wondering why so. It's because it’s part of the #RedForRuth campaign, which is run by the Ruth Strauss Foundation. This year marks the seventh time this special day has been observed.&nbsp;What is the Ruth Strauss Foundation?&nbsp;The Foundation was set up in memory of Ruth Strauss, the late wife of former England captain Sir Andrew Strauss. Since then, this has become a major tradition during each Test played at Lord’s, where the stadium is filled with everyone wearing red.&nbsp;Fans attending the match were encouraged to wear red and arrive early for a special ceremony before the play started. Volunteers at the venue are also raising money by selling #RedForRuth caps and giving out red roses in return for donations.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rishabh-pant-injury-bcci-provides-update-as-action-underway-on-day-2-at-lord-s-india-england-3rd-test-1752230603456">IND vs ENG: BCCI provides latest update on Rishabh Pant’s injury as action resumes on day 2 at Lord’s</a>&nbsp;The campaign brings the cricket community together and helps to spread different movements like this among people.&nbsp;For the last six years, the Foundation has helped over 3,500 family members dealing with problems and trained more than 1,000 cancer care professionals to support families through loss.&nbsp;IND vs ENG, 3rd Test at Lord's&nbsp;During the marquee Lord's Test, England were in a strong position at stumps on day one. Come day two, ace Indian bowler Jasprit Bumrah brought the batting order to its knees, removing Ben Stokes and Joe Root quickly for 44 and 104, respectively.&nbsp;At the time of writing, England were at 275 for the loss of seven wickets, with Jamie Smith and Brydon Carse at the crease. It will be interesting to see how many more runs England can add to their total against the strong Indian bowling lineup.

The second day of the third Test between India and England began with everyone wearing red hats. Know the reason.

During day two of the 3rd Test between India vs England at the Lord's, both teams - the England men’s cricket team and the touring Indian side, alongside the spectators, were seen wearing red caps, with everyone wondering why so. It's because it’s part of the #RedForRuth campaign, which is run by the Ruth Strauss Foundation. This year marks the seventh time this special day has been observed. What is the Ruth Strauss Foundation? The Foundation was set up in memory of Ruth Strauss, the late wife of former England captain Sir Andrew Strauss. Since then, this has become a major tradition during each Test played at Lord’s, where the stadium is filled with everyone wearing red. Fans attending the match were encouraged to wear red and arrive early for a special ceremony before the play started. Volunteers at the venue are also raising money by selling #RedForRuth caps and giving out red roses in return for donations. Also read | IND vs ENG: BCCI provides latest update on Rishabh Pant’s injury as action resumes on day 2 at Lord’s The campaign brings the cricket community together and helps to spread different movements like this among people. For the last six years, the Foundation has helped over 3,500 family members dealing with problems and trained more than 1,000 cancer care professionals to support families through loss. IND vs ENG, 3rd Test at Lord's During the marquee Lord's Test, England were in a strong position at stumps on day one. Come day two, ace Indian bowler Jasprit Bumrah brought the batting order to its knees, removing Ben Stokes and Joe Root quickly for 44 and 104, respectively. At the time of writing, England were at 275 for the loss of seven wickets, with Jamie Smith and Brydon Carse at the crease. It will be interesting to see how many more runs England can add to their total against the strong Indian bowling lineup.

The second day of the third Test between India and England began with everyone wearing red hats. Know the reason.

IND vs ENG: Reason behind players and spectators wearing red hats during day 2 at Lord's revealed

During the ongoing Test series between India and England, several visiting batters have scored centuries including twin tons from Rishabh Pant and captain Shubman Gill. While the current crop of players are making rounds, it is fascinating to know that the first batter to score a ton against England was in the pre-independence era. The legendary batter was renowned for his stroke play and attacking approach and took the game against the opposition.&nbsp;<h2>Who was the first Indian to score a Test century against England?</h2>&nbsp;The first Indian player to score a century in Test cricket against England was Lala Amarnath. He achieved this milestone in 1933 during his debut Test match against England in Mumbai. He also later become the first captain of independent India’s cricket team, writing his name in the Indian cricket folklore.&nbsp;<h2>International Test Stats</h2>Lala Amarnath was an all-rounder and represented India in 24 Test matches from 1933 to 1952. He scored 878 runs in 40 innings, including one century and four half centuries. He also contributed with the ball, bagging 45 wickets during his Test career.&nbsp;Also Check - From Brian Lara to Wiaan Mulder: 5 captains with highest individual scores in Test cricket history<h2>Domestic FC Stats</h2>In domestic cricket, he played 186 first-class matches and scored 10426 runs in 286 innings at an average of 41.37. His record includes 31 centuries and 39 fifties. And as a bowler, he took 463 wickets in his first-class career, including 19 five-wickets hauls.&nbsp;Lala Amarnath’s contributions as both a batter and bowler make him one of the most respected and famous players in Indian cricket history. He passed away in Delhi in 2000 at the age of 88.<h2>India ready to conquer Lord's</h2>India will take on England at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground with the third Test starting on July 10. The match will start at 3:30 PM IST and 11:00 AM local time. The five match series is currently leveled at 1-1 as the winner will seize advantage in the series with two matches remaining.

The first Indian player to score a century in Test cricket against England was Lala Amarnath. He achieved this milestone in 1933 during his debut Test match against England in Mumbai.

During the ongoing Test series between India and England, several visiting batters have scored centuries including twin tons from Rishabh Pant and captain Shubman Gill. While the current crop of players are making rounds, it is fascinating to know that the first batter to score a ton against England was in the pre-independence era. The legendary batter was renowned for his stroke play and attacking approach and took the game against the opposition. Who was the first Indian to score a Test century against England? The first Indian player to score a century in Test cricket against England was Lala Amarnath. He achieved this milestone in 1933 during his debut Test match against England in Mumbai. He also later become the first captain of independent India’s cricket team, writing his name in the Indian cricket folklore. International Test Stats Lala Amarnath was an all-rounder and represented India in 24 Test matches from 1933 to 1952. He scored 878 runs in 40 innings, including one century and four half centuries. He also contributed with the ball, bagging 45 wickets during his Test career. Also Check - From Brian Lara to Wiaan Mulder: 5 captains with highest individual scores in Test cricket history Domestic FC Stats In domestic cricket, he played 186 first-class matches and scored 10426 runs in 286 innings at an average of 41.37. His record includes 31 centuries and 39 fifties. And as a bowler, he took 463 wickets in his first-class career, including 19 five-wickets hauls. Lala Amarnath’s contributions as both a batter and bowler make him one of the most respected and famous players in Indian cricket history. He passed away in Delhi in 2000 at the age of 88. India ready to conquer Lord's India will take on England at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground with the third Test starting on July 10. The match will start at 3:30 PM IST and 11:00 AM local time. The five match series is currently leveled at 1-1 as the winner will seize advantage in the series with two matches remaining.

The first Indian player to score a century in Test cricket against England was Lala Amarnath. He achieved this milestone in 1933 during his debut Test match against England in Mumbai.

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England captain Ben Stokes feels that the Edgbaston pitch used in the just-concluded second Test against India acted like subcontinental as the game progressed, facing flak on social media for igniting the blame game after his team’s embarrassing 336-run beating. England won the toss and decided to bowl first - a decision they regretted, as also echoed by team coach Brendon McCullum after the game that ended late on day five. While 1632 runs were scored on that 'flat Edgbaston pitch' across four innings, which included three centuries from as many different batters, and also a double hundred, the social media mocked Stokes for his poor assessment.&nbsp;Stokes’ England was never in the game, not even from the beginning. Despite removing KL Rahul early on day one, they lagged throughout, with Indian captain Shubman Gill punishing them across both innings. While his career-best 269 in the first innings broke multiple records, also propelling Team India to a mammoth 587, his second-inning hundred was the one that took the game away from England.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-ravi-shastri-lauds-coach-gautam-gambhir-for-bold-play-in-edgbaston-as-india-break-birmingham-jinx-to-level-test-series-1751871110033">IND vs ENG: Shastri lauds Gambhir for ‘bold play’ in Edgbaston as India break Birmingham jinx to level Test series</a> &nbsp;Even English batters enjoyed scoring runs in Birmingham, with Harry Brook and Jamie Smith stitching a 300-plus run-stand for the sixth wicket in the first innings, but failed to replicate the same in the final innings, as England got all out on 271. Stokes, however, scored just 33 runs across both innings, failing to contribute with the bat in this series thus far. &nbsp;“To be honest, it’s probably ended up being more of a subcontinent pitch as it got deeper and deeper into the game. There was certainly a little bit in it to start off with, and I think we exposed that very very well early on,” Stokes said during a chat with Test Match Special.&nbsp; &nbsp;“Then just as it sort of got deeper and deeper, it just became a real tough slug for us and obviously with the Indian attack and the conditions that they’re used to, they were sort of used to and knew sort of how to expose those conditions just sort of a little bit better than us and that can happen sometimes. But yeah, it’s nothing to be too disheartened about. We can take being out-skilled, and we’ve certainly been out-skilled this week,” the English skipper continued. &nbsp;Meanwhile, Team India’s win at Edgbaston was their maiden Test victory at this venue in nine outings thus far. With the five-match series now tied at 1-1, the action moves to Lord’s in London for the third Test starting next Thursday (Jul 10).&nbsp;&nbsp;Check some internet posts -

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Only two wickets for Indian spinners in two innings. Quite interesting to call it a sub-continental pitch. <a href="https://t.co/76yNClvZa5">https://t.co/76yNClvZa5</a>&mdash; Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) <a href="https://twitter.com/cricketaakash/status/1941968368552366271?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ENGvIND?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ENGvIND</a> <a href="https://t.co/B0O27kaODp">https://t.co/B0O27kaODp</a> <a href="https://t.co/kpypX5M4FK">pic.twitter.com/kpypX5M4FK</a>&mdash; TexasCricketCommentor (@CricketKaran1) <a href="https://twitter.com/CricketKaran1/status/1942011214151684457?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 7, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Aren’t the pitch curators from England ? <a href="https://t.co/ucctEmFuga">https://t.co/ucctEmFuga</a>&mdash; Prasanna (@prasannalara) <a href="https://twitter.com/prasannalara/status/1942075013877674089?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 7, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">You custom ordered that pitch Ben. There isn&#39;t a single pitch in sub-continent in last decade (forget pitches in Pakistan) that behaved like the Edgbaston pitch over 5 days. It&#39;s an absolute disgrace to talk about pitch and bringing in &quot;sub-continent&quot; into the discussion. <a href="https://t.co/BuyKxtADnV">https://t.co/BuyKxtADnV</a>&mdash; cricBC (@cricBC) <a href="https://twitter.com/cricBC/status/1941922743211249820?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">• Prepare flat pitches on purpose • Get outplayed by the opponent • Blame the pitch, weather, AQI etc Bazball 101 <a href="https://t.co/iAegOSQE1v">https://t.co/iAegOSQE1v</a>&mdash; Zucker Doctor (@DoctorLFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/DoctorLFC/status/1942035912361214275?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 7, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

While 1632 runs were scored on that 'flat Edgbaston pitch' across four innings, which included three centuries from as many different batters, and also a double hundred, the social media mocked Stokes for his poor assessment.

England captain Ben Stokes feels that the Edgbaston pitch used in the just-concluded second Test against India acted like subcontinental as the game progressed, facing flak on social media for igniting the blame game after his team’s embarrassing 336-run beating. England won the toss and decided to bowl first - a decision they regretted, as also echoed by team coach Brendon McCullum after the game that ended late on day five. While 1632 runs were scored on that 'flat Edgbaston pitch' across four innings, which included three centuries from as many different batters, and also a double hundred, the social media mocked Stokes for his poor assessment. Stokes’ England was never in the game, not even from the beginning. Despite removing KL Rahul early on day one, they lagged throughout, with Indian captain Shubman Gill punishing them across both innings. While his career-best 269 in the first innings broke multiple records, also propelling Team India to a mammoth 587, his second-inning hundred was the one that took the game away from England. Also read | IND vs ENG: Shastri lauds Gambhir for ‘bold play’ in Edgbaston as India break Birmingham jinx to level Test series Even English batters enjoyed scoring runs in Birmingham, with Harry Brook and Jamie Smith stitching a 300-plus run-stand for the sixth wicket in the first innings, but failed to replicate the same in the final innings, as England got all out on 271. Stokes, however, scored just 33 runs across both innings, failing to contribute with the bat in this series thus far. “To be honest, it’s probably ended up being more of a subcontinent pitch as it got deeper and deeper into the game. There was certainly a little bit in it to start off with, and I think we exposed that very very well early on,” Stokes said during a chat with Test Match Special. “Then just as it sort of got deeper and deeper, it just became a real tough slug for us and obviously with the Indian attack and the conditions that they’re used to, they were sort of used to and knew sort of how to expose those conditions just sort of a little bit better than us and that can happen sometimes. But yeah, it’s nothing to be too disheartened about. We can take being out-skilled, and we’ve certainly been out-skilled this week,” the English skipper continued. Meanwhile, Team India’s win at Edgbaston was their maiden Test victory at this venue in nine outings thus far. With the five-match series now tied at 1-1, the action moves to Lord’s in London for the third Test starting next Thursday (Jul 10). Check some internet posts -

While 1632 runs were scored on that 'flat Edgbaston pitch' across four innings, which included three centuries from as many different batters, and also a double hundred, the social media mocked Stokes for his poor assessment.

Ben Stokes throws Edgbaston pitch in mud after 336-run beating, calls it ‘more like sub-continent’; faces flak

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">One wicket leads to another! 🙌🏻 Akash Deep is on 🔥 as he traps <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HarryBrook?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HarryBrook</a> in front &amp; half of the English side is back in the hut! 👊🏻 1-1 on the cards? 𝙮𝙚𝙝 𝙨𝙚𝙚𝙠𝙝𝙣𝙚 𝙣𝙖𝙝𝙞 𝙨𝙚𝙚𝙠𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙚 𝙖𝙖𝙮𝙚 𝙝𝙖𝙞! 👊🏻😎<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ENGvIND?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ENGvIND</a> 👉 2nd TEST, Day 5 | LIVE NOW on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JioHotstar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JioHotstar</a>… <a href="https://t.co/FdMUwYxChf">pic.twitter.com/FdMUwYxChf</a>&mdash; Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/StarSportsIndia/status/1941835222435434671?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Weather report: 𝑾𝒆𝒕 🌧️ We’ll have a delayed start at Edgbaston. <a href="https://t.co/3aNVr52LPQ">pic.twitter.com/3aNVr52LPQ</a>&mdash; England Cricket (@englandcricket) <a href="https://twitter.com/englandcricket/status/1941796208957071517?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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

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

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

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

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

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

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Records? <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RishabhPant?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RishabhPant</a>’s reply will win your respect. 🙌<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HarryBrook?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HarryBrook</a> asked about the fastest hundred and Pant’s response was pure humility. 💯✨<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ENGvIND?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ENGvIND</a> 👉 2nd TEST, Day 4 | LIVE NOW on JioHotstar ➡ <a href="https://t.co/2wT1UwEcdi">https://t.co/2wT1UwEcdi</a> <a href="https://t.co/MEx6HVDUJH">pic.twitter.com/MEx6HVDUJH</a>&mdash; Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/StarSportsIndia/status/1941520897783026055?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 5, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The second Test between India and England at Edgbaston has been a solid one-sided affair thus far, thanks to the Indian captain Shubman Gill and ace all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. While Gill hogged all the limelight for his career-best 269 after being sent out to bat first, Jadeja received massive praise for his valiant 89, helping India recover from a possible mid-inning collapse. He stitched a brilliant 203-run stand for the sixth wicket with Gill, propelling India to 587 in the first innings. Jadeja, however, almost paid a price for it, breaking a key BCCI rule to get there, but is unlikely to face any sanction for it.&nbsp;Following India’s horror show Down Under this time, the BCCI tightened rules for players, one of which states that all players, regardless, must travel together in the team bus to the venue, hotel or training ground, disallowing anyone to travel separately. Jadeja broke this rule ahead of day two play at Edgbaston, reaching the ground earlier than his teammates to hit the nets. Since his efforts paid off eventually, the ranked number one Test all-rounder is likely to escape any fine or punishment. &nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-india-pacers-put-england-under-pressure-after-skipper-gills-269-1751564925753">IND vs ENG: India pacers put England under pressure after skipper Gill's record double ton</a> &nbsp;Considering India suffered a late collapse twice in the series opener in Leeds, Jadeja knew that even if he’s breaking BCCI’s Standard Operating Procedures (SoPs), he is doing it for the greater cause, and it showed. &nbsp;"Somewhere I felt that I should go and bat extra because the ball was still new," Jadeja said. "I felt, if I can see the new ball off, it would become easy for the rest of the innings. Luckily, I could bat till lunch, and then Washi [Sundar] also batted well with Shubman. The more you bat in England, the better it is because you never feel you are set in England. At any time, a ball can swing and take your edge or bowl you." &nbsp;Although he missed out on his second Test hundred on English soil, Jadeja felt content with his contribution, which helped India stay on top of England after two days of play.&nbsp; &nbsp;"When you contribute with the bat for the team, it feels great; when you are playing outside India, and the team needs you more, it feels good," Jadeja said. "From 210 for 5 to put together a big partnership to take the team forward, it is a challenge. I took it as a challenge. If you can stick around with the captain and put together a big partnership, it gives you confidence as a cricketer and a batter that in the coming matches also you can contribute." &nbsp;Meanwhile, India reduced England to 77 for three before stumps on day two, removing both openers and last game centurion Ollie Pope. Jasprit Bumrah’s replacement, Akash Deep, picked up two wickets off two balls before Mohammad Siraj accounted for Zak Crawley, caught in the slips. The hosts trail by 510 runs with seven wickets remaining in the first innings.&nbsp;

Jadeja scored a valiant 89, stitching 203 runs with Shubman Gill for the sixth wicket in India's first innings at Edgbaston. 

The second Test between India and England at Edgbaston has been a solid one-sided affair thus far, thanks to the Indian captain Shubman Gill and ace all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. While Gill hogged all the limelight for his career-best 269 after being sent out to bat first, Jadeja received massive praise for his valiant 89, helping India recover from a possible mid-inning collapse. He stitched a brilliant 203-run stand for the sixth wicket with Gill, propelling India to 587 in the first innings. Jadeja, however, almost paid a price for it, breaking a key BCCI rule to get there, but is unlikely to face any sanction for it. Following India’s horror show Down Under this time, the BCCI tightened rules for players, one of which states that all players, regardless, must travel together in the team bus to the venue, hotel or training ground, disallowing anyone to travel separately. Jadeja broke this rule ahead of day two play at Edgbaston, reaching the ground earlier than his teammates to hit the nets. Since his efforts paid off eventually, the ranked number one Test all-rounder is likely to escape any fine or punishment. Also read | IND vs ENG: India pacers put England under pressure after skipper Gill's record double ton Considering India suffered a late collapse twice in the series opener in Leeds, Jadeja knew that even if he’s breaking BCCI’s Standard Operating Procedures (SoPs), he is doing it for the greater cause, and it showed. "Somewhere I felt that I should go and bat extra because the ball was still new," Jadeja said. "I felt, if I can see the new ball off, it would become easy for the rest of the innings. Luckily, I could bat till lunch, and then Washi [Sundar] also batted well with Shubman. The more you bat in England, the better it is because you never feel you are set in England. At any time, a ball can swing and take your edge or bowl you." Although he missed out on his second Test hundred on English soil, Jadeja felt content with his contribution, which helped India stay on top of England after two days of play. "When you contribute with the bat for the team, it feels great; when you are playing outside India, and the team needs you more, it feels good," Jadeja said. "From 210 for 5 to put together a big partnership to take the team forward, it is a challenge. I took it as a challenge. If you can stick around with the captain and put together a big partnership, it gives you confidence as a cricketer and a batter that in the coming matches also you can contribute." Meanwhile, India reduced England to 77 for three before stumps on day two, removing both openers and last game centurion Ollie Pope. Jasprit Bumrah’s replacement, Akash Deep, picked up two wickets off two balls before Mohammad Siraj accounted for Zak Crawley, caught in the slips. The hosts trail by 510 runs with seven wickets remaining in the first innings.

Jadeja scored a valiant 89, stitching a 203-run stand with Shubman Gill for the sixth wicket in India's first innings at Edgbaston.&nbsp;

IND vs ENG: Ravindra Jadeja to escape BCCI sanction despite breaking key rule on day 2 at Edgbaston

England white-ball captain Harry Brook has opened up on his suspension from the Indian Premier League (IPL). Currently, he is representing the national side in the ongoing Test series against India. Speaking on his IPL suspension, Brook revealed why he left the Delhi Capitals camp despite being purchased for a whopping amount of ₹6.25 crore in the 2025 mega auction. This led to his suspension from the IPL for the next two years.&nbsp;&nbsp;On opting out of the IPL, Brook stated: “It was an incredibly difficult decision. The IPL is an amazing tournament. It’s tough cricket, with the best players in the world. The crowds and atmosphere are amazing. It is the best franchise tournament in the world. I would love to play the IPL in the future, but for the time being, the focus is on England duties,” Brook said in a media interaction organized by Sony Sports Network.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/who-has-hit-a-six-on-the-very-first-ball-in-test-cricket-the-answer-will-surprise-you-1751208761844">Who has hit a six on the very first ball in Test cricket? The answer will surprise you</a>&nbsp;Harry Brook said he chose to skip the tournament so he could concentrate on playing for the England national team.&nbsp;&nbsp;Still, Brook has no regrets. He used that time to play in matches against Zimbabwe and the West Indies, where he made some important contributions with the bat for the team.&nbsp;Currently, Brook is part of the Test series against India. In the first Test, he scored a vital 99 runs, which helped the team to cover the lead as it was a high scoring game and played a big role in England’s victory. Ahead of the second Test, Brook said that spin bowling could become more important later in the match.&nbsp;"Historically, the Edgbaston pitch can be flatter. There is probably more in it for spinners. Otherwise, it is generally a typical English pitch. If there is any spin - and I’m completely guessing here - it will probably be late on days three, four and five,” Brook added.&nbsp;

Speaking on his IPL suspension, Brook revealed why he left the Delhi Capitals camp despite being purchased for a whopping amount of ₹6.25 crore in the 2025 mega auction.

England white-ball captain Harry Brook has opened up on his suspension from the Indian Premier League (IPL). Currently, he is representing the national side in the ongoing Test series against India. Speaking on his IPL suspension, Brook revealed why he left the Delhi Capitals camp despite being purchased for a whopping amount of ₹6.25 crore in the 2025 mega auction. This led to his suspension from the IPL for the next two years. On opting out of the IPL, Brook stated: “It was an incredibly difficult decision. The IPL is an amazing tournament. It’s tough cricket, with the best players in the world. The crowds and atmosphere are amazing. It is the best franchise tournament in the world. I would love to play the IPL in the future, but for the time being, the focus is on England duties,” Brook said in a media interaction organized by Sony Sports Network. Also read | Who has hit a six on the very first ball in Test cricket? The answer will surprise you Harry Brook said he chose to skip the tournament so he could concentrate on playing for the England national team. Still, Brook has no regrets. He used that time to play in matches against Zimbabwe and the West Indies, where he made some important contributions with the bat for the team. Currently, Brook is part of the Test series against India. In the first Test, he scored a vital 99 runs, which helped the team to cover the lead as it was a high scoring game and played a big role in England’s victory. Ahead of the second Test, Brook said that spin bowling could become more important later in the match. "Historically, the Edgbaston pitch can be flatter. There is probably more in it for spinners. Otherwise, it is generally a typical English pitch. If there is any spin - and I’m completely guessing here - it will probably be late on days three, four and five,” Brook added.

Speaking on his IPL suspension, Brook revealed why he left the Delhi Capitals camp despite being purchased for a whopping amount of ₹6.25 crore in the 2025 mega auction.

England white-ball captain Harry Brook opens up on IPL suspension, says 'It was an incredibly difficult decision'

Jasprit Bumrah’s absence from the playing XI for the second Test against England at Edgbaston has sparked quite a debate, with several former cricketers, captains and even broadcasters slamming this decision. While former India coach Ravi Shastri was the first to break his silence on the team’s decision to rest Bumrah despite a week’s window between the two Tests, cricket great Kumar Sangakkara is the latest to speak on it. Without mincing his words, Sangakkara asked ‘those’ who picked the playing XI if the Lord’s Test (next) is more important to India than winning the series?&nbsp;India made several changes to their starting XI for the second Test, dropping batter Sai Sudharsan, all-rounder Shardul Thakur and Bumrah; they brought in Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar and Akash Deep in their places. Given they strengthened their batting with those changes, adding another name to their long lower order, India compromised on their wicket-taking bowlers, especially after resting Bumrah and ignoring another X-factor in Kuldeep Yadav.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-2nd-test-shubman-gill-enters-history-books-with-edgbaston-hundred-joins-bradman-virat-kohli-vijay-hazare-1751523916642">IND vs ENG: Shubman Gill steers into history books with Edgbaston hundred, becomes first Indian captain since…</a> &nbsp;Considering Bumrah is advised not to play more than three Tests on a long away tour, including not more than two on the trot, Sangakkara questioned management’s call on their priorities. Since India is trailing (0-1) in this five-match series after the Leeds Test, resting Bumrah when they could use him as their trump card and push for a win in the second game, Team India rested him. &nbsp;“Interesting to understand how the decision is being made and who makes it? Is it after a consultation with the players or the physios? It depends on whether the Lord's Test is more important than the series? The series is on the line,” Sangakkara said while speaking on Sky Cricket. &nbsp;“If we see the score, it's an even day, perhaps a little bit more tilted towards England with the five wickets down. So I would have expected the coach to have gone to Bumrah and say 'Yes, we thought you might play the 3rd and the 5th Test, but we're going 1 and 2. Take a look if you can play the third if you can, because then you've got two weeks off before the next one," he continued.<h2>Pressure on Gambhir &nbsp;</h2>Since taking over the head coach role from Rahul Dravid last year, Gambhir tasted enormous success in white-ball cricket, but the same cannot be said about the team’s results in Tests.&nbsp; &nbsp;After beating Bangladesh at home, India has lost seven out of the nine Tests played, including conceding the three-Test series to New Zealand at home. With three top names (Ravi Ashwin, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli) retiring since the last Australia tour, which India lost 1-3, the pressure mounted on Gambhir and the team management to turn the results in their favour, leading to several questionable decisions. &nbsp;"It's not just a reaction to the last Test. I think there is a bit of chat about the last 9-10. Seven losses, one win, one draw. There is a little bit of baggage as well to turn that pattern around. So there was a lot of pressure and they were looking at this game and thinking 'alright, what can we do?' and they ring in all the changes," Sangakkara added.

India made several changes to their starting XI for the second Test, including resting ace quick Jasprit Bumrah to manage his workload.

Jasprit Bumrah’s absence from the playing XI for the second Test against England at Edgbaston has sparked quite a debate, with several former cricketers, captains and even broadcasters slamming this decision. While former India coach Ravi Shastri was the first to break his silence on the team’s decision to rest Bumrah despite a week’s window between the two Tests, cricket great Kumar Sangakkara is the latest to speak on it. Without mincing his words, Sangakkara asked ‘those’ who picked the playing XI if the Lord’s Test (next) is more important to India than winning the series? India made several changes to their starting XI for the second Test, dropping batter Sai Sudharsan, all-rounder Shardul Thakur and Bumrah; they brought in Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar and Akash Deep in their places. Given they strengthened their batting with those changes, adding another name to their long lower order, India compromised on their wicket-taking bowlers, especially after resting Bumrah and ignoring another X-factor in Kuldeep Yadav. Also read | IND vs ENG: Shubman Gill steers into history books with Edgbaston hundred, becomes first Indian captain since… Considering Bumrah is advised not to play more than three Tests on a long away tour, including not more than two on the trot, Sangakkara questioned management’s call on their priorities. Since India is trailing (0-1) in this five-match series after the Leeds Test, resting Bumrah when they could use him as their trump card and push for a win in the second game, Team India rested him. “Interesting to understand how the decision is being made and who makes it? Is it after a consultation with the players or the physios? It depends on whether the Lord's Test is more important than the series? The series is on the line,” Sangakkara said while speaking on Sky Cricket. “If we see the score, it's an even day, perhaps a little bit more tilted towards England with the five wickets down. So I would have expected the coach to have gone to Bumrah and say 'Yes, we thought you might play the 3rd and the 5th Test, but we're going 1 and 2. Take a look if you can play the third if you can, because then you've got two weeks off before the next one," he continued. Pressure on Gambhir Since taking over the head coach role from Rahul Dravid last year, Gambhir tasted enormous success in white-ball cricket, but the same cannot be said about the team’s results in Tests. After beating Bangladesh at home, India has lost seven out of the nine Tests played, including conceding the three-Test series to New Zealand at home. With three top names (Ravi Ashwin, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli) retiring since the last Australia tour, which India lost 1-3, the pressure mounted on Gambhir and the team management to turn the results in their favour, leading to several questionable decisions. "It's not just a reaction to the last Test. I think there is a bit of chat about the last 9-10. Seven losses, one win, one draw. There is a little bit of baggage as well to turn that pattern around. So there was a lot of pressure and they were looking at this game and thinking 'alright, what can we do?' and they ring in all the changes," Sangakkara added.

India made several changes to their starting XI for the second Test, including resting ace quick Jasprit Bumrah to manage his workload.

IND vs ENG: Sangakkara questions Bumrah's absence from 2nd Test, asks Indian team management, 'Is Lord's Test...'

Newly-appointed India’s Test captain Shubman Gill rewrote records with his second hundred on this English tour, his first at Edgbaston in Birmingham. On day one of the second Test between India and England, Gill completed his seventh Test century to put the visiting team on top. The right-handed batter has got some start to his Test captaincy career. Although India failed to win the series opener under his leadership despite four batters contributing to five hundreds across both innings, his performance with the bat has shown promise. Batting at his new number four position, replacing legendary Virat Kohli, who is now retired, Gill seems to have taken control of it and his game.&nbsp;Gill broke plenty of records with his unbeaten 114, including 13 fours. While he joined former greats like Vijay Hazare and Virat Kohli on the list of Indian captains to score two or more fifty-plus scores batting at number four against England in England, Gill also became the third Indian skipper ever and the first since Mohammad Azharuddin (since 1990) to score hundreds in consecutive Tests in England. &nbsp;Former Indian captain Vijay Hazare was the first to achieve this feat during the 1951-52 Test series, while Azharuddin was the second, doing it during the first two Tests on the 1990 tour.&nbsp; &nbsp;He, however, also joined a list of Indian batters, including Azharuddin, Dilip Vengsarkar and ‘The Wall’ Rahul Dravid to score centuries in three back-to-back Tests against England.<h2>More to Gill’s Edgbaston hundred &nbsp;</h2>There is more to his second hundred on English soil.&nbsp; &nbsp;Gill also joined greats like Virat, Hazare and original little master Sunil Gavaskar on the list of Indian captains to hit hundreds in each of the first two Tests, further becoming only the second Indian captain after Kohli (in 2018) to smash a hundred in Birmingham. &nbsp;However, joining some of the greatest names in cricket history, including Sir Donald Bradman and Sir Gary Sobers, among others, on the list of visiting captains with a hundred in the first two Tests of a series in England is another achievement to Gill's decorated cabinet. Besides that, Gill also became the ninth visiting captain and the second Indian to unlock this feat, which also includes former South Africa captain Graeme Smith. &nbsp;Meanwhile, Yashasvi Jaiswal was also among the runs in the first innings. After completing his maiden Test hundred in England in Leeds, Jaiswal hit a masterful 87 on day one at Edgbaston, with all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja contributing with an unbeaten 41 to see India end the day at 310 for five.&nbsp;

Although India failed to win the series opener under his leadership despite four batters contributing to five hundreds across both innings, his performance with the bat has shown promise.

Newly-appointed India’s Test captain Shubman Gill rewrote records with his second hundred on this English tour, his first at Edgbaston in Birmingham. On day one of the second Test between India and England, Gill completed his seventh Test century to put the visiting team on top. The right-handed batter has got some start to his Test captaincy career. Although India failed to win the series opener under his leadership despite four batters contributing to five hundreds across both innings, his performance with the bat has shown promise. Batting at his new number four position, replacing legendary Virat Kohli, who is now retired, Gill seems to have taken control of it and his game. Gill broke plenty of records with his unbeaten 114, including 13 fours. While he joined former greats like Vijay Hazare and Virat Kohli on the list of Indian captains to score two or more fifty-plus scores batting at number four against England in England, Gill also became the third Indian skipper ever and the first since Mohammad Azharuddin (since 1990) to score hundreds in consecutive Tests in England. Former Indian captain Vijay Hazare was the first to achieve this feat during the 1951-52 Test series, while Azharuddin was the second, doing it during the first two Tests on the 1990 tour. He, however, also joined a list of Indian batters, including Azharuddin, Dilip Vengsarkar and ‘The Wall’ Rahul Dravid to score centuries in three back-to-back Tests against England. More to Gill’s Edgbaston hundred There is more to his second hundred on English soil. Gill also joined greats like Virat, Hazare and original little master Sunil Gavaskar on the list of Indian captains to hit hundreds in each of the first two Tests, further becoming only the second Indian captain after Kohli (in 2018) to smash a hundred in Birmingham. However, joining some of the greatest names in cricket history, including Sir Donald Bradman and Sir Gary Sobers, among others, on the list of visiting captains with a hundred in the first two Tests of a series in England is another achievement to Gill's decorated cabinet. Besides that, Gill also became the ninth visiting captain and the second Indian to unlock this feat, which also includes former South Africa captain Graeme Smith. Meanwhile, Yashasvi Jaiswal was also among the runs in the first innings. After completing his maiden Test hundred in England in Leeds, Jaiswal hit a masterful 87 on day one at Edgbaston, with all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja contributing with an unbeaten 41 to see India end the day at 310 for five.

Although India failed to win the series opener under his leadership despite four batters contributing to five hundreds across both innings, his performance with the bat has shown promise.

IND vs ENG: Shubman Gill steers into history books with Edgbaston hundred, becomes first Indian captain since…

Team India, under the captaincy of Shubman Gill will once again face Ben Stokes-led England in the second Test of the five-match Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series. The match will take place at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Wednesday (July 2). In the first Test match, England beat India by five wickets in an exciting high scoring game in which four Indian batters together hit five centuries. It will be interesting to see how Team India will bounce back after losing the first Test match.&nbsp;Match and Live streaming details&nbsp;<ul><li>When and where will India vs England 2nd Test match take place? &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</li></ul>The second Test match between India and England will be played at Edgbaston in Birmingham from July 2, the match will start at 3:30 PM IST.&nbsp;<ul><li>When will toss take place in India vs England 2nd Test match? &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>The toss for the India vs England 2nd Test match has been scheduled for 3:00 PM IST.&nbsp;<ul><li>Where to watch India vs England 2nd Test live streaming in India? &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</li></ul>The India vs England 2nd Test will be streamed live on the JioHotstar app and website.&nbsp;<ul><li>Where to watch India vs England 2nd Test live telecast in India? &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</li></ul>The India vs England 2nd Test will be live telecast on the Sony Sports Network.&nbsp;Pitch ReportThe Edgbaston pitch usually helps fast bowlers early in the match, especially if the weather is cloudy but by the second and third day the pitch becomes better for batting.&nbsp;Also Check - From Virat Kohli to Smriti Mandhana: 6 Indian players to hit a century in all three format&nbsp;Predicted Playing XIs&nbsp;India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (captain), Karun Nair, Rishabh Pant (vice-captain &amp; wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna.&nbsp;England (confirmed XI): Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (captain), Jamie Smith, Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Josh Tongue and Shoaib Bashir.

In the first Test match, England beat India by five wickets in an exciting high scoring game in which four Indian batters together hit five centuries. It will be interesting to see how team India will bounce back after losing the first Test match.

Team India, under the captaincy of Shubman Gill will once again face Ben Stokes-led England in the second Test of the five-match Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series. The match will take place at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Wednesday (July 2). In the first Test match, England beat India by five wickets in an exciting high scoring game in which four Indian batters together hit five centuries. It will be interesting to see how Team India will bounce back after losing the first Test match. Match and Live streaming details When and where will India vs England 2nd Test match take place? The second Test match between India and England will be played at Edgbaston in Birmingham from July 2, the match will start at 3:30 PM IST. When will toss take place in India vs England 2nd Test match? The toss for the India vs England 2nd Test match has been scheduled for 3:00 PM IST. Where to watch India vs England 2nd Test live streaming in India? The India vs England 2nd Test will be streamed live on the JioHotstar app and website. Where to watch India vs England 2nd Test live telecast in India? The India vs England 2nd Test will be live telecast on the Sony Sports Network. Pitch Report The Edgbaston pitch usually helps fast bowlers early in the match, especially if the weather is cloudy but by the second and third day the pitch becomes better for batting. Also Check - From Virat Kohli to Smriti Mandhana: 6 Indian players to hit a century in all three format Predicted Playing XIs India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (captain), Karun Nair, Rishabh Pant (vice-captain & wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna. England (confirmed XI): Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (captain), Jamie Smith, Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Josh Tongue and Shoaib Bashir.

In the first Test match, England beat India by five wickets in an exciting high scoring game in which four Indian batters together hit five centuries. It will be interesting to see how team India will bounce back after losing the first Test match.

IND vs ENG, 2nd Test: All you need to know about live streaming details, predicted XIs and more

England have won the first Test against India in Leeds by successfully chasing a target of 371 runs by losing only five wickets. This was England's second highest run chase in Test history and their second best against India. India struggled due to dropped catches and sudden batting collapses even after being in strong positions in both the innings. The second Test will take place in Birmingham and starts on July 2. Indian captain Shubman Gill will aim for a better result after losing his first match as skipper. Although Indian batters scored five centuries across both innings but still the team could not win.&nbsp;&nbsp;This upcoming Test is going to be very special for one of England best batsman, Joe Root.&nbsp;Joe Root is close to achieving something that no other Test batter has ever done against India. He already holds the record for most Test runs against them and now stands just 73 runs away from reaching 3000 runs.&nbsp;&nbsp;If he scores those runs in the next match in Birmingham then he will surely become the first player in Test history to cross the 3000-run mark against India.&nbsp;Root has always enjoyed playing against India and the stats prove it, he has scored 2927 runs in 57 innings from 31 Tests with an impressive average of 58.54, including 10 centuries and 12 fifties.&nbsp;Root is not just close to only one record but several others records also. He is currently tied with Rahul Dravid for the most catches in Test cricket, both with 210. One more catch in 2nd Test against India and Root will lead that list.&nbsp;And if he scores three more half-centuries then he will move past Sachin Tendulkar’s 68 Test fifties. &nbsp;Also with just 292 more runs he could also rise to second place in the list of all time Test run scorers behind only Tendulkar.&nbsp;Currently, Root has 13087 Test runs and sits fifth on the all time Test run scorers list. At 34, he still has time to break more records.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The second Test between India and England will take place in Birmingham and starts on July 2 at 3:30 pm. Indian captain Shubman Gill will aim for a better result after losing his first match as skipper.

England have won the first Test against India in Leeds by successfully chasing a target of 371 runs by losing only five wickets. This was England's second highest run chase in Test history and their second best against India. India struggled due to dropped catches and sudden batting collapses even after being in strong positions in both the innings. The second Test will take place in Birmingham and starts on July 2. Indian captain Shubman Gill will aim for a better result after losing his first match as skipper. Although Indian batters scored five centuries across both innings but still the team could not win. This upcoming Test is going to be very special for one of England best batsman, Joe Root. Joe Root is close to achieving something that no other Test batter has ever done against India. He already holds the record for most Test runs against them and now stands just 73 runs away from reaching 3000 runs. If he scores those runs in the next match in Birmingham then he will surely become the first player in Test history to cross the 3000-run mark against India. Root has always enjoyed playing against India and the stats prove it, he has scored 2927 runs in 57 innings from 31 Tests with an impressive average of 58.54, including 10 centuries and 12 fifties. Root is not just close to only one record but several others records also. He is currently tied with Rahul Dravid for the most catches in Test cricket, both with 210. One more catch in 2nd Test against India and Root will lead that list. And if he scores three more half-centuries then he will move past Sachin Tendulkar’s 68 Test fifties. Also with just 292 more runs he could also rise to second place in the list of all time Test run scorers behind only Tendulkar. Currently, Root has 13087 Test runs and sits fifth on the all time Test run scorers list. At 34, he still has time to break more records.

The second Test between India and England will take place in Birmingham and starts on July 2 at 3:30 pm. Indian captain Shubman Gill will aim for a better result after losing his first match as skipper.

Joe Root on course to break record against India, can become first batter to achieve THIS milestone

Pressure continues to mount on Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir after he failed to live up to the expectations since taking over the job from Rahul Dravid last year. Although Team India has been at the top of its game in white-ball cricket since his arrival, the Test side is reeling at the bottom, having lost seven matches and winning three in comparison. Let alone going from strength to strength in Tests, India conceded a golden chance to play its second straight WTC Final the last time after losing to New Zealand (at home) and Australia (away) in successive series.&nbsp;Repercussions followed as several first-team players, including Ravichandran Ashwin, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, announced their shock retirements (since) midway through the Australian tour. The selectors also formed a new leadership group for the marquee English tour, consisting of five Tests, the first of which India lost by five wickets late on the final day.&nbsp; &nbsp;Leaving aside the two Tests India won at home (against Bangladesh) last year, they haven’t looked like a team to beat in Tests. Despite increasing reinforcement for their first series of the new WTC cycle (2025-27), Team India looked clueless on the field in the series opener in Leeds.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-2nd-test-shubman-gill-told-to-fix-attitude-just-one-game-after-his-test-captaincy-debut-brad-haddin-edgbaston-1751107463377">IND vs ENG: Shubman Gill told to ‘fix attitude’ just one game after his Test captaincy debut</a> &nbsp;Although the newly appointed Test captain Shubman Gill was at the centre of things, former India cricketer-turned-broadcaster Aakash Chopra said he is willing to show patience with him but raises concerns over Gautam Gambhir’s role as head coach. He said that the BCCI agreed to everything Gautam asked for before accepting the role, including appointing the backroom staff of his choice, but if the results don’t improve, there could be consequences. &nbsp;“This is the principle of Indian cricket, and it is true that if it is good, then everyone is proud of it. But if it is bad, then criticism is absolutely obvious. I will still be more patient with Shubman Gill because he has just become the captain. It will take him some time to understand,” Chopra said on his YouTube channel. &nbsp;“There is a lot of pressure on Gautam Gambhir. The pressure is absolutely mounting. If you look at his performances in Test cricket and Red-ball cricket, you will find that he has not won a lot of matches. He has won 2 matches against Bangladesh and one against Australia. However, we lost three against New Zealand, three against Australia and one against England. He has been losing and losing,” he continued.<h3>‘No excuse’ &nbsp;</h3>Chopra feels the England series could decide Gautam’s fate as the Test coach.&nbsp; &nbsp;“His performance in white-ball cricket has been good. The team has been playing well. But in Test cricket, I think the questions are going to be there. And I think there is a lot of pressure on this series. If this series doesn't go well, God forbid, I hope it goes well. I really want Indian cricket to do well. But if the England series doesn't go too well, then there will be a question mark. &nbsp;“Where are they going, and what are they doing? Because the selectors feel that whatever team management is asking for, it is being given. The type of player you want, the number of players you want, and the player you are pointing at are being given. So, if this is the case, then you also need to deliver the results. Period. There is no excuse,” he concluded. &nbsp;Meanwhile, Edgbaston in Birmingham will host the second Test between India and England starting next Wednesday (Jul 2).&nbsp;

Let alone going from strength to strength in Tests, India conceded a golden chance to play its second straight WTC Final the last time after losing to New Zealand (at home) and Australia (away) in successive series.

Pressure continues to mount on Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir after he failed to live up to the expectations since taking over the job from Rahul Dravid last year. Although Team India has been at the top of its game in white-ball cricket since his arrival, the Test side is reeling at the bottom, having lost seven matches and winning three in comparison. Let alone going from strength to strength in Tests, India conceded a golden chance to play its second straight WTC Final the last time after losing to New Zealand (at home) and Australia (away) in successive series. Repercussions followed as several first-team players, including Ravichandran Ashwin, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, announced their shock retirements (since) midway through the Australian tour. The selectors also formed a new leadership group for the marquee English tour, consisting of five Tests, the first of which India lost by five wickets late on the final day. Leaving aside the two Tests India won at home (against Bangladesh) last year, they haven’t looked like a team to beat in Tests. Despite increasing reinforcement for their first series of the new WTC cycle (2025-27), Team India looked clueless on the field in the series opener in Leeds. Also read | IND vs ENG: Shubman Gill told to ‘fix attitude’ just one game after his Test captaincy debut Although the newly appointed Test captain Shubman Gill was at the centre of things, former India cricketer-turned-broadcaster Aakash Chopra said he is willing to show patience with him but raises concerns over Gautam Gambhir’s role as head coach. He said that the BCCI agreed to everything Gautam asked for before accepting the role, including appointing the backroom staff of his choice, but if the results don’t improve, there could be consequences. “This is the principle of Indian cricket, and it is true that if it is good, then everyone is proud of it. But if it is bad, then criticism is absolutely obvious. I will still be more patient with Shubman Gill because he has just become the captain. It will take him some time to understand,” Chopra said on his YouTube channel. “There is a lot of pressure on Gautam Gambhir. The pressure is absolutely mounting. If you look at his performances in Test cricket and Red-ball cricket, you will find that he has not won a lot of matches. He has won 2 matches against Bangladesh and one against Australia. However, we lost three against New Zealand, three against Australia and one against England. He has been losing and losing,” he continued. ‘No excuse’ Chopra feels the England series could decide Gautam’s fate as the Test coach. “His performance in white-ball cricket has been good. The team has been playing well. But in Test cricket, I think the questions are going to be there. And I think there is a lot of pressure on this series. If this series doesn't go well, God forbid, I hope it goes well. I really want Indian cricket to do well. But if the England series doesn't go too well, then there will be a question mark. “Where are they going, and what are they doing? Because the selectors feel that whatever team management is asking for, it is being given. The type of player you want, the number of players you want, and the player you are pointing at are being given. So, if this is the case, then you also need to deliver the results. Period. There is no excuse,” he concluded. Meanwhile, Edgbaston in Birmingham will host the second Test between India and England starting next Wednesday (Jul 2).

Let alone going from strength to strength in Tests, India conceded a golden chance to play its second straight WTC Final the last time after losing to New Zealand (at home) and Australia (away) in successive series.

Pressure mounts on Gambhir to deliver results; ex-cricketer fears worse for head coach should India fail in England

Just one match into India’s Test captaincy and Shubman Gill is told to adjust his attitude for the team’s betterment. Gill-led India lost the series opener against England at Headingley in Leeds despite having hit five centuries across two innings in the game – an Indian Test cricket record. Although Jasprit Bumrah was fantastic in the first innings, picking his record-breaking 12th away five-wicket haul in Tests, none of his fellow bowlers were able to make an impact, resulting in India failing to defend 371 on the final day. However, the bigger issue was fielding, with India dropping more than six catches, four of which slipped through Yashasvi Jaiswal’s hands.&nbsp;Brad Haddin, former Australian keeper and Ashes winner, put the onus on Gill to fix it altogether, claiming that for Gill’s India to become a great Test team, they must get better at taking catches because they win matches. Urging Gill to bring that attitude adjustment to his captaincy and, with that, injecting it into his teammates, Haddin said,&nbsp; &nbsp;"Every great team, no matter what year you're playing, the one standout feature they've always had, is that they've been a great fielding team. And I think that is one legacy Gill has start to leave now on this team. He needs an attitude adjustment," Haddin said while speaking on the Willow Talk podcast. &nbsp;"If you want to field well and compete the whole time, it's only attitude. You can do all your technical work off the field and have as many coaches as anyone, but it won't matter. Even in the IPL this year, the catching was horrible. And that could be a byproduct," he continued.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/wi-vs-aus-2nd-test-steve-smith-takes-baby-steps-towards-return-pat-cummins-hints-at-his-inclusion-grenada-barbados-finger-injury-1751101047759">WI vs AUS: Steve Smith takes baby steps towards return as Cummins hints at his inclusion in second Test</a> &nbsp;However, batting prowess overshadowed Team India’s poor fielding in Leeds. While Gill was among the four centurions on the line-up, including Rishabh Pant, who hit two across both innings, he looked helpless looking around after a dropped catch. &nbsp;Jaiswal, who also hit his maiden Test hundred in England, was in the good books but only until the stumps on day one. Afterwards, he dropped four catches, resulting in all those batters making most of their chances and hurting India. &nbsp;With India already trailing (0-1) in the five-match Test series, worrying about its fielding on the other hand, the second Test at Edgbaston in Birmingham would provide them with a shot at redemption. The second Test begins next Wednesday (Jul 2).&nbsp;

Fielding was the bigger issue for India in Leeds, with them dropping more than six catches, four of which slipped through Yashasvi Jaiswal’s hands.

Just one match into India’s Test captaincy and Shubman Gill is told to adjust his attitude for the team’s betterment. Gill-led India lost the series opener against England at Headingley in Leeds despite having hit five centuries across two innings in the game – an Indian Test cricket record. Although Jasprit Bumrah was fantastic in the first innings, picking his record-breaking 12th away five-wicket haul in Tests, none of his fellow bowlers were able to make an impact, resulting in India failing to defend 371 on the final day. However, the bigger issue was fielding, with India dropping more than six catches, four of which slipped through Yashasvi Jaiswal’s hands. Brad Haddin, former Australian keeper and Ashes winner, put the onus on Gill to fix it altogether, claiming that for Gill’s India to become a great Test team, they must get better at taking catches because they win matches. Urging Gill to bring that attitude adjustment to his captaincy and, with that, injecting it into his teammates, Haddin said, "Every great team, no matter what year you're playing, the one standout feature they've always had, is that they've been a great fielding team. And I think that is one legacy Gill has start to leave now on this team. He needs an attitude adjustment," Haddin said while speaking on the Willow Talk podcast. "If you want to field well and compete the whole time, it's only attitude. You can do all your technical work off the field and have as many coaches as anyone, but it won't matter. Even in the IPL this year, the catching was horrible. And that could be a byproduct," he continued. Also read | WI vs AUS: Steve Smith takes baby steps towards return as Cummins hints at his inclusion in second Test However, batting prowess overshadowed Team India’s poor fielding in Leeds. While Gill was among the four centurions on the line-up, including Rishabh Pant, who hit two across both innings, he looked helpless looking around after a dropped catch. Jaiswal, who also hit his maiden Test hundred in England, was in the good books but only until the stumps on day one. Afterwards, he dropped four catches, resulting in all those batters making most of their chances and hurting India. With India already trailing (0-1) in the five-match Test series, worrying about its fielding on the other hand, the second Test at Edgbaston in Birmingham would provide them with a shot at redemption. The second Test begins next Wednesday (Jul 2).

Fielding was the bigger issue for India in Leeds, with them dropping more than six catches, four of which slipped through Yashasvi Jaiswal’s hands.

IND vs ENG: Shubman Gill told to ‘fix attitude’ just one game after his Test captaincy debut

Indian keeper-batter Rishabh Pant has achieved his career-best rankings following hitting twin tons against England at Headingley in Leeds. English opener Ben Duckett also entered the top ten, attaining the eighth position in the updated list. Pant, who became just the second gloveman to hit two centuries in the same Test after Zimbabwe legend Andy Flower, jumped one spot to seventh place - his best-ever in Tests. Though Pant made headlines for his heroics in the series opener, his efforts were not enough for India to cross the winning line.&nbsp;Aided by Duckett's 149 in the second innings, England completed the 371-run chase with five wickets remaining. Duckett scored over 200 runs in the Test, having hit a vital 62 in the first innings. The left-handed batter stitched a brilliant 188-run partnership with Zak Crawley for the first wicket in the final innings, laying the platform for England's second-most successful Test run chase ever.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/wi-vs-aus-day-2-australia-lead-by-82-as-barbados-test-hangs-on-a-knife-edge-jayden-seales-1750988126963">WI vs AUS: Australia lead by 82 after day 2 as Barbados Test hangs on a knife edge</a> &nbsp;Meanwhile, Pant broke plenty of records in Leeds. After going past his former team captain Rohit Sharma for most sixes in the World Test Championship (WTC) cycle, only second to Ben Stokes, Pant became the Indian keeper-batter with the most runs hit across two innings in one Test, surpassing MS Dhoni’s tally. He also became the first Indian gloveman to smash twin centuries in one game, completing his eighth in Tests – the most by any Indian keeper ever. &nbsp;On the other hand, Shubman Gill jumped five places to 20th after hitting his maiden hundred as the new India Test captain; Ollie Pope, who was also among runs for England in Leeds, moved three places to 19th.&nbsp; &nbsp;Yashasvi Jaiswal, who scored 101 in the first innings, is the highest-ranked Indian batter, placed fourth, with batting giant Joe Root attaining the top spot. Harry Brook retained his second place following a lucky yet glorious 99 in the first Test.<h3>Bumrah retains top spot &nbsp;</h3>Jasprit Bumrah, India’s best bet on the tour of England, continues to hog all the attention at the top spot, with South African quick Kagiso Rabada and Australian captain Pat Cummins attaining the second and third positions, respectively. &nbsp;Bumrah was among the wicket-takers for India in Leeds, picking a five-wicket haul in the first innings – his 12th away from home and 14th overall in Tests.&nbsp; &nbsp;In the all-rounders rankings, Ravindra Jadeja continues to lead, with Stokes jumping three places to the fifth spot.&nbsp;

Though Pant made headlines for his heroics in the series opener, his efforts were not enough for India to cross the winning line.

Indian keeper-batter Rishabh Pant has achieved his career-best rankings following hitting twin tons against England at Headingley in Leeds. English opener Ben Duckett also entered the top ten, attaining the eighth position in the updated list. Pant, who became just the second gloveman to hit two centuries in the same Test after Zimbabwe legend Andy Flower, jumped one spot to seventh place - his best-ever in Tests. Though Pant made headlines for his heroics in the series opener, his efforts were not enough for India to cross the winning line. Aided by Duckett's 149 in the second innings, England completed the 371-run chase with five wickets remaining. Duckett scored over 200 runs in the Test, having hit a vital 62 in the first innings. The left-handed batter stitched a brilliant 188-run partnership with Zak Crawley for the first wicket in the final innings, laying the platform for England's second-most successful Test run chase ever. Also read | WI vs AUS: Australia lead by 82 after day 2 as Barbados Test hangs on a knife edge Meanwhile, Pant broke plenty of records in Leeds. After going past his former team captain Rohit Sharma for most sixes in the World Test Championship (WTC) cycle, only second to Ben Stokes, Pant became the Indian keeper-batter with the most runs hit across two innings in one Test, surpassing MS Dhoni’s tally. He also became the first Indian gloveman to smash twin centuries in one game, completing his eighth in Tests – the most by any Indian keeper ever. On the other hand, Shubman Gill jumped five places to 20th after hitting his maiden hundred as the new India Test captain; Ollie Pope, who was also among runs for England in Leeds, moved three places to 19th. Yashasvi Jaiswal, who scored 101 in the first innings, is the highest-ranked Indian batter, placed fourth, with batting giant Joe Root attaining the top spot. Harry Brook retained his second place following a lucky yet glorious 99 in the first Test. Bumrah retains top spot Jasprit Bumrah, India’s best bet on the tour of England, continues to hog all the attention at the top spot, with South African quick Kagiso Rabada and Australian captain Pat Cummins attaining the second and third positions, respectively. Bumrah was among the wicket-takers for India in Leeds, picking a five-wicket haul in the first innings – his 12th away from home and 14th overall in Tests. In the all-rounders rankings, Ravindra Jadeja continues to lead, with Stokes jumping three places to the fifth spot.

Though Pant made headlines for his heroics in the series opener, his efforts were not enough for India to cross the winning line.

ICC Test Rankings: Rishabh Pant attains career-best position after twin tons in Leeds, England opener Duckett in top 10

England ace quick Jofra Archer is added to the squad for the second Test against India starting next Wednesday (Jul 2) at Edgbaston in Birmingham. Should the selectors pick him for the next game, Archer would play his first Test in over four years. Archer’s selection is the only change England made to their squad for the second Test after taking a 1-0 lead in the series opener in Leeds. Meanwhile, Archer made his first County appearance since May 21, when picked for Sussex’s away game at Durham in the last round of the Championship.&nbsp;Besides those benched for the Headingley Test, including Sam Cook and Jamie Overton, Archer would join the five-man pace brigade in the dressing room, fighting for a spot in the starting XI alongside first-team Test quicks - Brydon Carse, Chris Woakes and Josh Tongue.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/what-is-stop-clock-rule-in-test-cricket-will-it-make-the-format-interesting-icc-playing-condition-1750937637142">What is stop-clock rule in Test Cricket? Will it make the red-ball cricket interesting?</a> &nbsp;Archer last played a Test for England during the away tour of India in 2021, with Ahmedabad staging his final game in the whites before a series of injuries kept him away from this format for nearly four years. A recurrence of an elbow issue and back stress fracture reduced his game time for England, as he featured in just seven international white-ball matches between March 2021 and May 2024. &nbsp;"It felt all right today," Archer said after day two of the County match between Sussex and Durham. "I've been playing for a year and bowling for two years, including the build-up, so everything is fine. &nbsp;"Now, it's a different challenge because I know my body can hold up to it. The mental part of the game [will be tough]. Over the next couple of days, I'm going to have to battle a bit with it, but it's all good. It's a new challenge, and I'll keep trucking along,” he continued.&nbsp;<h3>England Men's Test squad for the Edgbaston game – &nbsp;</h3>Ben Stokes (captain), Jofra Archer, Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Sam Cook, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jamie Smith, Josh Tongue, Chris Woakes

IND vs ENG: Advantage England as Jofra Archer returns to squad for second Test

England ace quick Jofra Archer is added to the squad for the second Test against India starting next Wednesday (Jul 2) at Edgbaston in Birmingham. Should the selectors pick him for the next game, Archer would play his first Test in over four years. Archer’s selection is the only change England made to their squad for the second Test after taking a 1-0 lead in the series opener in Leeds. Meanwhile, Archer made his first County appearance since May 21, when picked for Sussex’s away game at Durham in the last round of the Championship. Besides those benched for the Headingley Test, including Sam Cook and Jamie Overton, Archer would join the five-man pace brigade in the dressing room, fighting for a spot in the starting XI alongside first-team Test quicks - Brydon Carse, Chris Woakes and Josh Tongue. Also read | What is stop-clock rule in Test Cricket? Will it make the red-ball cricket interesting? Archer last played a Test for England during the away tour of India in 2021, with Ahmedabad staging his final game in the whites before a series of injuries kept him away from this format for nearly four years. A recurrence of an elbow issue and back stress fracture reduced his game time for England, as he featured in just seven international white-ball matches between March 2021 and May 2024. "It felt all right today," Archer said after day two of the County match between Sussex and Durham. "I've been playing for a year and bowling for two years, including the build-up, so everything is fine. "Now, it's a different challenge because I know my body can hold up to it. The mental part of the game [will be tough]. Over the next couple of days, I'm going to have to battle a bit with it, but it's all good. It's a new challenge, and I'll keep trucking along,” he continued. England Men's Test squad for the Edgbaston game – Ben Stokes (captain), Jofra Archer, Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Sam Cook, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jamie Smith, Josh Tongue, Chris Woakes

Archer made his first County appearance since May 21, when picked for Sussex’s away game at Durham in the last round of the Championship.

Just one day after India conceded the Leeds Test against England by five wickets, the touring team began making changes in the quest for getting back on track in this five-match Test series. Shubman Gill-led Indian Team took on the hosts at Headingley in the series opener, and despite having hit five centuries across both innings, they failed to capitalise on it. Though mediocre bowling, barring Jasprit Bumrah’s, and missed chances on the field led to this result, the team management decided to release India and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) seamer Harshit Rana ahead of the second Test in Edgbaston starting next Wednesday (Jul 2).&nbsp;A Times of India (TOI) report confirms that Rana, added to the side as the backup quick following the intra-squad game between the senior side and India-A, did not travel with the team to Birmingham, which left on Wednesday morning and is said to be released and sent home.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/wi-vs-aus-1st-test-barbados-shamar-joseph-gives-apt-reply-to-ian-healy-you-are-no-curtly-ambrose-remark-1750914911305">Shamar Joseph replies to Ian Healy’s ‘You’re no Ambrose’ remark with four-for on day one against AUS</a> &nbsp;Although he hopped in as an injury cover for one of the seamers suffering a niggle, per team head coach Gautam Gambhir, his release came shortly after Rana’s former KKR mentor (Gautam) revealed all fast bowlers are fit and raring to go for the second Test starting in six days.&nbsp; &nbsp;"I haven't spoken to the chairman selector; I will speak to the chairman of selectors because there was a bit of a niggle in the group. That is why we wanted him as a backup. But at the moment, everything looks fine, so if everyone is fine, he would have to fly back," Gambhir said earlier. &nbsp;Meanwhile, Rana made his Test debut against Australia in the BGT opener late last year, picking Travis Head as his maiden Test wicket. He bagged two more in Perth, but never looked like threatening the Aussies across the remaining three innings he played on the tour. After India conceded the second Test in Adelaide, the management looked beyond him for the remainder of the tour.<h2>‘Depth? Yes! Skill? No’ &nbsp;</h2>Barring Bumrah, who broke multiple records with his first-inning five-for in Leeds, neither of the pacers, including Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna and Shardul Thakur, were anywhere close to backing up Bumrah with top-class bowling across two innings. &nbsp;Besides them, India has two pacers waiting in the wings for their turns – uncapped left-armer Arshdeep Singh and Test specialist Akash Deep Singh. Seam-bowling all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy can also offer his medium pace should he get the chance on this tour.&nbsp;

Added to squad ahead of Leeds Test, KKR quick Harshit Rana sent home – Report

Just one day after India conceded the Leeds Test against England by five wickets, the touring team began making changes in the quest for getting back on track in this five-match Test series. Shubman Gill-led Indian Team took on the hosts at Headingley in the series opener, and despite having hit five centuries across both innings, they failed to capitalise on it. Though mediocre bowling, barring Jasprit Bumrah’s, and missed chances on the field led to this result, the team management decided to release India and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) seamer Harshit Rana ahead of the second Test in Edgbaston starting next Wednesday (Jul 2). A Times of India (TOI) report confirms that Rana, added to the side as the backup quick following the intra-squad game between the senior side and India-A, did not travel with the team to Birmingham, which left on Wednesday morning and is said to be released and sent home. Also read | Shamar Joseph replies to Ian Healy’s ‘You’re no Ambrose’ remark with four-for on day one against AUS Although he hopped in as an injury cover for one of the seamers suffering a niggle, per team head coach Gautam Gambhir, his release came shortly after Rana’s former KKR mentor (Gautam) revealed all fast bowlers are fit and raring to go for the second Test starting in six days. "I haven't spoken to the chairman selector; I will speak to the chairman of selectors because there was a bit of a niggle in the group. That is why we wanted him as a backup. But at the moment, everything looks fine, so if everyone is fine, he would have to fly back," Gambhir said earlier. Meanwhile, Rana made his Test debut against Australia in the BGT opener late last year, picking Travis Head as his maiden Test wicket. He bagged two more in Perth, but never looked like threatening the Aussies across the remaining three innings he played on the tour. After India conceded the second Test in Adelaide, the management looked beyond him for the remainder of the tour. ‘Depth? Yes! Skill? No’ Barring Bumrah, who broke multiple records with his first-inning five-for in Leeds, neither of the pacers, including Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna and Shardul Thakur, were anywhere close to backing up Bumrah with top-class bowling across two innings. Besides them, India has two pacers waiting in the wings for their turns – uncapped left-armer Arshdeep Singh and Test specialist Akash Deep Singh. Seam-bowling all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy can also offer his medium pace should he get the chance on this tour.

Harshit Rana was part of the India-A squad that played an intra-squad game against the senior side ahead of the series opener in Leeds.

IND vs ENG: Added to India squad just ahead of Leeds Test, KKR seamer Harshit Rana sent home – Report

IND vs ENG: Ben Duckett scored a magnificent 149 at Headingley in 2025 England vs India Test and became the sixth opener overall to score a Test hundred against India in fourth innings of a Test.

IND vs ENG: Ben Duckett scored a magnificent 149 at Headingley in 2025 England vs India Test and became the sixth opener overall to score a Test hundred against India in fourth innings of a Test.

England's Duckett becomes sixth opener to score fourth innings Test ton vs India - Last batter was from Bangladesh

India pacers Prasidh Krishna and Shardul Thakur joined Roger Binny, Ghulam Ahmed and Kapil Dev as the only bowlers to take at least two wickets in fourth innings of a Test at Headingley in Leeds. Krishna and Thahkur, who took their twin wickets on day 5 (Jun 24), are only the third and fourth Indian pacers after Binny and Kapil to take at least a wicket in the fourth innings of a Test in Headingley. Kapil and Binny, both took the wickets in 1986 Test when India won the match and the series as well. In 2025, however, the chances of India winning are bleak at best with England cruising ahead at rapid pace.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-ind-vs-eng-duckett-becomes-first-england-opener-to-score-4th-innings-ton-vs-india-in-england-1750772789424">IND vs ENG: Duckett achieves RARE feat with fourth innings ton vs India at Headingley</a>As for his wickets, Krishna first dismissed England opener Zak Crawley for a personal score of 65 before dismissing first innings centurion Ollie Pope. England, after scoring 188 runs for the first wicket, lost two quick ones in space of 14 balls.Talking about Thakur, he removed centurion Ben Duckett (149) and white-ball skipper Harry Brook back-to-back to bring England from 253/2 to 253/4.England ended the second session of the final day at Headingley at 269/4 - needing 102 runs more to win the first Test and take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. Skipper Ben Stokes and former captain Joe Root were at the crease for England.Earlier in the day, Duckett and Crawley added most runs for opening wicket by England openers in fourth innings at Headingley. Duckett also became the first England opener since Alastair Cook in 2010 to score a fourth innings hundred. This is also the first time an England opener has scored a Test hundred against India in England in fourth innings.

Krishna and Thahkur, who took their twin wickets on day 5 (Jun 24), are only the third and fourth Indian pacers after Binny and Kapil to take at least a wicket in the fourth innings of a Test in Headingley.

India pacers Prasidh Krishna and Shardul Thakur joined Roger Binny, Ghulam Ahmed and Kapil Dev as the only bowlers to take at least two wickets in fourth innings of a Test at Headingley in Leeds. Krishna and Thahkur, who took their twin wickets on day 5 (Jun 24), are only the third and fourth Indian pacers after Binny and Kapil to take at least a wicket in the fourth innings of a Test in Headingley. Kapil and Binny, both took the wickets in 1986 Test when India won the match and the series as well. In 2025, however, the chances of India winning are bleak at best with England cruising ahead at rapid pace. Also Read - IND vs ENG: Duckett achieves RARE feat with fourth innings ton vs India at Headingley As for his wickets, Krishna first dismissed England opener Zak Crawley for a personal score of 65 before dismissing first innings centurion Ollie Pope. England, after scoring 188 runs for the first wicket, lost two quick ones in space of 14 balls. Talking about Thakur, he removed centurion Ben Duckett (149) and white-ball skipper Harry Brook back-to-back to bring England from 253/2 to 253/4. England ended the second session of the final day at Headingley at 269/4 - needing 102 runs more to win the first Test and take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. Skipper Ben Stokes and former captain Joe Root were at the crease for England. Earlier in the day, Duckett and Crawley added most runs for opening wicket by England openers in fourth innings at Headingley. Duckett also became the first England opener since Alastair Cook in 2010 to score a fourth innings hundred. This is also the first time an England opener has scored a Test hundred against India in England in fourth innings.

Krishna first dismissed England opener Zak Crawley for a personal score of 65 before dismissing first innings centurion Ollie Pope. England, after scoring 188 runs for the first wicket, lost two quick ones in space of 14 balls.

IND vs ENG: Prasidh Krishna, Shardul join Binny and Kapil in UNIQUE list with two wickets at Headingley

India are having a record-breaking Test at Headingley in Leeds against England with KL Rahul joining the list as well. Rahul (120 at tea on day 4), playing as an opener, has scored a century in the second innings to go with Yashasvi Jaiswal's ton (101) in the first innings. This is only the second instance for India in Tests in England with both openers scoring at least one century in the same match. It was in 1936 Manchester Test when both Indian openers Vijay Hazare (114 in second innings) and Syed Mushtaq Ali (112 in second innings) scored a ton in the same Test in England.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-1st-test-pant-follows-bumrahs-footsteps-breaks-29-year-old-pakistan-record-in-sena-countries-1750686480497">IND vs ENG: Pant breaks 29-year-old Pakistan record in SENA countries</a>With his century in the first innings, Jaiswal had become the first Indian opener ever to score a ton at Headingley in Leeds. His 101 set the base for India's 474-run total in the first innings which also had tons from skipper Shubman Gill (147) and Rishabh Pant (134).The century from Gill was his first in maiden Test as skipper and he became only the fifth Indian skipper to achieve the milestone. Before Gill, Virat Kohli, Sunil Gavaskar, Dilip Vengsarkar and Vijay Hazare had scored a ton in their maiden Test as India skipper.The century from Pant in the first innings saw India repeat the Headingley 2002 feat when Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid and Sourav Ganguly had scored a ton each.In the second innings, Pant scored a century as well apart from Rahul. With the ton, Pant became only the second wicketkeeper-batter in the world and first Indian to score twin tons in a Test. Before him, Zimbabwe's Andy Flower had scored twin tons in a Test when he scored 142 and 199 not out against South Africa in Hararein 2001.India also have recorded five centuries in the match - the first such instance for the Asian giants, going past their previous record of four tons against Bangladesh in Mirpur in 2007. &nbsp;

India also have recorded five centuries in the match - the first such instance for the Asian giants, going past their previous record of four tons against Bangladesh in Mirpur in 2007.

India are having a record-breaking Test at Headingley in Leeds against England with KL Rahul joining the list as well. Rahul (120 at tea on day 4), playing as an opener, has scored a century in the second innings to go with Yashasvi Jaiswal's ton (101) in the first innings. This is only the second instance for India in Tests in England with both openers scoring at least one century in the same match. It was in 1936 Manchester Test when both Indian openers Vijay Hazare (114 in second innings) and Syed Mushtaq Ali (112 in second innings) scored a ton in the same Test in England. Also Read - IND vs ENG: Pant breaks 29-year-old Pakistan record in SENA countries With his century in the first innings, Jaiswal had become the first Indian opener ever to score a ton at Headingley in Leeds. His 101 set the base for India's 474-run total in the first innings which also had tons from skipper Shubman Gill (147) and Rishabh Pant (134). The century from Gill was his first in maiden Test as skipper and he became only the fifth Indian skipper to achieve the milestone. Before Gill, Virat Kohli, Sunil Gavaskar, Dilip Vengsarkar and Vijay Hazare had scored a ton in their maiden Test as India skipper. The century from Pant in the first innings saw India repeat the Headingley 2002 feat when Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid and Sourav Ganguly had scored a ton each. In the second innings, Pant scored a century as well apart from Rahul. With the ton, Pant became only the second wicketkeeper-batter in the world and first Indian to score twin tons in a Test. Before him, Zimbabwe's Andy Flower had scored twin tons in a Test when he scored 142 and 199 not out against South Africa in Hararein 2001. India also have recorded five centuries in the match - the first such instance for the Asian giants, going past their previous record of four tons against Bangladesh in Mirpur in 2007.

India also have recorded five centuries in the match - the first such instance for the Asian giants, going past their previous record of four tons against Bangladesh in Mirpur in 2007.

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