There is no stopping Rishabh Pant in Test cricket. The Indian keeper-batter broke multiple records on his way to completing twin centuries in a single Test, becoming the first from the country and the second overall ever to achieve this feat. Pant notched up his eighth Test hundred against England on day four of the Leeds Test – his second of this game, as India also broke the centuries tally record (5*) in a Test match game. Pant, however, also broke the record of hitting the most runs in a Test by an Indian keeper-batter, surpassing MS Dhoni’s tally of 224 runs.&nbsp;Pant is back in form. The left-hander notched up a hundred in the first innings at Headingley - his third on English soil. Pant hit a brilliant 134, smashing six sixes and 12 fours – including surpassing his former team captain Rohit Sharma on the list of players with the most sixes hit in the World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. Although that hundred, aligned with two more from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill, helped India hit 471 in the first innings, his second has already put the visitors in the driver’s seat in the series opener.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/what-makes-good-bowlers-great-bowlers-good-fielding-fellow-bowlers-or-just-bowling-1750684492532">What makes good bowlers great bowlers? Fielding, fellow bowlers or just bowling?</a> &nbsp;Moreover, his second hundred of this Test made him only the second wicketkeeper-batter in history, after former Zimbabwe captain Andy Flower, to score centuries in both innings of a match. &nbsp;Besides, he also surpassed Budhisagar Krishnappa Kunderan’s tally of 230 runs for the keeper-batter with the most runs across both innings in a Test for India.<h3>Team India breaks century tally record &nbsp;</h3>For the first time in Indian cricket history, five batters scored hundreds in the same match, surpassing the previous best of four, when India’s top four, including Dinesh Karthik, Wasim Jaffer, Rahul Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar, all scored hundreds against Bangladesh during the 2007 Mirpur Test.&nbsp;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, 1st Test: Pant follows Bumrah's footsteps, breaks 29-year-old Pakistan record in SENA countries</a> &nbsp;Meanwhile, India’s lead gas surpassed 270, with less than five sessions remaining in the game. Earlier, KL Rahul also completed his hundred in the second innings.&nbsp;

Rishabh Pant also broke the record of hitting the most runs in a Test by an Indian keeper-batter, surpassing MS Dhoni’s tally of 224 runs. 

There is no stopping Rishabh Pant in Test cricket. The Indian keeper-batter broke multiple records on his way to completing twin centuries in a single Test, becoming the first from the country and the second overall ever to achieve this feat. Pant notched up his eighth Test hundred against England on day four of the Leeds Test – his second of this game, as India also broke the centuries tally record (5*) in a Test match game. Pant, however, also broke the record of hitting the most runs in a Test by an Indian keeper-batter, surpassing MS Dhoni’s tally of 224 runs. Pant is back in form. The left-hander notched up a hundred in the first innings at Headingley - his third on English soil. Pant hit a brilliant 134, smashing six sixes and 12 fours – including surpassing his former team captain Rohit Sharma on the list of players with the most sixes hit in the World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. Although that hundred, aligned with two more from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill, helped India hit 471 in the first innings, his second has already put the visitors in the driver’s seat in the series opener. Also read | What makes good bowlers great bowlers? Fielding, fellow bowlers or just bowling? Moreover, his second hundred of this Test made him only the second wicketkeeper-batter in history, after former Zimbabwe captain Andy Flower, to score centuries in both innings of a match. Besides, he also surpassed Budhisagar Krishnappa Kunderan’s tally of 230 runs for the keeper-batter with the most runs across both innings in a Test for India. Team India breaks century tally record For the first time in Indian cricket history, five batters scored hundreds in the same match, surpassing the previous best of four, when India’s top four, including Dinesh Karthik, Wasim Jaffer, Rahul Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar, all scored hundreds against Bangladesh during the 2007 Mirpur Test. Also read | IND vs ENG, 1st Test: Pant follows Bumrah's footsteps, breaks 29-year-old Pakistan record in SENA countries Meanwhile, India’s lead gas surpassed 270, with less than five sessions remaining in the game. Earlier, KL Rahul also completed his hundred in the second innings.

Rishabh Pant also broke the record of hitting the most runs in a Test by an Indian keeper-batter, surpassing MS Dhoni’s tally of 224 runs.&nbsp;

Rishabh Pant becomes 1st Indian keeper and 2nd overall ever to score twin tons in one Test as India break century record in Leeds

Jasprit Bumrah may have decided to play only three Tests on India's ongoing tour of England due to workload management but that hasn't impacted his belief to make a difference. Speaking at the press conference after after day 3 (Jun 22) of the first Test in Headingley, Bumrah said that people have written him off multiple times but he'll keep believing in himself to try and take India forward. The Indian pacer has made the impact instantly with his five-wicket haul and went past Pakistan great Wasim Akram for most wickets by an Asian bowler in SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand and Australia) as well.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-bumrah-vs-akram-who-is-better-test-bowler-in-sena-countries-1750677613362">Bumrah or Akram? Indian pacer and Pak great are neck-to-neck overall in SENA countries, yet...</a>"I can't control what people write," he said. "Nor am I trying to teach people what to write and what not to write about me. Everybody is free to write what they want. I understand cricket is very popular in our country, and I understand that using my name in the headline boosts the viewership. But at the end of the day, it doesn't matter to me. Because if I let it get into my head, I will start believing it. I need my beliefs and my ways to dictate how I go. Not the way others want me to play."I always wanted to play for India. I played for India on my belief. I have played every format on my belief. I have always heard 'no' from people. First they said 'you won't be able to play'; then they said 'you will last only six months'; then they said 'you will last only eight months', and just like that I have spent ten years in international cricket listening to all this. I have played the IPL for 12-13 years."Even now people keep saying this injury will be it. Keep waiting, I will not think about that. I will keep doing my work. Every three-four months there will be headlines but, let's see, I will play till it is in my destiny. I prepare my best, and leave the rest to god. Whatever good fortune god has given me, I try to carry it forward, and try to take Indian cricket forward."Bumrah will be key for India, even if he plays three Tests, as India look for the first Test series win in England since 2007.

Bumrah will be key for India, even if he plays three out of five Tests on the ongoing tour, as India look for the first Test series win in England since 2007.

Jasprit Bumrah may have decided to play only three Tests on India's ongoing tour of England due to workload management but that hasn't impacted his belief to make a difference. Speaking at the press conference after after day 3 (Jun 22) of the first Test in Headingley, Bumrah said that people have written him off multiple times but he'll keep believing in himself to try and take India forward. The Indian pacer has made the impact instantly with his five-wicket haul and went past Pakistan great Wasim Akram for most wickets by an Asian bowler in SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand and Australia) as well. Also Read - Bumrah or Akram? Indian pacer and Pak great are neck-to-neck overall in SENA countries, yet... "I can't control what people write," he said. "Nor am I trying to teach people what to write and what not to write about me. Everybody is free to write what they want. I understand cricket is very popular in our country, and I understand that using my name in the headline boosts the viewership. But at the end of the day, it doesn't matter to me. Because if I let it get into my head, I will start believing it. I need my beliefs and my ways to dictate how I go. Not the way others want me to play. "I always wanted to play for India. I played for India on my belief. I have played every format on my belief. I have always heard 'no' from people. First they said 'you won't be able to play'; then they said 'you will last only six months'; then they said 'you will last only eight months', and just like that I have spent ten years in international cricket listening to all this. I have played the IPL for 12-13 years. "Even now people keep saying this injury will be it. Keep waiting, I will not think about that. I will keep doing my work. Every three-four months there will be headlines but, let's see, I will play till it is in my destiny. I prepare my best, and leave the rest to god. Whatever good fortune god has given me, I try to carry it forward, and try to take Indian cricket forward." Bumrah will be key for India, even if he plays three Tests, as India look for the first Test series win in England since 2007.

Bumrah will be key for India, even if he plays three out of five Tests on the ongoing tour, as India look for the first Test series win in England since 2007.

IND vs ENG: 'My name in headline boosts viewership,' says Bumrah on constant chatter about his workload and injury

Indian batting legend Sunil Gavaskar wasn’t happy with the ECB’s decision to first retire the Pataudi Trophy and, secondly, for placing James Anderson’s name ahead of Sachin Tendulkar in its renaming saga. The moment the ECB decided to rename the Pataudi Trophy, awarded to the winner of the India-England Test series in England, to the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, it made fans question its order. While countless expressed displeasure on social media, Gavaskar, after whom the Test series between India and Australia goes by – the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, was the first high-profile name to raise questions about it.&nbsp;Barring the idea of placing Anderson’s name ahead of Tendulkar on the alphabetical order, Gavaskar wasn’t convinced by any reason offered for the same. Though he kept the English quick in the highest regard by even calling him a bowling legend, which, going by his Test wickets and records, he is, Gavaskar said, overlooking Sachin Tendulkar’s stature and impact on the game is not even comparable to Anderson's.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-1st-test-leeds-has-cricket-found-its-most-complete-fast-bowler-in-jasprit-bumrah-ashes-winner-steve-finn-reflects-1750665798590">Has cricket found its most complete fast bowler in Jasprit Bumrah? Ashes winner Finn thinks so</a> &nbsp;"The ECB is fully entitled to call the series by any name they choose, but for most, if not all, Indian cricket lovers, it is jarring to know that Anderson's name comes first. Not only is Sachin Tendulkar, along with Kapil Dev, the greatest Indian cricketer, but also senior to Anderson by more than a dozen years.&nbsp; &nbsp;“He is numero uno as far as runs and centuries are concerned in Test cricket, but also at the one-day level too; he has more runs than anybody else. Anderson is third in the list of wicket-takers in Test cricket, and his record is nowhere as good as Tendulkar's in one-day cricket," Gavaskar wrote in his column for the Mid-Day. &nbsp;Gavaskar added that, unlike Anderson, Sachin has won a World Cup, and although Anderson’s home record is phenomenal, his away numbers are not that interesting, unlike Sachin’s home and away numbers. &nbsp;"Tendulkar is also part of a World Cup-winning team, which Anderson has not been. Jimmy Anderson was a terrific bowler, but mainly in English conditions, and his record away is nowhere near as good as Tendulkar's is. So, by all accounts, Tendulkar's name should come first.&nbsp; &nbsp;“This argument that they are going by the letters of the alphabet, where the letter A comes before T, is such a lame one, for there's simply no comparison with what Tendulkar has done and achieved and what Anderson has for their respective countries. Please don’t misunderstand, there's massive respect for Anderson, but as an Indian, for me, Tendulkar will always be above him. I also urge all Indian cricket lovers, including the Indian media, to call it the Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy,” he continued.

Placing Anderson’s name ahead of Tendulkar in Trophy renaming saga irks Gavaskar

Indian batting legend Sunil Gavaskar wasn’t happy with the ECB’s decision to first retire the Pataudi Trophy and, secondly, for placing James Anderson’s name ahead of Sachin Tendulkar in its renaming saga. The moment the ECB decided to rename the Pataudi Trophy, awarded to the winner of the India-England Test series in England, to the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, it made fans question its order. While countless expressed displeasure on social media, Gavaskar, after whom the Test series between India and Australia goes by – the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, was the first high-profile name to raise questions about it. Barring the idea of placing Anderson’s name ahead of Tendulkar on the alphabetical order, Gavaskar wasn’t convinced by any reason offered for the same. Though he kept the English quick in the highest regard by even calling him a bowling legend, which, going by his Test wickets and records, he is, Gavaskar said, overlooking Sachin Tendulkar’s stature and impact on the game is not even comparable to Anderson's. Also read | Has cricket found its most complete fast bowler in Jasprit Bumrah? Ashes winner Finn thinks so "The ECB is fully entitled to call the series by any name they choose, but for most, if not all, Indian cricket lovers, it is jarring to know that Anderson's name comes first. Not only is Sachin Tendulkar, along with Kapil Dev, the greatest Indian cricketer, but also senior to Anderson by more than a dozen years. “He is numero uno as far as runs and centuries are concerned in Test cricket, but also at the one-day level too; he has more runs than anybody else. Anderson is third in the list of wicket-takers in Test cricket, and his record is nowhere as good as Tendulkar's in one-day cricket," Gavaskar wrote in his column for the Mid-Day. Gavaskar added that, unlike Anderson, Sachin has won a World Cup, and although Anderson’s home record is phenomenal, his away numbers are not that interesting, unlike Sachin’s home and away numbers. "Tendulkar is also part of a World Cup-winning team, which Anderson has not been. Jimmy Anderson was a terrific bowler, but mainly in English conditions, and his record away is nowhere near as good as Tendulkar's is. So, by all accounts, Tendulkar's name should come first. “This argument that they are going by the letters of the alphabet, where the letter A comes before T, is such a lame one, for there's simply no comparison with what Tendulkar has done and achieved and what Anderson has for their respective countries. Please don’t misunderstand, there's massive respect for Anderson, but as an Indian, for me, Tendulkar will always be above him. I also urge all Indian cricket lovers, including the Indian media, to call it the Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy,” he continued.

The moment the ECB decided to rename the Pataudi Trophy, awarded to the winner of the India-England Test series in England, to the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, it made fans question its order.&nbsp;

IND vs ENG: Placing Anderson’s name ahead of Tendulkar in Trophy renaming saga irks Gavaskar

Cricket has had countless bowling heroes over the years – from Sydney Barnes and Sir Richard Hadlee to the greats like Malcolm Marshall, Michael Holding and Wasim Akram. Even considering the unforgettable Aussie quicks like Dennis Lillee, Jeff Thompson and Glenn McGrath, let alone picking anyone from the past three decades, this packed order has all-time greats on it. So, who sits on top? Former England pacer and Ashes winner Steve Finn has picked Indian bowling God Jasprit Bumrah as the most complete fast bowler in cricket history. Is it harsh on others? Perhaps, but Finn details what separates Bumrah from the rest.&nbsp;Taking to his social media handle X, Finn wrote, “Making a case for Jasprit Bumrah as the most complete fast bowler in the history of the game. It’s hard to refute in my opinion,” referring to his BBC column.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Bumrah is like no one cricket has seen, let alone from India. Be it for his line and length, the zip he gets off the pitch, what he makes out of the thin air and how lethal he is across all conditions, he stands tall as this generation’s greatest ever; however, if Finn’s words and explanation are to look, Bumrah is the most complete fast bowler in cricket history.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-2025-1st-test-leeds-first-wasim-akram-now-kapil-dev-jasprit-bumrah-tops-legends-as-india-stay-ahead-1750617080399">After surpassing Akram, Jasprit Bumrah equals Kapil Dev’s record as India stay ahead in Leeds Test</a> &nbsp;“Guys…It’s impossible to compare eras exactly; I know that. I love fast bowling and all the greats everyone is mentioning. But, I think Bumrah is complete,” Finn wrote in his column for the BBC.&nbsp; &nbsp;Finn also mentioned some of the top names around in world cricket in the same breath as that of Bumrah, while putting the ranked number one quick in the world ahead of them.&nbsp; &nbsp;“We’re lucky to be in an era of great fast bowlers. From recent international retirees Stuart Broad and James Anderson to Kagiso Rabada, Cummins, Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc, Bumrah sits atop of them all as the finest fast bowler to have played the game. Some accolade,” he added.&nbsp;A bowler himself, Finn knows what goes into bowling, how Bumrah bowls, and perhaps also has an idea of what, as a tailender, it is like to face someone like him. &nbsp;“If I ever had the misfortune of facing Bumrah, he’d be done with me in a maximum of two deliveries. A good short ball, then a searing yorker would do the trick. I’d hold out hope he’d go straight for the second of those options as, by all accounts, it is incredibly hard to see the ball when Bumrah is bowling. He would cause a tailender like me some harm,” Finn noted.&nbsp; &nbsp;Meanwhile, Bumrah completed his 14th Test five-wicket haul in the first innings of the Leeds Test against England, his 12th abroad – an Indian record in itself. While he had already surpassed Akram on the list of Asian pacers with most wickets in the SENA countries a day earlier, he equalled Kapil Dev’s record for most five-fors in away Tests on day three, that too in fewer Tests than the bowling legend.&nbsp;

Has cricket found its most complete fast bowler in Bumrah? Ashes winner reflects

Cricket has had countless bowling heroes over the years – from Sydney Barnes and Sir Richard Hadlee to the greats like Malcolm Marshall, Michael Holding and Wasim Akram. Even considering the unforgettable Aussie quicks like Dennis Lillee, Jeff Thompson and Glenn McGrath, let alone picking anyone from the past three decades, this packed order has all-time greats on it. So, who sits on top? Former England pacer and Ashes winner Steve Finn has picked Indian bowling God Jasprit Bumrah as the most complete fast bowler in cricket history. Is it harsh on others? Perhaps, but Finn details what separates Bumrah from the rest. Taking to his social media handle X, Finn wrote, “Making a case for Jasprit Bumrah as the most complete fast bowler in the history of the game. It’s hard to refute in my opinion,” referring to his BBC column. Meanwhile, Bumrah is like no one cricket has seen, let alone from India. Be it for his line and length, the zip he gets off the pitch, what he makes out of the thin air and how lethal he is across all conditions, he stands tall as this generation’s greatest ever; however, if Finn’s words and explanation are to look, Bumrah is the most complete fast bowler in cricket history. Also read | After surpassing Akram, Jasprit Bumrah equals Kapil Dev’s record as India stay ahead in Leeds Test “Guys…It’s impossible to compare eras exactly; I know that. I love fast bowling and all the greats everyone is mentioning. But, I think Bumrah is complete,” Finn wrote in his column for the BBC. Finn also mentioned some of the top names around in world cricket in the same breath as that of Bumrah, while putting the ranked number one quick in the world ahead of them. “We’re lucky to be in an era of great fast bowlers. From recent international retirees Stuart Broad and James Anderson to Kagiso Rabada, Cummins, Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc, Bumrah sits atop of them all as the finest fast bowler to have played the game. Some accolade,” he added. A bowler himself, Finn knows what goes into bowling, how Bumrah bowls, and perhaps also has an idea of what, as a tailender, it is like to face someone like him. “If I ever had the misfortune of facing Bumrah, he’d be done with me in a maximum of two deliveries. A good short ball, then a searing yorker would do the trick. I’d hold out hope he’d go straight for the second of those options as, by all accounts, it is incredibly hard to see the ball when Bumrah is bowling. He would cause a tailender like me some harm,” Finn noted. Meanwhile, Bumrah completed his 14th Test five-wicket haul in the first innings of the Leeds Test against England, his 12th abroad – an Indian record in itself. While he had already surpassed Akram on the list of Asian pacers with most wickets in the SENA countries a day earlier, he equalled Kapil Dev’s record for most five-fors in away Tests on day three, that too in fewer Tests than the bowling legend.

Bumrah averages just above 19 in Tests with 205 wickets in 86 innings, has a strike rate of 42 and an excellent economy of 2.76.&nbsp;

Has cricket found its most complete fast bowler in Jasprit Bumrah? Ashes winner Finn thinks so

Another day, another headline-worthy performance by Jasprit Bumrah. The ace Indian quick entered the history books on day three of the first Anderson-Tendulkar Test in Leeds after completing his 12th five-wicket haul in away Tests – equaling former match-winner Kapil Dev’s tally. Just one day after he surpassed legendary Wasim Akram on the list of Asian bowlers with the most wickets in SENA countries, he has now gone past Kapil Dev, slowly etching his name in all bowling records. Although his 5/83 helped his team maintain the six-run lead, India lost two wickets before stumps on day three, giving England little momentum.&nbsp;Bumrah first removed Zak Crawley early in England’s innings before accounting for his fellow partner Ben Duckett and batting veteran Joe Root later in the day. Although he had Harry Brook’s number on a duck, Bumrah overstepping on that ball gave Brook an extra life. Come day three, Bumrah was on top of his game but took his time before picking the remaining two wickets to complete his record 12th away five-for in Tests.&nbsp; &nbsp;With England eight wickets down, Bumrah picked the remaining two, including Woakes’, to wrap up their innings on 465, just six shy of India’s first-inning total.<h3>Here is the list of Indian bowlers with the most away Test five-fors – &nbsp;</h3>Jasprit Bumrah – 12 (34 Tests)* Kapil Dev – 12 (66 Tests) Anil Kumble – 10 (61 Tests) Ishant Sharma – 9 (63 Tests) Zaheer Khan – 8 (54 Tests)<h3>India lead by 96 runs &nbsp;</h3>Team India kept pushing itself on day three in Leeds and succeeded largely. Despite starting the day with a bang by dismissing overnight centurion Ollie Pope on 106, the quicks leaked runs, with Mohammed Siraj being the worst hit. Harry Brook also came close to hitting his maiden Test hundred against India but got out on 99. &nbsp;However, the tailenders were the ones who gave real pain to India, with almost everyone in the lower order contributing.&nbsp; &nbsp;India, on the other hand, lost Yashasvi Jaiswal early in the innings on just four. Debutant Sai Sudharsan and KL Rahul added 66 for the second wicket before Ben Stokes broke the stand by dismissing Sudharsan on 30.&nbsp; &nbsp;India finished the day on 90 for two, leading by 96 runs.&nbsp;

First Akram, now Kapil Dev - Bumrah tops legends as India stay ahead in Leeds

Another day, another headline-worthy performance by Jasprit Bumrah. The ace Indian quick entered the history books on day three of the first Anderson-Tendulkar Test in Leeds after completing his 12th five-wicket haul in away Tests – equaling former match-winner Kapil Dev’s tally. Just one day after he surpassed legendary Wasim Akram on the list of Asian bowlers with the most wickets in SENA countries, he has now gone past Kapil Dev, slowly etching his name in all bowling records. Although his 5/83 helped his team maintain the six-run lead, India lost two wickets before stumps on day three, giving England little momentum. Bumrah first removed Zak Crawley early in England’s innings before accounting for his fellow partner Ben Duckett and batting veteran Joe Root later in the day. Although he had Harry Brook’s number on a duck, Bumrah overstepping on that ball gave Brook an extra life. Come day three, Bumrah was on top of his game but took his time before picking the remaining two wickets to complete his record 12th away five-for in Tests. With England eight wickets down, Bumrah picked the remaining two, including Woakes’, to wrap up their innings on 465, just six shy of India’s first-inning total. Here is the list of Indian bowlers with the most away Test five-fors – Jasprit Bumrah – 12 (34 Tests)* Kapil Dev – 12 (66 Tests) Anil Kumble – 10 (61 Tests) Ishant Sharma – 9 (63 Tests) Zaheer Khan – 8 (54 Tests) India lead by 96 runs Team India kept pushing itself on day three in Leeds and succeeded largely. Despite starting the day with a bang by dismissing overnight centurion Ollie Pope on 106, the quicks leaked runs, with Mohammed Siraj being the worst hit. Harry Brook also came close to hitting his maiden Test hundred against India but got out on 99. However, the tailenders were the ones who gave real pain to India, with almost everyone in the lower order contributing. India, on the other hand, lost Yashasvi Jaiswal early in the innings on just four. Debutant Sai Sudharsan and KL Rahul added 66 for the second wicket before Ben Stokes broke the stand by dismissing Sudharsan on 30. India finished the day on 90 for two, leading by 96 runs.

On day three, Bumrah was on top of his game but took his time before picking the remaining two wickets to complete his record 12th away five-for in Tests.

After surpassing Akram, Jasprit Bumrah equals Kapil Dev’s record as India  stay ahead in Leeds Test

Harry Brook kept roaming around with luck by his side, only for it to disperse when he needed it the most. After surviving three chances, including two dropped catches and getting dismissed off a no-ball, Brook got out on 99 while pulling Prasidh Krishna. His reaction told the entire story as he walked off in despair while the Indian Team celebrated in the background. Meanwhile, getting out on 99 puts him in a separate list of players who have had the misfortune of missing out on their Test hundreds by just one run.&nbsp;Brook looked in ominous touch once India took the new ball after lunch on day three in Leeds. Although he smoked several glorious-looking shots before that, including whacking Prasidh Krishna for a six in the first over of the day, Brook went after Mohammed Siraj later, which even led to a verbal altercation between the two.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-1st-test-leeds-rishabh-pant-loses-cool-after-umpire-denies-ball-change-request-watch-video-1750597112850">IND vs ENG, 1st Test: Rishabh Pant loses cool after umpire denies ball change request - WATCH</a> &nbsp;Meanwhile, despite looking destined to complete his maiden Test hundred against India, adding another to an already impressive-looking tally, cricket, life, and Krishna seemed to have different plans for him.&nbsp; &nbsp;Just before the delivery he got out to, Brook nearly missed finding an outside edge to the keeper but mistimed the next one, a steamy bouncer aimed at his head, straight to the deep fine leg, with Shardul Thakur completing the honours.<h3>Watch Video -&nbsp;</h3>

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While Team India celebrated his wicket loudly, Brook looked disappointed with himself for missing out on connecting it properly. He, however, had done the damage by then, reducing England’s deficit to fewer than 100. &nbsp;Going by the records, Brook became the third batter after Salim Malik (vs Eng, 1987) &amp; Michael Atherton (vs SA, 1994) to get out on 99 at Headingley in Leeds,&nbsp;and the second English batter after Marcus Trescothick (Mohali, 2001) to be dismissed one shy of a hundred against India in Tests. &nbsp;Earlier in the innings, he got out on a duck off Bumrah, only to survive because of a no-ball while getting dropped twice in the space of six runs later. First, Rishabh Pant dropped him off a sitter on 76 before Yashasvi Jaiswal dropped him, his third of this innings, on 82.

Brook survives three chances only to get out on 99 as his reaction says it all

Harry Brook kept roaming around with luck by his side, only for it to disperse when he needed it the most. After surviving three chances, including two dropped catches and getting dismissed off a no-ball, Brook got out on 99 while pulling Prasidh Krishna. His reaction told the entire story as he walked off in despair while the Indian Team celebrated in the background. Meanwhile, getting out on 99 puts him in a separate list of players who have had the misfortune of missing out on their Test hundreds by just one run. Brook looked in ominous touch once India took the new ball after lunch on day three in Leeds. Although he smoked several glorious-looking shots before that, including whacking Prasidh Krishna for a six in the first over of the day, Brook went after Mohammed Siraj later, which even led to a verbal altercation between the two. Also read | IND vs ENG, 1st Test: Rishabh Pant loses cool after umpire denies ball change request - WATCH Meanwhile, despite looking destined to complete his maiden Test hundred against India, adding another to an already impressive-looking tally, cricket, life, and Krishna seemed to have different plans for him. Just before the delivery he got out to, Brook nearly missed finding an outside edge to the keeper but mistimed the next one, a steamy bouncer aimed at his head, straight to the deep fine leg, with Shardul Thakur completing the honours. Watch Video -

Despite looking destined to complete his maiden Test hundred against India, adding another to an already impressive-looking tally, cricket, life, and Krishna seemed to have different plans for him.&nbsp;

IND vs ENG, 1st Test: Harry Brook survives three chances only to get out on 99

Not entirely happy with the denied request for a ball change midway through day three of the Leeds Test, Indian keeper-batter Rishabh Pant threw the ball in frustration in front of the umpire, leading to an unpleasant sight for cricket fans. Pant, who completed his third Test hundred on English soil on day two, made headlines for showing frustration over the on-field umpire’s call during England’s first innings. The moment occurred during the 63rd over when Pant approached on-field official Paul Reiffel with a complaint regarding the ball’s shape. Following a close look at it, the umpire denied his request, asking Indian bowlers to continue bowling with the same ball.&nbsp;That rejection, however, didn’t seem to sit well with Pant, who threw the ball away in frustration, with seamer Jasprit Bumrah also joining the conversation later on. Despite being approached persistently with a request for a ball change, Reiffel denied it altogether. Siraj, who was bowling that over, continued with the same ball. He later picked up Ben Stokes’ wicket, caught behind on 20.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-2025-1st-test-cheeky-commentator-sanjay-manjrekar-lauds-jasprit-bumrah-draws-parallels-with-kiwi-veteran-sir-richard-hadlee-1750589485948">IND vs ENG, 1st Test: 'Cheeky' Indian commentator lauds Bumrah, draws parallels with Kiwi veteran</a><h3>Watch Video –</h3>

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Meanwhile, England clearly was the better team in the first session on day three. Despite losing two wickets, they added over 100 runs to their overnight tally, with Harry Brook completing his first fifty of the series.&nbsp; &nbsp;England started day three with centurion Ollie Pope and Brook at the crease. After hitting a few fours early on, Pope edged one to the keeper off Prasidh Krishna on 106. Stokes joined Brook in the middle, and the pair began stitching a stand, dominating India. &nbsp;Several boundaries, some classy and daring ones against Bumrah, had India on the back foot; however, following this Pant incident, the Indian quicks bowled with more fire, resulting in Stokes' wicket. &nbsp;Soon after, Brook and Jamie Smith continued with England’s Bazball style, hitting boundaries for fun. Shortly before lunch was taken on day three, Brook completed his fifty – his first of this five-match Test series. &nbsp;Meanwhile, Pant created history on day two at Headingley, when he surpassed the veteran MS Dhoni’s Test century tally (6), with his seventh Test hundred, his third in the UK – the most by any touring keeper before.

Rishabh Pant loses cool after umpire denies ball change request - WATCH

Not entirely happy with the denied request for a ball change midway through day three of the Leeds Test, Indian keeper-batter Rishabh Pant threw the ball in frustration in front of the umpire, leading to an unpleasant sight for cricket fans. Pant, who completed his third Test hundred on English soil on day two, made headlines for showing frustration over the on-field umpire’s call during England’s first innings. The moment occurred during the 63rd over when Pant approached on-field official Paul Reiffel with a complaint regarding the ball’s shape. Following a close look at it, the umpire denied his request, asking Indian bowlers to continue bowling with the same ball. That rejection, however, didn’t seem to sit well with Pant, who threw the ball away in frustration, with seamer Jasprit Bumrah also joining the conversation later on. Despite being approached persistently with a request for a ball change, Reiffel denied it altogether. Siraj, who was bowling that over, continued with the same ball. He later picked up Ben Stokes’ wicket, caught behind on 20. Also read | IND vs ENG, 1st Test: 'Cheeky' Indian commentator lauds Bumrah, draws parallels with Kiwi veteran Watch Video –

England clearly was the better team in the first session on day three. Despite losing two wickets, they added over 100 runs to their overnight tally, with Harry Brook completing his first fifty of the series.&nbsp;

IND vs ENG, 1st Test: Rishabh Pant loses cool after umpire denies ball change request - WATCH

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL) comes every year. But not everyone gets a chance to captain India in Tests outside of home, and even though those who get to live this honour might not have more than one or two series under their belts. The newly-appointed Indian captain, Shubman Gill, feels the same ahead of leading his team out for the first Test between England and India starting Friday (Jun 20) at Headingley in Leeds. When asked about prioritising between winning an IPL trophy and lifting one for India in Tests abroad, he didn’t take more than a second to answer.&nbsp;Gill has won an IPL trophy with Gujarat Titans in its maiden appearance (in 2022) but not as a captain. Besides leading GT in the concluded IPL 2025, where his team finished inside the top four but failed to advance through, Gill led India in five T20Is against Zimbabwe last year, winning the series 4-1. With the marquee England series being his first as a full-fledged captain (in Tests), Gill has a whole new world to explore and excel in.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-2025-sachin-tendulkar-expects-something-special-from-captain-shubman-gill-in-england-predicts-test-series-scoreline-1750403012299">Sachin Tendulkar expects ‘something special’ from India captain Gill on England tour, predicts series scoreline</a> &nbsp;Addressing the media in the pre-game presser, Gill picked one of the two, saying, "Definitely the Test series, in my opinion. You don't get many opportunities as a captain to be able to come to England, maybe two; if you are the best of your generation, maybe three.&nbsp; &nbsp;“And IPL comes every year, and you get to have a crack at it every year. So in my opinion, winning a Test series in England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa is bigger,” he continued.&nbsp;<h2>Setting goals &nbsp;</h2>With no Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma around, the onus would fall on three experienced batters, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant and captain Gill himself, to bail the team out in challenging conditions and situations. Without burdening himself much on the captaincy and batting front, Gill said, &nbsp;"Honestly, when I want to go out there and bat, I just want to play as a batsman, not really want to think that I'm the captain of the team, because I think that sometimes puts too much pressure on you. Whenever I'm going out there, I want to play as a batsman and want to want to dominate the opposition and be the best batsman in the series, and that's what I'm trying to look at."

Shubman Gill picks between winning Test series abroad and lifting an IPL trophy

The cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL) comes every year. But not everyone gets a chance to captain India in Tests outside of home, and even though those who get to live this honour might not have more than one or two series under their belts. The newly-appointed Indian captain, Shubman Gill, feels the same ahead of leading his team out for the first Test between England and India starting Friday (Jun 20) at Headingley in Leeds. When asked about prioritising between winning an IPL trophy and lifting one for India in Tests abroad, he didn’t take more than a second to answer. Gill has won an IPL trophy with Gujarat Titans in its maiden appearance (in 2022) but not as a captain. Besides leading GT in the concluded IPL 2025, where his team finished inside the top four but failed to advance through, Gill led India in five T20Is against Zimbabwe last year, winning the series 4-1. With the marquee England series being his first as a full-fledged captain (in Tests), Gill has a whole new world to explore and excel in. Also read | Sachin Tendulkar expects ‘something special’ from India captain Gill on England tour, predicts series scoreline Addressing the media in the pre-game presser, Gill picked one of the two, saying, "Definitely the Test series, in my opinion. You don't get many opportunities as a captain to be able to come to England, maybe two; if you are the best of your generation, maybe three. “And IPL comes every year, and you get to have a crack at it every year. So in my opinion, winning a Test series in England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa is bigger,” he continued. Setting goals With no Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma around, the onus would fall on three experienced batters, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant and captain Gill himself, to bail the team out in challenging conditions and situations. Without burdening himself much on the captaincy and batting front, Gill said, "Honestly, when I want to go out there and bat, I just want to play as a batsman, not really want to think that I'm the captain of the team, because I think that sometimes puts too much pressure on you. Whenever I'm going out there, I want to play as a batsman and want to want to dominate the opposition and be the best batsman in the series, and that's what I'm trying to look at."

When asked about prioritising between winning an IPL trophy and lifting one for India in Tests abroad, he didn’t take more than a second to answer.

‘It comes every year…’: Shubman Gill picks between winning Test series abroad and lifting an IPL trophy

Batting giant Sachin Tendulkar has thrown his support behind the new Indian Test captain Shubman Gill to do ‘something special’ on the England tour, starting Friday (Jun 20) at Headingley in Leeds. As Gill embraces his new role, succeeding now-retired Rohit Sharma to become the 37th Indian Test skipper, Sachin asked him to shut all outside doors and pay no heed to all the opinions and noise coming his way. Sachin, who led India across 25 matches during his tenure, advised Gill to back his instincts, follow whatever was discussed inside the dressing room, and stick to the plan.&nbsp;"My advice to him [Gill] would be that he should not worry about what x, y, z is saying," Tendulkar said in a chat with ESPNcricinfo.&nbsp;&nbsp;"His captaincy, whether Shubman is being aggressive, or defensive, or attacking enough, or not a proactive captain, or active captain - whatever that opinion is, it's only an opinion, and it's from outside. I think what he needs to think about is what was discussed in the dressing room - when they are planning something, are they going according to that plan and whether the decision being made is in the interests of the team - that is what he needs to think about and not about the outside world,” he continued.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-end-1st-test-headingley-leeds-preview-shubman-gill-era-begins-as-team-india-launches-quest-for-history-in-uk-1750398005312">IND vs ENG 1st Test, Preview: Shubman Gill era begins as Team India launches quest for history in UK</a> &nbsp;Meanwhile, Sachin also acknowledged how big an honour it is for him (Gill) to captain India in Tests and that he must enjoy this and try and give his best for his country.&nbsp; &nbsp;"The outside world can only give opinions. These guys can go out and play as well, and only the dressing room will have that honour. No one else will have that. I would say, just go out, it's a huge honour, enjoy the moment and give your best for the country and do what is in the interest of the country. Other than that, I would say shut the doors to everything. I think that should be his thought process,” Sachin continued.<h2>Series prediction &nbsp;</h2>Sachin has played plenty of cricket in England. From scoring his maiden Test hundred in Manchester in 1989 to helping India clinch a Test series win on English soil in 2007, the Little Master has seen all.&nbsp; &nbsp;Reflecting on what it was like winning in England against a potent squad, Sachin said everyone contributed to unlocking that massive achievement.&nbsp;As he continued to cherish the memories of that tour, which India won 1-0 (3), Sachin said,&nbsp; &nbsp;"Winning the series was a fabulous, fabulous moment - that is what we strive for. There were multiple good performances by individuals… Zaheer [Khan] played a role. I think everyone coming together and then chipping in at the right time makes a big difference. I still remember we were in the dressing room, celebrating at The Oval, the last Test. These kinds of moments stay with you forever. We're still talking about it 18 years down the line. I hope we're able to do something this series too, so 20 years down the line, we can still talk about it." &nbsp;Meanwhile, predicting the result of the upcoming five-match series, Sachin said, "I have settled for 3-1 to India."

Sachin, who led India across 25 matches during his tenure, advised Gill to back his instincts, follow whatever was discussed inside the dressing room, and stick to the plan.

Batting giant Sachin Tendulkar has thrown his support behind the new Indian Test captain Shubman Gill to do ‘something special’ on the England tour, starting Friday (Jun 20) at Headingley in Leeds. As Gill embraces his new role, succeeding now-retired Rohit Sharma to become the 37th Indian Test skipper, Sachin asked him to shut all outside doors and pay no heed to all the opinions and noise coming his way. Sachin, who led India across 25 matches during his tenure, advised Gill to back his instincts, follow whatever was discussed inside the dressing room, and stick to the plan. "My advice to him [Gill] would be that he should not worry about what x, y, z is saying," Tendulkar said in a chat with ESPNcricinfo. "His captaincy, whether Shubman is being aggressive, or defensive, or attacking enough, or not a proactive captain, or active captain - whatever that opinion is, it's only an opinion, and it's from outside. I think what he needs to think about is what was discussed in the dressing room - when they are planning something, are they going according to that plan and whether the decision being made is in the interests of the team - that is what he needs to think about and not about the outside world,” he continued. Also read | IND vs ENG 1st Test, Preview: Shubman Gill era begins as Team India launches quest for history in UK Meanwhile, Sachin also acknowledged how big an honour it is for him (Gill) to captain India in Tests and that he must enjoy this and try and give his best for his country. "The outside world can only give opinions. These guys can go out and play as well, and only the dressing room will have that honour. No one else will have that. I would say, just go out, it's a huge honour, enjoy the moment and give your best for the country and do what is in the interest of the country. Other than that, I would say shut the doors to everything. I think that should be his thought process,” Sachin continued. Series prediction Sachin has played plenty of cricket in England. From scoring his maiden Test hundred in Manchester in 1989 to helping India clinch a Test series win on English soil in 2007, the Little Master has seen all. Reflecting on what it was like winning in England against a potent squad, Sachin said everyone contributed to unlocking that massive achievement. As he continued to cherish the memories of that tour, which India won 1-0 (3), Sachin said, "Winning the series was a fabulous, fabulous moment - that is what we strive for. There were multiple good performances by individuals… Zaheer [Khan] played a role. I think everyone coming together and then chipping in at the right time makes a big difference. I still remember we were in the dressing room, celebrating at The Oval, the last Test. These kinds of moments stay with you forever. We're still talking about it 18 years down the line. I hope we're able to do something this series too, so 20 years down the line, we can still talk about it." Meanwhile, predicting the result of the upcoming five-match series, Sachin said, "I have settled for 3-1 to India."

Sachin, who led India across 25 matches during his tenure, advised Gill to back his instincts, follow whatever was discussed inside the dressing room, and stick to the plan.

Sachin Tendulkar expects ‘something special’ from India captain Gill on England tour, predicts series scoreline

India's newly appointed Test skipper Shubman Gill says that they'll be going for 20 wickets as that's the only way any team wins a Test match. The comments on the eve of first Test against England which starts June 20. This would be the first time India are going to play without Ravi Ashwin, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma - all of whom retired - as they enter into a new era. Gill, however, was wary of India's batting depth and pointed that that there could a bowling allrounder to accompany four proper bowlers. This indicates that Shardul Thakur might get preference over Nitish Reddy."Yes, definitely," Gill said in response to the question on the eve of Test match when asked if they'd be going for 20 wickets. “You can't win a Test match without taking 20 wickets, no matter how many runs you have scored. So, that has been one of our key discussion points, you know, how we're gonna take 20 wickets. And there might be a case, you know, where we could only be going with some pure batters and you could see a bowling allrounder and three to four premier fast bowlers or proper bowlers.”Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/what-is-tendulkar-solid-defence-advice-for-attacking-indian-batters-in-ind-vs-eng-test-series-1750351813096">IND vs ENG: Tendulkar shares 'solid defence' advice for attacking Indian batters</a>Taking Gill's statement into consideration, India's playing XI may look like as following:Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Karun Nair, Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, Sai Sudharsan/Dhruv Jurel, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna/Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed SirajGill's thinking behind playing four seamers could also be based on the fact that pacers have taken about 85% of the wickets in the last five Tests.The pitch at Leeds offers good support to fast bowlers. Apart from England spinner Jack Leech's five-wicket haul in both innings against New Zealand in 2022, spinners have not had much success at Headingley.Also, in the last five matches, most teams batting first were all out for less than 200 and the team chasing won four times with the average target for chasing being just under 300 runs (298 runs to be precise).

IND vs ENG, 1st Test: India's playing XI may look like as following - Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Karun Nair, Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, Sai Sudharsan/Dhruv Jurel, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna/Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj

India's newly appointed Test skipper Shubman Gill says that they'll be going for 20 wickets as that's the only way any team wins a Test match. The comments on the eve of first Test against England which starts June 20. This would be the first time India are going to play without Ravi Ashwin, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma - all of whom retired - as they enter into a new era. Gill, however, was wary of India's batting depth and pointed that that there could a bowling allrounder to accompany four proper bowlers. This indicates that Shardul Thakur might get preference over Nitish Reddy. "Yes, definitely," Gill said in response to the question on the eve of Test match when asked if they'd be going for 20 wickets. “You can't win a Test match without taking 20 wickets, no matter how many runs you have scored. So, that has been one of our key discussion points, you know, how we're gonna take 20 wickets. And there might be a case, you know, where we could only be going with some pure batters and you could see a bowling allrounder and three to four premier fast bowlers or proper bowlers.” Also Read - IND vs ENG: Tendulkar shares 'solid defence' advice for attacking Indian batters Taking Gill's statement into consideration, India's playing XI may look like as following: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Karun Nair, Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, Sai Sudharsan/Dhruv Jurel, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna/Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj Gill's thinking behind playing four seamers could also be based on the fact that pacers have taken about 85% of the wickets in the last five Tests. The pitch at Leeds offers good support to fast bowlers. Apart from England spinner Jack Leech's five-wicket haul in both innings against New Zealand in 2022, spinners have not had much success at Headingley. Also, in the last five matches, most teams batting first were all out for less than 200 and the team chasing won four times with the average target for chasing being just under 300 runs (298 runs to be precise).

IND vs ENG, 1st Test: India's playing XI may look like as following - Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Karun Nair, Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, Sai Sudharsan/Dhruv Jurel, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna/Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj

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India are ready to start a new journey in Test cricket with a five-match series against England, starting on June 20 (Wednesday). The team will play under their new captain, Shubman Gill. This is India’s first Test series after a 162-day break. The last time they played a Test was in Australia during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT 2024-25). Looking at the last five Test matches at Headingley, teams that batted second have won four times. Teams batting first have won just once. This shows that the toss will be very important, as the pitch mostly helps teams that bat second.Match Prediction: IND vs ENG, 1st Test at HeadingleyIf a team bats first, a score of 250 to 270 runs in the first innings is usually good. In the last five matches, most teams batting first were all out for less than 200.The pitch is good for chasing. In the last five games, the team chasing won four times, and the average target for chasing has been just under 300 runs (298 runs to be precise).Teams batting second have won 80% of the last five matches.Also Read - IND vs ENG 2025: 5 Indian players to watch out for in Test seriesSpinners are effective or pacersPacers have taken about 85% of the wickets in the last five Tests. The pitch at Leeds offers good support to fast bowlers. Apart from Jack Leech's five-wicket haul in both innings against New Zealand in 2022, spinners have not had much success at Headingley.Match ScenariosIf India bat first:India should aim for 300-330 runs in the first innings. With top pacers like Bumrah and Arshdeep, they can try to bowl out England for a low total and set a big target in the last innings.If India bat second:They must try to bowl out England for under 250 runs. A big chase could be tough against England’s strong pace attack at home.If England bat first:England should aim for 330-350 runs in the first innings. This will put pressure on the young Indian side, as many of their batters are still new at this level. England’s bowlers like Tongue and Woakes on their home pitches can make things difficult for Indian batters.If England bat second:If bowling first, England should try to keep India under 250 runs. This will give them the upper hand, as India also has a powerful bowling attack led by Bumrah and Siraj.Predicted Playing XIsEngland (confirmed): Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (C), Jamie Smith (WK), Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Josh Tongue, Shoaib BashirIndia (predicted XI's): Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Karun Nair, Shubman Gill (C), Rishabh Pant (WK), Dhruv Jurel, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj&nbsp;

India is ready to start a new journey in Test cricket with a five-match series against England, starting on June 20 (Wednesday). The team will play under their new captain, Shubman Gill. 

India are ready to start a new journey in Test cricket with a five-match series against England, starting on June 20 (Wednesday). The team will play under their new captain, Shubman Gill. This is India’s first Test series after a 162-day break. The last time they played a Test was in Australia during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT 2024-25). Looking at the last five Test matches at Headingley, teams that batted second have won four times. Teams batting first have won just once. This shows that the toss will be very important, as the pitch mostly helps teams that bat second. Match Prediction: IND vs ENG, 1st Test at Headingley If a team bats first, a score of 250 to 270 runs in the first innings is usually good. In the last five matches, most teams batting first were all out for less than 200. The pitch is good for chasing. In the last five games, the team chasing won four times, and the average target for chasing has been just under 300 runs (298 runs to be precise). Teams batting second have won 80% of the last five matches. Also Read - IND vs ENG 2025: 5 Indian players to watch out for in Test series Spinners are effective or pacers Pacers have taken about 85% of the wickets in the last five Tests. The pitch at Leeds offers good support to fast bowlers. Apart from Jack Leech's five-wicket haul in both innings against New Zealand in 2022, spinners have not had much success at Headingley. Match Scenarios If India bat first: India should aim for 300-330 runs in the first innings. With top pacers like Bumrah and Arshdeep, they can try to bowl out England for a low total and set a big target in the last innings. If India bat second: They must try to bowl out England for under 250 runs. A big chase could be tough against England’s strong pace attack at home. If England bat first: England should aim for 330-350 runs in the first innings. This will put pressure on the young Indian side, as many of their batters are still new at this level. England’s bowlers like Tongue and Woakes on their home pitches can make things difficult for Indian batters. If England bat second: If bowling first, England should try to keep India under 250 runs. This will give them the upper hand, as India also has a powerful bowling attack led by Bumrah and Siraj. Predicted Playing XIs England (confirmed): Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (C), Jamie Smith (WK), Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Josh Tongue, Shoaib Bashir India (predicted XI's): Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Karun Nair, Shubman Gill (C), Rishabh Pant (WK), Dhruv Jurel, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj

India is ready to start a new journey in Test cricket with a five-match series against England, starting on June 20 (Wednesday). The team will play under their new captain, Shubman Gill.&nbsp;

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As India is gearing up to take on England at Headingley, starting on June 20 (Wednesday), here is a look at the five players who can make a big impact for India in this series.

As India is gearing up to take on England at Headingley, starting on June 20 (Wednesday), here is a look at the five players who can make a big impact for India in this series.

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India will begin a fresh chapter in Test cricket with a five-match series against England, led by their new captain Shubman Gill. The Indian team returns to the longest format after a break of 162 days. Their last Test match was in Australia during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.&nbsp;&nbsp;A lot has changed in these five months. For the first time, India will play a Test without two big names — Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, who both retired from Test cricket last month.&nbsp;The team has a new look, with Karun Nair making his comeback after eight years and a few new players, including Sai Sudharsan and Prasidh Krishna, joining the squad. India has also added fast bowler Harshit Rana from the ‘A’ squad to strengthen the bowling side.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="India vs England 2025 Test series – All you need to know about fixtures, venues, live streaming and more">India vs England 2025 Test series – All you need to know about fixtures, venues, live streaming and more</a>&nbsp;Live Streaming and Telecast Details:&nbsp;When and where will the India vs England 1st Test match take place?&nbsp;The first Test between England and India will be held at Headingley, Leeds, from June 20 to June 24. The match will begin at 3:30 PM IST.&nbsp;When will the toss take place in the India vs England 1st Test match?&nbsp;The toss will take place at 3:00 PM IST.&nbsp;Where to watch India vs England 1st Test live streaming in India?You can watch the match live on the JioHotstar app and website.&nbsp;Where to watch India vs England 1st Test live telecast on TV in India?The live telecast will be available on the Sony Sports Network.&nbsp;Squads -&nbsp;&nbsp;India:&nbsp;Shubman Gill (C), Rishabh Pant (VC &amp; WK), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Nitish Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana&nbsp;England:&nbsp;Ben Stokes (C), Joe Root, Jamie Smith (WK), Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Sam Cook, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Ollie Pope, Josh Tongue, Chris Woakes

The Indian cricket team is going to start its ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle with a five-match Test series against England, starting on June 20 at Headingley in Leeds.

India will begin a fresh chapter in Test cricket with a five-match series against England, led by their new captain Shubman Gill. The Indian team returns to the longest format after a break of 162 days. Their last Test match was in Australia during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. A lot has changed in these five months. For the first time, India will play a Test without two big names — Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, who both retired from Test cricket last month. The team has a new look, with Karun Nair making his comeback after eight years and a few new players, including Sai Sudharsan and Prasidh Krishna, joining the squad. India has also added fast bowler Harshit Rana from the ‘A’ squad to strengthen the bowling side. Also Read - India vs England 2025 Test series – All you need to know about fixtures, venues, live streaming and more Live Streaming and Telecast Details: When and where will the India vs England 1st Test match take place? The first Test between England and India will be held at Headingley, Leeds, from June 20 to June 24. The match will begin at 3:30 PM IST. When will the toss take place in the India vs England 1st Test match? The toss will take place at 3:00 PM IST. Where to watch India vs England 1st Test live streaming in India? You can watch the match live on the JioHotstar app and website. Where to watch India vs England 1st Test live telecast on TV in India? The live telecast will be available on the Sony Sports Network. Squads - India: Shubman Gill (C), Rishabh Pant (VC & WK), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Nitish Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana England: Ben Stokes (C), Joe Root, Jamie Smith (WK), Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Sam Cook, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Ollie Pope, Josh Tongue, Chris Woakes

The Indian cricket team is going to start its ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle with a five-match Test series against England, starting on June 20 at Headingley in Leeds.

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India Test vice-captain Rishabh Pant has confirmed that newly appointed Test skipper Shubman Gill will bat at number four in the first Test against England which starts Friday (Jun 20). Gill, who started his career as an opener, shifted to number three to take over Chesteshwar Pujara's spot later on. He will now have to fill big shoes of Virat Kohli, who retired from Test cricket earlier last month."I think there is still discussion going on, who is going to play 3. But definitely 4 and 5 are fixed. I think Shubman is going to bat at number 4 and I'm going to stick to number 5 as of now. And rest, we are going to keep on discussing about that," said Pant two days out from the first Test as reported by ICC.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-england-name-playing-xi-for-hit-through-the-line-pitch-at-headingley-test-vs-india-1750264461375">IND vs ENG: Only four specialist bowlers in playing XI as England ask for 'hit through the line' pitch for Headingley Test</a>This is the first time in more than a decade that India will be playing without Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Ravi Ashwin - all of whom retired following India's tour of Australia (BGT 2024/25). Pant acknowledged India's inexperience but added that it's an opportunity as well."Obviously, it's a new start for us, big people have left. Yes, there will be a gap, but at the same time, it's an opportunity for us to build a new culture from here or take a culture forward from there, just adding to it,” said Pant.“I think being in a great frame of mind, helping the new players to learn and improve themselves in overseas conditions and sharing knowledge with each other, having that care and love in the dressing room for each other — that is something we are looking forward to do," he added.With Gill set to bat at two down, it is a direct competition between Karun Nair and uncapped Sai Sudharsan for the all important number three slot. Nair, following his breakout domestic season, has been handed a recall to national set-up after an eight-year hiatus while Sudharsan, highly backed by experts, just finished IPL 2025 with Orange Cap (highest run scorer).

IND vs ENG, 1st Test: With Gill set to bat at two down, it is a direct competition between Karun Nair and uncapped Sai Sudharsan for the all important number three slot.

India Test vice-captain Rishabh Pant has confirmed that newly appointed Test skipper Shubman Gill will bat at number four in the first Test against England which starts Friday (Jun 20). Gill, who started his career as an opener, shifted to number three to take over Chesteshwar Pujara's spot later on. He will now have to fill big shoes of Virat Kohli, who retired from Test cricket earlier last month. "I think there is still discussion going on, who is going to play 3. But definitely 4 and 5 are fixed. I think Shubman is going to bat at number 4 and I'm going to stick to number 5 as of now. And rest, we are going to keep on discussing about that," said Pant two days out from the first Test as reported by ICC. Also Read - IND vs ENG: Only four specialist bowlers in playing XI as England ask for 'hit through the line' pitch for Headingley Test This is the first time in more than a decade that India will be playing without Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Ravi Ashwin - all of whom retired following India's tour of Australia (BGT 2024/25). Pant acknowledged India's inexperience but added that it's an opportunity as well. "Obviously, it's a new start for us, big people have left. Yes, there will be a gap, but at the same time, it's an opportunity for us to build a new culture from here or take a culture forward from there, just adding to it,” said Pant. “I think being in a great frame of mind, helping the new players to learn and improve themselves in overseas conditions and sharing knowledge with each other, having that care and love in the dressing room for each other — that is something we are looking forward to do," he added. With Gill set to bat at two down, it is a direct competition between Karun Nair and uncapped Sai Sudharsan for the all important number three slot. Nair, following his breakout domestic season, has been handed a recall to national set-up after an eight-year hiatus while Sudharsan, highly backed by experts, just finished IPL 2025 with Orange Cap (highest run scorer).

IND vs ENG, 1st Test: With Gill set to bat at two down, it is a direct competition between Karun Nair and uncapped Sai Sudharsan for the all important number three slot.

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Joe Root has been outstanding in Test cricket and is considered one of the best batters of his generation. He has scored 36 Test centuries, which is more than the total centuries made by the current Indian squad combined (29 centuries).&nbsp;In the current Indian team, Shubman Gill has five centuries, Yashasvi Jaiswal has four, KL Rahul has eight, Rishabh Pant has six and Karun Nair, who is playing after a gap of eight years, has one Test century to his name.&nbsp;Also Check - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/india-vs-england-test-series-2025-england-unbeaten-at-leeds-since-2018-check-their-past-five-tests-here-1750237316231">In Pics | England's recent Test record at Headingley featuring Ben Stokes' unbeaten 135</a>Nitish Kumar Reddy got his first century against Australia in &nbsp;2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, and Ravindra Jadeja has 4 centuries. In total, these players have 29 centuries, still 7 fewer than Joe Root alone.&nbsp;Recently, Root made history by becoming the fastest player to score 13,000 Test runs, during a Test against Zimbabwe. He broke records previously held by Indian greats like Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid.&nbsp;So far, Root has scored 13,006 Test runs - out of these, 2,846 runs have come against India. He is just 154 runs away from becoming the first English batter to score 3,000 Test runs against India.&nbsp;Root has hit 10 centuries against India out of his 36 tons, with a strong batting average of 58.08 as well.&nbsp;It will be exciting to watch him face Indian pacers like Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh on England's pitches, which are known to help pacers because of the extra swing and seam movement offered by the Duke balls.Root will next be in action against India in five-Test series which starts June 20 in Leeds. He needs 387 more runs to jump three spots and claim the second spot among the highest run-scorer of all time in Test cricket history and surpass Dravid, Jacques Kallis (SA) and Ricky Ponting (AUS).

Root will next be in action against India in five-Test series which starts June 20 in Leeds. He needs 387 more runs to jump three spots and claim the second spot among the highest run-scorer of all time in Test cricket history and surpass Dravid, Jacques Kallis (SA) and Ricky Ponting (AUS).

Joe Root has been outstanding in Test cricket and is considered one of the best batters of his generation. He has scored 36 Test centuries, which is more than the total centuries made by the current Indian squad combined (29 centuries). In the current Indian team, Shubman Gill has five centuries, Yashasvi Jaiswal has four, KL Rahul has eight, Rishabh Pant has six and Karun Nair, who is playing after a gap of eight years, has one Test century to his name. Also Check - In Pics | England's recent Test record at Headingley featuring Ben Stokes' unbeaten 135 Nitish Kumar Reddy got his first century against Australia in 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, and Ravindra Jadeja has 4 centuries. In total, these players have 29 centuries, still 7 fewer than Joe Root alone. Recently, Root made history by becoming the fastest player to score 13,000 Test runs, during a Test against Zimbabwe. He broke records previously held by Indian greats like Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid. So far, Root has scored 13,006 Test runs - out of these, 2,846 runs have come against India. He is just 154 runs away from becoming the first English batter to score 3,000 Test runs against India. Root has hit 10 centuries against India out of his 36 tons, with a strong batting average of 58.08 as well. It will be exciting to watch him face Indian pacers like Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh on England's pitches, which are known to help pacers because of the extra swing and seam movement offered by the Duke balls. Root will next be in action against India in five-Test series which starts June 20 in Leeds. He needs 387 more runs to jump three spots and claim the second spot among the highest run-scorer of all time in Test cricket history and surpass Dravid, Jacques Kallis (SA) and Ricky Ponting (AUS).

Root will next be in action against India in five-Test series which starts June 20 in Leeds. He needs 387 more runs to jump three spots and claim the second spot among the highest run-scorer of all time in Test cricket history and surpass Dravid, Jacques Kallis (SA) and Ricky Ponting (AUS).

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

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

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

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Veteran India batter Chesteshwar Pujara called exclusion of Sarfaraz Khan from India squad for Test tour of England as 'unfortunate.' Sarfaraz, who was part of India's Test squad in Australia, could make the cut in the new look team led by Shubman Gill."The reason he is not in the squad, I feel, is he has been very successful in the Asian conditions or in India. The management feels that he may not be as successful in Australia or in England. And there were some fitness issues in the past. I don't know about his current fitness. But he has been working hard on his fitness also. So, at this stage, I feel it's a bit unfortunate. But at the same time, someone like Karun Nair, who has performed really well in domestic cricket, deserved an opportunity," Pujara told Hindustan Times.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-eng-vs-ind-2025-england-tour-preparation-would-help-shubman-gill-embrace-test-captaincy-and-redefine-his-batting-cheteshwar-pujara-1748260786659">England tour preparation would help Gill embrace Test captaincy and redefine his batting: Pujara</a>Sarfaraz, ironically, made his debut against England last year in Rajkot. He has played six Tests so far with 371 runs to his name at an average of 37 and a best of 150. He has not played since the third Test against New Zealand at home in Mumbai last year where scored 0 &amp; 1 across two innings.India selectors, led by Ajit Agarkar however, handed a comeback to Karun Nair who had last played a Test eight years ago. Nair is the only India batter apart from Virender Sehwag to score a triple ton in Tests which also came against England albeit at home.Nair, however, has been rewarded for the strong domestic performance and his experience could be useful in England given India would be touring without Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.Both the senior players had announced their retirement earlier this month within a week of each other, leaving India with a huge gaps to fill.

India selectors, led by Ajit Agarkar however, handed a comeback to Karun Nair who had last played a Test eight years ago. Nair is the only India batter apart from Virender Sehwag to score a triple ton in Tests.

Veteran India batter Chesteshwar Pujara called exclusion of Sarfaraz Khan from India squad for Test tour of England as 'unfortunate.' Sarfaraz, who was part of India's Test squad in Australia, could make the cut in the new look team led by Shubman Gill. "The reason he is not in the squad, I feel, is he has been very successful in the Asian conditions or in India. The management feels that he may not be as successful in Australia or in England. And there were some fitness issues in the past. I don't know about his current fitness. But he has been working hard on his fitness also. So, at this stage, I feel it's a bit unfortunate. But at the same time, someone like Karun Nair, who has performed really well in domestic cricket, deserved an opportunity," Pujara told Hindustan Times. Also Read - England tour preparation would help Gill embrace Test captaincy and redefine his batting: Pujara Sarfaraz, ironically, made his debut against England last year in Rajkot. He has played six Tests so far with 371 runs to his name at an average of 37 and a best of 150. He has not played since the third Test against New Zealand at home in Mumbai last year where scored 0 & 1 across two innings. India selectors, led by Ajit Agarkar however, handed a comeback to Karun Nair who had last played a Test eight years ago. Nair is the only India batter apart from Virender Sehwag to score a triple ton in Tests which also came against England albeit at home. Nair, however, has been rewarded for the strong domestic performance and his experience could be useful in England given India would be touring without Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Both the senior players had announced their retirement earlier this month within a week of each other, leaving India with a huge gaps to fill.

India selectors, led by Ajit Agarkar however, handed a comeback to Karun Nair who had last played a Test eight years ago. Nair is the only India batter apart from Virender Sehwag to score a triple ton in Tests.

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