Jasprit Bumrah returned to his best with 3/42 in the first Test against West Indies after a below par Asia Cup 2025 where he took only seven wickets in five matches during India's title-winning campaign. Bumrah also became fastest Indian pacer to take 50 Test wickets at home.

From Bumrah to Shami: Indian pacers fastest to take 50 Test wickets at home

Jasprit Bumrah looked out of touch at the recent-concluded Asia Cup 2025 where he managed just seven wickets in five games in India's title-winning campaign. The Indian pacer, however, was back at his best in the first Test against West Indies at Ahmedabad which started on October 2. The pacer picked up three wickets, two of which came in the second session on searing yorkers, showing why is he considered one of the greatest modern pacers in world cricket. The batters, although from lower order, had no answer to Bumrah's laser-guided yorkers in a cloudy Ahmedabad.<h2>Bumrah leaves WI dry with searing yorkers in cloudy Ahmedabad</h2>Bumrah picked up his first wicket in the seventh over of the innings before unleashing himself in the second half with West Indies already seven down. The first of Bumrah's yorker victims was Justin Greaves who saw his off-stump being uprooted on a perfectly bowled full delivery. The next one was debutant Johann Layne who found two of his stumps being undone by a similar Bumrah yorker like the previous one. Have a look at the wickets below:

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With these wickets, Bumrah also became the fastest Indian pacer to take 50 wickets at home in 24 innings and equaled former pacer Javagal Srinath's long-standing record. Bumrah surpassed Kapil Dev (25 innings) and Ishant Sharma as well as Mohammed Shami - both 27 innings - to reach the milestone.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/usa-cricket-files-for-bankruptcy-ahead-of-court-hearing-with-ace-1759391630495">USA Cricket files for bankruptcy ahead of court hearing with ACE</a><h2>West Indies fold out for 162</h2>The visitors didn't have a great day 1 in the Test apart from winning the toss. They lost the first wicket in the fourth over itself when Mohammed Siraj sent back returning Tagenarine Chanderpaul. After Bumrah's first wicket, Siraj struck twice more as West Indies became 12/0 to 42/4 before ending the first session on 90/5. Most of the West Indies batters got a start but failed to convert it into a big innings.India bowlers, on the other hand, were clinical in their performance. The started the second session with a quick wicket before a 39-run partnership for the 7th wicket tried to halt a derailing innings. West Indies were eventually bowled out shortly before tea on the first day. For India, Siraj finished with 4/40, Bumrah picked up 3/42, Kuldeep picked 2/25, and Washington Sundar pitched with 1/9.

With these wickets, Bumrah also became the fastest Indian pacer to take 50 wickets at home in 24 innings and equaled former pacer Javagal Srinath's long-standing record. Bumrah surpassed Kapil Dev (25 innings) and Ishant Sharma & Mohammed Shami - both 27 innings - to reach the milestone.

Jasprit Bumrah looked out of touch at the recent-concluded Asia Cup 2025 where he managed just seven wickets in five games in India's title-winning campaign. The Indian pacer, however, was back at his best in the first Test against West Indies at Ahmedabad which started on October 2. The pacer picked up three wickets, two of which came in the second session on searing yorkers, showing why is he considered one of the greatest modern pacers in world cricket. The batters, although from lower order, had no answer to Bumrah's laser-guided yorkers in a cloudy Ahmedabad. Bumrah leaves WI dry with searing yorkers in cloudy Ahmedabad Bumrah picked up his first wicket in the seventh over of the innings before unleashing himself in the second half with West Indies already seven down. The first of Bumrah's yorker victims was Justin Greaves who saw his off-stump being uprooted on a perfectly bowled full delivery. The next one was debutant Johann Layne who found two of his stumps being undone by a similar Bumrah yorker like the previous one. Have a look at the wickets below:

With these wickets, Bumrah also became the fastest Indian pacer to take 50 wickets at home in 24 innings and equaled former pacer Javagal Srinath's long-standing record. Bumrah surpassed Kapil Dev (25 innings) and Ishant Sharma &amp; Mohammed Shami - both 27 innings - to reach the milestone.

IND vs WI, 1st Test: Red-ball Bumrah leaves batters hanging dry with searing yorkers in cloudy Ahmedabad - WATCH

West Indies are in India for a two-Test series which begins on October 2 in Ahmedabad. They start the series as underdogs against a side which, despite in transition, ranks in top three in world cricket. West Indies were once a force to be reckoned with across the globe but now are a pale shadow of the past. Their record against India since 1994 also shows their decline - they have played 10 Tests against India in India since 1994 on four tours and have not won a single one, instead lost eight times and drawn twice.<h2>Is this last West Indies vs India Test series for foreseeable future?</h2>The Test cricket's status in world cricket has been a question for a long time now. The International Cricket Council (ICC), to boost the Test cricket, introduced World Test Championship (WTC) about seven years ago but it has only widened the gap between top tier nations and other teams. In the three WTC Finals since the maiden one in 2021 - only four teams have managed to reach the final - New Zealand (2021), India (2021 &amp; 2023), Australia (2023 &amp; 2025), and South Africa (2025).Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pcb-hits-panic-mode-after-asia-cup-final-loss-vs-india-cancels-players-nocs-to-participate-in-foreign-t20-leagues-1759311337476">PCB hits panic mode after Asia Cup final loss vs India, cancels players' NOCs to participate in foreign T20 leagues</a>There's been a new proposal sent to ICC to keep Test cricket relevant - a two-tier system which will divide the Test playing teams into two groups.<h2>How will two-tier Test cricket work?</h2>The proposal of two-tier Test cricket, if accepted, will be applied after current Future Tour Programs (FTP) ends in 2027 with the WTC 2027 final. Under the system, six teams will be part of each tier based on their rankings. The top tier is expected to include Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, England, and India while West Indies could end up with Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan in the second tier.The top tier teams will play against each other and compete for the WTC mace while the second tier teams will compete to get into the top tier. The system, if accepted, will make it near impossible for West Indies have a Test series against India which means the upcoming series could be the final chance for West Indies to register a Test win in India for the first time since 1994.

There's been a new proposal sent to ICC to keep Test cricket relevant - a two-tier system which will divide the Test playing teams into two groups. The system, if accepted, will make it near impossible for West Indies have a Test series against India.

West Indies are in India for a two-Test series which begins on October 2 in Ahmedabad. They start the series as underdogs against a side which, despite in transition, ranks in top three in world cricket. West Indies were once a force to be reckoned with across the globe but now are a pale shadow of the past. Their record against India since 1994 also shows their decline - they have played 10 Tests against India in India since 1994 on four tours and have not won a single one, instead lost eight times and drawn twice. Is this last West Indies vs India Test series for foreseeable future? The Test cricket's status in world cricket has been a question for a long time now. The International Cricket Council (ICC), to boost the Test cricket, introduced World Test Championship (WTC) about seven years ago but it has only widened the gap between top tier nations and other teams. In the three WTC Finals since the maiden one in 2021 - only four teams have managed to reach the final - New Zealand (2021), India (2021 & 2023), Australia (2023 & 2025), and South Africa (2025). Also Read - PCB hits panic mode after Asia Cup final loss vs India, cancels players' NOCs to participate in foreign T20 leagues There's been a new proposal sent to ICC to keep Test cricket relevant - a two-tier system which will divide the Test playing teams into two groups. How will two-tier Test cricket work? The proposal of two-tier Test cricket, if accepted, will be applied after current Future Tour Programs (FTP) ends in 2027 with the WTC 2027 final. Under the system, six teams will be part of each tier based on their rankings. The top tier is expected to include Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, England, and India while West Indies could end up with Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan in the second tier. The top tier teams will play against each other and compete for the WTC mace while the second tier teams will compete to get into the top tier. The system, if accepted, will make it near impossible for West Indies have a Test series against India which means the upcoming series could be the final chance for West Indies to register a Test win in India for the first time since 1994.

There's been a new proposal sent to ICC to keep Test cricket relevant - a two-tier system which will divide the Test playing teams into two groups. The system, if accepted, will make it near impossible for West Indies have a Test series against India.

Explained: Is this last India vs West Indies Test series before ICC introduces new system?

India have announced the 15-man squad for the upcoming two-Test West Indies series at home which starts from October 2 in Ahmedabad. The second Test will be played in Delhi from October 10 with Shubman Gill set to lead the side in both the matches as captain. Veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who has won four IPL titles (one with RR and three with CSK) has been named the vice-captain for the series as wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant recuperates from toe fracture sustained on England tour.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rohit-sharma-weight-loss-india-odi-captain-sheds-10-kg-in-fitting-response-to-critics-questioning-his-fitness-1758778945813">Rohit stuns internet with 10kg weight loss ahead of upcoming Australia tour</a><h2>Karun Nair dropped after failed England tour</h2>Karun Nair, who got his chance at redemption on India tour of England, has been dropped from the side after mediocre show. He scored only 205 runs in eight innings at an average of 25 with just one fifty on a tour where both teams combined to score 7,000 runs and 21 tons to go with 29 fifties. Devdutt Padikkal has retained has been roped in to replace Nair after strong showing in recent unofficial Test against Australia A.India have also named Narayan Jagadeesan as back-up wicketkeeper to Dhruv Jurel who is expected to take Pant's place behind the stumps. Premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been named in the squad as well despite concerns regarding his workload. Mohammed Sirah and Prasidh Krishna are other pacers in the 15-man team along with all-rounder Nitish Reddy as another pace option.With spin expected to play a dominant role, India have named Washington Sundar and Axar Patel as two more spin all-rounders along with Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav is the lone specialist spinner.&nbsp;India squad for West Indies Tests: Shubman Gill (capt), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, B Sai Sudharsan, Devdutt Padikkal, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravindra Jadeja (vice-capt), Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav, N Jagadeesan (wk)More to follow…

Veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who has won four IPL titles (one with RR and three with CSK) has been named the vice-captain for the series as wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant recuperates from toe fracture sustained on England tour.

India have announced the 15-man squad for the upcoming two-Test West Indies series at home which starts from October 2 in Ahmedabad. The second Test will be played in Delhi from October 10 with Shubman Gill set to lead the side in both the matches as captain. Veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who has won four IPL titles (one with RR and three with CSK) has been named the vice-captain for the series as wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant recuperates from toe fracture sustained on England tour. Also Read - Rohit stuns internet with 10kg weight loss ahead of upcoming Australia tour Karun Nair dropped after failed England tour Karun Nair, who got his chance at redemption on India tour of England, has been dropped from the side after mediocre show. He scored only 205 runs in eight innings at an average of 25 with just one fifty on a tour where both teams combined to score 7,000 runs and 21 tons to go with 29 fifties. Devdutt Padikkal has retained has been roped in to replace Nair after strong showing in recent unofficial Test against Australia A. India have also named Narayan Jagadeesan as back-up wicketkeeper to Dhruv Jurel who is expected to take Pant's place behind the stumps. Premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been named in the squad as well despite concerns regarding his workload. Mohammed Sirah and Prasidh Krishna are other pacers in the 15-man team along with all-rounder Nitish Reddy as another pace option. With spin expected to play a dominant role, India have named Washington Sundar and Axar Patel as two more spin all-rounders along with Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav is the lone specialist spinner. India squad for West Indies Tests: Shubman Gill (capt), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, B Sai Sudharsan, Devdutt Padikkal, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravindra Jadeja (vice-capt), Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav, N Jagadeesan (wk) More to follow…

Veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who has won four IPL titles (one with RR and three with CSK) has been named the vice-captain for the series as wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant recuperates from toe fracture sustained on England tour.

India announce 15-man squad for home Test vs West Indies, four-time IPL winner named Gill's deputy

Veteran India spinner Amit Mishra has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket at the age of 42. Mishra let the news known via a social media post, bringing an end to his 25-year-long career. Mishra played for India last in 2017 and was the sixth Indian to get a five-for on his Test debut. He also took part in IPL for four teams and is the only bowler to take three hattricks in India's premier T20 tournament. Overall, Mishra played 22 Tests, 36 ODIs, and 10 T20Is to go with 162 IPL matches. As for wickets, Mishra took 156 international wickets (76 Tests, 64 ODIs and 16 T20Is) along with 174 IPL wickets as well.<h2>Mishra announces retirement from all cricket</h2>"This journey has been filled with countless emotions - moments of pride, hardship, learning, and love. I am deeply grateful to the BCCI, Haryana Cricket Association, my coaches, support staff, colleagues, and most importantly, the fans, whose faith and support gave me strength at every step," the veteran spinner wrote about his decision on a social media post.Mishra was a good spinner but India has Anil Kumble as well as Harbhajan Singh in its ranks and his inability to not get wickets on benign pitches didn't help his case either. His Test debut came against Australia in Mohali where he became the sixth Indian to take a five-for on debut and finished with the figures of 5/71.<h2>Hattrick magic in IPL</h2>Mishra played in IPL for Delhi Capitals (then Daredevils), now defunct Deccan Chargers, SunRisers Hyderabad and Lucknow Super Giants as well. He is the only player to take three hattricks in the tournament history and those hattricks came for - Delhi Daredevils (2008), Deccan Chargers (2011) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (2013).He is also the fifth highest wicket-taker spinner in the IPL behind Yuzvendra Chahal (221), Sunil Narine (192), Piyush Chawla (192), and Ravi Ashwin (187).

Amit Mishra made his India debut in a Test against Australia in 2008 and took a five-for - becoming only the sixth Indian to do so. In IPL, he played 164 matches with four teams and took three hattrick - only bowler to achieve the feat.

Veteran India spinner Amit Mishra has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket at the age of 42. Mishra let the news known via a social media post, bringing an end to his 25-year-long career. Mishra played for India last in 2017 and was the sixth Indian to get a five-for on his Test debut. He also took part in IPL for four teams and is the only bowler to take three hattricks in India's premier T20 tournament. Overall, Mishra played 22 Tests, 36 ODIs, and 10 T20Is to go with 162 IPL matches. As for wickets, Mishra took 156 international wickets (76 Tests, 64 ODIs and 16 T20Is) along with 174 IPL wickets as well. Mishra announces retirement from all cricket "This journey has been filled with countless emotions - moments of pride, hardship, learning, and love. I am deeply grateful to the BCCI, Haryana Cricket Association, my coaches, support staff, colleagues, and most importantly, the fans, whose faith and support gave me strength at every step," the veteran spinner wrote about his decision on a social media post. Mishra was a good spinner but India has Anil Kumble as well as Harbhajan Singh in its ranks and his inability to not get wickets on benign pitches didn't help his case either. His Test debut came against Australia in Mohali where he became the sixth Indian to take a five-for on debut and finished with the figures of 5/71. Hattrick magic in IPL Mishra played in IPL for Delhi Capitals (then Daredevils), now defunct Deccan Chargers, SunRisers Hyderabad and Lucknow Super Giants as well. He is the only player to take three hattricks in the tournament history and those hattricks came for - Delhi Daredevils (2008), Deccan Chargers (2011) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (2013). He is also the fifth highest wicket-taker spinner in the IPL behind Yuzvendra Chahal (221), Sunil Narine (192), Piyush Chawla (192), and Ravi Ashwin (187).

Amit Mishra made his India debut in a Test against Australia in 2008 and took a five-for - becoming only the sixth Indian to do so. In IPL, he played 164 matches with four teams and took three hattrick - only bowler to achieve the feat.

Meet only bowler with three IPL hattricks, five-for on Test debut for India, who announced retirement at 42

Rohit Sharma called time on his Test career earlier this year, a week before his teammate and batting giant Virat Kohli also did the same. The former Test skipper featured in 68 matches, scoring 4301 runs at a batting average just above 40 (40.58). Having already retired from the shortest format last year following India's second T20 World Cup triumph (in the Americas), Rohit now plays just one format (ODIs). Reflecting on his time playing Test cricket, Rohit noted some of its aspects, including the format draining mentally and testing each player to their limits.&nbsp;Speaking (on a panel discussion) during a CEAT event on preparing for the big moments, Rohit said it is something everyone does in the background because of the format’s longevity. Citing the example of young kids who grew up in Mumbai playing club cricket, Rohit said they are trained from the beginning to prepare well for longer formats. &nbsp; &nbsp;"It is something that you prepare for, because the game demands longevity," he said. "Especially in the Test format, you have to last for five days. Mentally, it is very challenging, and it is draining as well. But all cricketers have been brought up playing First-Class cricket.&nbsp;"When we start playing cricket at a competitive level, even in Mumbai, club cricket (matches) go on for two days (or) three days, so we are built like that, and it starts at a very young age for us. It kind of makes it a little easier how to respond to situations that are there in front of you," he added.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/gill-gambhir-lack-of-trust-in-arshdeep-left-him-impatient-on-uk-tour-punjab-coach-claims-1756124307866">‘Gill, Gambhir’s lack of trust in Arshdeep left him impatient on UK tour’ – Punjab coach claims</a> &nbsp;He said, although it’s all about fun and enjoying this game at the start, until everyone reaches a point where they realise how crucial it is to keep grinding and getting ready to spend longer hours on the field. &nbsp;"...when I started playing the sport, it was all about having fun, enjoying (it)," Rohit said "As you go on, you start playing age group cricket and you kind of keep moving forward from that. Slowly, as you meet a lot of senior players (and) coaches, they talk about how important it is to prepare well. &nbsp;"When you are very young, you don't understand the importance of preparation. But as you go along, you understand, it gives you a kind of discipline that the game asks for, so it starts with preparation, understanding what exactly you need to do," he said. &nbsp;Meanwhile, Rohit will next feature in Team India’s away three-match ODIs to Australia in October.

Reflecting on his time playing Test cricket, Rohit noted some of its aspects, including the format draining mentally and testing each player to their limits.

Rohit Sharma called time on his Test career earlier this year, a week before his teammate and batting giant Virat Kohli also did the same. The former Test skipper featured in 68 matches, scoring 4301 runs at a batting average just above 40 (40.58). Having already retired from the shortest format last year following India's second T20 World Cup triumph (in the Americas), Rohit now plays just one format (ODIs). Reflecting on his time playing Test cricket, Rohit noted some of its aspects, including the format draining mentally and testing each player to their limits. Speaking (on a panel discussion) during a CEAT event on preparing for the big moments, Rohit said it is something everyone does in the background because of the format’s longevity. Citing the example of young kids who grew up in Mumbai playing club cricket, Rohit said they are trained from the beginning to prepare well for longer formats. "It is something that you prepare for, because the game demands longevity," he said. "Especially in the Test format, you have to last for five days. Mentally, it is very challenging, and it is draining as well. But all cricketers have been brought up playing First-Class cricket. "When we start playing cricket at a competitive level, even in Mumbai, club cricket (matches) go on for two days (or) three days, so we are built like that, and it starts at a very young age for us. It kind of makes it a little easier how to respond to situations that are there in front of you," he added. Also read | ‘Gill, Gambhir’s lack of trust in Arshdeep left him impatient on UK tour’ – Punjab coach claims He said, although it’s all about fun and enjoying this game at the start, until everyone reaches a point where they realise how crucial it is to keep grinding and getting ready to spend longer hours on the field. "...when I started playing the sport, it was all about having fun, enjoying (it)," Rohit said "As you go on, you start playing age group cricket and you kind of keep moving forward from that. Slowly, as you meet a lot of senior players (and) coaches, they talk about how important it is to prepare well. "When you are very young, you don't understand the importance of preparation. But as you go along, you understand, it gives you a kind of discipline that the game asks for, so it starts with preparation, understanding what exactly you need to do," he said. Meanwhile, Rohit will next feature in Team India’s away three-match ODIs to Australia in October.

Reflecting on his time playing Test cricket, Rohit noted some of its aspects, including the format draining mentally and testing each player to their limits.

Test cricket tests you mentally, it’s draining – Rohit Sharma stresses on preparing well for longer format

Indian batter Cheteshwar Pujara on Sunday (August 24) announced his decision to step down from all forms of cricket. A veteran of the game, Pujara goes down into the history books as one of the best batters in the nation's cricketing history. 

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Five India-England Tests down to the wire should be sufficient to persuade the sporting world to leave the format alone, reckoned Shubman Gill after a thrilling victory at The Oval on Monday (August 4). All of the five matches had gone to day five, an exemplary promotion for the format that is under threat from the boom in franchise cricket.&nbsp;“Test cricket should be, as it is, in my opinion, it is the most, rewarding and satisfying format, you work the hardest, to be able to, get a win, and, the best thing, about this format, is it always gives you a second chance, which none of the other formats give,” Gill said in the post-match press conference.&nbsp;“So, if you keep working hard, if you keep doing the right things, there is always a second chance. So, in my opinion, this is the most rewarding, and satisfying format, I don't think there should be any changes made to this format,” Gill added.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-2025-frustrated-ben-stokes-refuses-to-blame-harry-brook-for-england-collapse-in-oval-test-loss-1754319106063">Frustrated Stokes refuses to blame Brook for England's collapse in Oval Test loss</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, England skipper Ben Stokes described it as special to be involved in the series even though he missed out on The Oval Test because of a shoulder injury. So, is the rivalry on the same level as the Ashes?&nbsp;“I think it's always been a very big rivalry — India and England. It obviously just doesn't have that Ashes attachment to it. But this series has always been big. I don't think that will change,” said Stokes. “It's been a pretty special one to be a part of. It's been full of ups and downs, ebbs and flows throughout every game. India being in control, we've been in control. Then it's gone back to them, then it's come back to us," he added.

IND vs ENG 5th Test Leave Test cricket as it is Gill on preserving the format

Five India-England Tests down to the wire should be sufficient to persuade the sporting world to leave the format alone, reckoned Shubman Gill after a thrilling victory at The Oval on Monday (August 4). All of the five matches had gone to day five, an exemplary promotion for the format that is under threat from the boom in franchise cricket. “Test cricket should be, as it is, in my opinion, it is the most, rewarding and satisfying format, you work the hardest, to be able to, get a win, and, the best thing, about this format, is it always gives you a second chance, which none of the other formats give,” Gill said in the post-match press conference. “So, if you keep working hard, if you keep doing the right things, there is always a second chance. So, in my opinion, this is the most rewarding, and satisfying format, I don't think there should be any changes made to this format,” Gill added. Also Read: Frustrated Stokes refuses to blame Brook for England's collapse in Oval Test loss Meanwhile, England skipper Ben Stokes described it as special to be involved in the series even though he missed out on The Oval Test because of a shoulder injury. So, is the rivalry on the same level as the Ashes? “I think it's always been a very big rivalry — India and England. It obviously just doesn't have that Ashes attachment to it. But this series has always been big. I don't think that will change,” said Stokes. “It's been a pretty special one to be a part of. It's been full of ups and downs, ebbs and flows throughout every game. India being in control, we've been in control. Then it's gone back to them, then it's come back to us," he added.

On the final day of the five-game series, England needed just 35 runs with four wickets in hand to complete a remarkable chase of 374, but crumbled under pressure and lost the Test match by six runs

IND vs ENG, 5th Test: 'Leave Test cricket as it is'–Gill on preserving the format

Test cricket is the oldest and most traditional format of the game. It challenges players with every ball, every session and every single day. Across its rich history, let’s take a look at the five batters who were the quickest to reach 10,000 runs in Test cricket

These 5 cricketers smashed fastest 10,000 Test runs - Guess the sole Indian

India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant may not bat in the remaining Test against England after suffering a toe fracture, but he's already the best foreigner to come to England. Pant scored 37 runs before being retired hurt on day 1 (Jul 23) of the fourth Test against England in Manchester and went past a milestone no other wicketkeeper-batter from visiting country has ever achieved. Before the Test 981 Test runs in England - the most already by a visiting wicketkeeper-batter but now he's the first one to cross 1000-run mark. Before Pant, former India skipper MS Dhoni (778) held the record for most Test runs by a visiting wicketkeeper-batter in England.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rishabh-pant-injury-news-blow-to-india-as-rishabh-pant-ruled-out-for-six-weeks-with-fractured-toe-report-1753343287341">Blow to India as Pant ruled out for six weeks with fractured toe - Report</a><h2>5 Visiting Wicketkeeper-Batters With Most Test Runs in England</h2><ul><li>Rishabh Pant (IND) - 1018 Runs in 13 Tests</li><li>MS Dhoni (IND) - 778 Runs in 12 Tests</li><li>Rod Marsh (AUS) - 773 Runs in 21 Tests</li><li>John Waite (SA) - 684 Runs in 14 Tests</li><li>Ian Healy (AUS) - 628 Runs in 18 Tests</li></ul>Pant is also only the second wicketkeeper-batter behind Pakistan's Sarfaraz Ahmed to score 1000-plus Test runs in a country outside home. Although, Sarfaraz scored 1,178 Test runs in UAE - considered home to Pakistan during his career as international cricket was banned in the country.Pant is also third on the list behind himself and Sarfaraz with 879 Test runs in Australia - again the most by a visiting wicketkeeper-batter.<h2>How did Pant get injured and will he bat in Manchester again?</h2>Pant, known for his unorthodox style of play, tried to reverse sweep England seamer Chris Woakes. The ball took underedge of Pant's bat and hit him on his right foot. The batter immediately called for assistance and was in visible pain as he left the ground on a golf cart. The prospects of Pant batting again in Manchester are too grim and the injury doesn't fall under concussion or Covid-19 sub, India won't be able to name a replacement as well.

Rishabh Pant is the first visiting wicketkeeper-batter to score 1000-plus Test runs in England. Before Pant, ex-India skipper MS Dhoni held the record with 778 runs in England in Test.

India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant may not bat in the remaining Test against England after suffering a toe fracture, but he's already the best foreigner to come to England. Pant scored 37 runs before being retired hurt on day 1 (Jul 23) of the fourth Test against England in Manchester and went past a milestone no other wicketkeeper-batter from visiting country has ever achieved. Before the Test 981 Test runs in England - the most already by a visiting wicketkeeper-batter but now he's the first one to cross 1000-run mark. Before Pant, former India skipper MS Dhoni (778) held the record for most Test runs by a visiting wicketkeeper-batter in England. Also Read - Blow to India as Pant ruled out for six weeks with fractured toe - Report 5 Visiting Wicketkeeper-Batters With Most Test Runs in England Rishabh Pant (IND) - 1018 Runs in 13 Tests MS Dhoni (IND) - 778 Runs in 12 Tests Rod Marsh (AUS) - 773 Runs in 21 Tests John Waite (SA) - 684 Runs in 14 Tests Ian Healy (AUS) - 628 Runs in 18 Tests Pant is also only the second wicketkeeper-batter behind Pakistan's Sarfaraz Ahmed to score 1000-plus Test runs in a country outside home. Although, Sarfaraz scored 1,178 Test runs in UAE - considered home to Pakistan during his career as international cricket was banned in the country. Pant is also third on the list behind himself and Sarfaraz with 879 Test runs in Australia - again the most by a visiting wicketkeeper-batter. How did Pant get injured and will he bat in Manchester again? Pant, known for his unorthodox style of play, tried to reverse sweep England seamer Chris Woakes. The ball took underedge of Pant's bat and hit him on his right foot. The batter immediately called for assistance and was in visible pain as he left the ground on a golf cart. The prospects of Pant batting again in Manchester are too grim and the injury doesn't fall under concussion or Covid-19 sub, India won't be able to name a replacement as well.

Rishabh Pant is the first visiting wicketkeeper-batter to score 1000-plus Test runs in England. Before Pant, ex-India skipper MS Dhoni held the record with 778 runs in England in Test.

Rishabh Pant may not bat again on England tour but he's already done what no visiting wicketkeeper-batter could do

When Ravindra Jadeja almost took India home in Lord's Test against England, everybody recognized the already well-known fact that he's one of the best all-rounders in the world cricket. Jadeja is currently ranked number 1 all-rounder in the Tests and is surely one of the best among active cricketers including England Test skipper Ben Stokes. There is, however, one all-rounder who sits atop on the all-time list of runs and wickets in not only Tests but ODIs as well. The South African all-rounder, for context, has more than 10,000 runs in both Tests and ODIs as well as 250+ wickets in both formats.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/eng-vs-ind-at-old-trafford-rahul-jaiswal-register-highest-opening-partnership-since-independence-1753278198480">ENG vs IND: Rahul-Jaiswal register highest opening partnership since since 1947</a>&nbsp;Jacques Kallis from South Africa was one a kind - His record as an all-rounder is unmatchable through generations. For context, Kallis has 45 Test hundreds - second most overall and 17 in ODIs and he has 292 wickets in Tests and 273 wickets in ODIs. Is Jacques Kallis the greatest all-rounder of all time in international cricket? Let's have a look at the numbers:Kallis is the only player to score 10,000-plus runs in both Tests and ODIs as well as take 250+ wickets too. No other player in the history of the game has been able to achieve the same number in bowling and batting simultaneously as Kallis did. The SA legend has 13,289 runs in Test cricket with 45 hundreds and 292 wickets as well. In ODI cricket, Kallis has scored 11,579 runs with 17 hundreds and 272 wickets.Kallis's runs, in both Tests and ODIs, are the most by a batter for South Africa. As for wickets, his 291 dismissals in Test are seventh most for South Africa and his 269 wickets are third most in ODIs. Kallis, for the sheer amount of runs and wickets, is definitely one of the greatest, if not greatest, all-rounders to have ever played game of cricket.

Jacques Kallis from South Africa was one a kind - His record as an all-rounder is unmatchable through generations. For context, Kallis has 45 Test hundreds - second most overall and 17 in ODIs and he has 292 wickets in Tests and 273 wickets in ODIs.

When Ravindra Jadeja almost took India home in Lord's Test against England, everybody recognized the already well-known fact that he's one of the best all-rounders in the world cricket. Jadeja is currently ranked number 1 all-rounder in the Tests and is surely one of the best among active cricketers including England Test skipper Ben Stokes. There is, however, one all-rounder who sits atop on the all-time list of runs and wickets in not only Tests but ODIs as well. The South African all-rounder, for context, has more than 10,000 runs in both Tests and ODIs as well as 250+ wickets in both formats. Also Read: ENG vs IND: Rahul-Jaiswal register highest opening partnership since since 1947 Jacques Kallis from South Africa was one a kind - His record as an all-rounder is unmatchable through generations. For context, Kallis has 45 Test hundreds - second most overall and 17 in ODIs and he has 292 wickets in Tests and 273 wickets in ODIs. Is Jacques Kallis the greatest all-rounder of all time in international cricket? Let's have a look at the numbers: Kallis is the only player to score 10,000-plus runs in both Tests and ODIs as well as take 250+ wickets too. No other player in the history of the game has been able to achieve the same number in bowling and batting simultaneously as Kallis did. The SA legend has 13,289 runs in Test cricket with 45 hundreds and 292 wickets as well. In ODI cricket, Kallis has scored 11,579 runs with 17 hundreds and 272 wickets. Kallis's runs, in both Tests and ODIs, are the most by a batter for South Africa. As for wickets, his 291 dismissals in Test are seventh most for South Africa and his 269 wickets are third most in ODIs. Kallis, for the sheer amount of runs and wickets, is definitely one of the greatest, if not greatest, all-rounders to have ever played game of cricket.

Jacques Kallis from South Africa was one a kind - His record as an all-rounder is unmatchable through generations. For context, Kallis has 45 Test hundreds - second most overall and 17 in ODIs and he has 292 wickets in Tests and 273 wickets in ODIs.

Greatest all-rounder ever? SA great only player with 10,000-plus runs and 250+ wickets in both Test and ODIs

England spinner Liam Dawson, who has been recalled in the national side for a Test after eight years, took just seven balls to make an impact. Dawson replaced Shoaib Bashir for the fourth Test against India at Old Trafford in Manchester and took a wicket on the first ball of his second over on day 1 (Jul 23). The left-arm orthodox spinner dismissed a well set Yashasvi Jaiswal for 58 to mark his comeback to the Test cricket. The last time Dawson played Test cricket for England he took 1/42 against South Africa in Nottingham back in 2017. Have a look at the wicket below:

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Jaiswal's wicket was the second Indian wicket to fall in the session post lunch on day 1 (Jul 23) of the Test. His opening partner KL Rahul was first to go. The opening pair, however, had added 94 runs before Chris Woakes had dismissed Rahul for 46. The partnership is the highest for India for the first wicket at Old Trafford since Syed Mushtaq Ali and Vijay Merchant had added 124 in 1946. India were 149/3 at tea on day 1 with all three wickets coming in the second session including skipper Shubman Gill. Rishabh Pant and Sai Sudharsan were batting with an unbeaten partnership of nine runs.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/eng-vs-ind-ben-stokes-wins-toss-and-elects-to-bowl-in-old-trafford-manchester-will-england-lose-test-history-suggests-1753265642397">Stokes wins toss, elects to bowl in Manchester - Will ENG lose? History says…</a>India opener Jaiswal (58) is also the first opening batter to score 50 or more in a Test at Old Trafford in Manchester since legendary Sunil Gavaskar did so in 1974 when he scored 101 in the second innings of the Test. This is the third fifty-plus score by Jaiswal in seven innings of the series including a hundred as well. The Southpaw, however, is the first Indian opener to score a fifty of more in a Test at Old Trafford in the first innings of the match. Jaiswal reached his fifty shortly after lunch on day 1 of the Test.&nbsp;

The last time Dawson played Test cricket for England he took 1/42 against South Africa in Nottingham back in 2017. Jaiswal's wicket was the second Indian wicket to fall in the session post lunch on day 1 (Jul 23) of the Old Trafford Test.

England spinner Liam Dawson, who has been recalled in the national side for a Test after eight years, took just seven balls to make an impact. Dawson replaced Shoaib Bashir for the fourth Test against India at Old Trafford in Manchester and took a wicket on the first ball of his second over on day 1 (Jul 23). The left-arm orthodox spinner dismissed a well set Yashasvi Jaiswal for 58 to mark his comeback to the Test cricket. The last time Dawson played Test cricket for England he took 1/42 against South Africa in Nottingham back in 2017. Have a look at the wicket below:

The last time Dawson played Test cricket for England he took 1/42 against South Africa in Nottingham back in 2017. Jaiswal's wicket was the second Indian wicket to fall in the session post lunch on day 1 (Jul 23) of the Old Trafford Test.

IND vs ENG: Back to Test cricket after eight years, Dawson takes only 7 balls for a wicket - WATCH

Team India, under the captaincy of Shubman Gill, will once again face Ben Stokes-led England in the fourth Test of the five-match Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series. The match will take place at Old Trafford in Manchester on Wednesday (Jul 23). In the third Test match, England beat India by 22 runs in an exciting close-encounter game. It will be interesting to see how Team India will bounce back after losing the third Test match and will India be able to level the series.&nbsp;Live streaming details&nbsp;When and where will India vs England 4th Test match take place? &nbsp;The fourth Test match between India and England will be played at Old Trafford in Manchester from July 23, the match will start at 3:30 PM IST.&nbsp;When will toss take place in India vs England 4th Test match? The toss for the India vs England 4th Test match has been scheduled for 3:00 PM IST.&nbsp;Where to watch India vs England 4th Test live streaming on mobile in India? The India vs England 4th Test will be streamed live on the JioHotstar app and website.&nbsp;Where to watch India vs England 4th Test live telecast on TV in India? The India vs England 4th Test will be live telecast on the Sony Sports Network on TV.&nbsp;Pitch report&nbsp;Manchester ground has always been known for its high pace and extra bounce pitches. But over the time Old Trafford pitches has lost its edge and becomes slower in the recent years.&nbsp;As there are some chances of rain, pitch can once again favor the pacers by providing extra pace and bounce.&nbsp;Predicted playing XIs&nbsp;India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (captain), Rishabh Pant (vice-captain &amp; wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and Anshul Kamboj.&nbsp;England (confirmed XI): Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope (VC), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (C), Jamie Smith (WK), Liam Dawson, Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse and Jofra Archer.&nbsp;​IND vs ENG 4th Test Squad:&nbsp;​India Squad: Shubman Gill (C), Rishabh Pant (VC &amp; WK), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav and Anshul Kamboj.&nbsp;England Squad: Ben Stokes (c), Jofra Archer, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Zak Crawley, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jamie Smith (wk), Josh Tongue, Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson and Jacob Bethell.&nbsp;Schedule and Results:<ul><li>1st Test: Leeds, June 20-24 (England beat India by five wickets)</li><li>2nd Test: Birmingham, July 2-5 (India beat England by 336 runs)</li><li>3rd Test: London, July 10-14 (England beat India by 22 runs)</li><li>4th Test: Manchester, July 23-27</li><li>5th Test: London, July 31-August 4</li></ul>

In the third Test match, England beat India by 23 runs in an exciting close-encounter game. It will be interesting to see how Team India will bounce back after losing the third Test match.

Team India, under the captaincy of Shubman Gill, will once again face Ben Stokes-led England in the fourth Test of the five-match Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series. The match will take place at Old Trafford in Manchester on Wednesday (Jul 23). In the third Test match, England beat India by 22 runs in an exciting close-encounter game. It will be interesting to see how Team India will bounce back after losing the third Test match and will India be able to level the series. Live streaming details When and where will India vs England 4th Test match take place? The fourth Test match between India and England will be played at Old Trafford in Manchester from July 23, the match will start at 3:30 PM IST. When will toss take place in India vs England 4th Test match? The toss for the India vs England 4th Test match has been scheduled for 3:00 PM IST. Where to watch India vs England 4th Test live streaming on mobile in India? The India vs England 4th Test will be streamed live on the JioHotstar app and website. Where to watch India vs England 4th Test live telecast on TV in India? The India vs England 4th Test will be live telecast on the Sony Sports Network on TV. Pitch report Manchester ground has always been known for its high pace and extra bounce pitches. But over the time Old Trafford pitches has lost its edge and becomes slower in the recent years. As there are some chances of rain, pitch can once again favor the pacers by providing extra pace and bounce. Predicted playing XIs India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (captain), Rishabh Pant (vice-captain & wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and Anshul Kamboj. England (confirmed XI): Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope (VC), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (C), Jamie Smith (WK), Liam Dawson, Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse and Jofra Archer. IND vs ENG 4th Test Squad: India Squad: Shubman Gill (C), Rishabh Pant (VC & WK), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav and Anshul Kamboj. England Squad: Ben Stokes (c), Jofra Archer, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Zak Crawley, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jamie Smith (wk), Josh Tongue, Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson and Jacob Bethell. Schedule and Results: 1st Test: Leeds, June 20-24 (England beat India by five wickets) 2nd Test: Birmingham, July 2-5 (India beat England by 336 runs) 3rd Test: London, July 10-14 (England beat India by 22 runs) 4th Test: Manchester, July 23-27 5th Test: London, July 31-August 4

In the third Test match, England beat India by 23 runs in an exciting close-encounter game. It will be interesting to see how Team India will bounce back after losing the third Test match.

IND vs ENG, 4th Test: All you need to know about live streaming details, pitch report and more

From Muttiah Muralitharan to Malcolm Marshall, here's a look at top five bowlers fastest to take 300 wickets in Test cricket. This list also includes Ravichandran Ashwin, Dennis Lillee and Richard Hadlee.

From Muttiah Muralitharan to Malcolm Marshall: 5 bowlers fastest to take 300 wickets in Test cricket

India are 1-2 down in the ongoing five-Test series against England with fourth Test set to be played from July 23 at Old Trafford in Manchester. The venue has been nothing but ominous for India as they have never won a Test in Manchester. Also, India last played at Old Trafford in 2014 and only one player from that team is playing in the ongoing series - Ravindra Jadeja. While the all-rounder has been in top form, scoring fifties in each innings of the last two Tests, he has a dismal record in the only Test played in Manchester.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-who-has-most-runs-in-all-t20s-buttler-second-england-batter-and-7th-overall-to-reach-this-milestone-1752843478046">Buttler second England batter and 7th overall to reach THIS T20 milestone</a><h2>What happened last time India played a Test in Manchester?</h2>India won the toss and elected to bat first but that's the only thing that went their way. England pacers, led by Stuart Broad's 6/25, bowled India out for a paltry 152 in the first innings with skipper MS Dhoni top scoring at 71. In reply, England scored 367 runs in their first innings with Joe Root ending up as top scorer on 77.England's lead of 215 in the first innings eventually proved enough for them not bat again as they bowled India out in the second innings for 161 runs and went on to win the match by an innings and 54 runs.<h2>How did Ravindra Jadeja performed in 2014 Manchester Test vs England?</h2>All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who has been in superb form this series with the bat, had a nightmare of a Manchester Test in 2014. He was out for a duck in the first innings and only four in the second innings. As for bowling, he took a single wicket in the only innings England batted.Given his current form, Jadeja would definitely be wanting to remedy his record at Old Trafford and India would be hoping to repeat the Edgbaston performance - winning a Test for the first time at the venue.

Given his current form, Jadeja would definitely be wanting to remedy his record at Old Trafford and India would be hoping to repeat the Edgbaston performance - winning a Test for the first time at the venue.

India are 1-2 down in the ongoing five-Test series against England with fourth Test set to be played from July 23 at Old Trafford in Manchester. The venue has been nothing but ominous for India as they have never won a Test in Manchester. Also, India last played at Old Trafford in 2014 and only one player from that team is playing in the ongoing series - Ravindra Jadeja. While the all-rounder has been in top form, scoring fifties in each innings of the last two Tests, he has a dismal record in the only Test played in Manchester. Also Read - Buttler second England batter and 7th overall to reach THIS T20 milestone What happened last time India played a Test in Manchester? India won the toss and elected to bat first but that's the only thing that went their way. England pacers, led by Stuart Broad's 6/25, bowled India out for a paltry 152 in the first innings with skipper MS Dhoni top scoring at 71. In reply, England scored 367 runs in their first innings with Joe Root ending up as top scorer on 77. England's lead of 215 in the first innings eventually proved enough for them not bat again as they bowled India out in the second innings for 161 runs and went on to win the match by an innings and 54 runs. How did Ravindra Jadeja performed in 2014 Manchester Test vs England? All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who has been in superb form this series with the bat, had a nightmare of a Manchester Test in 2014. He was out for a duck in the first innings and only four in the second innings. As for bowling, he took a single wicket in the only innings England batted. Given his current form, Jadeja would definitely be wanting to remedy his record at Old Trafford and India would be hoping to repeat the Edgbaston performance - winning a Test for the first time at the venue.

Given his current form, Jadeja would definitely be wanting to remedy his record at Old Trafford and India would be hoping to repeat the Edgbaston performance - winning a Test for the first time at the venue.

Ravindra Jadeja only player from 2014 Manchester Test vs England and he was India's worst batter

From Virat Kohli to Shubman Gill, here's a look at the top five Indian batters with most runs in away Tests (since 2020). This list also includes Rishabh Pant,  KL Rahul and Cheteshwar Pujara.

From Virat Kohli to Shubman Gill: 5 Indian batters with most runs in away Tests (since 2020)

From Sachin Tendulkar to Virat Kohli, here's a look at top 5 Indian batters with most fifty-plus scores vs England in Tests. This list also includes Sunil Gavaskar, Gundappa Viswanath and Rahul Dravid.

From Sachin Tendulkar to Virat Kohli: 5 Indian batters with most fifty-plus scores vs England in Tests

From Kapil Dev to Javagal Srinath, here's a look at the five Indian players with 1000 runs and 100 wickets in Tests. This list also includes Vinoo Mankad, Ravi Shastri and Anil Kumble.

From Kapil Dev to Javagal Srinath: 5 Indian players with 1000 runs and 100 wickets in Tests

From Muttiah Muralitharan to Richard Hadlee, here's a look at the top five bowlers with the most five-wicket hauls in Tests.

From Muttiah Muralitharan to Richard Hadlee: Top 5 bowlers with most 5-wicket hauls in Tests, two Indians on list

West Indies great Brian Lara thinks that 'contract cricket' is causing the downfall of the current team. The comments come after West Indies were bowled out for 27 in Barbados Test against Australia in the second innings - one of the lowest totals in a Test innings and definitely their lowest of all time. West Indies also lost the three-Test series 0-3 at home despite being in strong positions at times in all three matches. The performance is, however, not a shocker as West Indies have been the poor performers for years on the trot now but getting all out at 27 is a new low even for them.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/why-england-dropped-one-place-on-wtc-2025-27-points-table-despite-winning-lords-test-1752662710605">England drop one place on WTC points table despite winning Lord's Test</a>“We played first class cricket and some of us even played county cricket to try to get into the West Indies team," Lara said while talking on the cricket podcast Stick To Cricket. “We are now using the West Indies team as a stepping stone, as a stage for us to get, you know, contracts around. And that is not a fault of the player," he added.Former England player David Lloyd, who was also present at the podcast, also criticised cricket's Big Three for the money distribution. "The big three, they take all the money. England, Australia, England take all the money. They get the big broadcast deals. You’ve got to have a more even distribution to allow West Indies, New Zealand, Sri Lanka to compete," Lloyd said.West Indies lost the first Test in Bridgetown by 159 runs during the chase of 301. They failed to capitalize despite bowling Australia out for 180 in the first innings of the match. In the second Test, West Indies failed to chase down 277 and lost the match by 133 runs. They had a chance to take lead in first innings but managed only 253 in reply of Australia's 286.

West Indies lost the first Test in Bridgetown by 159 runs during the chase of 301. In the second Test, West Indies failed to chase down 277 and lost the match by 133 runs before being bowled out for 27 in third Test in chase of 204 and lose the series 0-3 to Australia.

West Indies great Brian Lara thinks that 'contract cricket' is causing the downfall of the current team. The comments come after West Indies were bowled out for 27 in Barbados Test against Australia in the second innings - one of the lowest totals in a Test innings and definitely their lowest of all time. West Indies also lost the three-Test series 0-3 at home despite being in strong positions at times in all three matches. The performance is, however, not a shocker as West Indies have been the poor performers for years on the trot now but getting all out at 27 is a new low even for them. Also Read - England drop one place on WTC points table despite winning Lord's Test “We played first class cricket and some of us even played county cricket to try to get into the West Indies team," Lara said while talking on the cricket podcast Stick To Cricket. “We are now using the West Indies team as a stepping stone, as a stage for us to get, you know, contracts around. And that is not a fault of the player," he added. Former England player David Lloyd, who was also present at the podcast, also criticised cricket's Big Three for the money distribution. "The big three, they take all the money. England, Australia, England take all the money. They get the big broadcast deals. You’ve got to have a more even distribution to allow West Indies, New Zealand, Sri Lanka to compete," Lloyd said. West Indies lost the first Test in Bridgetown by 159 runs during the chase of 301. They failed to capitalize despite bowling Australia out for 180 in the first innings of the match. In the second Test, West Indies failed to chase down 277 and lost the match by 133 runs. They had a chance to take lead in first innings but managed only 253 in reply of Australia's 286.

West Indies lost the first Test in Bridgetown by 159 runs during the chase of 301. In the second Test, West Indies failed to chase down 277 and lost the match by 133 runs before being bowled out for 27 in third Test in chase of 204 and lose the series 0-3 to Australia.

'Players using team as stepping stone to get contracts,' laments former West Indies great Lara

From Herbert Sutcliffe to Donald Bradman, here's a list of the top five players quickest to score 1000 runs in Tests. There is only one active player, check his name inside.

From Herbert Sutcliffe to Donald Bradman: 5 players fastest to score 1000 Test runs, only one active player on list

In the third Test match between India and England at Lord's, saw hosts securing a 22 run win over India and take a 2-1 lead in the five-match Test series. After the win, England Test captain Ben Stokes reflected on a banter with pacer Jofra Archer as they revisited the 2019 ODI World Cup win at the same venue. Like the Test match win over India on Monday (July 14), Archer played a key role for England as they won their maiden ODI World Cup.&nbsp;"I just said to him this morning, I said, 'You know what today is, don't you? And it was that highlight package from when India knocked off 300-odd back in the day, when Ganguly, he thought that was a World Cup final as well. He thought that was six years today. Genuine. And I was like, no, that World Cup that we won, he was like, oh, that one. Gosh, he's an absolute beauty, that boy," Stokes told reporters in the post-match press conference.&nbsp;Monday (July 14) was the sixth anniversary of England’s famous World Cup when they defeated New Zealand in the Super Over. Six years on from that day, England were again at their best as they won the Lord’s Test against India by 22 runs.&nbsp;Also Check - From Hanif Mohammad to Alastair Cook: 5 longest individual innings (by minutes) in Tests<h2>A thrilling finish</h2>The match was a nail-bitter as left-hand Indian batter Ravindra Jadeja played one of the best innings of his Test career but despite his best, his efforts went in vain as India fell short in their chase of 193, and a fitting end for the hosts as England will look to continue on the winning momentum.&nbsp;At the end of the first session, India were reeling at 112/8 with Jadeja and Bumrah on the crease. After the collapse in the first session, Jadeja and Bumrah put on a 35-run partnership for the ninth wicket. Just when it seemed like India was settling in, dismissal of Jasprit Bumrah shifted the momentum in favour of England. Post that, Mohammed Siraj came to the crease and stood tall with Jadeja on the other end. Together, they put up a fighting partnership helping India inch closer to the target.&nbsp;However, in the 75th over, Siraj was dismissed by Shoaib Bashir, bringing Indian innings to an end at 170. With the win at Lord's, England now lead the series 2-1.

After the win against India, England captain Ben Stokes reflected on a banter with pacer Jofra Archer as they revisited the 2019 ODI World Cup win at the same venue. 

In the third Test match between India and England at Lord's, saw hosts securing a 22 run win over India and take a 2-1 lead in the five-match Test series. After the win, England Test captain Ben Stokes reflected on a banter with pacer Jofra Archer as they revisited the 2019 ODI World Cup win at the same venue. Like the Test match win over India on Monday (July 14), Archer played a key role for England as they won their maiden ODI World Cup. "I just said to him this morning, I said, 'You know what today is, don't you? And it was that highlight package from when India knocked off 300-odd back in the day, when Ganguly, he thought that was a World Cup final as well. He thought that was six years today. Genuine. And I was like, no, that World Cup that we won, he was like, oh, that one. Gosh, he's an absolute beauty, that boy," Stokes told reporters in the post-match press conference. Monday (July 14) was the sixth anniversary of England’s famous World Cup when they defeated New Zealand in the Super Over. Six years on from that day, England were again at their best as they won the Lord’s Test against India by 22 runs. Also Check - From Hanif Mohammad to Alastair Cook: 5 longest individual innings (by minutes) in Tests A thrilling finish The match was a nail-bitter as left-hand Indian batter Ravindra Jadeja played one of the best innings of his Test career but despite his best, his efforts went in vain as India fell short in their chase of 193, and a fitting end for the hosts as England will look to continue on the winning momentum. At the end of the first session, India were reeling at 112/8 with Jadeja and Bumrah on the crease. After the collapse in the first session, Jadeja and Bumrah put on a 35-run partnership for the ninth wicket. Just when it seemed like India was settling in, dismissal of Jasprit Bumrah shifted the momentum in favour of England. Post that, Mohammed Siraj came to the crease and stood tall with Jadeja on the other end. Together, they put up a fighting partnership helping India inch closer to the target. However, in the 75th over, Siraj was dismissed by Shoaib Bashir, bringing Indian innings to an end at 170. With the win at Lord's, England now lead the series 2-1.

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From Hanif Mohammad to Alastair Cook, here's a look at top five players with longest individual innings (by minutes) in Test cricket history. This list also includes Gary Kirsten,  Sanath Jayasuriya and Len Hutton.

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