England skipper Ben Stokes is struggling, especially in second innings of the team's batting where he has scored three consecutive scores of 33 in three Tests during the ongoing series against India. Stokes scored 33 each in Leeds, Birmingham and now at Lord's as India are left to chase 135 on the last day (Jul 14) of the ongoing third Test. The struggle is not just in the series but has been going on for an year almost - October 2024 to be precise.Also Watch: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-mohammed-siraj-gives-fiery-send-off-to-ben-duckett-as-india-stand-tall-in-opening-session-on-day-4-1752409137300">Mohammed Siraj gives fiery send-off to Duckett as India stand tall in opening session on day 4</a>Since October 2024, Stokes has played nine Tests but has managed to score 383 runs in 15 innings at an average of 27 against his Test average of 35. He has managed just one fifty in those innings with a best of 88. In four Tests played in 2025 season, Stokes has a best score of 44 with 172 runs in seven innings at an average of touch above 24. Clearly, the England captain is struggling.<h2>How has Stokes performed in second innings batting his team?</h2>Every since Stokes took over captaincy, he has performed well when batting second time in a Test instead of the first one. As a captain in Bazball era, Stokes has scored 1,830 runs in 59 innings of 35 Tests at an average of 33 with two hundreds and nine fifties.Both of his hundreds and seven of nine fifties have come while batting for the second time in Tests and so are 1,198 runs out of the total he has scored in Bazball era - June 2022. Stokes averages nearly 43 while batting for the second time but his reputation is going down and fast.With is first time batting performance already under par, it is time for Stokes - the batter - to pull up his game and England need it now more than ever as they look to win the ongoing five-Test series against India to kickoff the World Test Championship (WTC) cycle 2025-27 on a positive note.

Stokes scored 33 each in Leeds, Birmingham and now at Lord's as India are left to chase 135 on the last day (Jul 14) of the ongoing third Test. The struggle is not just in the series but has been going on for an year almost - October 2024 to be precise.

England skipper Ben Stokes is struggling, especially in second innings of the team's batting where he has scored three consecutive scores of 33 in three Tests during the ongoing series against India. Stokes scored 33 each in Leeds, Birmingham and now at Lord's as India are left to chase 135 on the last day (Jul 14) of the ongoing third Test. The struggle is not just in the series but has been going on for an year almost - October 2024 to be precise. Also Watch: Mohammed Siraj gives fiery send-off to Duckett as India stand tall in opening session on day 4 Since October 2024, Stokes has played nine Tests but has managed to score 383 runs in 15 innings at an average of 27 against his Test average of 35. He has managed just one fifty in those innings with a best of 88. In four Tests played in 2025 season, Stokes has a best score of 44 with 172 runs in seven innings at an average of touch above 24. Clearly, the England captain is struggling. How has Stokes performed in second innings batting his team? Every since Stokes took over captaincy, he has performed well when batting second time in a Test instead of the first one. As a captain in Bazball era, Stokes has scored 1,830 runs in 59 innings of 35 Tests at an average of 33 with two hundreds and nine fifties. Both of his hundreds and seven of nine fifties have come while batting for the second time in Tests and so are 1,198 runs out of the total he has scored in Bazball era - June 2022. Stokes averages nearly 43 while batting for the second time but his reputation is going down and fast. With is first time batting performance already under par, it is time for Stokes - the batter - to pull up his game and England need it now more than ever as they look to win the ongoing five-Test series against India to kickoff the World Test Championship (WTC) cycle 2025-27 on a positive note.

Both of his hundreds and seven of nine fifties have come while batting for the second time in Tests and so are 1,198 runs out of the total he has scored in Bazball era - June 2022. Stokes averages nearly 43 while batting for the second time but his reputation is going down and fast.

Unlucky 33? Under par Stokes while batting first time as skipper now struggling in second attempt as well

From Sachin Tendulkar to Kumar Sangakkara, here's a list of top five players fastest to score 8000 runs in Tests. There is only one active player in this list, check his name inside.

From Sachin Tendulkar to Kumar Sangakkara: 5 players fastest to score 8000 Test runs, only one active player on list

From Viv Richards to Don Bradman, here's a look at the five players fastest to score 5000 runs in Tests. There is only one Indian in the list and its not Kohli, Tendulkar and Sehwag.

From Viv Richards to Don Bradman: 5 players fastest to score 5000 runs in Tests, only one Indian in list

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

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

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

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

IND vs ENG: Who was the first Indian to score a hundred against England in Test cricket? Details here

India scored an aggregate 1,014 runs in Edgbaston Test against England - 587 in 1st innings and 427 in 2nd innings - the highest for them in a Test.

India's 1,014 runs at Edgbaston highest aggregate total by them in a Test? Check full list

India, with 1,014 runs (587 and 427) against England at Edgbaston Test in 2025, become only the second team after Pakistan to scored 1000-plus runs in a Test in 21st century. They are also the first team in last 19 years to score 1000-plus runs in a Test.

India fifth team to score 1000-plus runs in a Test. Australia have done it twice - check three others

South Africa batter Wiaan Mulder on 7 July 2025 joined an elite list of players against Zimbabwe as he became the captain with highest Test score in an innings. Mulder joined the likes of Brian Lara, Mahela Jayawardene as we take a look at the elite list.

From Brian Lara to Wiaan Mulder: 5 captains with highest individual scores in Test cricket history

6 Captains to Score Triple Hundreds in Tests 

Brian Lara - 400* runs vs England (Antigua, 2004)

Mahela Jayawardene - 374 runs vs South Africa (Colombo, 2006)

Wiaan Mulder - 367* runs vs Zimbabwe (Bulawayo, 2025)

Mark Taylor - 334* runs vs Pakistan (Peshawar, 1998)

Graham Gooch - 333 runs vs India (London, 1990)

Michael Clarke - 329* runs vs India (Sydney, 2012)

Wiaan Mulder scripts history on Monday(July 7) against Zimbabwe, becomes first player to score triple century on Test captaincy debut in Test cricket history. Lets have a look at other captains with triple centuries in Test cricket. 

Wiaan Mulder scripts history on Monday (July 7) against Zimbabwe, becomes first player to score triple century on Test captaincy debut in Test cricket history. Lets have a look at other captains with triple centuries in Test cricket. 

6 Captains to Score Triple Hundreds in Tests

Batters with Most Aggregate Runs in a Test Match

Graham Gooch (England) - 456 runs vs India, Lord’s 1990

Shubman Gill (India) - 430 runs vs England, Edgbaston 2025

Mark Taylor (Australia) - 426 runs vs Pakistan, Peshawar 1998

Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka) - 424 runs vs Bangladesh, Chattogram 2014

Brian Lara (West Indies) - 400 runs vs England, St. John’s 2004

Greg Chappell (Australia) - 380 runs vs New Zealand, Wellington 1974

Matthew Hayden (Australia) - 380 runs vs Zimbabwe, Perth 2003

From Graham Gooch record 456 runs to Shubman Gill impressive 430 runs, here is a look at the top seven batters with highest runs in a single Test match. 

From Graham Gooch’s record 456 runs to Shubman Gill’s impressive 430 runs, here's a look at the top seven batters with highest runs in a single Test match. 

Players with fastest centuries against India in Tests

David Warner (Australia) - 69 balls (Perth, 2012)

AB de Villiers (South Africa) - 75 balls (Centurion, 2011)

Shahid Afridi (Pakistan) - 78 balls (Lahore, 2006)

Jamie Smith (England) - 80 balls (Birmingham, 2025)

Kamran Akmal (Pakistan) - 81 balls (Lahore, 2006)

Adam Gilchrist (Australia) - 84 balls (Mumbai, 2001)

In the ongoing 2nd Test match between India and England, Jamie Smith scripts history by becoming fourth player with fastest century against India in Tests. Let's have a look at other batters who have fastest centuries against India in Tests.

In the ongoing 2nd Test match between India and England at Edgbaston, Jamie Smith became the latest to enter the list of players with the fastest century against India in Tests. Let's have a look at other batters who dominated India with their quick-fire Test tons.

From Brian Lara to Sanath Jayasuriya, here's a look at the top eight batters with highest Test scores in cricket history. The list also includes Matthew Hayden, Sir Garry Sobers, Leonard Hutton and Hanif Mohammad.

From Brian Lara to Sanath Jayasuriya: 8 batters with highest Test scores in cricket history

England batters with fastest 100s in Test

Gilbert Jessop - 76 balls vs Australia at The Oval, 1902

Jonny Bairstow - 77 balls vs New Zealand at Trent Bridge, 2022

Harry Brook - 80 balls vs Pakistan at Rawalpindi, 2022

Jamie Smith - 80 balls vs India at Edgbaston, 2025

Ben Stokes - 85 balls vs New Zealand at Lord's, 2015

In the ongoing 2nd Test match between India and England, Jamie Smith scripts history by scoring joint third-fastest century by an England batter in Tests. Let's have a look at other England batters who have fastest centuries in Tests.

Highest Test scores by Indian captains against England in England

Shubman Gill - 269 runs in Birmingham (2025)

Mohammad Azharuddin - 179 runs in Manchester (1990)

Virat Kohli - 149 runs in Birmingham (2018)

Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi - 148 runs in Leeds (1967)

Sourav Ganguly 
 - 128 runs in Leeds (2002)

Mohammad Azharuddin
 - 121 runs in Lords (1990)

Virat Kohli - 103 runs in Nottingham (2018)

From Mohammad Azharuddin to Shubman Gill, let's have a look at the list of Indian skippers with highest scores against England in England.  

From Mohammad Azharuddin to Shubman Gill, let's have a look at the list of Indian skippers with the highest scores against England in England.  

Sachin Tendulkar, famously known as the 'Master Blaster' holds the record for scoring the most centuries in Test cricket (51). He played 200 Test matches between 1989 and 2013 and scored 15921 runs at an average of 53.78. His highest score in Tests was 248 not out. His One Day International (ODI) career is just as great as his Test career. From 1989 to 2012, he played 463 ODI matches and scored 18426 runs at an average of 44.83, including 49 centuries and 96 half centuries. His record for the most runs in ODI cricket still stands strong today and is difficult to be broken.&nbsp;Tendulkar not only has the most Test centuries but he also holds the record for the highest number of runs in Test cricket history.&nbsp;However there were some years when Tendulkar wasn’t able to score a century in Test matches. Let’s look at those years:&nbsp;<ul><li>1989: In his debut year, he played only 4 Tests and scored 215 runs with a top score of 59. His average was 35.83 but he did not reach a century.</li><li>1991: He played only 2 Test matches during this year and scored 78 runs with a top score of 40. His average during that year was 19.50.</li><li>1995: In 1995, Tendulkar played 3 Tests and scored 58 runs with a top score of 52 not out. His average was just 29.00 and he could not play any big innings dueing this year.</li><li>2003: Tendulkar played 5 Tests during 2003 and scored 153 runs at a low average of 17.00. His highest score was only 55.</li><li>2006: In 8 Tests, he scored 267 runs with a highest score of 63. His average was 24.27 and he could not convert starts into centuries.</li><li>2012: In 2012, Tendulkar played 9 Tests and scored 357 runs at an average of 23.80. His top score was 80 and try to score a century but didn’t reach it.</li><li>2013: In his final year in Test cricket, he played only 6 Tests and scored 276 runs at an average of 34.50. Despite some good starts, he didn’t manage to score a century.</li></ul>

Tendulkar record for the most centuries and most runs in Test cricket still stands strong today and is difficult to be broken. However there were some years when Tendulkar wasn’t able to score a century in Test matches. Let’s have a look at those years:

Sachin Tendulkar, famously known as the 'Master Blaster' holds the record for scoring the most centuries in Test cricket (51). He played 200 Test matches between 1989 and 2013 and scored 15921 runs at an average of 53.78. His highest score in Tests was 248 not out. His One Day International (ODI) career is just as great as his Test career. From 1989 to 2012, he played 463 ODI matches and scored 18426 runs at an average of 44.83, including 49 centuries and 96 half centuries. His record for the most runs in ODI cricket still stands strong today and is difficult to be broken. Tendulkar not only has the most Test centuries but he also holds the record for the highest number of runs in Test cricket history. However there were some years when Tendulkar wasn’t able to score a century in Test matches. Let’s look at those years: 1989: In his debut year, he played only 4 Tests and scored 215 runs with a top score of 59. His average was 35.83 but he did not reach a century. 1991: He played only 2 Test matches during this year and scored 78 runs with a top score of 40. His average during that year was 19.50. 1995: In 1995, Tendulkar played 3 Tests and scored 58 runs with a top score of 52 not out. His average was just 29.00 and he could not play any big innings dueing this year. 2003: Tendulkar played 5 Tests during 2003 and scored 153 runs at a low average of 17.00. His highest score was only 55. 2006: In 8 Tests, he scored 267 runs with a highest score of 63. His average was 24.27 and he could not convert starts into centuries. 2012: In 2012, Tendulkar played 9 Tests and scored 357 runs at an average of 23.80. His top score was 80 and try to score a century but didn’t reach it. 2013: In his final year in Test cricket, he played only 6 Tests and scored 276 runs at an average of 34.50. Despite some good starts, he didn’t manage to score a century.

Tendulkar record for the most centuries and most runs in Test cricket still stands strong today and is difficult to be broken. However there were some years when Tendulkar wasn’t able to score a century in Test matches. Let’s have a look at those years:

Sachin has 51 Test tons but THESE seven years he didn't hit a single century - Check inside

In the long history of Test cricket, scoring a century is one of the biggest achievements for a batter. While many players have reached this mark but there are only few who have done it regularly over many years and across different formats. Here’s a look at the top seven players with the most Test centuries. Most of these legends come from cricketing powerhouses like India, Australia and South Africa.

Sachin Tendulkar (India)

Sachin Tendulkar (India) – 51 centuries Sachin Tendulkar, known as the ‘Master Blaster’ holds the record for the most Test centuries (51) in Test cricket history. He played 200 Test matches from 1989 to 2013 and scored 15921 runs with an average of 53.78. His highest score was 248 not out.

Jacques Kallis (South Africa)

Jacques Kallis (South Africa) – 45 centuries Jacques Kallis often called one of the best all-rounders in cricket has 45 Test hundreds under his belt. In 166 Test matches, he has scored 13,289 runs at an impressive average of 55.37. His top score was 224.

Ricky Ponting (Australia)

Ricky Ponting (Australia) – 41 centuries Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has scored 41 Test centuries in 168 matches between 1995 and 2012 and scored a total of 13378 runs with a highest score of 257. Ponting was a key player during Australia's most dominant years.

Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka)

Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka) – 38 centuries Kumar Sangakkara, the great left-hander from Sri Lanka has scored 38 centuries under his belt in just 134 Test matches. He scored 12400 runs with a top score of 319 and at an average of 57.40.&nbsp;

Joe Root (England)

Joe Root (England) – 36 centuries Joe Root, England’s leading run scorer in Tests in recent years has scored 36 Test hundreds. He has scored 13087 runs at an average of 50.92. Root is known for scoring high runs in all kinds of conditions and continues to be a key player for England batting lineup.

Steve Smith (Australia)

Steve Smith (Australia) – 36 centuries Steve Smith has also scored 36 Test centuries in 117 matches at an average of 56.55. He stands out for his unique batting style and amazing consistency. He is one of the best Test batters of modern times.

Rahul Dravid (India)

Rahul Dravid (India) – 36 centuries Rahul Dravid, often called ‘The Wall’ for his solid defense has scored 36 centuries in 164 Tests. He scored 13288 Test runs at an average of 52.31. Known for his patience and technique, Dravid has played many important innings in tough overseas conditions.

Here’s a look at the top seven players with the most Test centuries. Most of these legends come from cricketing powerhouses like India, Australia and South Africa.

In the long history of Test cricket, scoring a century is one of the biggest achievements for a batter. While many players have reached this mark but there are only few who have done it regularly over many years and across different formats. Here’s a look at the top seven players with the most Test centuries. Most of these legends come from cricketing powerhouses like India, Australia and South Africa.

Here’s a look at the top seven players with the most Test centuries. Most of these legends come from cricketing powerhouses like India, Australia and South Africa.

Joe Root to Sachin Tendulkar: 7 batters with most Test centuries

Team India will face England in the second of the five-match Test series at Edgbaston in Birmingham starting next Wednesday (Jul 2). After losing the series opener at Headingley in Leeds, despite having hit five centuries across both innings – most by an Indian Test team, the visiting team failed to stand tall, losing the match by five wickets. Trailing behind in their first series of the new WTC cycle, Team India has plenty to catch up with, including bettering their record at the venue of the second Test – Edgbaston. Has India ever won a Test here? Let’s look at it.&nbsp;Edgbaston hasn’t been the happy hunting ground for India, especially in Tests. Having played eight matches at this venue to date, India has lost seven and drew one. It, however, isn’t the only venue where they haven't won a Test, with the remaining ones being the Old Trafford in Manchester (four losses and five draws in nine Tests) and the Rose Bowl in Southampton (three losses in as many matches).&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/wi-vs-aus-2025-west-indies-head-coach-darren-sammy-penalised-for-criticising-tv-umpire-during-1st-test-vs-australia-1751192501983">West Indies coach Darren Sammy penalised for criticising TV umpire during 1st Test vs Australia</a> &nbsp;Meanwhile, the Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham first hosted an international game in 1902, with India playing its first match at this venue back in 1967. Off the 16 innings played here, India has crossed the 300-run-mark only twice, with their lowest score being 92. Although India lost all matches here, their only draw came during the 1986 Test series, a series Team India eventually won. &nbsp;Back in 2011, England opener Alastair Cook scored 294 runs in the first innings, powering his team to a massive 710 for seven – the highest Test innings total at the venue.&nbsp;&nbsp;However, when India last played here in 2022, they lost the match, with England completing their highest successful run chase, hunting 378 inside 76.4 overs with seven wickets remaining.

Edgbaston hasn’t been the happy hunting ground for India, especially in Tests.

Team India will face England in the second of the five-match Test series at Edgbaston in Birmingham starting next Wednesday (Jul 2). After losing the series opener at Headingley in Leeds, despite having hit five centuries across both innings – most by an Indian Test team, the visiting team failed to stand tall, losing the match by five wickets. Trailing behind in their first series of the new WTC cycle, Team India has plenty to catch up with, including bettering their record at the venue of the second Test – Edgbaston. Has India ever won a Test here? Let’s look at it. Edgbaston hasn’t been the happy hunting ground for India, especially in Tests. Having played eight matches at this venue to date, India has lost seven and drew one. It, however, isn’t the only venue where they haven't won a Test, with the remaining ones being the Old Trafford in Manchester (four losses and five draws in nine Tests) and the Rose Bowl in Southampton (three losses in as many matches). Also read | West Indies coach Darren Sammy penalised for criticising TV umpire during 1st Test vs Australia Meanwhile, the Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham first hosted an international game in 1902, with India playing its first match at this venue back in 1967. Off the 16 innings played here, India has crossed the 300-run-mark only twice, with their lowest score being 92. Although India lost all matches here, their only draw came during the 1986 Test series, a series Team India eventually won. Back in 2011, England opener Alastair Cook scored 294 runs in the first innings, powering his team to a massive 710 for seven – the highest Test innings total at the venue. However, when India last played here in 2022, they lost the match, with England completing their highest successful run chase, hunting 378 inside 76.4 overs with seven wickets remaining.

Edgbaston hasn’t been the happy hunting ground for India, especially in Tests.

IND vs ENG: What is India’s Test record at Edgbaston, venue for second Test

West Indies coach Darren Sammy is not happy with the TV umpiring decisions being given in the first Test against Australia in Barbados. Th comments come on the back of two controversial decision - LBW of WI skipper Roston Chase off Pat Cummins and Shai Hope's catch by Alex Carey - both given by TV umpire Adrian Holdstock. Sammy also held discussion with match referee Javagal Srinath regarding the matter.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/icc-test-rankings-rishabh-pant-bags-career-best-7th-spot-after-twin-tons-in-leeds-england-opener-ben-duckett-enters-top-10-1750997502731">Pant bags career-best 7th spot after twin tons in Leeds, Duckett enters top 10</a>"We are just trying to find some sort of understanding as to what the process is," Sammy said as reported by ESPNCricinfo. "We only hope for consistency. That's all we could ask for. When there is doubt in something, just be consistent across the board."I have noticed, especially with this particular umpire (Holdstock), it's something that for me started in England. It's frustrating. I just ask for consistency in the decision-making," he added."Yeah, look, you don't want to get yourself in a situation where you're wondering about certain umpires. Is there something against this team? But when you see decision after decision, then it raises the question. I know he's here for the series. You don't want to go in a Test match having that doubt," he said when asked if he's specifically talking about Holdstock."So I want to have that conversation as to the process… so we could be all clear. Because, at the end of the day, you don't want to be going into a Test match not trusting the umpires. And that's not what our team is about. So we're just looking for some clarity as to the decisions," he added.As for match, Australia were bowled out for 180 in the first innings and West Indies managed 192 in reply. Australia, however, wiped out the paltry lead quickly but were 92/4 in the second innings by the end of day 2.

Australia were bowled out for 180 in the first innings and West Indies managed 192 in reply. Australia, however, wiped out the paltry lead quickly but were 92/4 in the second innings by the end of day 2.

West Indies coach Darren Sammy is not happy with the TV umpiring decisions being given in the first Test against Australia in Barbados. Th comments come on the back of two controversial decision - LBW of WI skipper Roston Chase off Pat Cummins and Shai Hope's catch by Alex Carey - both given by TV umpire Adrian Holdstock. Sammy also held discussion with match referee Javagal Srinath regarding the matter. Also Read - Pant bags career-best 7th spot after twin tons in Leeds, Duckett enters top 10 "We are just trying to find some sort of understanding as to what the process is," Sammy said as reported by ESPNCricinfo. "We only hope for consistency. That's all we could ask for. When there is doubt in something, just be consistent across the board. "I have noticed, especially with this particular umpire (Holdstock), it's something that for me started in England. It's frustrating. I just ask for consistency in the decision-making," he added. "Yeah, look, you don't want to get yourself in a situation where you're wondering about certain umpires. Is there something against this team? But when you see decision after decision, then it raises the question. I know he's here for the series. You don't want to go in a Test match having that doubt," he said when asked if he's specifically talking about Holdstock. "So I want to have that conversation as to the process… so we could be all clear. Because, at the end of the day, you don't want to be going into a Test match not trusting the umpires. And that's not what our team is about. So we're just looking for some clarity as to the decisions," he added. As for match, Australia were bowled out for 180 in the first innings and West Indies managed 192 in reply. Australia, however, wiped out the paltry lead quickly but were 92/4 in the second innings by the end of day 2.

Australia were bowled out for 180 in the first innings and West Indies managed 192 in reply. Australia, however, wiped out the paltry lead quickly but were 92/4 in the second innings by the end of day 2.

WI vs AUS: West Indies coach Darren Sammy calls out 'this particular umpire' for controversial decisions in Barbados Test

Captains to take most wickets in Test cricket

Imran Khan (Pakistan) - 187 wickets in 48 matches

Pat Cummins (Australia) - 139 wickets in 35 matches

Richard Benaud (Australia) - 138 wickets in 28 matches

Garfield Sobers (West Indies) - 117 wickets in 39 matches

Daniel Vettori (New Zealand) - 116 wickets in 32 matches

Kapil Dev (India) - 111 wickets in 34 matches

Wasim Akram (Pakistan) - 107 wickets in 25 matches

Pat Cummins recently becomes the most successful bowling captain in terms of wickets in Australian history. He is now the captain with the second most number of wickets in the longest format.

Indian Batters With Centuries In Each Innings Of A Test

Rishabh Pant - 134 and 118 against England in Leeds, 2025

Rohit Sharma - 176 and 127 against South Africa in 
Visakhapatnam, 2019

Ajinkya Rahane - 127 and 100* against South Africa in 
Delhi, 2015

Virat Kohli - 115 and 141
against Australia
in Adelaide, 2014

Rahul Dravid - 110 and 135 against Pakistan
in Eden Gardens, 2005

Rahul Dravid - 190 and 103* against New Zealand in Hamilton, 1999

Sunil Gavaskar - 107 and 182* against West Indies in Eden Gardens, 1978

Pant recently became the seventh Indian to score centuries in both innings of a Test match. The 27-year-old joined an elite list of players featuring Sunil Gavaskar (three times), Rahul Dravid (twice), Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane and Rohit Sharma.

Rishabh Pant recently became the seventh Indian to score centuries in both innings of a Test match. The 27-year-old joined an elite list of players featuring Sunil Gavaskar (three times), Rahul Dravid (twice), Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane and Rohit Sharma.

Rishabh Pant etched his name in history books on June 23 by becoming the first Indian wicketkeeper to smash twin centuries in a Test match. He scored a fiery 146 in the first innings and followed it up with 114 in the second innings during first Test against England. Despite his heroics, India couldn't defend 371 on the final day as England chased it down with five wickets in hand. While Pant made the most of his chances on that tour, there are many who have fallen just short in the nervous '90s.<h2>Here’s a look at five active cricketers who’ve been dismissed in nervous 90s most times</h2>&nbsp;Rishabh Pant (India) – 7 timesRishabh Pant is known for his fearless batting and unorthodox strokeplay in Test cricket. The left-handed batter has scored eight Test hundreds but has been out in the 90s seven times. If not for those unlucky dismissals, his century count could have been 15.&nbsp;Kane Williamson (New Zealand) – 5 timesKane Williamson is calm, classy and a reliable batter for New Zealand. He has 17 Test centuries under his belt, but has also missed out on the century mark five times by getting out in the 90s.&nbsp;Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-ing-vs-eng-ashwin-wants-india-to-extend-batting-but-not-by-runs-after-headingley-defeat-1750946924999">ING vs ENG: Ashwin wants India to extend batting but 'not by runs' after Headingley defeat</a>&nbsp;Usman Khawaja (Australia) – 5 timesOpening batter Usman Khawaja has amassed 14 Test centuries for Australia. However, he also had five innings where he got out in the 90s.&nbsp;Kraigg Brathwaite (West Indies) – 5 timesKraigg Brathwaite Brathwaite is a solid opener for the West Indies. He has scored 10 Test centuries but has also fallen in the 90s five times.&nbsp;Steve Smith (Australia) – 5 timesSteve Smith is one of the best batters in modern Test cricket. He has 32 centuries, but even he has been out five times in the 90s.&nbsp;To add to it, legends like Steve Waugh, Rahul Dravid, and Sachin Tendulkar were each dismissed in the 90s ten times in their Test careers – the most by any batter. The cricketing world missed out on 30 potential centuries from these icons.&nbsp;

Steve Waugh, Rahul Dravid, and Sachin Tendulkar were each dismissed in the 90s ten times in their Test careers – the most by any batter.

Rishabh Pant etched his name in history books on June 23 by becoming the first Indian wicketkeeper to smash twin centuries in a Test match. He scored a fiery 146 in the first innings and followed it up with 114 in the second innings during first Test against England. Despite his heroics, India couldn't defend 371 on the final day as England chased it down with five wickets in hand. While Pant made the most of his chances on that tour, there are many who have fallen just short in the nervous '90s. Here’s a look at five active cricketers who’ve been dismissed in nervous 90s most times Rishabh Pant (India) – 7 times Rishabh Pant is known for his fearless batting and unorthodox strokeplay in Test cricket. The left-handed batter has scored eight Test hundreds but has been out in the 90s seven times. If not for those unlucky dismissals, his century count could have been 15. Kane Williamson (New Zealand) – 5 times Kane Williamson is calm, classy and a reliable batter for New Zealand. He has 17 Test centuries under his belt, but has also missed out on the century mark five times by getting out in the 90s. Also Read | ING vs ENG: Ashwin wants India to extend batting but 'not by runs' after Headingley defeat Usman Khawaja (Australia) – 5 times Opening batter Usman Khawaja has amassed 14 Test centuries for Australia. However, he also had five innings where he got out in the 90s. Kraigg Brathwaite (West Indies) – 5 times Kraigg Brathwaite Brathwaite is a solid opener for the West Indies. He has scored 10 Test centuries but has also fallen in the 90s five times. Steve Smith (Australia) – 5 times Steve Smith is one of the best batters in modern Test cricket. He has 32 centuries, but even he has been out five times in the 90s. To add to it, legends like Steve Waugh, Rahul Dravid, and Sachin Tendulkar were each dismissed in the 90s ten times in their Test careers – the most by any batter. The cricketing world missed out on 30 potential centuries from these icons.

Steve Waugh, Rahul Dravid, and Sachin Tendulkar were each dismissed in the 90s ten times in their Test careers – the most by any batter. Among the active cricketers, India wicketkeeper-batter Rishbah Pant tops the list with seven outs in nervous 90s.

From Rishabh Pant to Steve Smith: 5 active Test players with most nervous 90s

Lowest match totals in a winning Test (since 2000)

India - 194 runs vs England, Ahmedabad 2021

India - 233 runs vs South Africa, Cape Town 2024

England - 251 runs vs South Africa, Centurion 2000

Australia - 253 runs vs
South Africa, Brisbane 2022

New Zealand - 254 runs vs
India, Hamilton 2002

Zimbabwe - 267 runs vs
Afghanistan, Abu Dhabi 2021

Australia - 267 runs vs
England, Melbourne 2021

Top 7 lowest match totals in a winning Test: 194 by India, 251 by England, 253 by Australia, 254 by New Zealand,  267 by Zimbabwe and 267 by Australia.

Days after the International Cricket Council (ICC) revised several playing conditions for men’s cricket worldwide, including updating the Boundary Law and introducing the one-ball rule in ODIs from the 35th over onwards, they have made wholesome changes to some of the playing conditions in Tests as well. While many of the rule changes related to Test cricket have already come into play in the new World Test Championship (WTC) cycle, those affecting the One-Dayers will be effective from July 2. Of the latest ones, the introduction of a stop-clock in Test cricket hogged most limelight.&nbsp;So, what is a stop-clock in Test cricket? And will it make the format interesting or fast-paced in any way?<h2>What is stop-clock cricket? &nbsp;</h2>Like how it reduces slow-over rates in ODIs, its introduction in Tests is for the same purpose.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/made-wrong-friends-devoted-less-time-to-practice-prithvi-shaw-on-his-career-downfall-indian-team-friendship-practice-1750921223387">'Made wrong friends, devoted less time to practice': Prithvi Shaw reflects on his downfall</a> &nbsp;A year after the ICC introduced the stop-clock rule in white-ball cricket, it decided to expand its use across the red-ball game too. Considering that the slow over rates have been a long-standing issue in the Test format, their introduction will force the fielding teams and their captains to act quickly between overs. &nbsp;According to the revised rule, the fielding team must be ready to start an over within one minute of the previous one ending. While the on-field umpires are bound to warn the fielding team twice for their failure to do so, the officials will then impose a five-run penalty on the bowling team should they miss it the third time. &nbsp;While the two warnings will be reset to zero after the completion of 80 overs each time, the clock will be counted upwards from 0 to 60; moreover, this rule has already been in action since the start of the latest 2025-27 WTC cycle. &nbsp;<h3>No mandatory ball change over deliberate saliva usage &nbsp;</h3>Although the ICC continues to ban the usage of saliva on the ball, it is no longer mandatory for the on-field umpires to change it should saliva be found on it. This change, however, has come on the back of teams trying to change the ball by deliberately applying saliva to it.&nbsp; So, unlike the previous times, it’s up to the umpires to change the ball if its condition is drastically changed, like it appears too shiny or is wet from either or both sides. &nbsp;However, in a case where the ball begins to act up a bit after the umpires acknowledge that, despite saliva’s application to it, it hasn’t changed, the batting team will be awarded five runs. All of this has been left entirely to the umpires and their decisions on the field.&nbsp;

What is stop clock rule in Test Cricket? Will it make the format interesting?

Days after the International Cricket Council (ICC) revised several playing conditions for men’s cricket worldwide, including updating the Boundary Law and introducing the one-ball rule in ODIs from the 35th over onwards, they have made wholesome changes to some of the playing conditions in Tests as well. While many of the rule changes related to Test cricket have already come into play in the new World Test Championship (WTC) cycle, those affecting the One-Dayers will be effective from July 2. Of the latest ones, the introduction of a stop-clock in Test cricket hogged most limelight. So, what is a stop-clock in Test cricket? And will it make the format interesting or fast-paced in any way? What is stop-clock cricket? Like how it reduces slow-over rates in ODIs, its introduction in Tests is for the same purpose. Also read | 'Made wrong friends, devoted less time to practice': Prithvi Shaw reflects on his downfall A year after the ICC introduced the stop-clock rule in white-ball cricket, it decided to expand its use across the red-ball game too. Considering that the slow over rates have been a long-standing issue in the Test format, their introduction will force the fielding teams and their captains to act quickly between overs. According to the revised rule, the fielding team must be ready to start an over within one minute of the previous one ending. While the on-field umpires are bound to warn the fielding team twice for their failure to do so, the officials will then impose a five-run penalty on the bowling team should they miss it the third time. While the two warnings will be reset to zero after the completion of 80 overs each time, the clock will be counted upwards from 0 to 60; moreover, this rule has already been in action since the start of the latest 2025-27 WTC cycle. No mandatory ball change over deliberate saliva usage Although the ICC continues to ban the usage of saliva on the ball, it is no longer mandatory for the on-field umpires to change it should saliva be found on it. This change, however, has come on the back of teams trying to change the ball by deliberately applying saliva to it. So, unlike the previous times, it’s up to the umpires to change the ball if its condition is drastically changed, like it appears too shiny or is wet from either or both sides. However, in a case where the ball begins to act up a bit after the umpires acknowledge that, despite saliva’s application to it, it hasn’t changed, the batting team will be awarded five runs. All of this has been left entirely to the umpires and their decisions on the field.

A year after the ICC introduced the stop-clock rule in white-ball cricket, it decided to expand its use across the red-ball game too.

What is stop-clock rule in Test Cricket? Will it make the red-ball cricket interesting?

India came into the Headingley Test against England as an underdog without Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Cheteshwar Pujara and Ravi Ashwin - all retired - but delivered with the bat. The batting line-up, led by young Shubman Gill, were asked to bat first after losing the toss and put up a handsome 471-run total in the first innings. In the second innings, India scored another 364 runs to take the total runs scored in match to 835, including five centuries, but still lost the match. Are India's 835 runs the most in a losing Test? The answer is no - three more teams have done worse than India including England itself.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-will-bumrah-not-play-in-second-test-against-england-india-coach-gambhir-shares-update-1750869853397">Bumrah to not play in second Test against England? India coach Gambhir shares update</a>India's 835 runs are the fourth most runs in Test lost by a team. Ahead of India are New Zealand, Pakistan and England itself. The Kiwis and Pakistan also lost their matches against England after scoring 837 and 847 runs, respectively in 2022. England, meanwhile, lost to Australia despite scoring 861 runs in a Test back in 1948.New Zealand lost to England in Nottingham Test in 2022 - The Kiwis scored 553 runs in the 1st innings to which England replied with 539. In the 2nd innings, New Zealand scored 284 runs and took their total match runs to 837 runs. England, however, chased down 299-run target with five wickets to spare.Pakistan's loss came on a flat track of Rawalpindi in 2022 where England batted first and scored a mammoth 659 runs in the first innings. Pakistan then replied with 579 runs in the first innings and England then scored another 264/7 before declaring to leave themselves 342 runs to defend. Pakistan tried for a bit but then were bowled out for 268 - taking their total match runs to 847 - yet losing by 74 runs.As for England, they lost at Headingley against Australia in 1948. Batting first, the hosts scored 496 runs and Australia replied with 458. England then belligerently declared their second innings at 365/8 - taking their total match runs to 861 and giving Australia a stiff 404-run target. Australia, much to a shock to everyone, chased it down with seven wickets in hand.

India's 835 runs are the fourth most runs in Test lost by a team. Ahead of India are New Zealand, Pakistan and England itself. The Kiwis and Pakistan also lost their matches vs England after scoring 837 and 847 runs. England, meanwhile, lost to Australia despite scoring 861 runs in 1948.

India came into the Headingley Test against England as an underdog without Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Cheteshwar Pujara and Ravi Ashwin - all retired - but delivered with the bat. The batting line-up, led by young Shubman Gill, were asked to bat first after losing the toss and put up a handsome 471-run total in the first innings. In the second innings, India scored another 364 runs to take the total runs scored in match to 835, including five centuries, but still lost the match. Are India's 835 runs the most in a losing Test? The answer is no - three more teams have done worse than India including England itself. Also Read - Bumrah to not play in second Test against England? India coach Gambhir shares update India's 835 runs are the fourth most runs in Test lost by a team. Ahead of India are New Zealand, Pakistan and England itself. The Kiwis and Pakistan also lost their matches against England after scoring 837 and 847 runs, respectively in 2022. England, meanwhile, lost to Australia despite scoring 861 runs in a Test back in 1948. New Zealand lost to England in Nottingham Test in 2022 - The Kiwis scored 553 runs in the 1st innings to which England replied with 539. In the 2nd innings, New Zealand scored 284 runs and took their total match runs to 837 runs. England, however, chased down 299-run target with five wickets to spare. Pakistan's loss came on a flat track of Rawalpindi in 2022 where England batted first and scored a mammoth 659 runs in the first innings. Pakistan then replied with 579 runs in the first innings and England then scored another 264/7 before declaring to leave themselves 342 runs to defend. Pakistan tried for a bit but then were bowled out for 268 - taking their total match runs to 847 - yet losing by 74 runs. As for England, they lost at Headingley against Australia in 1948. Batting first, the hosts scored 496 runs and Australia replied with 458. England then belligerently declared their second innings at 365/8 - taking their total match runs to 861 and giving Australia a stiff 404-run target. Australia, much to a shock to everyone, chased it down with seven wickets in hand.

India's 835 runs are the fourth most runs in Test lost by a team. Ahead of India are New Zealand, Pakistan and England itself. The Kiwis and Pakistan also lost their matches vs England after scoring 837 and 847 runs. England, meanwhile, lost to Australia despite scoring 861 runs in 1948.

Are India's 835 runs the most in a Test loss? No - these three more teams have done worse

Exocet is most commonly referred to as a French anti-ship missile which blows the target out of water. England's Bazball does the same, except on a cricket field where their batting, regardless of situation, pitch, conditions, innings and pressure, go about business at one pace to blow the opposition bowling into pieces of irrelevance. The latest example is England's win in first Test against India at Headingley where they chased down 350 runs on the final day and 371 in total to record their second highest chase in Test history at home. The highest one, 378 runs in 2022, also came against India and in initial days of Bazball - showing what a destructive methodology it is.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-prasidh-krishna-and-shardul-thakur-repeat-kapil-and-binny-s-test-winning-feat-from-1986-england-tour-1750776936323">Prasidh Krishna, Shardul join Binny and Kapil in UNIQUE list with two wickets at Headingley</a>Such was the impact of Bazball on the final day at Headingley that India, despite having cheat-code Bumrah, could not take a single wicket till 188 runs were on board - and this is the fourth innings of a Test where batting is supposed to be tough. England finished the match one hour before the stumps.About the sessions, England scored 96 in the first session till lunch on day 5 in 24 overs at 4 runs per over without losing a wicket. In the next session, they lost four wickets but they scored 152 runs at 5.3 runs per over. In the last session, they needed only 23.3 over to chase down remaining 102 runs at 4.3 runs per over for loss of only one wicket.England chased down 350 runs in 76 overs at a run-rate of 4.60 on the fifth day pitch - the second most in a successful chase. The last time any team chased more that them was Australia - 404 against England only that too at Headingley.The 188-run opening partnership is also the highest against India in fourth innings of a Test - and it clearly shows that the England openers were severe on the Indian bowlers.The numbers clearly show that Bazball is something that can't be taken lightly, especially when chasing and India would have to wary of that fact in the remining four matches of the series.

England's Bazball, like an Exocet, except on a cricket field where their batting, regardless of situation, pitch, conditions, innings and pressure, go about business at one pace to blow the opposition bowling into pieces of irrelevance. 

Exocet is most commonly referred to as a French anti-ship missile which blows the target out of water. England's Bazball does the same, except on a cricket field where their batting, regardless of situation, pitch, conditions, innings and pressure, go about business at one pace to blow the opposition bowling into pieces of irrelevance. The latest example is England's win in first Test against India at Headingley where they chased down 350 runs on the final day and 371 in total to record their second highest chase in Test history at home. The highest one, 378 runs in 2022, also came against India and in initial days of Bazball - showing what a destructive methodology it is. Also Read - Prasidh Krishna, Shardul join Binny and Kapil in UNIQUE list with two wickets at Headingley Such was the impact of Bazball on the final day at Headingley that India, despite having cheat-code Bumrah, could not take a single wicket till 188 runs were on board - and this is the fourth innings of a Test where batting is supposed to be tough. England finished the match one hour before the stumps. About the sessions, England scored 96 in the first session till lunch on day 5 in 24 overs at 4 runs per over without losing a wicket. In the next session, they lost four wickets but they scored 152 runs at 5.3 runs per over. In the last session, they needed only 23.3 over to chase down remaining 102 runs at 4.3 runs per over for loss of only one wicket. England chased down 350 runs in 76 overs at a run-rate of 4.60 on the fifth day pitch - the second most in a successful chase. The last time any team chased more that them was Australia - 404 against England only that too at Headingley. The 188-run opening partnership is also the highest against India in fourth innings of a Test - and it clearly shows that the England openers were severe on the Indian bowlers. The numbers clearly show that Bazball is something that can't be taken lightly, especially when chasing and India would have to wary of that fact in the remining four matches of the series.

England's Bazball, like an Exocet, except on a cricket field where their batting, regardless of situation, pitch, conditions, innings and pressure, go about business at one pace to blow the opposition bowling into pieces of irrelevance.&nbsp;

England prove Bazball is Test cricket's Exocet with yet another Headingley win

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