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Mukesh Kumar makes cryptic 'karma' post days before 1st Test

Mukesh Kumar has posted a cryptic story on his official Instagram profile days before India's first Test against England.

India's Mukesh Kumar during a practice session in 2024(PTI)
Published on Jun 18, 2025 10:34 PM IST

Pant's response to Ahmedabad plane crash question will leave you teary-eyed

India's new Test vice-captain Rishabh Pant revealed that the entire country was ‘saddened’ by the Air India tragedy.

India's Rishabh Pant was asked about the recent Ahmedabad plane crash.(AFP)
Published on Jun 18, 2025 09:20 PM IST

‘Rohit knows England is tough’: Boycott's cold shot at ex-India captain

Geoffrey Boycott believes India won't miss Rohit Sharma as much as they will Virat Kohli in the upcoming five-Test series against England.

India's Virat Kohli talks with his captain Rohit Sharma (R) during the second day of the second Test cricket match between India and New Zealand last year(AFP)
Published on Jun 18, 2025 09:02 PM IST

No Bethell, Woakes returns from injury as England name XI for 1st Test vs India

England have announced their playing XI for the first Test against India, which begins June 20 at Headingley.

England's Ben Stokes with Joe Root during a Test against West Indies last year(Action Images via Reuters)
Published on Jun 18, 2025 07:43 PM IST

‘I don’t find D Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi scary yet': Caruana backs Carlsen claim

American GM Fabiano Caruana supported Magnus Carlsen's claim in his analysis of the likes of D Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi.

Fabiano Caruana passed his verdict on Indian GMs like D Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi.
Published on Jun 18, 2025 07:40 PM IST

Pant accuses T Dilip of favouritism; lots of sledging in India practice session

The Indian team at first resembled a bunch of cricketers playing gully cricket, before seriousness kicked in.

Rishabh Pant winks(BCCI)
Updated on Jun 18, 2025 09:23 PM IST

Gill to bat at no.4 in Headingley, Pant at 5; but where does that leave Nair?

Shubman Gill has been confirmed to succeed Virat Kohli at no.4 in India's Test XI, with vice-captain Rishabh Pant retaining his no.5 spot.

Shubman Gill (L) will bat at no.4 for India with Rishabh Pant occupying the no.5 spot. But where will Karun Nair (R) bat?(PTI/Files)
Published on Jun 18, 2025 06:54 PM IST

Suryakumar Yadav flies to England: ‘With no T20 cricket before Aug-Sept, he…’

India's T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav has flown to England, but its not for the upcoming Test series.

India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav plays a shot.(AP)
Updated on Jun 18, 2025 10:38 PM IST

'Every dog has its day': Jaiswal dragged into humbling jab by Australia great

Yashasvi Jaiswal's verbal exchange with Starc went viral during the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, and months later, Gilchrist has reacted to it.

India's Yashasvi Jaiswal looks at Australia's Mitchell Starc during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy(AP)
Published on Jun 18, 2025 06:12 PM IST

Sachin Tendulkar announces new 'partnership'; Master Blaster ‘looking forward…’

In a massive move, Sachin Tendulkar has agreed to a new partnership with a world-famous social media platform.

Sachin Tendulkar has been appointed as Reddit brand ambassador.(PTI)
Updated on Jun 18, 2025 05:40 PM IST

Shastri met India player he once axed from team, told him 'make your way in'

Former India coach Ravi Shastri met one of his ex-players during the IPL, urging him to 'break the door down' 

Ravi Shastri expects resurgence from the India batter in England(AFP)
Updated on Jun 18, 2025 05:27 PM IST

‘Burnt house by standing for one person’: Yograj's fury over Dhoni-era decisions

Yograj Singh has launched a scathing attack on the unceremonious exits of some of India's star cricketers in the past.

Yograj Singh spoke about the difference in players during the Ganguly era(X/Getty Images)
Updated on Jun 18, 2025 06:19 PM IST

‘I think what India will miss about Virat Kohli will be…’: Ben Stokes

Virat Kohli announced his Test retirement during the IPL 2025 season, ruling himself out of the India vs England series.

Ben Stokes spoke about Virat Kohli's Test retirement.(AP)
Published on Jun 18, 2025 04:42 PM IST

'Virat Kohli would've scored another century, but not with same lofty standards'

Team India’s upcoming series against England will be their first outing in Tests since Virat Kohli announced his retirement from the format.

Virat Kohli announced his Test retirement in May, roughly over a month before the series against England(AP)
Published on Jun 18, 2025 04:06 PM IST

BCCI suffer massive setback as court dismisses petition against Kochi Tuskers

A single judge (Justice R.I. Chagla) presided on the BCCI vs Kochi Cricket Private Limited and others case, and dismissed the Indian cricket body’s challenge.

A logo of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) during a Council meeting of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at BCCI headquarters.(HT_PRINT)
Published on Jun 18, 2025 03:48 PM IST

Yashasvi Jaiswal summoned Shami, Siraj; forced Rahul Dravid to say 'WOW'

The former India coach Rahul Dravid narrated a fascinating tale about Yashasvi Jaiswal that left a lasting impression.

England is Yashasvi Jaiswal's second big test(AFP)
Updated on Jun 18, 2025 04:13 PM IST

She'll be the boss: Alcaraz reveals special US Open request to Emma Raducanu

The star-studded US Open mixed doubles line-up also includes the world No. 1s Jannik Sinner, Aryna Sabalenka, and former champions Djokovic and Iga Swiatek.

Carlos Alcaraz will pair up with Emma Raducanu for US Open mixed doubles
Updated on Jun 18, 2025 03:00 PM IST

Rahul told to grab the opportunity to emerge from Kohli and Rohit's shadows

KL Rahul has a decent Test record in English conditions, having scored 614 runs in 9 matches at an average of 34.11.

KL Rahul will open the innings for India in England Tests.(PTI)
Published on Jun 18, 2025 01:59 PM IST

McCullum's Leeds ploy revealed; ENG 'just want to hit through the line' vs India

The last time India played at the venue was in 2021, when they suffered an innings defeat

England will take on India in the 1st Test in Leeds(Action Images via Reuters)
Updated on Jun 18, 2025 02:03 PM IST

Out-of-favour India pacer eyes comeback after 2 years into Gill-Gambhir's set-up

The right-arm pacer is still hopeful of making a comeback into the Indian team and ready to play competitive cricket to stake a claim for his place.

The Shubman Gill-Gautam Gambhir era will begin with the Test series against England.(Hindustan Times)
Published on Jun 18, 2025 12:15 PM IST

Mathews spoils Shanto-Rahim record bid by 3 runs in Galle thriller

Najmul Shanto and Mushfiqur Rahim's fourth-wicket stand saw Bangladesh revive from 45 for three to 309 for three against Sri Lanka in Galle

Mushfiqur Rahim (R) celebrates after scoring a century (100 runs) with captain Najmul Hossain Shanto during the first day of the first Test cricket match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh(AFP)
Updated on Jun 18, 2025 02:08 PM IST

ABD unmasks flaws in WTC format days after South Africa's historic triumph

AB de Villiers admitted that the WTC format needs to be tweaked, suggesting that some improvements have already been made in the next cycle.

Former South African cricketer AB de Villiers shared his take on the WTC format.(PTI)
Updated on Jun 18, 2025 10:31 AM IST

Gill told to unleash Bumrah on Joe Root, but that won't be ‘defining moment’

Jasprit Bumrah vs Joe Root will be the key battle, but won't be the 'defining moment' in the series 

Jasprit Bumrah has played nine Tests in England, where he picked 37 wickets at 26.27, with two five-wicket hauls.
Updated on Jun 18, 2025 10:05 AM IST

Maxwell's mayhem in US, starts off 11 in 15 finishes 106 off 49 with 13 sixes

Glenn Maxwell shifted into top gear after starting off with 11 in 15 balls and then blasting 89 runs off just 37 balls to reach his century.

Glenn Maxwell smashed his maiden MLC century.(X Images)
Updated on Jun 18, 2025 09:05 AM IST

'Le le plate. Nahi chahiye biryani': Shastri, Arun 'drop a gem' on Shami

Mohammed Shami picked up a five-wicket haul as India had secured their second win in history at the Wanderers Stadium

Ravi Shastri, Bharat Arun recalled Mohammed Shami's Johannesburg heroics
Updated on Jun 18, 2025 11:56 AM IST

Ex-BCCI chief selector throws new name to fill in big shoes of Kohli at no. 4

Karim suggested that the right-handed batter has the right technique to fill Kohli's big shoes, and he has proven his batting credentials in English conditions.

Virat Kohli has announced his retirement from Test cricket last month.(AFP)
Updated on Jun 18, 2025 08:02 AM IST

Shubman Gill's chink in armour 'brutally' exposed ahead of 1st Test vs England

Shubman Gill's record in England is particularly concerning—having played three Tests, he has managed only 88 runs at a disappointing average of 14.66.

Shubman Gill's overseas Test record as a batter has not been up to the mark yet.(AP)
Updated on Jun 18, 2025 07:42 AM IST

Shastri settles 'tough' Shardul Thakur vs Nitish Reddy debate for 1st ENG Test

For the bowling combination in the Leeds opener against England, Ravi Shastri said he would go with three pacers considering the conditions.

Ravi Shastri picked his India XI for the 1st England Test(PTI)
Updated on Jun 18, 2025 08:28 AM IST

Swann labelled 'arrogant' by fans for calling IND vs ENG ‘warm-up for Ashes’

Graeme Swann faced flak from both, Indian and English fans after labelling the upcoming India-England Test series as a “warm-up” for the Ashes.

Graeme Swann expectes a 'convincing win' for England against India, predicting a scoreline of 4-1 in favour of the hosts(Getty Images)
Published on Jun 18, 2025 06:03 AM IST

Harshit Rana pips Anshul Kamboj to earn last-minute India squad selection

Harshit Rana has been officially added to the squad and has travelled to Leeds with the Indian team.

India's Harshit Rana during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy(AP)
Updated on Jun 18, 2025 09:07 AM IST
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