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Straits Times
8 hours ago
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Jaiswal century puts India back in command of opening test
Cricket - International Test Match Series - First Test - England v India - Headingley Cricket Ground, Leeds, Britain - June 20, 2025 England's Joe Root celebrates with teammates after taking the catch to dismiss India's KL Rahul, off the bowling of Brydon Carse Action Images via Reuters/Craig Brough REUTERS Cricket - International Test Match Series - First Test - England v India - Headingley Cricket Ground, Leeds, Britain - June 20, 2025 England's Zak Crawley appeals unsuccessfully for the wicket of India's Sai Sudharsan Action Images via Reuters/Craig Brough REUTERS Cricket - International Test Match Series - First Test - England v India - Headingley Cricket Ground, Leeds, Britain - June 20, 2025 England's Ben Stokes celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of India's Sai Sudharsan, catch taken by Jamie Smith Action Images via Reuters/Craig Brough REUTERS LEEDS, England - A superb century from India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal helped put India back in command of the opening test of their five-match series against England on Friday, with the tourists on 215-2 at tea having previously cruised into a strong position. Despite the clear, humid Headingley conditions seemingly favouring the batting side, England chose to bowl first, knowing each of the previous six Leeds tests had been won by the side bowling first. Skipper Ben Stokes' decision initially seems ill-advised, with India openers KL Rahul and Jaiswal looking in fine form, taking India into the nineties unbeaten as lunch approached. Missing numerous frontline pace bowlers through injury, it was left to Brydon Carse, making his first test start on home soil, to make the crucial breakthrough just as Rahul was settling in on 42, before debutant Sai Sudharsan fell last ball before lunch for a disappointing duck. Returning from the break on 92-2, the pressure was on new India skipper Gill to shift the momentum back in India's favour, with their fans expecting a smooth transition following the retirements of stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Supported manfully by Jaiswal, who sailed to his sixth half century in 10 innings against England, Gill showed his class with his fastest-ever test 50, and, most crucially, first as captain. Jaiswal, despite receiving treatment for an injury to his hand throughout the session, took the limelight from the skipper, however, storming to his fifth century from just 20 matches, his third against England, to put India in control at tea. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Straits Times
10 hours ago
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Two quick-fire wickets drag England back into opening test just before lunch
Cricket - International Test Match Series - First Test - England v India - Headingley Cricket Ground, Leeds, Britain - June 20, 2025 England's Joe Root celebrates with teammates after taking the catch to dismiss India's KL Rahul, off the bowling of Brydon Carse Action Images via Reuters/Craig Brough REUTERS Cricket - International Test Match Series - First Test - England v India - Headingley Cricket Ground, Leeds, Britain - June 20, 2025 England's Zak Crawley appeals unsuccessfully for the wicket of India's Sai Sudharsan Action Images via Reuters/Craig Brough REUTERS Cricket - International Test Match Series - First Test - England v India - Headingley Cricket Ground, Leeds, Britain - June 20, 2025 England's Ben Stokes celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of India's Sai Sudharsan, catch taken by Jamie Smith Action Images via Reuters/Craig Brough REUTERS Two quick-fire wickets drag England back into opening test just before lunch LEEDS, England - Two wickets late in the session dragged England back into their opening test of the five-match series against India on Friday, with the tourists 92-2 at lunch having previously cruised into a strong position. Despite the clear, humid Headingley conditions seemingly favouring the batting side, England chose to bowl first, safe in the knowledge each of the previous six Leeds tests had been won by the side bowling first. Skipper Ben Stokes' decision initially seems ill-advised, with India openers KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal both looking in fine form, taking India into the nineties unbeaten as lunch approached. Without numerous frontline pace bowlers through injury - the lightning Jofra Archer and Mark Wood in particular - England's new-look attack grew more erratic as the opening session wore on. It was left to Brydon Carse, making his first test start on home soil, to make the crucial breakthrough just as Rahul was really settling in on 42, Yorkshireman Joe Root taking the catch on his home ground in the slips. The pressure then got to 23-year-old Sai Sudharsan on debut, as from the last ball before lunch, Stokes found a leading edge, with Jamie Smith taking the catch behind the stumps to send the rookie back to the pavilion without having scored a single run. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
The Star
12 hours ago
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Cricket-Sun is out as England and India get highly-anticipated test series under way
Cricket - International Test Match Series - First Test - England v India - Headingley Cricket Ground, Leeds, Britain - June 20, 2025 England's Chris Woakes reacts Action Images via Reuters/Craig Brough LEEDS, England (Reuters) -England won the toss and put India in to bat as the titans of test cricket get their five-match series under way at Headingley on Thursday, with both teams at very different stages of their journey. Leeds was a vibrant scene ahead of the start of the series opener, with colourful India supporters especially keen to see how their team do without three recently-retired stalwarts of the game: Ravichandran Ashwin, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. India have not played a test on English soil without former skipper Kohli at the helm since 2011, with Shubman Gill, at 25, becoming his country's fifth-youngest captain. Gill's counterpart, Ben Stokes, got the upper hand early on, winning the toss and putting the tourists in to bat first. History played its part in Stokes' thinking - teams bowling first have won each of the previous six tests at Headingley. This series begins a potentially era-defining period for Stokes and England coach Brendon McCullum, having enjoyed plenty of highs and lows over the past few years, with the Ashes series in Australia next up in the test format, starting in November. While England's batting lineup for the India opener has plenty of experience in it, their bowling attack is missing some big-hitters through injury. Seamers Josh Tongue and Brydon Carse amassing eight test appearances between them so far. The Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy will be awarded in all future test series between the two sides, replacing the Pataudi Trophy in England and the Anthony De Mello Trophy in India. (Reporting by Peter Hall)
Straits Times
29-05-2025
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- Straits Times
Inter Miami sign GK Oscar Ustari to extension
FILE PHOTO: Football - Sunderland v Crystal Palace - Barclays Premier League - Stadium of Light - 13/14 - 15/3/14 Sunderland's Oscar Ustari during the warm up. Action Images / Craig Brough/ File Photo REUTERS Inter Miami signed goalkeeper Oscar Ustari to a contract extension through the 2026 season on Thursday. The 38-year-old Argentina native has recorded three clean sheets through 12 starts this season. He joined the Herons late in 2024 and tallied six saves in a 1-0 shutout at Toronto FC in his MLS debut on Oct. 5. Ustari previously played for Liga MX sides Pachuca (2020-23) and Atlas (2016-18) and La Liga's Getafe (2007-12) in addition to clubs in Argentina, Uruguay and Chile. --Field Level Media REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Straits Times
18-05-2025
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Vardy scores on farewell as Leicester beat Ipswich 2-0
Soccer Football - Premier League - Leicester City v Ipswich Town - King Power Stadium, Leicester, Britain - May 18, 2025 Leicester City's Jamie Vardy scores their first goal Action Images via Reuters/Craig Brough REUTERS Soccer Football - Premier League - Leicester City v Ipswich Town - King Power Stadium, Leicester, Britain - May 18, 2025 Leicester City's Jamie Vardy celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates Action Images via Reuters/Craig Brough REUTERS Soccer Football - Premier League - Leicester City v Ipswich Town - King Power Stadium, Leicester, Britain - May 18, 2025 Leicester City's Jamie Vardy celebrates scoring their first goal and his 200th for Leicester City Action Images via Reuters/Craig Brough REUTERS Soccer Football - Premier League - Leicester City v Ipswich Town - King Power Stadium, Leicester, Britain - May 18, 2025 Leicester City's Jamie Vardy celebrates scoring their first goal Action Images via Reuters/Craig Brough REUTERS LEICESTER, England - Leicester City great Jamie Vardy marked his final game for the club with his 200th goal in their colours as they beat fellow relegated side Ipswich Town 2-0 at the King Power Stadium in the Premier League on Sunday. Playing his 500th game for Leicester exactly 13 years to the day since he signed from Fleetwood Town, the 38-year-old Vardy opened the scoring in the 28th minute, calmly slotting past goalkeeper Alex Palmer after James Justin drove forward from midfield and fed him the perfect pass. Winger Kasey McAteer saw his effort hit the post before doubling Leicester's lead with a powerful strike in the 69th minute when Wilfred Ndidi played a first-time ball to him. Leicester are 18th in the standings on 25 points, while Ipswich are 19th with 22. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
