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India.com
13 hours ago
- Sport
- India.com
IND vs ENG 1st Test Dream11 Team Prediction: Fantasy Tips, Pitch Report, Playing 11s & Match Preview for Headingley Clash
Cricket fans are in for a thrilling red-ball contest as India and England face off in the 1st Test at Headingley, Leeds, kicking off the 2025-27 World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. With Team India entering a new chapter post the retirements of legends Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, and England seeking to assert dominance at home, expectations are high for this blockbuster five-day battle. For fantasy cricket lovers, this match is a goldmine of potential Dream11 points. Here's your complete guide to the IND vs ENG 1st Test Dream11 team prediction, including pitch report, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XIs, injury updates, and best captain and vice-captain options. Also Read: Meet Karun Nair's Wife Sanaya Tankariwala: Media Professional Who Converted To Hinduism For Love Pitch: Historically, Headingley offers plenty for seamers early in the match. The average first-innings score here across the last six Tests is just 213, making early wickets a likely outcome. Spinners could come into play as the pitch wears. Weather: As per forecast, Day 1 should be partly sunny with minimal interruptions. However, rain is expected on Day 2 and Day 3, which may affect playing time and fantasy outcomes. IND vs ENG Playing XIs: Predicted Lineups & Full Squads India Squad & Predicted Playing XI Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Rishabh Pant (wk), Karun Nair, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna England Squad & Predicted Playing XI Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jamie Smith (wk), Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Josh Tongue, Shoaib Bashir IND vs ENG Dream11 Prediction: Top Fantasy Picks Best Batters Joe Root (ENG): 979 runs in last 10 Tests, averaging over 60. A Dream11 essential. Yashasvi Jaiswal (IND): 770 runs in his last 10 matches. In red-hot form. Top Wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant (IND): 677 runs in last 10 Tests at an aggressive strike rate. Ideal Dream11 pick. Top Bowlers Jasprit Bumrah (IND): 46 wickets in 9 Tests. Proven match-winner in overseas conditions. Chris Woakes (ENG): Experienced swing bowler who thrives in English conditions. All-Rounders to Watch Ben Stokes (ENG): Vital to England's balance with bat and ball. Ravindra Jadeja (IND): Reliable contributor in all departments. Consistent fantasy scorer. Dream11 Team Combinations – Small League and Grand League Small League (Team 1) Wicketkeeper: Rishabh Pant Batters: Joe Root (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Ben Duckett All-rounders: Ben Stokes (VC), Ravindra Jadeja Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Chris Woakes, Shoaib Bashir, Brydon Carse Grand League (Team 2) Wicketkeepers: Rishabh Pant, Jamie Smith Batters: Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ollie Pope, Yashasvi Jaiswal All-rounders: Ben Stokes, Shardul Thakur Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah (VC), Chris Woakes, Kuldeep Yadav Captain: Yashasvi Jaiswal Captain and Vice-Captain Choices Joe Root: The most consistent English batter, key to anchoring the innings. Yashasvi Jaiswal: In sublime touch and capable of scoring big. Jasprit Bumrah: Likely to exploit Headingley's early assistance for seamers. Ben Stokes: Offers maximum fantasy value as a reliable all-rounder. Expert Match Prediction and Fantasy Strategy England, with home advantage and red-ball depth, start as favorites. However, India's young squad, led by Shubman Gill, has the hunger and talent to challenge them, especially if the top order survives the new ball. Fantasy Tip: Prioritize top-order batters and seamers for the first two days. All-rounders like Stokes and Jadeja offer safe multipliers in any Dream11 format.
India Today
2 days ago
- Business
- India Today
Middle class has eroded: Startup founder flags growing financial stress in India
Akshat Shrivastava, a startup founder and financial educator, has sparked a significant conversation regarding the financial decline of India's middle class. Through a detailed post on LinkedIn, Shrivastava reflected on the financial stability experienced by families in the 1990s compared to the financial anxieties faced by today's working professionals. "When I was growing up, my parents in their mid-30s were able to buy a patch of land, build their own house. All on modest income," he described a past era where families, despite modest earnings, enjoyed a sense of financial security. "We never ate at a 5-star restaurant or imagined studying abroad," he recalled, adding that conversations at home focused on everyday topics rather than financial worries. "Dinner conversations were never about money, finance, debt or spending. They were about food, politics, school life, and general chit-chat."In contrast, Shrivastava argues that the current financial landscape is vastly different for many middle-class families. "People are deeply stressed about finances," he stated, highlighting a mere 0.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in salaries over the past decade for those earning between 5 lakh to 1 crore annually. This stagnation, coupled with increasing living costs, has left many disillusioned. Shrivastava, founder of Wisdom Hatch, pointed out that the pressures of stagnant wages and high costs are pushing people towards riskier financial behaviours. "There's a reason why people are aggressively turning towards FnO, Dream11 and astrology. Not because they want quick money, but because they're stressed—and they gotta take chances," he financial strain, according to Shrivastava, has profound implications on the perceived security of the middle class, which traditionally prioritised home ownership. "If after working 30 years in an okay job, you can't own an okay home, you know that things are NOT okay," he observed, emphasising the disconnect between long-held aspirations and current post has resonated widely, reflecting the sentiments of many urban professionals who feel that despite adhering to societal norms and working diligently, the promise of middle-class security is slipping away. This sentiment is underscored by the fall in household savings, which have dropped significantly, reflecting the financial stress at a macro erosion of financial stability, as Shrivastava highlighted, indicates a shift in the middle class's ability to maintain its traditional lifestyle without resorting to financial risks or compromises. This shift calls for a re-evaluation of financial strategies to ensure long-term security and stability.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Reverse flipping by Indian startups gathers steam: Here's all you need to know
Driven by better listing prospects and regulatory ease, several Indian startups and companies have started to redomicile to India from overseas. Here's a look at prominent companies that have completed or are in the process of 'reverse flipping': Meesho : ET reported on June 13 that Meesho could see the process of its redomiciling from the US to India conclude as early as this week. The ecommerce marketplace is heading for an initial public offering (IPO) this month, at a likely size of $700-800 million. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Elegant New Scooters For Seniors In 2024: The Prices May Surprise You Mobility Scooter | Search Ads Learn More Undo Meesho had applied for the National Company Law Tribunal's (NCLT) approval for a reverse merger in January. Flipkart : Rival etailer Flipkart's board on April 22 approved the plan to shift its domicile from Singapore to India. India's largest ecommerce company is eyeing a public listing by 2026. Live Events ET had reported in December that Flipkart had started preparing for its public offering with a definite timeline of 12-15 months. Discover the stories of your interest Blockchain 5 Stories Cyber-safety 7 Stories Fintech 9 Stories E-comm 9 Stories ML 8 Stories Edtech 6 Stories Dream Sports : Dream Sports, parent of fantasy gaming platform Dream11, completed its flipback from Delaware, US, to India through the reverse merger route in a quiet move. The company was among the first of new-age firms using the fast-track mechanism for cross-border mergers, under which a foreign holding entity can merge with its Indian subsidiary without clearance from the NCLT. Zepto : Quick commerce platform Zepto announced in January that it completed its reverse merger from Singapore to India ahead of its IPO. Chief financial officer (CFO) Ramesh Bafna announced the milestone on LinkedIn, describing it as a 'historic completion in record time.' Groww : In May 2024, wealth management startup Groww moved its domicile back to India from the US. The startup paid Rs 1,340 crore ($160 million) in taxes after the flipback, which resulted in Groww clocking a net loss of Rs 805 crore for the financial year ending March 31, 2024. However, in FY25, Billionbrains Garage Ventures, the parent company of Groww, reported a more than threefold jump in net profit to Rs 1,819 crore and a 31% increase in revenue to Rs 4,056 crore for fiscal 2025. Pine Labs : Digital payments firm Pine Labs received the NCLT's approval in April to merge its Singapore entity with its India entity, thereby reverse flipping its parent entity back to India. Pine Labs will become only the second major fintech to return its headquarters to India after Groww. Razorpay : Bengaluru-headquartered digital payments firm Razorpay is another fintech in the process of moving back its parent entity to India from the US. PhonePe : In 2022, Walmart-backed PhonePe moved its domicile from Singapore to India. The fintech firm also moved the ownership of the recently acquired IndusOS Appstore (OSLabs Pte Ltd) from Singapore to India.
Indian Express
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Aamir Khan defends endorsing Dream 11, says he has refused alcohol and tobacco ads: ‘If it's legal, then let me do it'
Aamir Khan, like most of his contemporaries, endorses many brands, but unlike many of them, he is choosy about the brands he lends his name to. For instance, Aamir has refused to lend his name to alcoholic beverages and tobacco products so when he got associated with gaming app Dream 11 recently, his fans were quite shocked. In a recent interview, Aamir shared that he has a few conditions before he decides to endorse a brand, and the first condition is that the product has to deliver on its promise. In a chat with Zoom, Aamir shared, 'I always check that the product is delivering what they have promised.' He said that he has another condition and as per that, he never announces the price of the product. 'Sometimes, I break my own principle. For example, I never announce the price of the product that I am endorsing because I am not a salesman. I am a brand ambassador. I can talk about your brand but not about it's price,' he said and immediately recalled that he once broke that rule while endorsing Coca Cola. 'Once, I broke that rule and spoke about price as well. This was during 'Chota Coke' for Rs 5. Because I really liked its story. It was so creative that I compromised,' he said. Aamir said that he has refused big money in the endorsement space and shared, 'I have refused alcohol and tobacco. Recently, I did Dream 11 so people asked me that you are doing Dream 11, you refused alcohol, tobacco. But the script for Dream 11 was so good. I couldn't say no to it. I laughed so much after I read that ad. I was certain that I wanted to do it. As for the product, if it is illegal then ban it, then we won't make any ads on it. And if it's legal then let me do it too.' ALSO READ | Jaat: Bollywood stars are incapable of laughing at themselves; if Himesh Reshammiya can do it, why can't Sunny Deol? Aamir is one of the few celebrities who has not been associated with a tobacco brand. Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, Hrithik Roshan, and all the other big stars have endorsed pan masala brands. Akshay Kumar also got associated with one such brand but following massive backlash from his fans, he had to step away from the brand.
India Today
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Aamir Khan defends endorsing sports betting app: If it is legal, let me do it
Aamir Khan recently opened up on his decision to endorse sports betting app Dream 11. India Today Entertainment Desk Actor Aamir Khan opened up on his decision to endorse sports betting app He spoke about making exceptions to his principles based on quality scripts The actor justified endorsing brands that sell legal products Actor Aamir Khan recently addressed fans' reactions over featuring in a sports betting app advertisement. The actor clarified that his professional decisions are influenced by the quality of scripts in the brand endorsements. Aamir, while defending the artistic liberty to endorse legal products, in an interview with Zoom said, "I have refused alcohol and tobacco. Recently, I did Dream 11 so people asked me that you are doing Dream 11, you refused alcohol, tobacco." "But the script for Dream 11 was so good. I couldn't say no to it," he added. The actor further said, "I laughed so much after I read that ad. I was certain that I wanted to do it. As for the product, if it is illegal then ban it, then we won't make any ads on it. And if it's legal then let me do it too." The 'Sitaare Zameen Par' actor reflected on his association with brands and how he only makes exceptions to his principles if he sees creativity in the idea. The actor said, "I always check that the product is delivering what they have promised" "Sometimes, I break my own principle. For example, I never announce the price of the product that I am endorsing because I am not a salesman. I am a brand ambassador. I can talk about your brand but not about its price," Aamir went on. He further said, "Once, I broke that rule and spoke about price as well. This was during 'Chota Coke' for Rs 5 because I really liked its story. It was so creative that I compromised." Aamir will next be seen in his home-production 'Sitaare Zameen Par', directed by RS Prasanna. The film is a remake of the Spanish sports-drama 'Champions' (2018). The actor recently confirmed his cameo in Lokesh Kanagaraj's upcoming Tamil action-drama 'Coolie'. He also mentioned his solo project with Kanagaraj, which will be shot after 'Kaithi 2'. Actor Aamir Khan recently addressed fans' reactions over featuring in a sports betting app advertisement. The actor clarified that his professional decisions are influenced by the quality of scripts in the brand endorsements. Aamir, while defending the artistic liberty to endorse legal products, in an interview with Zoom said, "I have refused alcohol and tobacco. Recently, I did Dream 11 so people asked me that you are doing Dream 11, you refused alcohol, tobacco." "But the script for Dream 11 was so good. I couldn't say no to it," he added. The actor further said, "I laughed so much after I read that ad. I was certain that I wanted to do it. As for the product, if it is illegal then ban it, then we won't make any ads on it. And if it's legal then let me do it too." The 'Sitaare Zameen Par' actor reflected on his association with brands and how he only makes exceptions to his principles if he sees creativity in the idea. The actor said, "I always check that the product is delivering what they have promised" "Sometimes, I break my own principle. For example, I never announce the price of the product that I am endorsing because I am not a salesman. I am a brand ambassador. I can talk about your brand but not about its price," Aamir went on. He further said, "Once, I broke that rule and spoke about price as well. This was during 'Chota Coke' for Rs 5 because I really liked its story. It was so creative that I compromised." Aamir will next be seen in his home-production 'Sitaare Zameen Par', directed by RS Prasanna. The film is a remake of the Spanish sports-drama 'Champions' (2018). The actor recently confirmed his cameo in Lokesh Kanagaraj's upcoming Tamil action-drama 'Coolie'. He also mentioned his solo project with Kanagaraj, which will be shot after 'Kaithi 2'. Join our WhatsApp Channel
