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News18
32 minutes ago
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- News18
Who Can Be Next Dravid, Pujara In England? Ex-India Player Picks 33-Year-Old Star
Last Updated: Mohammad Kaif believes Karun Nair could be the next long-game Test batter for India after Dravid, Laxman, and Pujara. Former India international Mohammad Kaif believes Karun Nair could be the next in line in the generation of batters who can play the long game in Tests after Rahul Dravid, VVS Laxman and Cheteshwar Pujara. Kaif said that Nair can play grounded shots and leave balls, which allows him to bat for entire days. Nair has got an India call-up after eight years, thanks to his consistency across formats on the domestic circuit in the past couple of years. He has a record-breaking 300 to his name against England in India. His Test average reads at a spectacular 62.33 (after six matches) while his First-Class average is 49.82. 'Karun Nair can do the same work," Kaif said in a video on his YouTube channel comparing him to Pujara, Dravid and Laxman. 'He has a complete game. He plays big innings in Ranji and is coming on the back of consistent runs. He can play for an entire day. The batter who has the ability to score runs by playing grounded shots is one who plays full day. You must also have the ability to leave balls," he added. Pujara and Dravid dominated the number three spot, which is now vacant as India have dropped Pujara and Shubman Gill has dropped himself down to number four after Virat Kohli's retirement. Another option mooted for the role is Sai Sudharsan, the Orange Cap winner in IPL 2025. Kaif feels the Gujarat Titans youngster could be of the same mould, too. 'Sai Sudharsan, I have seen him, he looks like a complete batter. He takes less risk, has solid defense, plays spin and fast bowling very well. He is a complete package. In a format like IPL, he has scored by playing ground strokes in all matches. I think he can be a future Pujara or Rahul Dravid." 'I think Nitish Reddy will be the fourth fast bowler because he will also bat at No. 8. He can come after Jadeja. He scored a century in Australia, and he can come and pick up one or two wickets," Kaif said. The first Test begins on Friday in Headingley, Leeds. First Published:
Time of India
3 hours ago
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- Time of India
IND vs ENG: 'Winning a Test series much bigger than winning IPL' — Shubman Gill makes bold claim
Shubman Gill makes bold claim (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: With India preparing to take on England in a highly anticipated five-match Test series starting June 20, all eyes are on newly appointed Test captain Shubman Gill . The 25-year-old, who also captains the Gujarat Titans in the IPL , is now leading India into a new era of red-ball cricket following the retirement of veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Speaking to the media ahead of the first Test at Leeds, Gill made a bold and honest statement that instantly caught attention. When asked whether winning an IPL title or a Test series in England holds more significance, the young skipper didn't hesitate. 'Definitely the test series, in my opinion. You know, you don't get many opportunities as a captain to be able to come to England, maybe two, if you are the best of your generation, maybe three,' Gill replied. 'Wait until August to see what kind of style it's going to be': Shubman Gill ahead of Headingley Test 'IPL comes every year and you get to go have a crack at it every year. So, in my opinion, winning a test series in England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa are bigger.' India Squad: Shubman Gill (C), Rishabh Pant (VC & WK), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Nitish Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav England Squad: Ben Stokes (C), Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Sam Cook, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jamie Smith, Josh Tongue, Chris Woakes IND vs ENG Test Series Schedule: 1st Test: England v India, 20-24 June 2025, Headingley, Leeds 2nd Test: England v India, 2-6 July 2025, Edgbaston, Birmingham 3rd Test: England v India, 10-14 July 2025, Lord's, London 4th Test: England v India, 23-27 July 2025, Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester 5th Test: England v India, 31 July-4 August 2025, Kia Oval, London Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
India.com
3 hours ago
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- India.com
India vs England 2025 1st Test match LIVE Streaming Details: Timings, Telecast Date, when and where to watch
Shubman Gill (centre) with Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul at a training session in Headingley. (Source: X) India will witness the dawn of a new era in Test match cricket with Shubman Gill leading out a young Indian side in the first game of five-Test series against England for the newly rechristened Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy at Headingley in Leeds from Friday. Gill's side have been preparing in England for the gruelling series against Ben Stokes-led English side for the last couple of weeks since the end of IPL 2025 season. Team India definitely lack on experience side with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli both announcing their retirements from the longest format of the game last month. Gill will have massive shoes to fill as he gets ready to slot into the No. 4 position left vacant by Kohli, who had 9230 runs in 123 Tests with 30 centuries. Gill's vice-captain Rishabh Pant confirmed that he is take the No. 5 position with IPL 2025 Orange Cap winner Sai Sudharsan from Gujarat Titans set to be handed a Test match debut at Headingley. Karun Nair is also primed to return to the Indian side after more than 8 years and is likely to bat at the No. 6 position. However, it will be a toss up between Shardul Thakur, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Kuldeep Yadav for a spot in the final 11 depending on the condition of the track in Leeds. 'A lot of people talk about, you know, our side is not experienced, but there are also positives that we don't really have any baggage coming to England, because not all of the players have really been to England,' Gill said in the pre-match press conference. 'So that could be one thing that really makes a difference for us because we wouldn't be carrying any baggage,' he added. Meanwhile, England have already announced their Playing 11 with Ollie Pope retaining the No. 3 position after his century against Zimbabwe in the last Test match ahead of all-rounder Jacob Bethell. KL Rahul's got Gill's back! 🤝 Dekhiye India's Tour of England, kal se Sony Sports Network ke TV Channels par!#SonySportsNetwork #GroundTumharaJeetHamari #ENGvIND #NayaIndia #DhaakadIndia #TeamIndia — Sony Sports Network (@SonySportsNetwk) June 19, 2025 Here are all the details about India vs England 2025 1st Test match… When is India vs England 2025 1st Test match going to take place? The India vs England 2025 1st Test match will take from Friday, June 20. Where is India vs England 2025 1st Test match going to take place? The India vs England 2025 1st Test match will be held at Headingley in Leeds. What time will India vs England 2025 1st Test match start? The India vs England 2025 1st Test match Day 1 will begin at 330pm IST. The toss for the match will be held at 3pm. Where can I watch India vs England 2025 1st Test match on TV in India? The India vs England 2025 1st Test match will be available LIVE on TV on Sony Sports network channels in India. How can I watch livestreaming of India vs England 2025 1st Test match for FREE in India? The India vs England 2025 1st Test match will be available for livestreaming on JioHotstar website and app. India vs England 2025 1st Test match Predicted 11 India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, B Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Rishabh Pant (wk), Karun Nair, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur/Nitish Kumar Reddy/Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj England: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jamie Smith (wk), Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Josh Tongue, Shoaib Bashir
Hans India
3 hours ago
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- Hans India
Gill primed to take international stage by storm: Kirsten
Former head coach Gary Kirsten has backed India's new Test captain Shubman Gill to 'take the international stage by storm' in the marquee five-match series against England, starting in Leeds on Friday. Kirsten, who was the mentor of IPL side Gujarat Titans that is led by Gill, feels the 25-year-old has all that it takes to be a good leader. 'I think Shubman is going to be a great leader. He's a smart cricketer -- he's got a good brain for the game and understands his game. He's very talented and a nice human being, which I think is really important,' Kirsten told 'JioHotstar.' 'When you come into these leadership positions, you're going to be put under pressure, and your leadership will be tested. For any young leader, your ability to learn how to lead, improve, and grow is constantly under scrutiny. But I believe he has all the raw materials to become a really good leader,' he added. Kirsten said from whatever he has seen of Gill, the Punjab player delivers on what he says. Gill has played only 32 Tests and averages just over 30 in the format. 'The one thing I really like about Shubman is that he walks the talk. He's very organised, very diligent with his training and preparation, and that sets a great example for other players. I think he's primed to take on the international stage by storm,' the South African batting great said. Gill faces a stern challenge leading the side in testing English conditions, and he has to show patience and composure to succeed on the demanding tour, feels former head coach Ravi Shastri. With India going through a transition phase following the retirements of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and R Ashwin, the BCCI has entrusted Gill to lead the Indian Test team. 'I think, take your time,' Shastri said on 'The ICC Review', offering his initial guidance to the 25-year-old Gill. 'It's not going to be easy. He's (Gill) been asked to do a tough job, that is to captain India on a tour of England.' It is still early days in Gill's Test career, with the youngster amassing 1893 runs at an average of 35.05 in 32 matches, since making his debut in December 2020. Besides his batting, Gill's leadership skills will be put to test in England, where India last won a Test series in 2007. Shastri believes the tour to England could be learning exposure for Gill, who has the experience of captaining Gujarat Titans in the IPL. 'It's never easy, but I think he will learn from this exposure. What I saw of him in the IPL with the Gujarat Titans, he seemed very composed and calm. He's got a good temperament,' he said.
India.com
4 hours ago
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- India.com
Sachin Tendulkar gives advise to India's new Test skipper Shubman Gill, says 'don't worry about the outside world'
Sachin Tendulkar and James Anderson pose alongside the new Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy New Delhi: Indian cricketing icon Sachin Tendulkar has been extremely confident about the young Team India that has flown to England to play an eagerly-awaited five-match Test series against host England, which will kick off this Friday at Headingley in Leeds. He believes in the potential of his squad much like he also once believed 23 years ago when he made a brilliant 193 in the overwhelming India innings and 46-run victory over Nasser Hussain led England, at the same ground in which current Indian squad will now face Ben Stokes and his squad. Sachin Tendulkar in an interview given to mid-day rubbished speculations made by some detractors that the present Indian team is inexperienced. He added that the Indian cricket has a rich heritage of developing and moving through new groups, and this team is not going to be any different in this respect. Sachin Tendulkar has provided a piece of advice to the new captain of the Indian Test team, Shubman Gill, and assures him that he should not be afraid to take a risk and do anything bold because of the opinion of other people. 'It's a new phase in his life. He looked comfortable when I saw him in the IPL [leading Gujarat Titans]. Under his leadership, this is a great opportunity for this team. They can write a nice, new chapter in Indian cricket, which people, years down the line, will remember. It will be nice to look back and say, this was a good phase of Indian cricket.' said Sachin Tendulkar.
