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News18
12 hours ago
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Australia Legend's Stunning Prediction: 'England Will Party, India Will...'
Last Updated: Matthew Hayden believes England will beat India and have a 'pretty good party' after the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. Former Australia opener Matthew Hayden feels England will have a 'pretty good party' at the end of the five-Test Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy after they beat India, who will likely 'struggle' to come to terms with the conditions. Hayden expects new captain Shubman Gill will find the environment 'hostile' and the young side won't be able to make the 'lots of adjustments' needed to survive here. Gill is the fifth-youngest captain in India's Test history. He won't have the services of three of India's last five captains in this decade — Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma (both retired from the format), and Ajinkya Rahane (out of favor) — for his first steps. England under Ben Stokes are much more settled in comparison. Moreover, India haven't won any series in the UK since 2007 — all of it stacking the odds against them. 'I feel India are really going to struggle," Hayden told the ICC. 'Shubman Gill is a young captain coming to this hostile environment, seaming conditions, bouncing conditions. It's going to be a real challenge, it's actually absolutely the litmus test as a touring team," Hayden told the ICC. 'Generally touring teams come here and it is polar opposite conditions to what you are used to as fundamentally as a player, be it young or old. So lots of adjustments, so I predict that England, let me tell you, are a going to have a pretty good party at the end of that series." Former South Africa captain Graeme Smith also echoed the sentiments. He said that the visitors are too reliant on Jasprit Bumrah — who has already declared his body might just allow him to play three Tests. 'England at home, they really do play well at home. They understand the conditions and get the best out of it. I think it's going to be a challenge for Shubman and his team, lost a lot of experience, got to come here and that pressure shifts onto different people…" Smith said. 'I think Bumrah is going to carry a huge amount of the bowling attack. So I think England will have the better of India in these conditions," he added. First Published: June 20, 2025, 14:19 IST
The Australian
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Australian
Australian tennis ace Ash Barty announces birth of second child
Australian tennis ace Ash Barty has welcomed her second child to the world. Barty announced the birth of baby girl, Jordan, on her Instagram on Monday afternoon. 'Welcome to the world, Jordan,' the 29-year-old wrote next to a cute photo of the baby yawning in a onesie with the words 'Embrace your weird'. 'You are loved unconditionally and we are so grateful to have you in our arms, gorgeous girl.' It's the second child for Barty and husband Garry Kissick. Their son Hayden will soon turn two. Ash Barty is a mum, again. Ash Barty shared a first pic of Jordan. Picture: Instagram Fellow sports stars and celebs were quick to offer their congratulations. 'There she is, hi gorgeous Jordan. Can't wait to cuddle you soon. Good job Mum and Dad xx,' wrote tennis great Casey Dellacqua. Swimming great Giaan Rooney commented: 'Huge congratulations team!'. And Dr Chris Brown shared similar sentiments: 'Congrats you guys!! So special.' Barty and Kissick announced they were expanding their brood in an Instagram post late on Christmas Day. Hayden appeared in the post in a T-shirt reading 'I am going to be a big brother'. The caption read: 'Merry Christmas from our growing family to yours!'. Ash Barty is having baby number two. Picture: Ash Barty/Instagram Ash Barty and husband Garry Kissick. Picture: David Geraghty In an interview with the Courier Mail in January, Barty opened up about the most surprising thing she had learned about parenthood. 'No two days are the same! Being patient and learning to accept that it's OK to not get it right all the time. It's hard but it is the greatest thing I've ever done, I feel very lucky to have Hayden,' she said. Read related topics: Ashleigh Barty Maria Bervanakis Morning Digital Editor Maria Bervanakis is the Morning Digital Editor at News Corp's Premium National News Network. With more than a decades' experience at News Corp, she leads a team to produce national and world stories across all masthead titles. @bervanews Maria Bervanakis
Mint
4 days ago
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- Mint
Matthew Hayden backs India for Test Series win, says 'I don't think England bowlers are that good'
India is set to play a five-match Test series in England starting on June 20. Ahead of the tour, former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden has expressed his support for the young Indian squad. Despite experts favouring the hosts, according to Hayden, Shubman Gill-led team can prove the doubters wrong. After the retirement of players like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravichandran Ashwin, India's Test team is in a rebuilding phase. The absence of experienced pacer Mohammed Shami due to fitness issues further complicates the situation. The 18-man squad, captained by 25-year-old Shubman Gill, is relatively inexperienced, raising concerns about their ability to compete in England's tough conditions. However, Hayden remains optimistic about their potential. Matthew Hayden downplayed the strength of England's bowling attack, citing their own challenges with injuries and retirements. "I don't think England bowlers are that good, they have got a number of injuries and a number of retirees as well, that will be the challenge," Hayden opined while speaking on JioHotstar. "The northern Test matches when it's zipping around that will be key, win that one and it could well be a series that goes India's way," he added. He also emphasized that India could take advantage of tough venues like Leeds and Manchester, where conditions favour swing and seam. England's bowling unit is indeed depleted for the series opener at Headingley, Leeds. Key pacers Mark Wood, Jofra Archer, and Gus Atkinson have been ruled out of the first Test due to injuries. Wood is recovering from knee surgery and may miss the first three matches. Archer, on the other hand, is nursing a thumb injury and could return for the second Test. Atkinson's hamstring issue leaves his availability uncertain. England's pace attack for the first Test includes Josh Tongue, Sam Cook, Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, and Jamie Overton. Shoaib Bashir is the only specialist spinner, with part-time options in Joe Root and Jacob Bethell. Ben Stokes (captain), Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Smith, Chris Woakes, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Sam Cook, Josh Tongue, Shoaib Bashir. Shubman Gill (captain), Rishabh Pant, Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna,Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh, and Kuldeep Yadav.
News18
4 days ago
- Sport
- News18
Australian Legend's Big Spur For India: 'England Bowlers Aren't That Good'
India and England commence their new World Test Championship cycle with the five-match series, starting with the first game in Leeds on Friday. Manchester will host the fourth Test from July 23. 'I don't think England bowlers are that good, they have got a number of injuries and a number of retirees as well, that will be the challenge," Hayden said on 'JioHotstar'. 'The northern Test matches when it's zipping around that will be key, win that one and it could well be a series that goes India's way," he added. Since India's last red-ball tour of England, the hosts' two most experienced bowlers, James Anderson and Stuart Broad, have retired from international cricket. Additionally, England's bowling line-up is significantly weakened, with speedster Mark Wood ruled out of at least the first three Tests due to injury. Fellow quick Jofra Archer will also miss the opening game, and Gus Atkinson is still recovering from a hamstring strain. India, meanwhile, will take the field under new captain Shubman Gill, marking a new era following the retirements of stalwarts Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and R Ashwin. With a youthful batting line-up and limited red-ball exposure in recent months, the visitors will face a tough challenge. Former Indian cricketers Deep Dasgupta and Sanjay Manjrekar also backed England to win the rechristened Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy but agreed that the series would be closely contested. 'It is a young team, it has a young captain. The team is going through a transition so that will give England a slight advantage and they have the home advantage as well but it will be very close. I'd say 3-2 in favour of England," Dasgupta said. Manjrekar echoed the sentiment: 'I think England have an edge. They are playing at home and the Indian team is going through a transitional phase so I think England might just pull this off." (With PTI Inputs)
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First Post
4 days ago
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Matthew Hayden, Dale Steyn predict India vs England Test series outcome: 'I don't think England bowlers are that good'
Most experts are leaning towards England, but former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden has given India an important advice. Will Shubman Gill and Co follow it? read more England vs India Test series predictions have started to come in. CHeck here. Images: JioHotstar Former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden feels the Indian cricket team can beat England in the upcoming five-match series , but South African legend Dale Steyn has given the advantage to the hosts. The Test series starts on 20 June with the first match being played at Headingley, Leeds. Experts are divided on who is the favourite going into the series; however, most are leaning towards England despite injury to some of their key bowlers. Meanwhile, Team India faces a tough task after the retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Hayden asks India to target Leeds and Manchester Tests Hayden feels England's bowling attack for the India Test series isn't as threatening as fans and experts make it out to be. He has also offered advice to the Indian team, suggesting they target two specific venues during the series. Hayden said that the young Team India, under the captaincy of Shubman Gill, can beat England in their own backyard if they manage to win the opening Test match in Leeds and the fourth match in Manchester. 'I don't think England bowlers are that good, they have got a number of injuries and a number of retirees as well, that will be the challenge,' Hayden said on JioHotstar. 'The northern Test matches when it's zipping around that will be key, win that one and it could well be a series that goes India's way,' he added. South African bowling great Dale Steyn, however, has a different opinion and feels England would win 3-2 against India. 'All games will be close. But all will have a result. I think it will be 3-2 in favour of England. There will be a result in every Test match. There will be no runaway win for any team, all five games will be very close,' Steyn said on JioHotstar. England are grappling with an injury crisis ahead of the series, with three key pacers sidelined. Mark Wood had already been ruled out of the first three Tests, and now Jofra Archer and Gus Atkinson have also been declared unfit to start the series.
