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India.com
4 hours ago
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- India.com
‘He's Going To Be': James Anderson Backs Yashasvi Jaiswal For Long-Term Success Ahead Of Test Series
As India prepares to lock horns with England in the first Test at Headingley, both teams are eyeing a commanding start to their World Test Championship (WTC) 2025–27 cycle. With fresh leadership and emerging talents, this series promises to be a defining moment for both sides. James Anderson's Praise for Yashasvi Jaiswal Ahead of the high-stakes series, former England great James Anderson showered praise on Yashasvi Jaiswal, identifying him as a player with the temperament and skill to shine for years to come. Despite retiring from international cricket earlier this year, Anderson continues to be a respected voice in the cricketing world. 'Incredibly impressed. For such a young guy, the maturity he showed when he batted during the 2024 series in India stood out to me. He's got a huge range of shots, a lot of options when batting, but the way he used them, calmly and effectively, was remarkable,' Anderson said in a conversation with Sky Sports. 'The way he built his innings and remained composed shows he's going to be a great player for India for years to come,' he added. A New Chapter for Team India With the legendary duo of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli stepping away from Test cricket, India enters a new era under the captaincy of Shubman Gill. The young skipper is tasked with leading a transitional squad full of potential and promise. Among the brightest sparks are Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sai Sudharsan, both of whom now have the golden opportunity to establish themselves as core members of India's red-ball setup. The Headingley Test could mark the beginning of a long-term journey for these rising stars, with Indian fans hoping they seize the moment. Big Names, Big Stakes This series isn't just about rebuilding or fresh starts; it also features some of the biggest names in world cricket. For England, the likes of Joe Root, Ben Stokes, and Ollie Pope will be key, while India will look to Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, and emerging batters like Jaiswal and Gill to set the tone. With the Headingley pitch known to favor fast bowlers early on and provide good bounce and carry, the opening Test could be a thrilling contest between bat and ball. Both teams will be eager to take an early lead and set the tone for the rest of the WTC cycle.
India.com
6 hours ago
- Sport
- 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.
RNZ News
13 hours ago
- Sport
- RNZ News
Cricket: England and India to play for new test trophy
Sachin Tendulkar and James Anderson. Photo: AFP England and India will play for a new test series trophy named after cricket greats James Anderson and Sachin Tendulkar when their five-match series starts tonight in Leeds. 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. The newly designed trophy features the engraved signatures and action images of the two most-capped players in test cricket. Tendulkar played 200 matches and scored 15,921 runs, the most in the format, while Anderson, who announced his retirement earlier this year, took 704 wickets in 188 tests, the most by a fast bowler. The seamer ranks third on the all-time list, behind only spinners Muttiah Muralitharan and Shane Warne. "For me, test cricket embodies life... It is the highest form of the game that teaches you endurance, discipline and adaptability, against all odds," Tendulkar said. "India and England have played a big role in shaping Test cricket in a way that it remains an evolving inspiration for subsequent generations. And now, as I share this recognition with my on-field challenger and an off-field gentleman James, I hope that the world celebrates the essence of Test cricket even more - allowing it to traverse boundaries yet untrodden." Anderson added: "The rivalry between our two nations has always been something special, full of history, intensity and unforgettable moments. "To be recognised in this way is a real honour. I'm looking forward to seeing the next chapter unfold in England this summer." The Pataudi Trophy, introduced in 2007, was named in honour of Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi, the only cricketer to play tests for both India and England, and his son Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi, former India captain. The ECB said the Pataudi family will continue to be honoured, with a new Pataudi Medal to be presented to the winning captain after each series. - Reuters
News18
15 hours ago
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- News18
James Anderson To Jasprit Bumrah: Most Wickets In India-England Tests
Last Updated: With 149 wickets to his name in 39 matches, former England fast bowler James Anderson is the leading wicket-taker in India-England Tests. India and England will face each other in a five-match Test series. The series opener will be played at Headingley in Leeds from June 20 to 24, and the next four matches are scheduled to take place at Edgbaston, Lord's, Old Trafford, and The Oval, respectively. Jasprit Bumrah, who is the world's No. 1 Test bowler, will lead India's bowling attack and will have the support of Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Shardul Thakur, Nitish Kumar Reddy, and Arshdeep Singh, along with Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, and Washington Sundar. England's bowling attack in the series opener will be spearheaded by experienced Chris Woakes in the company of Josh Tongue, Brydon Carse, and spinner Shoaib Bashir. All these players would like to bring their A game in the next five days and do everything possible to help their respective sides get the better of the other. Many great bowlers from India and England have featured in the Test matches between the two teams in the past 93 years, and ahead of the start of the 2025 edition of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, here's a look at the top five wicket-takers in India-England Tests. James Anderson (England) – 149 wickets James Anderson is England's most capped Test player as well as its most successful bowler. He played 39 Tests against India during his 21-year-long career and accounted for the dismissal of 149 batters. Ravichandran Ashwin (India) – 114 wickets In 24 Tests for India against England, Ashwin dismissed 114 batters. The 38-year-old cricketer from Chennai is the only Indian bowler to take more than 100 wickets in the five-day format of the game against Poms. Former Indian spinner Bhagwath Chandrasekhar played 23 Tests against the English team and accounted for the dismissal of 95 batters. Anil Kumble (India) – 92 wickets Former India Test captain Anil Kumble made 19 Test appearances against England during his 18-year-long career and dismissed 92 batters. Bishan Singh Bedi (India) – 85 wickets Legendary Bishan Singh Bedi picked up 85 wickets in 22 Tests for India against England. The overall record of taking the most wickets in a Test series played between India and England is in the name of Bhagwath Chandrasekhar. Chandrasekhar played five Tests for India in the 1972-73 series and picked up 35 wickets in nine innings. Location : Leeds First Published: June 19, 2025, 21:28 IST News cricket James Anderson To Jasprit Bumrah: Most Wickets In India-England Tests
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First Post
16 hours ago
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Explained: How weather can spoil England's party against India in first Test at Leeds
Ahead of the opening day of the first Test between India and England in Headingley, we take a look at the weather in Leeds and how that will affect the plans of the two teams, especially the Ben Stokes-led hosts. read more The Headingley Cricket Ground will host the first Test between England and India from 20 to 24 June. Reuters The five-match Test series between India and England gets underway less than 24 hours from now with the opening day of the first Test set to take place in Headingley, Leeds on Friday. The upcoming series is set to be historic for multiple reasons, which includes the fact that the two teams are now playing for a brand new trophy. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), after all, had controversially decided to rename the Pataudi Trophy to the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy – named after English pace legend James Anderson and Indian batting icon Sachin Tendulkar – which will be presented to the winner of an India-England Test series regardless of which team plays as the host nation. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The series will also be the first since batting stalwarts and iconic leaders Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli had announced their retirement from the format in the span of a week last month. With Shubman Gill having since been named Rohit's successor as Test captain on 24 May with Rishabh Pant as his deputy, India is set to witness the birth of a new era on Wednesday. Last, but certainly not the least, Friday's play will mark the beginning of a new cycle in the ICC World Test Championship for both teams. But what will the weather in Leeds be like for the series opener? And how will it affect England's plans of starting yet another home Test series on a strong note? Here's what you need to know: How Leeds' weather is likely to influence the opening day of the first Test BBC Weather has predicted a 'sunny' day in Leeds on Friday, the day the series gets underway, with a gentle breeze. The temperature is expected to rise as high as 30 degrees Celsius – warm for the Indian team and scorching for the Englishmen and those who will be in attendance at the venue. If the last two days of the recently-concluded ICC WTC Final between South Africa and Australia are anything to go by, then Gill wouldn't mind having to bat first even though captains have traditionally leaned towards bowling first at this venue. The Proteas had pulled off a historic five-wicket victory at the 'Home of Cricket' to win their maiden world title, and their triumph came not only on the back of a clinical bowling effort led by Kagiso Rabada, but also by their dominant response with the bat on Days 3 and 4 during their chase of a challenging 282-run target, led by Aiden Markram's majestic 136. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Both South African and Australian speedsters had run amok early in the game as 28 wickets fell in the first two days. However, Markram and captain Temba Bavuma, who chipped in with a defiant 66, made the most of ideal batting conditions under bright sunshine in the British capital and ended up laying the foundation for a comfortable run chase with a 147-run partnership for the third wicket. Now the wicket that has been prepared for the series opener at Headingley has a greenish tinge, and will aid seamers early in the game before gradually easing out. However, the overhead sun might make the wicket ease out much faster than expected, meaning whichever side bats first will have to survive the new ball spell before making the most of ideal batting conditions. India certainly have the firepower in their pace department to seize advantage by inflicting early damage if it's Ben Stokes who ends up opting to bat on Day 1. However, if it's the other way round, the English pacers might have a hard time on the opening day. Especially in the absence of James Anderson and Stuart Broad. And even without Virat Kohli in the Indian batting lineup. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The remaining days of the Test will likely be played under traditional overcast conditions with 'thundery showers' predicted on the second day, meaning there will be a lot more support on offer for swing bowling. Capitalising on the opening day thus will be paramount for both teams.
