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Mint
2 hours ago
- Climate
- Mint
England vs India 1st Test: When and where to watch Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy online, live streaming details
The five-match England vs India Test series, named the Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy, will begin on June 20. The first Test will take place at Headingley, Leeds. The ENG vs IND Test match marks the start of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-2027 cycle for both teams. In the previous cycle, India finished third and England fifth. On June 20, India begin a new chapter in Test cricket without veterans Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Ravichandran Ashwin. The legends have retired from the format. Shubman Gill takes over as captain and will aim for a winning start in the England series. There are no injury concerns for either side, and both teams are set to field strong lineups. England have named their XI, with Ollie Pope keeping the No. 3 spot. Brydon Carse and Josh Tongue are their main fast bowlers. For India, Karun Nair is likely to return to the Test side after eight years, slotting in at No. 3. Nitish Reddy is expected to be preferred over Sai Sudharsan for his all-round abilities. Shardul Thakur will likely bat at No. 8, balancing both bat and ball duties. Meanwhile, the English weather will pose a major challenge, with overcast skies expected throughout the match. The weather in Headingley is expected to be a mix of sunshine and rain from Day 2 to Day 5, according to the BBC. From June 21 to 24, weather conditions may affect the England vs India Test match. Saturday, June 21, will begin sunny and warm with a high of 28°C. But, thundery showers are likely from early afternoon, which might cause minor delays in play. On Sunday, June 22, temperatures will drop to 21°C. The morning will remain mostly dry. However, light rain is expected after 3 PM, which could disrupt the later sessions. Monday, June 23, will be cooler at 18°C, with light rain in the morning but dry and cloudy weather expected later. However, Tuesday, June 24, brings the highest risk of rain. Continuous showers are likely throughout the day, especially from noon to 7 PM. These conditions could lead to several stoppages during the match. Live telecast and streaming in India will start daily at 3:30 PM (India time). Sony Sports Network will broadcast the ENG vs IND 1st Test in India. JioHotstar will live-stream the India vs England 1st Test match.
India.com
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 final creates new RECORD, it had 31700000000...
In these collection of pictures, we find out about the massive new record created by IPL 2025 final between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings earlier this month. Virat Kohli's RCB ended a 18-year wait to win IPL title. RCB defeated Preity Zinta co-owned Punjab Kings by six runs in the IPL 2025 final. IPL 2025 viewership broke all previous records. According to JioHotstar, IPL 2025 season clocked 840 billion minutes of viewership. IPL 2025 final was the most-watched T20 match ever with 31.7 billion overall views on June 3. IPL 2025 final witness 892 million video views, 55 million peak concurrency, and 16.74 billion minutes of watch-time. IPL 2025 first three match recorded over 49 billion minutes across three platforms. It is an all-time IPL record. IPL 2025 digital viewership has grown by 29 per cent. This momentum was driven by a sharp rise in Connected TV (CTV) consumption, which alone grew by 49 per cent.
Times of Oman
2 hours ago
- Sport
- Times of Oman
Rohit, Virat, Ashwin retirements mark start of transition for Indian Test team, says Sachin Tendulkar
Leeds: As India prepares to face England in the high-stakes Test series starting June 20, the shock retirement announcements of stalwarts Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravichandran Ashwin have sparked widespread debate. While fans mourn the end of an era, legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar offered a grounded perspective, emphasising the natural progression of generational shifts in Indian cricket. Tendulkar, speaking on the development, acknowledged the emotional void left by the trio but maintained that the process of transition is nothing new to Indian cricket. "We are going through a transitional phase in the Indian team. There are young faces, and some of the senior players are still around to guide them and this churning process will continue for years to come. It has been going on for decades," he said. Drawing from personal experience, the Master Blaster recalled how similar changes have occurred in the past, when his own generation passed the baton. "At some stage, the players have to retire, and at some stage, the new faces replace them, and they start their journey. Even when we were playing, be it Sehwag (Virender), Ganguly (Sourav), Dravid (Rahul), Laxman (VVS), myself, Anil Kumble, Yuvraj (Singh), or Dhoni (MS), at some stage, we all retired and the next generation took over," Tendulkar added. "So, it will continue, this process and I have no doubt that the new generation is talented," he noted. Tendulkar also expressed confidence in the talent pool available in India, calling for patience and faith in the newcomers. "As far as skill is concerned, in our country there are so many skilful players. I hope they make the most of the opportunity given to them," he added. Reflecting on the retirements of Kohli, Rohit, and Ashwin, Sachin was clear-eyed but appreciative. "So, that process, what you said about Virat and Rohit and I'll add another name to that, Ashwin has also retired. These three retirements, I mean, that will go on. Their contribution will always be appreciated," he noted. India tour of England will take place from June 20 to August 4, 2025, with matches to be played at Headingley (Leeds), Edgbaston (Birmingham), Lord's (London), Old Trafford (Manchester), and The Oval (London). A new era beckons for India in the Test format as the modern-day giants gear up for their first assignment without the prized batting bigwigs Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Shubman Gill, India's youngest Test captain, has taken the baton from Rohit to guide the nation to success and challenge for the World Test Championship mace. India's squad: Shubman Gill (c), Rishabh Pant (wk), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Nitish Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana.
Indian Express
2 hours ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Daily Briefing: Gill era gets going
Good morning, A fresh chapter in Test cricket unfolds today as England and India lock horns in Leeds. However, this isn't your typical clash of the titans. With Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma absent from the playing XI, India enters the series with a younger team eager to prove themselves. At the helm of this next-gen squad is Shubman Gill. To make things interesting, the sun is shining in Yorkshire, observes National Sports Editor Sandeep Dwivedi, reporting from Leeds. The unusually dry conditions could tilt the balance, and at the pre-match press conference, Gill said, 'We will have to take the call on the team combination after having one last look at the pitch.' For fans, the draw to enjoy cricket and the sun remains Jasprit Bumrah, the world's premier fast bowler. We'll dive deeper into the Test series later in the newsletter. For now, let's turn to the rest of the day's headlines. It's been a week since Israel's attack on Iran, which has triggered an ongoing air war between the two nations. On Thursday, Israel continued to bombard Iran's nuclear sites. Iran, in turn, launched missiles and drones at Israel, striking a hospital overnight. Israel has stated that its ultimate goal is to ensure the enemy does not possess the means to produce a nuclear weapon. However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has not completely ruled out the possibility of regime change in Iran. He mentioned that while it wasn't Israel's 'formal goal', it could be 'a result'. The risk: US President Donald Trump, who has been contemplating joining Israel's campaign against Iran, has now stated that he will make a decision in two weeks. He cited potential discussions with Iran as a reason for delaying this decision. Notably, Tehran previously refused to engage in negotiations while under attack. For Trump, who came to power with the promise of ending 'forever wars', the choice to enter the conflict risks fracturing his support base. Influential MAGA leaders like Steve Bannon and Tucker Carlson have publicly voiced their disapproval of US involvement in Israel's war. For peace: Europe has been advocating for diplomacy amid escalating tensions. Iran's foreign minister is poised to join a meeting with his counterparts from Germany, France, and the United Kingdom in Geneva later today. The calls for diplomacy have also emerged from an unexpected source, Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has proposed that Moscow could assist in negotiating a deal that permits Tehran to pursue a peaceful atomic programme, thereby alleviating Israeli security concerns. Trump responded by advising Putin to concentrate on securing an endgame to his conflict with Ukraine. 'If the Opposition fights us, we will welcome it. But where is the Opposition?' Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis joined The Indian Express at a recent Adda held in Mumbai. In a session moderated by National Opinion Editor Vandita Mishra and Executive Director of The Indian Express Group, Anant Goenka, Fadnavis spoke about addressing corruption, political opportunism, and the transformation of Mumbai. Read. Past clues: Investigators probing the June 12 Air India crash are closely scrutinising a prior incident at London Gatwick. In February 2020, an Airbus A321 issued a Mayday call after both its engines malfunctioned shortly after takeoff. The aircraft returned to the airport 11 minutes later. Officials hope that information from the UK incident could yield clues regarding AI171's malfunction. Path to peace: Over two years ago, the ethnic violence between the Meiteis and the Kukis altered the landscape of Manipur. The two groups have been geographically separated, which has complicated the movement of people and goods. The government's negotiations with Kuki militant groups are nearing an agreement that would end the blockade and help restore normalcy to the state. Poll watch: The Election Commission collects videos and photos of the entire election process, from checking the voting machines to counting the votes. Last year, it decided to store this footage for a period ranging from three months to a year. However, the EC has revised these guidelines to reduce the retention period to just 45 days after the results are declared, citing 'misuse' of such material. Cool heads: Recently, the government proposed capping air conditioner (AC) temperature settings between 20 and 28 degrees Celsius. In this week's Dis/Agree column, two experts discuss whether this is a sustainable method for conserving energy. Chandra Bhushan, CEO of iFOREST, says the proposed cap, although not a game changer, facilitates essential discussions on an urgent developmental need. 'India cannot afford billions of energy-guzzling ACs. This will break the grid and the environment.' Concurring with Bhushan, Trishna Sarkar, an economics professor, notes that the solution lies in planning cities in ways that mitigate heat islands. This would involve green spaces, buildings designed to remain cool naturally, and an efficient public transport system. Green thumb: India has made a significant investment in green hydrogen as the next major alternative fuel. However, weak export demand, driven by geopolitical instability, is hindering its expansion. My colleague, Aggam Walia, speaks to industry experts to comprehend what is afflicting this emerging sector. A big question mark hangs around India's wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav's fate in the England-India Test series. Will he play the first match today? Yadav has been training hard at the nets. He has proven his mettle. But with a relatively inexperienced batting unit, India may turn to another player, a better batsman, for insurance. Meanwhile, Dwivedi caught up with maestro Sachin Tendulkar, who had much to offer the young team preparing for battle. In his interview, Tendulkar outlined customised solutions for individual top-order batsmen to tackle their potential challenges. That's all for today, folks! Happy weekend-ing! Sonal Gupta Sonal Gupta is a senior sub-editor on the news desk. She writes feature stories and explainers on a wide range of topics from art and culture to international affairs. She also curates the Morning Expresso, a daily briefing of top stories of the day, which won gold in the 'best newsletter' category at the WAN-IFRA South Asian Digital Media Awards 2023. She also edits our newly-launched pop culture section, Fresh Take. ... Read More
Indian Express
4 hours ago
- Sport
- Indian Express
In England, the Indian cricket team starts over
Indian cricket is in uncharted territory on the eve of the first Test of the five-match series in England that starts on Friday. The uncertainty isn't just due to the exit of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, two players whose auras were so large that they became the team's identity. It's also because the baton now falls on a younger lot of players who may not be quite ready yet for the oldest format in the game. The new-look Indian team and the captaincy of Shubman Gill are a leap of faith by selectors, and a big generational jump. The young players in the Test team would do well to remember Kohli's words at the end of an emotional celebration of his first IPL title for RCB: 'It's still five levels below Test cricket. If you want to earn respect in world cricket all over, take up Test cricket, give your heart and soul to it.' The big hole left by the two players has been evident so far in the pre-series build up in England by the local media. Most questions to the players have been about Kohli or Rohit. The large shadow cast on them can be erased by the new-look Indian team by their own performance in the home of Test cricket. Luckily for them, they have their ace bowling trump card in Jasprit Bumrah, even if he is likely to play just three Tests. On the batting front, it will come down to KL Rahul, the senior-most batsman to set the base, Gill the captain to build on it, and Rishabh Pant to trigger consternation in the opposition camp. If the rest of the youngsters, and Karun Nair, a veteran domestic-cricket batsman making a remarkable comeback, can find their feet, then India can test England. The hosts, too, are sporting a depleted bowling attack due to a spate of injuries, and their batting isn't quite a settled unit yet.
