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Time of India
2 days ago
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- Time of India
IND vs ENG: 'Nightmare for England' - Social media reacts to Yashasvi Jaiswal's smashing century
23-year-old India opener continued his prolific Test form, notching up his fifth Test century on Day 1 of the first Test against England at Headingley on Friday. Jaiswal brought up his hundred in 144 balls, blending maturity with his trademark flair as he struck 16 fours and a six in yet another commanding display. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The 23-year-old left-hander has rapidly become one of India's most reliable red-ball batters in the post-Kohli and Rohit era. This was his third Test ton against England, following two centuries in the home series last year where he finished as the leading run-scorer. Jaiswal has emerged as a persistent headache for England's bowlers, adapting seamlessly to conditions both at home and away. Opening the game for India at Headingley, Jaiswal anchored India's innings after KL Rahul's dismissal at 42, building a steady partnership with captain Shubman Gill, who contributed a fluent half-century. His knock not only laid a solid foundation for India in this new-look Test side but also signaled his intent to be a prominent figure as the team rebuilds its batting unit in a new era. Yashasvi Jaiswal's Coach on England Prep, Opening Partner, & Playing Under Gill Following his exciting ton, fans shared their excitement on social media, with messages of praise pouring in from all sides. Some hailed him as young superstar, with others nicknaming him as 'Mr. consistent'. The youngsters exploits have helped India to a solid start, despite an underwhelming end to the first session, as India lost Rahul and Sai Sudharsan in quick succession. Poll What do you think about India's batting depth post-Kohli and Rohit? Stronger than ever Still rebuilding Worrying signs Fans react to Yashasvi Jaiswal's thrilling century
Time of India
3 days ago
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- Time of India
'Test cricket was so much better with Virat Kohli': Nasser Hussain reflects on India great's impact as new era begins under Shubman Gill
Virat Kohli NEW DELHI: As India embarked on a new chapter in their Test cricket journey under Shubman Gill at Headingley on Friday, the absence of Virat Kohli loomed large, both emotionally and in cricketing conversation. Former England captain Nasser Hussain paid a glowing tribute to Kohli, calling him one of the defining forces in modern-day Test cricket. Live Score: India vs England, 1st Test Day 1 During Sky Sports' pre-match show ahead of the first Test of the Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy, the anchor mentioned the desire to see Kohli one last time in England. Hussain responded with heartfelt admiration. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! 'Test match cricket is so much better when Kohli was playing,' Hussain said. 'We will move on - we moved on from Gavaskar to Tendulkar to Kohli and maybe now to Gill. But Kohli added so much to this game of cricket.' Poll Do you think India can thrive without Kohli in the long run? Yes, absolutely Yes, but it will take time No, they will struggle Not sure Hussain recalled a powerful moment from the Lord's Test in 2021, where Kohli fired up his players on the final morning. 'He was in the huddle pointing at every Indian player, telling them to unleash hell on that England batting lineup. And they did. That side became a mirror image of Kohli - the feistiness of Siraj, Bumrah, Shami... in-your-face cricket.' Shubman's Big Test Begins! India's Probable XI & Stokes' Mind Games | ENG vs IND 1st Test Preview India, without Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and R Ashwin, were put in to bat after England won the toss. Sai Sudharsan made his Test debut, while Karun Nair returned after eight years. Gill confirmed Sudharsan would bat at No. 3. 'Preparation has been amazing… Sai makes his debut, Karun comes in,' Gill said at the toss. The match marks not just the start of a new series, but the symbolic beginning of India's post-Kohli era. Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
India.com
14-06-2025
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- India.com
Who Did What In India vs India A: Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, Shardul Thakur Shine In Closed-Door Match
photoDetails english 2915750 Updated:Jun 14, 2025, 08:51 AM IST 1. Shubman Gill Begins Captaincy Era with Confident Fifty 1 / 20 New skipper Shubman Gill silenced critics with a stylish half-century, gaining much-needed momentum ahead of the England Test series where he averages just 14.66 on English soil. 2. KL Rahul Continues Red-Hot Form in England 2 / 20 KL Rahul extended his sublime run with another composed fifty—adding to his earlier 116 vs England Lions—making a strong case for a crucial middle-order role in the England Tests. 3. Shardul Thakur Stakes Claim as India's Seam All-Rounder 3 / 20 Using swing-friendly conditions, Shardul Thakur picked key wickets and reminded selectors of his English experience—outperforming rival Nitish Reddy in the intra-squad selection race. 4. India Pays Tribute to Ahmedabad Plane Crash Victims 4 / 20 A minute's silence and black armbands marked a sombre start as Team India mourned the Air India crash victims—showing unity and compassion before battle. 5. No Live Streaming? Here's Why Fans Were Left in the Dark 5 / 20 Unlike the England Lions matches, the BCCI declared this a 'closed intra-squad game'—meaning no live streaming, scorecard, or media access, sparking widespread fan curiosity online. 6. Karun Nair's Earlier 204 Adds Pressure on Batting Contenders 6 / 20 Although not in action on Day 1, Karun Nair's double century in a prior warm-up has made selection trickier—especially for top-order hopefuls like Abhimanyu Easwaran and Sai Sudharsan. 7. Eyes on Nitish Reddy as Selection Tensions Build 7 / 20 Despite a quiet Day 1, young Nitish Kumar Reddy remains in contention for the seam-bowling all-rounder slot—making his duel with Thakur one to watch throughout the match. 8. Beckenham Conditions Aid Seamers Early On 8 / 20 Seamers like Thakur made early breakthroughs thanks to overcast skies and green-top conditions—echoing the challenges India will face at Headingley, Lord's, and The Oval. 9. Coach Gambhir Absent Due to Family Emergency 9 / 20 Head coach Gautam Gambhir missed Day 1 due to his mother's health emergency—though his tactical blueprint remains central to India's red-ball reboot post-Kohli and Rohit era. 10. Final Test Dress Rehearsal Before June 20 at Leeds 10 / 20 This intra-squad match is India's only remaining prep before the 1st Test vs England at Leeds—making every run, wicket, and tactical decision pivotal in shaping the playing XI. 11 / 20 12 / 20 13 / 20 14 / 20 15 / 20 16 / 20 17 / 20 18 / 20 19 / 20 20 / 20
Time of India
16-05-2025
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- Time of India
Who will lead India cricket team in Test format? Ravichandran Ashwin backs Bumrah and Jadeja amid Gill buzz
With Indian cricket team ODI and T20 captain Rohit Sharma stepping away from Test cricket and former captain Virat Kohli also retiring from the longest format, India now finds itself at a crucial turning point. Head coach Gautam Gambhir and the selection committee have to choose its new red-ball captain ahead of the five-match home series against England starting on June 20, 2025. 25-year-old Shubman Gill is currently seen as the top choice, but veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has reminded everyone that names like Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja deserve equal attention. Is it too soon for Shubman Gil to take the mantle as the Indian Test format captain? Indian opening batter Shubman Gill is being groomed for leadership and has already led Gujarat Titans in the IPL. According to recent reports, Gill met head coach Gautam Gambhir and could be officially announced as the Test captain before the England series. His calm presence and strong performances make him a promising option. But Ashwin believes it's too early to hand him full control. He feels Gill could serve as an understudy to someone more experienced. 'Why not make him learn from a senior first?' he said on his YouTube channel. The 38-year-old off-spin bowler also put forward Jasprit Bumrah, who has led India in three Tests, as a strong candidate. Despite past back injuries, Ashwin compared Bumrah to Australia's Pat Cummins, who also had injury troubles but now captains in all formats. Then there's Ravindra Jadeja, now India's most experienced red-ball player after Rohit and Kohli's retirement. He has over 300 wickets and 3000-plus runs but has never captained the Test team. His venture as the captain for Chennai Super Kings in the IPL is regarded as quite underwhelming. Still, Ashwin thinks Jadeja's all-round quality and experience make him a serious option. May 6: Shubman Gill met chief selector Ajit AgarkarMay 7: Rohit Sharma retired from Test cricketMay 12: Virat Kohli retired from Test 19: Shubman Gill had a meeting with Gautam Gambhir at his residence for 4-5 hours when Delhi Capitals hosted Gujarat… He even suggested something new, asking each contender to present their long-term vision for Indian Test cricket, like they do in the Australian cricket team. That way, the captain isn't just picked on instinct, but also on ideas and leadership qualities. As the selectors prepare for a big decision, Ashwin's comments have added weight to the conversation. Gill may be in pole position, but the calls to back someone with more experience, especially in the post-Kohli and post-Rohit era cannot be ignored.
Time of India
15-05-2025
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- Time of India
'Pity the person who has to follow ...': Atherton on player set to replace Virat Kohli at No.4 for England Tests
The country needs to find a quick fix to the no 4 spot left vacant by the retirement of Virat Kohli from tests (Image via X/@HouseOf_Cricket) With Virat Kohli no longer part of the Indian Test contingent, India is forced to answer a question that many find difficult to answer - who will take the number 4 spot in the team? The fact that India was blessed enough for decades as two gifted players making the role their own, in over three decades, the country will be without a confirmed played that fits into the No. 4 role. Speaking of the same, former England cricketer Michael Atherton shared his concerns on what lies ahead for India and the one Indian that assumes the No.4 role. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! While squad rebuilds and overhauls are necessary in the course of a team's development, India will find it rather difficult to adjust to life without star man Kohli, opined Atherton. With Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar marking their respective eras in the role, Team India heads to England without a confirmed batter to come in fourth. Kohli and Sachin have a combined 25,151 runs across 323 games. Virat Kohli was always a VIBE during India's practice sessions Speaking to Sky Sports, the former England international said, "We're not sure who is going to take his place at No. 4 yet, and you kind of pity the person who has to follow because you've just had about 15 years of Kohli and before that, it was Sachin Tendulkar." The veteran also added that this time period feels as if a new cycle of the World Test Championship is beckoning. Poll Who do you think should take the No. 4 spot in the Indian Test team post-Kohli? Karan Nair Shreyas Iyer KL Rahul Shubman Gill Heaping more praise on India's favorite No. 18, Atherton said that he enjoyed each of his 123 Tests and that he found it near impossible to take his eyes off of the 36-year-old as he did his magic from the crease. Kohli called time on his Test career on May 12, Monday, as he took to Instagram to post a an emotional message to communicate his decision. Is Shubman Gill India's best option at 4? While Michael Atherton pities the man who will come in at fourth for India in the post-Kohli era, the country will have to call upon a savior to help them out of this fix. Shubman Gill and KL Rahul are the most likely swaps for India, with the former consistently coming in at no 3 in recent times. The youngster has also been tipped to lead the side in England. As for Rahul, the frequency with which teams have made use of him to act as the fix to all batting problems forces one to consider the plausibility of his inclusion. Other, less likely alternatives for the role are Shreyas Iyer , Karan Nair and Sarfaraz Khan. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
