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India vs England: Sachin Tendulkar recalled his fourth-inning century in Chennai against England in December 2008 as his most memorable hundred. (Reuters/AP)

IND vs ENG: Sachin Tendulkar explains why 2008 Chepauk ton against England is the ‘most meaningful’ of his 100 centuries

June 20, 2025 11:11 IST

IND vs ENG: While unveiling the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy for the India vs England Test series coming up, the Master Blaster said that ton at Chepauk in an epic run-chase is the 'most meaningful' of his career, for the context around it.

A barren run since December 2022 had Labuschagne's Test average take a massive dip from 60 to below 47 this year. (AP)

‘Not at the level we expect’: Australia drop Marnus Labuschagne for first time in six years for 1st West Indies Test

June 20, 2025 09:04 IST

WI vs AUS 1st Test: Australia have made two changes, including the axe of batter Marnus Labuschagne for the first time in six years from the Test XI since he burst onto the scene.

England vs India 1st Test live Streaming

England vs India 1st Test: When and where to watch ENG vs IND match live?

July 2, 2025 10:13 IST

New India skipper Shubman Gill will face baptism by fire as he leads a transitioning India side against England in a 5-match Test series.

IND vs ENG: Since 2022, India’s change seamers have seen their average shooting up to 33.86 and a wicket arriving only once every 53 balls. (BCCI)

IND vs ENG: Behind India’s Test bowling arsenal suffering a decisive plunge in away performances since Edgbaston 2022Subscriber Only

June 20, 2025 09:35 IST

India vs England 2025: The one-off 2022 pounding that cost India their first Test series win on English soil since 2007 would most likely form the early themes of Shubman Gill’s new-age Test side away from home.

India captain Shubman Gill during the intra-squad game in Beckenham. (PHOTO: BCCI via X)

India vs England: From predictability of Bazball to new Indian era in Tests, reasons to watch series

June 19, 2025 23:36 IST

The one stat that stands out is that England have drawn just one game out of 35 Tests with McCullum as coach. There have been 22 wins for England in these 35 games.

Leeds Test preview: With Kuldeep Yadav toiling hard in the nets, and dry conditions expected, will India be tempted to take a punt?Subscriber Only

July 9, 2025 20:09 IST

The sun was out in full glory in Leeds, giving the Indians a 'home away from home' feel and also some unwanted doubts and dilemmas. Prime among them: should Kuldeep be in the playing XI? Here's what unfolded at the nets on the eve of the first Test.

Indian cricket team captain Shubman Gill with teammates during a practice session ahead of the first Test cricket match against England, at Headingley, Leeds, Thursday, June 19, 2025. (ICC via PTI Photo)

England vs India: Sachin Tendulkar, Cheteshwar Pujara explain what it would take to adjust to red-ball cricket so soon after IPL

June 19, 2025 22:02 IST

The first Test begins on Friday in Leeds and it will be interesting to see if the Indian batters can move on from the IPL hangover and get things straight away.

‘I also wanted to bat at that number’: Shubman Gill on slotting in at No.4 in England series

June 19, 2025 21:46 IST

Gill also revealed that he had picked the brains of both his predecessors in Kohli and Rohit Sharma during the IPL in order to prepare for the England series.

India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah bowls during the intra-squad game in Beckenham. (PHOTO: BCCI/X)

In Leeds, Jasprit Bumrah fandom set to peak; Sachin Tendulkar wants him to keep ball on the stumps in first hourSubscriber Only

July 9, 2025 20:09 IST

Bradford's British Asians, a majority of whom have Pakistan roots, are expected to turn out in good numbers at Headingley

Sachin Tendulkar interview: What should Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sai Sudharsan and Karun Nair do to succeed in England Test series?Subscriber Only

June 20, 2025 09:29 IST

The legendary batsman identifies front-foot defense as the key, and presents customised solutions to individual top-order batsmen to address their potential challenges.

‘Winning Test series in England, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa bigger than winning IPL’: Shubman Gill

June 19, 2025 19:21 IST

Gill is set to lead a new-look Indian side, bereft of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and R Ashwin, against England in a 5-match Test series, starting on Friday.

James Anderson and Sachin Tendulkar pose with the newly unveiled trophy – the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. (PHOTO: ECB via X)

New Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy unveiled ahead of India vs England series

June 19, 2025 19:09 IST

The BCCI and ECB had opted to have images of Anderson and Tendulkar on the new Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy in recognition of the contribution of both legends

No Rohit, No Virat and no Ashwin; doesn’t mean it’s going to be any easier, says Ben Stokes

June 19, 2025 18:52 IST

Kohli, Rohit and Ashwin hung up their boots from the longest format in the last few months with Shubman Gill set to lead the transitioning India side in the upcoming 5-match Test series against England.

‘He’s primed to take on the international stage by storm’: Gary Kirsten lauds Shubman Gill

June 19, 2025 17:23 IST

Shubman Gill will lead a transitioning India side against England in a 5-match Test series, set to start on Friday.

KL Rahul: ‘Strange to walk into dressing room without Virat & Rohit, but it’s time to step up’

June 19, 2025 16:57 IST

“Virat and Rohit have been the pillars of Indian cricket for the last decade or so, and not having them around will be a huge miss. In my whole career so far, I have never walked into a team where there is no Virat or Rohit,” said Rahul.

Sachin Tendulkar Pataudi Trophy renaming

Sachin Tendulkar on renaming of India-England Test series: My first phone call was to the Pataudi family to inform themSubscriber Only

June 20, 2025 10:26 IST

Legendary cricketer says after discussions with the family, ICC as well as the Indian and English cricket boards, it was decided to award a trophy to the winning captain, which will be called Pataudi Medal of Excellence.

India beat England 4-1 in the last home series. (BCCI)

ENG vs IND head-to-head record in Tests: England vs India win/loss record; Full list of highest run getters, most wicket takers

June 20, 2025 13:16 IST

ENG vs IND Head to Head Record in Test Matches: Ben Stokes' England will host Shubman Gill's India for the first of five-match Test series at Headingly in Leeds starting from Friday.

‘It’s not going to be easy’: Ravi Shastri on Shubman Gill as he gets set to lead India against England

June 19, 2025 16:35 IST

Gill will lead a new-look India side who are in transition after the retirements of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and R Ashwin in the last few months.

Cheteshwar Pujara explains the challenges and mental skills needed to succeed in England. (BCCI)

Express Interview with Cheteshwar Pujara: – Indian batsmen have to play late, cut out few shots but turnaround time between IPL and Tests not idealSubscriber Only

June 19, 2025 20:29 IST

Pujara believes the first Test pitch at Headingley won’t suit finger spinners but if India play Kuldeep Yadav instead of Ravindra Jadeja, they might worry about their batting depth.

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma with World Test Championship mace. (AP)

‘Chokers tag was not ours to carry’: South Africa skipper Bavuma after historic World Test Championship win

June 19, 2025 13:47 IST

The win over Australia gave South Africa their first major trophy since 1998, when they won the ICC KnockOut Trophy (later rebranded as ICC Championship Trophy).

England pacer Stuart Broad in action. (AP)

How are England going to take 20 Indian wickets? Stuart Broad raises concerns ahead of Test series

June 19, 2025 11:51 IST

Jofra Archer has been ruled out of the first Test due to injury. Mark Wood is set to miss the India series due to injury. England have Chris Woakes, who himself has just begun to come back to competitive cricket after a long rehab. Broad says it’s a worry.

Australia's Marnus Labuschagne and Usman Khawaja in action. (REUTERS)

‘Nightmare’ ‘last-chance saloon’ Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne might not play Ashes, say Ian Healy and Jason Gillespie

June 19, 2025 11:34 IST

Australia play a three-Test series in West Indies from June 25th and the former Australian players believe Khawaja and Labuschagne have to score or get axed for Ashes.

FILE: England's Joe Root in action. (REUTERS)

Joe Root calls return to England team after captaincy ‘difficult and weird’

June 19, 2025 10:49 IST

Of his career tally of 13,006 runs, 3,117 of those have come in the three years and 36 Tests since he was replaced as captain by Ben Stokes.

Gloucestershire openers D'Arcy Short and Miles Hammond got off the pitch due to sunlight hitting them on eyes (Gloucestershire Cricket)

Bizarre ‘Sun Stops Play’ interruption halts T20 Blast match between Kent Spitfires & Gloucestershire in Canterbury

June 19, 2025 09:35 IST

Chasing a modest target of 158, Gloucestershire's openers got off to a confident start before "Sun Stopped Play" at 8:15 PM local time, as the duo of Miles Hammond and D'Arcy Short left the pitch when the sun was shining directly into their eyes.

The incredible Solly bhai story: Gavaskar’s friend, got Tendulkar to Yorkshire and benefactor to hundreds of Indian cricketers in EnglandSubscriber Only

June 19, 2025 08:58 IST

Suleman 'Solly' Adam has hosted, by a conservative estimate, 400 cricketers, including the likes of Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Gavaskar, Dilip Vengsarkar; Solly had boarded a ship to England with just three pounds in his pocket but made money in the petrol-pump business.