'...I believe he has all the raw materials to become a really good leader.'
How the Indian players fared in the five-Test series in England.
I expected seam and swing in England but on tracks like these only discipline helps: Akash Deep
Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly found themselves reliving old memories - this time from the sidelines.
IMAGES from Day 2 of the 1st Test between England and India at Headingley in Leeds on Saturday.
'We all know what Stokes is capable of, but it's great to have your leader being able to grab the ball like that and showing you the way sometimes.'
Bhai, tune kya batting kiya hai, kamaal ka batting kiya tune'
'Watching him bat this innings is like watching the MCC coaching manual in action.'
'There is a reason why wickets often fall after a change of bowling. It forces the batter to recalibrate. That variability isn't available to Shubman Gill with his current crop'
Barring Jasprit Bumrah, who got five wickets in England's first innings, none of the other bowlers looked penetrative as the hosts chased down a target of 371 with minimum fuss.
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Anderson said India have put together a "strong squad" for the series in England following retirements of batting greats Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.
'With a young and dynamic squad, this tour represents a significant turning point for Indian cricket.'
Kuldeep Yadav is spending more time with Ravindra Jadeja on the tour of England
Despite living in close proximity to the series venues, Kohli is expected to remain absent not just on the field, but off it too.
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'Folks - your Test captain, Shubman Gill.'
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Joe Root is not only inching closer to Sachin Tendulkar's World record tally of 15,921 Test runs, he also has a shot at overtaking Rahul Dravid's record for the highest-ever batting average in India-England Tests.
As Team India gear up for the much-anticipated Test series against England starting on Friday, several players in the squad will draw confidence from their county cricket experience.
It is now-or-never for the now senior-most superstar batter to produce an all-timer series that justifies his talent.
IMAGES from Day 1 of the 1st Test between England and India at Headingley in Leeds on Friday
In a video shared on BCCI's X handle, the playing were seen performing intense drills as they prepped ahead of the opening Test against England.
Gambhir, a former BJP MP, was effusive in his praise for the Indian cricket board for inviting the three chiefs of the armed forces to attend the IPL title clash, saying, 'It's an unbelievable step.'
Monty Panesar claimed India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah will be a big threat for England's batters.
Led by Shubman Gill, a defiant India put on a mentally strong and technically disciplined response to keep the series alive with England 2-1 up. While there were plenty of positives to take forward, a few concerns continue to linger as the series heads to a decider at The Oval.
The series, to commence on June 20, will be played at Headingley in Leeds, Edgbaston in Birmingham, Lord's and The Oval in London, and Old Trafford in Manchester.
Yashasvi Jaiswal entered the first Test against England at Headingley with a sparkling century. He exited it under intense scrutiny - not for his batting, but for a torrid time in the slip cordon.
A superb unbeaten century from Ollie Pope helped drag England back into the first Test against India at Headingley on Saturday, with the home side closing Day 2 on 209/3.
Pant now has three Test centuries on English soil.
Mighty impressed with Shubman Gill's footwork in difficult English conditions, former India skipper Sourav Ganguly is expecting the young skipper to score truckloads of runs in away conditions
India pacer Prasidh Krishna says he has learned to "switch on" as per the team's requirements and is now looking to carry his rich IPL form on to the tour of England.
Shubman Gill is enjoying a 'honeymoon period' as India's Test captain but there will be more pressure on him in the days to come, feels former India skipper Sourav Ganguly.
'But I think if you look at a rebuilding sort of phase, I think India can cope with it better than most other teams'
England head coach Brendon McCullum believes India have arrived well-prepared and full of belief for the upcoming five-match Test series
'To have that drive to make a comeback to the Indian team despite all the hardships is commendable.'
Southee had retired from international cricket in December, 2024, as New Zealand's all-time leading wicket-taker.
'Even if he is being hard on you, you know that it's not coming from his heart, it is coming from a team perspective.'
As questions swirled around dropped catches, poor captaincy calls, and a one-dimensional bowling attack, former players didn't hold back.
Conceding that India could not get the first innings score they were looking in the first Test against England, batting coach Sitanshu Kotak felt Rishabh Pant's stroke-filled 134 was different from his usual aggressive knock.
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