India endured arguably their worst day on the field on Day 3 of the Manchester Test as Joe Root's record-breaking 150 put the hosts in complete command.
India should seriously consider playing Kuldeep but it will be selection dilemma: Harmison
'Bumrah bowled brilliantly in both the ODI and T20 World Cups. Siraj is also in the same league. To protect him from injuries'
So far in the four matches of the ongoing five-match series against the Three Lions, India Test captain Shubman Gill has managed to score 722 runs in the eight innings at an average of 90.25.
'You have the best fast bowler in the world and you make him sit out after seven days of rest. It is something very hard to believe.'
India may have made tactical errors, but former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar believes the bigger culprit was the weather.
India, Australia and England are likely to be joined by South Africa, New Zealand and Sri Lanka in the top division, while Pakistan, the West Indies, Zimbabwe, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Ireland will be placed in the second division.
Plenty of adrenaline-packed action to catch on OTT this week.
Shubman Gill had fired a verbal salvo at Zak Crawley during the Lord's Test after he and his opening partner Ben Duckett arrived 90 seconds late to the crease.
Jadeja was taking singles off fourth or fifth ball of each over, but Kumble felt that he could have taken some risk against a few slower bowlers.
What are you going to watch on OTT this week? Sukanya Verma lists your options.
Former wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta highlighted the slope at Lord's as a significant factor, especially for the Indian players, who have never played before at this venue.
The former India wicketkeeper believes the game still had some cricket left in it and that India had earned the right to continue batting.
Kumble suggested that Bumrah could manage his workload by skipping India's upcoming home series instead.
Poor writing, unrealistic plot points, and weak performances drag Sarzameen down, sighs Syed Firdaus Ashraf.
Rohit slammed 92 runs off just 41 balls, which was laced with eight maximums and seven boundaries in his innings at a strike rate of 224.39
Wondering where to catch some overlooked, understated gems. Here are some OTT recommendations for you.
Spin great Anil Kumble praised Nitish Kumar Reddy's showing with the ball on Day 1 of the Lord's Test on Thursday.
Micro dramas -- typically 30 seconds to one to two minutes long per episode -- are designed for mobile-first audiences.
Salman, Sirens, Seoul sisters, the OTT menu this week is as diverse as it gets.
Shubman Gill's early days as India's Test captain have stirred intense debate -- not just for his on-field decisions, but for a noticeable shift in persona.
As COVID-19 cases rise again across India, Nita Ambani was seen reinforcing safety protocols in a moment that quickly went viral.
Disney Star creates new viewership record in high-voltage India Pak match
Action, romance, comedy, it's raining masala entertainment on OTT this week.
Special Ops 2 captures the spirit of the modern-day spy thriller and runs with it, observes Deepa Gahlot.
Captain Gill will be looking to get India back to their best in red ball cricket and he has 'Let you actions lead the way.'
Virat Kohli said nothing is more satisfying than excelling in Test cricket.
Former England batter Jonathan Trott impressed by India skipper's Gill's poise on Day 1 of 2nd Test.
'I was body-shamed but I never let it get to me.' 'As an influencer, I wanted to show other girls that confidence matters more than size.'
'...I believe he has all the raw materials to become a really good leader.'
'I try to stay calm on the day of my event. I don't think too much about it. I just focus on giving my 100%. I try to stay relaxed, eat good food, and rest well.'
Karun Nair has got starts in majority of his six innings in England but he has not been able to convert them into something substantial.
The state government has planned a formal felicitation ceremony at the iconic steps of the Vidhana Soudha.
While former Australian opener Matthew Hayden reckons series will go India's way, two former India players believe otherwise.
Harbhajan Singh sparked a social media storm with his controversial remarks on Mahendra Singh Dhoni's fan following, drawing comparisons with other cricketers.
Mistry may work for some, but also raises the question about mental illness being treated as a means of amusement for audiences, notes Deepa Gahlot.
RCB are chasing a top-two finish for the first time since 2016 as they head into the final stages of the league phase.
Looking at the OTT releases coming up this summer.
'I had not even realised I had done almost 100 films.'
Horrors of the mind and modern technology rock the OTT this week.
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