Team India wasted no time in getting their preparations underway as they kicked off their first training session at Lord's a few hours after their arrival in London on Saturday.
Virat Kohli, former Test captain, lauded the team's resilience
Washington Sundar's bold prediction that the visitors would seal the win 'probably in the first session' turned into a haunting soundbite, as England staged a spirited comeback to snatch a 22-run victory and a 2-1 lead in the series.
The police have launched a crackdown against the use of directional loudspeakers (devices that focus sound in a specific direction) at religious structures in Mumbai pursuant to a court order.
India's batting faltered under pressure as they suffered a 22-run defeat in the third Test against England, at Lord's.
As India and England gear up for the first Test at Headingley on June 20, all eyes won't just be on the players, but on the sky.
In vintage Bumrah fashion, the damage was quiet but clinical and unmistakably game-changing.
The BJP's constitution mandates that the party should complete the process of electing block, district and state chiefs before it elects its national president.
Former England all-rounder Moeen Ali sees shades of Virat Kohli in Shubman Gill's aggressive on-field demeanour, but feels the India batter's approach during the Lord's Test may have triggered a stronger response from the hosts.
Names of Bumrah, Jadeja should be considered for India captaincy: Ashwin
IMAGES from Day 2 of the 1st Test between England and India at Headingley in Leeds on Saturday.
Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, Yashasvi Jaiswal, skipper Shubman Gill were among India's Test regulars in action during the second day of the intra-squad match against India A.
Joe Root produced a batting masterclass on way to a milestone 38th hundred as England exploited a jaded Indian bowling attack to stamp their dominance on the fourth Test in Manchester.
'...he's not shown any obvious signs of dismissal and he's played stylishly.'
Former India cricketer Arun Lal believes captain Shubman Gill's patience and self-assurance are rubbing off on the group.
"He is going to be our strike bowler": Sachin Tendulkar on Jasprit Bumrah ahead of Leeds Test against England
'The most important thing for India is to throw the counter punch almost immediately.'
Rachin Ravindra expressed his awe at his 'surreal' two-year journey in cricket.
Ganguly said he would have preferred Arshdeep over Prasidh Krishna.
Despite the ups and downs, The Oval remains a ground of rich memories and monumental moments for Indian cricket.
Fired-up England reduced India to 58/4 chasing 193 for victory in a highly-charged final session on day four on Sunday as a gripping third Test at Lord's.
Joe Root's patient unbeaten 99 led England to 251-4 on an attritional and compelling first day of the third Test against India at Lord's on Thursday.
India will ponder whether they want to include Washington Sundar, who is quite handy with the bat or Kuldeep Yadav, who is a much better wicket-taking option.
Shahzad was apprehended on Sunday by the STF Moradabad unit following inputs about his alleged involvement in cross-border smuggling and espionage activities for the ISI.
'Shubman Gill did not look as technically tight or calm as usual when he came out to bat on the fourth evening, but his team fought so hard on Monday in a fabulous Test.'
Sai Sudharsan made the opportunity count in his comeback game with a fifty while Rishabh Pant suffered another injury as India played the old-fashioned way to reach 264 for four at stumps on Day 1 of the fourth Test in Manchester on Wednesday.
From 2018 to 2025: Gill hopes to take measure of Dukes balls' changing behaviour
As India get set to take on England in a five-match Test series, starting in Leeds on June 20, a look at the upcoming milestone for their top players.
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.
Gill's magnificence. Siraj and Akash's brilliance. Jadeja's class. Jaiswal and Rahul's success. Stokes' toss blunder. Root's failures.
Ravindra Jadeja had played a major role in CSK's IPL triumph last year.
I never thought about playing Test cricket, believed white ball was my forte: Jadeja
In a video shared by the BCCI on 'X', several Indian players, including skipper Gill, shared what comes to mind when they think of playing in England.
Rahane lauded Gill's temperament under pressure, especially after India had lost the opening Test.
Kyle Jamieson also returns to the squad after back surgery in February in a pace attack which includes captain Tim Southee and Matt Henry, who has recovered from injury.
'They can't afford to go 2-0 down so you want your best bowler.'
Was it an injury? A missed opportunity? Captain Shubman Gill has an explanation-but it's not one many are buying.
K L Rahul drove his way to a sublime 47 after England negated India's advantage by totalling 465 in their first innings as the visitors had another ordinary day in the field on Day 3 of the first Test in Leeds on Sunday.
Gill, Rahul score fifties in intra-squad practice match against India A ahead of England Test
India crushed England by 336 runs to level the series at 1-1 on Sunday
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