Needing 7 to win, Siraj is given the ball and who better than Mr Lion Heart to script India's narrowest win in Test cricket. It takes Siraj a stinging yorker to send Atkinson's stumps flying -- the ball hitting low on the off stump.
As fans celebrated his bold leadership, a black Nike vest he sported during the drinks break has triggered questions about a potential breach of BCCI's apparel deal with Adidas.
India's tour of Bangladesh, which was scheduled for August this year, has been postponed to 2026 'owing to international cricketing commitments', the BCCI announced on Saturday.
Lord's venue promises to be a cracker of a contest, especially with another round in the ongoing rivalry between two modern legends - Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah and England's star batter Joe Root.
Coming off a commanding 336-run win at Edgbaston, Team India not only ended their winless streak at the historic venue, but also levelled the five-match series 1-1 in stunning fashion thanks to Shubman Gill's twin hundreds and a rousing spell from pacer Akash Deep.
India were thoroughly exposed in their 10-wicket loss in the second Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy with the match ending in less than two-and-a-half days as Australia bounced back to level the five-game series 1-1.
Mohammed Shami has made a stunning return to competitive cricket after a year-long injury layoff, excelling for Bengal in their Ranji Trophy victory against Madhya Pradesh. Shami's impressive performance included seven wickets across two innings and a quickfire 37 with the bat, helping Bengal secure a narrow 11-run win.
Gautam Gambhir's appointment will be a mere formality as he is only one to have applied for the coach's post.
It's up to the government to decide whether our team should go to any country or our team should not go to any country, BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla on India's travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy in 2025.
V V S Laxman said the Indian team's aggressive approach is the primary reason behind the wholehearted support they receive anywhere across the globe.
'We've got some solid batsmen in the dressing room. And yeah, it's exciting in every way.'
'The more you bat in England, the better it is because you never feel you are set in England.'
A veterans' cricket match involving India and Pakistan in the World Championship of Legends in London on Sunday has been cancelled after Indian players, including Shikhar Dhawan, refused to be a part of it citing the Pahalgam terror attack in April.
As Indian cricketer KL Rahul spends Father's Day away in England with Team India
It's unbelievable because I was waiting for a long time: Siraj on his six-wicket haul
BCCI announced a whopping Rs 125 crore prize money for the Indian cricket team for winning the T20 World Cup 2024.
'The most important thing for India is to throw the counter punch almost immediately.'
It seems Team India is balancing pre-tournament preparations with exploring the vibrant city.
It turned out to be a memorable evening for the players, many of whom experienced such a rapturous welcome for the first time in their lives.
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Can Shubman Gill and his men rewrite the script once more? The answer begins unrolling on July 23.
Here's wishing the OG 'Captain Fantastic' a very Happy Birthday.
The victory parade of the T20 World Cup winning Indian team finally commenced after a delay of more than two hours in Mumbai on Thursday.
'I just think we'll find another way to do it.'
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.
It is understood that the Test squad will be leaving from Mumbai few days after the series and just like it happened during the last tour of South Africa, the BCCI could have a four-day game between India and India A, which people in the know of things feel will provide Rohit Sharma's men with quality match simulation.
As India prepares to take on England in the first Test at Leeds, all eyes will be on pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah.
India's historic first-ever Test win at Edgbaston by a massive 336 runs after losing the first Test was a triumph of Grit, Resilience, Excellence, Aggressiveness, and Tactfulness, a truly GREAT performance that will be remembered for years, asserts veteran cricket correspondent K R Nayar.
Ravi Shastri cautions India about resting Bumrah in second Test against England
I was never a believer in road shows, lives of people far more important: Gautam Gambhir
'With a new generation stepping up, Team India is not just carrying forward a legacy -- they are writing a new chapter in our cricketing history.'
Bhai, tune kya batting kiya hai, kamaal ka batting kiya tune'
If series is on the line and Bumrah is fit, he has to play: Ian Bell
PM Modi congratulated Rohit Sharma for his "splendid captaincy" and praised Virat Kohli for his performance in the final match.
"Not make him bowl more than 12-13 overs a day": Ganguly on utilizing Bumrah on England tour
'Shubman Gill is a great thinker and player, but man management will be key to his leadership success.'
The Prime Minister has organised a reception for the team at his residence at 11 am.
The Indian team also made history at Headingley in the series opener, with five centuries scored in a Test match.
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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