'If I am asked to do a certain thing, but I get criticised from outside for it, it is okay.'
Virat Kohli, former Test captain, lauded the team's resilience
The 24-year-old pacer, handed his maiden international cap, is being hailed as a 'good replacement' by former India quick Varun Aaron
Siraj, Krishna, Akash Shine as India's Pace Future Takes Shape
The second Test is scheduled to begin in Birmingham from Wednesday.
A historic maiden women's T20 series victory over England already assured, India failed to end the series on a high, losing the inconsequential fifth and final match by five wickets in a last-ball thriller, in Birmingham, on Saturday.
In every Test match Root plays, the prolific right-hander continues chasing legends and breaking records - and more milestones could be within reach during the second Test against India at Edgbaston.
Siraj took a six wicket haul in the first innings and got rid of Zak Crawley in the final hour on day five.
'...he's not shown any obvious signs of dismissal and he's played stylishly.'
Yashasvi Jaiswal etched another batting record to his name as he became the joint-fastest Indian to go past 2000 Test runs.
Head coach Brendon McCullum and spin bowling coach Jeetan Patel were seen having a long conversation with Ali.
Mohammed Siraj produced a stellar display across five gruelling Tests to prove that he possesses both the heart and the craft to lead India's pace battery.
The match-winning haul at Edgbaston holds a special place for pacer Akash Deep.
Former India cricketer Arun Lal believes captain Shubman Gill's patience and self-assurance are rubbing off on the group.
Post-lunch, Pant brought up his half-century with a single before launching his third maximum, cementing his reputation as one of the game's most fearless stroke-makers in red-ball cricket.
Canadian forward Olivia Smith, 20, is the first female player to break the seven-figure barrier.
Images from Day 4 of the second Test between England and India at Edgbaston, in Birmingham, on Saturday.
A day before the much-anticipated India vs Pakistan clash in the World Championship of Legends Cricket 2025, several former India cricketers have reportedly pulled out of the fixture, fearing backlash from fans.
India captain Shubman Gill surpassed Rahul Dravid's record for most runs by an Indian batter in a Test series in England.
When asked about his views on the cancelled match between the fierce rivals, Lee addressed the 'tough question' with a neutral stance.
'They can't afford to go 2-0 down so you want your best bowler.'
This isn't just a Test match - it's a test of Shubman Gill's leadership, temperament, and decision-making.
I expected seam and swing in England but on tracks like these only discipline helps: Akash Deep
India coach Amol Muzumdar credited the landmark achievement of clinching a first-ever women's T20I series win over England to the Women's Premier League, saying it has played an "integral part" in the progress of the players.
Glimpses from around India that will make you smile and cry.
Siraj, who bowled 185.3 overs in five Tests, ended with 23 wickets and his nine-for in the final Test at the Oval earned India a memorable series levelling six-run win over England.
Gill earns glory with maiden double hundred, puts India on top in second Test
Gill second successive ton as skipper takes India to 310 for 5
'When Bumrah is not bowling, we should go on the defensive and keep them all tied up.' 'Just stop the flow of runs and wickets will fall.'
'Hopefully, we can finish this match on a great note.'
How the Indian players fared in the five-Test series in England.
Expressing his thoughts on the unpredictability of life, the pacer philosophically said, no one knows what will happen the next moment.
'I would love to go to the place where was I born and grew up in. The nearest I came to visiting Junagarh was when I played the Dilip Sardesai benefit game in Ahmedabad.'
'I wouldn't bowl to him (Gill) in England, that's for sure.'
'I think the partnership between me and Washington was very important.'
Indian captain Shubman Gill and his teammates also revelled in the win and expressed their pride and joy on social media handles.
What makes this team special is their ability to fight till the end, asserts veteran cricket correspondent K R Nayar. This team has announced that England's standard is not alarmingly high and, unlike in the past, they can be beaten on their home wickets, asserts veteran cricket correspondent K R Nayar.
Pacer Anshul Kamboj has been added to the India squad in England as cover for Akash Deep and Arshdeep Singh
'The quality of Bumrah is exceptional. What he has been able to do is just unbelievable so far'
The Tata Group-owned airline, grappling with disruptions following the fatal plane crash on June 12 in Ahmedabad, said the objective of reducing flights on 18 international routes is to restore schedule stability and minimise last-minute inconvenience to passengers.
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