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Siraj became the 298th player to play Test cricket for India
Ahead of the 2nd Test starting on Wednesday, July 2, former Australian cricketer Brad Haddin had some advice for Gill, as the visitors look to level the five-match Test series.
'For us, and for Indian Test cricket going into the future, this will rank right at the top.'
Gill earns glory with maiden double hundred, puts India on top in second Test
Thakur, who resumed Day 3 unbeaten, brought up his century with ease, reinforcing his case as the ideal seam-bowling all-rounder ahead of the Leeds Test.
'Bring the deficit down to about 60 and then take it 10 runs at a time.'
'Why let England know what's coming and what's not? Why not keep it under wraps and make them guess?'
Mohammed Siraj is a beautiful story that can always invoke an entire gamut of emotions -- sadness for the tragedies he has endured, thrill for the way he is attaining mastery over his craft and joy for his success at the highest level.
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.
'...he's not shown any obvious signs of dismissal and he's played stylishly.'
'He is one of the most valuable players in India.'
Bumrah was on Thursday ruled out of the upcoming T20 World Cup due to a back stress fracture.
Not only is Prasidh Krishna picking wickets with quiet consistency, he is also frugal with conceding runs.
Gujarat Titans eye top-two finish as struggling LSG look to salvage pride
'Folks - your Test captain, Shubman Gill.'
Pandya's inclusion obviously adds firepower to batting and he can also open the bowling if necessary.
In all likelihood, Jasprit Bumrah could be given a break for the second Test to be played at Edgbaston from July 2 and return for the third Test, to be held at Lord's from July 10-14.
Harbhajan feels Siraj can pip Ishant for a place in the final XI.
While the young Indian team showed great resolve to earn a creditable draw in England, the series exposed several weaknesses that need urgent attention.
The usually mobbed Indian cricket team likes training in a relaxed atmosphere and that was evident in their body language as the players went about their business in their only practice session at the Kent County Cricket Ground before the fourth Test in Manchester.
India Head Coach Gautam Gambhir addressed the crow as Team India were hosted by the Indian High Commission in London on Monday
After hundreds upon hundreds of runs on flat tracks in the ongoing series so far, it took the green top at The Oval to finally produce the best day of the Indian summer, on the fifth and last Friday of the Test series.
India pacer Prasidh Krishna relished the banter with 'good mate' Joe Root on Day 2 of the fifth and final Test, and said riling up England's batting mainstay was part of the team's plans.
Former Australia captain Michael Clarke believes India is in "safe hands" and has "enough talent" to trounce England, but it will all come down to how the young-looking squad will leave a mark in the series on a territory known for being "tough".
Was it an injury? A missed opportunity? Captain Shubman Gill has an explanation-but it's not one many are buying.
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.
'Whenever India bowls, Reiffel feels it's not out. Whenever India bats, he feels it's out.'
England lead 2-1 in the series and victory at Old Trafford would seal it.
'These quicks are dominating every day,' the skipper tweeted.
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His skipper Virat Kohli on the day mostly used him in short bursts and the plan was to hit one area consistently in order to create pressure.
Jasprit Bumrah termed the desire to represent India in the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028 as a motivating factor for him.
Siraj termed the delivery that got Ross Taylor out a 'dream' for any bowler
This was the first time in five years that India had put down so many chances in an innings.
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.
But in their pursuit of glory, both leaders must find a way to address the issues at hand.
As India gears up for crucial upcoming matches, the spotlight is firmly on the bowling department amid injury concerns surrounding Jasprit Bumrah.
Despite living in close proximity to the series venues, Kohli is expected to remain absent not just on the field, but off it too.
Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna's excellent spell with the ball and Sai Sudharsan's fluent fifty inspired Gujarat Titans to a convincing 36-run victory against Mumbai Indians.
