In his bail plea filed recently before the Thane magistrate's court, Verma pleaded innocence, contending that the allegations, even though serious, "are subject to proof beyond reasonable doubt during trial".
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.
Kuldeep for Shardul could be the only change at Edgbaston as India eye parity
Shubman Gill walked out at Edgbaston with questions swirling around his captaincy - and answered them with his bat
India's batting faltered under pressure as they suffered a 22-run defeat in the third Test against England, at Lord's.
Star Sports, the official broadcasters in India, tweeted a clip of Brook playing mind games with Krishna.
Virat Kohli, former Test captain, lauded the team's resilience
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.
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.
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.
This achievement makes him the third Indian to surpass 3000 runs and claim over 250 wickets in Tests.
Shubman Gill was deemed Rohti's long-term successor and was crowned the new Test skipper.
Rachin Ravindra make a strong start to his Indian Premier League career
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.
Despite the ups and downs, The Oval remains a ground of rich memories and monumental moments for Indian cricket.
San Francisco's Allen hits record 19 sixes in MLC season opener
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.
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.
In vintage Bumrah fashion, the damage was quiet but clinical and unmistakably game-changing.
Former India cricketer Arun Lal believes captain Shubman Gill's patience and self-assurance are rubbing off on the group.
'...he's not shown any obvious signs of dismissal and he's played stylishly.'
IMAGES from Day 2 of the 1st Test between England and India at Headingley in Leeds on Saturday.
'The most important thing for India is to throw the counter punch almost immediately.'
Rachin Ravindra becomes youngest recipient of Sir Richard Hadlee Medal
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.
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.
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.
"He is going to be our strike bowler": Sachin Tendulkar on Jasprit Bumrah ahead of Leeds Test against England
'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.'
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.
Ganguly said he would have preferred Arshdeep over Prasidh Krishna.
Names of Bumrah, Jadeja should be considered for India captaincy: Ashwin
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.
From 2018 to 2025: Gill hopes to take measure of Dukes balls' changing behaviour
Gill's magnificence. Siraj and Akash's brilliance. Jadeja's class. Jaiswal and Rahul's success. Stokes' toss blunder. Root's failures.
Jadeja shared a snapshot of the NCA on his Instagram story
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.
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.
Rahane lauded Gill's temperament under pressure, especially after India had lost the opening Test.
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