The India skipper will be eyeing the great Don Bradman's 88-year-old record for most runs by a captain in a Test series.
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.
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.
True to form, Pant brought up his seventh Test hundred in the most Pant-esque way possible, with a soaring one-handed six off Shoaib Bashir. A
'...he's not shown any obvious signs of dismissal and he's played stylishly.'
Despite the ups and downs, The Oval remains a ground of rich memories and monumental moments for Indian cricket.
"He is going to be our strike bowler": Sachin Tendulkar on Jasprit Bumrah ahead of Leeds Test against England
"Fearless in unity. Boundless in strength. India's shield is her people. There's no room for terrorism in this world. We're ONE TEAM! Jai Hind," Tendulkar posted
After a brilliant 269 in 387 balls in the first innings, Gill was dismissed for an entertaining 161 off 162 balls with 13 fours and 8 sixes. His runs came at a strike rate of 99.38.
An injury-plagued India could be forced to depart from their preferred template when they takes on a reinvigorated England in the fourth Test starting in Manchester on Wednesday.
The Cricket fraternity extended wishes to 'Master Blaster' and India's 'God of Cricket', Sachin Tendulkar, as he turned 52 on Thursday.
'...If Shubman Gill had that kind of a fiery side to him, we would have seen it a little earlier. You don't have to show it when you're the captain.
This series begins a potentially era-defining period for Stokes and England coach Brendon McCullum, having enjoyed plenty of highs and lows over the past few years, with the Ashes series in Australia next up in the Test format, starting in November.
'We have done everything in our power to help him take his game to the next level and become a star player.'
'A cricketer, a doctor, and a comic walk into a conversation about timing,' Sachin noted.
Here's wishing the OG 'Captain Fantastic' a very Happy Birthday.
Across five fiercely contested Tests, more than 7,000 runs were scored, including a record-equalling 21 individual centuries. Every match stretched into a gripping fifth day. The sun shone, the stands were full, and the cricket -- emotional, enthralling, and endlessly unpredictable -- captured imaginations around the world.
Who do you think should be part of the Indian team for the first Test against England?
Glimpses of Sachin Tendulkar's shikara ride with his wife and daughter on the Dal Lake in Srinagar.
Will Sai Sudarshan or Abhimanyu Easwaran bat at No. 3?
Chappell said Kohli's exit from Tests marks a "seismic shift in energy".
Former England soccer captain David Beckham officially received Knighthood from King Charles III on Saturday. He was honoured for his outstanding contribution to sport and charity.
Shubman Gill scored a record-breaking 269 and their seamers struck early to put the tourists in a commanding position at Edgbaston on Thursday.
It won't be easy for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to remain fit and find a place in India's ODI World Cup squad in 2027, said former captain Sourav Ganguly.
India are yet to win a Test in Birmingham in nearly six decades -- boasting of a dismal record of seven losses and one draw in eight attempts.
Watching a young Sachin Tendulkar excelling against spinners Arshad Ayub and Venkatapathy Raju on a rank-turner in a Ranji Trophy match convinced him about the bright future of his junior teammate, recalled former India captain Dilip Vengsarkar.
Hussain recalled the Lord's Test in 2021 and Virat's 'pep talk' to fire up his players on the final morning as the visitors thrashed the hosts and registered a memorable win.
If series is on the line and Bumrah is fit, he has to play: Ian Bell
The Indian team also made history at Headingley in the series opener, with five centuries scored in a Test match.
Saeed Ajmal opened up on dismissing legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar in international cricket, saying that it was a very happy moment for him
While former Australian opener Matthew Hayden reckons series will go India's way, two former India players believe otherwise.
Bollywood celebs show you how to look great this summer.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru said they were 'deeply anguished' by the incident and promptly adjusted their programme once they were made aware of the situation.
If history is anything to go by, Leeds always has room for a little magic.
Shubman Gill is enjoying a 'honeymoon period' as India's Test captain but there will be more pressure on him in the days to come, feels former India skipper Sourav Ganguly.
Yorkshire hasn't forgotten Vinod Kambli. He remains part of its rich cricketing folklore
Legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar paid a heartfelt tribute to his 'old foe' James Anderson, calling it a "joy to watch" him bowl
On July 13, 2002, the Indian cricket team achieved an extraordinary victory on foreign soil by defeating a formidable England side in their own backyard to clinch the Natwest Tri-Series, which also featured Sri Lanka.
Sachin Tendulkar enjoys his time at Kaziranga National Park.
Former England opener Mark Butcher feels the Indian Test captain has taken ownership of Virat Kohli's No 4 spot quite comfortably despite the 'enormous scrutiny'.
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