Author: Virat Verma

Day 3 of the ongoing first Test between India and England at Leeds ended with rain interruptions. Throughout the match, rain has made several appearances, affecting the flow of play. As a result, fans are now eagerly waiting to know how the weather will behave on Day 4. Will rain continue to play the villain in the IND vs ENG clash? If rain returns, which team currently holds the edge? And if there’s no interruption, what target should India set to aim for victory? Let’s answer all these questions. Low Chances of Rain on Day 4 at Headingley Rain is…

After the end of Day 1 in the first Test between India and England, cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar raised an interesting question: Who will be the third centurion in this innings? Watching the match at Headingley brought back memories of the famous 2002 Test at the same venue, where Tendulkar, along with Sourav Ganguly and Rahul Dravid, scored centuries. That match marked India’s last Test victory at Leeds. So far in this Test, Yashasvi Jaiswal and captain Shubman Gill have already scored hundreds, while Rishabh Pant remains unbeaten on 65. Following the day’s play, Tendulkar wrote on X (formerly Twitter):“A…

England captain Ben Stokes is facing heavy criticism for his decision to bowl first after winning the toss in the first Test against India. On a bright sunny day at the beautiful Headingley ground in Leeds, with no apparent assistance from the pitch for bowlers, Stokes invited India to bat. Taking full advantage, Team India piled up 359 runs for the loss of just three wickets on Day 1. During this dominating display, Yashasvi Jaiswal and captain Shubman Gill both scored centuries. Former England captain Michael Vaughan also criticised Stokes’ decision. Vaughan, who knows the Leeds venue very well—having played…

Anaya Bangar, the child of former Indian cricketer Sanjay Bangar, has made a heartfelt appeal to the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to support transgender cricketers. In a video shared on Instagram, Anaya stated that, based on scientific assessments, she is eligible to play women’s cricket. She raised an important question: “Is the world ready to accept this truth?” Anaya, who was previously known as Aryan Bangar, has undergone gender transition through hormone replacement therapy over the past year and now identifies as a woman. Currently, transgender athletes are not permitted…

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had terminated the IPL team Kochi Tuskers Kerala (KTK) in 2011. Since then, the matter had been under litigation between the team owners and the BCCI. Now, the Bombay High Court has delivered a verdict ordering the BCCI to pay ₹539 crore to the team owners, stating that the termination was done without a valid reason and not in accordance with the rules. In short, the BCCI has suffered a major setback in the 2011 Kochi Tuskers Kerala termination case. The Bombay High Court has upheld the 2015 arbitration ruling against…

The five-match Test series between India and England is set to begin on Friday, June 20. Just two days before the opening match, Team India has received some unfortunate news. Karun Nair, who was hoping to make a comeback to Test cricket after nearly eight years, has suffered an injury. This series also marks the beginning of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025–27 cycle for both sides. Karun Nair was included in the Indian Test squad for the first time since 2017. During a net session, a fast delivery from pacer Prasidh Krishna struck him on the rib cage,…

The much-awaited five-match Test series between India and England is set to begin on June 20. The first Test will be played at the Headingley Stadium in Leeds. This series marks the beginning of India’s campaign in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle and also opens a new chapter in India’s Test history. With senior players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma having retired from Test cricket, Shubman Gill has been appointed as the new captain of the Indian team. Under Gill’s leadership, the squad looks youthful and relatively inexperienced in English conditions. As a result, this tour…

India’s Five-Test Series Against England Marks New Era in Indian Test Cricket The five-match Test series between India and England, starting June 20 at Headingley, Leeds, marks the beginning of a new era in Indian Test cricket. This is the first time India will tour England without stalwarts like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravichandran Ashwin, who have retired from Test cricket. Led by Shubman Gill and coached by Gautam Gambhir, this young Indian side aims to kick off the 2025–27 World Test Championship (WTC) cycle on a strong note. The 18-member squad is filled with young and promising talents.…

Team India, led by Shubman Gill, will begin their England tour with the first Test starting on June 20 in Leeds. India is scheduled to play five Test matches on this tour. However, before the tour begins, there has been a major change in the Indian squad. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) initially announced an 18-member squad for the series, but one more player has now been added for the first Test. This surprise inclusion is none other than fast bowler Harshit Rana. The BCCI announced this update through a press release on Tuesday. In the…

In the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL), a ball tampering controversy erupted involving R Ashwin-led Dindigul Dragons. Siechem Madurai Panthers accused the Dragons of tampering with the ball using a “chemical-laced towel” during their match on June 14 in Salem. However, both Dindigul Dragons and their captain R Ashwin were later cleared of all ball-tampering allegations by the TNPL authorities. According to a report by Cricinfo, the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) stated that a review found no evidence of any tampering during the match. It is understood that the towels in question were provided by the state cricket body…