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Jagadeesan to Replace Injured Pant in India's Test Squad, Secures UK Visa

Narayan Jagadeesan is set to join the India squad in England as cover for the injured Rishabh Pant, who fractured his toe. Despite competition from other players, Jagadeesan's consistent performance and strong mental fortitude earned him the call-up. His coach highlights his discipline and process-oriented approach, while the Indian team grapples with multiple injury concerns during the ongoing tour.

Clubbed in the same group, India and Pakistan will clash on September 14 initially and again likely a week later in the Super 4 stages

Trott Urges Support for Bumrah, Questions Gill's Captaincy Amidst India's Test Struggles

England dominated India in the fourth Test at Old Trafford, with Joe Root's impressive 150 putting them in a commanding lead. Jonathan Trott highlighted India's bowling struggles, particularly the lack of support for Bumrah. Shubman Gill faced a tough captaincy challenge on his first England tour. Sanjay Manjrekar urged India to fight back, despite the uneven bounce of the pitch.

Sidhu Slams Gambhir's Tactics as England Dominate: Team Combinations, Not Individual Stars, Key to Victory

Former cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu has strongly criticised Gautam Gambhir's team selection strategy during the ongoing Test series against England, particularly in the fourth Test. Sidhu expressed frustration over the frequent changes in the team composition, which he believes has disrupted the team's rhythm and hindered their ability to perform collectively.

N. Jagadeesan Earns India Test Call-Up, Reveals Years on Select Player List

N Jagadeesan received an unexpected call-up to the Indian Test team as a replacement for the injured Pant for the fifth Test at The Oval. He expressed immense joy at fulfilling his dream of wearing the whites and representing India in Test cricket.

Ben Stokes Enters Cricket's Pantheon: Joins Exclusive All-Rounder Club in Landmark Test

England's Ben Stokes achieved a monumental feat, joining Garry Sobers and Jacques Kallis as the only players with 7,000+ Test runs and 200+ wickets. He marked the milestone during the fourth Test against India, also scoring his 14th Test century. Stokes recently surpassed 11,000 international runs and leads the series' wicket tally with 16.

Manchester Test in Jeopardy: Rain, Cold Winds Threaten India's Hopes in Fourth England Clash

The weather forecast for Day 4 of the crucial India vs England fourth Test at Old Trafford predicts light rain in the morning, potentially impacting India's batting performance as they trail in the series.

Cricket World Salutes Kargil Heroes: Tributes Flood in From Stars and IPL Teams

India commemorated the anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, honouring the Indian armed forces' bravery and victory in the 1999 Kargil War. Former cricketers like Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman, along with IPL teams such as Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians, paid tribute to the soldiers' sacrifices on social media.

Manchester Originals to Rebrand as Super Giants in 2026 After Takeover

Sanjiv Goenka, the owner of the Lucknow Super Giants and Durban Super Giants, had acquired a stake worth 107 million GBP in the franchise, earlier in February this year

Asia Cup 2025 Schedule Imminent: Announcement Expected Within Days

The official announcement is expected before Monday, possibly as early as Saturday

Jasprit Bumrah Injury Scare: India's Key Bowler Stumbles, Raising Concerns in England Test

India faced injury concerns on Day 3 of the fourth Test as Jasprit Bumrah appeared to hurt his ankle, while Mohammed Siraj also struggled with discomfort. England capitalised, with Joe Root's magnificent 150 propelling them to a commanding 544/7, establishing a substantial 186-run lead. Ben Stokes remained unbeaten, steering England towards a potential series-clinching victory.

Bumrah's Test Career in Jeopardy? Retirement Rumors Swirl After Physical Struggles

Mohammad Kaif has ignited speculation about Jasprit Bumrah's Test future, citing concerns over his physical condition and diminished pace in the ongoing Old Trafford Test. Kaif suggests Bumrah might retire if he feels unable to contribute effectively, pointing to a visible struggle and a potential inability to meet his own high standards.

Abhishek Nayar Appointed UP Warriorz Head Coach, Aiming for WPL Title

Nayar was part of KKR's support staff in their title-winning season in 2024

Indian Cricketer Veda Krishnamurthy Announces Retirement From All Cricket Formats

She put out a heartfelt post on social media announcing her retirement

KL Rahul Reveals Struggle of Missing Daughter Evaarah During England Tour

KL Rahul, currently in England for the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, is experiencing the challenges of being away from his newborn daughter, Evaarah Vipula Rahul, born in March. Rahul shared his feelings with Cheteshwar Pujara, expressing the joy his daughter has brought and the difficulty of balancing professional commitments with family life.

India A Women's Tour of Australia Hit by Injury Blows: Patil, Mishra Out

Dhara Gujjar and Prema Rawat have replaced the duo in the respective squads while Yastika Bhatia is a belated addition to the one-day squad

Bangladesh Captain Litton Das Demands Death Bowling Fix Ahead of T20 World Cup

Bangladesh's T20I captain has, however, backed his middle order batters to come good as the team looks to strengthen itself ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup

Bracewell Called Up as Phillips Injury Forces Change to New Zealand's Test Squad for Zimbabwe Series

After the first Test, Bracewell will join up with Southern Brave for the season of Hundred

Siraj Bares Heart After Lord's Loss: 'Agonizing' Defeat Fuels Resolve for Remaining Tests

The Indian fast bowler spoke on the Lord's heartbreak and how he looks at playing each Test for the country as an opportunity

Injured Pant Shows Grit, Bats on Day 2 Despite Toe Fracture

The Indian wicketkeeper had retired-hurt on the opening day in Manchester