Player poaching is another issue that went unnoticed. Around six players from an established ‘A’ division club, have switched to a new team
“What I would be looking at is No. 3, would Karun Nair still continue or you want to invest in a young player like Sai Sudharsan who looked comfortable in the last innings that he played in that first Test match
India No. 3 batter’s Ranji Trophy-winning coach at Vidarbha, Usman Ghani, believes Nair should be retained for the crucial 4th Test against England; insists his mental strength and grit will help team emerge from 1-2 deficit
England captain Ben Stokes took workload management out of the window and guided his team to a famous win at the iconic venue
Despite being the leading wicket-taker and showing lion-hearted defiance, the pacer always flies under the radar. His resilience and courage somehow attract less attention than his transgressions
Nair’s comeback has been underwhelming by numbers and impact. Since his recall, the right-handed batsman has scored 0 and 20 in his comeback Test at Leeds, followed by 31 and 26 at Edgbaston, and 40 and 14 at Lord’s, totaling 131 runs in the series so far. Despite getting starts, he has not capitalized to post a significant innings
The injury comes at a crucial juncture in the five-match series, with India trailing 2-1 after a heartbreaking 22-run defeat at Lord’s. Despite dominating much of the game, India fell short in the final innings, with Mohammed Siraj’s unfortunate dismissal, when the ball rolled back onto the stumps, bringing an end to the team’s resistance
England captain Ben Stokes took workload management out of the window at Lord’s, where he bowled extended spells of 9.2 and 10 overs with unrelenting intensity to lead England to a memorable win. Doeschate, however, chose not to draw direct comparisons
Saha, who called time on his first-class career at the conclusion of Bengal’s league-stage campaign in the 2024–25 Ranji Trophy, has long been viewed as a potential coach by many within the Bengal cricketing circuit. Saha, 40, is regarded as someone who could play a key role in nurturing the next generation of cricketers
Regarded as the most iconic figure in Bangladesh’s cricketing history, Shakib will represent the Detroit Falcons in this exciting new competition. His involvement strengthens the franchise’s bowling arsenal and adds immense international experience to the squad
Karun Nair, who scored tons of runs in the domestic circuit, was expected to provide stability for Team India while batting at number three. Almost a month later, Nair making way for Sai Sudharsan at Old Trafford could be the only change in the eleven as India look to level the series in the game starting July 23
Andre Russell said that he wants to walk away from the sport, as one of the inspirations for the next generations of cricketers stepping up from the country. His retirement has come seven months before the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup, which is set to be hosted by India and Sri Lanka in February 2026
Karun Nair, who scored tons of runs in the domestic circuit, was expected to provide stability for Team India while batting at number three. Almost a month later, Nair making way for Sai Sudharsan at Old Trafford could be the only change in the eleven as India look to level the series in the game starting July 23
17 July,2025 03:25 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAndre Russell said that he wants to walk away from the sport, as one of the inspirations for the next generations of cricketers stepping up from the country. His retirement has come seven months before the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup, which is set to be hosted by India and Sri Lanka in February 2026
17 July,2025 12:52 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentFacing 64 balls, Deepti Sharma played a knock of 62 runs, including three boundaries and a maximum. This also marked the highest score from No.6 or lower for India Women in an ODI run-chase, surpassing Veda Krishnamurthy's unbeaten 52-run knock against WI-W (Vijayawada, 2016)
17 July,2025 12:52 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentComing to bat at number three, Tim Robinson played an unbeaten knock of 75 runs off just 57 deliveries, which was laced with six boundaries and three maximums. Robinson was then shouldered by Bevon Jacobs, who scored an unbeaten 44 runs in 30 balls, with the help of a boundary and three maximums
17 July,2025 10:35 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentWhile Richa Ghosh was removed early after Jemimah's dismissal, Deepti Sharma delivered a match-winning knock of an unbeaten 62 runs. Her 64-ball knock was laced with three boundaries and a maximum
17 July,2025 10:35 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
With the series on the line and India trailing 2-1, all eyes are on Jasprit Bumrah's availability for the crucial fourth Test at Manchester. Assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate has offered some clarity, saying the team is leaning towards playing the star pacer, but a final call will only be made in Manchester (Photos: BCCI/AFP)
Russell's retirement has come seven months before the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup, which is set to be hosted by India and Sri Lanka in February 2026. Since 2019, he has been an integral part of the West Indies' T20I team
17 July,2025 09:55 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Karun and KL Rahul had taken India to 41 for one in the second innings on the fourth day, but the former offered no shot to a delivery from pacer Brydon Carse to be adjudged leg before
17 July,2025 08:11 AM IST | London | PTI
Ben Stokes and Co were also fined 10 per cent of their match fee after the Test, which they won by 22 runs on Monday
17 July,2025 08:09 AM IST | London | PTI
The expletive-laden exchange with Zak Crawley was quite out of character. Gill’s general demeanour has always come across as Dravid or Rohit-like
17 July,2025 08:07 AM IST | Mumbai | FREDUN DE VITRE
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Team India captain Rohit Sharma opened up about his emotional journey to cricketing success, crediting his parents—especially his father—for the sacrifices they made to help him reach the top. Speaking from the heart, Rohit recalled the intense years of grinding through Under-19 cricket, Ranji Trophy, Duleep Trophy, and Irani Trophy before finally making it to the Indian team. He shared how his father stood by him through every struggle, watching closely as his career unfolded. Interestingly, Rohit revealed that while his world record 264 in ODI cricket barely got a reaction from his father, it was his red-ball cricket achievements that truly made his father proud
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