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India.com
16 hours ago
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India vs England 4th Test: Team India Plays Hanuman Chalisa In Dressing Room To Boost Morale Before Manchester Clash
With the series finely poised at 2-1 in England's favour, Team India kicked off their preparations for the fourth Test in Manchester with a relaxed yet spirited training session at Kent County Cricket Ground in Beckenham. Having narrowly lost the Lord's Test by just 22 runs, the squad seemed determined to shake off the disappointment — not through intense drills, but by invoking good vibes through a unique blend of music in the dressing room. #WATCH | United Kingdom: Team India arrived in Beckenham for a practice session ahead of their fourth Test match against England. Team England is leading the 5-match Test series by 2-1. — ANI (@ANI) July 17, 2025 #WATCH | Indian pacer Arshdeep Singh has sustained an injury ahead of the fourth Test match of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025. Visuals from Team India's practice session in Beckenham, United Kingdom. — ANI (@ANI) July 17, 2025 From Hanuman Chalisa echoing off the walls to English pop and Punjabi bangers energizing the mood, the Indian camp turned to a mix of spiritual calm and youthful exuberance. The Shubman Gill-led side understands the enormity of the task ahead, but the dressing room ambiance sent a clear message: the fight isn't over, and the belief is unwavering. Light Moments and Heavy Stakes: Bumrah, Pant Join in Banter As the squad descended from the team bus after a tiring ride from London, the picturesque Beckenham setting lifted their visibly jaded spirits. Rishabh Pant and Jasprit Bumrah, both crowd favourites and central to India's Test hopes, kept the atmosphere light with humorous banter. When a journalist tried conversing with Pant from afar — unable to hear over the dressing room's music — Bumrah quipped, 'Aaj Duggal ji behere hain,' referencing a popular Bollywood line and evoking laughter from the press corps. Pant, nursing a minor finger injury, and Bumrah, undergoing workload management, stuck to warm-ups and gym work, sparking speculation about their availability for the Manchester clash. Injury Alarm: Arshdeep Singh Suffers Hand Cut During Nets While the vibe was light-hearted, Team India were dealt an injury concern when left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh hurt his bowling hand. The 26-year-old was bowling alongside Prasidh Krishna when he attempted to stop a fiercely struck ball from Sai Sudharsan. The ball clipped his fingers, leaving a visible cut and forcing him off the nets. India's assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate later confirmed the incident, saying, 'He took a ball while bowling, it's a cut. The medical team will assess if stitches are needed. That will impact planning for the next few days.' Arshdeep was seen walking with a bandaged hand, casting doubt over his availability for the crucial fourth Test. Coaching Staff Step Up, Morkel 'Claims Five-Fer' With both Arshdeep and Akash Deep not bowling, India's bowling coach Morne Morkel stepped in — quite literally — rolling his arm over during nets. Though he admitted he couldn't replicate Jofra Archer's express pace, Morkel provided meaningful overs for the batters. 'It's about giving the batters quality practice, especially when we're short on bowlers for a session. It's also fun. Morne went back claiming a five-wicket haul,' laughed ten Doeschate, keeping the mood buoyant.
India.com
2 days ago
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Ex-India Star Claims Englands Stokes And Archer Tried To Maliciously Injure Bumrah With Bouncers At Lord's Day 5
Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif has made a strong claim, suggesting that England captain Ben Stokes and fast bowler Jofra Archer deliberately bowled short-pitched deliveries to Jasprit Bumrah with the intent to injure him during the third Test at Lord's in London. Bumrah, who scored just five runs in the second innings, showed remarkable resilience by facing 54 balls and forging a crucial partnership with Ravindra Jadeja during India's chase of 193. Despite his low score, Bumrah's innings was notable as he faced a barrage of bouncers and short balls from the England bowlers. "Stokes and Archer planned to bowl bouncers against Bumrah. If he doesn't get out, hit him on the finger or shoulder to injure him. This stays in the mind of bowlers to injure the main bowler, whom our batters find tough to bat against. This was the plan, which worked later (to get him out)," Kaif said on his YouTube channel, as quoted by Hindustan Times. Despite the efforts of Bumrah and Jadeja, their partnership wasn't enough to take India over the line, as England secured a narrow 22-run win to take a 2-1 lead in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 five-match Test series. The fourth Test is set to be held from July 23 to 27 at Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester. Ahead of the match, England suffered a setback as spinner Shoaib Bashir was ruled out of the remaining Tests after sustaining a finger injury while bowling in the third match. Bashir had claimed the final wicket of Mohammed Siraj to seal England's win. The England and Wales Cricket Board has named Liam Dawson as his replacement for the upcoming game. Kaif Critical On Gill Kaif was also critical of Shubman Gill's conduct during Day 3 of the Lord's Test. The 25-year-old captain got into a heated exchange with Zak Crawley after the England opener pulled out of his stance four times before facing a delivery from Bumrah. Gill accused Crawley of deliberately wasting time and was later seen in an on-field argument with Ben Duckett. Kaif felt that Gill allowed his emotions to take over and that such aggression was ill-timed. England's squad for the fourth Test includes: Ben Stokes (captain), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Zak Crawley, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jamie Smith, Josh Tongue, and Chris Woakes.
India.com
3 days ago
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Mohammed Siraj's Emotional Post After Lord's Defeat Breaks The Internet, Some Matches Stay With You…
India's narrow 22-run defeat in the Lord's Test against England has reignited nationwide debate over Virat Kohli's Test retirement, while Mohammed Siraj's emotional reaction and Ravindra Jadeja's lone resistance spotlighted India's fighting spirit—and the fine margins that cost them the match. Siraj's Heartbreaking Post — Akash Kharade (@cricaakash) July 16, 2025 In what will go down as one of the most dramatic Tests in recent memory, India fell just 22 runs short of chasing down 193 at Lord's in the third match of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025. The collapse on the final day, despite Ravindra Jadeja's unbeaten 61 and a gritty 10th-wicket partnership with Mohammed Siraj, left fans heartbroken and pundits fuming. Chasing a modest target, India found themselves at 170 all out after Shoaib Bashir bowled Siraj post-tea on Day 5, ending a 23-run last-ditch stand. Siraj, who faced 30 balls for his 4 runs, later took to Instagram, writing: 'Some matches stay with you, not for the result, but for what they teach you.' Kumble Criticizes Late-Game Strategy: 'Jadeja Should've Taken the Risk' Former India captain Anil Kumble voiced strong criticism over the tactical call to let Siraj face a full over from Bashir. With just 23 needed, Kumble said, Jadeja should've taken on the bowler rather than shielding Siraj. 'If someone had to take the risk and get out, it should have been Jadeja, not Siraj,' Kumble told broadcasters. 'It reminded me of Chennai 1999 when Srinath was bowled while supporting Tendulkar. Those moments haunt you.' Jadeja had masterfully kept the lower-order off strike for most of his innings, but with the pressure peaking, the decision to not rotate the strike backfired. England's young off-spinner Bashir seized the opportunity, ending the game in stunning fashion. Lord's Loss Renews Calls for Kohli's Test Return The heartbreaking result, which saw India trail 1-2 in the five-match series, has added fresh fuel to the growing public demand for Virat Kohli's Test comeback. The former skipper, who retired from red-ball cricket in May 2025 after scoring 9,230 runs in 123 Tests, has been sorely missed—especially in pressure moments like this. Legendary all-rounder Madan Lal publicly appealed for Kohli's return, saying: 'It's not too late. Please come back. Kohli still has 1–2 years of Test cricket in him. His presence and experience are invaluable.' The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is reportedly keeping the door open for Kohli's red-ball return, especially with the Sri Lanka tour in discussion and the Bangladesh series postponed. Gill's Grit Tested, Kohli's Void Evident While Shubman Gill has been India's best batter in the series so far, scoring over 500 runs including a double century at Edgbaston, his Lord's performance (16 & 6) raised eyebrows. Critics argue that Kohli's temperament and leadership in tight fourth-innings chases are qualities India sorely lacked at Lord's. Michael Vaughan noted that: 'Gill looked unsure under pressure. This is where a Kohli-like figure makes the difference.' India's inability to close out the match despite a relatively achievable target exposed a mental fragility not often seen in the Kohli era.
Indian Express
3 days ago
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Liam Dawson replaces Shoaib Bashir as England announce squad against India for 4th Test at Old Trafford
The England Cricket Board (ECB) announced a 14-player England squad for the fourth Test against India (Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025) on Tuesday and has added off-spinner Liam Dawson in place of injured Shoaib Bashir. Dawson last played Test cricket for England in July 2017 and will be looking to make his comeback after eight long years. The 35-year-old has been a consistent performer for Hampshire over several years and was named PCA Player of the Year in 2023 and 2024, respectively. ECB also released pacers Sam Cook and Jamie Overton, both of whom have returned to their respective counties to play in the County Championship. Bashir was ruled out of the remainder of the England vs India Test series on Monday due to a finger fracture which he sustained during the third match at Lord's, which his side won to take a 2-1 lead. The 21-year-old is scheduled to go for surgery later this week, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said. 'England men's spinner Shoaib Bashir has sustained a fracture to his left finger and has been ruled out of the remainder of the Rothesay Test series against India. He is scheduled to undergo surgery later this week. England will name their squad for the fourth Test at Emirates Old Trafford in the next couple of days,' the ECB said. Bashir sustained injury to his little finger of his left hand on the third day of the Lord's Test while bowling to Ravindra Jadeja, who hit a powerful low drive straight back to the bowler. He bowled just 5.5 overs in India's second innings, but had the honour of ending the visiting side's run chase of 193, scalping the wicket of last batter Mohammed Siraj as England notched a memorable 22-run win. English Men's national selector, Luke Wright, on the inclusion of Dawson, said, 'Liam Dawson deserves his call-up. He has been in outstanding form in the County Championship and consistently puts in strong performances for Hampshire.' The fourth Test will be played at Old Trafford in Manchester, starting from 23 July. Ben Stokes (c), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Zak Crawley, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jamie Smith (wk), Josh Tongue, Chris Woakes.
India.com
4 days ago
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Massive Blow For England As Star Bowler Ruled Out Of Final Two Tests vs India
In a major setback for England, young off-spinner Shoaib Bashir has been ruled out of the final two Tests of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 due to a fractured finger. The 20-year-old, who had emerged as the most-utilized bowler in the ongoing series against India, sustained the injury during the third Test at Lord's, further compounding England's spinning woes. The injury occurred when Bashir attempted a sharp return catch off Ravindra Jadeja on Day 3 of the Lord's Test. He immediately clutched his left hand and walked off in visible discomfort. Though initial signs pointed towards a minor scare, further scans confirmed a fracture that now requires surgery. Despite the setback, Bashir displayed immense grit. He returned to bat during England's second innings and, remarkably, came back on Day 5 to bowl a few overs — even clinching the final wicket by dismissing Mohammed Siraj, sealing a hard-earned win for England and bringing the series to 2-1. England's Most-Used Yet Most-Expensive Spinner In the three Tests he played, Shoaib Bashir bowled a staggering 140.4 overs (844 deliveries) — the most by any bowler in the series. His haul of 10 wickets at an average of 54.1 may not glitter on paper, but his workload and Ben Stokes' reliance on him reflected England's spin strategy, or perhaps the lack of depth in it. Bashir also conceded 541 runs, the most by any bowler so far, highlighting both his heavy usage and England's struggles to control India's batting, particularly in the middle overs where spin plays a crucial role. Captain Ben Stokes Praises Bashir's Character England skipper Ben Stokes lauded the youngster's commitment. "Every time I turned around to the bench to ask for a drink, I saw Bashir's little head peeking out there ready to go," Stokes said. 'Even with the injury, he was desperate to contribute. To get that final wicket despite a broken finger — it speaks volumes of his character.' Stokes acknowledged the blow the team will face without Bashir. 'It is not good news,' he admitted. 'It will be disappointing for us as a team and for him. But the courage he showed proves what playing for England means to him.' Selection Headache: Who Replaces Bashir? With Bashir out, England's spin puzzle becomes even more complex. The team has several options, but none with settled recent form. Jack Leach, England's senior left-arm spinner, is a natural choice if fit, but he has not played in the current series. Liam Dawson offers control and lower-order batting but hasn't featured in red-ball cricket for England recently. Rehan Ahmed, the teenage leg-spinner, could be a wildcard pick, while Tom Hartley, who impressed against India earlier this year, also remains in contention. Jacob Bethell, a batting all-rounder with spin capabilities, is already in the squad and may be slotted in for balance at Old Trafford, especially if the pitch offers turn. Spin the Weak Link: India Dominate the Department The loss of Bashir only widens the gap between the two teams in the spin department. India, led by Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin, have consistently outperformed their English counterparts. Their superior control, guile, and ability to extract turn on flat tracks have been pivotal to India's dominance, even while trailing 2-1 in the series. Old Trafford Awaits: Can England Regroup Without Bashir? The fourth Test at Old Trafford now looms large. England need a win to stay alive in the series, but without their lead spinner and with their spin options lacking form or rhythm, they may be forced to rely more on their pace attack. For India, Bashir's absence provides an opportunity to push harder on a known weak spot — England's spinning depth. With their own experienced slow bowlers hitting top gear, this could be the turning point in India's push to reclaim the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.
