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Hindustan Times
7 hours ago
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- Hindustan Times
BCCI breaks silence on injuries to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Arshdeep Singh ahead of India's must-win 4th Test against England
India all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has been ruled out of the remainder of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, and he will take no further part in the remaining two Tests against England. The Shubman Gill-led side is currently trailing 1-2 in the five-match series. However, a plethora of injuries have hampered the visitors' preparation for the upcoming Manchester Test, set to begin on Wednesday, July 23. India's injury crisis worsens ahead of the upcoming Manchester Test against England. (BCCI X/PTI) According to the official release issued by the BCCI, Nitish Kumar Reddy has been ruled out because of a left knee injury and will now fly back home. Pacer Arshdeep Singh, who is yet to make his Test debut, has been ruled out of the upcoming fourth match against England in Manchester after sustaining an impact injury to his left thumb while bowling in the nets during a training session in Beckenham. 'The BCCI Medical Team is monitoring his progress,' the board said in an official release. Ahead of the upcoming fourth Test in Manchester, the Men's Selection Committee has added Anshul Kamboj to the squad. The pacer has already joined the team in the UK. India trailing in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy The Shubman Gill-led India faced a heartbreaking 22-run defeat in the Lord's Test, going 1-2 down in the five-match series. Ravindra Jadeja tried his level best to help India stage a fightback after being 112/8 in the chase of 193. However, in the end, it was not to be as Mohammed Siraj lost his wicket to Shoaib Bashir. Throughout the series, India has liked to play three all-rounders. In the Edgbaston and Lord's Test, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, and Nitish Kumar Reddy played in the same playing XI. However, with Reddy injured, India's balance is in limbo, and it needs to be seen what the management decides to do next. Kuldeep Yadav is also yet to get a game, and it remains to be seen whether the management shows enough faith in his abilities to give him some game time. Karun Nair has also failed to set the stage on fire, not capitalising on his opportunities. Sai Sudharsan can be tried out at No.3, considering he was dropped after just one game. Dhruv Jurel can also come into the side as a wicketkeeper if Rishabh Pant is not fit enough to don the gloves in the Manchester Test. India's updated squad for fourth Test: Shubman Gill (C), Rishabh Pant (VC & WK), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Kuldeep Yadav, Anshul Kamboj.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
IND vs ENG 4th Test: After Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Gavaskar and Rahul Dravid, Kl Rahul 11 runs away from...
India's KL Rahul (BCCI X/ANI Photo) Indian batter KL Rahul is on the verge of joining an elite group of Indian cricketers who have scored 1,000 or more Test runs in England, as he prepares for the fourth Test match against England starting July 23 in Manchester. England currently leads the series 2-1. Rahul has accumulated 989 runs in 12 Tests and 24 innings in England, maintaining an average of 41.20. His record includes four centuries and two fifties, with a highest score of 149. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Only three Indian batters have previously achieved the milestone of 1,000 Test runs in England. Sachin Tendulkar leads with 1,575 runs in 17 Tests at an average of 54.31, followed by Rahul Dravid with 1,376 runs in 13 Tests at 68.80, and Sunil Gavaskar with 1,152 runs in 16 Tests at 41.14. 03:04 Exclusive | First look of the Old Trafford pitch In the ongoing series, Rahul has displayed impressive form, scoring 375 runs in three Tests at an average of 62.50. His performance includes two centuries and a fifty, with a top score of 137, making him the fourth-highest run-getter in the series. Poll Who do you think will be the highest run-scorer for India in the fourth Test? KL Rahul Rishabh Pant Shubman Gill Other Players India's Test squad for the series includes Shubman Gill as captain and Rishabh Pant as vice-captain. Other team members are Yashasvi Jaiswal , KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Nitish Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah , Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh, and Kuldeep Yadav. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like If you have a mouse, play this game for 1 minute Navy Quest Undo The England squad for the fourth Test will be led by Ben Stokes and includes 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. Despite scoring his second century at Lord's during the third Test, Rahul ended up on the losing side. He will be looking to continue his impressive form in England and contribute to a potential series-leveling victory for India in Manchester. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Time of India
13-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
IND vs ENG 3rd Test: Lord's Test on a knife's edge - KL Rahul key for India in final-day chase
KL Rahul plays a shot at Lord's. (BCCI X/ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: India's chase of 193 for victory took a dramatic turn late on Day 4 at Lord's as England captain Ben Stokes dismissed nightwatchman Akash Deep off the final ball of the day, leaving the visitors wobbling at 58/4 - still needing 135 runs to win with six wickets in hand. Score: India vs England 3rd Test India's innings began on the back foot after Jofra Archer removed Yashasvi Jaiswal for a seven-ball duck in just the second over. The early breakthrough brought Karun Nair to the crease to join KL Rahul, and the pair cautiously rebuilt under rising pressure. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Nair and Rahul added 36 for the second wicket before Brydon Carse injected life into England's fightback with two big wickets in back-to-back overs. First, he trapped Nair LBW for 14, ending a 33-ball stay. Then he produced a near-perfect delivery to dismiss India captain Shubman Gill, also LBW, for just 6. Why Shubman Gill, Jasprit Bumrah lost their cool in last five minutes of Day 3 vs England Rahul, India's first-innings centurion, remained unbeaten on 33 off 47 balls, holding the innings together with a composed knock that included six boundaries. Poll Who do you think will win the Test match after Day 4? India England However, the day belonged to Stokes in the end, as the England skipper struck with the final delivery — castling Akash Deep to put the hosts firmly back in the contest. Earlier, Washington Sundar produced a superb spell of off-spin to claim 4/22 and dismantle England's middle and lower order. After England had recovered to 154/4 through a 67-run stand between Joe Root (40) and Stokes (33), Sundar dismissed both set batters within 20 runs of each other. Root was bowled behind his legs while attempting a sweep, and Stokes fell attempting an ugly slog that shattered his stumps — prompting a frustrated reaction from the captain. Jamie Smith and Shoaib Bashir also fell to Sundar, while Jasprit Bumrah chipped in with two late wickets, including a searing yorker to dismiss Brydon Carse and a peach to knock over Chris Woakes. England's second innings folded for 192, setting India 193 to win the Test and take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. The tense closing stages of Day 4, capped by Stokes' late strike, have now left the Test hanging on a knife's edge, setting up a blockbuster Day 5 at the Home of Cricket. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here . Catch Manika Batra's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 3. Watch Here!
Hindustan Times
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Azharuddin's big claim for Bumrah, Siraj, Akash Deep at Lord's: ‘India's bowling attack superior to England's'
Former India captain Mohammed Azharuddin praised Team India's emphatic showing in the second Test at Edgbaston, particularly highlighting the brilliance of the bowling unit led by Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep. Azharuddin, speaking ahead of the third Test at Lord's, stated that India's current bowling attack is 'superior to England's', and the return of ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah would only further tilt the balance in India's favour. India's Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep in conversation(@BCCI X) 'They played well in Birmingham. With that confidence, the team must be well settled... When Bumrah comes in, it will be great for the team... Our bowling attack is currently superior to England's. I wish the team the very best and hope they come out as the winner,' Azharuddin told ANI. Siraj-Akash Deep Star at Edgbaston India's performance in the second Test was nothing short of dominant, registering a massive 336-run win to level the series 1-1. Without Bumrah in the XI, it was Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep who stepped up with match-winning performances. Siraj claimed a clinical six-wicket haul, while Akash Deep stunned the hosts with a ten-wicket match haul, showcasing precision, pace, and maturity well beyond his experience. Jasprit Bumrah Returns for Lord's The return of Jasprit Bumrah, rested during the Edgbaston Test due to workload management, adds another dimension to an already lethal Indian pace battery. Bumrah had bowled nearly 44 overs in the first Test, including a five-wicket haul, and is expected to play a central role at Lord's—an iconic venue where India has had recent success, including wins in 2014 and 2021. Azharuddin's assertion that India's bowling is currently stronger than England's is backed by numbers and recent form. While Josh Tongue leads the wicket charts for England with 11 wickets in two Tests, India's depth and variety—with Bumrah, Siraj, Akash Deep, and all-round support from Shardul Thakur and Ravindra Jadeja—makes it a potent attack on all surfaces. Momentum with India Led by a red-hot Shubman Gill, who has amassed 585 runs in four innings at an average of 146.25 with three centuries, India carries strong momentum heading into the third Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series. Gill's epic 269 and 161 at Edgbaston helped lay the foundation for India's historic victory. Statistically, Lord's has favoured England—12 wins in 19 matches against India—but with confidence surging and Bumrah's return bolstering the squad, India will fancy their chances to take a 2-1 series lead in what has become a gripping five-match contest. All eyes will be on Thursday, July 10, as the action unfolds at the Home of Cricket, where India hope to assert their dominance with both bat and ball.
Hindustan Times
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
James Anderson wants Edgbaston bench-warmer to return to XI before it's too late in series: ‘You could keep trying…'
Bowling legend James Anderson asserted that England don't have any option and must pick Jofra Archer in the Playing XI for the Lord's Test after losing at Edgbaston. England's pace attack struggled significantly on the flat Edgbaston pitch, failing to make an impact as India amassed huge totals of 578 in the first innings and 427/6 declared in the second. This lack of penetration from the bowlers allowed India to dominate the contest, culminating in a resounding 336-run victory that emphatically levelled the series. James Anderson warns England to pick Jofra Archer otherwise it will be too late.(@BCCI X) After the crushing defeat, England are expected to make some changes into their bowling attack with Jofra Archer sitting on the bench. Anderson warned that delaying Archer's inclusion any further could prove costly, insisting England must unleash him at Lord's before it's too late. 'You could keep trying to build his overs up and play him later in the series, but it could be too late by then,' Anderson was quoted as saying on the BBC's Tailenders Podcast. 'I think he will play.' The veteran pacer noted that Archer seems to have regained his red-ball rhythm, having spent time playing for Sussex and being around the team during the Edgbaston Test. 'He's played one game for Sussex, he was around the team at Edgbaston and bowled a bit. I just feel like you've got to play him. It's too crucial a game not to,' the England great added. Following England's comprehensive defeat at Edgbaston, head coach Brendon McCullum indicated that Jofra Archer is highly likely to feature in the upcoming matches of the Test series. McCullum confirmed that Archer is "looking fit, strong, and ready to go," and will be "in calculations" for selection, hinting at a potential return for the third Test at Lord's. 'Jofra is looking fit, he's looking strong, he's looking ready to go, and he'll come into calculations,' he was quoted as saying by ICC. 'It's hugely exciting. He's buzzing as well. He's obviously been through his injuries and his time out of Test cricket.' 'We all know what he's capable of achieving in Test cricket and we hope that when the opportunity does arrive for him, he's able to recapture and also improve on what he's been able to do already in that form of the game,' McCullum added.
