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Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
England name unchanged team for second test against India
England have named an unchanged team on Monday for the second test against India, set to begin on July 2 at Edgbaston, with fast bowler Jofra Archer remaining sidelined. The England and Wales Cricket Board retained the lineup that secured a five-wicket win at Headingley to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. Archer, who was added to England's test set-up last week for the first time since 2021, missed training on Monday due to a family emergency, British media reports said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Best-Paying Degrees of 2025 Are Not What You Think Best Paying Degrees | Search Ads Learn More Undo The 30-year-old is expected to rejoin the squad on Tuesday. ENGLAND PLAYING XI Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (captain), Jamie Smith (wicket-keeper), Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Josh Tongue, Shoaib Bashir. Live Events
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
England thrash Jamaica to get perfect send-off ahead of Euros title defence
ENGLAND 7-0 JAMAICA: Sarina Wiegman's Lionesses go into this summer's European Championships off the back of a crunching win against Jamaica but there were a couple of nervy moments England were given a rousing reception by a lively Leicester crowd as they signed off ahead of their Euro 2025 campaign with an Ella Toone -inspired victory against Jamaica. There were nervy moments in between first-half goals from Toone and Lucy Bronze, but the Lionesses grew into the game and were never in trouble after that second went in. Sarina Wiegman's team won 6-0 against Portugal in their last Wembley game, and once again peppered the opposition goal with shots. It could have been 3-0 long before Toone got her second and England's third in first-half stoppage-time, with two players denied by the woodwork. Georgia Stanway added a fourth for England just before the hour mark, rifling the ball home from inside the box. And Alessia Russo, one of England's better performers at the King Power Stadium, got the goal her performance deserved 20 minutes from time. Fans stayed behind to give the players a send-off before they head to Switzerland to defend the title they won on home soil in 2022. They will have to do so without Mary Earps, Fran Kirby and Millie Bright - three influential figures from that triumph - but Wiegman still has a squad packed with talent from the upper reaches of the WSL and beyond. One of those experienced players is Toone, and it was the Manchester United midfielder who curled in England's opener with just 10 minutes on the clock. The 25-year-old was backed ahead of Jess Park as the furthest-advanced midfielder and justified her selection by beating Liya Brooks from the edge of the box. England dominated the early proceedings but got a let-off when a Jamaica equaliser was ruled out for offside. Kayla McKenna ran away celebrating after her effort deflected past the unsighted Hannah Hampton, but referee Franziska Wildfeuer consulted the VAR monitor and ruled that Kiki Van Zanten - standing in an offside position in front of Hampton - had prevented the England keeper from making the save. Jamaica continued to threaten, and a crunching Jess Carter tackle prevented Van Zanten getting a clear sight of goal herself. And the Gotham FC full- back then made a vital contribution at the other end, sending in a devilish cross for fellow defender Lucy Bronze to calmly nod home. Lauren Hemp came close to a third before the break, sending a shot crashing against the post after a neat flick from Bronze. Russo fired against the crossbar not long after, but Toone ensured it was third time lucky with shots off the woodwork as she dug out a shot which clipped the inside of the post on the way in. Wiegman was able to get a good look at some other squad members during the second half, with the game out of sight. She said before the game that she'd be managing Lauren James ' minutes after injury, but the Chelsea star got the best part of half an hour after replacing Toone as part of a triple change. Beever-Jones got even less time, but both women had a part to play in late England goals. James' teasing cross set up Russo for the fifth before Beever-Jones - after coming close with a couple of sighters - slid home a sixth after combining with fellow sub Niamh Charles. There was a scary moment when Beth Mead went down in stoppage-time, but the forward was ok and able to carry on. Not only that, but she added extra gloss to the scoreline right at the death as England made it seven. Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Headaches from Headingley: How will India rally after losing 1st Test? Should Kuldeep Yadav come into XI now?
LEEDS, ENGLAND - JUNE 24: Mohammed Siraj of India looks on as Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett of England add to the total during day five of the 1st Rothesay Test Match between England and India at Headingley on June 24, 2025 in Leeds, England. (Photo by) With a batting lineup in transition, the general consensus heading into the England tour was that it would be an uphill task for Shubman Gill's boys. By the end of the first Test in Headingley on Monday, the climb seems steeper, although the goalpost has now shifted a bit. For the first time in the 149-year history of Test cricket, a team has lost after recording five centuries. Over two innings, India scored 835 runs, the fourth biggest tally in a Test that could not be defended. For a defeat of this magnitude, where 371 was not enough in the fourth innings on a tiring Day Five pitch, the bowlers will have to bear the brunt. Jasprit Bumrah, after bowling his heart out in the first innings and taking 5-83, was played out with extreme caution by the English batters in his first couple of spells in the second innings. But it was his support cast that left a lot to be desired. Mohammed Siraj couldn't create consistent pressure while Prasidh Krishna, despite five wickets over two innings, went for over six runs per over. The lone spin option Ravindra Jadeja couldn't come close to creating the mayhem that he does on spin-friendly tracks in India. India Outplayed at Headingley | England Go 1-0 Up in the Series | IND vs ENG 1st Test But coach Gautam Gambhir gave the impression that there wouldn't be wholesale changes in the bowling attack for the second Test in Birmingham starting in a week's time. While he spoke about Siraj's experience, there was high praise for Prasidh too. 'Barring Bumrah and Siraj, we don't have too much experience in the attack. Prasidh bowled very well and got us important wickets. He brings something different to the table with the bounce that he generates and has the ingredients of becoming a very good Test bowler,' Gambhir said. 'We will have to give them time,' Gambhir said about the pace attack. 'Earlier, we used to have four fast bowlers in the squad with an experience of more than 40 Tests. It doesn't make such a big impact in OneDay or T20 matches, but when you go to Australia, England or South Africa for Tests, experience matters,' Gambhir added. 'These are early days. If we start judging our bowlers after every Test, how will we develop a bowling attack? Apart from Bumrah and Siraj, the others bowlers have quality, which is why they are in this dressing room. But we have got to keep backing them because it's not about one tour. It's about building a fast-bowler battery that can serve India for a long time in Test cricket,' Gambhir said. Watching Test cricket in England: Ticket prices, food options, museum and all about Headingley Even if the top-three pacers are retained, it will be difficult to persist with Shardul Thakur. He only bowled 16 overs in the Test, taking two wickets, and failed with the bat. Though Gambhir was adamant that the wickets that Shardul got were important, there's no doubt that there is a case to strengthen the bowling attack, which lacked the teeth to take 20 wickets. 'I agree that even if you score 1000 runs, a victory is not guaranteed. To win, you need to take 20 wickets, but we will have to see the conditions (at Edgbaston) before taking a call,' Gambhir said. Kuldeep looks a mandatory inclusion If the coach has to walk the talk, his best bet could be Kuldeep Yadav for the second Test. The left-arm wrist spinner played a superb hand when England last toured India in 2023-24, taking 19 wickets at an average of 20.14. The likes of Harry Brook and Jamie Smith, who gave enough trouble to India in the first Test, aren't the best players of spin and might struggle to read a wrist spinner from the hand. If Kuldeep plays, he will be a genuine wicket-taking option, something that India so sorely missed in Headingley after Bumrah was played out. But that won't be at the cost of Ravindra Jadeja, who still has enough backers in the team despite modest returns in the first Test. Captain Shubman Gill said he was happy with the allrounder's performance. 'He bowled very well and created enough chances, there was one that Rishabh (Pant) didn't see,' Gill said, and he found support in Gambhir too. It is Jadeja's ability to keep the runs down and bowl overs quickly, which also works in his favour. That leaves Shardul in a vulnerable spot, but the call that the team management needs to take is whether they are fine with three pacers. If they want to have a fourth pace option along with two spinners, the only player in the top order who can make way for batting allrounder Nitish Reddy is Karun Nair. With 0 and 20, Nair didn't exactly set the stage on fire, while Nitish's performances in Australia, which included a century at MCG, may be a tempting option for Gambhir and Co. Not sweating over late-order collapses Over two innings, India lost 13 wickets for 72 runs, which made a significant difference in the end. Gambhir conceded that had the team got 550-600 from where they were (431-3) in the first innings, it would have made a difference. 'It's not that they are not applying themselves, they are trying. Yes, those extra runs would have been crucial, but I don't want to blame 9, 10 and 11 for not getting a lot of runs,' Gambhir said. The coach had a point because 471 and 364 should be enough to win a Test match in England. It's to be seen if India take the bold call of playing five specialist bowlers to build on the good form of the top-order. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
IND vs ENG Test: Why is Yashasvi Jaiswal dropping numerous catches? Ex-India cricketer cites possibility
LEEDS, ENGLAND - JUNE 24: Yashasvi Jaiswal of India drops a catch during Day Five of the 1st Rothesay Test Match between England and India at Headingley on June 24, 2025 in Leeds, England. (Photo by) Mohammed Kaif, one of the best fielders India had ever produced has pointed out the reasons why Yashasvi Jaiswal is dropping so many catches. Jaiswal had dropped four crucial catches against England in Leeds which cost India dearly and the visitors lost the match by five wickets as England chase down 371 runs on the final day. In the first innings, Ollie Pope attempted to guide a delivery from Jasprit Bumrah through the slip cordon but ended up edging it thickly. Positioned in the cordon, Yashasvi Jaiswal failed to grab the chance as the ball struck his wrists and fell to the ground. Pope capitalised on the reprieve and went on to score 106. 06:37 India Outplayed at Headingley | England Go 1-0 Up in the Series | IND vs ENG 1st Test Later in the same innings, Jaiswal put down another opportunity—this time offering a lifeline to Harry Brook. Brook, trying to steer Bumrah past the slips, edged it towards Jaiswal at fourth slip, who couldn't hold on to a straightforward catch. In England's second innings, Mohammed Siraj bowled a bouncer with a packed leg-side field. Jaiswal sprinted in from the deep, covered good ground, and got both hands to the ball, but failed to complete the catch. Siraj's frustration was evident, while Duckett—who benefited from the dropped chance—went on to score a match-winning 149. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Memperdagangkan CFD Emas dengan salah satu spread terendah? IC Markets Mendaftar Undo Kaif blamed the strap which Jaiswal has put around his hands playing a key role in youngster spilling so many catches. "Why is Yashasvi Jaiswal dropping catches? We are practicing with Duke's ball, and when we get hurt, we put a strap," Kaif said in a video posted on X. "In such a situation, the fingers are stuck and there is no free movement. You can't hold onto the catch because the strap becomes a sponge. "The ball bounces off it, so that's the drawback. The natural connection with the ball shouldn't be lost." The second Test between India and England will start from July 2 in Birmingham. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Brilliant Duckett steers England to stunning victory
A superb century from Ben Duckett has helped guide England to a sensational five-wicket win in the first Test against India. The hosts reaching a target of 371, the 10th highest successful run chase in Test history on a thrilling fifth and final day at Headingley. Having turned the match on its head after India had been 3-430 in their first innings, England appeared to be cruising to a dramatic win as openers Duckett and Zak Crawley eased their side to lunch on 0-117 in their second innings. Duckett continued his imperious form with another four through the covers to reach his sixth Test hundred, before Crawley fell for 65, their 188-run partnership the second highest England opening fourth-innings Test stand. Two wickets in two balls - those of Duckett and Harry Brook - dragged India back into the enthralling contest and when Ben Stokes fell for 33 attempting an ambitious reverse sweep, England's hopes of victory lay in the balance. 🏴 ENGLAND WIN! 🏴Root and Smith finish off a monster chase at Headingley to put us 1-0 up in the series!!! — England Cricket (@englandcricket) June 24, 2025 Joe Root's unbeaten 53 calmed the nerves around his home ground, with the former captain and Jamie Smith, who hit a six to seal victory, seeing England home as India, having scored five centuries in the match, somehow contrived to start the five-Test series in defeat. Resuming the day on 0-21, uncharacteristically for a team renowned for their ultra-aggressive batting, Crawley and Duckett took 99 balls to bring up their 50 partnership, the longest it has taken the pair to do so for England, before pressing the accelerator. There was slight concern for England when first-innings centurion Ollie Pope quickly followed Crawley back to the pavilion midway through the afternoon session, the No.3 becoming Prasidh Krishna's next victim in back-to-back overs. Duckett continued to accumulate runs quickly, however, before attempting one big shot too many to fall to Shardul Thakur for 149, the second-highest Test fourth-innings score by an English opener. The contribution of Duckett, in such a pressurised situation, cannot be underestimated. It is 15 years since an England opener last scored a fourth-innings hundred: Alastair Cook at Mirpur in 2010. Nerves set in around the ground when Brook departed for a golden duck, two in two balls for Thakur, with further scares forthcoming as England looked edgy. Stokes was left shaking his head at the way he fell to Ravindra Jadeja shortly after tea, but Root and Smith dug in, stopped offering up chances and got the runs required, with Smith rounding off a remarkable victory in style. Plenty of dropped catches and two batting collapses ultimately cost India. From 3-430 in the first innings, they lost their final seven wickets for just 41 runs, with the tail crumbling again in the second innings, 31 runs accumulated for the fall of the final six wickets. It is the first time a team have managed five centuries in one Test and not emerged victorious, but also the first time those five centurions have been joined by six batsmen who fell for ducks, three in each innings, in the same match. For England, at the start of a crucial period with the Ashes to come later this year, their summer could not have got off to a more promising start, with their aggressive approach, even if it has been toned down and refined, achieving their second highest run chase in their Test history.
