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India.com
27-06-2025
- Sport
- India.com
ICC bows to Gautam Gambhir's criticism, rolls back 'worst thing that ever happened to cricket'
Gautam Gambhir. New Delhi: One Day Internationals (ODI) have previously been criticized by retired cricketers especially the fact that both ends use two new balls. It has been touted by many that this alteration has almost snuffed out reverse swing thereby upsetting the balance between bat and ball. During a conversation with Ravichandran Ashwin, India's current head coach Gautam Gambhir said that the use of two new balls is the worst thing that could have been done to cricket. It seems like the International Cricket Council (ICC) has now adopted his grievances. The ICC has declared another set of rules that would change in all three formats of the game. One difference in the ODIs would be that the team would use only one ball after the 35th over, instead of the current way of making both ends use two balls each. This action to balance the bat and the ball shall be implemented after July 2 (Wednesday). Penalty on use of saliva The prohibition against saliva usage still exists. The ICC has however clarified that umpires do not necessarily have to switch balls after noticing saliva on the ball now. This is done so that teams will be discouraged to deliberately use saliva in an effort to tamper with a ball change. The batting team will also be awarded five runs as a penalty to the bowling team if such a violation is found. Introduction of stop-clocks In an effort to address this issue of low over-rates in Test cricket, ICC has come up with the adoption of stop-clocks. Now teams will be obliged to start a fresh over within 60 seconds to finish the preceding one. Captains will get a maximum of two warnings on delays and the batting team will be given five penalty runs in the third offense. Another major change that the ICC has introduced in the DRS system is when the umpire appeals to overturn the caught out. In the event that after replays, the ball can be seen splashing into the pad and yet away from the bat then the third umpire will check the LBW decision. In case there is an umpire call, then the batter will be declared out. Where there is more than one appeal following a delivery the third umpire will review the incidents as they actually happened. The other prominent rule change is the ability of the umpire to render a catch as fair even in a case where the delivery has been ruled a no-ball. When there is a clean catch, then there will not be any additional runs to the dismissed batter but the extra in no-ball will be added to the score of the batting team.
Washington Post
24-06-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Five centuries and India still loses to England in Headingley test
LEEDS, England — India had plenty to salute and regret after losing to England on Tuesday in its first test in 14 years without retirees Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma or Ravichandran Ashwin. Under new captain Shubman Gill, India's revamped side had England on the ropes at Headingley but didn't deliver knockout blows.
Straits Times
20-06-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Sun is out as England and India get highly-anticipated test series under way
Sun is out as England and India get highly-anticipated test series under way LEEDS, England - England won the toss and put India in to bat as the titans of test cricket get their five-match series under way at Headingley on Thursday, with both teams at very different stages of their journey. Leeds was a vibrant scene ahead of the start of the series opener, with colourful India supporters especially keen to see how their team do without three recently-retired stalwarts of the game: Ravichandran Ashwin, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. India have not played a test on English soil without former skipper Kohli at the helm since 2011, with Shubman Gill, at 25, becoming his country's fifth-youngest captain. Gill's counterpart, Ben Stokes, got the upper hand early on, winning the toss and putting the tourists in to bat first. History played its part in Stokes' thinking - teams bowling first have won each of the previous six tests at Headingley. This series begins a potentially era-defining period for Stokes and England coach Brendon McCullum, having enjoyed plenty of highs and lows over the past few years, with the Ashes series in Australia next up in the test format, starting in November. While England's batting lineup for the India opener has plenty of experience in it, their bowling attack is missing some big-hitters through injury. Seamers Josh Tongue and Brydon Carse amassing eight test appearances between them so far. The Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy will be awarded in all future test series between the two sides, replacing the Pataudi Trophy in England and the Anthony De Mello Trophy in India. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Time of India
20-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
India vs England: Ahead of first Test at Headingley, R Ashwin's wife Prithi feels 'mixed emotions'
R Ashwin (L) with his family. (Instagram) India's Test cricket team is undergoing a transition as they prepare to face England in a five-match series at Headingley, Leeds, marking the first time since 2011 that the team will play without celebrated stalwarts Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, and Ravichandran Ashwin . Under the new leadership of Shubman Gill, this series represents the beginning of India's fresh cycle in the ICC World Test Championship. The last time India played without these veterans was during the 2011 Oval Test against England, when MS Dhoni led the team. This significant change comes after the retirements of key players, with Rohit and Kohli announcing their departures last month and Ashwin concluding his Test career during the tour of Australia in 2024. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! The emotional impact of this transition was captured in a heartfelt social media post by Prithi Narayanan, Ravichandran Ashwin's wife, on the morning of the first Test. Shubman's Big Test Begins! India's Probable XI & Stokes' Mind Games | ENG vs IND 1st Test Preview "Test match day for India and I woke up with many many mixed feelings :) have to find a different way to love it and unlearn the only way I knew to," Prithi wrote in an Instagram Story. While Pujara and Rahane have not officially retired, they are no longer being considered for national team selection. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like ¡Todo a tu favor con Orange! Orange Undo These players were instrumental in India's rise to the No.1 Test rankings and their notable victories in overseas conditions. R Ashwin's wife Prithi posted on Instagram. The new Indian Test team features a mix of young talent and experienced players. Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sai Sudharsan, and Dhruv Jurel represent the new generation, while the pace attack is led by the established duo of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj. The leadership structure has also been revamped, with Rishabh Pant serving as vice-captain under Gill's captaincy. This new formation emphasises aggressive cricket and adaptation to modern Test match requirements. Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
Hindustan Times
20-06-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Team India's predicted XI vs England, H2H stats, most runs, most wickets: All you need to know ahead of 1st Test
The five-Test series between England and India, starting June 20 at Headingley, marks a defining moment for both teams, but more so for India, who step into the longest format without three of their era-defining greats: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravichandran Ashwin. Their sudden retirement announcements have forced a hard reset, with Shubman Gill now leading a side full of youthful promise. Gautam Gambhir remains at the helm of the generational transition, as India look to build their next red-ball core. Gill, 25, becomes the country's youngest Test captain since Sachin Tendulkar and will be under scrutiny as he tries to stitch together a cohesive unit from a group full of exciting potential but short on experience in English conditions. England, meanwhile, are continuing their Bazball experiment under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum. They've named a batting-heavy XI for the opener, which could be both a show of confidence and a gamble against an Indian attack led by Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj. The last time these two sides met in England was during the unfinished 2021–22 series, which India led 2-1 before the fifth Test was postponed. England bounced back to draw the series 2-2 with a record chase at Edgbaston in 2022. India haven't won a Test series in England since 2007, and with an unproven top-order and several selection headaches, such as Karun Nair's return, Sai Sudharsan's possible debut, and the makeup of the bowling attack, this opener at Headingley will be a litmus test of Gill's leadership and Gambhir's tactical nous. Openers: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul Middle-order: Karun Nair, Shubman Gill (c), Rishabh Pant (wk) All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav Team India has faced England on 136 occasions in the longest format, clinching victories in 35 Tests, while losing 51. Their last Test series ended in a 4-1 win for India at home, though. In England, both teams have squared off in 67 Tests, with England winning 36 Tests. India have won 9. In the previous Test series on English soil, however, India performed impressively, taking a 2-1 lead after four matches before the final Test was postponed to next year due to Covid-19 concerns. England eventually won the fifth Test at Edgbaston to draw 2-2. In their last 10 Tests, India hold a superior record with six wins and a draw. Joe Root holds the record for most runs in Test matches between the two countries, with 2846 runs to his name. Sachin Tendulkar is the highest among Indians and the second-highest overall, with 2535 runs. James Anderson, meanwhile, leads the wicket-taking list by a fair margin in Tests between India and England, with 149 dismissals to his name. India's Ravichandran Ashwin is second with 114 wickets. Interestingly, none of the cricketers in the squads across both teams feature in the top 5 in the highest wicket-takers lists.
