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Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ajinkya Rahane gets his own YouTube channel, joins the list of Indian cricketers in the creator space
India's seasoned batter Ajinkya Rahane has launched his official YouTube channel on June 20, marking a fresh chapter to his career. His entry into the creator space will show fans insightful content focused on the game he knows best. His first video saw him speak about India's ongoing Test series against England. He also gave an in-depth analysis of the first Test match, which saw the Shubman Gill-led India lose by five wickets. Rahane's channel will also deliver thoughtful cricket analysis, while sharing personal experiences, and offering behind-the-scenes look at life as a professional cricketer. He also joins a growing list of Indian cricketers who've turned to YouTube to engage with fans. Let's have a look at other cricketers who are using this platform. Ravichandran Ashwin The former India spinner launched his primary YouTube channel, called Ashwin, in April 2020. The channel features a range of cricket-related content, with the cricketer regularly appearing in videos to share insights, match analysis, and Indian Premier League (IPL) discussions - primarily in Tamil. He later expanded his reach with a second channel, Ash Ki Baat, aimed at Hindi-speaking viewers. This channel offers similar cricket content, presented entirely in Hindi, allowing Ashwin to connect with a broader national audience. Jasprit Bumrah Announcing the launch on social media, Bumrah said he was excited to connect with fans in a more direct and authentic way. The channel is designed to showcase a side of him rarely seen in the spotlight - making it a space for candid stories, exclusive content, and a deeper connection beyond the game. Shikhar Dhawan The former Indian cricketer launched his YouTube channel on October 22, 2021. According to the channel description, he identifies as a professional cricketer, philanthropist, and entertainer. He also runs a sports academy and a center of excellence, both of which he had established earlier - as noted in one of his video descriptions. His content mainly features YouTube Shorts, showcasing him playing cricket, dancing, or sharing humorous reels. The channel blends fun, fitness, and entertainment, giving fans a light-hearted glimpse into his post-cricket life. Arshdeep Singh The Indian fast bowler created his YouTube channel on October 20, 2015, but began posting regularly during the IPL 2025 season. His content includes travel vlogs with the Indian or IPL team, Q&A sessions, and personal moments - like surprising his mother with a brand-new car. Fans have been loving the lighter, funnier side of the pacer, who is known for his ever-jovial personality both on and off the field. His channel offers a refreshing mix of humour, warmth, and behind-the-scenes glimpses into his life beyond cricket. Rishabh Pant Launched on May 18, 2024, the Indian wicketkeeper-batter's YouTube channel offers fans a peek into his personal life and love for cricket. A day after Delhi Capitals (DC) were knocked out of the IPL 2024 league stage, Rishabh Pant announced the launch of the channel inviting viewers to join him beyond the boundary. Through vlogs and candid content, Pant shares moments off the pitch - capturing his journey, recovery, and passion for the game in a more personal, relatable way. Stay ahead of the game with the latest updates, match highlights, and insider stories from IPL, WTC, cricket, WWE, and more! Click here.
News18
3 days ago
- Sport
- News18
'Bumrah Ka Saath Dena Hoga': Shami Wants Indian Bowlers To Step Up And Take Wickets
Last Updated: India bowlers produced a forgettable show in the first Test, and as a result, the Shubman Gill-led side failed to defend the target of 371 runs and went down by 5 wickets. Mohammed Shami is not happy with India's bowling performance in the first Test against England, which concluded on Tuesday (June 24) at Headingley with Shubman Gill-led side's defeat by five wickets. In the series opener, Indian bowlers, apart from Jasprit Bumrah, leaked runs and failed to take wickets as well. Shami, who was ignored by BCCI selectors for the ongoing five-match away series, wants bowlers to come up with a good show in the next four matches and take wickets with the new ball. In the first innings, Bumrah picked up one wicket for India in the first over before Ollie Pope (106) and Ben Duckett (62) added 122 runs for the second wicket, and in the second innings, Duckett (149) and Zak Crawley (65) added 188 runs for the first wicket in the 371-run chase. 'We dropped a lot of catches, and we need to work on it because at this level you can't drop easy catches and do misfielding because the match can slip, which eventually did as well. In bowling, other Indian bowlers should talk to Bumrah and learn from him. They should talk about planning with him and support him. If they will support Bumrah, then we can easily win the match," Shami said on his YouTube channel. 'If I talk about the first match, then I think we need to do a little work in the bowling. Shardul Thakur and Prasidh Krishna picked up two wickets each in the 2nd innings, but by the time Shardul dismissed two England batters, the match was out of India's reach." 'There is still so much left in the series, and for India to win, it will be important to bowl well. You have to take wickets with the new ball. As a bowling unit, we need to plan better so that we can win the match." First Published: June 26, 2025, 19:17 IST
Indian Express
4 days ago
- Sport
- Indian Express
IND vs ENG: ‘Judging them after every Test won't help' – India head coach Gambhir backs Siraj, Krishna despite costly loss
Shubman Gill-led India were handed a tough 5-wicket loss by England in the first Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Test at Headingley, Leeds on Tuesday after the Ben Stokes' side chased down 371 for their second-highest run chase in Test history. The bowling attack — which looked toothless in the second innings after Jasprit Bumrah went wicketless — came under scrutiny after Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna failed to impress and were expensive with their wayward line and lengths. Krishna leaked 92 in 15 overs in the second innings at more than 6 an over. His numbers in the first innings aren't greater; the Purple Cap holder in the recently concluded Indian Premier League 2025 gave 128 runs in 20 overs. Although head coach Gautam Gambhir has come to the support of their bowlers and said the current bowling group is highly inexperienced but talented, they need to be backed. 'This bowling attack has one bowler with five Tests under his belt, one has four, one has played two and one hasn't yet debuted,' said Gambhir in the post-match presser. 'We will have to give them time. 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 one-day or T20 matches, but when you go to Australia, England or South Africa for Tests, experience matters. These are early days. If we start judging our bowlers after every Test, how will be develop a bowling attack? Outside Bumrah and (Mohammad) Siraj, we don't have that much experience, but they 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 long time in Test cricket,' he added. After fighting on equal footing for most of the first Test, Team India will be disappointed with this loss as it became the first team to lose a Test match after scoring five centuries in the history of cricket.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
IND vs ENG Test: India pocket multiple unwanted records at Headingley
India's first Test of the five-match series against England ended in defeat at Headingley, and it brought with it a string of unwanted records for the Shubman Gill-led side, despite several sparkling individual performances. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now After setting a daunting target of 371 in the fourth innings, England overhauled it with remarkable composure, cruising to a five-wicket win after 82 overs on the final day. Ben Duckett's sublime 149 set the tone, while and Jamie Smith calmly steered the chase home. However, while England celebrated one of their finest modern-day fourth-innings chases, India's unwanted records piled up. The biggest among them was that the visitors became the first team in Test history to lose despite notching up five individual centuries in the same match. This surpassed the previous record of four, set by Australia against England at the MCG way back in the 1928/29 Ashes. Centuries by Indian players in the first Test at Headingley Yashasvi Jaiswal: 101 (1st innings) Shubman Gill: 147 (1st innings) Rishabh Pant: 134 (1st innings) and 118 (3rd innings) KL Rahul: 137 (3rd innings) LIVE weather from Leeds: Cold, windy and more rain in store | Can India win? All eyes on Bumrah Pant's pair of hundreds also made him only the second designated wicketkeeper to score centuries in both innings of a Test, joining Zimbabwe's Andy Flower (2001). Most runs scored by a team in a defeat 861 England vs Australia, Headingley 1948 847 Pakistan vs England, Rawalpindi 2022 837 New Zealand vs England, Trent Bridge 2022 835 India vs England Headingley 2025 India's batting effort across the two innings added up to 835 runs, making it the fourth-highest aggregate for a team in a losing cause in Test . Only England (861 vs Australia, Headingley 1948), Pakistan (847 vs England, Rawalpindi 2022), and New Zealand (837 vs England, Trent Bridge 2022) have scored more and still lost. For England, the 373-5 win over India is the second-largest target they chased in their history, only behind the 378-3 victory at Birmingham in 2022. Notably, two of England's biggest run chases have come in their last two home tests against India. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Poll Should India change their strategy for the next Test match? Yes, they need a new approach No, they played well overall This successful pursuit is also significant in terms of timing. It ranks as the second-largest target ever chased on the final scheduled day of a Test, behind only Don Bradman's Australia (404 vs England at Leeds, 1948). Highest run-target runs successfully chased on the last scheduled day of a Test match 404 - AUS vs ENG, Leeds, 1948 (Day 5) 371 - IND vs ENG, Leeds, 2025 (Day 5) 350 - ENG vs IND, Leeds, 2025 (Day 5) 345 - WI vs NZ, Auckland, 1969 (Day 4) 342 - WI vs ENG, Lord's, 1984 (Day 5) As India look to regroup before the second Test begins on July 2, the records from Headingley will serve as an uncomfortable reminder that scoring big doesn't always necessitate results.
Indian Express
5 days ago
- Climate
- Indian Express
Leeds weather update, IND vs ENG Test Day 5: Will rain affect potential thriller at Headingley today?
Leeds weather update, India vs England Test day 5: India and England are set to headline a potentially historic day of Test match cricket at the Headingley grounds on Tuesday after seesawing battle over the last four days. Amidst their intense skirmishes over the first three innings, the intriguing Leeds weather played a crucial role in setting up a potential thriller on the final day where the hosts need 350 runs for a record-breaking win. Ben Stokes' Bazballers are primed to go all guns blazing at a target at a venue which has seen the highest-ever runs scored by a team on the final day of a Test to win the match back in 1948. However, all the anticipation and build-up could be dampened by the mercurial clouds around the iconic Leeds venue. According to the UK Met Office department, wet weather is likely to persist throughout the morning and afternoon in Headingley, Leeds with chances of rainfall peaking post noon between 12 and 1 pm (6:30pm IST). However, the Met department predicts the weather to be carrying 'light rain changing to sunny intervals by early evening.' Leeds weather today (UK Met Office) The Shubman Gill-led side is looking to start their new ICC World Test Championship cycle with a win ahead of the second Test slated to be played next week in Edgbaston. Meanwhile, hosts England are targeting one of their highest-ever Test chases in history. Only once before has 350 runs been achieved on the final day of a Test in a victorious result, 77 years ago by Don Bradman's 'Invincibles' in the 1948 Ashes, in a match that also incidentally took place at Leeds. Aided by bright and sunny weather on the opening morning last Friday, India entered their new Test era with a comprehensive batting performance led by centuries from captain Gill, opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant. After earning a slender six-run lead, India put on another sturdy second-innings display with Pant and KL Rahul breaching the three-figure mark. The five centuries in the match are the highest-ever by India in their Test history.
