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Shubman Gill's majestic 161, following his first-innings 269, and a fiery new-ball spell by Akash Deep and Siraj put India in firm control against England on day four at Edgbaston

Shubman Gill’s stunning 269 put India in command with a 510-run lead as Akash Deep and Mohammed Siraj reduced England to 77/3 at stumps on day two at Edgbaston

Jonathan Trott praised Shubman Gill’s proactive game plan and leadership, calling him world-class. Varun Aaron lauded Jadeja’s intent and strike rotation, while Trott also noted Jaiswal’s growing maturity in England. Experts credited India’s batting approach for its tactical depth.

Notwithstanding the commendable batting performances of CSK's Ayush Mhatre (48-ball 94) and Ravindra Jadeja (77 not out), RCB beat Chennai by 2 runs in the last over

Jadeja’s 12-wicket haul guided Saurashtra to a dominant 10-wicket win over Delhi, but key Indian players like Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant faltered in the Ranji Trophy

Along with India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal deservedly found a place in the ICC's Test Team of the Year 2024

Bumrah, who had made history ahead of the fifth and final Border-Gavaskar Test against Australia in January by recording the highest-ever ICC Rankings rating for an Indian bowler at 907 points, is currently on a career-best points tally of 908

Saurashtra have not had the best of times in Ranji Trophy seasons, collecting only 11 points from five games including two losses and as many draws

In the last session of the day, India were in deep trouble after the dismissal of Ravindra Jadeja (77) as they were 33 runs behind the follow-on total. Akash joined his senior bowling partner in the middle and went on to play a memorable knock for India as the pair stitched an unbeaten 39-run partnership off 51 balls

Jadeja and Nitish add 53 runs for the seventh wicket, ensuring that KL Rahul's classy 84 will not go in vain

LSG snubbed their captain Rahul and retained Nicholas Pooran, Ravi Bishnoi, Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan and Ayush Badoni in the squad.

Even Gambhir's philosophy of playing the same way, come hell or high water, is something that those associated closely with Indian cricket have failed to fathom

It is New Zealand's first-ever series victory in India since they started touring the country in 1955-56 under Harry Cave

Rishabh Pant (53 not out) was leading India's charge when lunch was taken, India still need 55 runs to win the Test

On a deteriorating pitch that provided sharp turn and inconsistent bounce, the spinners maintained their dominance with another fruitful day. After New Zealand had limited India to 263 in their first innings, holding a narrow 28-run lead despite contrasting half-centuries from Shubman Gill (90) and Rishabh Pant (60), the hosts made a strong comeback with the help of Ashwin and Jadeja.

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill put together a half-century partnership for the second wicket, with Jaiswal surviving some tense moments to score 30 runs off 52 balls, including four boundaries. They added 53 runs together before Jaiswal was bowled by Ajaz Patel while attempting a reverse sweep. India's woes deepened when nightwatchman Mohammed Siraj was trapped LBW by Patel for a golden duck, followed by Virat Kohli's run-out for just four runs.

Mitchell was batting on 53 at tea with Ish Sodhi on one as New Zealand added 100 runs to their score in the afternoon session, losing three wickets in the process

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli struggled with the bat, while the formidable spin duo of R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja also failed to make a significant impact

If the hosts endured their first defeat after 18 consecutive Test series victories, New Zealand celebrated their first ever series-victory on the Indian soil in nearly 70 years.

Ravindra impressed with 13 fours and four sixes in his 157-ball innings, marking his second international century in Bengaluru, the city of his family’s roots. He also contributed to a vital 137-run partnership for the eighth wicket with Tim Southee, who scored 65 off 73 balls. This partnership is now tied for the highest eighth-wicket partnership for New Zealand in Tests against India.