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India face South Africa in the opening Test at Eden Gardens, wary of the visitors’ potent spin attack led by Maharaj and Harmer. Memories of last year’s collapse against New Zealand spinners linger as Shubman Gill’s side seeks redemption
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India wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel dismissed any notion of competition with Rishabh Pant, saying the focus is on the team. Ahead of the South Africa series, he praised both sides’ fast-bowling strength and described his Test debut as a “surreal” experience.
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Dhruv Jurel's second consecutive century (127*) and Harsh Dubey's 84 helped India A declare at 382/7, taking a 416-run lead. South Africa A, chasing 417, were 25/0 at stumps. Jurel's performance has raised his Test prospects
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Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant is back in the team after an impressive show in the four-day game for India A as captain against South Africa A at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru
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Rishabh Pant will captain India A in two four-day matches against South Africa A at Bengaluru. Both squads combine experienced domestic players and emerging talent, with Sai Sudharsan as vice-captain, providing a platform to assess India’s bench strength.
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India head coach Gautam Gambhir dismissed transition talk after the Old Trafford Test draw, praising the team’s resilience and Rishabh Pant’s courage to bat with a broken foot. He also backed allowing substitutes for serious injuries and gave an update on Bumrah’s availability.
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The Men’s Selection Committee has named Narayan Jagadeesan as replacement for Rishabh Pant for the fifth Test, which begins on July 31, 2025 at Kennington Oval, London.
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Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar struck unbeaten centuries as India defied defeat to draw the fourth Test at Old Trafford, keeping the series alive ahead of the final game at The Oval
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Indian batting coach Sitanshu Kotak confirmed Rishabh Pant will bat on Day 5 of the fourth Test at Old Trafford. India, trailing by 137, ended Day 4 at 174/2 with Gill and Rahul steady. England hope Ben Stokes bowls on the final day.
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Ben Stokes’ first five-for in eight years and a dominant 166-run stand between Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley helped England take control against India on day two of the fourth Test
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India opener Sai Sudharsan scored a composed half-century on a tricky Old Trafford wicket in the 4th Test against England and said Rishabh Pant’s injury could have serious consequences, depending on scan results expected by Thursday.
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Jonathan Trott criticised India captain Shubman Gill’s animated on-field reaction as unnecessary gamesmanship, saying a captain should set the tone. He praised KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant for their smart shot selection and calm during their partnership in the third Test.
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India’s KL Rahul credited mental training techniques inspired by Formula 1 for his performance in the third Test at Lord’s. He also reflected on a costly run-out involving Rishabh Pant and the momentum shift that followed in India’s innings.
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India and England were all square after both teams posted 387 in their first innings. KL Rahul scored a century, while England openers survived a tense finish on Day Three at Lord’s
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Former India coach Anil Kumble said India may have given away 50 extra runs to England on Day 2 of the third Test at Lord’s. He praised KL Rahul’s grit and Rishabh Pant’s return, calling it a positive finish for India.
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Joe Root’s dogged unbeaten 99 helped England to 251/4 on Day 1 at Lord's. Ben Stokes supported with 39* as India’s bowlers struggled to contain England’s classical batting approach
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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
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Mohammed Siraj’s six-wicket haul and a strong opening stand helped India secure a 244-run lead despite a record 303-run partnership between Jamie Smith and Harry Brook on day three at Edgbaston
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Rohit Sharma praised Rishabh Pant’s fearless knock, spoke on Bumrah-Arshdeep’s strategy, and recalled India’s tense World Cup moments. He highlighted Australia’s World Cup legacy and revealed how India approached crucial matches, including the high-voltage clash against Pakistan.
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Shubman Gill breaks into top 20 as Jasprit Bumrah maintains No.1 spot; England stars also move up