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The BCCI paid rich tribute to Cheteshwar Pujara on his retirement, celebrating his resilience, patience, and classical batting style. With 7,195 Test runs, Pujara’s grit defined India’s greatest victories at home and abroad, making him the modern embodiment of Test cricket.

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.

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.

Sanjay Bangar has backed Jasprit Bumrah’s return for the fourth Test as a game-changer for India. He also weighed in on key selection dilemmas involving Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav, and Pant’s return, calling it a crucial stabilising factor.

England were fined 10% of their match fee and docked two ICC World Test Championship points for a slow over-rate in the third Test against India at Lord’s. Captain Ben Stokes accepted the sanction, avoiding a formal hearing.

Anil Kumble called the England-India Test at Lord’s “true Test match drama,” praising the intensity and competitiveness of the series. He also lauded Ravindra Jadeja’s consistent batting contributions and justified promotion to No.6 in the batting order.

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.

Varun Aaron praised Shubman Gill’s leadership after India’s historic win over England, calling it a milestone moment. He said Gill showed India can succeed without Jasprit Bumrah and highlighted the captain’s maturity and trust in players like Siraj and Krishna.

Shubman Gill expressed pride after securing his first Test win as captain, as India beat England in Birmingham—where they had never won before. He praised the team’s composure after the first Test loss and lauded the fast bowlers’ performance.

Mohammed Siraj claimed 6 for 70 in England's first innings at Edgbaston, marking his best bowling figures in England. Backed by solid batting and expert praise, Siraj’s performance helped India gain a strong foothold in the second Test.

India pacer Akash Deep, who impressed on Day 3 of the second Test against England, said he focuses on discipline, staying ready for every match, and treating cricket as an opportunity. He credited coach Gautam Gambhir for boosting his confidence.

India captain Shubman Gill credited his Edgbaston double century to staying relaxed, batting deep, and returning to basics. Reflecting on format challenges, Gill said switching from T20 to Tests was tough. Experts praised his discipline and adaptability under pressure.

JioHotstar recorded 89.1 million viewers and 13.7 billion watch-time minutes during the India-England Headingley Test, marking a record-breaking start to the WTC 2025–27 cycle and Shubman Gill’s era

England captain Ben Stokes praised his team’s skill and mindset after a record fourth-innings chase to defeat India in the first Test at Leeds. He credited Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley’s opening stand and hailed Josh Tongue’s game-changing spells.

Mohammad Azharuddin's iconic 121 against England at Lord's in 1990 remains one of his top career knocks, showcasing elegance under pressure, and he later fulfilled his father’s dream of a century there

At stumps, the Lions reached 237/2 in 52 overs, with Haines anchoring the innings with an unbeaten 103 (147 balls). still trailing India A by 320 runs

The pair put together a 241-run partnership off 303 balls for the fourth wicket, after coming together at 75/3. With Alex Carey’s unbeaten 45, Head and Smith ensured Australia dominated the day. Smith scored 101, including 12 boundaries, marking his first century since the second Ashes Test in June last year. Meanwhile, Head blasted 152, featuring 18 boundaries, securing back-to-back centuries in Tests against India.

After the heavy roller was used before play on Day 2 and again after Australia’s first innings ended at 104, India gained a useful 46-run lead, which helped ease the pitch under the scorching sun. This made batting easier for Jaiswal and Rahul, who finished Day 2 unbeaten on 90 and 62, respectively. The pair have put India in a strong position, with their second innings total standing at 172/0 after 57 overs.

Kohli is the fourth Indian batter to reach this milestone, following Sachin Tendulkar (15,921 runs), Rahul Dravid (13,265 runs), and Sunil Gavaskar (10,122 runs). Notably, he took the most innings to achieve this feat, reaching it in 197 innings.

Bangladesh scored 33 runs and lost the wicket of skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto (31) in the nine overs that could be bowled after lunch before the players walked off due to bad light.