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Class act! KL Rahul smashes century vs England Lions in second Unofficial Test; India A in command | Cricket News

Class act! KL Rahul smashes century vs England Lions in second Unofficial Test; India A in command | Cricket News

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NEW DELHI: KL Rahul stormed back into form with a sublime century on the opening day of the second unofficial Test against England Lions in Northampton on Friday. Put into bat first, India A tweaked their playing XI from the previous game, promoting Rahul to open alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal, while skipper Abhimanyu Easwaran moved down to No. 3. But Chris Woakes struck early, removing Jaiswal (17) and Easwaran (11) cheaply, leaving Rahul to steady the innings.Rahul combined caution with well-timed aggression as he expertly built his innings. He reached his hundred in the 56th over and went on to score 116 off 168 balls, laced with 15 fours and a six — a classy knock that couldn’t have come at a better time, with the five-Test series against England starting June 20 at Headingley.Since making his Test debut at the MCG in 2014, Rahul has played 58 Tests for India, scoring 3,257 runs at an average of 33.57. Among the current Indian squad touring England, he remains one of the most seasoned in English conditions. In nine Tests there, he has tallied 614 runs at 34.11, including two centuries and a fifty, with a best of 149.At the other end, Dhruv Jurel extended his fine run of form. After scores of 94 and 53* in the first unofficial Test, the young wicketkeeper-batter compiled a gritty 52 off 87 balls. His 121-run partnership with Rahul helped revive India A’s innings after the early blows. Huge prediction! KL Rahul would play in place of Rishabh Pant in 2026 T20 World Cup Jurel’s stay ended when George Hill bowled him through the gate. Hill then got rid of Rahul as well, with Emilio Gay taking the catch to end the centurion’s superb knock — one that earned generous applause from the Northampton crowd.India’s Test Series Schedule vs England:1st Test: June 20–24, 2025 – Headingley, Leeds2nd Test: July 2–6, 2025 – Edgbaston, Birmingham3rd Test: July 10–14, 2025 – Lord’s, London4th Test: July 23–27, 2025 – Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester5th Test: July 31–August 4, 2025 – Kia Oval, London Gautam Gambhir sends stern message after Bengaluru tragedy

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'If India get flogged 5-0 in England ... ': Michael Clarke's bold claim on Virat Kohli's Test comeback | Cricket News

‘If India get flogged 5-0 in England … ‘: Michael Clarke’s bold claim on Virat Kohli’s Test comeback | Cricket News

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NEW DELHI: Former Australia captain Michael Clarke believes Virat Kohli, who has often called Test cricket the pinnacle of the sport, might come out of retirement if India endure a heavy defeat in the upcoming five-Test series in England and the team management and selectors request his return.Kohli had announced his retirement from the longest format last month after playing 123 Tests for India, amassing 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85, including 30 centuries.“I believe this. If India go to England and get flogged, if they lose the series 5-0 for example, I think the fans will want Virat Kohli to come out of retirement and play Test cricket again,” Clarke told the Beyond23 Cricket podcast on Friday.“And I honestly, I think if he was asked by the captain, selectors and supported by fans, if they get beaten big time in England, I think he’ll come. He still loves Test cricket.“I think his words, I think those words, like you could hear his passion for Test cricket is real.” Gautam Gambhir sends stern message after Bengaluru tragedy After fulfilling his long-standing dream of winning the IPL with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Kohli had said the title still ranked “five levels under Test cricket.”Both Kohli and Rohit Sharma had announced their retirement from the Test format ahead of the England series, which begins with the opening match in Leeds on June 20.“Rohit Sharma retires from Test cricket. I think tactically any team will miss his captaincy. I think tactically he was a brilliant captain. Virat Kohli walks away from Test cricket. Devastating! What an absolute champion he’s been and Test cricket will miss him,” Clarke said.

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Bengaluru Stampede: RCB Official Arrested, Others Detained

Mark Wood likely to be fit by fourth Test against India: England national selector Luke Wright

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Star England fast bowler Mark Wood is likely to return from the fourth Test in the upcoming series against India. Wood was ruled out of four months following a knee surgery after the Champions Trophy 2025. The speedster picked just one wicket in two matches as England got knocked out of the first round itself. Recently, England selector Luke Wright revealed that Wood has progressed well on his road to recovery and has started bowling lightly. Wright said he’s expecting Wood to get fit by the fourth or fifth Test and they’re monitoring his recovery one day at a time. “I think Woody’s now started bowling just lightly, to be honest. He’s just off a few paces, but that’s been a great sign. So, he’s on the road to recovery. I think he’s more long-term, if we can get him back, he might have an option for the fourth or fifth Test. But again, each day it’s ticking off each box and making sure he’s OK,” Wright said on Sky Sports. Fast bowler Jofra Archer is also sustaining a thumb injury, which he suffered during the final stages of the Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL 2025). As a result, he was not included in the England squad for the first Test vs India set to begin from June 20. Wright also gave an update on Archer’s fitness and mentioned that he’s set to play for Sussex on his road to recovery and is likely to be available for the second Test. “Joff’s trucking on really well, actually. The plans for him, he’s playing a few second-team games. The plan is for him to play a few second team games, loading up in the second team for Sussex. And then the idea for him is to play for Sussex against Durham during the first Test. So, he’ll play for Sussex if all things go well, and then if all things go well fingers crossed he should be available for the second Test,” he added. To add to England’s woes, Gus Atkison is also not available for the first Test against India due to a hamstring strain. Hence, the ECB was forced to bring back Jamie Overton after three years. He joins Josh Tongue, Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse and Sam Cook in the seam attack for the series opener. Published By: Rishabh Beniwal Published On: Jun 6, 2025

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Bengaluru Stampede: RCB Official Arrested, Others Detained

Rohit Sharma’s father was disappointed with his Test retirement, India batter reveals

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India captain Rohit Sharma has revealed that his father Gurunath Sharma was disappointed after his retirement from Test cricket. Rohit recently bid adieu to the longest format ahead of the all-important tour of England. The batting stalwart played 67 matches in whites and scored 4301 runs at an average of 40.57. Recently, speaking at the book launch of Cheteshwar Pujara’s wife Pooja, Rohit revealed that his father is a big fan of Test cricket and used to have lengthy discussions with him about his innings played in the longest format. Hence, he was left disappointed when Rohit retired from Tests. “My father has seen me playing a lot of cricket with red ball, obviously. So he appreciates red ball cricket a lot. And then, obviously, he was a little disappointed when I announced my retirement. But was happy as well at the same time. But, yeah, that’s my father. And he has obviously played a huge role in wherever I am today. Without their help, it never would have been possible,” Rohit was quoted as saying by ANI. Furthermore, Rohit revealed that his father wasn’t excited even after his record-breaking innings of 264 in ODIs. “Since day one, has been a fan of Test cricket. He doesn’t like this new-age cricket. I still remember that day I scored 264 in the ODI. He was like, okay, well played. Well done. There was no excitement from him. It’s important to go out there and all that,” Rohit added. Rohit recently finished as the second-highest run scorer for Mumbai Indians (MI) in the Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL 2025). He accumulated 418 runs from 15 innings at an average of 29.85 and a strike rate of 149.28 with four half-centuries to his name. However, he got dismissed cheaply for 8 (7) in Qualifier 2 as MI crashed out of the tournament. Meanwhile, Rohit will be next seen playing ODI cricket on the tour to Bangladesh in August. Published By: Rishabh Beniwal Published On: Jun 6, 2025

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IND vs ENG: Will Jasprit Bumrah play all five Tests? Gautam Gambhir drops major hint ahead of England tour | Cricket News

IND vs ENG: Will Jasprit Bumrah play all five Tests? Gautam Gambhir drops major hint ahead of England tour | Cricket News

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Gautam Gambhir (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: How many matches will Jasprit Bumrah play in the India vs England Test series? Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir on Thursday provided a key update on Bumrah’s availability ahead of the much-anticipated five-match Test series in England, which begins on June 20 at Headingley in Leeds.“We haven’t taken the call on which 3 games he will play. We will have a discussion with him and depending on the series and results and how the series is heading. I am sure he is very well aware of as well,” Gambhir said.“It is difficult to replace someone like Bumrah but we have enough quality. Like I said in the Champions Trophy, it gives an opportunity to another player to put their hands up,” he added.India enter the series under the leadership of new Test captain Shubman Gill, who has taken over the reins following Rohit Sharma’s retirement from red-ball cricket.The England tour marks the beginning of India’s campaign in the ICC World Test Championship 2025–27 cycle. The five-Test series will be played at historic venues — Headingley, Edgbaston, Lord’s, Old Trafford, and The Oval — between June and August. ‘A particularly special feeling’: Andy Flower hails Virat Kohli, RCB after historic title win This series not only marks a major overseas assignment but also the beginning of a new era for Indian cricket. As Shubman Gill embarks on his captaincy journey, he carries the legacy of past greats, along with the expectations and hopes of a promising future.India Squad: Shubman Gill (C), Rishabh Pant (VC & WK), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Nitish Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep YadavEngland Squad: Ben Stokes (C), Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Sam Cook, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jamie Smith, Josh Tongue, Chris WoakesTest series schedule:1st Test: June 20–24, 2025 – Headingley, Leeds2nd Test: July 2–6, 2025 – Edgbaston, Birmingham3rd Test: July 10–14, 2025 – Lord’s, London4th Test: July 23–27, 2025 – Old Trafford, Manchester5th Test: July 31–August 4, 2025 – The Oval, London

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England name 14-man squad for first Test vs India, recall surprise pacer with just one cap after 3-year absence

England name 14-man squad for first Test vs India, recall surprise pacer with just one cap after 3-year absence

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England have announced a 14-member squad for the opening Test of the series against India, which begins June 20 at Headingley. Ben Stokes will lead the side, with Jamie Overton making a return to the Test team after nearly three years. Overton has played only one Test so far, with his sole appearance coming against New Zealand in 2022. Gus Atkinson was unavailable for selection due to a right hamstring injury sustained during the recent Test against Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge England’s captain Ben Stokes (C) and his players prepare to start on the third day of the four day Test cricket match between England and Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge in Nottingham(AFP) Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Overton, and Josh Tongue feature in the pace attack, with Shoaib Bashir included as the sole spinning option. Jacob Bethell also returns to the Test team after missing the one-off match against Zimbabwe last month. The 14-member squad included the top-3 of Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, and Ollie Pope, who smashed brilliant centuries against Zimbabwe. Jamie Smith is expected to keep the wickets, retaining the role he played in the Zimbabwe Test. England squad: Ben Stokes (Durham) – Captain, Shoaib Bashir (Somerset), Jacob Bethell (Warwickshire), Harry Brook (Yorkshire), Brydon Carse (Durham), Sam Cook (Essex), Zak Crawley (Kent), Ben Duckett (Nottinghamshire), Jamie Overton (Surrey), Ollie Pope (Surrey), Joe Root (Yorkshire), Jamie Smith (Surrey), Josh Tongue (Nottinghamshire), and Chris Woakes (Warwickshire) The BCCI, meanwhile, had earlier announced an 18-member squad for the England Test tour, which featured a new Indian Test captain in Shubman Gill. With both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli retiring from the format, the tour will mark the beginning of India’s generational transition; this will also be India’s first Test series without Ravichandran Ashwin, who had earlier called time on his international career during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Karun Nair made a return to the Indian Test squad after over eight years, and produced a brilliant performance during his outing for India A against England Lions last week. Nair hit a double century in the game, while Abhimanyu Easwaran, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Nitish Kumar Reddy – all part of the squad – smashed half-centuries in the second innings. Gautam Gambhir, the Indian head coach, and Gill will address the media in a pre-departure press conference on Wednesday. 

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IND vs ENG Today Match Prediction & Betting Tips - Cricket World Cup 2023

IND vs ENG Today Match Prediction & Betting Tips – Cricket World Cup 2023

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Get to Know Who will win India vs England World Cup Warm Up 2023 match and toss Prediction with Head to Head stats, Playing 11, K9Win , Betting Rates, Live score & winning percentage. MATCH: IND vs ENGDATE: Sep 30, 2023TIME: 14:00 IST / 8:30 GMTVENUE: Barsapara Cricket Stadium – Guwahati, IndiaTOURNAMENT: Cricket World Cup IND vs ENG Betting Tips Shubman Gill has taken his game to a new level in 2023 and the right-handed opener is well worth backing as India’s highest run scorer in this match. Kuldeep Yadav is now bowling with far more control and accuracy. The left-arm wrist spinner is our tip for India’s top wicket taker against England.Dawid Malan averages 61.52 in this format and many observers consider the 50-over game to be his strongest. He is our pick for England’s highest run scorer in this clash. Reece Topley was in excellent form against New Zealand earlier this month and he is a strong choice for England’s top wicket taker in Guwahati.With 83 runs required to bring up 2000 ODI runs, we recommend backing Shubman Gill to hit over 31.5 in this fixture. IND vs ENG TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Euro Sports Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the K9WIn Cricket Exchange India and website. IND vs ENG ODI Match Prediction & Betting Tips, Cricket World Cup Warm Up 2023 India go head to head with England in a day-night World Cup warm up fixture at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati on Saturday. Not only are India the hosts of the 2023 World Cup but they are also coming straight from winning the 2023 Asia Cup. England come into the tournament as reigning champions. Read on as we preview this day-night clash. The game begins at 14:00 local time. India produced some excellent displays on their way to winning the 2023 Asia Cup and look to be peaking at the right time. They will be very tough opponents in this game. England’s batting line-up looks like being one of the strongest in the tournament but there are some doubts about their bowlers. It will require a brilliant performance to beat a strong India in this match. IND vs ENG Match Toss PredictionThe weather conditions look to be at their best during the first half of the game so we expect both captains will want to bat first in this match. IND vs ENG Pitch ReportAlthough there will be some good pace and bounce for the quicker bowlers, we also expect this pitch to offer plenty of turn for the spinners. Guwahati Weather ReportRain is forecast near the venue in the morning of this match and there will always be a chance of some interruptions during the game. Hot and humid conditions are expected throughout. Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for India vs England, World Cup Warm Up 2023

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