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Kohli's Captaincy Secret: Dinesh Karthik Reveals How Leadership Ignited Star Batsman's Performance, Sees Parallels with Gill

Dinesh Karthik revealed a conversation with Virat Kohli where Kohli stated that Test captaincy brought out his best batting. Karthik drew a parallel with Shubman Gill, who expressed a similar sentiment about prioritizing the team's needs over individual performance after becoming captain. Karthik believes Gill's captaincy mindset, combined with his skill and technique, positions him for success.

Gill's Leadership Sparks India's Test Triumph Over England

India defeated England at Edgbaston. Captain Shubman Gill challenged England's 'Bazball' strategy. Gill expressed confidence in his team. He highlighted their adaptability. Ben Stokes admitted the pitch favored India. Gill's leadership and India's resilience were key. The victory shifted the series' momentum. India aims to maintain this advantage. The upcoming Lord's Test is highly anticipated.

McCullum Calls for Lively Lord's Pitch After England's Edgbaston Loss

Following a heavy defeat in the second Test, England coach Brendon McCullum has requested a faster, bouncier pitch for the upcoming Lord's Test. This comes after both McCullum and captain Ben Stokes acknowledged misreading the Edgbaston pitch, describing it as a "subcontinent-type" surface that favored India's bowlers.

Ben Stokes Blames Edgbaston Pitch for England's Crushing Defeat Against India; Admits to Being 'Out-Skilled'

England captain Ben Stokes attributed their 337-run defeat against India in the second Test to the Edgbaston pitch, describing it as more akin to subcontinent conditions. Stokes highlighted missed opportunities, particularly failing to capitalize after having India at 200-5.

Australia Celebrates Strong Start to WTC Campaign; Cummins Praises Smith's Experience

West Indies head coach Daren Sammy conceded that the pitches in the Caribbean need a change if they are to produce better batters in Test cricket

Sanjog Gupta to Lead ICC as New Chief Executive Officer, Starting July 2025

Set to take charge on July 7, Sanjog Gupta will become the seventh CEO in ICC history

Rishabh Pant's Edgbaston Blitz: Indian Star Makes SENA History and Breaks Sixes Record in England Test

Rishabh Pant etched his name in cricket history, becoming the first Asian wicketkeeper-batter to surpass 2,000 Test runs in SENA countries. His aggressive 65 in the Edgbaston Test against England underscored his impact. Pant's Edgbaston innings also saw him break the record for most sixes by a visiting batter in England, with 24 sixes.

India-Bangladesh Cricket Series in Jeopardy Amidst Diplomatic Row: Sources

The Indian cricket team is unlikely to travel to Bangladesh amidst diplomatic tensions between the two countries. A top source has told India Today that the cricket has been advised to call off the tour.

Shubman Gill's Father Jests About Missed 300 After His Son's Stunning 269 Against England

ENG vs IND: Shubman Gill's father took a cheeky dig after his son was dismissed at 269 in the 2nd Test at Birmingham. He reckons that he missed out on a triple-hundred.

Ravindra Jadeja Under Scrutiny for Potential BCCI Protocol Breach, Unlikely to Face Penalty

Ravindra Jadeja broke the new BCCI travel rules during the second Test against England. However, he is unlikely to get a sanction.

Wales Eyes Resounding Victory Over Japan to End Losing Skid

Wounded Wales looking for 'massive' win over Japan

Woakes Rueful After Edgbaston Edges: 'Could Have Had India 30 for 3'

The England pacer rued a couple of DRS calls that didn't go the home team's way in the morning session on Day 1 at Edgbaston

Smith Returns as Australia Aim for Series Clinch vs. West Indies; Inglis Out

Steve Smith is set to rejoin the Australian lineup for the second Test against the West Indies in Grenada after recovering from a finger injury. His return is a significant boost as Australia aims to secure a series victory. Smith will modify his fielding position to avoid the slips, while the West Indies celebrate Kraigg Brathwaite's 100th Test match.

Edgbaston's Asymmetrical Boundaries Raise Eyebrows Amid India-England Test Duel: A Spin Strategy Gamble?

Concerns arose at Edgbaston regarding the unusually short and asymmetrical boundary dimensions for the second Test, with some boundaries seemingly 5-10m shorter than usual. This sparked speculation about whether the adjustments favored England's aggressive batting approach against India's spin attack, reminiscent of the 2019 World Cup controversy when India faced similar boundary issues at the same venue.

Garcia Header Seals Real Madrid's FIFA Club World Cup Quarter-Final Spot Over Juventus

Real Madrid secured a FIFA Club World Cup quarter-final spot, defeating Juventus 1-0, thanks to Gonzalo Garcia's header. The victory sets up a clash with either Borussia Dortmund or Monterrey. Kylian Mbappe's return from illness boosted Madrid. Despite Juventus' initial energy, Madrid's pressure paid off. Coach Xabi Alonso praised his team's resilience in the face of fatigue and challenging conditions.

Praggnanandhaa Soars into Top 4 as Carlsen Dominates Latest FIDE Chess Ratings

Indian chess sensation R Praggnanandhaa has broken into the world's top-4, securing the India's number-one rank after his UzChess Cup victory. Magnus Carlsen remains world number one, while D Gukesh slipped to sixth. Fabiano Caruana climbed to third, and Anish Giri re-entered the top-10. In a historic shift, no Russian player is in the top-10.

Wimbledon Shocker: Gauff, Pegula, Zverev Among Record Number of Seeds Ousted

Wimbledon witnessed a shocking start with a record number of top-10 seeds, including Coco Gauff and Alexander Zverev, exiting in the first round. Novak Djokovic battled through a stomach issue with the help of 'miracle pills,' while Alexander Zverev openly discussed his struggles with loneliness and mental health on tour.

Lalit Modi's SC Plea Highlights ED's IPL Finances Investigation

Lalit Modi has urged the Supreme Court to direct the BCCI to pay a Rs 10 crore penalty to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) regarding financial irregularities in the 2009 IPL season held in South Africa. The ED's investigation revealed FEMA violations, accusing the BCCI of remitting Rs 243 crore to Cricket South Africa without RBI permission.

Kuldeep Yadav Eyes Edgbaston Opportunity as India Weighs Two-Spinner Strategy

The Times of India in England: India set to go in with two Spinners in the second Test, starting from Wednesday. Washington Sundar is also in the fray, while Jaspit Bumrah’s chances of playing is negligible.

Chess Sensation Praggnanandhaa Joins Magnus Carlsen's Team Liquid Ahead of Esports World Cup

Magnus Carlsen's Team Liquid welcomes the young Indian chess prodigy, R Praggnanandhaa, ahead of the Esports World Cup in Riyadh. Praggnanandhaa joins other Indian players in the esports arena, while Carlsen and other grandmasters have already secured their spots. Praggnanandhaa will compete in the Last Chance Qualifiers for a chance to participate in the tournament.