Breaking records and ending spells of underperformance, Gill-led India reverses 'Bazball' card on England

Jun 20, 2025

A talented, but inexperienced Indian team led by Gill was not only battling England, but also the scrutiny of the public back home, still not over the retirements of their favourite heroes. "This time, we will lose 5-0", "Gill has not touched 40 runs outside Asia, yet he is the captain", "No Tests without Rohit, Virat", "Joe Root will outscore everyone", such were the sentiments of a considerable crowd of cynics on social media as the tour drew closer. But with centuries from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Gill and one potentially coming from vice-captain Rishabh Pant, India may have silenced these voices, at least for the duration of this match.

Bhutia slams Kalyan Chaubey's leadership; AIFF chief says former captain making baseless allegations

Jun 20, 2025

Former India football team captain Bhaichung Bhutia has launched a scathing attack on All India Football Federation (AIFF) President Kalyan Chaubey, saying that "controversies, corruption charges, allegations" in the last two to three years have significantly damaged Indian football and that someone who will "work sincerely and honestly" to uplift Indian football should be brought in his place

Rishabh Pant completes 3000 test runs; surpasses MS Dhoni to become Asia's most successful wicketkeeper-batter in SENA

Jun 20, 2025

Pant achieved this feat in his outing against England on Friday at Leeds Headingley, Day 1 of the first test of the five-test match series.