Author: CT Staff
What a crazy morning at Headingley! India looked great but then lost two players quickly. Sai Sudharsan’s debut disaster happened right before lunch break. The new player went home without scoring any runs. Ben Stokes won the toss for England. He decided his team would bowl first. The sun was shining bright in Leeds today. Early morning helped the bowlers a bit. The ball was moving around slightly. But things got better for batting later. The pitch became easier to play on. India’s batsmen took full advantage of this change. Jaiswal and Rahul Play Well India’s opening pair did fantastic…
Virat Kohli has retired from Test cricket completely now. He lives quietly in London with his family. The famous cricketer stays away from cricket matches on purpose. He wants a private life without media attention. Virat Kohli’s New Life in London Virat Kohli lives in the Notting Hill area of London. His wife Anushka, daughter Vamika, and son Akaay stay with him there. The family enjoys a normal life without cameras following them. People in London do not recognize him easily. Kohli rides the London Underground train like regular people. He eats at restaurants without anyone bothering him. No fans…
The big news comes from India’s cricket team as Sai Sudharsan makes debut. The young batsman gets his first Test chance at Headingley. India’s Playing XI confirmed includes this exciting new player. Sudharsan earned his spot through excellent batting performances recently. He scored over 750 runs in IPL 2025 for Gujarat Titans. His first-class record shows 1,957 runs with seven hundred and five fifties. The IND vs ENG 2025 series starts on June 20th at Leeds. This five-match series gives India another chance in England. They haven’t won a Test series there since 2007. Coach Confirms the Big News Gautam…
Shubman Gill thinks winning Tests in England beats getting an IPL trophy. The 25-year-old captain wants to create history with India’s team. He believes Test cricket matters more than T20 leagues. Gill takes over as captain from Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Both legends recently retired from Test cricket. Now Gill gets his chance to lead India overseas. The young captain made a bold statement about his priorities. He said winning the Test series in tough countries feels bigger. Countries like England, Australia, and South Africa pose the greatest challenge to visiting teams. Test Cricket Means More Gill explained why…
The big cricket fight is coming between Bazball vs India’s New Era. England plays very fast and risky cricket these days. India wants to show that this style has big problems. England won 15 out of 20 Tests since they started Bazball. Their batsmen hit lots of boundaries and score runs quickly. But this way of playing can go wrong very fast. The IND vs ENG 2025 series will test both teams really hard. England needs to prove their aggressive style works everywhere. India wants to expose England’s weak spots with smart bowling. England’s Big Problems Joe Root scores most…
Shubman Gill makes a big call about India’s team balance. The new captain wants four proper bowlers in every Test. He thinks taking 20 wickets matters more than having extra batsmen. Gill knows this plan means less batting strength for India. His team will have only six batsmen instead of seven. But the captain believes bowling wins Test matches more often. This approach differs from what India did in Australia recently. They played three all-rounders there for more batting options. Gill wants a different strategy for winning Tests consistently. Learning From Past Wins Gill remembers how India beat England at…
Ben Stokes says England must focus on winning matches more. The captain still wants his team to play exciting cricket. But he thinks smart play matters most when teams get behind. England starts their Test series against India at Headingley soon. This five-match series begins a new World Test Championship cycle. Both teams want to start well in this competition. Stokes knows his team plays fast and entertaining cricket regularly. Fans love watching England bat and bowl with aggression. However, the captain wants better results when pressure builds up. England Must Learn From Losses Ben Stokes has won 23 Tests…
The BBL 2025-26 draft goes with some weird picks. Shaheen Afridi went first to the Brisbane Heat. Jofra Archer has no team at all. Pakistani bowlers did really well in the draft. Teams grabbed fast bowlers quickly this time. Women players also got picked by different teams. Big Shock With Archer Brisbane Heat took Shaheen Afridi with the first pick. The Pakistani bowler never played BBL before. He bowls left arm and goes really fast. Melbourne Stars kept Haris Rauf instead of letting him go. Adelaide Strikers wanted Rauf badly but couldn’t get him. Rauf took 36 wickets in 22…
KL Rahul feels weird about playing Tests without Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. The experienced batsman says the team dressing room feels different now. He thinks young players must grab their chances. India starts their five-match Test series against England on June 20th. The matches begin at Headingley ground in Leeds. This series kicks off the new World Test Championship cycle. KL Rahul Missing the Big Stars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma stopped playing Tests in May 2025. Both legends decided to retire from the longest format. Rahul says he never played in a team without these two. Also Read:…
Kapil Dev thinks Shubman Gill will do well as India’s new captain. The cricket legend says Gill has what it takes. He wants the team to win in England. Shubman Gill becomes India’s Test captain for the England tour. Rohit Sharma retired so Gill takes over now. The series starts at Headingley on June 20th. This IND vs ENG 2025 series means a lot for Indian cricket. England always gives India a tough fight at home. India last won a Test series there in 2007. Rahul Dravid was captain when India won that series. Before him, only two captains won…