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Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has lauded Rishabh Pant’s unique and fearless shot-making, specifically highlighting the left-hander’s distinctive falling paddle sweep during his blistering 134 off 178 balls in the first Test at Headingley. Tendulkar called the stroke not an accident, but a product of sharp…

India’s Rishabh Pant celebrates after scoring a century on day two of the first cricket test match between England and India at Headingley in Leeds, England, Saturday, June 21, 2025, (AP Photo/Scott Heppell) India’s Rishabh Pant celebrates after scoring a century on day two of the first cricket test match between England and India at…

Rishabh Pant (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar hailed Rishabh Pant as the country’s “greatest wicketkeeper-batter ever” following his stunning century against England, calling him a “breath of fresh air.” Pant continued his brilliant form in Test cricket by registering his seventh Test century, breaking multiple records during his innings in the…

Shubman Gill (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: A baggy blue cap on his head, hands on his teammates’ shoulders, and a few charged-up words to fire up his squad — it was a familiar huddle for Shubman Gill, but this one held extra weight. At the boundary ropes of Headingley Stadium in Leeds, Gill addressed his…

NEW DELHI: Shubman Gill’s Test captaincy debut at Headingley couldn’t have been more impressive on the cricketing front. The 25-year-old led from the front with a career-best 147, anchoring India’s innings in the first Test against England. But while his batting drew praise, it was his socks that had fans – and probably officials –…

NEW DELHI: Eight long years — or 3,011 days to be exact — that’s how long Karun Nair waited to walk out in an India Test jersey again. But the fairy tale comeback didn’t unfold the way he had imagined. On his much-anticipated return to Test cricket, Karun lasted just four balls, dismissed for a…

India’s Rishabh Pant (AP Photo/Scott Heppell) India’s wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant showcased his dominance in Test cricket, scoring an unbeaten 65 on the opening day of the Leeds Test match against England, while also breaking records in the World Test Championship. Pant surpassed former India captain Rohit Sharma to claim the record for most sixes by…

Shubman Gill wearing black socks NEW DELHI: Shubman Gill’s sparkling debut as India’s Test captain may have drawn praise for his leadership and batting brilliance, but an unlikely fashion faux pas could land him in trouble with the ICC. Gill, who scored an unbeaten 127 on Day 1 of the opening Test against England at…

India’s captain Shubman Gill plays a shot on day one of the first cricket test match between England and India at Headingley in Leeds, England, Friday, June 20, 2025, (AP Photo/Scott Heppell) Shubman Gill was under enormous pressure from the moment he was appointed as India’s Test captain.Former cricketers raised eyebrows over his elevation to…

Neeraj Chopra won the Paris Diamond League with a throw of 88.16m. (Image: X) Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra, after winning his first Diamond League title in two years with a throw of 88.16m in Paris on June 21, emphasis his need to strengthen core muscles to consistently achieve 90-plus meter throws in international competitions….