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ENG vs IND: Gill aims to decode Dukes ball's evolution from 2018 to 2025

The rapidly evolving behaviour of Dukes, including the ball going soft 40 overs onwards, has created a major challenge for the Shubman Gill-led India in England. Gill has been getting inputs from the likes of KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja, who have been to England multiple times, on how the Dukes has evolved in the last 7-8 years. At Leeds, India missed the services of a second spinner on day five as England made short work of the 371-run target to go 1-0 up in the five-match series. India needed their pacers to strike in the run chase but, barring Bumrah, none was able to make inroads. By the time the new ball was due, the game was as good as over. On Tuesday, Gill spoke about his preference for an extra spinner in the 40-60 over phase over a pacer who would find it tough to contain the aggressive England batters. I have spoken to some of the players who were part of the 2018-19 series and they said the balls were slightly different in that series. Even in the 2021

Indian players told to stay indoors after suspicious package found: Report

The Indian cricket team, staying in the heart of Birmingham, was asked to stay indoors after a suspicious package was found at the nearby Centenary Square. A BCCI source confirmed to PTI that players were asked not to venture out following a social media post from the Birmingham City Centre Police. Usually the Indian cricketers explore the areas close to the team hotel and ahead of the second Test, they were frequenting the bustling Broad Street. A total of eight players including captain Shubman Gill turned up for training at Edgbaston while the other 10 members had an off day. We've currently got a cordon in place around Centenary Square, Birmingham city centre, while we investigate a suspicious package, read a post from Birmingham City Centre Police on X. We were alerted just before 3pm, and a number of buildings have been evacuated as a precaution while it's assessed. Please avoid the area, the message read. However, an hour later police lifted the cordon.

If IND vs ENG series is on the line & Bumrah is fit, he has to play: Bell

Former England batter Ian Bell has opined that if Jasprit Bumrah is fit, India should not limit him to just three Tests to manage his workload, given the high profile of the five-match Anderson-Tendulkar series. There is a question mark over Jasprit Bumrah's availability for the second Test beginning in Birmingham on Wednesday with India skipper Shubman Gill saying a decision on his lead pacer will be taken only after taking a look at the pitch. Gill has, however, said that Bumrah is available for selection. "I'd be amazed if he (Bumrah) only plays three Tests this summer. He's the best fast bowler in the world, and if he doesn't play, England will be very, very happy," Bell, who has more than 7,700 runs under his belt in 118 Tests, told PTI Videos. "Of course, you want to protect him (Bumrah), but if the series is on the line and he's fit, he has to play," said the the former right-handed batter. The 43-year-old feels spin could play a role as the match progresses. The spinners

England vs India 2nd Test playing 11, toss time, IND vs ENG live streaming

ENG vs IND 2nd Test Playing 11 prediction: The biggest question leading into the Edgbaston Test is whether Kuldeep Yadav will return to India's playing XI.

IND vs AUS: Nathan Lyon wants to win Test series in India before retirement

Australian spin great Nathan Lyon has no immediate plans of Test retirement as he yearns for one final away series win in India before calling time on his illustrious career. The 37-year-old, who is the most successful off-spinner for Australia with 556 wickets in 138 Tests, has taken 130 wickets against India in 32 Tests (both home and away) but has never been a part of an away series win in India. In fact, Australia have not beaten India in their backyard since their "final frontier" triumph in 2004-05. "I've always said I want to win away in India. I want to win away in England, Lyon was quoted as saying by cricket.com.au. "We've got that opportunity in a couple of years' time, but we've also got to take it Test by Test and make sure that we're doing everything here in West Indies right. "Then we've got a massive summer at home with the Ashes. But another World Test Championship final would be on my cards for sure," he added. But Lyon has relinquished his duties in the Austral

Windies skipper calls out umpires for controversial calls during AUS Test

Two decisions in particular enraged the West Indies camp: Chase's own LBW dismissal, which may have involved an inside edge, and a disputed catch involving Shai Hope

Why Archer's addition in ENG's playing 11 could prove troublesome for IND?

The 30-year-old Archer has been fast-tracked back into the squad after delivering a decent performance for Sussex in the County Championship

AUS thrash WI to go level with ENG in WTC 2025-27 points table; IND on 5th

The Indian cricket team are the only team in the WTC 2025-27 cycle who are yet to secure points after playing at least one match

Can Arshdeep be ideal replacement for Bumrah in India's playing 11 vs ENG?

Arshdeep Singh already has plenty of experience with the red ball in England due to his time with Kent in county cricket

ICC introduces new rule stop clock in new World Test Championship cycle

The ICC has introduced stop clock in Test cricket to deal with slow over rates while allowing fielding teams to decide which batter should be on strike in case of a deliberate' short-run as part of the playing conditions for 2025-27 World Test Championship cycle. The new rules have been implemented from the 2025-2027 World Test Championship which got underway with the first of the two Tests between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Galle. According to the ICC Test Match Playing Conditions on the governing body's website, the use of the stop clock like in limited-overs cricket has been implemented to eradicate the issue of slow over-rate. The fielding side shall be ready to start each over within 60 seconds of the previous over being completed. An electronic clock will be displayed at the ground that counts up seconds from zero to 60, the ICC said. The fielding side will thus be given two warnings and in case of a third infraction, the batting side will be awarded with five penalty ...

Why Archer won't return to England Playing 11 for second Test vs India?

In his first first-class appearance in four years, Archer bowled 18 overs, returned 1 for 32, and dismissed opener Emilio Gay

Are Rishabh Pant's valiant efforts rewriting how Test cricket is played?

Pant's audacious shot selection has often left fans holding their breath in matches but has given him the results he wants as well on multiple occasions.

14 wickets fell on Day 1 in Barbados: Check WI vs AUS 1st Test highlights

Australia, playing their first Test in the Caribbean in a decade, were left stunned as 14 wickets tumbled in a single day - the most on an opening day at the venue since 2011.

Harshit Rana released from India squad ahead of second England Test

Rana, 23, was initially a surprise inclusion in the squad, given his limited red-ball experience and mixed performances.

West Indies vs Australia 1st Test Playing 11, toss time and live streaming

The two teams last faced each other in a two-match Test series in Australia, which ended in a 1-1 draw.

Nasser Hussain critiques Gill's debut, says lacked Rohit-Virat's aura

Despite five Indian batters registering centuries across both innings, India failed to seal the game, leading to questions around on-field leadership.

Managing Jasprit Bumrah's workload important for us: Gautam Gambhir

When asked specifically about vice-captain Pant's back-to-back centuries, Gambhir brushed off the praise.

Kuldeep could be the X-factor for India: Ex-ENG cricketer Monty Panesar

India suffered a defeat in the opening Test at Headingley as England successfully chased 371, powered by Ben Duckett's 149.

Flat pitch to no Plan B: Five reasons why India lost 1st Test vs England

Ben Duckett's audacious 149 set the tone, while composed support from Zak Crawley, Joe Root and debutant Jamie Smith completed the second highest successful chase in England's Test history

India vs England 2nd Test: Date, time, playing XI changes, venue, streaming

If the Indian team management opts for another all-rounder, Nitish Kumar Reddy is expected to be a like-for-like replacement in India's Playing XI for the second Test.