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IND vs ENG: Ponting picks Arshdeep in India's Playing 11 for first Test

Ponting also noted Arshdeep's success with the new ball in the IPL, where he has consistently troubled batsmen during powerplays

Test series vs India will be a litmus test for English top order: Boycott

Looking ahead to the India Tests, Boycott said the top order must prove their mettle against quality opposition

Rishabh Pant plans short break before England series for mental rest

His IPL campaign over, India's swashbuckling wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant on Tuesday said he would want to "switch off" for a few days before leaving for the Test tour of England in a "good frame of mind." Pant slammed a magnificent century -- 118 off 61 balls -- to power Lucknow Super Giants to 227 for three against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the final league fixture of IPL 2025 here. But RCB, riding on Jitesh Sharma's 33-ball 85 and Mayank Agarwal's 23-ball 41, and the duo's unbroken 107-run partnership for the fifth wicket, pulled off a memorable win to seal their place in Qualifier 1. "Just want to switch off for a few days, not think about cricket and then the England series is coming up and just preparing for that in a good frame of mind," Pant said at the presentation ceremony. The LSG skipper rued the absence of key bowlers for a good part of the season owing to injury. "Eventually you got to play 40 overs of good cricket. 20 overs will definitely not save you in a

Rohit, Virat and Ashwin gave us blueprint to win Tests away from home: Gill

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli had "very contrasting styles" of leadership but the two iconic players along with spinner Ravichandran Ashwin have given the Indian team the "blueprint to win" Test series away from home, says new skipper Shubman Gill. Gill was on Saturday appointed India's captain in Tests. The first assignment for the 25-year-old is a five-Test series England where he won't have stalwarts like Kohli and Rohit in the line-up. "(The) guys like Rohit bhai, Virat bhai and Ashwin bhai they have given us a blueprint on how to tour away from home and win matches and series," Gill said in a video released by the BCCI on Sunday. "Yes, it's one thing to be able to deliver and execute, but because we have that blueprint, we know how to tour away from home and win matches and series," he added. Gill said while Kohli and Rohit had contrasting styles of leadership, they were also quite similar in style. "When I was a kid, I was always inspired by the great and the legends of India

Gill will have to lead from front, judgement of team can wait: Harbhajan

India's new Test skipper Shubman Gill will have to lead from the front in absence of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma but the young team should not be judged too early, feels spin bowling great Harbhajan Singh. The 25-year-old Gill was on Saturday appointed as the full-time captain of the Indian team with Rishabh Pant as his deputy with the new World Test Championship cycle beginning with next month's England tour. Harbhajan welcomed the choice of Gill as captain but said there are challenges ahead. "Obviously it is a great move, having a young captain like Shubman Gill who has done well in franchise cricket," Harbhajan told PTI during the launch of TV show Who's the Boss' on Sunday. But this is going to be a tough tour, England has never been an easy tour. I hope that Shubman, Rishabh Pant this is a young team. There is no Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma, suddenly there is a big gap in that team and that also needs to be filled, so Shubman will have to lead from the front, he said. Harbh

WATCH: Shubman Gill breaks silence after becoming new Indian Test captain

Shubman Gill expressed his emotions about being named India's new Test captain, calling the moment both humbling and significant.

Sarfaraz Khan dropped! Here's what Agarkar said on Sarfaraz's exclusion

While Shubman Gill named India new Test captain, Rishabh Pant will be part of leadership group as vice-captain.

I played with him at KKR: Morgan after Gill named new India Test captain

Former England captain Eoin Morgan, who shared the dressing room with Gill at Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) during the IPL, expressed confidence in Gill's leadership

Sai to Krishna: Morgan's Indian picks to watch out for IND vs ENG Tests

Reacting to the squad announcement, former England captain Eoin Morgan shared his thoughts and highlighted a few Indian players to watch out for during the series.

Rahul to Iyer: Here's what Ajit Agarkar said on India Test team selection

Agarkar, during the press conference, said that they cannot pick 500 players in the squad, so some names are bound to miss out.

Who is youngest Test captain? Full list of India Test captains & records

The youngest Indian to ever lead the Test team remains Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi, who captained India at just 21 years and 77 days against the West Indies in 1962.

When did Kohli tell selectors about retirement? Agarkar reveals the month

Agarkar confirmed that Kohli personally contacted him in early April to communicate his intent to step away from the longest format of the game.

Experience will help Gill succeed in England as captain: Ajit Agarkar

The Indian Test team is entering a significant phase of transition with Gill taking over the captaincy reins

India Test squad announcement HIGHLIGHTS, India vs England: Rishabh Pant named Gill's deputy

Mohd Shami is deemed unfit for the England tour and will not be travelling with the team to England. Other than Sarfaraz Khan has also been dropped from the Test side ahead of the tour.

BCCI appoints Shubman Gill as India's new Test captain for England series

Gill's first Test assignment as red ball captain will be a challenging one, going up against England on British soil, starting June 20

Ro-Ko retirement: No coach or selector can dictate to players - Gambhir

Ahead of the England tour, head coach Gautam Gambhir admitted it will be challenging for India to move forward in Tests without Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

BCCI to name new India Test captain, squad for England Tests on May 24

BCCI is expected to announce India's Test squad and new captain for the England series on May 24. Check the probable squad for the England vs India Tests and IND vs ENG full schedule here

BCCI secretary denies reports of India pulling out of Asia Cup 2025

The Women's Emerging Teams Asia Cup is scheduled to be held in Sri Lanka next month, while India is set to host the Men's Asia Cup in September.

IND vs PAK: Here's why Team India may skip Asia Cup 2025 in September

Sony Pictures Networks India bagged Asia Cup rights from 2024 for eight years at $170 million. Asia Cup 2025 cancellation may force a revision of the broadcasting deal

Gill, Iyer and Pant top contenders for India's captaincy: Gavaskar

Gavaskar expressed that the IPL serves as an excellent arena for developing leadership skills, given its fast-paced and high-stakes nature