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ENG vs IND: Pacer Jofra Archer set to return for 2nd Test in Edgbaston

Archer, who hasn't featured in the longer format since 2021, is gradually working his way back from multiple injury setbacks, most recently a broken thumb sustained during the Indian Premier League.

ENG vs IND tour is exam for Gill, good batting key to good captaincy: Karim

The upcoming England tour will be an exam for new Test leader Shubman Gill and his success as captain may depend on his own batting performance, reckons former India selector Saba Karim. India kick-started a new era in Test cricket with the appointment of Gill as captain following retirements of stalwarts such as Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravichandran Ashwin in quick succession. Gill is a gifted player but he is yet to flourish as a Test batter, managing just 1,893 runs in 32 Tests at an average just under 32, with four centuries. While his technique is compact and batting has flair, he's yet to deliver the kind of consistent, match-winning performances that mark elite Test batters. Yet, Saba Karim remains confident. "This is an examination for him. I am sure he's ready and up for it," Karim told PTI Videos on the sidelines of FIT India: Sunday on Cycle event on Sunday. "This is a big opportunity for him as a player. He needs to perform with the bat there, if he is able to do

Playing all 3 formats continuously is no easy task: Jasprit Bumrah

Bumrah emphasized the importance of smart workload management, stating, "I don't chase specific milestones anymore. I focus on staying fit and giving my best without burdening myself with numbers."

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.

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.

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.

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

India have huge talent to fill big shoes of Kohli and Rohit: Anderson

England pace great James Anderson feels India's next generation of batters have the aggression and fearlessness to step into the "big shoes" of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the Test team. Kohli and Rohit, legends of Indian batting, bid farewell to Test cricket within a week of each other. Having already stepped away from T20Is last year, the duo will now only feature in ODIs for India. Kohli ended his inspiring run in the traditional format, scoring 9230 runs from 123 matches with 30 hundreds at an average of 46.85, while Rohit accumulated 4301 runs from 67 Tests at an average of 40.57 and has 12 centuries and 18 fifties to his name. "Great players. Kohli, one of the greatest Test batters that's ever been," Anderson said on 'talkSPORT'. The twin retirements mean India will not only have a new captain at the helm but will be without two of their most experienced players. "There will be a new captain because Sharma has retired, There's big shoes to fill there but they've got a h

ENG vs IND: India is going to be a tough challenge - James Anderson

With England scheduled to face both India and Australia in Test assignments after a one-off Test against Zimbabwe later in May, Anderson emphasized the importance of building early momentum.

Virat and Rohit's absence a big boost for us: England's Moeen Ali

Moeen, who concluded his international career last year, suggested that Shubman Gill is the most likely candidate to take over India's captaincy.

IPL 2025 suspended: When will IPL resume amid India's packed schedule?

The September window was expected to be reserved for the Asia Cup 2025. But with the revised schedule, the BCCI may now consider using that period to conduct the remaining 16 IPL matches

IND vs ENG: Bumrah not to lead India in absence of captain Rohit - report

India's tour of England for a five-match Test series will begin on June 20, with the first Test at Leeds.

Jasprit Bumrah should play only four Tests vs England, says Ravi Shastri

Bumrah, who recently returned to action in the IPL for Mumbai Indians following a lengthy layoff due to a back injury, is expected to spearhead India's bowling attack in England

BCCI sack Team India's assistant coaches before England Tests: Report

The Indian team already has the legendary domestic cricketer Sitanshu Kotak, while Ryan ten Doeschate will take over Dilip's responsibilities. Adrian Le Roux will assume Desai's duties.

Good news for cricket fans! Bumrah starts bowling in nets | Watch video

Bumrah, who has been rehabilitating at NCA at the moment, suffered a back injury during the India vs Australia Test in January this year

England's Joe Root admits "No Hiding Place" against India's Test challenge

Charismatic England batter Joe Root has advocated for consistency to counter India in the upcoming five-Test series, saying "there's no hiding place" when it comes to facing such an indomitable opponent. India will commence their their 2025-27 World Test Championship cycle in England with the opening match scheduled at Headingley from June 20. Root, who surpassed Alastair Cook as England's all-time highest Test run-getter last year, is gearing up for the challenge following an impressive showing in the Champions Trophy recently. "We are good in our own conditions but with India coming over for a five-match series there's no hiding place. It's a long old slog, you've got to be consistent. You've got to put in those match-winning performances time and time again," the former England skipper told Sky Sports. Root, 34, led the England Test team from 2017 to 2022, recording 27 victories in 64 matches -- the most by any captain from the country. However, a difficult period in 2021, wher

Rohit Sharma set to continue leadership role for England Tests: Reports

Sources confirm that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the selection panel are in favor of Rohit leading the team for the England tour.