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Jaiswal, Gill in two-century list on Day 1 of first Test

Jaiswal, Gill in two-century list on Day 1 of first Test

20 Jun 2025 | 11:36 PM

Leeds, June 20 (UNI) Indian batsmen Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill etched their names into the record books on Friday as both scored centuries on the opening day of the first Test against England at Headingley, propelling India to a commanding 359 for three at stumps.

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Gill joins elite club with ton on Test captaincy debut

Gill joins elite club with ton on Test captaincy debut

20 Jun 2025 | 11:04 PM

Leeds, June 20 (UNI) Shubman Gill marked his first outing as India's Test captain in spectacular fashion, slamming an unbeaten century on debut as skipper against England at Headingley on Friday.

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Paine appointed Australia A head coach

Paine appointed Australia A head coach

20 Jun 2025 | 9:52 PM

Melbourne, Jun 20 (UNI) Former Australian Test captain Tim Paine has been appointed as the head coach of the Australia A men's team for the upcoming season, Cricket Australia announced on Friday.

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Yashasvi Jaiswal powers India to 215/2 at Tea

Yashasvi Jaiswal powers India to 215/2 at Tea

20 Jun 2025 | 9:29 PM

Leeds, Jun 20 (UNI) Yashasvi Jaiswal carved his name into the cricketing record books on Day 1 of the first Test against England at Headingley, striking a magnificent unbeaten century to guide India to a commanding 215 for 2 at Tea Friday.

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Ind- Eng Test series: England makes a comeback after Yashasvi, KL give India a good start

Ind- Eng Test series: England makes a comeback after Yashasvi, KL give India a good start

20 Jun 2025 | 6:06 PM

Leeds, June 20 (UNI) England were able to get two Indian wickets after openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul gave India a good start in the first Test of the five match India England series being played at Headingley.

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BPCL partners with India’s First Pan-Disability Cricket Team for historic England Tour

BPCL partners with India’s First Pan-Disability Cricket Team for historic England Tour

20 Jun 2025 | 5:47 PM

Mumbai, June 20 (UNI) Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) on Friday said that it has collaborated with India’s first pan-disability cricket team as they prepare to embark on a landmark
tour to England.

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Labuschagne dropped, Smith injured as Konstas, Inglis returns confirmed for WI opener

Labuschagne dropped, Smith injured as Konstas, Inglis returns confirmed for WI opener

20 Jun 2025 | 12:44 PM

Sydney, June 20 (UNI) Sam Konstas and Josh Inglis will both play in the first Test against West Indies with injured batter Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne to miss the series opener in Barbados.

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Uncapped pacer Kundai Matigimu in Zimbabwe squad to face South Africa

Uncapped pacer Kundai Matigimu in Zimbabwe squad to face South Africa

19 Jun 2025 | 8:40 PM

Bulawayo, June 19 (UNI) Zimbabwe have named their squad of 16 players to face World Test Championship 2025 winners, South Africa in a two-match Test series at home, beginning later
this month.

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'Felt strange': Kapil Dev on Pataudi Trophy being renamed Anderson-Tendulkar

'Felt strange': Kapil Dev on Pataudi Trophy being renamed Anderson-Tendulkar

19 Jun 2025 | 7:24 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (UNI) Legendary India all rounder Kapil Dev has expressed surprise at the Pataudi Trophy for India-England Test matches being renamed as the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, describing the development as "strange."
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has decided to rename the Test series hosted by England against India to honour Indian batting great Sachin Tendulkar and legendry English fast bowler James Anderson.

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Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy unveiled for England-India Tests

Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy unveiled for England-India Tests

19 Jun 2025 | 6:48 PM

Leeds, June 19 (UNI) England and India greats James Anderson and Sachin Tendulkar have been honoured with a newly named trophy – the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy – which will be contested in future Test series between the two nations.

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Pathum Nissanka ton leads Lanka fightback

Pathum Nissanka ton leads Lanka fightback

19 Jun 2025 | 6:45 PM

Galle, June 19 (UNI) Partnerships were the cornerstone of Sri Lanka’s strong reply on Day 3 of the opening Test against Bangladesh, as Pathum Nissanka’s sublime career-best 187 guided the hosts to 368/4 at stumps, trimming the first-innings deficit to just 127 runs.

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Not going to be easy: Shastri’s advice for new India skipper

Not going to be easy: Shastri’s advice for new India skipper

19 Jun 2025 | 5:08 PM

Leeds, June 19 (UNI) Shubman Gill is set to lead India in red-ball cricket for the very first time in the high-profile five-Test tour of England, and former head coach Ravi Shastri has shared thoughtful words of advice for the young batter.

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West Indies skipper Hayley Matthews to undergo surgery

West Indies skipper Hayley Matthews to undergo surgery

19 Jun 2025 | 1:22 PM

Antigua, June 19 (UNI) Women's No.1 T20I all-rounder and No.2 ODI all-rounder Hayley Matthews
is set for a period on the sidelines, electing to undergo surgery on a shoulder injury.

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Aaliyah Alleyne & Qiana Joseph found guilty of breaching ICC Code of Conduct

Aaliyah Alleyne & Qiana Joseph found guilty of breaching ICC Code of Conduct

19 Jun 2025 | 1:20 PM

Dubai, June 19 (UNI) West Indies women’s players, Aaliyah Alleyne and Qiana Joseph have been found guilty of breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct in the second Women’s ODI against South Africa at the 3Ws Oval in Barbados over the weekend.

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Pant shares India’s batting line-up change for England Tests

Pant shares India’s batting line-up change for England Tests

19 Jun 2025 | 1:06 PM

Leeds, June 19 (UNI) As India prepares for the crucial Test series against England, newly appointed vice-captain Rishabh Pant has affirmed a significant change in the team’s batting order for the first Test, revealing that Shubman Gill will take up the No.4 spot, while Pant himself will bat at No.5.

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