Jofra Archer made a comeback to first-class cricket for Sussex against Durham, raising hopes for his return to England’s Test side. After more than a four-year absence due to injuries, Archer marked his return with a wicket. With the second Test against India looming, his fitness will be crucial for a possible England recall.
England’s Joe Root has equaled Rahul Dravid’s record for the most catches by a non-wicketkeeper in Test cricket. Root’s 210th catch, dismissing Shardul Thakur, puts him alongside the Indian legend. The English veteran achieved this feat in 293 innings, surpassing Dravid’s catch-per-innings ratio.
At Headingley, Team India etched their name in Test cricket history by achieving the remarkable feat of scoring five individual centuries in a single match for the first time. Jaiswal, Gill, and Pant’s centuries propelled India to a strong first-innings total. Despite Pope and Brook’s valiant efforts, England trailed narrowly at the end of the first innings.
Rishabh Pant etched his name in history at Headingley, becoming the first wicketkeeper-batter to score centuries in both innings of a Test. His second innings ton was followed by Sunil Gavaskar playfully urging him to repeat his first-innings somersault celebration. Pant’s adaptability was also on display, shifting from aggressive shots to a defensive approach, earning praise from Deep Dasgupta.
Rishabh Pant’s stellar performance at Headingley has etched his name in the record books. He surpassed Alec Stewart for the highest match aggregate by a wicketkeeper in a Test on English soil.
Nasser Hussain highlighted Dinesh Karthik’s description of KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant’s contrasting styles during their impressive 195-run partnership. Rahul played with classical elegance, while Pant initially adopted a more aggressive, ‘hip-hop’ approach before settling into a more measured innings.
Rishabh Pant etched his name in history by becoming the first Indian wicketkeeper to score centuries in both innings of a Test match. Pant’s remarkable feat occurred on Day 4 against England at Headingley, marking his eighth Test century.
Jasprit Bumrah showcased his bowling prowess in the first Test against England. He achieved his 14th five-wicket haul, despite dropped catches. The BCCI plans to manage Bumrah’s workload during the series. Bumrah’s recent form is remarkable, outshining other Indian pacers. He equaled Kapil Dev’s record for away five-wicket hauls. Bumrah also leads among Indian bowlers in SENA countries.
KL Rahul exhibited resilience and skill, scoring his ninth Test century and third in England at Headingley. His composed, unbeaten innings, featuring 13 boundaries, helped India extend their lead after an early setback with Shubman Gill’s dismissal. Rahul’s landmark innings builds upon his previous centuries at the Oval and Lord’s, solidifying his reputation as a formidable overseas Test batter.
