Sunil Gavaskar has changed his view on Rishabh Pant’s batting. He praised Pant’s measured approach in the recent Test match. Gavaskar noted Pant’s ability to balance defence and attack. Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal also performed well. India ended Day 1 with a strong score of 359/3. Pant remained not out at 65, hitting two sixes.
Shubman Gill’s unbeaten 127 propelled India to 359 for 3 on Day 1 against England at Headingley, marking a stellar start to his Test captaincy. Gill remarkably used a repaired bat, fixed by Cricfix_batservices after it was damaged in training.
Shubman Gill’s captaincy debut at Headingley, marked by an unbeaten century, has brought back memories of his verbal sparring with Jonny Bairstow during the 2024 India-England series. The resurfaced clip shows a sharp exchange between the two, adding spice to the ongoing series where Gill’s leadership and batting acumen signal a confident start for India.
Indian hockey players, previously excluded, will now receive a monthly out-of-pocket allowance of Rs 25,000 under the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS). This decision, approved by the Mission Olympic Cell (MOC), benefits 80 players from both the men’s and women’s national teams.
India faces a significant challenge in combating doping, as evidenced by the latest Wada report, which ranks the nation first globally in dope offenders with 214 adverse analytical findings in 2023. This alarming situation has prompted authorities to revive the ‘National Anti-Doping Bill 2022’, incorporating Wada’s suggestions to avoid potential suspension of NADA.
At Headingley, India showcased a blend of tradition and innovation, with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill leading the charge. Their stellar performances, including twin centuries, propelled India to a commanding 359-3 at stumps on day one.
RJ Mahvash has directly addressed online trolls who attributed her success to her association with cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal. She refuted these claims by showcasing her career achievements since 2019 in a video posted on social media.
India’s cricket team, without Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, displayed unexpected resilience in the first Test against England. KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal’s disciplined opening partnership provided stability, while Shubman Gill showcased his ability to fill Kohli’s shoes in the middle order.
Rohit Sharma, known for his calm batting approach, recently shared his mindset, emphasising instinctive responses over fixed targets. He also highlighted emotional control in high-pressure games. Sharma has retired from Test cricket after scoring 4,301 runs in 67 matches, including 12 centuries. India now have a new red-ball captain in Shubman Gill for the Test series in England.
