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Khaleej Times
3 hours ago
- Business
- Khaleej Times
England name squad for India Test series opener at Headingley
England have named a 14-player squad for the first match of the Rothesay Test Series against India, which is set to begin on June 20 at Headingley in Leeds. Ben Stokes will lead the squad as captain and Surrey bowling all-rounder Jamie Overton returns to the Test line-up for the first time since earning his sole cap against New Zealand at Headingley in June 2022. The 31-year-old is still under close medical review after breaking his right little finger during the first One-Day International against the West Indies at Edgbaston last week. Durham seamer Brydon Carse, as well as Warwickshire's Jacob Bethell and Chris Woakes, were recalled after featuring in England's Test tour of New Zealand in December. Surrey's Gus Atkinson was ruled out of selection due to a hamstring injury sustained during the one-off Test against Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge last month. England will play five Test matches against India over the next couple of months, finishing on August 4 at the Kia Oval in London.
CNA
11 hours ago
- Health
- CNA
England name squad for India Test series opener at Headingley
England have named a 14-player squad for the first match of the Rothesay Test Series against India, which is set to begin on June 20 at Headingley in Leeds. Ben Stokes will lead the squad as captain and Surrey bowling all-rounder Jamie Overton returns to the Test line-up for the first time since earning his sole cap against New Zealand at Headingley in June 2022. The 31-year-old is still under close medical review after breaking his right little finger during the first One-Day International against the West Indies at Edgbaston last week. Durham seamer Brydon Carse, as well as Warwickshire's Jacob Bethell and Chris Woakes, were recalled after featuring in England's Test tour of New Zealand in December. Surrey's Gus Atkinson was ruled out of selection due to a hamstring injury sustained during the one-off Test against Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge last month. England will play five Test matches against India over the next couple of months, finishing on August 4 at the Kia Oval in London. SQUAD Ben Stokes, Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Sam Cook, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jamie Smith, Josh Tongue and Chris Woakes.
Reuters
11 hours ago
- Health
- Reuters
England name squad for India Test series opener at Headingley
June 5 (Reuters) - England have named a 14-player squad for the first match of the Rothesay Test Series against India, which is set to begin on June 20 at Headingley in Leeds. Ben Stokes will lead the squad as captain and Surrey bowling all-rounder Jamie Overton returns to the Test line-up for the first time since earning his sole cap against New Zealand at Headingley in June 2022. The 31-year-old is still under close medical review after breaking his right little finger during the first One-Day International against the West Indies at Edgbaston last week. Durham seamer Brydon Carse, as well as Warwickshire's Jacob Bethell and Chris Woakes, were recalled after featuring in England's Test tour of New Zealand in December. Surrey's Gus Atkinson was ruled out of selection due to a hamstring injury sustained during the one-off Test against Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge last month. England will play five Test matches against India over the next couple of months, finishing on August 4 at the Kia Oval in London. Ben Stokes, Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Sam Cook, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jamie Smith, Josh Tongue and Chris Woakes.
National Post
27-05-2025
- General
- National Post
Shubman Gill to captain new-look India on cricket tour of England
No Virat Kohli. No Rohit Sharma. No Ravichandran Ashwin. Article content Article content These three names featured prominently on India's starting Test lineup in recent years and often sent shivers down the opposition. Article content But the long arm of Father Time tapped them on the shoulder gently and reminded three of the country's greatest players that it's time to call it a day. England must be breathing a sigh of relief as this fearsome threesome will not grace the hallowed England grounds during India's demanding five-Test tour that starts in mid-June. Article content Article content All eyes now turn to the new-look India squad led by 25-year-old Shubman Gill, who was given the nod ahead of fast-bowler extraordinaire Jasprit Bumrah. In fact, the majority of fans around the world and pundits were certain Bumrah would succeed Sharma as captain, but the selectors rightly decided the pace man's fitness issues were a concern. Article content Article content 'We would rather have him as a bowler and hope he has a big series,' chief selector Ajit Agarkar said. 'He is an important player for us, so having him fit as a bowler is more important.' Article content Meanwhile, the 38-year-old Ashwin retired from the five-day version of the game a few months back having taken 537 Test wickets and turned his attention to club cricket. Sharma, of course, will be missed at the top of the order as he accumulated 4,301 runs with 12 centuries and 18 half centuries after making his Test debut in 2013. Article content The 36-year-old Kohli was urged by the hierarchy to hang on until after the England tour to give Gill all the assistance he would need as he embarks as a new skipper. Kohli was widely regarded as one of the most accomplished batsmen of his generation and a hero to millions of Indian fans. He played 123 Test matches since his debut in 2011, amassing 9,230 runs with an average of 46.85, including 30 centuries and 31 fifties. Article content Article content Although Gill lacks captaincy experience in Test cricket, he has led his country in a T20 game in Zimbabwe and captains Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League. Gill has appeared in 32 Tests and scored 1,893 runs and that includes five centuries. Gill described his appointment as Test captain as a 'great honour' and 'big responsibility.' Article content Another superstar Gill will be without on the tour will be opening bowler Mohammad Shami, who played a pivotal role for India in recent years, but a spate of injuries has ruled him out again.
Hans India
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Hans India
Reddit Alert: With Rohit & Virat retiring, 'Who leads India's Test team next?' as seen on Reddit
As Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma officially bid adieu to Test cricket, Reddit has become the front-row seat for fans processing the end of an era — and the start of something new. From heartfelt tributes to legacy-defining debates, passionate communities like r/CricketBuddies and r/IndiaCricket are buzzing with one burning question for red-ball cricket: Who will captain India's Test team into the future? The big take: Who takes the reins? Redditors point to the usual suspects, as part of the leader mix. From fan-favourite Bumrah being hailed as the 'best choice' to comeback calls for Shreyas Iyer, the community is full of ideas. KL Rahul makes the list too — 'a good option,' although others point out that his 'defensive' approach might not fit the bill. Meanwhile, the young and promising Shubman Gill has fans watching out, with one redditor announcing: 'Don't be shocked if Gill becomes the next red ball captain'. One astute redditor captures the essence of the moment aptly, saying 'there is no single answer' – reflecting the complexity of filling the massive shoes left by Virat and Rohit. As India stands at a critical crossroads in Test cricket, the Reddit community remains the front-row seat to this unfolding narrative. The transition is not just about finding a new captain – it's about witnessing the birth of a new era. Got a frontrunner pick in mind? The pitch is wide open for debate, only on Reddit!
