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The Independent
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Independent
England cricket welcomes returning stars for India Test series
Gus Atkinson is out of the first Test against India due to a hamstring injury, leading to Jamie Overton 's recall. Jamie Overton, who played his only Test in June 2022, is a fitness doubt after breaking a finger. Brydon Carse has impressed in shorter formats, while Chris Woakes is expected to play for the England Lions to build his workload. Jacob Bethell 's return from the IPL creates a selection dilemma in the top order, with Duckett, Crawley, and Pope also in contention. The first Test begins on June 20 at Headingley; Shubman Gill captains India following Rohit Sharma 's retirement, and Virat Kohli has stepped away from red-ball cricket.
Daily Mail
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Virat Kohli's retirement from Tests is a dark day for cricket - but it's even worse news for England
Virat Kohli 's decision to retire from Test cricket has robbed the format of one of its most compelling practitioners – and, indisputably, its most powerful advocate. But it has not damaged India 's chances ahead of their five-match series in England this summer. In fact, it may have enhanced them.
