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Hindustan Times
5 hours ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Akash Deep breaks silence on what he told Ben Duckett during controversial send-off: 'He said I won't get him out'
Exactly one week after the intense send-off incident at The Oval, India pacer Akash Deep has finally broken his silence, shedding light on what truly transpired between him and England opener Ben Duckett. The incident took place during Day 4 of the fifth and final Test of the series, when the pacer dismissed Duckett and proceeded to wrap his arms around the batter as the latter walked off the field. Akash Deep appeared to tell something to Duckett, who remarkably maintained his calm and didn't react to the pacer. Akash Deep gave a send-off to Ben Duckett in the fifth Test(X) There were hostilities between the two before the send-off, too, with the duo exchanging words between deliveries. The Indian bowler has revealed that Duckett had told Akash Deep he wouldn't be able to get him out; it seemed the remark riled the Indian bowler up, particularly given his good record against Duckett. 'I have a good record against Duckett and have got him out a few times,' Akash Deep told Revsportz. 'I have always fancied my chances against the left-handers, and he is no different. On that day, he was trying to throw me off my line and length and had played a number of unconventional shots. That's when he said to me that it was his day and I will not be able to get him out." Akash Deep acknowledged that Duckett's tactics initially made bowling to him challenging, but he was fired up once he finally got the breakthrough. 'The truth is, if a batter moves around the pitch and plays these shots, your line and length does get impacted, for you don't really know what he will do next. That's what was happening. Also, England were off to a quick start and we needed a wicket. We were defending a modest score and wickets were critical. When I got him out (smiles), I said to him: 'You miss, I hit. Not always will you win. This time, I win'. It was a continuation of what he was saying to me, and it was all done in good spirit,' said the bowler. A series full of on-field tensions The clash between Akash Deep and Ben Duckett was far from an isolated incident. Tensions had been simmering since the Lord's Test, ignited by Zak Crawley's deliberate time-wasting on the final moments of Day 3. This tactic deeply frustrated the Indian camp, especially Shubman Gill, sparking a fierce rivalry between the two sides. The hostility only intensified through the fourth Test and spilt beyond the boundary before the fifth with a heated confrontation between India's head coach Gautam Gambhir and groundsman Lee Curtis.
India Today
6 hours ago
- Sport
- India Today
Not a young team, a gun team: Karun Nair on Gautam Gambhir's dressing room mantra
Karun Nair revealed that Gautam Gambhir's mantra was not to consider the team as one in transition and said that the Indian coach didn't want the players to feel that they were a young and inexperienced side. The Indian Test team has seen changes with the retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, and Gambhir opting a team-first approach. One of the changes was Nair's return to the team after a wait of more than 3,000 days, as they were able to get a 2-2 draw against England in the recently concluded Test series. Speaking to ESPNCricinfo, the batter said that Gambhir was clear about his mantra for the side and told everyone to see themselves as a 'gun team' rather than a young one. advertisementNair said that the message within the team was to play for the side and support each other. "Right at the very beginning, Gauti [Gautam Gambhir] bhai said, he doesn't want us to look at it as a team in transition," said Nair. "He didn't want us to feel that way. The first message we got was 'this isn't a young team, this is a gun team and everyone must feel it from within.'" "The messaging within the group was that everyone plays for the team and supports each other. It's one thing for the coach or the captain to say it, but to feel it was amazing."When Team India got galvanised in EnglandNair also said that the late fightback by the Indian lower order during the Lord's Test was the one that galvanised the team. The batter said that despite India suffering defeat in the match, everyone was inspired seeing the fight back from the likes of Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj and Nitish Kumar Reddy. "From that position, where we had lost so many wickets, to see the fight Nitish [Kumar Reddy] and [Mohammed] Siraj put with Jaddu [Ravindra Jadeja] was inspiring," he says. "That never-give-up attitude was on display. There was disappointment at losing the Test but everyone was inspired," said Nair. The 33-year-old also said that Rishabh Pant's brave act to bat with a broken toe in Manchester exemplified the team's philosophy. "Then to see Rishabh walk out to bat with a broken toe - it was one of the moments of the series. It was astonishing for everyone to see. It told you what a great player he is, and more importantly, the person he is. That kind of exemplified the philosophy of the team. Of putting everything first for the team, it's not about individuals," said Nair. After the Lord's Test heartbreak, India were able to draw the match in Manchester before levelling the series at the Oval with a famous win. - Ends
Time of India
7 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
₹5.41 lakh! Shubman Gill's signed jersey fetches massive sum in auction; Rishabh Pant's cap fetches over a lakh
Shubman Gill's signed jersey (Images via Getty Images & Screengrab/ Shubman Gill's match-worn and signed India Test jersey from the Lord's Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy has fetched ₹5.41 lakh (around £4,600) at the Budds auction, making it the highest-selling item among those dedicated to the Red For Ruth charity this year. The auction featured memorabilia from players of both India and England, including signed shirts, caps, bats, portraits, and hospitality tickets. Gill's shirt, worn during the second Test of the 2-2 drawn series, was described on the auction site as 'a rare collector's item… unwashed and match-worn, showing visible signs of wear,' highlighting his rising stature as one of India's brightest stars. The 25-year-old was also the leading run-scorer in the series. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Among other Indian items, jerseys signed by Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja were the joint second-highest sellers in this category, going for £4,200 (₹4.94 lakh) each. KL Rahul's signed jersey followed at £4,000 (₹4.70 lakh). For caps, Rishabh Pant's signed headgear fetched the highest bid for India at £1,500 (₹1.76 lakh). From the England camp, Joe Root's signed jersey brought in £3,800 (₹4.47 lakh), while captain Ben Stokes' fetched £3,400 (₹4 lakh). by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Indonesia: New Container Houses (Prices May Surprise You) Container House | Search ads Search Now Undo Root's signed caps proved particularly popular, topping the bids in that category at £3,000 (₹3.52 lakh). While Gill's jersey led the Indian memorabilia, the single highest bid of the entire auction went to a print of artist Sacha Jafri's canvas painting of England's 2019 World Cup-winning moment, which sold for £5,000 (₹5.88 lakh). Poll What do you think about the price fetched by Shubman Gill's match-worn jersey at the auction? It's way too high! It's a fair price. Too low for an Indian Test captain The Red For Ruth initiative is held annually during a Lord's Test to support the Ruth Strauss Foundation, set up in memory of former England captain Andrew Strauss's late wife, who passed away from cancer. The foundation works to provide grief support for families and training for cancer care professionals. Since its inception, it has helped more than 3,500 bereaved family members and trained over 1,000 professionals in bereavement care. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
India.com
a day ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Shubman Gill's Test Jersey Fetches Record Price At Red For Ruth Charity Auction In London
In a heartwarming display of cricket's charitable spirit, Shubman Gill's match-worn and autographed Test jersey has set a new record at a recent charity auction. The jersey, donned during India's Lord's Test against England, fetched a staggering £4,600 (approximately Rs 5.41 lakh), making it the highest-selling item of the event. What is Red for Ruth Day? The auction was also named '#REDFORRUTH SPECIAL TIMED AUCTION'. Notably, the Red for Ruth Day is celebrated at the Lord's Cricket Ground, where the Home of Cricket turns entirely red on a designated day during a Test match. The players and fans are also encouraged to wear red on the day. The day is dedicated to Ruth Strauss, the late wife of former England captain Sir Andrew Strauss who passed away from lung cancer. A Rare Piece of Memorabilia Gill's No. 77 jersey wasn't just signed, it carried visible match stains and remained unwashed since the game, adding to its authenticity and appeal among collectors. The Lord's Test, a special occasion in itself, further boosted the item's value. Other Top-Selling Items While Gill's jersey topped the list, several other Indian stars saw their memorabilia attract big bids: Ravindra Jadeja and Jasprit Bumrah's jerseys sold for £4,200 ( Rs 4.94 lakh) each. KL Rahul's jersey fetched £4,000 (Rs 4.70 lakh). Joe Root's England jersey sold for £3,800 (Rs 4.47 lakh), with his cap alone going for £3,000. Rishabh Pant's signed cap also received significant attention, selling for around £1,500 (Rs 1.75 lakh). The Red for Ruth Legacy Red for Ruth has become a staple at Lord's, uniting players and fans alike in red attire to raise funds and awareness. Over the years, it has combined cricketing passion with philanthropy, turning memorable matches into opportunities to make a real difference. This year's auction proved once again how the love for cricket can go beyond boundaries, from record bids to heartfelt generosity, the sport continues to be a powerful force for good.
News18
a day ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Shubman Gill's India Jersey Auctioned For 5.41 Lakhs, Bumrah's Shirt Goes For...
Last Updated: Shubman Gill's signed India Test jersey from the Lord's Test was auctioned for £4,600 for the Red For Ruth charity. Bumrah and Jadeja's items fetched £4,200 each. Shubman Gill's India Test jersey, worn during the Lord's Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy and signed, was auctioned for £4,600 (around Rs 5.41 lakhs) in the Budds auction under the lot dedicated to the Red For Ruth charity. It derived the highest price from the dozens of match memorabilia, including the signed shirts and caps from players on both sides, portraits, bats, hospitality tickets, among other items. Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja's were the joint-second highest at £4,200 (around Rs 4.94 lakhs), followed by KL Rahul at £4,000 (around Rs 4.70 lakhs). For England, Joe Root's signed jersey fetched the highest bid at £3,800 (around Rs 4.47 lakhs), followed by Ben Stokes' £3,400 (around Rs 4 lakhs). Among caps, Root's signed ones were sold at the highest at £3,000 (around Rs 3.52 lakhs), while Rishabh Pant's earned the best bid for India at £1,500 (around Rs 1.76 lakhs). The description for the shirt worn by Gill, the highest run-scorer of the series India drew 2-2, on the auction website gave an idea of the image he has in the country: 'This special-edition shirt, worn in support of the Ruth Strauss Foundation, features the official India Test crest and shows visible signs of match wear, with staining and unwashed. Gill, renowned for his graceful stroke play and calm temperament, is one of the brightest talents in world cricket. Shirt is unwashed and match worn—a rare collector's item from a memorable day at the Home of Cricket." The overall highest bid was earned by a print of artist Sacha Jafri's canvas painting of the 2019 World Cup Winning Moment – £5,000 (Rs 5.88 lakhs). What is Red For Ruth? Every year, one day of a Lord's Test is dedicated to former England captain Andrew Strauss' foundation, Red For Ruth, as cricketers, broadcasters, and the public wear red. Initiated in memory of Ruth Strauss, his late wife, who died of cancer, this initiative has become a significant part of the cricket calendar. Before the match between India and England, the foundation had said that through the generosity and support of fans over the past six years, it had assisted over 3,500 family members navigating grief and trained more than 1,000 cancer care professionals in handling bereavement. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
