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Hindustan Times
2 hours ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Jasprit Bumrah 'twists ankle'; India pray as pacer grimaces in pain, clutches his leg: 'He looks really uncomfortable'
Team India and Shubman Gill are keeping their fingers crossed after pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah hurt himself on Day 3 of the ongoing 4th Test between India and England at the Old Trafford cricket stadium in Manchester on Friday. Suspicions that something wasn't right with Bumrah arose when he did not return to bowl after completing just one over with the second new ball. As Mohammed Siraj and Anshul Kamboj resumed proceedings, the immediate question on everybody's mind was: Where is Bumrah? Is he not on the field? Jasprit Bumrah did some damage to his ankle.(AP) Well, he wasn't. After the commentators revealed that he indeed had gone off the field to 'receive some treatment', it was a regular affair. Right? But when overs kept passing and Joe Root and Ben Stokes blunted the new ball, Bumrah's absence started to sting even more. Finally, the camera captured Bumrah sitting just behind the boundary boards with the rest of his teammates, with a small grimace on his face. The scenes weren't as serious as when he left the Sydney Test in an ambulance, but definitely concerning enough to cause a few worries. Also Read: Follow India vs England 4th Test Day 3 Just as publications began to get the Bumrah peg out, he was thankfully back on the field. But as the next over began, he looked in discomfort while fielding near the boundary. Bumrah's face told the story. He was far from being 100 percent. He clutched his ankle and winced in pain. Surely, something was off. "It's a good sign that Bumrah is back on the field, but it's a bad sign that he went off the field. However, it looks like he is grimacing a little bit. Doesn't look comfortable; he is reaching down at his left ankle. Keep those fingers crossed for India's sake that he can come back and bowl straightaway. He has been off for a few overs now. I think he will probably have to serve another 10-12 minutes before he can bowl," Australia great Ricky Ponting said on air. Also Read: Jasprit Bumrah makes animated gestures in tense chat with Gambhir, Morkel after other bowlers 'leak runs' in 4th Test Jasprit Bumrah cannot bowl till tea Ravi Shastri's statements, though, triggered the panic button, revealing what was troubling Bumrah "He is shaking his head there. Don't think he is too pleased. That is the left ankle. He twisted his ankle coming down the stairs," said the former India coach. Ponting continued, "He changed his boots as well. I noticed that when he did bowl that one over, he had a pair of boots that were blue and white, very different to what I see here." Shastri's next comment was equally worrisome. "He definitely doesn't look comfortable; that is his landing foot. If he has his ankle strapped, he probably needs a bigger boot size there. Also, what I am hearing now is that although he is out on the field, Bumrah will not be allowed to bowl till after tea. Now that's another big problem, which means India will have to look at spin pretty quickly, and that too Washington Sundar," he added. To make matters worse for India, soon after Bumrah's visuals presented not a great picture, Siraj seemed to have done his ankle something wrong as well. On his way back to the run-up, Siraj checked on his left ankle and, after completing the over, immediately signalled to the dressing room and left the ground. It is to be noted that India is already down with a few injuries. Nitish Kumar Reddy and Rishabh Pant have been ruled out of the series, while Arshdeep Singh sustained a cut to one of his fingers.
India.com
5 hours ago
- Sport
- India.com
WATCH: Amid India-PAK tensions after Operation Sindoor, star Pakistan cricketer rings the bell on Day 3 of Manchester Test
Pakistan cricketer Wasim Akram ringing the bell. (PIC - X) New Delhi: Team India is facing England in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. Currently, the play on Day 3 of the fourth Test between India and England is underway at Old Trafford in Manchester. During the current match, a special moment took place as Pakistani cricket great Wasim Akram visited the stadium. He began the game by ringing the bell, a custom seen at many grounds in England. How did fans feel about Wasim Akram's presence? Wasim Akram's presence at an India match would not have been unusual a couple of months ago, but it is the first time that a Pakistan legend is turning up for an India game since Operation Sindoor. The two countries were in a state of increased tensions in May 2025, when they two neighboring countries were in a war-like situation. India cut off all diplomatic connections with Pakistan for the terror attack in Pahalgam. Where is the video? Pakistan and Lancashire legend @wasimakramlive rings the bell to get play underway on day three at EOT! 🐐🌹❤️#ENGvIND — Emirates Old Trafford (@EmiratesOT) July 25, 2025 What happened in the sports world after Operation Sindoor? Ever since the Operation Sindoor, the sports heroes have also refrained from meeting players of other countries and have instead been vocal about expressing solidarity towards their country, which also resulted in the cancellation of the recent Indo-Pak match at WCL 2025. Akram's appearance has therefore left the web buzzing. It is also not known if Akram attended the Stadium for the bell ceremony alone or if he will be commentating for Day 3 of the fourth Test as well. Why do star players ring a bell? It is a time-honoured tradition where a prominent personality rings a bell present in the ground, five minutes prior to the start of play, to alert the audience and players that the match is going to start in five minutes. Hence, the name derived from there and it is known as the Five-Minute Bell. Talking about the ongoing match, Farokh Engineer and Clive Lloyd rang the bell on Day 1, as Lancashire County also paid homage to the two legends by naming a stand after them.
India.com
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Coach from Shah Rukh Khan's KKR takes up new role with UP Warriorz, his name is…
Abhishek Nayar with Zakir Khan after being appointed new head coach of UP Warriorz. Ahead of Season 4 of the Women's Premier League (WPL), the UP Warriorz have made a strong statement of intent, by appointing the decorated and experienced Abhishek Nayar as their new Head Coach. Nayar played a key role as assistant coach in helping KKR clinch the IPL 2024 title and was also a part of the coaching set-up for Team India when they won the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The announcement was made in collaboration with renowned stand-up comedian Zakir Khan, who has been onboarded as the face of UP Warriorz fans, on social media. The intriguing announcement video was shot at Abhishek Nayar's alma mater, Bombay Scottish school. A respected figure in the Indian cricket circles, Nayar brings with him a deep understanding of the game, a proven track record in player development, and years of experience across various coaching roles at both domestic and international levels. Abhishek Nayar rejoined as assistant coach of KKR team in IPL 2025 Nayar returned to Shah Rukh Khan-owned KKR team to rejoin as Assistant coach after being relieved of his duties with Team India. A former Indian international all-rounder and a key figure in Mumbai's domestic cricket setup, Nayar has seamlessly transitioned into one of the most influential coaches in the Indian cricketing ecosystem. His journey as a coach has been defined by his ability to mentor and nurture young talent and help top athletes push past their limits. This isn't Nayar's first time being associated with the UP Warriorz since he also spent a brief stint with the team during their off-season training camps post Season 1. The franchise is confident that him stepping into the head coach role will bring consistency and strength to the team's preparations. Nayar's expertise and ability as a coach is well documented and was seen in the IPL when he was the Assistant Coach of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Hailing from Mumbai, Nayar had been part of KKR since 2018 and has worked closely with players like Shubman Gill, Venkatesh Iyer, and Rinku Singh since their early years. In 2024, Nayar also served as the assistant coach of the Indian men's national team, where he worked under Head Coach Gautam Gambhir. During his time with the Indian team, he worked closely with the top batters in the team, and KL Rahul personally credited Nayar for helping him regain his form in the T20 format. Among the other players he has worked with behind the scenes are also the likes of former India captain Rohit Sharma and former India wicket-keeper batter Dinesh Karthik. Thrilled to take this new role: Abhishek Nayar Speaking on his appointment, Abhishek Nayar expressed his excitement and said, 'I really enjoyed my time working with the UP Warriorz before and I'm thrilled to take on this new role. WPL is a fantastic platform for women's cricket and I'm looking forward to working closely with the management to build a strong team for Season 4. UP Warriorz already have a strong foundation in place, and I believe we can build something truly special. There is incredible potential and I will give it my all to help win their first-ever title this season.' Kshemal Waingankar, COO, UP Warriorz, said, 'Abhishek Nayar is one of the best brains in the business in Global cricket, and we are delighted to have on our side as the Head Coach. We are excited about his vision for UP Warriorz, and we are confident that under his leadership, the team can provide its fans with many more memorable moments in the future.'
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First Post
7 hours ago
- Sport
- First Post
Joe Root surpasses Rahul Dravid and Jacques Kallis to become third highest run-scorer in the history of Test cricket
England cricketer Joe Root has made history on Day 3 of the Manchester Test against England. The batter surpassed Rahul Dravid and Jacques Kallis to become third highest run-scorer in the history of Test cricket. read more England's batting general Joe Root has surpassed Rahul Dravid and Jacques Kallis to become the third leading run-scorer in the history of Tests. Resuming innings at 11* on , Root was just 20 runs short of the milestone and he successfully scaled the feat when he attained the score of 30 in the 58th over of England's first innings. Root needed just 19 runs to go past Dravid's total of 13,288 runs and 20 to leave South African great Kallis behind. It took him 157 matches to reach the mark, which is quicker than both the aforementioned Test icons. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Joe Root becomes third leading run-scorer in Tests Root has amassed a total of 13,290 runs in his Test career, and is now only behind two men- Ricky Ponting (13,378) and Sachin Tendulkar (15,921). As both Ponting and Tendulkar are long gone from the sport, Root, 34, has a golden opportunity in his hand to become the leading run-scorer in the history of Test cricket. Root has proven to be exceptional for England in all forms of the game. Test cricket has been his comfort zone from the outset. Root made his debut in the historic Test series of 2012, when Alastair Cook's team clinched a series win over India on Indian soil. From then, it has been a non-stop ride for the English batter. Scoring at an average of 50.84, Root has stockpiled 13,290 runs with the help of 66 half-centuries and 37 centuries. His highest Test score of 262 came against Pakistan in 2024. England on top in Manchester After restricting India to a par score of 358, England openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett suppressed the Indian attack on Day 2 of the 4th Test. The openers stitched a voluminous stand of 166 runs and laid the foundation for England's dominance in the match. As per the latest update, the hosts have gone past the score of 250 and have lost just two wickets. Joe Root and Ollie Pope are in the middle. With the surface looking batting-friendly, it could turn out to be a long Day 3 for Team India.
NDTV
8 hours ago
- Sport
- NDTV
"Captain Decides": Asked Tricky Question, Shardul Thakur Puts Entire Responsibility On Shubman Gill
India all-rounder Shardul Thakur proved once again why he deserves to remain in the Indian team. In the first innings of the Manchester Test against England, Shardul's 88-ball 41 played a crucial role in taking Team India's score to 358/10. However, it was strange to see Shardul only bowling 5 overs by the end of the play on Day 2 despite Team India's struggles to dismiss English batters. When asked about the lack of bowling, Shardul said that it was entirely the captain, Shubman Gill 's call. While all of the over seamers bowled at least 10 overs, Shardul was the only one who bowled 5 on Thursday. In fact, even spinner Ravindra Jadeja bowled more overs (8) than Shardul during the second day's play. "Giving bowling is the captain's call. Not in my hands. The captain decides when to give them," Shardul said in the press conference after the end of the day's play. "I could have bowled two overs more today but that is the captain's call. It is difficult to find rhythm but I try and use my experience." Speaking to reporters, Shardul confirmed that Pant indeed suffered a fracture while batting on day one. "I think it was always our plan (to try and bring Pant to the middle). There were quite a few efforts from the medical team. So, yes, kudos to them," said Shardul referring to Pant's fifty that helped India post 358 in their first innings. "They could get Rishabh back onto the field. He could bat there for a while. And whatever he did, it's of course vital runs for the team he scored. "And yes, he was in a lot of pain. And we have seen him doing a lot of amazing things. And this was just another amazing thing that he did for the team today," added Shardul.
