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News18
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- News18
Dhruv Jurel Set To Replace Rishabh Pant In Manchester? New Video Makes Big Reveal
Jurel has been India's second-choice keeper-batter ever since his Test debut last year against England at home. India are in Manchester, gearing up for the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford, which begins July 23. The defeat at Lord's has put them in a precarious situation as they can't afford to lose any of the remaining Test matches. Moreover, the doubt looms over the participation of vice-captain Rishabh Pant, who has been nursing a finger injury. Pant injured his finger while keeping wickets in the first innings of the Lord's Test. He left the field and didn't put back the keeping gloves thereafter. Though he batted across innings and even got a fifty, Dhruv Jurel stepped in for him behind the stumps. Dhruv Jurel In Line The injury in the Lord's Test raised question marks over Pant's participation in the fourth Test. Meanwhile, on Sunday, Jurel worked intensively with fielding coach T Dilip. ESPN Cricinfo shared the video of the session, sparking further doubts over Pant's availability for the must-win game in Manchester later this week. However, if assistant coach Ryan Ten Doeshcate is to be believed, then Pant will be fit on time to don the keeping gloves again. Speaking to reporters in Manchester after India's first practice session on Thursday, Doeschate said that Pant will bat before the match, but the team management is being cautious with his finger injury. 'He will bat in Manchester before the Test. I don't think you're going to keep Rishabh out of the Test no matter what. He batted with quite a lot of pain in the third Test, and it's only going to get easier on his finger," Ten Doeschate said. 'Keeping is the last part of the process. We need to make sure that he can keep—we don't want to go through that again where we have to replace the keeper halfway through an inning," he added. Shastri Issues Warning Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has advised India against playing Rishabh Pant in the fourth Test if he can't keep wickets. 'I don't think he should go in as a specialist batter if he can't keep because he will have to field," Shastri said on the ICC review podcast. 'If he fields, that will be worse. With the gloves, at least there is some protection. Without gloves, if he gets something that stings in there, then it won't be very good. It'll only worsen the injury," he added. First Published: July 19, 2025, 19:48 IST 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.
India Today
2 hours ago
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- India Today
Shubman Gill's Team India will be a world beater, don't judge them too early
Fans and experts should not be too quick to judge the Indian Test team, said Harbhajan Singh on Saturday, July 19. Speaking to India Today in an exclusive interview, Harbhajan said that Shubman Gill's India is a young team and needs time to get on the right side of the have lost two of the first three matches of the series. Ahead of their 4th Test match in Manchester, which starts on July 23, Harbhajan Singh offered support for the Indian team and its captain, stating that the lessons learnt in this series will help the young Test team become a world-beater in the do not define how good the team has been. I have said before this tour as well, do not judge this team too early or too often. This is a young team that can turn into a world-beater. The match that they won in Birmingham - that was incredible. India could have won at Lord's as well; they were quite close. And this team will learn a lot from this series. And the lessons they will take from this series, they will use to their favour in the future. We should not judge them too quickly," Harbhajan Singh said in an exclusive interview. Let Shubman Figure Out His Own Brand: Harbhajan Speaking about the captain himself, Harbhajan said that Gill had the mettle to become a pillar of Indian cricket for many years to come. The former off-spinner added that Shubman oozes class and will slowly learn the older tricks of the trade as well, which will help in leading the Indian team."Shubman Gill is a big player, and he will be the pillar of the Indian team for many years to come. How many Indian batters have come and stamped their authority in England? He definitely has the capability, and I never doubted his credentials for a moment in international cricket. His basics are so good. His father has worked so much on him. He has made Shubman repeat his drills at least a thousand times. And you can see that when he plays the ball," Harbhajan captaincy has been criticised, especially for his antics in the Lord's Test match, where he verbally confronted Zak Crawley late on Day 3. Harbhajan said that fans should not see Shubman through the lens of former Indian said that Shubman needed time to figure out his own leadership style, which would help him become the best version of himself."Everyone's methods are different. Their natures are different, their personalities are different. Shubman Gill cannot be Ganguly or Virat or Dhoni. They are all different. He needs to be the best version of himself, and he has that ability. And he will learn. I am telling you, Shubman will not only lead India well - he will take Indian cricket right to the top of the world," the spinner concluded.- EndsTune InMust Watch
Time of India
2 hours ago
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- Time of India
ENG vs AUS Live Score, World Championship of Legends 2025: It's Eoin Morgan vs Brett Lee as an iconic face-off is on the cards at Edgbaston
England Champions vs Australia Champions Live Score, WCL 2025: Edgbaston is set to come alive as two of cricket's most iconic line-ups — England Champions and Australia Champions — lock horns in a thrilling encounter in the World Championship of Legends 2025. With the tournament celebrating the timeless talents of cricketing legends, this fixture promises not just competition, but a throwback to the golden years of international cricket. England Champions, under the leadership of 2019 World Cup-winning captain Eoin Morgan, boast an elegant and explosive batting order. The presence of former Test stalwarts Sir Alastair Cook, Ian Bell, and James Vince provides class at the top, while Morgan himself and power-hitter Phil Mustard bring the flair. All-round options like Samit Patel, Ravi Bopara, and Dimitri Mascarenhas give England depth and flexibility. In the bowling department, the towering Chris Tremlett, crafty Ryan Sidebottom, and seam expert Liam Plunkett will look to challenge the Australian lineup. On the other side, Australia Champions arrive with serious firepower. Skipper Brett Lee, still steaming in with pace and intent, leads a balanced side brimming with hitters and utility players. Top-order stars Shaun Marsh, Chris Lynn, and D'Arcy Short are capable of tearing apart any attack, while finishers like Moises Henriques, Daniel Christian, and Ben Cutting add muscle in the middle overs. Backed by an experienced bowling unit including Peter Siddle, Nathan Coulter-Nile, and Steve O'Keefe, Australia have the arsenal to match England blow for blow. This showdown isn't just about runs and wickets — it's about pride, past rivalries, and cricketing heritage. Both teams carry decades of experience and memories into this contest. Whether it's the swing of Sidebottom, the pace of Lee, or the elegance of Cook and Marsh, fans can expect a delightful mix of entertainment and sentiment. With Edgbaston's historic crowd atmosphere and the legends eager to prove their mettle once again, this England vs Australia clash is a must-watch spectacle of the World Championship of Legends.
Extra.ie
3 hours ago
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- Extra.ie
TV View: Ronan O'Gara and rest of Sky Sports pundits left underwhelmed by 'flat' Lions Test
Rugby has really missed Sky Sports. Yes, the British broadcasting giants can go over the top. Some of their coverage verges on the hysterical at times. But, boy, can they get viewers excited and engaged ahead of a big match. Yesterday's first Lions Test was no different. From the moment Wolfmother's adrenaline-pumping anthem 'Joker and the Thief' came pumping out during the opening credits, the stall was set out. Warren Gatland. Pic: INPHO/Dan Sheridan Warren Gatland lead a stellar cast of pundits pitchside at a heaving Suncorp Stadium. 'The greatest rugby supporters in the world are in full voice,' said Sky Sports presenter Alex Payne as he passed the torch over to Miles Harrison, Dan Biggar and Ronan O'Gara in the commentary box. Anyone who has ever been to a Top14 or ProD2 game in France would challenge that viewpoint. Anyway, we digress. Ronan O'Gara. Pic: Sky Sports There's something comforting about having Harrison on comms. The voice of so many great Lions moments as well as many heady Heineken Cup days, he was in fine form yesterday. Biggar and O'Gara, meanwhile, have proven an inspired choice on co-commentary duties. The former Test fly-halves mixing insightful analysis with plenty of good humour. Dan Biggar. Pic: Sky Sports Both were full of praise for Finn Russell during that dominant first quarter. Game recognises game. As for some of Andy Farrell's selection calls, Biggar backed the Lions boss. Finn Russell. Pic: Patrick Hamilton/AFP via Getty Images 'Beirne has big games in big games,' said the former Wales out-half after the Munster man snagged his second turnover penalty in the space of 18 minutes. ROG was living every second of this Test match. 'No!' was O'Gara blunt assessment when he saw Jake Gordon shaping to dink a kick behind this suffocating Lions blitz defence. Hugo Keenan duly fielded the ensuing chip with ease. Australia's Nick Frost and Tadhg Beirne of the Lions compete for a lineout. Pic: INPHO/James Crombie But it soon became clear that this was not going to be a Test epic and you could hear O'Gara and Biggar beginning to wane. 'Australia just can't get any momentum,' was the view of Sam Warburton back in the Sky studio. Gatland didn't see much hope for the hosts either during the half-time analysis. 'I'd be pretty happy. The dominance is starting to show in terms of gainline, carries. Australia are hanging in there. They need to score early in the second half. Otherwise this could be a bit of a blowout.' Dan Sheehan scores a try. Pic: INPHO/Dan Sheridan Cue Dan Sheehan crossing after about 90 seconds. Game over. The energy seemed to drain out of Biggar and O'Gara after that. It was becoming obvious that this first game – and perhaps the entire Test series – is going to be one-way traffic. Then Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii seemingly barged his way through Ben Earl and Bundee Aki, two of the second-half cavalry, to give the ailing Aussies a glimmer of hope on the hour mark. No try in the end. It was that kind of night for the hosts. 'Tadhg Beirne is made of concrete,' O'Gara noted as the Wallabies continued to run into a red wall of Lions defenders. In the end, the hosts managed a few consolation scores, but this never really felt like a real contest. 'It just feels a bit flat doesn't it,' Biggar observed in the dying minutes of this encounter. Few would argue with the Welshman's assessment. Even Sky Sports were struggling to hype up what was essentially a non event.
RTHK
3 hours ago
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- RTHK
British and Irish Lions beat Australia in first Test
British and Irish Lions beat Australia in first Test British and Irish Lions' Sione Tuipulotu celebrates scoring a try for the tourists. Photo: Reuters A relentless British and Irish Lions were ferocious in attack and solid in defence to edge a dogged Australia and win a bruising first Test 27-19 in Brisbane on Saturday. The tourists repeatedly laid siege to the Wallabies' line for a 17-5 lead at the break before soaking up second-half pressure to bank the win with both sides scoring three tries. A late Australia try meant the scoreline flattered a poor Wallabies side, with the Lions never looking in trouble after opening up a 24-5 lead shortly after half-time. Played in front of 52,229 fans at a sold-out Suncorp Stadium, many wearing the Red of the Lions, the tourists proved too strong for a brave, but outgunned Australian outfit. With Scottish fly-half Finn Russell pulling the strings in the backs and outstanding loose forwards Tom Curry and Tadhg Beirne dominating up front, the Lions showed why they went into the Test as firm favourites. But despite being behind for all of the match, the Wallabies didn't roll over, and fears of a huge defeat never materialised. The Lions now head to the Melbourne Cricket Ground for next Saturday's second Test 1-0 up in the three-match series. (AFP)
