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The Herald Scotland
29-07-2025
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Tensions, Stokes' fitness, Bumrah dilemma – talking points ahead of fifth Test
Will tensions spill over? Harry Brook says England must ditch their "nice guy" persona 🏴#ENGvIND — England's Barmy Army 🏴🎺 (@TheBarmyArmy) July 22, 2025 Relations between the sides have become increasingly strained, with a time-wasting spat at Lord's, some overly aggressive send-offs, plenty of sledging and the handshake row at Old Trafford. With just three days between games there has barely been a chance for cooler heads to prevail, and another highly charged contest must be expected. The team that channels their emotions best in the finale could claim an important edge. Can Stokes hold it together? Ben Stokes has been battling a variety of niggles this summer (Martin Rickett/PA) England skipper Ben Stokes has had a wonderful series, including player-of-the-match performances in each of the last two games. But it is no secret that his body is creaking under the weight of his workload. He has already sent down 140 overs and faced almost 600 balls, with bouts of cramp and concerns over his knee, calf and bicep. It is almost four months until the start of the Ashes but the one thing England cannot countenance is their captain breaking down. Will anyone be able to stop him pushing himself too far? Bumrah to go fourth? India will be mulling over Jasprit Bumrah's readiness for one more Test (Bradley Collyer/PA) India tied their hands unnecessarily at the start of the tour by repeatedly committing to the idea that the world's number one bowler Jasprit Bumrah would only play three Tests. The rationale, to prevent exaggerating existing back issues, was sound but the policy was always too rigid. Now they find themselves in a must-win situation with Bumrah's allocation already used. The temptation to bust their own guidelines will surely win out. If it does not, England's batters will be the ones breathing a sigh of relief. One and done for Dawson? Well worth the wait, Daws! 🙌 Jaiswal caught by Brook off Dawson 🤲 🇮🇳 1⃣2⃣0⃣-2⃣ — England Cricket (@englandcricket) July 23, 2025 Shoaib Bashir's broken finger led to a recall for Liam Dawson, eight years after his previous Test outing. The Hampshire stalwart struck early in the first innings but did not bag another wicket, leaving him with just one success in 62 overs. He was tidy but toothless for long spells and England may conclude that they are better loading the attack with pace and relying on Joe Root for occasional bouts of spin. It is a combination that some favour for Australia and now could be the chance to take a look. Will the bowlers finally have their day? Bowlers will be hoping for more success at the Kia Oval (Martin Rickett/PA) The combination of unresponsive balls and flat pitches has made for a run-fest this summer, with all four matches going the distance as bowlers toiled away for long, taxing spells. In all there have been 18 centuries and a further 22 fifties. Might the Kia Oval finally offer a plot twist, with ball getting the better of bat? Surrey have been known to prepare greener surfaces and there is a steady pattern of teams bowling first to exploit early movement. Neither side have suffered a batting meltdown yet but the conditions for a collapse could come together in south London.
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First Post
14-07-2025
- Sport
- First Post
'Heartbreaking finish but proud of the fight': Jadeja, Siraj hailed for fighting spirit after India's heartbreak at Lord's
Ravindra Jadeja remained unbeaten on 61 while Mohammed Siraj was the last batter to be dismissed as India fell narrowly short of the 193-run target set by England in the third Test at Lord's despite producing a fightback for the ages on the final day. read more Ravindra Jadeja's unbeaten 61 went in vain as England defeated India by 22 runs in the third Test at Lord's. Reuters Mohammed Siraj was distraught with himself as the ball rolled on to the leg stump and dislodged the bail ever so slightly after he defended a delivery from Shoaib Bashir, bringing a . At the other end of the pitch, Ravindra Jadeja was left unbeaten on 61 off 181 deliveries, producing what would go down as one of the finest knocks of his career, if not the greatest, only for it to go in vain. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD India were staring at a certain defeat, having been reduced to 82/7 in the morning session after resuming from their overnight score of 58/4 in their chase of the 193-run target set by England. Jadeja, however, refused to give up and rallied with the rest of the batting order – all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy and pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Siraj – to get the visitors within touching distance of the target. More from First Cricket Jadeja's brave resistance in vain as England defeat India at Lord's, go 2-1 up in Test series In the end, India fell just 23 short of what would have been their third victory in four Tests at the 'Home of Cricket'. And it was the unluckiest of dismissals that brought Jadeja and Co's spirited resistance to an end. Experts and fans hail India's fighting spirit at Lord's Several former cricketers as well as experts and fans, however, urged Jadeja, Siraj and the rest of the Indian team to chin up and hold their heads high for the manner in which they fought back from a near hopeless situation. Here are some of the reactions to India's heroic fightback at Lord's: Heartbreaking finish but proud of the fight. Take a bow @imjadeja, what determination, what patience. What a Test match we've had. Congratulations @benstokes38 lion hearted effort from him with the ball. #ENGvIND — Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) July 14, 2025 No matter what's the result, Jadeja-Bumrah-Siraj have at least shown the stomach to fight #INDvsENG #LordsTest — Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) July 14, 2025 STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD WHAT A WAY TO WIN THE TEST MATCH!!! OH MY DAYSSSSSS 😍😍😍#ENGvIND — England's Barmy Army 🏴🎺 (@TheBarmyArmy) July 14, 2025 Well tried Jaddu, you have our respect — Sagar (@sagarcasm) July 14, 2025 We might have lost the match but Sir Ravindra Jadeja will always have my respect. Thank you Jaddu! A knock to be remembered for the years to come.#INDvsENG | #LordsTest — Nikhil (@Risenik) July 14, 2025 STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD An incredible finish to an incredible Test match It remains the pinnacle — Werner (@Werries_) July 14, 2025 England lead the five-Test series 2-1 with their thrilling victory at Lord's, having previously won the series opener at Headingley by five wickets before suffering a 336-run defeat at Headingley. India, meanwhile, will be hoping to level the series with a game to spare in the fourth Test at Manchester's Old Trafford that gets underway next week on 23 July. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
Business Standard
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Standard
Indian stars Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant spotted during Wimbledon 2025
The crossover of sports legends wasn't limited to Indian stars. Former England players Joe Root and James Anderson were also spotted nearby, with Root even greeting Roger Federer in the Royal Box. Cricket met tennis in style at Wimbledon 2025, as several Indian cricket stars were seen soaking in the Centre Court action, adding star power to the stands. Among the most prominent was former India captain Virat Kohli, accompanied by wife and actress Anushka Sharma. Kohli spotted at Centre Court Kohli, who recently retired from Test cricket, was seen enjoying the high-octane tennis and shared his admiration for Novak Djokovic on Instagram. 'What a match. It was business as usual for the gladiator,' he posted. Djokovic responded warmly, thanking Kohli for his support. Instagram story of Novak Djokovic for the Support of Virat Kohli at Wimbledon ???? — Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) July 8, 2025 Pant dressing up for Wimbledon Joining Kohli at Centre Court was Rishabh Pant, India's current vice-captain in Test cricket. Still on a high from his heroics in the recent England series, Pant looked relaxed as he watched the tennis drama unfold. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Wimbledon (@wimbledon) England stars also spotted watching Djokovic The crossover of sports legends wasn't limited to Indian stars. Former England players Joe Root and James Anderson were also spotted nearby, with Root even greeting Roger Federer in the Royal Box. Brian Lara, the West Indies legend, had made an appearance a day earlier. Joe Root, Jimmy Anderson and Roger Federer are in the Royal Box at @Wimbledon???? — England's Barmy Army ???????????????????????????????? (@TheBarmyArmy) July 7, 2025 With such icons from the cricketing world gracing the famed Centre Court, Wimbledon 2025 served as a celebration of sportsmanship beyond boundaries, uniting fans of both tennis and cricket.
Time of India
25-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
WATCH: Yashasvi Jaiswal takes England fans' mocking like a champ - dances it off!
Yashasvi Jaiswal dances in front of the England supporters during the first Test at Headingley. (Image: Screenshots) Yashasvi Jaiswal came under fire during the first Test against England despite scoring a century in the first innings. His fielding display, dropping four catches across both innings, left many fans upset as it accounted for 165 runs more for England batters. The young batter then faced mocking from England fans at Headingley as they jokingly celebrated each time Jaiswal fielded successfully. In the video that surfaced online after the conclusion of the first of five Tests in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, the left-hander can be seen casually dancing and smiling as England neared the 371-run target. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Ben Duckett, who was one of the players who survived courtesy Jaiswal's misgivings in the field, led the charge in the chase with 149 runs. Zak Crawley's 65 runs added to the damage as well. A middle-order stutter gave India hope, but Joe Root (53)* and debutant Jamie Smith (44)* closed out the match with an unbeaten 71-run partnership. — TheBarmyArmy (@TheBarmyArmy) "Catches do get dropped. The best fielders have missed catches. None of them did it on purpose," India coach Gautam Gambhir told reporters in the post-match press conference. Shubman Gill didn't have a positive start to his reign as India Test captain. He said the dropped catches and batting collapses were not the main reason they lost. "A brilliant Test, we had our chances. Dropped catches, lower order not contributing cost us," he said in the post-match presentation. "Yesterday, we were thinking of giving them 430, but our last wickets fell for 25," Gill noted. Gautam Gambhir Explosive Press Conference: On Drop Catches, Batting Collapse, Shubman Gill Captaincy "Even today, I thought we had our chances after the brilliant first wicket. Didn't go to hand." "We spoke about the first-innings collapse. Happens, we have to rectify that going forward. Chances don't come easy on wickets like this, but we have a young team. Learning one. Hope to improve that." Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
South Wales Guardian
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Mark Nicholas' proudest memory tinged by sadness as 2005 Ashes marked end of era
Nicholas was the broadcasting anchor charged with carrying a rapt nation through many of the key moments of a contest that remains seared into the memories of cricket fans. Heading up an elite commentary cast featuring the likes of the late Richie Benaud and Tony Greig, as well as Sir Geoffrey Boycott, Michael Atherton and Michael Slater, Nicholas' debonair style crystallised many of the most thrilling moments as England regained the urn for the first time in 18 years. Good morning 😍 Steve Harmison to Michael Clarke – #OnThisDay in 2005 ⏮️ — England's Barmy Army 🏴🎺 (@TheBarmyArmy) August 6, 2024 One passage in particular lives on, Steve Harmison's vital dismissal of Michael Clarke at Edgbaston and the subsequent call of: 'One of the great balls! Given the moment, given the batsman, given the match…that is a staggering gamble!' Speaking to the PA news agency two decades later, the current MCC chair reflects: 'You hear a lot of soundbites from that series, even 20 years on. Some of what I said didn't always make much sense, but I think the best commentary is reactive. When you plan to say certain things it doesn't work as well. 'David Bowie once gave an interview about 'Life on Mars' and said, 'It's a good song but I've no idea what I was writing about'. I sort of know what he means, you can be creatively successful completely unintentionally. 'I cannot tell you how often I get stopped, people telling me with all their hearts that 2005 and our coverage of it was what got them into cricket. 'Of course, it was the fact that England beat Australia after so long and that it was so thrilling. But to hear people, even England cricketers, say you helped get them into the game…you can't be more flattered than that. 'Some of us brought hyperbole, some did the deep analysis, Richie was minimalism brilliantly applied. I remain more proud of that time than anything else in my career, there was a certain element of mythology for all of us that summer, players and commentators alike.' Yet 2005 was not just the high water mark for Nicholas' BAFTA-winning team, it was also the end of the road. Sky television took over exclusive broadcast rights of English cricket in the aftermath, with home Tests having lost their 'Crown Jewel' status as a category A listed event. It remains a source of regret to Nicholas that the surge of public interest, which saw 7.4 million viewers tune in to the Oval finale, instantly encountered a paywall. 'I do feel desperately sad that an opportunity was blown. It will never leave me,' he says. 'They had to make sure Test match cricket stayed (free to air), even if it was in a joint broadcast, and if that meant a bit less money then so be it. 'I'm not anti-Sky at all, I'm glued to their coverage three or four nights a week. But it was a bad misjudgement. Cricket was a very powerful thing at that moment and it was the time to make sure that continued. 'I was asked to co-host the celebration at Trafalgar Square with David Gower and I remember walking home through London with my wife after the crowds cleared. All the way back I was feeling an extraordinary contradiction of euphoric happiness at the summer that had gone and the terrible sadness of losing the coverage.'
