In his absence, Ollie Pope will captain the team. Stokes has been instrumental in the series, scoring 304 runs and taking 17 wickets, earning two Player of the Match awards.
India’s down 1-2 after that wild draw at Old Trafford, so they’ve gotta win.
The England and Wales Cricket Board confirmed Overton’s inclusion as the team seeks to fortify its lineup after a challenging draw at the previous Test.
The Asia Cup 2025 will run from September 9 to 28 in the UAE. India will face Pakistan on September 14, with a chance to meet again in later stages.
Ravichandran Ashwin criticized India’s team selection, saying the obsession with batting hurt their chances. He called Kuldeep Yadav’s exclusion a big mistake and blamed poor rotation of bowlers.
The announcement comes just a short time after Nayar was removed from his position as the Indian men’s team assistant coach.
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are set for one last tour of England in 2026. As part of World Cup 2027 plans, India will play ODIs and T20Is across major UK cities.
The injury occurred on the first day of the fourth Test, dealing a heavy blow to the team already grappling with a series of injuries.
India’s struggle to find a reliable No. 3 in Tests continues. After legends like Dravid and Pujara, the spot remains open, with names like Sudharsan and Nair being considered, but unanswered.
Vengsarkar, however, was not satisfied with this decision; he strongly believes that if a player is fit he should show himself ready for all games.
Despite getting good starts in most innings during the England tour, he failed to convert those into substantial scores, raising questions about his consistency.
These key wickets led to a narrow 22-run defeat for India, bringing England ahead in the five-match series.
This lineup balances youth and experience while adapting to the Manchester pitch, which traditionally starts out favoring seamers but opens up for spinners later in the game.
This incident, in which Siraj breached the International Cricket Council’s Code of Conduct, added one demerit point to his record.
Both squads are itching to prove a point, especially since India just barely edged England 3-2 in the ODIs.
At 27, Deepti has recently joined the prestigious 300-wicket club in international cricket, standing beside the legendary Jhulan Goswami.
India will face England in the 3rd Test at Lord’s from July 10. Fans can watch it live online, with both teams expected to feature strong playing XIs in match.
Crawley has come under fire for only one notable inning in the series, raising questions on his continued selection despite frequent failures.
Despite a daunting target of 608 runs, England’s batting lineup faltered under Deep’s relentless assault, finishing 336 runs shy.
Known for his flamboyant strokeplay, signature moustache twirl, and unwavering resilience, Dhawan is now ready to turn the spotlight inward, sharing his personal story beyond the boundaries and big scores.
It was about Gill’s calm, heady leadership, his capacity to take the sting and keep accumulating momentum.
Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal retained his fourth position to remain the highest-ranked Indian, while captain Shubman Gill slipped one spot to 21st.
India may changes for the 2nd Test against England, with Arshdeep Singh likely to debut and Washington Sundar possibly replacing Jadeja. Kuldeep may miss out due to batting concerns.
Previously, the Bombay High Court had already imposed a Rs 1 lakh penalty on Modi, deeming his petition ‘frivolous’ and ‘misconceived.’
The absence of left-arm seamer Arshdeep Singh and wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav, both recommended by Chappell, has been pinpointed as a pivotal issue affecting India’s performance.
