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Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar came down hard on Ben Stokes for throwing a fit towards the end of Day 5 of IND vs ENG 4th Test after Jadeja and Sundar refused to shake his hands for a draw prematurely. The incident occurred towards the last hour of play when a draw was inevitable but both the Indian batters were nearing well-deserved hundreds. Subsequently, there was heated exchange between Stokes and Jadeja over the latter refusing the offer, with Brook, Duckett and Crawley getting involved too. Manjrekar slams Ben Stokes, Trott for childish behaviour Speaking on JioHotstar, Trott claimed that had India offered the handshake for a draw to England, Ben Stokes would have accepted promptly as the team did not keep personal milestones in mind. To this, Manjrekar responded sharply, dubbing it as a “difference in culture” which could only be imagined. Further, he slammed the England captain for showing grumpiness and behaving like a spoiled child instead of handling matters mat...

India cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir categorically stated that all the fast bowlers of the team were fit and available for selection for the IND vs ENG 5th Test. Shubman Gill and co. struggled with multiple injuries and workload management of their pacers leading up to the end of the 4th Test. Ahead of the must-win game at The Oval to draw the series 2-2, Gambhir confirmed that all pacers in the Indian squad were injury free and were available for selection. India injury update: Gambhir claims all pacers are fit for The Oval tie Speaking to reporters at the press conference after Day 5 of IND vs ENG 4th Test, Gambhir stated that all the pacers were fit and that there were no injury concerns. Akash Deep had missed the 4th Test as he was dealing with a groin niggle while Arshdeep Singh was ruled out due to an injury he sustained on his hand while training. Anshul Kamboj, who was added to the squad in the last-minute, was picked over Prasidh Krishna in the XI for the Old Traffor...

Team India have secured a draw in Manchester, courtesy of hundreds by Shubman Gill, Washington Sundar, and Ravindra Jadeja. Also, a fine 90 by KL Rahul. Ben Stokes exploded after Jadeja refused his request. Gautam Gambhir gave a Rishabh Pant fitness update. India’s assistant coaches might be sacked irrespective of the result of the Oval Test. Lastly, we have an update on Nitish Kumar Reddy’s future at the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Cricket 4 mins 7 takeaways from IND vs ENG 4th Test: Bumrah’s fitness, Gill & KL Rahul’s resolve & Kuldeep Yadav’s absence Washington & Jadeja hundreds take India towards well-fought draw Another Test match that went to the last session. Incredible batting from India saw the series remain at 1-2, with the chance of levelling the scores at the Oval. Washington Sundar and Ravindra Jadeja played the entire last two sessions and even scored memorable hundreds to frustrate England and Ben Stokes. Some match. Gambhir to lo...

Drama ensued in the final half-hour in Manchester as India rescued a draw in the IND vs ENG 4th Test. With the game drifting to a stalemate, Ben Stokes offered to shake hands to call the game. However, Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar refused in pursuit of their respective centuries. The left-handed duo eventually got their milestones, and only then settled for a draw at Old Trafford on Day 5. Did Ben Stokes refuse to shake hands with Jadeja-Sundar? Ben Stokes had a heated argument with Ravindra Jadeja after the India star refused to shake hands and settle for a draw. Stokes taunted him with Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley for company, as England bowled their part time bowlers in the closing stages. Jadeja was on 89 when England offered the draw, with Harry Brook coming to bowl. England just bowled in a way, where they wanted Jadeja and Washi to get to their tons, as soon as possible. The stump mic also caught Ben Stokes say, “You’re gonna get a Test hundred against Harry Brook?” ...

After four days of batting-friendly drama at Old Trafford, the final day of the 4th Test between India and England is here. Rishabh Pant’s courage, Joe Root’s masterclass and Ben Stokes all-round show has so far headlined this game. But will rain ruin everything and have the last say? England posted a mammoth 669 and reduced India to 0/2 in the second innings, looking poised for a series-clinching win. But a gutsy unbeaten partnership between KL Rahul (87*) and Shubman Gill (78*) shifted the tide, steering India to 178/2 at stumps on Day 4. Now, as India trail by 133 runs with eight wickets in hand, all eyes are on the weather forecast and it might just be the lifeline Gill and Co. need. Weather Report: Manchester, Day 5 According to the UK Met Office, persistent morning showers are expected in Manchester on Sunday. The highest likelihood of rainfall coincides with the opening hours of play, potentially delaying the start and eating into England’s window for a victory push. Loc...

In a Test match that began with chaos for India, calm and class came in the form of Shubman Gill and KL Rahul. On a treacherous Old Trafford surface, with India reeling at 0/2 after just one over, the duo produced one of the most resolute rearguard stands in recent memory. By stumps on Day 4, India had reached 174/2 , which is still trailing England by 137 runs, but with their hopes of saving the series very much alive, thanks to unbeaten knocks from Rahul (87*) and Gill (78*). More importantly, the partnership etched their names into cricketing history, as both batters crossed 500 runs in the series, a feat last achieved by an Indian pair in an away Test series over five decades ago. 54 years, to be precise. Gill-KL Rahul duo breaks records With Gill now sitting on 697 runs and Rahul having crossed the 500-run mark (508*), the duo became the first Indian batting pair since Sunil Gavaskar (774) and Dilip Sardesai (642) in the 1970-71 West Indies tour to score 500+ runs in the same a...

India conceded 600+ runs for the first time in 11 years. After this poor outing, Jasprit Bumrah might take retirement from Test cricket, says a former Indian cricketer. Rishabh Pant’s replacement will leave for England on Sunday. England were caught tampering with the ball on Day 4. Nitish Kumar Reddy has been sued. And the Asia Cup 2025 schedule is out. Cricket 2 hours England should thank Gautam Gambhir-Shubman Gill for handing Manchester Test on platter Asia Cup 2025 schedule The ACC has released the full schedule of the Asia Cup 2025. Unsurprisingly, India and Pakistan are placed in the same group, A. The India vs Pakistan match will take place on September 14. The rematch is likely to take place on September 21 in the Super 4 stage, and if they qualify in the Asia Cup Final on September 28. Jasprit Bumrah to retire from Test cricket? After being off-colour in the Manchester Test, former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif has predicted that Jasprit Bumrah...