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IND vs ENG: R Ashwin questioned commentators for putting the blame of Headingley defeat on Indian bowlers, asks batters to score 'daddy hundreds'. 

R Ashwin wants batters to take up more responsibility.

Ashwin feels India's tailenders cannot contribute with the bat. 

Ashwin wants Indian bowlers to focus on controlling England batters' scoring rate.

R Ashwin

'Commentary became a diss about Indian bowlers': R Ashwin wants focus on batters not scoring 'daddy hundreds'

England defeated India by five wickets in the first match to take 1-0 lead in the ongoing five-Test match series of the Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy. 

England defeated India by five wickets.

India vs England 2nd Test will start from July 2-6. 

Shubman Gill of India reacts during Day Five of the 1st Rothesay Test Match between England and India at Headingley on June 24, 2025 in Leeds, England.

'We had our chances but...': Gutted Shubman Gill blames teammates after India's five-wicket loss in first Test against England

England defeated India by five-wickets in the first Test match of the Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy to take 1-0 lead in the five-Test match series. 

England beat India by five wickets in 1st Test of Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy. 

England's Joe Root (centre) celebrates after reaching a half-century

England stuns India with historic run chase of 371 despite India’s 835 runs and five centuries, lead Test series 1-0

England's opening pair of Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett formed a superb 188-run partnership during the fifth and final day of the Headingley Test

Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett formed a 188-run partnership against India

The duo broke several records with the humongous partnership

Mohammed Siraj of India looks on as Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett of England add to the total during day five of the 1st Rothesay Test Match between England and India at Headingley on June 24, 2025 in Leeds, England

Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett wreak havoc against India on Day 5 of Headingley Test, become first pair to achieve this feat 

India vs England 1st Test: India's tailenders failed to perform in the first Test match against England at the Yorkshire Cricket Ground in Leeds, England.

India vs England 1st Test is taking place at Yorkshire Cricket Ground in Leeds. 

India's tailenders failed to perform in first Test vs England. 

Dinesh Karthik

'The head is good, the middle portion is okay, but...': Shubman Gill-led India's batting 'compared with Dobermann Dog', WATCH VIDEO

Former England pacer Steve Harmison believes that Gambhir shouldn't try to get in Pant's head after the India wicketkeeper-batter's twin tons at Headingley

Rishabh Pant scored centuries in both the innings at Headingley

Steve Harmison sent a clear message to Gautm Gambhir regarding Pant

Rishabh Pant in this frame

'Let the boy play...': Ex-England star sends clear message to Gautam Gambhir about Rishabh Pant following the 27-year-old's heroics at Headingley

Former England cricketer Michael Vaughan expressed his disappointement with Pant for this reason 

Rishabh Pant scored tons in both the innings of the Headingley Test

Michael Vaughan expressed his disappointment with Pant

'He's always...': Ex-England captain left 'disappointed' with Rishabh Pant despite twin tons in Headingley Test

India vs England 1st Test: Ben Stokes-led England are currently cruising towards a win in the first Test match against India at Headingley.

England needs 190 runs to win first Test vs India. 

Irfan Pathan suggests Indian seamers to use bouncers. 

Irfan Pathan with Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj

'Want to see aggressive bowling with...': Irfan Pathan suggests Indian speedsters to use 'bouncers' as England cruise towards win at Headingley

England didn't lose a single wicket during the first session of Day 5 as openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett dominated against the Indian bowlers 

England finished the first session on 117/0

Ravi Shastri believes that India need someone like Virat Kohli on the field

Virat Kohli in this frame

'India need Virat Kohli...': Ravi Shastri makes desperate plea as England move closer to the 371-run target on Day 5

India vs England 1st Test: India wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant smashed twin centuries in the first Test match against England at Headingley.

Rishabh Pant smashed two centuries in 1st Test vs England. 

Sanjay Manjrekar lauds Rishabh Pant for his double ton vs England. 

India's Rishabh Pant bats during day four of the First Rothesay Test match between England and India at Headingley Cricket Ground in Leeds, England, on September 22, 2025.

'When you're talking about batting exploits in England...': Sanjay Manjrekar compares Rishabh Pant with legendary batters Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Gavaskar, after twin tons in 1st Test

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KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant stitched a 141-run stand in the third Test match between India and England at Lord's Stadium in London. 

Rishabh Pant got run-out on 74-runs in Lord's Test. 

Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul stitched a 141-run stand in third Test against England. 

India's Rishabh Pant celebrates his half-century with India's KL Rahul (R) on the third day of the third cricket test match between England and India at Lord's cricket ground in London, on July 12, 2025. (

 'It's never easy for the bowling side because...': India's Test great explains how KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant put pressure on opposition while batting together 

India veteran wicketkeeper batter KL Rahul smashed his second Test century at Lord's Stadium in London during the third Test match of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025. 

KL Rahul smashed his 10th Test ton during India vs England 3rd Test. 

This is KL Rahul's second century in the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025. 

: KL Rahul of India celebrates reaching his century during day three of the 3rd Rothesay Test Match between England and India at Lord's Cricket Ground on July 12, 2025 in London, England.

India vs England, Lord's Test: KL Rahul smashes 10th Test century, becomes second Indian to reach this milestone

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Aging legend Novak Djokovic admits body is breaking down after straight-sets rout in semis of the 2025 Wimbledon. 

Novak Djokovic was defeated by Jannik Sinner in 2025 Wimbledon.

Novak Djokovic plans to return to Wimbledon in 2026 to the All England Club.

The 2025 Wimbledon final will be played between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcazar on Sunday, July 13.

Novak Djokovic in the frame

‘Tank Half Empty’: Novak Djokovic admits age is affecting his game, crashes out of Wimbledon as Jannik Sinner heralds a new era

Former India cricketer Ravi Shastri questioned umpires for keeping disfigured balls in their box during the third Test match of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 at Lord's Stadium in London. 

Ravi Shastri questioned England umpires for keeping disfigured balls. 

Dukes Ball are making headlines because of their poor quality. 

Ravi Shastri and Umpires changing ball during Day 3 of Lord's Test

England vs India Match Stats

1st Test, Headingley, Leeds

'Commentary became a diss about Indian bowlers': R Ashwin wants focus on batters not scoring 'daddy hundreds'

Match Details

India tour of England, 2025

Fri 20 June, 15:30:00 IST

England, who chose to field

Headingley, Leeds

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, 2025 On Jul 02

ENG
407 (89.3 ov) & 271 (68.1 ov)

IND
587 (151.0 ov) & 427/6 dec (83.0 ov)

India beat England by 336 runs

England in India, 3 ODI Series, 2025 On Feb 12

IND
356 (50.0 ov)

ENG
214 (34.2 ov)

India beat England by 142 runs

England in India, 3 ODI Series, 2025 On Feb 09

IND
308/6 (44.3 ov)

ENG
304 (49.5 ov)

India beat England by 4 wickets

Umpires

Umpire
Chris Gaffaney (NZ), Paul Reiffel (AUS) and Sharfuddoula Saikat (BAN)

Referee
Sir Richie Richardson (WI)

News updates

'Commentary became a diss about Indian bowlers': R Ashwin wants focus on batters not scoring 'daddy hundreds'

'We had our chances but...': Gutted Shubman Gill blames teammates after India's five-wicket loss in first Test against England

England stuns India with historic run chase of 371 despite India’s 835 runs and five centuries, lead Test series 1-0

Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett wreak havoc against India on Day 5 of Headingley Test, become first pair to achieve this feat

'The head is good, the middle portion is okay, but...': Shubman Gill-led India's batting 'compared with Dobermann Dog', WATCH VIDEO

'Let the boy play...': Ex-England star sends clear message to Gautam Gambhir about Rishabh Pant following the 27-year-old's heroics at Headingley

'He's always...': Ex-England captain left 'disappointed' with Rishabh Pant despite twin tons in Headingley Test

'Want to see aggressive bowling with...': Irfan Pathan suggests Indian speedsters to use 'bouncers' as England cruise towards win at Headingley

'India need Virat Kohli...': Ravi Shastri makes desperate plea as England move closer to the 371-run target on Day 5

'When you're talking about batting exploits in England...': Sanjay Manjrekar compares Rishabh Pant with legendary batters Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Gavaskar, after twin tons in 1st Test

England vs India Match Stats

1st Test, Headingley, Leeds

'Commentary became a diss about Indian bowlers': R Ashwin wants focus on batters not scoring 'daddy hundreds'

Match Details

India tour of England, 2025

Fri 20 June, 15:30:00 IST

England, who chose to field

Headingley, Leeds

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, 2025 On Jul 02

ENG407 (89.3 ov) & 271 (68.1 ov)

IND587 (151.0 ov) & 427/6 dec (83.0 ov)

India beat England by 336 runs

England in India, 3 ODI Series, 2025 On Feb 12

IND356 (50.0 ov)

ENG214 (34.2 ov)

India beat England by 142 runs

England in India, 3 ODI Series, 2025 On Feb 09

IND308/6 (44.3 ov)

ENG304 (49.5 ov)

India beat England by 4 wickets

Umpires

UmpireChris Gaffaney (NZ), Paul Reiffel (AUS) and Sharfuddoula Saikat (BAN)

RefereeSir Richie Richardson (WI)

News updates

'Commentary became a diss about Indian bowlers': R Ashwin wants focus on batters not scoring 'daddy hundreds'

'We had our chances but...': Gutted Shubman Gill blames teammates after India's five-wicket loss in first Test against England

England stuns India with historic run chase of 371 despite India’s 835 runs and five centuries, lead Test series 1-0

Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett wreak havoc against India on Day 5 of Headingley Test, become first pair to achieve this feat

'The head is good, the middle portion is okay, but...': Shubman Gill-led India's batting 'compared with Dobermann Dog', WATCH VIDEO

'Let the boy play...': Ex-England star sends clear message to Gautam Gambhir about Rishabh Pant following the 27-year-old's heroics at Headingley

'He's always...': Ex-England captain left 'disappointed' with Rishabh Pant despite twin tons in Headingley Test

'Want to see aggressive bowling with...': Irfan Pathan suggests Indian speedsters to use 'bouncers' as England cruise towards win at Headingley

'India need Virat Kohli...': Ravi Shastri makes desperate plea as England move closer to the 371-run target on Day 5

'When you're talking about batting exploits in England...': Sanjay Manjrekar compares Rishabh Pant with legendary batters Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Gavaskar, after twin tons in 1st Test

ENG
407 (89.3 ov) & 271 (68.1 ov)

IND
587 (151.0 ov) & 427/6 dec (83.0 ov)

IND
356 (50.0 ov)

ENG
214 (34.2 ov)

IND
308/6 (44.3 ov)

ENG
304 (49.5 ov)

Umpire
Chris Gaffaney (NZ), Paul Reiffel (AUS) and Sharfuddoula Saikat (BAN)

Referee
Sir Richie Richardson (WI)