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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. 

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'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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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

'Why are they under the box...': Ravi Shastri questions umpires during Lord's Test for keeping disfigured balls 

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San Antonio Spurs will take on Dallas Mavericks in NBA Summer League clash on Saturday, July 12th.

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Dylan Harper in the frame

San Antonio Spurs Injury Report: What is the status availability of Dylan Harper, will he play in NBA Summer League clash versus Dallas Mavericks?

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Dallas Mavericks will go up against San Antonio Spurs on Saturday, July 12th.

Dallas Mavericks defeated Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday.

San Antonio Spurs lost their match to Philadelphia 76ers.

Cooper Flagg in the frame

Dallas Mavericks Injury Report: What is latest health update of Cooper Flagg, will rookie feature in NBA Summer League clash versus San Antonio Spurs?

Nasser Hussain wasn't happy at all with with Shubman Gill over the controversial ball change that took place during the second day of Lord's Test

Nasser Hussain was highly critical of the controversial ball change

Shubman Gill was involved in a heated argument with the umpire on Day 2 of Lord's Test

Shubman Gill of India talks with Umpire Sharfuddoula about an issue with the ball during Day One of the 3rd Rothesay Test Match between England and India at Lord's Cricket Ground

'One of the most bizarre decisions...': Nasser Hussain blasts Shubman Gill for controversial ball change in Lord's Test

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England vs India Match Stats

1st Test, Headingley, Leeds

IND • 1st innings
471/10

ENG • 1st innings
465/10

BATTERS

Zak Crawley
c KL Rahul b Prasidh Krishna

Ben Duckett
c sub Nitish Kumar Reddy b Shardul Thakur

Ollie Pope
b Prasidh Krishna

Joe Root
not out

Harry Brook
c Rishabh Pant b Shardul Thakur

Ben Stokes (C)
c Shubman Gill b Ravindra Jadeja

Jamie Smith (W)
not out

Yet To bat

Chris Woakes

Brydon Carse

Josh Tongue

Shoaib Bashir

BOWLERS

Jasprit Bumrah

Mohammed Siraj

Ravindra Jadeja

Prasidh Krishna

Shardul Thakur

Fall Of Wicket

Zak Crawley

Ollie Pope

Ben Duckett

Harry Brook

Ben Stokes