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From ‘stupid’ to ‘superb’: India vice-captain Rishabh Pant’s twin tons create history at Headingley

Few players in the modern game have you sitting on the edge of your seat, veteran sports broadcaster Harsha Bhogle says, summing up Pant's batting brilliance.

Eng vs India: With Gill leading from the front, India steps into next era of Test cricket

New Delhi: Addressing a pre-match press conference for a Test match for the first time in his career, Shubman Gill was asked if the...

Pataudi Trophy renamed Anderson-Tendulkar, unveiled in England for Test series

The Pataudi family legacy will continue with a medal for the winning captain of each England-India Test series.

When India last toured England, Rohit Sharma was top scorer—‘no more an accidental Test opener’

In ‘The Rise of the Hitman’, R Kaushik traces Rohit Sharma’s journey from Borivali to Bridgetown, through the eyes of friends, coaches, and teammates.

Shreyas Iyer is in peak form. Selectors will regret dropping him from England tour

When a player scores heavily, shows leadership across formats, wins trophies, and still doesn’t get a nod, you have to wonder — what exactly is the selection criteria?

Shubman Gill, selector’s top pick for captain as England Test tour looms large

Following Kohli & Sharma's retirement from Test cricket, 25-yr old is placed against in Jasprit Bumrah & KL Rahul for the coveted title for the upcoming World Test Championship.

Dominator-in-chief Kohli played it with a straight bat. His Test absence is more than just a void

Kohli brought six packs to the Indian team and a fitness culture that was simply infectious. While this had its own share of detractors, its acceptance only grew louder.

Gill, Bumrah or Rahul—Who are the top contenders for captaincy as India gear up for England Test tour

At 25, Gill is being viewed as a long-term investment, while Bumrah’s performance across formats makes him a top favourite. KL Rahul is seen as seasoned and cool-headed.

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.