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Jasprit Bumrah showcased his bowling prowess in the first Test against England. He achieved his 14th five-wicket haul, despite dropped catches. The BCCI plans to manage Bumrah's workload during the series. Bumrah's recent form is remarkable, outshining other Indian pacers. He equaled Kapil Dev's record for away five-wicket hauls. Bumrah also leads among Indian bowlers in SENA countries.

Rishabh Pant silenced his critics, including Sunil Gavaskar, with a remarkable century against England at Headingley, marking his seventh Test century and surpassing MS Dhoni's record for an Indian wicketkeeper. Pant attributed his success to hard work, focus, and disciplined adjustments to his game, showcasing his improved shot selection and mental approach after a mixed IPL season.

Rishabh Pant marked his Test century at Headingley with a memorable somersault, revealing he had other celebrations in mind. His explosive century off 146 balls, including 4 sixes, powered India past 400, aided by a 209-run partnership with Shubman Gill. Pant's return from injury has been remarkable, highlighted by this viral celebration.

Rishabh Pant captivated Headingley with a stunning century and an unexpected somersault celebration, overshadowing his impressive innings. His audacious move drew admiration from teammates and former cricketers like Dinesh Karthik and Ravi Shastri. Pant's explosive innings, coupled with Shubman Gill's 147, propelled India past 400, but it was the fearless flip that truly defined the moment, embodying Pant's unique spirit.

Cheteshwar Pujara playfully trolled Michael Vaughan by presenting him with a framed copy of his incorrect prediction of a 4-0 India whitewash in the 2020-21 Australia Test series. The incident occurred before the first Test between India and England, amusing fellow commentators like Sunil Gavaskar and Harsha Bhogle.

Shubman Gill, 25, captains India's Test team for the first time against England at Headingley, marking a new era after Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's retirements. Cheteshwar Pujara, now in broadcasting, visited the team during training. The team, coached by Gautam Gambhir, includes Kuldeep Yadav as the primary spinner. Weather may affect the match, which begins at 3:30 PM IST.

Following Virat Kohli's retirement, Shubman Gill is set to bat at No. 4, a decision endorsed by coach Gambhir and Pant. Vengsarkar, who previously occupied the same position, advises Gill to adjust his bat position for straighter play.

Mohammad Kaif supports Karun Nair's Test comeback, drawing parallels to Dravid, Laxman, and Pujara due to his red-ball temperament and consistency. Kaif also praises Sai Sudharsan's solid technique, envisioning him as a future Pujara or Dravid. For the fourth fast bowler slot, Kaif favors Nitish Reddy over Shardul Thakur, highlighting Reddy's batting prowess and recent red-ball performance.