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Shubman Gill's impressive innings of 147 was cut short on Day 4 of the first Test against England, as he was dismissed by Brydon Carse. Gill, who is captaining India in Tests for the first time, had led India's charge with his century.

Ahead of day four of the first Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Test, Stuart Broad suggests India holds a slight advantage over England. Despite Ollie Pope's century and Harry Brook's near-century, Jasprit Bumrah's five-wicket haul gave India a narrow lead. KL Rahul's steady innings further extended it.

Despite multiple dropped catches off his bowling in the Leeds Test, Jasprit Bumrah maintained a positive attitude, explaining that he plays cricket to enjoy himself. He took five wickets in England's first innings and displayed understanding towards the fielders, attributing the dropped chances to challenging weather conditions.

In the first Test against England, Prasidh Krishna had an expensive outing. He conceded runs at a high economy rate. Despite taking three wickets, he set an unwanted record. Jasprit Bumrah's five-wicket haul helped India stay competitive. England scored 465 in response to India's 471. India leads by 96 runs at the end of day three.

During the first Test at Headingley, Mohammed Siraj and Harry Brook engaged in a heated exchange after Brook hit consecutive boundaries. Siraj responded with aggression, but Brook remained unfazed, continuing his aggressive play. Brook's innings ended at 99, caught out just short of a century, as England took a narrow lead.

Pacer Jasprit Bumrah's exceptional five-wicket haul gave India a slight advantage on Day 3 against England at Headingley. England were dismissed for 465, trailing India by six runs. India reached 90/2 in their second innings, leading by 96 runs at stumps, with KL Rahul and Shubman Gill at the crease.

IND vs ENG, Day 3: Jasprit Bumrah fought a lone battle at Headingley. Let down by bowlers and fielders alike, he kept charging in, over after over. Dropped catches left him burying his face in his cap, but he stayed composed, relentless, and finished with a superb five-wicket haul, a reward for his indomitable spirit.

Harry Brook's impressive 99 against India at Headingley showcased a blend of maturity and audacity. The Yorkshire batter's innings, marked by resilience and flair, helped England approach a 400-run total. Despite falling short of a century, Brook's compelling duel with Bumrah earned respect and highlighted his game awareness, solidifying his status as a key player.

Rishabh Pant, known for his calm demeanor, displayed rare frustration during the Headingley Test when an umpire denied his request to change the ball. Despite the incident, Pant's batting prowess shone as he surpassed Rohit Sharma to become India's leading six-hitter in the World Test Championship.

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's words and batting display grabbed attention at Headingley. His aggressive 134 and stump mic comments went viral. Sachin Tendulkar praised Pant's innovative shot-making. Shubman Gill also scored a century. Their partnership helped India reach a substantial total. Jasprit Bumrah's wickets kept India in control despite England's fightback led by Ollie Pope.

On Day 2 of the Headingley Test, Mohammed Siraj's spirited bowling went unrewarded. England fought back, led by Josh Tongue's 4 for 86, causing an Indian collapse from 430/3 to 471 all out. Rishabh Pant's spectacular 146-ball century, featuring signature somersaults, and Shubman Gill's classy 147 were highlights before Tongue dismantled the tail post-lunch, swiftly ending India's innings.

Jasprit Bumrah's relentless effort yielded three crucial wickets for India against England, who ended Day 2 at 209/3 in response to India's 471. Despite Bumrah's breakthroughs and missed opportunities, Ollie Pope's century steadied England.

Sachin Tendulkar praised Rishabh Pant's innovative paddle sweep, calling it a calculated move, not an accident. He also noted Shubman Gill and Pant's on-field communication tactics to disrupt the bowler. Their 209-run partnership followed Yashasvi Jaiswal's century, putting England's bowlers under pressure. Gill scored 147, while Pant reached his century with a six before India's innings concluded at 471.

Sanjay Manjrekar lauded Rishabh Pant as India's greatest wicketkeeper-batter after his stunning century against England. Pant's remarkable innings broke records, surpassing MS Dhoni with the most Test centuries by an Indian wicketkeeper. His fifth Test century in SENA countries also set a new benchmark for Asian batters, solidifying his reputation in challenging overseas conditions.

Shubman Gill's unbeaten century, complemented by Yashasvi Jaiswal's ton, propelled India to a dominant position on Day 1 of the opening Test against England at Headingley. India finished at 359 for 3 after being put into bat, with Rishabh Pant adding late fireworks. Stuart Broad criticized England's bowling tactics, suggesting adjustments to their field settings and lengths.

Rishabh Pant achieved a milestone at Headingley. He is now the fastest Asian wicketkeeper-batter to score 3000 Test runs. Pant reached this feat in his 76th innings. He surpassed legends like MS Dhoni and Kumar Sangakkara. Pant's aggressive batting style has made him a global favorite. He also scored a quick 65* on Day 1.

India dominated Day 1 of the Test series against England at Headingley, with Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal scoring centuries. India reached 359 for 3, marking one of their highest opening-day scores on foreign soil. Rishabh Pant surpassed MS Dhoni as the highest run-scorer among Asian wicketkeepers in SENA countries, further solidifying India's strong position.

During the India vs England Test, Sanjay Manjrekar's commentary sparked controversy with a remark seemingly aimed at Virat Kohli's off-stump struggles. While praising KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal, Manjrekar alluded to a 'former batter' prone to chasing wide deliveries. This subtle dig surfaced shortly after Kohli's Test retirement, even as Gill and Jaiswal shone with impressive centuries.

If the century in Perth was an announcement of his arrival away from home, the Headingley knock was a reminder of his class against an opposition Yashasvi has enjoyed a lot of success against. When he gets in, he makes the opposition pay and his four hundreds - 161, 214*, 209 and 171 - in the format and more in the First-Class circuit have been big, and rarely has he thrown his wicket after getting his eye in.