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  A spectacular display from India saw them end day 1 at 359/3 , asserting dominance over England in the opening Test of the series. TOSS AND PITCH INSIGHT: ENGLAND, led by Ben Stokes, won the toss and opted to bowl first on what looked like a lifeless surface - an unexpected decision given Headingley's bowling-friendly pitch. Early morning conditions promised swing, but India thrived on a benign deck as the sun warmed the pitch turning it into a pure batting track. BATTING HIGHLIGHTS: Yashasvi Jaiswal - 101(158)   Anchored the start and handled early movement with confidence , reaching his century despite battling cramps late in the innings. He just gave India a wonderful start . He showed great maturity and was playing with a lot of confidence and fearless form. Shubman Gill - 127(140)* Captained from the front in his first Test as captain outside Asia, marking his leadership with a brilliant, courageous century, He became the fifth Indian to score a maiden century as TEST C...

INDIA VS ENGLAND GREATS VS GREATS   The highly anticipated five match test series between INDIA and ENGLAND is set to commence on 20 June 2025, marking the start of 2025-2027 WORLD TEST CHAMPIONSHIP CYCLE. The matches will be held at some of the most historic grounds of ENGLAND.  TEST 1 : JUNE 20-24 - HEADINGLEY, LEEDS.  TEST 2 : JULY 2-6 - EDGABSTON, BRIMINGHAM.  TEST 3 : JULY 10-14 - LORDS, LONDON  TEST 4 : JULY 23-27 - OLD TRAFFORD , MANCHESTER. Under the leadership of Shubman Gill, who steps into the role of Test captain following the retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, India boasts a blend of seasoned players and emerging talents:  Shubhman Gill(captain) , Rishabh Pant(vc & wk) , Yashaswi Jaiswal , KL Rahul , Karun Nair , Abhimanyu Easwaran , Sai Sudharshan , Nitish Kumar Reddy , Dhruv Jurel(wk) , Ravindra Jadeja , Washington Sundar , Shardul Thakur , Jasprit Bumrah , Mohmmad Siraj , Prsidh Krishna , Kuldeep Yadav , Akash Deep , Arshdeep S...

  WORLD TEST CHAMPIONSHIP 2025 Test cricket, the game's purest and oldest format, continues to hold its ground in the fast-paced modern era — and the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 is a testament to that legacy. As the third cycle of this prestigious tournament unfolds, cricket fans across the globe are witnessing high-stakes battles, epic rivalries, and unforgettable performances. With every match shaping the final race to Lord’s, the WTC 2025 is more than just a tournament — it's a global celebration of resilience, technique, and tradition.  Final: Australia vs South Africa The final match is being played at Lord's, London, from June 11–15, 2025. Australia, the defending champions, face South Africa, who are making their first appearance in a WTC final.  South Africa dominated the league stage by 8 wins and 3 losses with 1 draw from 12 matches. Australia dominated the league stage by 13 wins and 2 losses with 4 draw in 19 games. Match Summary : Australia's Fi...