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Gautam Gambhir’s simple plan transformed India’s Test batting in England: Report
Firstcricket Staff • 2 months agoGautam Gambhir’s simple but effective plan proved vital for India in the 2025 Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy against England, which they managed to draw. It particularly helped players like Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant, who thrived in those conditions.
'Something I will cherish forever': Shubman Gill wins ICC Men’s Player of the Month for record 4th time after successful England tour
Firstcricket Staff • 2 months agoIndia Test captain Shubman Gill has won the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for July 2025 after scoring 754 runs against England in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. He has become the first male cricketer to win the award four times.
'Were they not invited?': Sunil Gavaskar slams ECB, questions Tendulkar, Anderson absence from Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy presentation
Firstcricket Staff • 2 months agoLivid with the absence of Sachin Tendulkar and James Anderson during the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy presentation, cricket great Sunil Gavaskar suggested that possibly the legends were not invited as the series ended in a draw.
Vengsarkar slams Hayden's comment on Gambhir's spat with Oval curator: 'If this had happened to the Aussies...'
Firstcricket Staff • 2 months agoFormer Australian opener Matthew Hayden had reacted to the Gautam Gambhir-Lee Fortis spat by stating that the India head coach "could have used better language". Ex-India captain Dilip Vengsarkar, in reply, claimed the Australians would have used the "choicest of words" to put the curator in his place.
'It takes a brave team to...': Pakistan legend Wasim Akram heaps massive praise on India over Bumrah management
Firstcricket Staff • 2 months agoWasim Akram has lauded Mohammed Siraj’s nine-wicket heroics in the Oval Test against England, calling him the leader of India’s attack in Jasprit Bumrah’s absence. Akram also backed India’s decision to rest Bumrah despite criticism.
Karun Nair reveals inside story of India-England dressing room celebration after thrilling Test series: 'Both teams were respectful'
Firstcricket Staff • 2 months agoThe India vs England Test series ended with a friendly celebration in the England dressing room. Karun Nair said both teams shared respectful conduct, and McCullum called it a great series.
'I was disappointed': Karun Nair reflects on missed big scores in comeback Test series in England
• 2 months agoIndia batter Karun Nair has reflected on his recent Test series against England, expressing disappointment over missed big scores. He praised Shubman Gill’s captaincy and Rishabh Pant’s bravery during the drawn series.
'Some of these former cricketers...': Ex-India chief selector slammed for calling Bumrah’s workload management 'nonsense'
Firstcricket Staff • 2 months agoFormer India cricketer and chairman of selectors has drawn criticism for calling Jasprit Bumrah’s workload management “nonsense” after the pacer missed two Tests in the England series due to injury concerns. Fans defended Bumrah and slammed the expert for his not-so-expert view.
'We are playing to win': When Gill and Gambhir took a bold stand in the face of ICC penalty and pushed for victory
Firstcricket Staff • 2 months agoThe incident reportedly took place ahead of the final day of the fifth Test between India and England at The Oval, with match referee warning the Indian camp that they faced the prospect of losing four ICC World Test Championship points due to slow over rate.
Wasim Akram hails 'fighter' Mohammed Siraj after Indian pacer's stellar run in England: ‘Not a support bowler anymore'
Firstcricket Staff • 2 months agoMohammed Siraj played all five Tests in England, sending down more than a thousand deliveries and finishing as the leading wicket-taker with 23 wickets, playing a key role in delivering India a series-clinching victory on the final day of the series at The Oval.