IND vs ENG, 2nd Test Day 4: Sublime Shubman Gill shatters several records, India in winning position — Action in Images
It was once again Shubman Gill's day to shine, as he scored his third century of the series already to
It was once again Shubman Gill's day to shine, as he scored his third century of the series already to set a target of 608 before India took 3 wickets.
If his 269 from the first innings wasn't enough, Shubman Gill's captaincy stint continues to prove effective for his batting. After his 161 in the third innings broke several records and helped India to a lead of 607, their new ball bowlers roared to take three English wickets before stumps.(Action Images via Reuters)
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KL Rahul started the day by notching up his half-century, but it would take some brutal fast-bowling from Josh Tongue to beat his defences and send his stumps cartwheeling in dramatic fashion on 55.(AP)
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With the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic taking place just a few hours later back home, Rishabh Pant was back up to his old tricks. A quickfire 65 showed all his eccentricities and shot-making, adding impetus to the Indian innings — including twice that he launched his bat miles.(@BCCI X)
England's centurion from their innings, Harry Brook, shakes hands with Gill after his innings. There was some chirping and friendly banter between the pair, but all in good spirit.(Action Images via Reuters)
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Gill joined the list of some of the most prolific single-match batting performances of all time: nobody's ‘lower’ score in a Test match has been higher than his 161. He was also the first player in Test history to score a double-century as well as a 150+ score in the same match.(Action Images via Reuters)
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Kuldeep Yadav returned figures of 4-7 to lead holders India to a crushing nine-wicket win over hosts United Arab Emirates in their opening match of the Asia Cup on Wednesday.
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Shubman Gill will serve as Suryakumar Yadav's deputy in the Asia Cup. He is expected to open alongside Abhishek Sharma. His inclusion in the squad has led to polarising opinion, with many criticising the selectors for picking players based on their Test form.
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Cheteshwar Pujara has called time on his career, 20 years on from his First Class debut. This is a picture of him from his final international match – but before it followed a long career full of moments that came to define him as the spine of India's best and most successful Test team. Here are some of the most remarkable moments for one of India's most remarkable cricketers.
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Virat Kohli broke the record of Sachin Tendulkar for most number of ODI centuries in the 2023 World Cup semi-final against New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium. Master Blaster was in attendance and Kohli celebrated the feat by bowing down in front of his idol.
