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The article describes four Indian batters who were legends of the game, showcasing a tough temperament combined with their ability to sustain themselves in tough English conditions, through which they scored the most runs in the longer format in England.
The controversy took a step further when legendary Sunil Gavaskar launched a brutal attack on the Duke's ball losing shape in the ENG vs. IND 2025 3rd Test. British media and some pundits opined against India captain Shubman Gill's animated chat with umpires regarding the quality of the ball.
On this day (July 10, 1949), the legendary Sunil Gavaskar, one of the best openers the cricket world ever witnessed, was born. His techniques, skill, compassion, and concentration on the field still today have no match. The Mumbai-born genius made himself supreme in the art of defense.
Sunil Gavaskar advised Team India to drop 'optional practice' and focus fully ahead of 2nd Test against England.
While India has been fighting hard in Leeds to get a much-needed victory in England, Cheteshwar Pujara, during his commentary work, expressed his admiration for England captain Ben Stokes. Pujara said that India needs someone like Stokes.
After Rishabh Pant's second century in the ENG vs IND 1st Test at Headingley, Sunil Gavaskar was seen playfully asking for a backflip celebration.
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Kapil Dev has said he finds it “strange” that the Pataudi Trophy has been renamed as the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. The change, made by the ECB, has also been criticised by others like Sunil Gavaskar, especially because the Pataudi family has played an important role in India-England cricket history. Still, to honour their legacy, a special Pataudi Medal will be given to the winning captain of the series.
Only a couple of days left before the England vs. India 5-match Test series starts on Friday at Headingley, Leeds. Team India, with a newly formed squad and a young captain in Shubman Gill, will test their mettle in the English conditions, as legends like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravichandran Ashwin announced their retirements.
Sunil Gavaskar mourns the tragic stampede during RCB’s historic IPL 2025 win, urging restraint and better crowd management for future celebrations.
India and England to contest for the newly introduced Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy, replacing the historic Pataudi Trophy.
It is not my job to announce the winner
Rohit Sharma on being asked if England were rightly awarded the World Cup title in 2019
