Day 1 & 2 Recap
- India started strong, dominating Day 1 with centuries from Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and a quick-fire hundred by Rishabh Pant. They finished at 359/3
- On Day 2, India collapsed from 430/3 to 471 all out. England’s Josh Tongue triggered the collapse, while Jasprit Bumrah took three wickets in their reply, which ended at 209/3—262 runs behind
- England’s Ollie Pope scored yet another century to lead their fightback
- A tense moment as England’s Ben Duckett accidentally hit teammate Harry Brook in the ribs during a run-out attempt—fielders treated him on-field, but he continued after the break
- India and England both wore black armbands on Day 3 in memory of late Cricketer David “Syd” Lawrence
On Day 3 (Live Updates)
- Jasprit Bumrah is leading the charge, aiming to break the Pope–Brook partnership. India is pressing hard to regain control of the game.
Off-the-Field Developments
- Captaincy Spotlight: Shubman Gill, India’s new Test skipper following the retirements of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, is blending aggression with calm leadership—earning praise as he navigates his maiden overseas captaincy tour
- Historic Trophy: The Anderson‑Tendulkar Trophy replaces the Pataudi Trophy for India‑England Tests—a tribute to legends James Anderson (704 Test wickets) and Sachin Tendulkar (15,921 Test runs)
Domestic & Franchise Highlights
- IPL 2025 Milestones: The Royal Challengers Bengaluru clinched their maiden IPL title on June 3, defeating Punjab Kings by six runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Krunal Pandya was awarded Player of the Match
- Upcoming Tours: BCCI has updated venues for the home season: India will host South Africa A, West Indies (October 2025, including two Tests), South Africa (Nov–Dec 2025 with Tests, ODIs, T20Is), and co-host the ICC Women’s World Cup (Sept–Nov 2025)
What to Watch For Next
- Test at Headingley: Key focus on Day 3—India’s bowling unit will aim to wrap up England’s 1st innings and build on their lead.
- Gill’s Leadership: As Test captain on foreign soil, his tactics and run-scoring will define India’s trajectory in the series.
- Bowling Performances: Ace pacers Bumrah, Siraj, and Tongue/Brook are shaping momentum. Pan across for wicket-taking spells.
- Upcoming Fixtures: After this series, India returns home for a packed international season featuring Tests, ODIs, and T20Is with South Africa, West Indies, and the Women’s World Cup.
