On Day 3 of the 1st Test in Leeds, India took a 96-run lead over England, thanks to Jasprit Bumrah’s superb 5-wicket haul (5/83) and KL Rahul’s unbeaten 47. England posted 465 in reply to India’s 471, with Ollie Pope scoring 106 and Harry Brook narrowly missing a century at 99. Prasidh Krishna claimed 3 wickets, while Mohammed Siraj took 2. India’s second innings began shakily with Yashasvi Jaiswal falling for 4, but KL Rahul and debutant Sai Sudharsan steadied the innings with a vital 66-run stand. India ended the day at 90/2, setting up an intriguing Day 4. (PC: BCCI )

India gained a narrow 6-run first innings lead over England on Day 3 of the 1st Test at Headingley, Leeds, after Jasprit Bumrah delivered a stunning 5-wicket haul. England were bowled out for 465, with Ollie Pope dismissed early and Harry Brook falling agonizingly short of a century at 99. Prasidh Krishna supported Bumrah with 3 wickets. Earlier, Indian batters Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, and Rishabh Pant all scored centuries. With Tea taken, the second innings focus now shifts to Jaiswal and KL Rahul. The match remains finely poised heading into the final two days. (PC: BCCI)

Rishabh Pant made fans laugh during the Headingley Test between India and England with a cheeky comment to Ravindra Jadeja. After collecting a wide ball, Pant told him, “Mai bhi khel raha hu bhai, apne chauke ke chakkar mein mera chaukka mat dedena” (I’m also playing, don’t give away my four while saving yours). The moment was caught on the stump mic and quickly went viral. Pant was joking about byes, which count against the keeper. Fans also enjoyed Shubman Gill’s banter with Jadeja, calling Duckett “confused”. Duckett later got out for 62. India scored 471, while England ended at 209/3. (PC: X)

Rishabh Pant smashed a sensational 134 off 146 balls on June 21, 2025, during Day 2 of the first Test against England at Headingley in Leeds, marking his seventh Test century and fourth against England. In the process, he surpassed MS Dhoni’s record as India’s most prolific wicketkeeper‑centurion. His innings featured 10 fours and four sixes, including a blazing one‑handed six over mid‑wicket, and he finished with a gravity‑defying front‑flip celebration that instantly went viral. Pant’s performance also helped eclipse Rohit Sharma’s WTC sixes record, while India amassed 471 before England clawed back on Day 2. (PC: IceCric News)

Joe Root has eclipsed Sachin Tendulkar’s record for most runs in India‑England Tests on English soil. Root now has 1,579 runs, surpassing Tendulkar’s 1,575, during Day 2 of the First Test at Headingley. He’s also the all‑time leading scorer in the India‑England series, with 2,862 runs across 56 innings, ahead of Tendulkar at 2,535. At 34, Root ranks fifth in overall Test runs 13,019, trailing Tendulkar’s 15,921 in 200 matches. During this innings, he survived an LBW review against Siraj before continuing to reinforce his status among cricket’s elite. (PC: AFP & Mint)

India’s pacers, led by Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna, were visibly frustrated when umpires Paul Reiffel and Chris Gaffaney paused play at Leeds’ Headingley on June 21. Light drizzle prompted the intervention just as England openers Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley neared the crease, and India’s bowlers Bumrah, Siraj and Rishabh Pant reluctantly trudged off. Ten minutes later, the rain nearly vanished, adding to India’s irritability. Earlier, India posted a stalwart 471 batting first, with centuries from Shubman Gill (147), Yashasvi Jaiswal (101) and Pant (134). England fought back through Josh Tongue and Ben Stokes swing‑bowling India from 471 to 24 for six. (PC: Mint & Hindustan Times)

Karun Nair’s eagerly awaited India Test return after an eight‑year, 3,011‑day absence ended in excruciating disappointment at Headingley. Batting at No. 6 on Day 2 of the first Test against England, Nair edged a tempting cover‑drive offer from England captain Ben Stokes and was brilliantly caught by Ollie Pope after facing just four balls out for a duck. The abrupt dismissal crashed hopes of a fairytale comeback, placing fresh pressure on Nair’s place in the squad. Cricket commentator Sanjay Manjrekar labelled the shot “dangerous… at the start of your innings.” That single delivery underscored the brutal challenge of Test cricket and the fine margins between glory and heartbreak. (PC: Reuters & BBC)

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra secured his first Diamond League win in two years at the Paris meet with an impressive 88.16 m first-round throw, edging past Germany’s Julian Weber (87.88 m) . Reflecting on his performance, Chopra credited a strong run-up but noted technical glitches—leaning left and chest-first release—that he plans to refine . The 27‑year‑old, coached by legendary Jan Zelezny, emphasized consistency and expressed confidence that it’s only a matter of time before he regularly breaches the 90 m mark again, following his 90.23 m feat earlier this season. (PC: Pragativadi)  

Indian javelin ace Neeraj Chopra secured his first Diamond League crown since 2023 at the Paris leg on June 20, 2025. He led the field from the outset with a massive 88.16 m opener—his only legal mark—then fouled thrice before ending with an 82.89 m sixth attempt . Germany’s Julian Weber claimed silver with 87.88 m, while Brazil’s Luiz Mauricio da Silva took bronze at 86.62 m . Chopra, 27, had returned to the Paris meet for the first time since 2017, when he finished eighth—this time rising to the top of a star‑studded field featuring five 90 m club throwers. (PC: X)

India ended Day 1 of the 1st Test against England in Leeds at 359/3, powered by centuries from captain Shubman Gill (127*) and opener Yashasvi Jaiswal (110). The visitors dominated the day, with a 91-run opening stand between Jaiswal and KL Rahul setting the tone. Despite a brief fightback from England, including Ben Stokes dismissing Jaiswal post-tea, India recovered strongly. Rishabh Pant remained unbeaten on 65 alongside Gill. Debutant B Sai Sudharsan was dismissed for a duck. With a solid platform laid, India looks to push ahead on Day 2 in the World Test Championship opener. (PC: BCCI)