On Day 4 of the 1st Test at Headingley, KL Rahul showcased his resilience with a superb ninth Test century, helping India reach 234/3 in 62 overs and extend their lead to 240. Rahul, who missed out in the first innings, delivered a patient and composed knock in the second. Rishabh Pant, batting aggressively at the other end, is nearing his second century of the match. Their partnership has solidified India’s position after early disappointment when captain Shubman Gill was dismissed for just 8. With both Rahul and Pant in form, India are pushing strongly for a dominant finish. (PC: BCCI)

England's cricket stars have hailed Jasprit Bumrah as the most impactful bowler of the current era. In the first Test at Leeds, his exceptional display 3/48 on Day 2 and a five‑wicket haul (5/83) on Day 3 dominated despite challenging conditions. Former players, including Sanjay Manjrekar (comparing him to Richard Hadlee), Stuart Broad (“best bowler in the world”), Michael Vaughan, David Gower, and Ravi Shastri, praised his lethal consistency and match‑winning influence. Bumrah also achieved a new milestone: first Asian pacer to reach 150 SENA‑country Test wickets. He impressed not only with wicket-taking but also with his mental toughness, even after dropped catches and fitness concerns, proving indispensable in India’s overseas success. (PC: Al Jazeera)

Jasprit Bumrah took a stellar 5/83 in the Headingley Test against England but was left disappointed after four dropped catches off his bowling. Despite the setbacks, Bumrah remained composed, saying, “It’s part of the game. I don’t want to create pressure; they’ll learn.” He acknowledged the cold conditions and praised his teammates’ efforts. England scored 465 in reply to India’s 471, with Harry Brook scoring 99 after three reprieves. Bumrah ended England’s innings with a late burst. At stumps on Day 3, India stood at 90/2 in their second innings, leading by 96, with KL Rahul on 47*. (PC: BCCI)

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)