Cricket news: England vs India – Gus Atkinson returns for third Test as hosts seek redemption at Lord’s
England pacer Gus Atkinson is the latest addition to the 16-man squad for the hosts ahead of the third Test against India at Lord’s.
After suffering a devastating defeat at the hands of the tourists in Edgbaston, Brendon McCullum’s side will be hoping to bounce back at the home of cricket in this five-match series.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Bilal Patel highlights all the details ahead of the third Test in the capital.
Cricket news: Excellent Shubman Gill shines as India outclass England to level Test series
India secured a thumping 336-run victory over England to secure their maiden Test triumph at Edgbaston to tie the series at 1-1 in this epic five-match encounter.
Whether it be a bowling clinic from Akash Deep or a batting masterclass from Shubman Gill, the home side were outplayed in all departments.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Bilal Patel analyses the key moments from all the action in Birmingham.
Cricket news: Smriti Mandhana – Indian batting star shattering boundaries, one six at a time
Cricket is more than just a sport in India. It’s not simply about a bat and a ball. Rather, it’s the heartbeat of the nation, a pulse that rushes through every Indian’s veins.
The sport is, in every sense, the epitome of patriotism, writes Sports News Blitz’s Ishita Trivedi.
Cricket news: England name unchanged side but no room for returning Jofra Archer as hosts look to extend series lead over India
England have decided to stick with the 11 that secured a series-opening victory at Headingley as the second encounter of this anticipated five-match series heads to Birmingham.
The visitors led by Shubman Gill for the first time in Tests were handed a reality-check in true ‘Bazball’ fashion in Leeds and will be hoping for a quick bounce-back to avoid sinking deeper.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Bilal Patel previews what’s in store ahead of the second Test.
Cricket news: England chase mammoth total at Headingley to overcome India in Test series opener
England began their five-match Test series against India with an emphatic fourth-innings chase at Headingley to take an early 1-0 lead in the blockbuster match-up.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Bilal Patel breaks down five decisive moments from a captivating clash in Leeds.
India cricket news: Five key takeaways after first Test match against England
After a thrilling five days of Test cricket, England managed to grab a late but great victory in the first Test against India at Headingley.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Dejan Johal looks at five things from an Indian perspective to take away from this defeat.
Cricket news: England vs India - First Test preview
The eagerly anticipated series between England and India gets underway on Friday when the two sides meet at Headingley for the first of five encounters.
It’s a new era for the visitors who are led by captain Shubman Gill following the retirements of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, as they look to win their first series on English soil for the first time since 2007.
As for the hosts, they will be looking to implement their ‘Bazball’ style of play as they seek to win the newly named Tendulkar-Anderson trophy, formerly known as the Pataudi trophy.
Here, Sports News Blitz cricket writer Bilal Patel previews what’s in store for the opening Test match in a thrilling clash.
Cricket betting tips: England vs India – Joe Root, Jasprit Bumrah to dominate 2025 Test series
England and India are set to begin a new chapter in their historic rivalry this summer when the two face off in a much-anticipated five-match Test series.
Here, Sports News Blitz cricket writer Bilal Patel takes a look at the betting odds and offers some expert tips ahead of the thrilling match-up.
Cricket news: England vs India – Three Lions’ predicted XI for first Test at Headingley
England have announced their 14-man squad for the much-anticipated first Test against India at Headingley.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Bilal Patel takes a look at the players and predicts the starting XI for Leeds.
Cricket news: England men’s fixtures for 2025 vs West Indies, India, Australia and more
The England men’s cricket team is set for a blockbuster year, with an exciting five-Test home series against India and the much-anticipated Ashes in Australia the undisputed highlights.
In addition, the Three Lions will play host to West Indies and South Africa for a couple of white-ball series as well as travel across the pond to Ireland for three T20 matches.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Michael Davey gives a handy rundown on the Three Lions’ fixtures for 2025.
Cricket news: “King Kohli” steps away from Test cricket and relinquishes his throne
After an incredibly successful 14-year Test career, legend Virat Kohli delivered heartbreak to India fans by officially announcing his immediate retirement from the red-ball format.
Following this massive news, Sports News Blitz writer Dejan Johal looks at how this retirement could affect Indian cricket with the five-match Test series against England coming up soon.
Sports news: The teen talents hogging the headlines and why Barcelona’s star boy defies belief
The UEFA Champions League, Cricket’s IPL and the Darts Premier League all have one thing in common this week - unbelievable youth talent that was displayed on the world’s stage.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Gabriel Mills takes us through each breathtaking moment.
Australia vs India: Five things we learnt from the third Test
Although rain ultimately spoiled the third Test between Australia and India in Brisbane, there was still plenty of action to talk about.
Sports News Blitz cricket expert James Melloy takes a look at what we learnt at the Gabba.
Australia vs India second Test analysis: Five things we learnt
Australia wrapped up a dominant 10-wicket over India in Adelaide - and here Sports News Blitz’s James Melloy analyses the second Test match and what we can draw from it.
Cricket news: Six talking points from the IPL auction: Pant, Bairstow and more
A whopping 574 players went under the hammer in Saudi Arabia as squads for the 2025 Indian Premier League were finalised at the Mega Auction.
In total, 12 England players were sold for a combined 70.25 crore (£6.6m) and Sports News Blitz writer Dom Harris dissects the key takeaways from the two-day event.