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Stokes-led England shattered taboo of chasing high scores in final innings of Test, Says Sanjay Manjrekar
On the last day at Headingley, opener Ben Duckett stole the show with a stunning 149, leading England to a winning chase of 371 runs in the last session — their second-largest fourth innings chase in Test cricket history. The victory put England ahead by 1-0 in the five-match series and justified Stokes' aggressive move to bowl first.
Watch| Pant Has Three More Tons in Him: Gambhir on Wicketkeeper's Twin Centuries
Asked about vice-captain Rishabh Pant's remarkable achievement—only the second wicketkeeper-batter to score twin centuries in one Test—Gambhir deflected attention.
Manjrekar Urges India to Pick Kuldeep Over Shardul for Second Test
India's bowling unit was severely tested when England chased down a towering 371-run target with five wickets intact in the first Test at Headingley.
Shastri Urges India to Rethink Resting Bumrah, Warns of 2-0 Deficit Challenge
Talking on Sky Sports following India's five-wicket defeat in the first Test at Headingley, Shastri claimed, "If Bumrah was to be rested, they might have to reconsider now. Going 2-0 behind in a five-match series could make it very tough."
Gautam Gambhir Questions Constant Scrutiny: 'How Will Bowlers Grow If Judged After Every Game?'
India's pace attack, without the experience of veteran pacers like Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj, looked vulnerable—particularly in the second innings when England ran down 371 with ease.
Gill Blames Missed Opportunities and Lower-Order Collapse for India’s Headingley Loss in 1st Test
England chased down an intimidating 371 with a brilliant batting display, spearheaded by a majestic opening stand and assured tail-end touches from veteran batter Joe Root and newcomer Jamie Smith.
Neeraj Chopra Clinches Victory at Ostrava Golden Spike with 85.29m Throw
Chopra, 27, wrapped up the title even before the final round as no rival could overcome his third-round attempt of 85.29m. Closest to him was South Africa's Douw Smit at 84.12m, with Grenada's Anderson Peters taking bronze with 83.63m.
England Pull Off Second-Highest Successful Chase to Defeat India in 1st Test Thriller
In a thrilling climax, the hosts embarked on a gargantuan fourth-innings pursuit of 371 to register a breathtaking five-wicket win against India and establish a 1-0 advantage in the inaugural Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.
1st Test: Rishabh Pant Reprimanded for Dissent Over Umpire’s Call on Day 3
Pant, who has been in scintillating touch with the bat—scoring centuries in both the innings of the match—was fined for his on-field behavior during England's first innings.
Suniel Shetty Hails KL Rahul’s Century vs England: ‘Proud of You, Son’
Going onto Instagram, Suniel shared a picture of Rahul from the match and captioned it, "A knock that spoke less, but said everything Proud of you son KL Rahul."
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