India squad for 1st Bangladesh Test: Rishabh Pant is back, Yash Dayal earns maiden call-up as big selection calls made
India squad for 1st test vs Bangladesh: Rishabh Pant returns to test cricket, Yash Dayal gets maiden call-up. Jasprit Bumrah features, Virat Kohli returns too. | Crickit Key Points
Hindustan TimesTechnical Breakout Stocks: How to trade Century Textiles, L&T, and ABB India on Monday
Century Textiles has been consolidating for the past 2-3 months now in the zone of Rs 1,350-1,600 and is now breaking out from the same zone. It is expected to test Rs 1,850+ levels. Key Points
Economic TimesThe SAT’s return has frantic parents hiring $500-an-hour tutors
The demand for SAT tutors has surged as elite colleges reintroduce standardized testing requirements. Kat Cohen, CEO of IvyWise, notes an uptick in families seeking tutoring services, realizing the importance of standardized tests in college admissions. Kaplan, a major test prep agency, reports a significant increase in enrollment, attributing it partly to the transition to digital SATs and the return of mandatory testing at some universities. Key Points
Economic TimesIndian cricket did a great favour to England by puncturing Bazball. Stop indulging mediocrity
England's batters have been hiding their failures under the pretext of Bazball. This classic case of escapism has now been exposed by India's 4-1 victory in the test series. Key Points
ThePrintIndia climb to No.1 spot in test rankings, now reign supreme in all three formats
India's dominant performance against England in Dharamsala secured their victory in the five-match series, leading them to claim the top spot in the ICC test rankings, surpassing Australia. This success comes as India already leads the World test Championship standings and now tops the rankings across all three cricket formats. Key Points
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Ravichandran Ashwin breaks This 147-year old record in his 100th Test, says ‘ very happy with the way…’
Ravichandran Ashwin has become the first ever bowler in the history of the game to take a fifer in his debut match and his 100th outing. The off-spinner also equalled a special record by Muttiah Muralidharan. Key Points
mintJay Shah announces new scheme, Rohit, Kohli can earn yearly ₹3.15 crore bonus
If test regulars like captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli play at least 7 Tests in a year where India plays 9, they can earn ₹3.15 crore as yearly bonus. | Cricket Key Points
Hindustan TimesBCCI announces salary hike for test players up to Rs 45 lakh; unveils new reward scheme
BCCI's 'Test Cricket Incentive Scheme' offers financial incentives and a salary hike up to Rs 45 lakh to Indian cricketers. The scheme rewards players based on the percentage of test matches played. BCCI emphasizes the importance of domestic cricket and hunger for test cricket. Key Points
Economic TimesDevdutt Padikkal gets test cap from Ashwin, replaces Rajat Patidar in India XI
India vs England 5th Test: Devdutt Padikkal made his test debut in Dharamsala. He replaced Rajat Patidar in India's XI. | Cricket Key Points
Hindustan TimesGaganyaan: Why test pilots are best suited for first mission
India News: Learn why test pilots are the best choice for India's first human spaceflight mission, Gaganyaan. Explore the expertise and skills that make them the natural choice for this historic mission. Key Points
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4th Test: Debut for RCB star? How Bumrah-less India can lineup vs England
Akash Deep is pitted against Mukesh Kumar for the series decider. Here's how Jasprit Bumrah-less Team India can line up against England in the 4th Test. | Cricket Key Points
Hindustan TimesBen Stokes clueless about Ranchi pitch: ‘I’ve never seen anything like this'
Ben Stokes described the Ranchi pitch for the India vs England fourth test as something he has never seen. So he doesn't know how it will play. | Cricket Key Points
Hindustan TimesJasprit Bumrah released from Indian test squad, Rahul ruled out of Ranchi match
Bumrah has been released as part of his workload management. He is the leading wicket-taker in the test series with 17 scalps from three matches. He singlehandedly bowled India to victory in the second test in Visakhapatnam. Rahul had also missed the second and third test after complaining of pain in his right quadriceps. Key Points
Economic TimesIn Pics: India beat England to register biggest-ever win in test matches
With this win against England, India now lead the 5 test match series by 2-1. R Ashwin's 500th wicket, Yashasvi Jaiswal's double ton, and Ravindra Jadeja's 4th century – with a fifer in the second innings – were the best moments of the 3rd Test. Key Points
mintIndia vs England: From Sarfaraz Khan's fifties to Yashasvi Jaiswal's double tons, five records of 3rd test
India crushed England in the third test, breaking records for most sixes in a test series and their biggest win in terms of runs. Debutant Sarfaraz Khan had a memorable test debut with twin half-centuries, while Yashasvi Jaiswal scored consecutive test double hundreds. Key Points
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'Would be my privilege if Naushad...': Anand Mahindra offers to gift Thar to Sarfaraz Khan's father
Over the last 15-odd years, Naushad Khan has played a monumental role in Sarfaraz Khan's cricket career. Sarfaraz made his test debut against England at Rajkot on February 15. Key Points
mint3rd cricket test: R Ashwin's 500th wicket and an English fightback
At the end of the second day of the Rajkot test — where the highlight for India was R Ashwin picking up his 500th test wicket — England controlled the game. India, from 33 for 3, recovered to 237 for 4 and just as they were on the ascendency again, lost quick wickets. This inconsistent, stopstart batting meant the home team ended with 445, having batted out 130.5 overs in very good batting conditions. Key Points
Economic Times'Sarfaraz Khan will debut': India XI for 3rd England test to feature Mumbai star
According to a report, Sarfaraz Khan will make his debut in the 3rd test against England. Earlier, KL Rahul was ruled out of the Rajkot encounter. | Cricket Key Points
Hindustan TimesBihar floor test: Heavy security outside Tejashwi Yadav's house, several BJP-JDU MLAs missing
Two weeks after returning to the NDA fold, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will face a floor test in the state Assembly today. Political tension between the Mahagathbandhan and the NDA is at an all-time high as both sides organised critical get-togethers almost back to back. Follow Indiatoday.in for all the live updates of the crucial test that the renewed Nitish Kumar-BJP alliance government is expected to cross easily. Key Points
India TodayDelay in BCCI announcing India test squad not because of Virat Kohli but Bumrah
The BCCI selectors are not in the dark about Virat Kohli. The delay in squad announcement if there is one, might be because of Bumrah, Rahul and Jadeja. | Cricket Key Points
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Virat Kohli could miss India-England 3rd Test
India's Virat Kohli may miss the third test against England as the BCCI selectors are uncertain about his availability. Earlier, the BCCI announced that Kohli withdrew from the first two Tests due to personal reasons. The board has requested privacy and support for Kohli during this time. Rajat Patidar replaced Kohli in the first two Tests, making his international debut last year. In the absence of Kohli, India suffered a 28-run loss in the first test against England. Key Points
Economic TimesSelectors wait on Virat Kohli’s availability, KL Rahul may be back for 3rd England Test
Cricket News: The national selection committee is waiting for a clarity on Virat Kohli’s availability for the remainder of the ongoing test series against England. KL Rahul may make a comeback for the 3rd England Test. Read more. Key Points
Times Of IndiaInjured Ravindra Jadeja seeks recovery at NCA as BCCI grapples with test lineup setbacks
In a setback for India, cricket all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is ruled out of the second test against England due to a hamstring injury. KL Rahul's absence further challenges India's batting lineup. Jadeja begins rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy, with doubts about his return for the third Test. The BCCI includes Sarfaraz Khan, Sourabh Kumar, and Washington Sundar as replacements. The team faces dilemmas in finding a suitable replacement for Jadeja and strategic considerations for the playing XI in the crucial second test at Visakhapatnam. Key Points
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