IND vs ENG 1st Test: Jack Leach suffers Serious Knee Injury: England's woes compounded on day two of the ongoing India vs England 1st test in Hyderabad after senior spinner Jack Leach aggravated his 'knee injury' while saving a boundary at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. Further confirmation regarding Jack Leach's serious knee injury came from England's spin bowling coach Jeetan Patel on Friday.



Jack Leach's injury is a big setback for the Englishmen as he is the sole experienced spinner in the England side for the tour. The other three spinners are in their early days as far as experience is concerned.



The incident took place in the morning session of day two of India vs England 1st test in Hyderabad. Leach, in a bid to save the boundary, aggravated the knee and subsequently went off the field for medical attention.



The injury limited Jack Leach from bowling too many overs as he could only account for 16 of the 87 overs bowled in the day, with a maximum of four over spell. 



England's spin bowling coach confirmed the details as quoted by <a href="https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/jack-leach-pretty-serious-knee-injury-compounds-england-struggles-1418432">ESPNcricinfo</a> as he said, "He banged his knee last night, the first dive down at fine leg. Then he banged it again today, and it's giving him a little gyp, to be honest. You noticed in the outfield he was a little sluggish trying to get to balls, but he stuck at it, and I thought he actually bowled really, really well considering."



Despite "serious injury concerns," Jack Leach is expected to be out in the middle to aid his side against the mighty Indians. 



"It must be pretty serious, or serious for him anyway, because the reality is he wouldn't shirk that responsibility. It is sore enough. You watch him in the outfield and I don't think it's a graze. For him to come back and keep bowling the overs he did... I believe he'll be back in the fourth innings.



"That's what Jack does for this team, he'll always put in. But it's an bit of a shame from where he's come [recovering from a stress fracture of the back last summer] to dive on one at fine leg and all of a sudden you're hobbling around. He'll be back. He's one of the strongest guys in the team. We've had to share the load and the I thought the guys did really well."



Though England have the likes of Joe Root, Rehan Ahmed, Tom Heartly and Shoaib Bashir in their ranks as the spin bowling option, Jack Leach's presence will be key for the visitors. The experience that he possesses will come in handy, which apparently no other specialist spinner on the side has.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">IND vs ENG 1st Test: England Lead by 126 Runs in 3rd Innings</h2>



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As the stumps on day three of the India vs England 1st test were called, the visitors took a sigh of relief with what they have up on the scoreboard. From trailing by 190 runs to getting a decent lead of 126 runs in the third innings required special effort from the Englishmen.



The team got some good partnerships throughout the day 3 of the test. The likes of Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett and Ben Foakes made significant contributions to the team. But, what remained outstanding was Ollie Pope's unbeaten knock of 148 runs. 



Despite seeing wickets fall at the other end, the middle-order batter remained firm in his resolve, negating every bit of threat from the Indian bowlers, Pope has managed to rescue England to a respectable score. 



England are six down currently as the curtains drew for the 3rd day at a score of 316. Ollie Pope and Rehan Ahmed have walked off unbeaten and will continue the proceedings the next day.



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IND vs ENG 1st Test: England in Big Trouble after Jack Leach suffers 'SERIOUS KNEE INJURY' during India vs England 1st Test

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IND vs ENG: Halfway through the ongoing India vs England five-match test series, the visitors, England have found themselves in a troubling state, after their star player, Jack Leach has been ruled out. The update was confirmed on Sunday (February 11) by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).



Senior spinner Jack Leach, who was carrying a knee injury, will now no longer participate in the remaining India vs England test series. He suffered a knee blow during the first IND vs ENG test which was held in Hyderabad. The spinner charged towards the ball in an attempt to save a boundary, and ended up ramming into the ground. 



Leach didn't turn up to bowl a lot in the first innings. He bowled 26 overs in the first innings, while just 10 in the second innings. The spinner was subsequently ruled out of the second IND vs ENG test held in Vishakhapatnam.



As of now, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) hasn't announced any replacement for Jack Leach. 



A statement from the ECB stated that Jack Leach will return home from Abu Dhabi, where the English contingent is currently staying during the extended break between 2nd and 3rd test matches.



?Leach will work closely with the England and Somerset medical teams in respect of his rehabilitation,? the statement from <a href="https://www.ecb.co.uk/">ECB</a> added.



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With Jack Leach out of the India tour, England are left with Joe Root as the only experienced spinner in the side, alongside the likes of Rehan Ahmed, Shoaib Bashir and Tom Hartley, who have only played a handful of red-ball games.



It's noteworthy that the next India vs England assignment is scheduled to be held in Rajkot, where the surface usually provides more assistance to the seamers as compared to the spinners. So not having Jack Leach won't be a large issue for England.



Moreover, the likes of Tom Hartley, Rehan Ahmed and Shoaib Bashir have been fantastic so far. Hartley has scalped 14 wickets in two IND vs ENG test matches while Rehan Ahmed has picked 8. Shoaib Bashir in his solitary appearance has got 4 wickets to his name.



The India vs England five-match test series is currently levelled at 1-1 after team India managed to turn the table in the second game held in Vishakhapatnam. India defeated England by 106 runs in the second game after going down in the opening fixture by 28 runs.



The IND vs ENG 3rd Test is slated to be held in Rajkot's Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, starting February 15.



England Squad Updated: Ben Stokes (c), Ollie Pope, James Anderson, Gus Atkinson, Rehan Ahmed, Jonny Bairstow (wk), Harry Brook, Zak Crawley, Shoaib Bashir, Ben Foakes, Tom Hartley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Robinson, Joe Root, Mark Wood.



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IND vs ENG: Huge Injury Problem for England as Star Player gets RULED OUT of India vs England Test Series

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Jasprit Bumrah has become the biggest match-winner for Team India across all three formats. He has been at the peak of his skills, and he has taken the graph of his performance to a whole new level. After winning the Man of the Tournament award in India's successful campaign in the T20 World Cup 2024, he recently ended as the top wicket-taker for India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.
Bumrah ended with a record 32 wickets in five tests at an exceptional average of 13.06. But his performance went in vain as Australia won the series 3-1, and Australia regained the BGT trophy. Bumrah sustained a back spasm and didn't bowl in the second innings. That has raised concern in the Indian camp. There is no official update on his injury, and India might look to give them a proper rest.
But the biggest question is on his availability in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The upcoming event will start in five weeks time on February 19, and Jasprit Bumrah will be India's key man. India can't afford to miss him. But with his career on the line, India won't take a risk to hurry him. So, who will be the bowlers who can replace him for India, if he gets ruled out?
<h2>Three bowlers whom India can pick as Jasprit Bumrah's replacement if he gets ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025</h2>
1. Arshdeep Singh
Arshdeep Singh has become India's go-to bowler in the T20I format, and he took the most wickets in the T20 World Cup 2024. He played a crucial role along with Bumrah in India's triumph. But since his ODI debut in November 2022, he has played only 8 ODIs. But with the way he is going, India will certainly want to cash in on his form and bring the freshness of his left-arm swing to the table for the coming event.
2. Prasidh Krishna
Prasidh Krishna is another good option to have. He played in the fifth and final test at the SCG and took six wickets in the match. He has good pace, and his tall figure helps him to get bounce from the surface. India will play their matches in Dubai, where you want a bowler like him that can bounce the batter out. Krishna has an incredible ODI record as well. He has played 17 matches and taken 29 wickets at an average of 25.28. He can also be a good replacement for Jasprit Bumrah.
3. Mayank Yadav
India have three group matches, and then there are two more if they qualify for the finals. That means there can be a maximum of five games with proper rest in between the games. That is where India can unleash the raw pace of Mayank Yadav. The 22-year-old superstar made his name in the IPL 2025 for his sheer pace, which earned him his T20I debut. He has four wickets in three T20Is for India. Though he has not played an ODI game for India, he can be a great asset for the side. He can add his extra pace to the bowling unit of India, which will add new dimensions to the Indian attack.
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Jasprit Bumrah didn't bowl in the final innings of the fifth test at SCG due to a back spasm. He is likely to miss the England series as well.

3 Pacers who can replace Jasprit Bumrah if he gets ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 due to injury

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The Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 has come to an end, and now the focus will shift to the upcoming ICC event. The Champions Trophy 2025 is scheduled to be played between February 19 and March 9. This tournament will have the top 8 teams competing against each other while the host, Pakistan, will defend their title.
India will play their matches in Dubai, including the knockouts if they qualify. The squad for the coming event is likely to be announced by the end of the second week of January, and some reports confirm that India's ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah might be given a big responsibility.
Bumrah recently had a record-breaking performance in the BGT series, where he ended with 32 wickets and won the Player of the Series award. And now, he is set to be the vice-captain of Team India in the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025.
<h2>Jasprit Bumrah to assist Rohit Sharma as vice-captain for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 - Reports</h2>
Team India will host England for three ODIs and five T20Is ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 as preparation for the mega event. Though there are high chances that India might rest Bumrah to manage his workload, he will be back for the ICC event as the vice captain of the team.
As per TOI, India are all set to announce the pacer as India's vice-captain for the event. That means Shubman Gill will be removed from this role, who was given this role during the ODI series in Sri Lanka. Bumrah has been one of India's consistent performers across all three formats. He was the MVP behind India's win in the T20 World Cup 2024 and also led India in the recently concluded BGT series in a couple of games.
There are high chances that he is likely to be the next Test captain after Rohit Sharma. He will be India's key player in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 as well, leading the bowling attack. India are likely to announce their provisional squad later this week for the coming ICC event. If Bumrah is rested for England series, he will be back in action for ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
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Jasprit Bumrah is likely to be rested for the upcoming England series and will be back for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Jasprit Bumrah to replace Shubman Gill as vice-captain for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 - Report

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The 2025 ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup begins January 18 in Malaysia, featuring 16 teams in four groups competing for the coveted title. India aims to defend their championship.

A thrilling U19 Women’s T20 World Cup kicks off in Malaysia, with 16 teams battling for glory in four groups.

ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025 Schedule, Full Fixture, Teams, Venues and All You Need to Know!

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The 5th &amp; Final Test-Match in Sydney between Fierce-Rivals Australia and India ended today and the home team secured an easy six-wicket win and this win allowed them to secure the series by 3-1.This win of the Aussies has also made some significant changes in the overall standings of the 2023-25 World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. 
Talking about the contest, the Jasprit Bumrah-led team were at 124-4 in their 2nd inning and they were looking set to set a big target for the Pat Cummins-led team. However, the Australian bowlers were in deadly mood as their perfect bowling display led to Team India suffering a batting collapse and they lost wickets in quick succession and eventually got bundled out for a mere score of 157 runs. 
Wicket-keeper batsman Rishabh Pant fought the lone warrior's battle as he played an impressive inning of 61 runs in just 33 deliveries but he didn't get any kind of support from his fellow batters at the other end and the Kangaroos took full advantage of this and eventually the game turned in the favour of the Defending Champions. 
For the Australian team, Scott Boland took 6 wickets while giving away 45 runs while skipper Pat Cummins also played a good hand with figures of 3-44 next to his name. 
The Aussies were given a target of 162 runs to win the Sydney Test-Match but they lost wickets unnecessarily as Sam Konstas (22 runs in 17 deliveries), Marnus Labuschagne (6 runs in 20 deliveries), and Steve Smith (4 runs in 9 balls) went back to the pavilion cheaply, leaving the Australian team suddenly in a dire position of 58/3.
Next, opening batter Usman Khawaja played a good knock of 41 runs in 45 deliveries which allowed his team to initiate a comeback in the contest. If Bumrah wouldn't have got injured, then Khawaja wouldn't even get the chance to go past the 10 runs mark. 
Without the availability of Bumrah, the Aussie batters started to play their shots freely and theu began creating a lot of pressure on the Indian bowling unit. While Prasidh Krishna did his best to help his team stay alive in the contest, he began to falter and this worked in the favour of the Australians. 
As a result, the duo of Beau Webster &amp; Travis Head got involved in a strong partnership for thethe fifth wicket and added 58 runs in just 53 balls and this turned out to be winning factor. They helped their team reach a score of 162-4 and the Kangaroos won the encounter by a margin of six wickets.
<h2>WTC Final Chance:</h2>
Pat Cummins-led Aussies have successfully qualified for the 2023-25 World Test Championship (WTC) Final after securing the BGT series 3-1. Temba Bavuma-led South Africa have already secured their tickets for the Final after defeating Pakistan in the first Test-Match. 
Keeping the statistics in mind, Team India have failed to qualify for the WTC Final for the first time since 2021. They are ranked third in the overall Standings with a PCT of 50. South Africa are the table toppers with a PCT of 66.67 while the Kangaroos are ranked 2nd with 63.73 PCT next to their name. They are followed by the likes of New Zealand (48.21) and Sri Lanka (45.45) respectively.
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Indian Captain Rohit Sharma couldn't really have a say in the way things panned out in the Sydney Test-Match| Image: Getty Images

Can Team India still qualify for the WTC Final after suffering an embarrassing defeat in the Sydney Test-Match Or have they been eliminated completely?

Team India lost the Sydney Test Match, do they have any chances of qualifying for the WTC Final? Explained!

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Day 3 of the fifth and final test between India and Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground ended India's one-and-a-half-month-long tour of Australia. With that, Australia also ended their long wait to clinch the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and won it with a margin of 3-1.
Apart from the first test, Australia dominated India throughout the series, including the third day at SCG. As a result, the Australian crowd was also animated and tried to put pressure on Team India. But Virat Kohli, who is known for his passionate persona, came up with his own way to answer.
<h2>IND vs AUS: Virat Kohli mocks Australian crowd with "Sandpapar" gesture on Day 3</h2>
The Australian crowd has a history of involvement with visiting teams time and time again, and this BGT 2024-25 was not new. There were many instances during the series when they targeted Indian players. Especially when it comes to Virat Kohli, the Australian crowd often welcomes him or reacts to his actions with boos. But Virat has always been the approach of giving it back.
Something similar happened on Sunday as well. Notably, Virat was the stand-in captain in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah. Responding to Australian crowds, Virat gestures with his "empty pocket." This incident happened just when Steve Smith got out on Day 3. Smith was part of the infamous "Sandpapergate" incident during a Cape Town test against South Africa in 2018.
Australia used sandpaper in order to tamper with the cricket ball to get more reverse swing from the ball. Unfortunately for them, it was caught on camera, and players involved in it, Smith, along with David Warner and Cameron Bancroft, faced bans. As a result, Virat was seen doing the "sandpapar" gesture after Smith's wickets to provoke the Australian fans.
As soon as it happened, the video of the incident went viral, and everyone was talking about it on social media. Speaking of the game, India started Day 3 at 142/6 and were bowled out for 157 runs, setting a target of 161 to win. Australia reached the target with six wickets in hand and registered the 3-1 series win. It was their first BGT win since 2014-15. With this, they also qualified for the final of the World Test Championship 2023-25.
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Virat Kohli was the Stand-in captain for Team India in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah.