Speaking at the Summer of Cricket launch, Warner said Australia will play for the Ashes, while England will only aim for a moral victory. He warned against underestimating England captain Ben Stokes, praising him as a strong leader capable of inspiring his team. Warner also encouraged friendly banter on the field to maintain energy and excitement during matches.

Warner highlighted Marnus Labuschagne’s experience and form as key for Australia’s lineup, while backing young star Sam Konstas to open alongside Usman Khawaja in the Ashes opener. Konstas recently scored 109 and 27 not out against India A, showing promise despite a poor West Indies tour. Warner urged selectors to give Konstas a consistent opportunity rather than switching to Labuschagne.

The Ashes series begins on November 21 in Perth, with Warner expecting an energetic contest. He emphasized that the Australian squad’s confidence, combined with experience and strategic planning, will be crucial in defending the urn against England.

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Campbell’s century is the first by a West Indies opener in India in 23 years. He shared a 177-run stand with Shai Hope, who remained unbeaten on 92, eight runs short of a century. Roston Chase supported with 23 not out.

West Indies dominated the morning session, adding 79 runs for the loss of Campbell. Despite testing spells from Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja, the pair kept the scoreboard ticking with singles and doubles. Campbell reached his milestone with a stunning slog-sweep over long-on and celebrated with his team.

After lunch, Hope and Chase continued the momentum. Chase struck a six and four to reduce the deficit under 50 runs. By lunch, West Indies had another solid session, keeping India under pressure after enforcing the follow-on.

Brief Scores: India 518/5 in 134.2 overs lead West Indies 248 & 252/3 (John Campbell 115, Shai Hope 92*; Siraj 1-26, Sundar 1-68) by 18 runs.

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Kuldeep Yadav led India’s bowling, taking 4-72. His flight, turn, and control troubled the West Indies batters. Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Siraj also claimed key wickets in the morning session.

The day began with Shai Hope and Tevin Imlach steady against Kuldeep and Jasprit Bumrah. Kuldeep dismissed both early, while Justin Greaves fell attempting a risky reverse-sweep. Pierre and Phillip then steadied the innings with disciplined batting for 15.3 overs.

India, leading by 301 runs after scoring 518/5, consider enforcing the follow-on

. The ninth-wicket partnership may influence the decision in the second session. The visitors remain under pressure to avoid an innings defeat.

Brief Scores: India 518/5 in 134.2 overs (Yashasvi Jaiswal 175; Jomel Warrican 3-98) lead West Indies 217/8 in 72 overs (Alick Athanaze 41, Shai Hope 36; Kuldeep Yadav 4-72, Ravindra Jadeja 3-46) by 301 runs.

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Captain Roston Chase believes that confidence and strong starts are key to improving batting performance. He emphasised that scoring a big fifty or hundred could boost team morale and help challenge the Indian bowlers effectively in New Delhi.

Chase has sought guidance from legends like Lara, Sir Viv Richards, and Sir Richie Richardson. They advised him to maintain belief in the team’s potential and instill a positive mindset to overcome the current slump in performance.

Reflecting on his own form, Chase stressed the importance of focus, playing each ball on merit, and building innings over extended periods. He reiterated his commitment to West Indies red-ball cricket, setting aside franchise opportunities, and expressed determination to lead the team with hunger and dedication.

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Ganguly previously served as CAB President from 2015 to 2019 before leading the BCCI. Now, with his unopposed election, he’s back to shape Bengal cricket’s future. His top priorities include expanding Eden Gardens’ capacity to 100,000 and securing marquee fixtures for the 2026 T20 World Cup. He also aims to revive Test cricket at Eden Gardens, starting with India’s clash against South Africa in November.

The elected unopposed as CAB President milestone reflects Ganguly’s continued influence in Indian cricket. He plans to launch a state-of-the-art academy in Dumurjala and strengthen Bengal’s first-class structure. Ganguly’s leadership team, including Bablu Kolay and Sanjay Das, was also elected unopposed.

With Eden Gardens poised for transformation and Bengal cricket set for a boost, Ganguly’s return promises exciting developments for fans and players alike.

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Gill recently led India in a five-match Test series in England, before playing in the Champions Trophy and the IPL with Gujarat Titans. He later joined the T20I squad for the Asia Cup and will return to captain India in the upcoming West Indies Test series. Despite this heavy workload, Kotak dismissed concerns about overuse, stressing that bowlers—especially fast bowlers—remain the main focus of workload management.

Kotak explained that batsmen are resilient and rarely require structured workload monitoring. “For batsmen, it’s not that much of an issue unless they feel mentally drained,” he said. His comments gain significance amid growing speculation that the BCCI may groom Gill as India’s all-format captain, given his leadership roles across formats.

Speaking on Gill’s technique, Kotak praised his adaptability. He highlighted that modern cricketers switch seamlessly between red-ball and white-ball formats, adjusting their approach during practice sessions depending on the format demands.

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Mishra expressed gratitude to everyone who supported him throughout his cricketing journey, from teammates and coaches to fans. Known for his consistency and match-winning spells, Mishra made a significant mark in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as well. He ranks as the seventh-highest wicket-taker in IPL history with 174 wickets. Notably, he is the only bowler in IPL history to have achieved three hat-tricks , highlighting his ability to turn games with his bowling brilliance.

Mishra’s retirement marks the end of an era for Indian leg-spin bowling. Cricket enthusiasts across the nation have lauded his contributions, celebrating his achievements and memorable performances that have inspired young cricketers.

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Reacting to the development, YSR Congress Party chief and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy shared his thoughts. Jagan on Pujara retirement said that his discipline, patience, and fighting spirit strengthened Team India and brought pride to the nation.

In his message on X, Jagan praised Pujara’s resilience and called him the true brand ambassador of Test cricket. He further added that Pujara’s determination and never-give-up attitude would inspire young cricketers for generations.

Pujara played a major role in some of India’s most memorable overseas Test victories. His unforgettable knocks in Australia and England remain etched in cricketing history. Known for his calmness under pressure, he earned the respect of teammates, opponents, and fans alike.

As Jagan on Pujara retirement noted, his journey will always be remembered as a symbol of courage and discipline in Indian cricket. Fans continue to celebrate him as a legend of the game.

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