The test is not only the longest but also the most demanding format of cricket; it not only tests a player’s skill but also his endurance and temperament on the field. From adapting to different conditions of the track on different days to varying one's approach to the game, test cricket is best to test a player's calibre. 
To date, when cricket has evolved to its highest level, with the format being reduced to 20 overs internationally and 10 overs in the domestic franchise-level games, scoring a test hundred is still considered one of the most remarkable achievements in the game. Here we list several players across the globe who were left out of their side despite a hundred-plus score in their final game, post which they lost their place in the squad. 
<h2 dir="ltr">Here’s a list of 5 players who were dropped after scoring a Test century:</h2>
<h3 dir="ltr">1: Karun Nair (303* vs England, 2016)</h3>
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Karun Nair after the 303* inning against England (Image Credit: NDTV Sports)
After the legendary batter <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virender_Sehwag">Virender Sehwag</a>, Karun Nair became the second Indian batter to reach an individual score of 300 runs in Test cricket. The right-handed batter played an astonishing knock of 303* in 381 balls, marking a historic moment in the MA Chidambaram Stadium. His amazing knock helped India clinch a Test victory with an innings and 75 runs.
Post the match, he featured in not even a handful of matches between India and Australia in the longer format, and his sudden slight dip in form resulted in his past contributions being neglected, as the batter was eventually dropped, thus making way for Hanuma Vihari into the test side.
<h3 dir="ltr">2: Geoffrey Boycott (246 vs India, 1967)</h3>
One of the greatest English batters, Geoffrey Boycott, who was an influential player for the English cricket team of his era, played this awestriking knock against India in 1967. The cricketer played a fabulous knock of 246 runs from 555 balls during the tour of India. Despite the stellar innings, he was criticized for his slow rate of scoring, despite easy batting conditions and India then being a weak bowling unit. The management post the double hundred dropped him from the XI. 
<h3 dir="ltr">3: Jason Gillespie (201* vs Bangladesh, 2006)</h3>
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Jason Gillespie scored a double hundred, coming in at no. 9. (Image Credit: Reddit)
Australian No. 9 Jason Gillespie surprised everyone with his iconic knock of 201* against Bangladesh in his 2009 tour. During his short career, he served as a perfect backup bowler for the two legendary Aussie pacers, Glenn McGrath and Brett Lee, who added the decor to the Australian bowling attack. The tall fast bowler also took 8 wickets in that Test match, conceding only 11 runs. Post this tour in the subcontinent, he was dropped from Australia’s squad for the Ashes. 
<h3 dir="ltr">4: Shaun Marsh (182 vs West Indies, 2015)</h3>
Left-arm Australian batter Shaun Marsh has been omitted from the Australian Test squad since his debut in 2011. He was dropped despite scoring 182 runs against the West Indies in Hobart. Australia decided this after their full-time opening batter Usman Khawaja returned from injury, and the management wanted to retain their long-time opening combination with Khawaja alongside David Warner. 
This snub of the inform batter reflects on the highly competitive spirit of international cricket, where retaining a spot in the 11 has always been a tough nut to crack, especially with so many modern talents around. 
<h3 dir="ltr">5: Kevin Pietersen (149 vs South Africa, 2012)</h3>
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England's biggest rescue man Kevin Pietersen (Image Credit: Sportskeeda)
English batter Kevin Pietersen, despite scoring a crucial 149 runs against his motherland South Africa in 2012, was dropped from the 11 for the upcoming Test at Lord’s. However, this was the most controversial snub, as the England management hurled accusations against the former Protea that he had sent derogatory messages about teammates to South African cricketers.
This clearly showed how sometimes off-field confrontations could often shadow a player’s on-field excellence. 
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Here is a list of 5 players who were dropped despite scoring 100 in their last international game, including India's batter Karun Nair who is being reconsidered by Indian selectors

Test Cricket, the most testing format in the game of cricket has witnessed many iconic innings over its long history. However, some have been unfortunate to be dropped from the side despite their stellar innings played against the red-ball post which they could not retain their place in the 11.

Here is a list of 5 players who were dropped despite scoring 100 in their last international game, including India's batter Karun Nair

Five players who were dropped after scoring a Test century ft. Karun Nair

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The Vidarbha Cricket Team, under the leadership of Akshay Wadkar, lifted their third Ranji Trophy final after a long gap of seven years as they defeated Sachin Baby-led Kerala in the final at the VCA Stadium in Jamtha. This all-important summit clash ended in a draw but Akshay Wadkar &amp; his men were crowned the winners on the basis of having a superior first inning lead. 
Batting first, the two-time winners put up a big score of 379 runs on the board in their first inning, thanks to the superb knock of 153 runs by Danish Malewar and Karun Nair's 86-run knock. The Kerala bowlers had a hard time containing them as both of them played flamboyant innings and helped their side reach a good score. 
The Trio of M.D Nidheesh (3-61), Eden Apple Tom (3-102) and Nabi Basil (2-60) were the best bowlers of Kerala as they played an important role in restricting the Vidarbha team below the score of 400 runs. Veteran spinner Jalaj Saxena also chipped in with a wicket. 
In reply, the team of Kerala scored 342 runs in their first innings as half centuries from skipper Sachin Baby (98 runs) and Aditya Sarwate (79 runs) helped their team to reduce the first innings lead of the two-time winners. 
Darshan Nalkande (3-52), Harsh Dubey (3-88) and Parth Rekhade (3-65) were the best performers of Vidarbha with the ball. 
The Akshay Wadkar-led team in their second inning went on to score 375-9 at the end of the fifth and final day's play and as per the rules of the first-class tournament, Vidarbha were declared as the winners. The heroes of this match were Danish Malewar and Karun Nair, who scored 153 and 86 runs respectively in the first innings.
In the Ranji Trophy final match, Kerala won the toss and decided to bowl first. Vidarbha scored 379 runs in the first innings, Danish Malwar scored the most runs in this, as his innings of 153 runs consisted of 15 fours and 3 sixes. Karun Nair, who looked brilliant in the tournament, went on to score an amazing century in the 2nd inning, which was key in helping his side secure the win. 
<h2>Vidarbha lifted the Ranji Trophy title for the third time</h2>
This is the third Ranji Trophy title for the Vidarbha team. Earlier, the team had become champion twice in a row. The team won its first Ranji Trophy title in 2017-18. After this, Vidarbha also won the 2018-19 title. In the last season, the Vidarbha team was the runner-up, as they had to face defeat at the hands of Mumbai in the final. 
<h2>Ranji trophy final draw rules: Ranji trophy final draw rules</h2>
If the final match of Ranji Trophy ends in a draw, how is the winner declared? This question must be in your mind too. Actually, if the final match of Ranji Trophy ends in a draw, then the team scoring more runs on the basis of the first innings is declared the winner. In the Vidarbha vs Kerala final match, Vidarbha scored 379 runs in the first innings while Kerala scored 342 runs in the first innings. Vidarbha had gained a lead of 37 runs on the basis of the first innings, and that's why they were crowned as winners.
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Vidarbha Cricket Team players celebrate after being crowned as the winners of the Ranji Trophy for the third time | Image: Jio Hotstar and BCCI

Ranji Trophy Final: Vidarbha has won the title of Ranji Trophy 2025. The final match against Kerala ended in a draw. This rule helped Vidarbha become the champions for the third time in the tournament's history.

Ranji Trophy Final: Vidarbha win Ranji Trophy for the third time after draw vs Kerala, Karun Nair & Danish Malewar were the heroes

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Vidarbha batter Karun Nair is all set to get his India recall in the Tests. As per the reports in PTI, it is learned that the right-hander will be named in the Indian team for the five-match Test series against England in June later this year. 
Karun Nair will be getting rewarded for his exceptional performances in the domestic cricket. The Vidarbha batter looked class apart in the last season as he played a vital role for his team in the Vijay Hazare Trophy as well as the Ranji Trophy, which they won. 
Karun Nair first set the stage on fire in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25, where he slammed over 700 runs and was the leading run-getter. He captained the team in the tournament but couldn't take them to the win, losing in the final against Karnataka. 
Karun Nair then came up with an even more magnificent performance in the Ranji Trophy 2024-25. Batting in the middle-order, the right-hander came up with a brilliant effort and scored 863 runs from nine matches at an average of 54. He also slammed four tons and two fifties. 
<h2>Karun Nair will be picked in the team for the India A tour to England first</h2>
The reports claimed that he will be picked in the team for the India A tour to England first. The A side will be playing two games ahead of the main series, and it is learned that the majority of the Indian players will be part of the squad in preparation for the main series. 
Karun Nair last featured for India against Australia in 2017. He is one of the two Indian batters who has slammed 300 in the longest format of the game. However, even after that, he was dropped from the team and then didn't make the cut into the side for a long. 
Karun Nair has played 6 Tests for India and has slammed 374 runs at an average of over 62. If given the opportunity again, he would be keen to make his case more strong and seal his place in the team for the next edition of the ICC World Test Championship.
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Karun Nair to be picked for England Tests {PC:X}

Karun Nair will be getting rewarded for his exceptional performances in the domestic cricket.

As per the reports in PTI, it is learned that Karun Nair will be named in the Indian team for the five-match Test series against England in June later this year. 

Karun Nair finally gets justice! All set to be picked in the Indian team for...

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Mumbai Indians have defeated Delhi Capitals by 12 runs. In this match played at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, Mumbai Indians scored 205 runs while batting first. In response, Delhi's entire team could score only 193 runs. This is Delhi's first defeat in IPL 2025, before this it had registered 4 consecutive wins. 
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On the other hand, if Mumbai had lost this match, its path to the playoffs would have become difficult. In the 19th over, the fielders of Mumbai Indians (MI) won the match by taking a hat-trick of run-outs in a strange manner.
While chasing the target of 206 runs, Deepak Chahar gave MI a great start. He dismissed Jake Fraser McGurk on the very first ball of the innings. After that Abhishek Porel and Karun Nair broke the back of Mumbai's bowling.
Both of them together scored 119 runs in 61 balls. Porel got out after scoring 33 runs, but Karun Nair came to bat in a different mood. When Nair got out after playing a stormy innings of 89 runs, Delhi had to score 71 runs in 50 balls to win, this seemed like a very easy target.
<h2>The whole match turned around in the last 8 overs</h2>
In 12 overs, Delhi Capitals had scored 140 runs at the loss of 3 wickets. The team had to score 66 runs in 48 balls to win. From here, Suryakumar Yadav, Tristan Stubbs and KL Rahul and other batsmen lost wickets at regular intervals. In the next four overs, Delhi's team was able to score only 24 runs and lost three important wickets. Due to this, the score was 164 runs at the loss of 6 wickets after 16 overs.
At a time when Delhi Capitals was heading towards an easy victory, the situation was such that it had to score 23 runs in 2 overs. Since Jasprit Bumrah had one over left, these 23 runs also seemed like a mountain target.19th i.e.Jasprit Bumrah8 runs were scored on the first 2 balls of the over, but who knew that the remaining 3 batsmen of Delhi would get run out on the next 3 balls of the over.
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Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals match | Image: X (Mumbai Indians and ESPNcricinfo)

Mumbai Indians defeated Delhi Capitals by 12 runs in a high-scoring IPL 2025 match at Arun Jaitley Stadium. Batting first, Mumbai scored 205 runs. In reply, Delhi was well on track at 140/3 but collapsed under pressure. Karun Nair's 89 went in vain as Mumbai's bowlers turned the game around in the final overs. The match flipped in the 19th over when Delhi lost three batters to run-outs in bizarre fashion. Delhi was bowled out for 193, facing their first defeat of the season, while Mumbai kept their playoff hopes alive.

Mumbai Indians defeated Delhi Capitals by 12 runs in a thrilling IPL 2025 match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Batting first, Mumbai posted a formidable total of 205 runs. In response, Delhi started poorly with the early dismissal of Jake Fraser-McGurk, but Abhishek Porel and Karun Nair revived the innings with a 119-run stand. Porel scored 33, while Nair played a blistering knock of 89 runs. At one stage, Delhi needed just 66 runs from 48 balls with seven wickets in hand, making them strong contenders for a fifth consecutive win. However, Mumbai bowlers staged a dramatic comeback, with Delhi managing only 24 runs and losing three wickets in the next four overs. The match reached a turning point in the 19th over when, after scoring 8 runs off the first two balls, Delhi shockingly lost three batters to run-outs on consecutive deliveries, thanks to sharp fielding by Mumbai. Delhi was eventually bowled out for 193, suffering their first loss of the season, while Mumbai kept their playoff hopes alive with this crucial win.

MI became the first team to defeat Delhi, won the match by making a strange hat-trick of run-outs; won the match by 12 runs

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IPL Orange Cap &amp; Purple Cap 2025: The 2025 season of the Indian Premier League continues to deliver thrilling cricket and dramatic turnarounds. Following the latest double-header that saw RCB dominate RR and MI pull off a nail-biting win against DC, the points table has undergone some major shifts. 
The IPL 2025 is heating up and with momentum shifting rapidly, expect more reshuffling in the weeks to come. The Orange and Purple Caps are still very much up for grabs as the league heads into its mid-season phase.
Match 1 Summary: Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Rajasthan Royals posted 173/4, a total that looked competitive but was marred by a sluggish middle phase. Misfields and dropped chances by RCB in the final overs cost them 47 runs, but RR's innings lacked consistent momentum. Yashasvi Jaiswal gave them a strong start, but the rest of the lineup, including Samson, Parag, and Jurel, couldn't fully capitalize.
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RCB's chase was clinical, driven by a ruthless Phil Salt in the powerplay who hammered 6 sixes and broke RR's spirit early on. Kohli anchored the rest with a fluent fifty—his 66th in IPL—sealing the win in just 17.3 overs.
Match 2 Summary: Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians
A high-scoring thriller unfolded at the Arun Jaitley Stadium as MI posted 205/5, thanks to a composed half-century by Tilak Varma and a powerful cameo from Naman Dhir. Despite solid starts from Rohit, SKY, and Rickelton, it was the middle and death overs that gave MI the edge. DC’s chase started strongly and they were 113/1 at the halfway stage.
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However, a collapse triggered by Karun Nair’s dismissal led to panic. Karn Sharma’s bowling (3/36), a crucial ball change, and three back-to-back run-outs turned the tide in MI’s favor. DC suffered their first loss of the season, and MI notched up their second win in dramatic fashion.
<h3>Updated IPL 2025 Points Table</h3>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Rank</th>
<th>Team</th>
<th>Mat</th>
<th>Won</th>
<th>Lost</th>
<th>NR</th>
<th>Pts</th>
<th>NRR</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td>Gujarat Titans</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>+1.081</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>Delhi Capitals</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>+0.899</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td>Royal Challengers Bengaluru</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>+0.672</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4</td>
<td>Lucknow Super Giants</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>+0.162</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5</td>
<td>Kolkata Knight Riders</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>+0.803</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6</td>
<td>Punjab Kings</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>+0.065</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>7</td>
<td>Mumbai Indians</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>+0.104</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>8</td>
<td>Rajasthan Royals</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>-0.838</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>9</td>
<td>Sunrisers Hyderabad</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>-1.245</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>10</td>
<td>Chennai Super Kings</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>-1.554</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Alongside the team rankings, the individual performances have also reshuffled the race for the Orange and Purple Caps. Nicholas Pooran continues to wear the Orange Cap, while Noor Ahmad tops the wicket charts.
<h3>IPL 2025 Orange Cap: Top 10 Run Scorers</h3>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Rank</th>
<th>Player</th>
<th>Matches</th>
<th>Inns</th>
<th>Runs</th>
<th>Avg</th>
<th>SR</th>
<th>4s</th>
<th>6s</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td>Nicholas Pooran</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>349</td>
<td>69.80</td>
<td>215.43</td>
<td>26</td>
<td>31</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>Sai Sudharsan</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>329</td>
<td>54.83</td>
<td>151.61</td>
<td>31</td>
<td>13</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td>Mitchell Marsh</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>265</td>
<td>53.00</td>
<td>180.27</td>
<td>28</td>
<td>15</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4</td>
<td>Shreyas Iyer</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>250</td>
<td>83.33</td>
<td>208.33</td>
<td>16</td>
<td>20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5</td>
<td>Virat Kohli</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>248</td>
<td>62.00</td>
<td>143.35</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6</td>
<td>Suryakumar Yadav</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>239</td>
<td>47.80</td>
<td>149.38</td>
<td>25</td>
<td>10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>7</td>
<td>Jos Buttler</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>218</td>
<td>43.60</td>
<td>157.97</td>
<td>21</td>
<td>9</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>8</td>
<td>Travis Head</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>214</td>
<td>35.67</td>
<td>186.09</td>
<td>30</td>
<td>9</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>9</td>
<td>Tilak Varma</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>210</td>
<td>42.00</td>
<td>143.84</td>
<td>17</td>
<td>10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>10</td>
<td>Philip Salt</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>208</td>
<td>34.67</td>
<td>185.71</td>
<td>25</td>
<td>13</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>IPL 2025 Purple Cap: Top 10 Wicket Takers</h3>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Rank</th>
<th>Player</th>
<th>Matches</th>
<th>Overs</th>
<th>Wkts</th>
<th>Avg</th>
<th>Runs</th>
<th>4-fers</th>
<th>5-fers</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td>Noor Ahmad</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>20.0</td>
<td>12</td>
<td>13.17</td>
<td>158</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>Shardul Thakur</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>21.0</td>
<td>11</td>
<td>19.82</td>
<td>218</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td>Kuldeep Yadav</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>20.0</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>11.20</td>
<td>112</td>
<td>-</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4</td>
<td>Prasidh Krishna</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>23.0</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>16.00</td>
<td>160</td>
<td>-</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5</td>
<td>Sai Kishore</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>19.5</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>16.80</td>
<td>168</td>
<td>-</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6</td>
<td>Mohammed Siraj</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>24.0</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>20.40</td>
<td>204</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>7</td>
<td>Hardik Pandya</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>16.0</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>14.10</td>
<td>141</td>
<td>-</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>8</td>
<td>Khaleel Ahmed</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>23.0</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>20.50</td>
<td>205</td>
<td>-</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>9</td>
<td>Josh Hazlewood</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>21.5</td>
<td>9</td>
<td>21.00</td>
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Who Has the IPL Orange Cap & Purple Cap 2025? Check All Stats of IPL 2025 After DC vs MI Match

Nicholas Pooran holds the IPL 2025 Orange Cap after DC vs MI. RCB and MI secure vital wins, shaking up the points table and race for playoffs.

Nicholas Pooran leads the run charts as RCB and MI win crucial games, reshaping IPL 2025 standings post DC vs MI.

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Recently, the India A squad for the England tour starting from 30th May 2025 has been announced. Abhimanyu Easwaran will lead the team as captain, while Karun Nair and Shardul Thakur are making their return after signing up for the 2024-25 domestic season. 
Big names like Yashasvi and Jaiswal will also be part of this squad. 
India A will play two matches against the England Lions and one match against the senior team. In this article, we’ve shared the complete squad list along with a detailed analysis of the tour, so let’s get started.
<h2 dir="ltr">Full Squad List</h2>
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Abhimanyu Easwaran
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Dhruv Jurel
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Yashasvi Jaiswal
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Karun Nair
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Nitish Kumar Reddy
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Shardul Thakur
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Ishan Kishan
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Manav Suthar
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Tanush Kotian
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Mukesh Kumar
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Akash Deep
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Harshit Rana
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Anshul Kamboj
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Khaleel Ahmed
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Ruturaj Gaikwad
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Sarfaraz Khan
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Tushar Deshpande
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Harsh Dubey
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Shubman Gill
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Sai Sudharsan
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<h2 dir="ltr">Abhimanyu Easwaran Leads As The Captain</h2>
Abhimanyu Easwaran, a batsman from Bengal, will be leading India A. Dhruv will be the vice-captain of the team. Easwaran has scored 7,674 first-class runs at the age of 29, including 27 centuries. His batting style suits English conditions well. Dhruv, a wicketkeeper-batsman, brings a lot of energy to the team.
<h2 dir="ltr">Karun Nair’s Strong Return</h2>
Karun Nair is making a comeback at the age of 33 after a fantastic domestic season. He scored 863 runs in the Ranji Trophy, including a century in the final. He also scored 779 runs in the Vijay Hazare Trophy with 5 centuries. 
A triple-centurion in domestic cricket, Karun last played a Test match against England in 2017. He could be a strong contender for the number four spot, possibly with the backing of Virat Kohli.
<h2 dir="ltr">Thakur’s All-Round Skill</h2>
Shardul Thakur is also returning after a brilliant Ranji season, where he scored 505 runs and took 35 wickets for Mumbai. The 33-year-old was seen playing for Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2025. He has three half-centuries in Test cricket, including one memorable knock against England in 2021. 
Shardul might also get called up to the senior team, and his pace and batting abilities will be a significant asset for India A.
India A will play a total of three matches on this tour. One of those games, scheduled between June 13 and June 16, will be against the senior team. Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan will join the squad from the second match onwards. 
Since the IPL 2025 playoffs are still going on, the selectors have chosen players whose teams are not in the playoffs so that the tour starts smoothly without any scheduling conflicts.
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Recently, the India A squad for the England tour starting from 30th May 2025 has been announced. Abhimanyu Easwaran will lead the team as captain, while Karun Nair and Shardul Thakur are making their return after signing up for the 2024-25 domestic season.

India A Squad for England Tour Announced: Abhimanyu Easwaran to Lead, Karun Nair & Shardul Thakur Return After Strong Domestic Season

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The India National Cricket Team will be locking horns with England in the Test series against England National Cricket Team. The two teams will be playing against each other in the five-match Test series, which will kick start on 20th June at the Headingley in Leeds. 
The BCCI will be soon announcing the Indian squad for the Test series against England. But, as per the reports in Cricbuzz, it is learned that the squad has already been finalised, and it's just that the official confirmation needs to be made for the series. 
It is reported that Shubman Gill is all set to be named as the Test captain of the team and also there will be a new batting position for him. The right-hander will be batting at four, a place where Virat Kohli used to bat before he announced his retirement. 
Karun Nair and Sai Sudharsan, who have been going through the red hot form in domestic cricket, are all set to be included in the Indian squad for the five-match Test series. However, one of them will be making it into the XI and will be taking over the number three spot. Both have slammed truckloads of runs in the format for their state teams. 
The reports added that head coach Gautam Gambhir has indicated to KL Rahul that he needs to open the innings. Hence, the right-hander will be there at the top alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal, who has been successful as an opener in the longest format of the game. 
Sarfaraz Khan, who has been training hard in the off-season, is all set to be included in the team. While Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel are two keeper-batters in the team. Along with them, Washington Sundar and Ravindra Jadeja will be two spin-bowling all-rounders and Nitish Kumar Reddy and Shardul Thakur will be there too. 
The reports added that Mohammed Shami will be dropped and the Indian pace battery will feature Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep and Harshit Rana. Kuldeep Yadav will be the lone specialist spinner. 
<h2>India squad for the Test series against England </h2>
Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Karun Nair, Sai Sudharsan, Sarfaraz Khan, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Rishabh Pant, Druv Jurel, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Harshit Rana, Shardul Thakur and Kuldeep Yadav.
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Karun Nair, Sai Sudharsan in, Shubman Gill to bat at 4 as India squad for England Tests gets leaked  {PC:X}

Karun Nair and Sai Sudharsan, who have been going through the red hot form in domestic cricket, are all set to be included in the Indian squad for the five-match Test series

It is reported that Shubman Gill is all set to be named as the Test captain of the India and also there will be a new batting position for him

Karun Nair, Sai Sudharsan in, Shubman Gill to bat at 4 as India squad for England Tests gets leaked

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DC vs PBKS, Match no. 65: In Match 65 of the IPL 2025 season, Delhi Capitals ended their campaign on a high note with a confident win over Punjab Kings in Jaipur. While PBKS entered the contest with hopes of securing a top-two finish, DC, already out of playoff contention, played for pride — and delivered a clinical all-round performance to derail Punjab’s ambitions.
<h2>DC vs PBKS Match Summary</h2>
After being put into bat, Punjab Kings adopted an aggressive approach from the outset. Despite losing Priyansh Arya early, Prabhsimran Singh and Shreyas Iyer kept the scoreboard ticking, taking PBKS to 60 for 2 by the end of the powerplay. The middle overs saw them maintain the tempo, with Shreyas anchoring the innings and counter-attacking DC’s spin duo, Vipraj Nigam and Kuldeep Yadav.
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Iyer compiled a composed 53 off 34 balls before Marcus Stoinis exploded in the death overs with a fiery 44* off just 16 deliveries. Though Kuldeep picked up two wickets in the 18th over, PBKS still surged past the 200-mark, closing on 206 for 8.
In reply, Delhi Capitals came out with purpose and poise. KL Rahul and Faf du Plessis gave them a brisk start, setting a solid foundation in the chase. Karun Nair added vital runs through the middle, but it was the young Sameer Rizvi who turned the game decisively in DC's favor.
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His unbeaten 58 off 25 balls, laced with five sixes, dismantled the Punjab bowling attack. Alongside Tristan Stubbs, he ensured DC crossed the finish line with ease, ending the match with a comfortable victory that also kept the playoff race interesting.
Star Performers:
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<li>Sameer Rizvi (DC): A match-winning knock of 58* off 25 balls, showcasing power and maturity beyond his years.</li>
<li>Shreyas Iyer (PBKS): Held the PBKS innings together with a classy 53, providing stability amid falling wickets.</li>
<li>Marcus Stoinis (PBKS): Delivered the finishing flourish with a brutal 44* off 16 balls in the death overs.</li>
<li>Mustafizur Rahman (DC): Claimed 3 for 33, with all his wickets caught behind by stand-in keeper Tristan Stubbs.</li>
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DC vs PBKS: DC Sign Off in Style with Commanding Win Over PBKS in Match 65

Delhi Capitals wrapped up their IPL season with a dominant win over Punjab Kings, driven by Sameer Rizvi’s explosive knock, spoiling PBKS's bid for a top-two playoff spot.

Delhi Capitals ended their campaign on a high, defeating Punjab Kings and denting their hopes of securing a top-two finish.

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India A vs England Lions: After months of limited-overs cricket, with the international matches at the Champions Trophy, followed immediately by the Indian Premier League. However, the month-long cricket tournament has now reached its end after 2 months of intense cricketing action. 
The world is slowly returning to witness the longest format of the game, as red-ball action resumes for the biggest nations like Australia and South Africa. They are preparing for the World Test Championship Final at Lord's, which will be followed by a five-match series between India and England. 
Before starting the series, Indian players are already in England playing practice games against the counties as well as the junior national side of England. India A includes several players from the main side for the upcoming tests, and now they are up against the England Lions in the practice test. 
The test, which began on the 30th of May, found India batting first after a long stint of absence from English pitches. After Yashasvi Jaiswal and Abhimanyu Easwaran, the skipper of the India A side, were both dismissed early, it was No. 3 and No. 4 on the batting side to play a pivotal role here. 
<h2 dir="ltr">India A vs England Lions: Karun Nair stuns with a terrific unbeaten 186* on return </h2>
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<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karun_Nair" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Karun Nair</a>, who came in to bat at no. 3, played stunningly throughout the day, as the batter seemed invincible to the England Lions bowlers. Nair returns to the Indian test side after a gap of 7-8 years; he last played in the Australia tour back in 2017. 
His heroic triple hundred against England came back in the year 2016; however, after a stint of just 6 games, Karun Nair was dropped from the test side after a low-scoring series against the Aussies. 
However, he has been backed into the Indian test side after a stint of impressive scores in the Indian domestic tournaments and also a decent show in the Indian Premier League for the Delhi Capitals. Karun Nair came to bat at tough times, and alongside Sarfaraz Khan at no. 4 and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhruv_Jurel" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dhruv Jurel </a>at no. 5, Nair put on successive partnerships to give India A a strong lead on Day 1. 
Sarfaraz Khan ended his innings with 92 runs; however, Dhruv Jurel, with 82* runs, also played a great supporting role to Karun Nair’s 186*. 
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India A vs England Lions: Take a bow, ‘Karun Nair’! Indian Test triple-centurion stuns on India A return in England

India A vs England Lions: Karun Nair, who came in to bat at no. 3, played stunningly throughout the day, as the batter seemed invincible to the England Lions bowlers. Sarfaraz Khan ended his innings with 92 runs; however, Dhruv Jurel, with 82* runs, also played a great supporting role to Karun Nair’s 186*.

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Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has named his Indian XI for the first test against England. The two teams will be locking horns with each other in the five-match Test series, starting on 20th June, and it will also be part of the ICC World Test Championship. 
Aakash Chopra caught the attention of many as he dropped Karun Nair from his predicted playing XI for the first test against England. The right-hander made a comeback into the team following his domestic performances and has also been putting in the hard yards in the ongoing unofficial test series against England Lions. 
For the opening spot, Aakash Chopra picked Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul. The duo opened the innings for India in the test series against Australia. They will be holding key for the team in the five-match Test series against England as well. 
Chopra backed young Sai Sudharsan to bat at three. He will be making his debut and was included in the team based on his impressive performances in the domestic circuit. He also believes that skipper Shubman Gill will be batting at four in the series. 
According to Aakash Chopra, Rishabh Pant will be batting at five and India will be picking three all-rounders in the side. He backed Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Shardul Thakur to play as it will strengthen the team's batting lineup as well.
In the pace department, Chopra picked Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna. He left out Arshdeep Singh, who has been included in the team for the first time. 
<h2>Aakash Chopra’s India XI for the 1st Test against England </h2>
Here's Aakash Chopra’s India XI for the 1st Test against England 
Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, B Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (C), Rishabh Pant (WK), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna
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Aakash Chopra shockingly snubs Karun Nair as he names his Indian XI for first test against England  {PC:X}

Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has named his Indian XI for the first test against England.

Aakash Chopra caught the attention of many as he dropped Karun Nair from his predicted playing XI for the first test against England.

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