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England executed a brilliant run chase, securing a five-wicket victory against India in the Headingley Test and taking a 1-0 series lead. Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley's commanding opening stand laid the foundation for the chase of 371. Joe Root and Jamie Smith then calmly guided England home, showcasing a measured approach to secure the win.

England defeated India in a thrilling match at Headingley, taking a 1-0 lead in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. Despite India's five individual centuries, England's strong batting performance, led by Jamie Smith and Joe Root, secured a record chase. India's inexperienced side couldn't capitalize on key moments, while England maintained composure to clinch victory.

Following Ben Stokes' dismissal on Day 5, KL Rahul lightened the mood at Headingley by playfully mimicking shadow shots with Joe Root's bat, prompting laughter and a gentle intervention from the umpire.

Rishabh Pant's lively chatter behind the stumps entertained fans during the first Test, but his on-field dissent earned him an ICC reprimand and a demerit point for breaching the Code of Conduct. The incident occurred when Pant disagreed with the umpires' decision not to replace the ball.

In the first Test against England, Yashasvi Jaiswal had a tough time with dropped catches. KL Rahul scored a composed century. Rishabh Pant blasted a quickfire ton. Their partnership helped India set a target of 371. Pant also made history as the first Indian wicketkeeper to score two centuries in a Test away from home.

The first session of the India versus England Test saw a tense moment. Zak Crawley delayed Mohammed Siraj's over, disrupting India's plan. England's openers, Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley, batted strongly. They forged an unbeaten 117-run partnership. Bumrah missed a catch. England reached lunch at 117/0, needing 254 more runs. The match hangs in the balance with all results possible.

Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka lauded Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul for their centuries against England at Headingley. Pant became the second wicketkeeper ever to score centuries in both innings of a Test, while Rahul hit a patient 137.

With their own means and ways, the two drove India into a position of control. KL Rahul continued to be patient, calm and left the ball as well as anyone has in this part of the world. Rishabh Pant, meanwhile, entered a period of self-talking where he calmed himself to weather the early storm and then returned to maverick ways before making timely returns to sensibility.

England's Joe Root has equaled Rahul Dravid's record for the most catches by a non-wicketkeeper in Test cricket. Root's 210th catch, dismissing Shardul Thakur, puts him alongside the Indian legend. The English veteran achieved this feat in 293 innings, surpassing Dravid's catch-per-innings ratio.

Rishabh Pant etched his name in history at Headingley, becoming the first wicketkeeper-batter to score centuries in both innings of a Test. His second innings ton was followed by Sunil Gavaskar playfully urging him to repeat his first-innings somersault celebration. Pant's adaptability was also on display, shifting from aggressive shots to a defensive approach, earning praise from Deep Dasgupta.

Rishabh Pant etched his name in history by becoming the first Indian wicketkeeper to score centuries in both innings of a Test match. Pant's remarkable feat occurred on Day 4 against England at Headingley, marking his eighth Test century.

Jasprit Bumrah showcased his bowling prowess in the first Test against England. He achieved his 14th five-wicket haul, despite dropped catches. The BCCI plans to manage Bumrah's workload during the series. Bumrah's recent form is remarkable, outshining other Indian pacers. He equaled Kapil Dev's record for away five-wicket hauls. Bumrah also leads among Indian bowlers in SENA countries.

Shubman Gill's impressive innings of 147 was cut short on Day 4 of the first Test against England, as he was dismissed by Brydon Carse. Gill, who is captaining India in Tests for the first time, had led India's charge with his century.

Sourav Ganguly has urged fellow Indian pacers to support Jasprit Bumrah in the ongoing Test series against England. Ganguly emphasised Bumrah's adaptability across formats but noted the lack of support from other bowlers like Shardul Thakur, Prasidh Krishna, and Mohammed Siraj.

Nasser Hussain lauded Jasprit Bumrah's bowling prowess, drawing comparisons to the legendary Shane Warne. He emphasized Bumrah's unique skill and expressed hope for his continued fitness. Bumrah's impressive five-wicket haul in the first innings left Hussain spellbound, predicting he would be a significant threat to England.

Leeds is experiencing a typical English day with a mix of sunshine, clouds, and moderate winds. Scattered showers are expected to pass through, potentially causing brief delays at Headingley. However, conditions are predicted to improve in the afternoon, with showers fading and brighter skies emerging, leading to a pleasant end to the day's play with comfortable weather.

Sanjana Ganesan, Jasprit Bumrah's wife, shared an Instagram story featuring a child, presumably their son Angad, holding a cricket ball marked with Bumrah's impressive figures from the first Test against England. Bumrah's stellar performance at Headingley saw him claim a five-wicket haul, finishing with 5/83, despite India's mixed bowling performance and dropped catches.

Despite Jasprit Bumrah's impressive five-wicket haul and KL Rahul's fluent batting, India's poor fielding, including dropped catches, allowed England to post a substantial 465, nearly erasing India's first-innings advantage. Harry Brook's aggressive 99 led England's counterattack. India ended Day 3 at 90/2, leading by 96 runs, with Rahul unbeaten.

During the first Test at Headingley, Mohammed Siraj and Harry Brook engaged in a heated exchange after Brook hit consecutive boundaries. Siraj responded with aggression, but Brook remained unfazed, continuing his aggressive play. Brook's innings ended at 99, caught out just short of a century, as England took a narrow lead.

IND vs ENG, Day 3: Jasprit Bumrah fought a lone battle at Headingley. Let down by bowlers and fielders alike, he kept charging in, over after over. Dropped catches left him burying his face in his cap, but he stayed composed, relentless, and finished with a superb five-wicket haul, a reward for his indomitable spirit.