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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.

Shubman Gill motivated Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna on Day 5 of the first Test. England chased 371 runs, reaching 117 at lunch without losing a wicket. Gill's remark about the bowlers was caught on the stump mic. Teams observed silence for Dilip Doshi's passing. England needed 254 more runs with all wickets in hand to win the match.

Rain looms over the decisive final day of the first Test at Headingley, threatening to disrupt England's pursuit of 371 runs against India. The weather forecast predicts a high chance of rainfall, potentially impacting play. Despite the weather challenges, both teams remain determined to pursue a result on a pitch favouring spinners.

India and England are locked in a thrilling first Test at Headingley, marked by Pant's century and Bumrah's record-equalling five-wicket haul. England responded strongly, but India fought back, setting up a tense Day 4. With India leading by 96 runs, the match hangs in the balance, promising more drama as weather and aggressive batting add to the excitement.

Ollie Pope's resilient century kept England afloat on Day Two of the Headingley Test, responding to India's imposing 471. Jasprit Bumrah's three wickets rattled the English top order, but Pope's unbeaten 100* alongside Harry Brook's solid support, steered England to 209 for 3.

Rishabh Pant captivated Headingley with a dazzling century, punctuated by a viral front-flip celebration. His aggressive innings, featuring 10 fours and four sixes, propelled India past 400, supported by Shubman Gill's century. Pant's acrobatic display, reminiscent of his IPL antics, underscored his triumphant comeback from injury, adding a memorable moment to the Test match.

Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant's on-field camaraderie shone through during India's dominant batting display at Headingley. Gill's witty comment on Pant's elegant leave was caught on the stump mic, delighting fans. Pant, in turn, cautioned Gill about a risky shot, showcasing their mutual understanding and contributing to a defining 200-plus run partnership.

Shubman Gill's unbeaten 127 propelled India to 359 for 3 on Day 1 against England at Headingley, marking a stellar start to his Test captaincy. Gill remarkably used a repaired bat, fixed by Cricfix_batservices after it was damaged in training.

Shubman Gill began his Test captaincy with a blazing half-century against England at Headingley, reaching the milestone in just 56 balls. Gill's impressive innings marked his fastest Test fifty and highest score in England, solidifying his role as a leader during India's transitional phase. He became the youngest Indian to score a fifty on Test captaincy debut.

During the first Test between India and England, Sanjay Manjrekar's commentary sparked debate with a remark seemingly aimed at Virat Kohli. Manjrekar praised openers KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal for their disciplined approach, contrasting it with a 'former batter' known for chasing wide deliveries.