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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.

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.

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.

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.

Shubman Gill's exuberant celebration after a near dismissal of Joe Root sparked commentary box comparisons to Virat Kohli. Despite the overturned decision, Gill marked his Test captaincy debut with a century, joining an elite list of Indian players. He also reached 2,000 Test runs, mirroring Kohli's achievement in his captaincy debut.

At Headingley, England capitalized on India's batting collapse and fielding errors to dominate Day 2. Despite a strong start by India, England's bowlers triggered a collapse, limiting India's score. Jasprit Bumrah bowled with intensity, but dropped catches and lack of support from the other end allowed England to build a strong reply, leaving the hosts in a more advantageous position.

On Day 2 of the Headingley Test, Mohammed Siraj's spirited bowling went unrewarded. England fought back, led by Josh Tongue's 4 for 86, causing an Indian collapse from 430/3 to 471 all out. Rishabh Pant's spectacular 146-ball century, featuring signature somersaults, and Shubman Gill's classy 147 were highlights before Tongue dismantled the tail post-lunch, swiftly ending India's innings.

Veteran Indian batter Ajinkya Rahane is optimistic about Yashasvi Jaiswal's potential in the upcoming England Test series, praising his adaptability as an opener. Rahane also expects key performances from pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, emphasizing their leadership roles.