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Gautam Gambhir has urged critics to give Shubman Gill time to prove himself as India's Test captain, despite a recent defeat against England. Gambhir praised Gill's leadership as "phenomenal," highlighting his first-innings century under pressure. He acknowledged the challenges of captaining in tough conditions and expressed confidence in Gill's potential for success.

India's Test series under Shubman Gill started with a five-wicket defeat to England, raising concerns about managing Jasprit Bumrah's workload. Coach Gautam Gambhir confirmed Bumrah will play only three of the five Tests, regardless of the scoreline. England's historic win, chasing 371, highlighted India's batting collapses despite individual centuries.

Ben Duckett etched his name in Headingley's history, becoming the second opener after Alastair Cook in 30 years to score twin 50-plus scores. Duckett's aggressive batting against India saw him score 62 in the first innings. He then capitalized on a dropped catch to smash a blistering unbeaten century in the second innings.

Jasprit Bumrah revealed his unique bowling technique, explaining that he relies on his middle finger to generate swing. Unlike many bowlers who use their index finger, Bumrah flicks the ball with his middle finger to achieve both outswing and inswing.

Prasidh Krishna faced 11 balls and a challenge from Ravindra Jadeja. He then had banter with Harry Brook. Krishna attempted a six and lost his wicket. He aims for redemption on the final day with the ball. England requires 350 runs to win the match. Krishna took three wickets in the first innings. The Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy match is ongoing.

Rishabh Pant's on-stump mic self-talk in Hindi revealed his struggle to balance aggression and composure during his innings. He advised himself to play straight and avoid unnecessary risks, as translated by Dinesh Karthik. Despite a first-innings century, Pant seemed caught between his natural game and restraint.

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.

Despite multiple dropped catches off his bowling in the Leeds Test, Jasprit Bumrah maintained a positive attitude, explaining that he plays cricket to enjoy himself. He took five wickets in England's first innings and displayed understanding towards the fielders, attributing the dropped chances to challenging weather conditions.

Harry Brook faced disappointment at Headingley, becoming the first batter in three years to be dismissed on 99 during the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Test against India. Despite Brook's near-century, England's innings concluded at 465, granting India a narrow six-run lead. By the end of Day 3, India reached 90/2, holding a 96-run lead as they head into Day 4.

India and England cricketers honored David 'Syd' Lawrence, the former England fast bowler, with black armbands. A moment of applause was observed before the start of play at Headingley. Lawrence, who passed away at 61, was remembered for his contributions to cricket. He was the first British-born Black player to represent England.

In the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy's first Test, England's Ben Stokes surprised many by choosing to bowl first against India at Headingley. Michael Atherton suggested this decision was influenced by Headingley's recent trends and England's confidence in chasing targets. India, under new captain Shubman Gill, also debuted Sai Sudharsan and welcomed back Karun Nair, marking a new era after Kohli and Rohit.

England captain Ben Stokes acknowledges the absence of key Indian players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma for the upcoming Test series but warns against underestimating India's new squad under Shubman Gill. Stokes praises Jasprit Bumrah and welcomes Chris Woakes' return, highlighting England's strong record with him.