Headingley continues to be England’s chosen theatre for fourth-innings drama, and Ben Stokes’ men delivered another blockbuster to kickstart the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. Chasing 371, England made it look routine — Ben Duckett’s dazzling 149, Jamie Smith’s cool finish, and the collective Bazball spirit sealing the win in just 82 overs. It’s England’s sixth straight Test…
Cheteshwar Pujara has drawn attention to India’s last Test in England at Edgbaston, Birmingham, in July 2022. In that rescheduled fifth Test, India set England a target of 378 but still lost by seven wickets after Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow hit unbeaten hundreds. Pujara himself scored 13 runs in the first innings and 66…
India opener KL Rahul has achieved a significant milestone — he has now surpassed 1,000 runs in Test matches against England. He reached the mark on Day 3 of the first Test at Headingley, picking up from where he left off after a gritty 42 in the first innings. Rahul becomes the 17th Indian to…
The Headingley crowd, poised to erupt in celebration, instead collectively gasped as Harry Brook, the local hero, hooked Prasidh Krishna to deep backward square leg, falling agonisingly short of a century against India. This innings, while not quite reaching the three-figure mark, was nonetheless a testament to resilience, an exhibition of bold strokeplay, and a…
Team India capped off a near-perfect Day 1 at Headingley, closing on a commanding 359 for 3 in the first Test against England. Captain Shubman Gill, unbeaten on a sublime 127, will walk out on Day 2 alongside vice-captain Rishabh Pant, who is cruising on 65*. Their unbroken 138-run stand has placed India in a…
In a historic move that honours two of cricket’s greatest icons, the Pataudi Trophy has officially been renamed the Anderson,Tendulkar Trophy, recognising the monumental contributions of James Anderson and Sachin Tendulkar to the game. The unveiling ceremony, held on the eve of the first Test between India and England at Headingley, marked a new chapter…
The stage is set. The all-important five-match Test series between India and England gets underway tomorrow at Headingley, Leeds—a venue steeped in history and poised to witness the next chapter of one of cricket’s most compelling rivalries. Both teams have already hit the ground running, each beginning their preparations in contrasting styles that reflect not…
Glenn Maxwell turned on the style under the Oakland lights, producing a blistering century to propel Washington Freedom to a commanding 113-run victory over the Los Angeles Knight Riders in the Major League Cricket clash on June 17, 2025. Batting first, Washington posted an imposing 208 for five in their 20 overs, thanks largely to…
It’s bright and sunny in Leeds — the kind of crisp English summer day that feels like a quiet nod from the weather gods, as if they too are ready for Test cricket. Not a drop of rain, not a breeze out of place. Just stillness, sky, and the sense of something momentous about to…
It has been a remarkable build-up on KartikeyNews so far. The attention we’ve received across national and regional media is a clear testament to the impact our coverage has made. Nearly every interview has generated headlines and sparked conversations. With the series now upon us, we are excited to host our Build-Up Conclave on Monday,…
