Ollie Pope produced a determined century to steady as England rallied back against India on Day Two of the first Test at Headingley.
England ended Day 2 of the first Test against India at Headingley on 209 for 3, still trailing by 262 runs but buoyed by a magnificent unbeaten century from Ollie Pope.
India's new captain Shubman Gill led from the front with an unbeaten 127, guiding his side to a commanding 359-3 on an action-packed opening day of the first Test against England at Headingley.
Indian batter KL Rahul is feeling the loss of former teammates Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma as he prepares for a gruelling five-Test series against old foes England.
England have confirmed their starting XI for the opening Test against India at Headingley on Friday, with pace duo Chris Woakes and Brydon Carse returning to the side in the only changes from the recent win over Zimbabwe.
The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 will return to England from June 12 to July 5, with South Africa drawn into a formidable Group 1 alongside powerhouses Australia, India, Pakistan, and two qualifying teams.