Stumps : Day 2 - Pakistan trail by 234 runs.

413/10

Pakistan

179/1

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Day 2 - Essex trail by 93 runs.

Essex

142/6

Hampshire

235/10

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Day 2 - Warwickshire lead by 2 runs.

Warwickshire

147/10 & 7/0

Yorkshire

152/10

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Innings Break : Day 2 - Surrey elected to bowl

Nottinghamshire

415/10

Surrey

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Day 2 - Glamorgan trail by 288 runs.

Glamorgan

66/4

Somerset

354/10

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Day 2 - Sussex trail by 203 runs.

Sussex

125/2

Leicestershire

328/10

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Day 2 - Derbyshire elected to bat

Derbyshire

539/5

Northamptonshire

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Day 2 - Kent trail by 121 runs.

Gloucestershire

325/10

Kent

204/5

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Day 2 - Durham elected to bowl

Worcestershire

288/9

Durham

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Lunch Break : Day 2 - Middlesex trail by 85 runs.

201/10

116/5

SAM won by 9 wickets

92/8

93/1

JPN won by 30 runs

123/10

93/6

SGR won by 5 runs

134/9

139/8

PNG won by 136 runs

61/10

197/3

MAL won by 7 wickets

144/3

143/7

ROM won by 38 runs

191/3

153/4

FIN won by 138 runs

25/10

163/10

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0/0

BAR won by 8 wickets

118/10

119/2

Pakistan Women need 174 runs in 45.0 remaining overs

Pakistan Women

49/0

Zimbabwe Women

222/9

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Shastri's Words of Wisdom for New India Skipper Shubman Gill

by Staff Writer June 19, 2025

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On June 19, 2025, former India coach Ravi Shastri offered some sage advice to Shubman Gill, who is set to lead the Indian Test team for the first time on their high-profile five-Test tour of England.

Speaking on The ICC Review, Shastri emphasized the importance of patience and composure for the young captain, highlighting the challenges of leading the Indian team in England. "Take your time," Shastri advised Gill. "It’s not going to be easy. He's been asked to do a tough job, that is to captain India on a tour of England."

Shastri also revealed his preferred combination for the India side in the first Test at Headingley, as they prepare for what promises to be a tough series against England.

Gill, who made his Test debut in December 2020, has so far scored 1893 runs at an average of 35.05 in 32 matches. Leading the team in English conditions, which are notoriously difficult even for seasoned players, will be a significant test for Gill, especially with the absence of veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who retired last month. India has not won a Test series in England since 2007.

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However, Shastri believes this tour could be a crucial developmental phase for Gill. "It's never easy, but I think he will learn from this exposure. What I saw of him in the IPL with the Gujarat Titans, he seemed very composed and calm. He's got a good temperament," Shastri said.

Gill's rise has been marked by his elegant batting and level-headed approach, both on and off the field, as evidenced by his performances in the white-ball format for India. Shastri was particularly impressed with Gill's maturity and tactical awareness as captain of the Gujarat Titans in the 2025 Indian Premier League, noting these traits until his team's exit in the Eliminators.

"He's matured as an individual, and he's got some young players around him. I think it's a learning curve for Shubman Gill," Shastri added.

India will face England in the first of the five-Test series at Headingley, starting on Friday, June 20. This series will also mark the beginning of the next ICC World Test Championship cycle for both teams from 2025 to 2027.

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