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The new World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle has commenced with Australia and England leading with a perfect PCT of 100. Sri Lanka follows after their series against Bangladesh. India, despite Shubman Gill's team's impressive fight and five centurions, suffered a loss to England in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy due to a middle-order collapse.

Jasprit Bumrah's return to training has boosted India's bowling preparations for the Edgbaston Test after their Headingley defeat. Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, and Mohammed Siraj bowled in the nets, injecting intensity into the team's practice. While Bumrah's inclusion remains uncertain due to workload management, his presence offers hope as Team India aims to level the series.

Dinesh Karthik revealed a conversation with Virat Kohli where Kohli stated that Test captaincy brought out his best batting. Karthik drew a parallel with Shubman Gill, who expressed a similar sentiment about prioritizing the team's needs over individual performance after becoming captain. Karthik believes Gill's captaincy mindset, combined with his skill and technique, positions him for success.

Ravindra Jadeja's crucial 89 and his significant partnership with Shubman Gill highlighted India's recovery on Day 2 against England. Jadeja, however, raised eyebrows by breaking BCCI protocols for extra practice, justifying it as vital preparation. He also refuted Ben Stokes' accusation of pitch tampering. With England struggling at 77 for 3, Jadeja hinted at further dominance from India.

Rishabh Pant's historic twin centuries at Headingley propelled him to seventh in ICC Test rankings, while Ben Duckett's stellar performance secured him eighth position. Shubman Gill climbed to 20th after a century. Jasprit Bumrah remains the top Test bowler. In T20Is, Michael Levitt and Brandon McMullen made significant gains, reflecting the growing competitiveness in international cricket.