India Loses Leeds Test vs England in Shubman Gill's Captaincy Debut

In cricket news, Ian Healy admitted his earlier dismissive remarks about West Indies paceman Shamar Joseph were premature after Joseph took four wickets in the first innings against Australia, including key dismissals. In England, India suffered a five-wicket loss in the first Test at Headingley despite scoring 835 runs, with former players Madan Lal and Murali Kartik critiquing India's fielding lapses, bowling depth, and captaincy under Shubman Gill. Kartik noted confusion due to multiple players advising Gill during the match, while Gill himself expressed disappointment over dropped catches and lack of runs from the lower order. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka’s captain Dhananjaya de Silva highlighted concerns about bowling inefficiency and runs conceded in their drawn first Test against Bangladesh, indicating potential changes in the bowling lineup for the second Test, including the likely inclusion of all-rounder Dunith Wellalage. These developments underscore the challenges faced by international teams in maintaining strong leadership, effective bowling, and fielding discipline during high-stakes Test matches.