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The pitch at Lord’s is green. The sky might be grey. England have Archer. But we have Bumrah. All we ask now: Let India win the toss 🙏 #INDvENG #LordsTest #Jaspritbumrah𓃵 #TeamIndia

The pitch at Lord’s is green. The sky might be grey.
England have Archer. But we have Bumrah.
All we ask now: Let India win the toss 🙏
#INDvENG #LordsTest  #Jaspritbumrah𓃵  #TeamIndia
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My XI for #INDvENG 3rd Test at Lord’s 🔥 ✅ Bumrah in for Washington ✅ Arshdeep replaces Prasidh ✅ Sai Sudharsan over Reddy as a proper batter Pace quartet: Bumrah, Siraj, Akashdeep, Arshdeep 💥 Rest of the squad unchanged. Balanced & aggressive 🇮🇳 #LordsTest #TeamIndia

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Dame going back to Portland isn’t just a homecoming — it’s a white flag. No ring. No run. No regrets? He’s chosen roots over rings. Family > Finals. Portland won’t sniff contention for at least 3 years — and he knows it. In 2045, how will we remember him? 👀 Loyalty icon or

Dame going back to Portland isn’t just a homecoming — it’s a white flag.

No ring.
No run.
No regrets?
He’s chosen roots over rings.
Family > Finals.
Portland won’t sniff contention for at least 3 years — and he knows it.

In 2045, how will we remember him?
👀 Loyalty icon or
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KL Rahul is 11 runs away from 1,000 Test runs in England joining Tendulkar, Gavaskar & Dravid at Old Trafford🏏 Rishabh Pant has smashed 15 sixes in the series so far—two away from breaking his own record for most sixes by an Indian keeper‑batter in Tests 💥 India’s legacy &

KL Rahul is 11 runs away from 1,000 Test runs in England joining Tendulkar, Gavaskar & Dravid at Old Trafford🏏

Rishabh Pant has smashed 15 sixes in the series so far—two away from breaking his own record for most sixes by an Indian keeper‑batter in Tests 💥

India’s legacy &
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AB de Villiers is a modern great. No debate. He didn’t just dominate — he evolved. • 2004–10: Built a solid base (avg ~45) • 2011–18: Became a beast (avg 60+, SR 100+) 💥 A rare mix of grit, flair & freakish consistency. And just when he peaked — He walked away.