
Cricket betting tips: England vs India – Joe Root, Jasprit Bumrah to dominate 2025 Test series
England and India are set to begin a new chapter in their historic rivalry this summer when the two face off in a much-anticipated five-match Test series.
Here, Sports News Blitz cricket writer Bilal Patel takes a look at the betting odds and offers some expert tips ahead of the thrilling match-up.

Cricket news: England vs India – Three Lions’ predicted XI for first Test at Headingley
England have announced their 14-man squad for the much-anticipated first Test against India at Headingley.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Bilal Patel takes a look at the players and predicts the starting XI for Leeds.

Cricket news: Five things we learnt from England’s Test victory over Zimbabwe
England kicked off the cricketing summer with a comprehensive victory by an innings and 45 runs over Zimbabwe in a one-off four-day Test match at Trent Bridge.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Bilal Patel breaks down the key factors in the hosts’ win and looks at how Brendon McCullum’s side is shaping up ahead of this year’s Ashes.

New Zealand v England analysis: Late flurry of wickets leaves Test evenly poised
Shoaib Bashir claimed 4-69 as England persevered to peg New Zealand back in the final session on a fascinating first day of the Crowe-Thorpe Trophy in Christchurch.
Five wickets in the final session helped the tourists regain a sense of control with the Black Caps 319-8 at close, writes Sports News Blitz’s Dom Harris.