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The marquee five-Test series between England and India<\/strong> begins on June 20, with the first Rothesay Test at Headingley.<\/strong> Test cricket returns to the ground after a gap since the last Test here against Australia in July 2023.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Headingley Stadium<\/strong>, home to Yorkshire County Cricket Club, boasts a rich sporting legacy. Uniquely, it offers a panoramic view of both a cricket ground and a rugby arena. Located just three miles from central Leeds, the stadium is well connected.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Yorkshire has long been a powerhouse of English cricket, producing legends like Herbert Sutcliffe, Len Hutton, and Geoff Boycott.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

The ground was originally developed by the Leeds Cricket, Football and Athletic Co. under the patronage of Lord Hawke. The first first-class match was held in 1890, and in 1903, Yorkshire made Headingley their permanent base. In 2005, the club purchased the stadium for £12 million, leading to multiple phases of redevelopment. Headingley hosted its first Test in 1899, against Australia.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

Historic Test Moments at Headingley:<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n

1981 Comeback:<\/strong> England, after following on 227 runs behind, were 135\/7 but beat Australia by 18 runs – only the second time in Test history a team won after following on.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Bradman’s Brilliance: <\/strong>Two triple-centuries – 334 in 1930 (309 in one day!) and 304 in 1934.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

John Edrich’s 310 in 1965*<\/strong>: An innings featuring 53 fours and 5 sixes against New Zealand.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Boycott’s 100th 100:<\/strong> Geoff Boycott reached his 100th first-class century at Headingley in 1977 against Australia.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

England’s Record at Headingley:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

Played: 80 | Won: 37 | Lost: 25 | Drawn: 18<\/p>\r\n\r\n

India’s Connection with Headingley:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

Played: 7 | Won: 2 (1986, 2002) | Lost: 4 | Drawn: 1<\/p>\r\n\r\n

First win: 1986, under Kapil Dev.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Second win: 2002, under Sourav Ganguly, featuring centuries by Dravid (148), Tendulkar (193), and Ganguly (128). India posted 628\/8d.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Worst collapse: 2021, India were bowled out for 78, losing by an innings and 76 runs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Historic low: In 1952, India lost four wickets without a run in the second innings.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

In 1967, Geoff Boycott’s 246* led England to victory; however, his slow batting led to his exclusion from the next Test.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

M.A.K. Pataudi’s<\/strong> 64 and 148 in 1967 remain among India’s finest performances here.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Yorkshire’s overseas legacy began with Sachin Tendulkar in 1992, later including Yuvraj Singh, Cheteshwar Pujara, and now Ruturaj Gaikwad (joining in July 2025).<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Ground Details:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

Capacity: 18,350<\/p>\r\n\r\n

End Names: Kirkstall Lane End, Football Stand End<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Floodlights: Yes<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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