Wednesday, May 06
Both sets of fans sang chants in Jota's name in the 18th and 20th minutes -- the shirt numbers he wore during his spells at Molineux and Anfield respectively.
“I am writing this from a place of deep pain. My home has been broken, and my children have been left without their father. I am a mother of three, including a five month old infant who has yet to be held by his father. This is not a story I wished to share, but silence should never be mistaken for weakness," she wrote.
Like Axar Patel, Jayswal hails from Nadiad in Gujarat’s Kheda district and began his cricket journey at the same academy where Team India’s T20I vice-captain took his first steps. Jayswal lost his father when he was just eight months old. As he grew older, cricket became his passion, and he told his mother of his dream to become a professional cricketer. The road was far from easy, but his mother stood firmly by him.
Former India spinner R Ashwin lauded England's Josh Tongue, recalling his county days and praising his wicket-taking ability. Tongue's impressive seven-wicket haul at the MCG earned him Player of the Match, a dream come true after overcoming significant injury setbacks. Ashwin also highlighted England's batting inconsistencies, suggesting improvements in bowling could bolster the team.
Pakistan cricketer Imad Wasim has confirmed his divorce from wife Sannia Ashfaq after six years of marriage, citing unresolved issues and mutual consent. Sannia also confirmed the separation, attributing it to a third-party involvement that ended their struggling union. The couple has three children.
Surya Charishma Tamiri and Rithvik Sanjeevi were crowned the new women's and men's singles champions at the Senior National Badminton Championships. Tamiri overcame a slow start to defeat Tanvi Patri, while Sanjeevi relied on his defense to outplay Bharat Raghav. The doubles finals also saw clear winners crowned.
"That (160kmph) means more to me than any wicket I've taken. Of course, the team comes first - to win the (2003) World Cup, the 16 straight Test wins, that's the pinnacle; that's why you play the game," Lee was quoted as saying by cricket.com.au.
Yashasvi Jaiswal's India debut was profoundly shaped by captain Rohit Sharma's early assurance and clear communication. Sharma informed Jaiswal of his selection fifteen days prior, fostering confidence. This trust allowed Jaiswal to debut with a remarkable 171, showcasing maturity. He credits Sharma as an elder brother figure, inspiring him and instilling the importance of upholding Indian cricket's values.
Former cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu wants Virat Kohli to return to Test cricket. Kohli retired from Tests in May 2025 after a successful career. He continues to perform well in One Day Internationals. Recent performances in Australia and South Africa show his enduring form. This has led to calls for his Test comeback.
Root, who had never scored a century on Australian soil, finally broke the curse as he scored an unbeaten 138 in the first innings of the second Ashes 2025-26 Test at Brisbane.
