Wednesday, June 10
Under Gautam Gambhir, India have played 15 Test matches, winning five and losing eight, including an embarrassing series defeat at home to New Zealand, their first in 12 years. His red-ball tactics have raised eyebrows; his rigidity in prioritising batting depth over balance, and his decision to keep Kuldeep Yadav on the bench, cost India a golden chance to bury the Bazballers once and for all. India did manage to draw the series, thanks to a spirited performance by the extraordinary skills of Mohammed Siraj, but they should have beaten toothless England.
Barcelona reinstated Marc-Andre ter Stegen as team captain after resolving a dispute over his medical details following back surgery in July 2025. The club initially stripped him of the captaincy due to an alleged refusal to release medical information, linked to Barcelona's financial fair play struggles.
Vincent Keymer achieved his third consecutive victory at the Chennai Grand Masters 2025, positioning himself as the sole leader in the Masters section. Arjun Erigaisi secured a win, closely trailing Keymer, while Vidit Gujrathi rebounded with a victory. In the Challengers section, Abhimanyu Puranik continued his winning streak, maintaining a competitive atmosphere.
Sanju Samson's career, marked by pivotal support from figures like Suryakumar Yadav and Gautam Gambhir, reached new heights in 2024 with three T20I centuries. Despite his international success, his IPL future with Rajasthan Royals is uncertain. Differences have led Samson to request a trade, but the Royals control his fate.
Pakistani cricketer Haider Ali has been arrested in Manchester on rape charges stemming from an alleged incident on July 23, 2025. Greater Manchester Police are investigating, and Ali has been released on bail. His young career so far has included the iconic India vs Pakistan match at the 2022 T20 World Cup but he was unable to make a mark in that contest.
Hasan Nawaz shone on his ODI debut, guiding Pakistan to a thrilling five-wicket victory over West Indies. Nawaz's unbeaten 63, coupled with Hussain Talat's 41, secured the win after a crucial 104-run partnership. West Indies posted 280, but Pakistan's bowlers, led by Shaheen Shah Afridi, restricted them effectively. The series continues with the second ODI on Sunday.
Mitchell Marsh confirmed he will open with Travis Head in T20Is as Australia prepare for the T20 World Cup. This decision aimed for consistency after experimenting with various opening pairs following David Warner's retirement. The series against South Africa, beginning in Darwin, marks the first international match in Australia's tropical north in 17 years.
Matthew Hayden commented on Gautam Gambhir's heated exchange with the Oval pitch curator, Lee Fortis, during India's training session. Hayden acknowledged Gambhir's frustration with perceived restrictions but suggested he could have used better language. Greg Blewett echoed the sentiment, recalling similar frustrations and noting the language used wasn't ideal, despite India securing a series-levelling victory.
Wasim Akram hails Mohammed Siraj's transformation from a support bowler to India's pace spearhead after his match-winning performance at the Oval. Siraj's nine wickets helped India level the series against England, showcasing his stamina and mental fortitude by bowling over 185 overs.
Mohammed Siraj celebrated Raksha Bandhan with Zanai Bhosle, clarifying their brother-sister bond after dating rumors. Siraj's impressive performance on the England tour, where he took 23 wickets, has garnered praise. Wasim Akram lauded Siraj's passion and stamina, noting his evolution into a leading bowler for the Indian team, showcasing remarkable mental strength.
