Thursday, June 18
England honored Graham Thorpe on Day 2 of the fifth Test at The Oval, with players and fans wearing white headbands, commemorating his birth anniversary and raising mental health awareness. Thorpe, who played 100 Tests, was remembered for his resilience. India resumed at 204/6, with pacers Atkinson and Tongue making early breakthroughs.
Khalid Jamil is the new head coach for the Indian men's national football team. The All India Football Federation confirmed his appointment. Jamil replaces Manolo Marquez at the helm. He is the first Indian head coach in over a decade. Jamil's prior success includes leading Aizawl FC to an I-League title.
Chris Woakes sustained a shoulder injury on Day 1 of the fifth Test against India, casting doubt on his further participation. He landed awkwardly while fielding, and the ECB confirmed he's unlikely to bowl again in the match.
Jasprit Bumrah has been released from India's squad for the fifth Test against England at The Oval as part of workload management. He played three matches, securing 14 wickets at an average of 26.14. India finished Day 1 at 204 for 6, with Karun Nair unbeaten on 52, while Shubman Gill surpassed Sunil Gavaskar's record.
West Zone selectors have sidelined veterans Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara for the Duleep Trophy, dimming their hopes for an India comeback. Shardul Thakur will lead the team, which includes Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shreyas Iyer, and Sarfaraz Khan. Ravindra Jadeja is rested, while Rahane's recent T20 form and expressed desire for Test cricket weren't enough to secure his place.
Chris Woakes has been sidelined for the remainder of the fifth Test between India and England due to a suspected shoulder dislocation sustained on the opening day. The injury occurred while fielding, forcing him to leave the field. This adds to England's injury woes, as they are already without key players like captain Ben Stokes.
Lancashire Cricket Club apologised after a fan wearing a Pakistan jersey was removed from Old Trafford during the India-England Test. The club cited prior tensions between fans, including an incident involving a Pakistan flag, as influencing their decision. They claimed the fan's removal wasn't solely due to the jersey but his behaviour after being asked to cover it.
