Thursday, June 18
Josh Tongue's performance shifted the momentum towards England on Day 1 of the fifth Test. He dismissed Sai Sudharsan with a sharp delivery. Sudharsan edged the ball to Jamie Smith after scoring 38 runs. India aims to level the series, currently trailing 2-1. The loss of crucial wickets makes their task more challenging.
Shubman Gill is on the verge of surpassing Don Bradman's 90-year-old record for most runs by a captain in a Test series, needing just 89 runs. As India face England in the decisive final Test at The Oval, Gill aims to etch his name in history.
Shubman Gill's India faces England in the crucial 5th Test at The Oval, needing a win to level the series. The London weather forecast predicts rain throughout the match, potentially favoring swing bowlers. India seeks to maintain momentum from their Manchester comeback, while England, led by Ollie Pope, deals with injuries, adding intrigue to the contest.
India, already trailing 1-2 in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025, aim to draw the series against England in the final Test at The Oval. Wasim Jaffer suggests an XI featuring Kuldeep Yadav amid injuries to key players like Rishabh Pant and Jasprit Bumrah. The lineup emphasises a strong batting order and a three-man spin attack to salvage pride.
Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar has criticised umpire Kumar Dharmasena for signaling an inside edge during the India-England Test, sparking debate. Bangar emphasised that Dharmasena's gesture, a habit from pre-DRS days, could influence the bowling team, undermining impartiality. India struggled, losing early wickets, including Shubman Gill's run-out, ending the session at 85/3 in their bid to level the series.
ECB chair Richard Thompson praised England players' commitment, citing Harry Brook's IPL withdrawal to prioritize national duty, costing him millions and a two-year ban. Thompson dismissed concerns about franchise cricket overshadowing international cricket, emphasizing the strong team environment fostered by coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes, making playing for England a top priority for players.
Lionel Messi's brilliance shone again as he delivered two crucial assists, including a last-gasp one, securing Inter Miami's thrilling 2-1 victory over Atlas in the Leagues Cup opener. His visible frustration after the winning goal sparked online buzz. The match was marked by tension, including a sideline argument between coaches.
