Tuesday, June 23
Nishant Dev, the Indian boxing sensation, secured his third consecutive professional victory with a TKO win against LaQuan Evans in Frisco, USA. The 24-year-old dominated the Super Welterweight bout, culminating in a sixth-round stoppage. This win further solidifies Dev's position as a rising star in the global boxing arena, showcasing his potential after turning professional.
Lionel Messi orchestrated a dominant Inter Miami victory over the New York Red Bulls, contributing two goals and two assists in the 5-1 rout. Jordi Alba and Telasco Segovia also shone, with Alba scoring once and assisting twice, while Segovia bagged a brace. The massive win comes after a 3-0 loss to Cincinnati in their previous outing.
Bangladesh dominated Pakistan in the first T20I in Dhaka, securing a convincing seven-wicket victory. Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman's exceptional bowling restricted Pakistan to a paltry 110. Parvez Hossain's brilliant unbeaten 56 guided Bangladesh to a comfortable win, giving them a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
The India vs Pakistan match at the World Championship of Legends was cancelled due to discomfort among Indian legends and public sentiment, sparking social media outrage. Shikhar Dhawan publicly refused participation citing geopolitical tensions, supported by other cricketers like Suresh Raina and Yuvraj Singh. Fans called for the league to be called off while others took aim at the organizers.
England's veteran bowler, James Anderson, expressed humility about sharing a trophy name with Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar. The new Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, unveiled before the India-England Test series, will represent all future Test series between the two nations. Anderson admitted feeling "out of place" alongside Tendulkar, whom he holds in high regard, despite his own remarkable achievements.
As India and England gear up for the crucial fourth Test, the spotlight is on Jasprit Bumrah's potential inclusion in the XI. Suresh Raina emphasised that the decision regarding Bumrah's participation rests with the medical team, considering his workload and recent injury.
As India and England prepare for their pivotal 4th Test in Manchester, England's Ollie Pope has gone viral for his candid interview. Pope, who scored a century in the first Test, humorously shared his tactic of frequent bathroom breaks while waiting to bat, ensuring he avoids needing one on the field.
Koneru Humpy of India and China's Lei Tingjie secured victories in their respective opening games, leading the quarterfinals at the FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup. Indian compatriots Divya Deshmukh and Harika D drew, while Vaishali Rameshbabu held China’s Tan Zhongyi to a draw after a lengthy 72-move game.
With Jasprit Bumrah being managed and Akash Deep nursing a back niggle, Mohammed Siraj has emerged as India's go-to pacer in the ongoing England series. From bowling into the wind to mentoring juniors, Siraj is leading by example. But with two Tests remaining, can India protect him from burnout?
During the second Women’s ODI between India and England, a controversy erupted when Tammy Beaumont appeared to obstruct the field, but was ruled not out. Despite the umpire's decision, Beaumont's dismissal didn't significantly impact England, as the hosts went on to win the rain-shortened match, leveling the series 1-1, with Amy Jones leading the chase.
