Wednesday, June 24
Rishabh Pant has hinted at his recovery from a finger injury sustained during the third Test against England. He shared a video showcasing his participation in batting, fielding, and football drills, suggesting improved fitness.
Team India vice-captain Rishabh Pant, recovering from a finger injury, has signaled his intention to play in the crucial fourth Test against England, showcasing his fitness through a vigorous training video. He is close to surpassing Virender Sehwag's record of 90 Test sixes, needing just three more to claim the top spot.
Koneru Humpy made history as the first Indian woman to reach the FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup semifinals, securing her spot with a draw against China's Song Yuxin. In another quarterfinal, Harika Dronavalli and Divya Deshmukh's match went to a tiebreaker. Vaishali Rameshbabu exited after losing to Tan Zhongyi.
Michael Vaughan suggests the ICC should establish dedicated windows throughout the year for Test cricket to maintain its relevance. He envisions a two-tiered system to increase the stakes and ensure more consistent quality, advocating for concentrated periods of Test matches in different regions like the UK, Caribbean, subcontinent, and southern hemisphere to enhance the format's appeal and competitiveness.
Cricket legends are gearing up for the World Championship of Legends 2025 in England, from July 18 to August 2. Six teams representing India, Pakistan, South Africa, England, Australia, and West Indies will battle it out across four venues, with Edgbaston hosting key matches.
Arjun Erigaisi's impressive run at the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam ended in the semifinals with a loss to Levon Aronian, despite earlier victories over Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura. Hans Niemann defeated Fabiano Caruana to advance to the finals. In the playoffs, R Praggnanandhaa and Magnus Carlsen secured victories, while Wesley So and Hikaru Nakamura also won their respective matches.
Michael Atherton suggests India consider a three-spinner attack, potentially including Kuldeep Yadav, for the crucial fourth Test at Old Trafford to exploit the spin-friendly conditions. This comes as Team India seeks to level the series after a narrow defeat at Lord's, with concerns about Jasprit Bumrah's workload also influencing team selection.
