Friday, June 26
Jofra Archer's triumphant return to Test cricket after 4.5 years propelled England to a 22-run victory against India at Lord's, securing a 2-1 series lead. Six years after his World Cup heroics at the same venue, Archer's five-wicket haul, including key dismissals of Rishabh Pant and Washington Sundar, dismantled India's batting lineup.
Following a narrow defeat in the third Test match against England, King Charles III hosted and consoled the Indian cricket team at Clarence House. He expressed his sympathy to captain Shubman Gill regarding the unfortunate dismissal of Mohammed Siraj. The King also met with the Indian women's team, who recently secured their first-ever T20I series win against England.
Mitchell Starc's devastating spell of 6-9 and Scott Boland's hat-trick propelled Australia to a dominant 176-run victory over the West Indies in the third test at Kingston, completing a 3-0 series sweep. The West Indies were bowled out for a paltry 27, the second-lowest total in test history, as Starc also reached his 400th test wicket.
Jos Buttler lauded Ravindra Jadeja's resilient batting during India's chase at Lord's, drawing parallels to MS Dhoni's calm and persistent approach. Buttler highlighted Jadeja's fighting spirit and ability to handle pressure, noting his unwavering faith in tail-enders Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj. He admired Jadeja's clear plan and the trust he instilled in his partners, even if unconventional.
Following India's 22-run defeat to England at Lord's, former cricketer Mohammad Kaif criticized Shubman Gill's on-field confrontation with Zak Crawley. Kaif believes the incident ignited England's comeback, particularly inspiring captain Ben Stokes. Tensions flared on the third day, culminating in heated exchanges between players. England ultimately won, taking a 2-1 series lead. The fourth Test begins July 23.
Stuart Broad pinpointed the dramatic final over on Day Three of the Lord's Test, highlighting the heated exchange between Indian fielders and English openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett. Broad noted Shubman Gill's outburst ignited the Test match, fueling Ben Stokes' determination. Jos Buttler added that the incident showcased the intense desire of both teams to win the series.
Liam Dawson makes a comeback to the England Test team. He replaces Shoaib Bashir, who is injured. Bashir broke his finger during the third Test against India. England currently leads the five-match series 2-1. The fourth Test match will be held in Manchester. Gus Atkinson is also likely to return to the team.
Anil Kumble lauded the thrilling Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy despite India's narrow loss at Lord's, emphasizing the series' compelling nature. He highlighted the fine margins that decided the match, such as Pant's run-out and extras conceded.
Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi slammed British Airways for a last-minute downgrade and 48-hour baggage delay ahead of the Freestyle Grand Slam in Las Vegas, calling it his “worst experience” and vowing never to fly with the airline again.
England clinched a narrow 22-run victory over India in a thrilling third Test at Lord's, taking a 2-1 series lead. Despite a late resistance from Jadeja and Siraj, India fell short of the 193-run target. Gill highlighted Pant's earlier run-out as a crucial turning point, impacting India's potential first-innings lead and ultimately contributing to the defeat.
