Friday, June 26
Jannik Sinner triumphed at Wimbledon, securing his place in history as the first Italian to win the prestigious title. He defeated Alcaraz in a compelling four-set match, showcasing resilience after a tough loss at Roland Garros. Sinner's victory ended Alcaraz's reign at Church Road, marking a significant moment in his career with a final score of 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4.
Shubman Gill also clarified the confusion around Pant’s run-out in the first innings, where he was dismissed for 74 while attempting to rotate strike with KL Rahul, who was nearing a century. Asked about his verbal exchange with England opener Zak Crawley on Day 3, Gill played down the moment, saying such things happen in intense contests.
Despite a valiant effort from Ravindra Jadeja, India fell short by 22 runs in the Lord's Test, putting England ahead 2-1 in the series. Captain Shubman Gill remained secretive about Jasprit Bumrah's availability for the next match. Gill praised the team's fight but acknowledged the need for better partnerships, expressing optimism for the remaining matches.
England secured a thrilling 22-run victory against India in the third Test at Lord's. Ben Stokes revealed Jofra Archer watched Ganguly's shirt-waving highlights. Archer took crucial wickets. Jadeja's valiant effort was not enough. England now leads the five-match series 2-1. The fourth Test is scheduled for July 23 in Manchester. India aims to bounce back.
Mohammed Siraj's aggressive on-field demeanor at Lord's has sparked debate, reminiscent of his 2021 duel with James Anderson. His relentless approach against England's Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett drew scrutiny, with discussions arising about potential penalties.
Four down but only 135 to get gave visitors a lot of hope and belief before starting the final day. They had depth in the batting but were unable to close the game they dominated for the majority of the Test. Just like Leeds, Day 5 at Lord's turned out to be a story of what could have been as they ended up on the side they were least expected to.
At Lord's, India dominated early, but England fought back late on day four. Indian pacers initially rattled England, who folded for 192. However, England's pacers then struck back, leaving India at 58/4. Tensions flared, with Stokes uprooting Akash Deep's stumps. Bumrah and Siraj's fiery spells troubled the English batters.
Chelsea secured the 2025 Club World Cup title, decisively defeating Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 in a final marred by late-game tensions. Goals from Cole Palmer and João Pedro in the first half set the stage for Chelsea's victory, but a heated brawl erupted at full-time, involving players and staff, including an alleged altercation between PSG's Luis Enrique and Chelsea's João Pedro.
India requires 135 runs to clinch a 2-1 series lead against England, but lost four crucial wickets on Day 4. Karun Nair's dismissal, in particular, drew criticism for a poor leave, with Ashwin, Karthik, and Atherton questioning his judgment. Nair's struggles to solidify his position at No. 3 continue after his return to the Test side.
