Friday, June 26
Washington Sundar delivered a standout all-round performance at Lord’s, scoring a crucial 23 and bagging 4/22 with the ball to dent England’s batting. Trusted by successive Indian team managements, his value continues to grow, making him the unflashy but high-yield “multibagger” who delivers when it matters most.
Amidst India's tense chase at Lord's, Shubman Gill etched his name in history, surpassing Rahul Dravid's 23-year-old record for most runs by an Indian in an England Test series. Gill's 603 runs in the 2025 series eclipsed Dravid's 602 from 2002.
The India versus England Test match at Lord's saw heated exchanges. Jofra Archer verbally targeted Rishabh Pant. Ben Stokes intervened after Brydon Carse confronted Ravindra Jadeja following a collision. India needed 135 runs at the start of Day 5, England six wickets. England dismissed key Indian batsmen. Woakes dismissed Reddy before lunch. The match remained competitive despite England's modest total.
Indian sports have witnessed a series of high-profile separations, with Saina Nehwal and Parupalli Kashyap recently announcing their divorce. Other notable splits include Yuzvendra Chahal and Dhanashree Verma, Shikhar Dhawan and Aesha Mukherjee, and Sania Mirza and Shoaib Malik.
Badminton stars Saina Nehwal and Parupalli Kashyap have announced their separation after six years of marriage. Nehwal, an Olympic bronze medalist, shared the news on Instagram, citing a mutual decision for peace and growth. The couple, who trained together at the Pullela Gopichand Academy, married in 2018. Nehwal has been battling arthritis, impacting her training.
US President Trump attended the FIFA Club World Cup final at MetLife Stadium, where Chelsea triumphed over Paris Saint-Germain. He presented the trophy and medals, enjoying the match alongside FIFA President Gianni Infantino and other notable figures. Trump later reflected on the anniversary of an assassination attempt, praising first responders and expressing his commitment to the nation's restoration.
