Saturday, June 27
Iga Swiatek dominated Amanda Anisimova at Wimbledon, securing a historic 6-0, 6-0 victory in just 57 minutes. This win marks the most one-sided women’s final in 114 years and Swiatek's sixth Grand Slam title. The Polish star's triumph solidifies her place among tennis greats, achieving milestones like completing a career Grand Slam on all surfaces.
Ravichandran Ashwin humorously criticized England's unexpected shift from their aggressive 'Bazball' approach to a more cautious batting style on Day 1 of the third Test. He playfully termed it 'Prankball,' noting their slower run rate. Joe Root's century stood out, while Jasprit Bumrah took five wickets. India finished Day 2 at 145 for 3 in response.
D Gukesh, the Indian chess talent, surprised everyone by finishing third at the SuperUnited Rapid and Blitz event in Croatia. Despite lower ratings in faster formats, Gukesh won the Rapid section. His coach, Grzegorz Gajewski, highlighted focused training to improve his speed chess skills. Gajewski manages expectations, reminding Gukesh of his age amidst high ambitions.
Shubman Gill and Mohammed Siraj expressed frustration with the quality of the Dukes ball, leading to multiple changes during the match. Sunil Gavaskar and Stuart Broad criticized the ball's durability, questioning its premature wear. Despite the ball concerns, Jasprit Bumrah's five-wicket haul and KL Rahul's steady innings kept India competitive against England.
Shubman Gill narrowly escaped ICC sanctions during the third Test at Lord's. He wore a red vest under his white jersey, violating clothing regulations. Gill quickly buttoned up his shirt, resolving the issue. Earlier, at Headingley, he wore black socks, also against ICC rules. He switched to white socks the next day.
Jasprit Bumrah's exceptional five-wicket haul against England at Lord's earned him a place on the Honours Boards. His performance helped restrict England's first innings total. In response, India faced early batting setbacks but recovered to reach 145/3, with KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant forging a steady partnership. The series remains evenly poised at 1-1.
Iga Swiatek dominated Amanda Anisimova to win her first Wimbledon title, securing her sixth Grand Slam crown. Swiatek's powerful performance on Centre Court showcased her mastery of grass, a surface she once found challenging. Anisimova, despite the loss, celebrated a remarkable comeback after a mental health break, reaching her first Grand Slam final.
Jasprit Bumrah avoided controversy regarding frequent ball changes during the third Test against England. Shubman Gill argued with umpires about replacement balls. Despite the issue, Bumrah delivered a strong performance, taking 5/74 including the wickets of Harry Brook and Joe Root. Bumrah also discussed his role in mentoring younger players, emphasising on personalised guidance.
