Saturday, June 27
MI New York has stormed into the Major League Cricket 2025 final, defeating Texas Super Kings by seven wickets. Kieron Pollard and Nicholas Pooran led the charge, chasing down TSK's 166/5 with an over to spare. After a shaky start to the season, MI NY's remarkable turnaround sets them up for a final clash with Washington Freedom.
Cricket fans anticipated action at Lord's. Joe Root scored a century, but Jasprit Bumrah quickly took key wickets. Jamie Smith played an entertaining innings. Archer struck early on his return. Root and Smith took stunning catches. KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant batted cautiously. Bumrah's five-wicket haul and Smith's aggressive batting defined the day. Carse's innings hurt India.
Novak Djokovic, with his extensive Wimbledon experience, faces Jannik Sinner in the semifinals, aiming for his eighth title and a record-equaling feat. Sinner, who leads their head-to-head, seeks to replicate his Roland Garros success on the quicker grass.
At a sweltering Lord's, Jasprit Bumrah, with a fifer, put his name on the iconic Honours Board at Lord's. Reluctant to celebrate before the job was done, Bumrah was nudged by Mohammed Siraj to acknowledge the crowd and raise the ball. With skill over swing, he dismantled England, proving once again that class needs no conditions.
Amanda Anisimova triumphed over world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in a thrilling Wimbledon semifinal, securing her place in her first Grand Slam final. Anisimova's resilience was evident as she overcame a mental health break and personal tragedy to achieve this milestone. She will now face Iga Swiatek for the title.
Irfan Pathan lauded Gautam Gambhir's unwavering support for players, highlighting his commitment to those he believes in, regardless of external opinions. Pathan emphasized Gambhir's ability to provide opportunities, citing examples like André Russell and Sunil Narine at KKR. He also recalled Gambhir's backing during his own comeback in 2012, which boosted his confidence.
Day 2 of the Lord's Test saw India repeatedly requesting ball changes, sparking criticism from former England players and media. Concerns arose about the Dukes ball's shape and premature softening, with suggestions of time-wasting penalties. While acknowledging the ball's issues, some questioned the wisdom of changing a ball that was already producing results for India's bowlers.
