Saturday, June 27
Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir champions first-class cricket as vital for building a strong national team. Speaking with Cheteshwar Pujara, he stressed daily effort, growth, and pride in representing India. Gambhir highlighted the importance of team culture and feedback, emphasizing that Indian cricket takes precedence over individual concerns.
Rishabh Pant's resilience was on display at Lord's as he battled through a finger injury sustained on Day 1. Despite visible discomfort during net practice, Pant showed determination to bat, undergoing throwdowns and consulting with coaches. He even apologized to fans for not initially stopping for photos, later making amends with autographs and selfies.
Wimbledon 2025 continues to draw celebrities, with Sachin Tendulkar making a surprise appearance a day after being honored at Lord's. Tendulkar's presence at the tournament has excited fans, as pictures went viral on social media. Meanwhile, Djokovic is set to face Sinner, and Alcaraz will compete against Fritz in the men's semi-finals.
Jasprit Bumrah's stellar five-wicket haul propelled India to dominance on Day 2 of the Lord's Test. Mohammed Siraj's emotional celebration after dismissing Jamie Smith, who was earlier dropped by KL Rahul, paid tribute to the late Liverpool footballer Diogo Jota. Siraj dedicated the wicket to Jota, who tragically passed away in a car crash, honouring his jersey number '20'.
Joe Root's unbeaten 99 highlighted the first day of the third Test at Lord's, where England reached 251 for four. A moment of levity occurred when Ravindra Jadeja playfully feigned a fumble, teasing Root near his century. Root's patient innings anchored England's batting, contrasting with their usual aggressive style.
Joe Root etched his name in Lord's history, surpassing Graham Gooch as the highest run-scorer with 2526 runs. During the Test against India, he became the first to score 3000 Test runs against them and reached his 103rd fifty-plus score. Root is also nearing his 37th Test century.
During the third Test at Lord's, India's repeated requests to change the Dukes ball due to shape issues became a major talking point, frustrating players and coaches alike. Despite the ball concerns, England mounted a fightback, led by Jamie Smith's counter-attacking fifty and Brydon Carse's resistance, while Jasprit Bumrah's fiery spell rattled England's middle order.
