Sunday, June 28
During the ongoing Test, Indian wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant sustained a painful injury to his left index finger while attempting to stop a delivery. Nasser Hussain reported that Pant split his fingernail, but thankfully, the finger isn't broken. Despite receiving treatment, Pant left the field, and Dhruv Jurel, who has prior experience, took over behind the stumps.
During the third Test between India and England, Ravi Shastri shared insights into Mohammed Siraj's personality, describing him as a 'joker' in the dressing room. Shastri highlighted Siraj's energetic on-field antics and playful interactions with teammates, particularly Rishabh Pant. He recalled humorous moments, like the team's reaction to Siraj's promotion to Deputy Superintendent of Police.
During the third Test between India and England, Rishabh Pant sustained a finger injury, leading to Dhruv Jurel taking over wicketkeeping duties with umpire approval, as per ICC rules. While Jurel can keep, he is not permitted to bat in Pant's place under current regulations. If Pant is ruled out, India will be a batter short, impacting their lineup.
India faced a setback on Day 1 of the Lord's Test as wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant sustained an injury. The incident occurred after lunch when Pant dived to collect a wayward delivery, hurting himself. Although he continued for a while, discomfort led to Dhruv Jurel substituting him.
Sachin Tendulkar's portrait was unveiled at the MCC Museum in Lord's, coinciding with the India-England Test. During the ceremony, Mark Nicholas playfully noted Tendulkar's absence from the Lord's Honours Board, prompting Tendulkar to recall his century in a 1998 charity match against a formidable bowling attack.
Sachin Tendulkar marked the start of the third India-England Test at Lord's by ringing the iconic bell and praising Shubman Gill's calm and composed leadership. He lauded Gill's excellent form with the bat and India's comeback after their initial Test loss.
Sunil Gavaskar, celebrating his 76th birthday, shared his Wimbledon 2025 predictions and favoured Novak Djokovic to reach the final. He also acknowledged Carlos Alcaraz's impressive form. Gavaskar expressed his preference for Wimbledon over Lord's, highlighting his frequent visits to the tennis tournament over the years every time he's been in London.
