Sunday, June 28
Suryakumar Yadav, India's T20 captain, graced Wimbledon with his presence alongside his wife, Devisha Shetty. He charmed fans with his witty response to a tennis question, expressing his desire to replicate the 'tweener' shot in cricket. As Yadav enjoyed the matches, Novak Djokovic advanced to the Wimbledon semi-finals, continuing his impressive run at the age of 38.
India and England are set to clash in the crucial third Test at Lord's, with the series tied 1-1. India, led by Shubman Gill, carries momentum from their Edgbaston victory. Vice-captain Rishabh Pant emphasized the importance of maintaining this momentum despite the short turnaround.
Kuldeep Yadav's continued exclusion from the England Test series sparks debate, with his childhood coach questioning the team management's decision to prioritize batting depth over his proven wicket-taking ability, especially against England.
Dinesh Karthik speculated about Virat Kohli's potential attendance at the Lord's Test, citing Kohli's London residence and recent involvement with the Indian team. Sachin Tendulkar graced the occasion, ringing the bell and posing by his portrait. England won the toss and chose to bat against India, with Bumrah's return marking a key change. The series stands level at 1-1.
Bobby Deol showed his support for Team India, meeting captain Rohit Sharma in London before the crucial third Test against England at Lord's. Deol's Instagram post, featuring a photo with Sharma, quickly went viral as he wished the team well. England won the toss and chose to bat, with India bringing back Jasprit Bumrah into the playing XI.
Sachin Tendulkar's portrait was unveiled at the MCC Museum at Lord's, marking a full-circle moment for the legendary cricketer. Tendulkar reminisced about his early visits to Lord's, recalling the inspiration he drew from India's 1983 World Cup victory.
Jos Buttler admitted his fascination with Rishabh Pant's batting and on-field antics. Pant, known for his aggressive style, revealed his pre-match planning involves observing the wicket and bowlers. He also expressed concerns about the current cricket balls deforming too much, affecting gameplay and creating inconsistencies for batsmen, advocating for standardized ball measurements.
India batter Prithvi Shaw's recent cryptic Instagram post has fueled speculation following his departure from the Mumbai domestic cricket team. After being dropped from Mumbai's Ranji Trophy squad and failing to secure a spot in the Vijay Hazare Trophy team, Shaw will now represent Maharashtra in the upcoming domestic season.
