Sunday, June 28
At Lord's, in the pivotal third Test, India and England are locked in a 1-1 series battle. In a surprising move, England's captain Ben Stokes chose to do something that his team have not historically opted to do in the 'Bazball' era. The hosts lost the previous Test by 336 runs.
Caster Semenya secured a partial win at the European Court of Human Rights. This is regarding her challenge against track and field's eligibility rules. The court found some rights to a fair hearing were violated by the Swiss federal court. The ruling does not overturn World Athletics rules. Semenya was awarded 80,000 euros in costs.
Ahead of the Lord's Test, Mohammed Azharuddin lauded India's bowling attack, especially with Jasprit Bumrah's return, deeming it superior to England's. Team India, boosted by their massive Birmingham victory, aims to capitalise on Shubman Gill's stellar form. England, opting to bat after winning the toss, recalled Jofra Archer.
England elected to bat first after winning the toss at Lord's, with Jofra Archer replacing Joshua Tongue in their lineup. India made one change, bringing Jasprit Bumrah in for Prasidh Krishna. Captain Shubman Gill admitted he would have preferred to bowl first, anticipating assistance for the bowlers in the initial session.
Sachin Tendulkar, a cricketing legend, rang the five-minute bell at Lord's before the third Test match between India and England, marking a historic moment. This tradition, usually performed by cricket greats, adds significance to the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy match. The series is evenly poised at 1-1 heading into the 3rd Test.
Lord's infamous slope, running diagonally from the Pavilion End to the Nursery End, poses unique challenges for batters and wicketkeepers. Right-handers face increased movement away when batting from the Pavilion End, while deliveries from the Nursery End tend to cut back sharply. Indian batting coach Sitanshu Kotak emphasizes adapting to these conditions, viewing the slope as a natural variation.
Sachin Tendulkar, a cricketing legend, is set to ring the five-minute bell at Lord's before the third Test match between India and England, marking a historic moment. This tradition, usually performed by cricket greats, adds significance to the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy match.
