Sunday, June 28
Following a dominant victory at Edgbaston, a confident India, led by Shubman Gill, prepares to face Ben Stokes' England in the crucial third Test at Lord's. With the Anderson-Trophy Trophy series tied at 1-1, India welcomes back Jasprit Bumrah. England contemplates multiple changes, potentially including Jofra Archer's return, as both teams gear up for a pivotal match.
India and England are gearing up for a pivotal third Test at Lord's, with the series evenly poised at 1-1. India banks on Jaiswal and Rahul's opening partnership, while Gill leads the batting lineup. Bumrah's return bolsters the pace attack.
India defeated England in the second Test at Edgbaston. The series is now tied 1-1. Michael Vaughan predicted England would win the series 3-1. Cheteshwar Pujara responded to Vaughan's prediction with a witty comment on social media. Wasim Jaffer also joined the banter. Shubman Gill and Akash Deep played key roles in India's victory.
Novak Djokovic overcame a shaky start and apparent discomfort to defeat Alex de Minaur in four sets, securing his 16th Wimbledon quarterfinal appearance. After losing the first set decisively, Djokovic rallied, displaying resilience and strategic adjustments to dominate the later sets. Meanwhile, Flavio Cobolli advanced to his first Wimbledon quarterfinal, setting up a match against his idol, Djokovic.
Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka booked their spots in the final four as Taylor Fritz defeated Karen Khachanov to reach his first Wimbledon semi-final. Amanda Anisimova also secured her spot in the semi-finals after beating Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova. Anisimova will now face Sabalenka in the next round.
Sourav Ganguly believes Shubman Gill, currently thriving as India's Test captain, will face increasing pressure. He highlighted the continuous emergence of talent in Indian cricket, citing Gill's phenomenal form and record-breaking potential. Ganguly emphasized the importance of a fresh start at Lord's and suggested a lively pitch would favor India's chances of securing 20 wickets.
Akash Deep's remarkable 10-wicket haul against England was made even more poignant by the revelation of his sister's battle with stage three colon cancer. Akhand Jyoti Singh, diagnosed in April 2025, shared how Akash supported her during her treatment while playing in the IPL.
Following Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma's appearances, another cricketing icon joined the list of Indian cricket stars at Wimbledon. Rishabh Pant, Deepak Chahar, and Jaya Bhardwaj were also spotted, adding to the growing trend of Indian athletes attending the prestigious tournament alongside global sporting icons. Earlier, David Beckham and John Cena were also spotted in the Royal Box.
Following a travel day from Birmingham, India's cricket team held an optional practice session at Lord's Cricket Ground. Key players like Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant were absent, while Jasprit Bumrah, returning for the third Test, bowled extensively and worked on his batting. The team, buoyed by their Edgbaston victory, aims to capitalise on Bumrah's return and the bowlers' form.
Sourav Ganguly, the celebrated former Indian cricket captain, celebrated his 53rd birthday on Tuesday, receiving warm wishes from former teammates like Yuvraj Singh, Mohammad Kaif, and Suresh Raina. Known as 'Dada,' Ganguly is remembered for his impactful leadership and significant contributions to Indian cricket, including a memorable debut in 1996 and leading the team to numerous victories.
