Sunday, June 28
Taylor Fritz advanced to the Wimbledon quarterfinals for the third time in four years after Jordan Thompson retired due to injury. Fritz, showcasing his grass-court prowess, previously secured his fourth Eastbourne title. He will face Karen Khachanov in the next round.
Akash Deep lost his father and elder brother in six months when he was 18. During the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic, after struggling to procure an oxygen cylinder for his mother, she survived. Earlier this year, while undergoing rehab at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru, he was busy Googling the best doctor for liver cancer in India to treat his elder sister. Fast forward to the last week at Edgbaston, he produced two great spells to dismantle England’s top order and led India to a win, and to add to that, earned himself a song from the Brummies.
Under gloomy skies, India's youthful team triumphed over England by 336 runs in the second Test at Edgbaston, securing their first-ever win at the venue. Led by Shubman Gill, with stellar performances from Gill himself and Akash Deep, India proved their mettle despite missing key players like Bumrah and Kohli.
Shubman Gill, despite his stellar batting performance in the series with nearly 600 runs, has expressed concerns about the deteriorating quality of the Dukes ball and the unresponsive nature of English pitches. He highlighted the challenges bowlers face due to the ball losing shape quickly, impacting strategic depth and competitiveness in Test cricket.
Andries Gous's composed innings and Glenn Maxwell's excellent bowling performance led Washington Freedom to a six-wicket victory over MI New York in a rain-affected match. This win secured Washington a top-two finish and a spot in Qualifier 1. Despite the loss, MI New York also advanced to the playoffs due to their superior Net Run Rate.
Former Indian cricketer Yograj Singh urged to support Gautam Gambhir. This comes after India's victory at Edgbaston, where Shubman Gill led the team to victory over the hosts and leveled the series 1-1. Yograj urged critics to back Gambhir, highlights Gambhir's positive contribution to Indian cricket. India take on England at Lord's on Thursday.
AB de Villiers honoured MS Dhoni on his 44th birthday, acknowledging his intimidating presence and remarkable career. Dhoni's captaincy led India to victory in three major ICC tournaments. Former selector Kiran More recognised Dhoni's aggressive batting style. Dhoni's recent induction into the ICC Hall of Fame celebrates his significant contributions to cricket.
India's resounding 336-run victory over England at Edgbaston, leveling the series 1-1, drew praise from cricket pundits. Akash Deep's stellar 10-wicket match haul, stepping in for Bumrah, fueled India's triumph. Shubman Gill etched his name in history with scores of 269 and 161. Atherton acknowledged India's dominance, highlighting the psychological impact of winning without Bumrah.
Virat Kohli led the chorus of praise for Shubman Gill and Team India after their dominant victory over England at Edgbaston, leveling the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. Kohli lauded Gill's leadership and impactful performances from the entire team, with special mentions for Siraj and Akash Deep's bowling efforts.
R Sai Kishore, the Indian left-arm spinner, has signed a short-term deal with Surrey for their upcoming County Championship matches. He will participate in two Division One fixtures played with the Kookaburra ball. This opportunity arrives as Kishore aims to strengthen his red-ball credentials, especially with emerging spinners gaining prominence in India A's recent tour.
