Monday, June 29
Kieron Pollard's explosive half-century and a game-changing over propelled MI New York to a six-run victory over the Los Angeles Knight Riders in Major League Cricket 2025. Pollard's vital 50 helped MINY post 142/9. LAKR faltered in their chase, ultimately falling short despite a steady innings from Unmukt Chand.
After a stellar performance in the Rapid event, Dommaraju Gukesh experienced a significant setback on the first day of the Blitz competition at the SuperUnited Rapid and Blitz Chess Tournament in Zagreb. He only managed 1.5 points, losing seven games. Magnus Carlsen surged ahead, leading the standings, while R Praggnanandhaa had a mixed day, slipping to fifth overall.
India captain Shubman Gill etched his name in Test cricket history at Edgbaston, becoming the first player to score 250 and 150+ in the same match. His aggregate of 430 runs nears Graham Gooch's record. Dinesh Karthik likened Gill's rise to Tendulkar and Kohli, praising his captaincy and improved technique.
India strategically utilised Ravindra Jadeja's quick over before lunch, enabling Washington Sundar to dismiss Ben Stokes with the final ball. Akash Deep's impressive spell with the new ball rattled England early on Day 5, exploiting seam movement and claiming crucial wickets.
Harvinder Singh dominated the Beijing 2025 Asian Para Archery Championships, securing two gold medals and leading India to second place overall. He set a new competition record in the recurve men's qualifying round. India concluded the competition with a total of nine medals, including three gold, three silver, and three bronze, showcasing a strong performance against top competitors like China.
Shubman Gill dominated the Edgbaston Test with exceptional batting, setting numerous records, including the highest score by an Indian captain. His twin centuries powered India to a commanding position and placed him in an elite club of players with centuries in both innings. Gill's performance defined the match, etching his name in cricket history.
