Monday, June 29
The Calcutta High Court has directed cricketer Mohammed Shami to pay Rs 4 lakh monthly to his estranged wife, Hasin Jahan, and their daughter. This includes Rs 1.5 lakh for Jahan and Rs 2.5 lakh for their daughter, retrospectively applied over seven years.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 14-year-old Indian batter, etched his name in history by smashing a century off just 52 balls against England U-19. This explosive innings not only broke Sarfaraz Khan's record to become the youngest Indian to score a Youth ODI century but also surpassed Kamran Ghulam's record for the fastest Youth ODI century.
Josh Tongue delivered a stunning blow in the second Test, dismissing KL Rahul with a brilliant delivery. Rahul, who was looking comfortable at 55, was undone by Tongue's pace and precision as the ball crashed into his middle stump. This crucial breakthrough gave England a glimmer of hope on Day 4, ending a promising partnership and shifting the momentum.
Brydon Carse etched his name in cricket's history by recording the 10,000th duck in Test cricket during the second Test between India and England at Edgbaston on July 5, 2025. This milestone occurred amidst a captivating day's play where Mohammed Siraj's fiery spell helped India dismiss England for 407, despite a strong fightback led by Jamie Smith and Harry Brook.
Jasprit Bumrah's absence in the Edgbaston Test raised eyebrows, prompting Sunil Gavaskar to compare modern workload management with the past. Gavaskar highlighted Kapil Dev's relentless training regimen, emphasizing natural conditioning over gym-centric fitness. The debate centers on whether today's cricketers are being overprotected, contrasting with the rugged endurance of previous generations.
Jamie Smith's unbeaten 184, the highest score by an England wicketkeeper in Tests, and his 303-run partnership with Harry Brook (158) highlighted England's fightback against India in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Test. Smith revealed he was unaware of facing a hat-trick ball during his innings. Despite their efforts, India maintained control, securing a 244-run lead by the end of day three.
