Monday, June 29
During an appearance on The Kapil Sharma Show, Rishabh Pant playfully mentioned Rohit Sharma as someone who bosses everyone around in the Indian team. Gautam Gambhir humorously responded, pointing out Rohit's recent Test retirement.
D Gukesh's stellar performance at the Super United Rapid and Blitz tournament in Zagreb, marked by six wins, propelled him into the limelight. Despite Gukesh's impressive showing, FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky cautioned against prematurely crowning him the world's best rapid player. Sutovsky acknowledged Gukesh's exceptional performance places him among the elite, emphasizing consistent results define true greatness.
Mohammed Siraj's impressive six-wicket haul, including a five-wicket haul, turned the tide for India against England after a strong partnership. Akash Deep's impactful debut, securing four wickets, further bolstered India's bowling attack. With a significant lead, India aims to set a challenging target, while England intends to aggressively pursue any score.
India is set to host its first World Athletics Continental Tour Gold Level event, the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025, in Bengaluru on July 5. Spearheaded by Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra, the event will feature top javelin throwers like Thomas Röhler and Julius Yego.
Jamie Smith's record-breaking 184* and Harry Brook's 158 powered England's fightback from 84/5, but India maintained control on Day 3 of the second Test at Edgbaston. Siraj (6/70) and Akash Deep (4/88) dismantled the rest of the English batting lineup, securing a substantial 244-run lead for India, who ended the day at 64/1.
India endured a punishing day at Edgbaston as Harry Brook (158) and Jamie Smith (184) stitched a mammoth 303-run stand, rescuing England from 25/3 to a defendable 407. Despite six ducks, India’s somewhat erratic bowling allowed the hosts back in. Mohammed Siraj’s fiery six-wicket haul, including a late burst, gave India a 180-run lead and a sliver of hope.
Ravindra Jadeja's 89 and Shubman Gill's double century powered India to 587 against England. Gill and Jadeja had a 203-run partnership. Gill then added 144 with Washington Sundar. England struggled in response, losing early wickets to Akash Deep and Mohammed Siraj. Joe Root and Harry Brook's partnership took England to 77/3 at stumps.
Tensions flared on Day 3 of the Edgbaston Test when Yashasvi Jaiswal was given out LBW, prompting a late review. England captain Ben Stokes contested the timing of the DRS call, leading to a heated discussion with the umpires and KL Rahul. Despite the drama and crowd's reaction, the review confirmed Jaiswal's dismissal.
