Monday, June 29
Jamie Smith's explosive century, achieved in just 80 balls, anchored England's fightback against India at Edgbaston. Smith's remarkable innings, the joint-third fastest Test century for England, helped revive the innings after a shaky start. Harry Brook also contributed with a century, further solidifying England's position in the match.
India staged a remarkable recovery in the second Test against England, amassing 587 runs after being 211/5. Shubman Gill led the charge with a magnificent 269, his maiden Test double century, supported by Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ravindra Jadeja. Akash Deep's two quick wickets then left England struggling at 77/3, trailing by a massive 510 runs.
Shubman Gill's magnificent 269 propelled India to a commanding 587, leaving England trailing by 510 runs at stumps on Day 2. Gill's record-breaking innings surpassed numerous milestones, including the highest score by an Indian captain in Tests, exceeding Kohli's previous best. His knock also stands as the highest by an Indian batter in England and outside Asia, solidifying his place in cricket history.
India staged a remarkable recovery in the second Test against England, amassing 587 runs after being 211/5. Shubman Gill led the charge with a magnificent 269, his maiden Test double century, supported by Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ravindra Jadeja. Akash Deep's two quick wickets then left England struggling at 77/3, trailing by a massive 510 runs.
Wimbledon paid tribute to Diogo Jota after the Liverpool star's death as Portugal's Francisco Cabral wore a black ribbon during his doubles match on Friday. British doubles player Neal Skupski, a passionate Liverpool fan, had also brought a black armband for his match on Thursday but opted not to wear it.
Shubman Gill's magnificent 269 propelled India to a commanding 587, leaving England trailing by 510 runs at stumps on Day 2. Gill's record-breaking innings surpassed numerous milestones, including the highest score by an Indian captain in Tests, exceeding Kohli's previous best. His knock also stands as the highest by an Indian batter in England and outside Asia, solidifying his place in cricket history.
Athletic Bilbao announced on Friday that Spain forward Nico Williams had extended his contract to 2035 with an increased release clause, warding off reported interest from La Liga champions Barcelona. The deal, which extends the contract by eight years and pushes up the release clause by 50 percent, is "a resounding success" faced with "dizzying offers" for the 22-year-old, the club said in a statement.
During the second Test against England, Indian captain Shubman Gill was struck on the head while fielding, causing immediate concern. Fortunately, after treatment, he resumed playing. This incident followed Gill's emotional high after receiving messages from his parents, celebrating his record-breaking double century, marking a significant milestone in his career and India's Test history in England.
