Tuesday, June 30
Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal shone brightly on Day 1 of the second Test against England, earning accolades from cricket legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Yuvraj Singh. Their impressive partnership helped India recover from early setbacks, with Gill's unbeaten century and Jaiswal's fluent knock putting India in a commanding position at stumps. Gill's captaincy and batting prowess were particularly praised.
Carlos Alcaraz continued his Wimbledon quest, defeating Oliver Tarvet in straight sets. Aryna Sabalenka overcame Marie Bouzkova, avoiding the upsets that plagued other top seeds. Emma Raducanu surprised even herself with a dominant win over Marketa Vondrousova. All this came in front of royalty and celebrities such as Priyanka Chopra Jonas and John Cena.
Steve Smith is set to rejoin the Australian lineup for the second Test against the West Indies in Grenada after recovering from a finger injury. His return is a significant boost as Australia aims to secure a series victory. Smith will modify his fielding position to avoid the slips, while the West Indies celebrate Kraigg Brathwaite's 100th Test match.
Shubman Gill now holds the record for the highest score by an Indian Test captain, surpassing Virat Kohli's previous best. Gill's impressive innings adds him to a list of India's top Test performers, including Virender Sehwag, Karun Nair, and VVS Laxman.
Former footballer Gareth Bale is reportedly spearheading a consortium with a bid exceeding €46 million to acquire his hometown club. Recently relegated to League One, Cardiff is owned by Vincent Tan, who is considering selling the club.
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup quarter-finals are set, featuring global giants like Al-Hilal, Fluminese, Paris Saint-Germain, and Bayern Munich. Staged in the United States, the expanded tournament has already witnessed major upsets, including Al-Hilal's victory over Manchester City and Fluminese's triumph over Inter.
Captain Shubman Gill's unbeaten century, coupled with Ravindra Jadeja's support, propelled India to 310/5 on Day 1 at Edgbaston. Former England pacer Steven Finn noted the shortened boundaries, linking it to England's 'Bazball' approach. Gill's captaincy and Jaiswal's aggressive start put India in a strong position despite Woakes' early breakthroughs.
