Tuesday, June 30
Shubman Gill's masterful, unbeaten 114 led India to 310-5 on the opening day of the second Test against England. Yashasvi Jaiswal contributed a fluent 87. Gill and Ravindra Jadeja's unbroken 99-run partnership steadied the innings after quick wickets threatened India's progress. England's Chris Woakes acknowledged Gill's impressive performance, while Ben Stokes' decision to bowl first aimed to exploit early conditions.
Shubman Gill stamps authority with an unbeaten ton on a day when India’s Playing XI hogged a lot of limelight in Edgbaston. The visitors made as many as three changes to their team sheet. While Jasprit Bumrah’s absence also raised eyebrows, it was the obsession with batting depth that was the major talking point.
Shubman Gill’s celebration reflected the emotion of the moment. After reaching the three-figure mark, he let out a roar, raised his helmet high in the air, took a bow towards the crowd, and kissed his bat — a sequence that captured the pride, relief, and joy of the achievement.
Wimbledon 2025 witnessed top seeds Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka securing their third-round berths after a turbulent start. Alcaraz defeated British wildcard Oliver Tarvet, while Sabalenka overcame a tough challenge from Marie Bouzkova. Joao Fonseca, the rising Brazilian star, continued his impressive run.
An Indian delegation officially presented Ahmedabad's bid to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The bid emphasises the opportunity for young Indians to experience the Olympics at home, promoting the principle of global unity. However, the IOC has paused the host selection process for review due to members' concerns about involvement.
India's team selection for the Edgbaston Test has sparked criticism, most notably resting Jasprit Bumrah despite trailing in the series. Dale Steyn sarcastically questioned the decision, comparing it to benching Cristiano Ronaldo. The absence of the top-ranked bowler, along with other selection choices, has raised concerns about India's chances of leveling the series.
Shimron Hetmyer's explosive unbeaten 78 propelled Seattle Orcas to a thrilling four-wicket victory over San Francisco Unicorns in Major League Cricket. Chasing 169, Hetmyer's innings, studded with seven sixes, secured the win in the final over. Earlier, Krishnamurthi's 41 helped Unicorns post 168/5.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi achieved a milestone. He scored the second-fastest fifty for India in Under-19 ODIs. He reached the landmark in just 20 balls against England. Rishabh Pant holds the record with an 18-ball fifty. Suryavanshi smashed 86 runs with six fours and nine sixes. He has consistently performed well in the series.
Magnus Carlsen and Gukesh Dommaraju's rivalry intensifies at the SuperUnited Rapid & Blitz in Zagreb, fueled by Carlsen's dismissive remarks about Gukesh's rapid and blitz capabilities. Carlsen, returning to Zagreb after missing last year due to his mother's passing, aims to dominate in his preferred formats against a world-class field including Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, and Caruana.
