Tuesday, June 30
Wimbledon 2025 witnessed upsets on the court as several seeded players lost in the opening round. John Cena's presence in the stands created a buzz after the celebrity was seen with Shay Shariatzadeh. Other celebrities like Stuart Broad, David Beckham, and Maria Sharapova were also in attendance on the first day.
During Wimbledon's hottest opening day ever, defending champion Carlos Alcaraz paused his match against Fabio Fognini to assist an elderly fan who was unwell due to the heat. Alcaraz alerted officials and provided water, later responding to the fan's daughter on social media with a message of concern and care, showcasing his compassion both on and off the court.
Jemimah Rodrigues and Amanjot Kaur's explosive half-centuries propelled India to a 24-run victory over England in the second T20I, securing a 2-0 series lead. Their crucial 93-run partnership revived India after an early collapse, setting up a formidable total of 181. Despite Beaumont and Ecclestone's efforts, England fell short, with Shree Charani's impressive bowling further sealing India's win.
Former Australian captain Aaron Finch has criticized India's team selection for the second Test against England, questioning the exclusion of Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav. Finch expressed surprise at benching Bumrah, considering him the world's best bowler. Shubman Gill cited workload management for Bumrah's absence and the desire for batting depth as reasons for not including Kuldeep.
The Asia Cup 2025 is tentatively scheduled to commence on September 5, culminating in the final on September 21. According to the initial schedule, India is poised to face off against Pakistan on September 7. With participating nations nearing government clearances, the tournament is likely to be held in the UAE.
Nasser Hussain has criticised India's team selection for the second Test, highlighting the absence of key players like Ashwin, Shami, Kohli and Rohit. He feels India has panicked after the Headingley loss, making too many changes and weakening their bowling attack by prioritising batting depth.
Hasin Jahan, estranged wife of cricketer Mohammed Shami, alleges financial neglect and accuses him of ruining her life after she gave up her career post-marriage. The Calcutta High Court has directed Shami to pay Rs 4 lakh monthly as interim maintenance, Rs 1.5 lakh for Jahan and Rs 2.5 lakh for their daughter, deeming it 'just, fair and reasonable'.
