Thursday, July 02
Suniel Shetty is proud of his son-in-law's commitment to playing cricket for India. He highlighted his son-in-law's focus on national duty over personal achievements. KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant's impressive partnership helped India set a target. Rahul admired Pant's unique batting style during the match. India aimed to secure ten wickets on a challenging pitch.
Sourav Ganguly confirmed Virat Kohli's Test retirement was his own decision, despite BCCI's attempts to persuade him otherwise. Ganguly acknowledged Kohli's choice, drawing parallels to his own retirement, emphasizing that every player understands their standing. While surprised by Kohli's relatively early departure at 36, Ganguly believes Kohli felt it was the right time, similar to his own exit.
Jasprit Bumrah revealed his unique bowling technique, explaining that he relies on his middle finger to generate swing. Unlike many bowlers who use their index finger, Bumrah flicks the ball with his middle finger to achieve both outswing and inswing.
Former India cricketer Saurabh Tiwary shared a heartwarming video on Facebook featuring MS Dhoni playfully interacting with his son, Sourish, in a gym. Tiwary, who debuted for India under Dhoni in 2010, recently transitioned to administration, being elected as secretary and joint secretary of the Jharkhand State Cricket Association after retiring from professional cricket last year.
Fresh off his Paris Diamond League victory, Neeraj Chopra is set to compete at the Ostrava Golden Spike in Czech Republic, an event he missed the last two years due to injury. He will face tough competition from 2016 Olympic champion Thomas Rohler and two-time World Champion Anderson Peters.
Prasidh Krishna faced 11 balls and a challenge from Ravindra Jadeja. He then had banter with Harry Brook. Krishna attempted a six and lost his wicket. He aims for redemption on the final day with the ball. England requires 350 runs to win the match. Krishna took three wickets in the first innings. The Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy match is ongoing.
Rain looms over the decisive final day of the first Test at Headingley, threatening to disrupt England's pursuit of 371 runs against India. The weather forecast predicts a high chance of rainfall, potentially impacting play. Despite the weather challenges, both teams remain determined to pursue a result on a pitch favouring spinners.
R. Ashwin defended Yashasvi Jaiswal's slip catching in England, citing the Dukes ball's difficulty and urging patience. He highlighted the ball's larger feel compared to SG and Kookaburra. Ashwin also suggested Indian pacers create rough patches for Ravindra Jadeja to exploit, drawing inspiration from how foreign teams aid their spinners. He emphasized the importance of spin for India's chances.
