Friday, July 03
Flamengo triumphed over Chelsea with a 3-1 victory in Philadelphia, sparking a series of taunting social media posts from the Brazilian club. Referencing Chelsea's old Pro Evolution Soccer name, Flamengo boasted about the win. Nicolas Jackson's red card further compounded Chelsea's woes, leading to his apology. Despite the loss, Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca congratulated Flamengo on their deserved win.
Sanjay Manjrekar lauded Rishabh Pant as India's greatest wicketkeeper-batter after his stunning century against England. Pant's remarkable innings broke records, surpassing MS Dhoni with the most Test centuries by an Indian wicketkeeper. His fifth Test century in SENA countries also set a new benchmark for Asian batters, solidifying his reputation in challenging overseas conditions.
India dominated Day 1 against England at Headingley, reaching 359/3, fuelled by centuries from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill, who was surprisingly elevated to captain. Jaiswal's impressive form continued with his fifth Test hundred, while Gill and Rishabh Pant's unbroken partnership further solidified India's strong position.
Rishabh Pant achieved a milestone at Headingley. He is now the fastest Asian wicketkeeper-batter to score 3000 Test runs. Pant reached this feat in his 76th innings. He surpassed legends like MS Dhoni and Kumar Sangakkara. Pant's aggressive batting style has made him a global favorite. He also scored a quick 65* on Day 1.
Only Rishabh Pant can clear the ropes comfortably with the one hand coming off, only he can deflate the opposition in a single session of audacious stroke play. He brought up his Test century No 7 with a one-handed six over mid-on. He celebrated with a somersault, entertained the crowd further as the showstopper put on an another box-office performance on the England soil.
India dominated Day 1 of the Test series against England at Headingley, with Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal scoring centuries. India reached 359 for 3, marking one of their highest opening-day scores on foreign soil. Rishabh Pant surpassed MS Dhoni as the highest run-scorer among Asian wicketkeepers in SENA countries, further solidifying India's strong position.
During the India vs England Test, Sanjay Manjrekar's commentary sparked controversy with a remark seemingly aimed at Virat Kohli's off-stump struggles. While praising KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal, Manjrekar alluded to a 'former batter' prone to chasing wide deliveries. This subtle dig surfaced shortly after Kohli's Test retirement, even as Gill and Jaiswal shone with impressive centuries.
