Saturday, July 04
In a historic move, the BCCI and ECB have announced the Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy, replacing the Pataudi and Anthony De Mello Trophies, for Test series between India and England. This new title honours James Anderson and Sachin Tendulkar, celebrating their immense contributions to cricket.
In a historic move, the BCCI and ECB have announced the Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy, replacing the Pataudi and Anthony De Mello Trophies, for Test series between India and England. This new title honours James Anderson and Sachin Tendulkar, celebrating their immense contributions to cricket.
Angelo Mathews concluded his Test cricket career in Galle after 17 years, marked by a guard of honour from Bangladesh. He scored 39 runs in his final innings, concluding with 8,206 runs and 16 centuries. Mathews confirmed his retirement on social media, expressing gratitude to cricket while remaining available for white-ball formats, receiving a respectful farewell.
The Sports Authority of India now mandates that tennis players receiving government funding must prioritize representing the nation in tournaments like the Davis Cup and Asian Games. Players declining selection without valid reasons will face consequences, with recovery of funding being the proposed route. This approach aims to encourage players to honour their responsibilities as beneficiaries of government support
England captain Ben Stokes acknowledges the absence of key Indian players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma for the upcoming Test series but warns against underestimating India's new squad under Shubman Gill. Stokes praises Jasprit Bumrah and welcomes Chris Woakes' return, highlighting England's strong record with him.
Gary Kirsten expresses confidence in Shubman Gill's leadership abilities as he embarks on his first full Test captaincy assignment against England. Kirsten highlights Gill's intelligence, dedication, and exemplary training habits as key factors for success. Matthew Hayden acknowledges Gill's potential while noting his limited Test experience in England.
As India and England gear up for the first Test in Headingley, former England star Kevin Pietersen has outlined a crucial area of England's game that the visitors can exploit. This area is so vulnerable according to the Delhi Capitals mentor that he believes the Indian batters should be 'licking their lips.'
Matthew Mott, now coaching Seattle Orcas in Major League Cricket, shares his vision for growing cricket in the US. He emphasises building a team-first culture, nurturing local talent alongside international stars, and providing better infrastructure for player development. Mott believes MLC can inspire young Americans and create a sustainable cricket ecosystem, ultimately feeding into the national team.
JioStar's broadcast of IPL 2025 reached over a billion viewers, amassing 840 billion minutes of watch-time. The RCB vs PBKS final became the most-watched T20 match ever, with 31.7 billion minutes consumed. Digital consumption surged by 29%, while linear TV also achieved record-breaking viewership, marking a monumental success for the tournament.
England's Test pitches have transformed over the past five years. Once known for seam and swing, they now offer flatter decks, higher scoring, and more results. Run rates are up, draws are down, and Bazball has redefined tempo. With fewer grind-fests and more fourth-innings drama, Test cricket in England feels faster, fresher, and far more entertaining.
