Sunday, July 05
Suresh Raina celebrated MS Dhoni's induction into the ICC Hall of Fame, acknowledging his significant impact on cricket. Raina highlighted Dhoni's calm leadership, game-changing contributions, and unwavering commitment as inspirations for millions. Dhoni, now the 11th Indian in the Hall of Fame, is celebrated for his unparalleled leadership and remarkable achievements with the bat and behind the stumps.
Deepika Padukone celebrated her father, Prakash Padukone's 70th birthday, by announcing a significant expansion of the Padukone School of Badminton (PSB). The initiative has established over 75 coaching centers across 18 Indian cities, aiming to make badminton accessible to all. Ranveer Singh, reacting to the announcement, dropped a heart emoji in the comments section.
Rafael Nadal's racket from his momentous 2017 French Open triumph fetched a record $157,333.20 at auction, surpassing his 2022 Australian Open racket. Used in his straight-sets victory against Stan Wawrinka, the Babolat racket was photo-matched across 24 matches, including the Madrid Open final. Nadal's 2017 French Open win marked his tenth title, achieved without dropping a set.
Canadian teenager Summer McIntosh shattered the decade-old world record in the women's 200m individual medley at the Canadian swimming trials, clocking an impressive 2min 05.70sec. The 18-year-old eclipsed Katinka Hosszu's 2015 mark, securing her second world record of the meet after her 400m freestyle triumph.
Siddharth Mallya, son of RCB's former owner, celebrated Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL 2025 victory with an Instagram video. However, the video was removed due to copyright infringement claims, leading to a temporary ban for Mallya. He revealed that IPL authorities requested the takedown, citing copyright violations, which he found upsetting as it hindered his celebration and interaction with fans.
Ahead of his back surgery, Cameron Green received reassuring words from Jasprit Bumrah, who had undergone a similar procedure. Bumrah's comeback and performance inspired Green, boosting his confidence. Green, now recovered, is set to play in the WTC Final as a specialist batter, potentially batting at No. 3 for Australia.
Team India gears up for the crucial Test series against England with an important training session in Beckenham. Led by Shubman Gill and coached by Gautam Gambhir, the squad is acclimatising to English conditions before a scheduled rest day. The team's preparation includes warm-up drills and sprint sessions, setting the stage for the first Test at Headingley.
The second unofficial four-day Test between India A and England Lions concluded in a draw at Northampton. India A declared their second innings at 417/7, setting England Lions a target of 439. Tanush Kotian's unbeaten 90 and Anshul Kamboj's 51 led India A's batting effort. England Lions were 32/3 in their second innings.
Indian cricketer Rinku Singh and Samajwadi Party MP Priya Saroj celebrated their engagement in a lavish ceremony in Lucknow, attended by prominent political figures like Akhilesh Yadav and Jaya Bachchan. The couple's union blends the worlds of sports and politics, marking a significant moment as they embark on their journey together.
