Monday, July 06
Following a tragic stampede outside M Chinnaswamy Stadium that resulted in 11 deaths, Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) secretary A Shankar and treasurer ES Jairam have resigned. The incident occurred after Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) IPL victory, with lakhs gathering despite inadequate planning.
Coco Gauff, the 21-year-old American, secured her first French Open title by defeating Aryna Sabalenka in a thrilling three-set final. Gauff's victory marks her second Grand Slam singles title, following her 2023 US Open win. She is the youngest U.S. champion in Paris since Serena Williams in 2002, solidifying her status as a rising star.
Team India has landed in England, commencing their preparations for the five-Test series, which marks the beginning of the 2025-27 WTC cycle. This series signifies a new era following the retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Shubman Gill leads the team, with the first Test scheduled for June 20.
At Puja Pujara's book launch, Rohit Sharma shared a humorous anecdote from a 2012 West Indies tour, recalling how Cheteshwar Pujara was mobbed after venturing out late for vegetarian food. Sharma also lauded Pujara's resilience in overcoming ACL injuries to play over 100 Tests.
Marco Jansen revealed Ricky Ponting's playful parting words as he gears up for the World Test Championship Final against Australia. Jansen, fresh from a successful IPL season, valued Ponting's positive coaching approach. He also looks forward to learning from Stuart Broad, who joined the Proteas as a consultant, to gain insights on facing the Australian team at Lord's.
Jos Buttler's explosive 96 propelled England to a 21-run victory over the West Indies in their T20 series opener. Buttler's dominant innings, featuring a mix of innovative and classic shots, set the stage for England's competitive total of 188/6. Liam Dawson's impressive 4-20 further stifled the West Indies, who fell short despite missing key spinner Akeal Hosein.
England Lions ended day two of the second unofficial Test at 192 for 3, trailing India A by 156 runs. Emilio Gay scored a solid 71 before Jordan Cox (31*) and James Rew (0*) closed out the day. Tushar Deshpande earlier dismissed Tom Haines for 54, breaking a strong partnership.
