Tuesday, July 07
Tom Moody highlights Australia's consistent success in major tournaments, attributing it to their ability to elevate their game under pressure. He notes their ingrained winning mentality, stemming from historical achievements and confidence. While acknowledging South Africa's recent strong form, Moody believes Australia holds a slight edge due to their greater experience in high-stakes matches and adaptability to changing conditions.
A viral video captures the heartwarming meeting between Sachin Tendulkar and Aamir Khan at a special screening of 'Sitaare Zameen Par'. Aamir, engrossed in foosball, excitedly greeted Sachin upon his arrival, with the room erupting in chants of the cricket legend's name.
Ricky Ponting believes Shubman Gill's captaincy is a smart move for India's Test team as they transition post-Rohit and Kohli. He suggests Gill batting at No.4 could ease pressure, with Jaiswal and Sudharsan opening. Ponting is optimistic about India's young talent and advocates for Arshdeep Singh's inclusion in the first Test, citing his skills and suitability to the Dukes ball.
At Puja Pujara's book launch, cricketers Rohit Sharma and Cheteshwar Pujara entertained the audience with humorous anecdotes from their playing days. They reminisced about their playful arguments over fielding positions like short leg and silly point, with Pujara initially using his batting position - No.3 - as an excuse to avoid them.
Following a tragic stampede during RCB's IPL victory celebrations that resulted in 11 deaths and 75 injuries, Bengaluru Police have arrested Nikhil Sosale, RCB's marketing head, and three individuals from DNA Entertainment Networks.
Ange Postecoglou's tenure as Tottenham manager ended abruptly despite securing the Europa League title, ending a 17-year trophy drought. The victory over Manchester United in Bilbao marked Tottenham's first European prize in 41 years and secured a Champions League spot. However, a dismal domestic season, with 22 Premier League losses and a 17th-place finish, led to his dismissal.
Gautam Gambhir is under pressure as India's coach. He prepares for a tough England tour with a young team. The team aims for a better show in the World Test Championship. A key challenge is managing Jasprit Bumrah's workload. Selectors will monitor Bumrah, who will play only three of the five Tests.
India A faced early setbacks in the second unofficial Test against England Lions as their top-order faltered, with skipper Abhimanyu Easwaran's poor form continuing. Chris Woakes's early breakthroughs put India A under pressure, but KL Rahul's century and Dhruv Jurel's contribution helped them recover. Easwaran's failure at No. 3 has raised concerns about his international readiness.
Shubman Gill, India's newly appointed Test captain, addressed the media ahead of the team's departure for England, acknowledging the absence of veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Gill emphasized the team's potential and the importance of player communication to foster confidence. He remained undecided about his batting position and supported players making individual choices regarding red-ball practice amidst IPL commitments.
