Monday, July 13
Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal responded to rumors about his separation from wife Dhanashree Verma, urging fans not to speculate on personal matters. This comes a day after Dhanashree criticized online trolls for spreading baseless claims that have caused distress to their family.
Upon his return from a successful Test tour of Australia, Indian all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy received a warm welcome at Visakhapatnam airport on Thursday. His performance included 298 runs and a maiden Test century, along with five wickets. His achievements were highly praised, suggesting a promising future in India's international squad.
Premier off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin surprised the cricketing world by announcing his retirement during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, after being benched for the third Test. Former cricketer Manoj Tiwary suggested Ashwin was 'insulted'. Ashwin played 106 Tests and took 537 wickets for India.
Ricky Ponting revealed his discussion with Steve Smith about facing Jasprit Bumrah during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Ponting noted that Bumrah's unique bowling style challenged Smith, who struggled to read his visual cues, leading to quick dismissals. Bumrah's exceptional performance, with 32 wickets at an average of 13.06, highlighted his dominance in the series.
South African cricket has rebounded impressively, with significant accomplishments by both men's and women's teams, including reaching World Cup finals and topping the World Test Championship. The successful SA20 T20 competition contributes to this revival, further professionalising the sport and providing financial stability. Season 3 promises even greater excitement and competition when it kicks off on 9 January.
MS Dhoni shares a heartwarming video showing his love for dogs and family, grooming his golden retriever with daughter Ziva watching. Despite his cricket retirement, Dhoni remains a beloved figure, continuing to lead Chennai Super Kings in the IPL and delight fans with his personal moments, amassing accolades like three ICC trophies during his career.
Former India cricketer Manoj Tiwary criticized current head coach Gautam Gambhir, asserting he is not suitable for the role due to the Indian team's recent poor performances. Tiwary suggested experienced coaches like VVS Laxman or Sairaj Bahutule would have been better choices, and questioned Gambhir's track record, attributing KKR's success to domestic coach Chandrakant Pandit.
Tottenham clinched a 1-0 victory over Liverpool in the League Cup semi-final first leg, with 18-year-old Lucas Bergvall scoring a late controversial goal. Liverpool manager Arne Slot criticised the referee's decision not to give Bergvall a second yellow card. Tottenham's Rodrigo Bentancur was hospitalised with a concerning injury but was confirmed to be conscious
Gavi and Lamine Yamal propelled Barcelona to the Spanish Super Cup final with a 2-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao. Dani Olmo and Pau Victor couldn't play due to delayed clearance. Gavi netted the opener, while Yamal secured the second. Real Madrid will face Mallorca in the second semi-final.
Former Australian captain Michael Clarke strongly supports Virat Kohli, urging team management to back him despite recent struggles in Test cricket. Clarke highlights Kohli's immense talent, emphasising his value to the Indian team. Despite a lean patch, Clarke believes Kohli's potential for impactful performances justifies his continued inclusion in the squad.
