Rishabh Pant stands on the verge of joining cricket legends like Don Bradman and Rahul Dravid. As Team India prepares for the Edgbaston Test, Pant aims to achieve a rare feat: scoring centuries in three consecutive Tests in England. His previous Edgbaston innings of 146 in 2022 showcased his brilliance.
Rishabh Pant’s spectacular twin centuries at Headingley, though insufficient to secure an Indian victory, have garnered widespread acclaim, with Michael Vaughan highlighting his “game-changer” status and deep cricketing intelligence. Despite Pant’s heroics, India’s fragile lower order and inconsistent bowling led to a five-wicket defeat for India.
Sheetal Devi, the Indian Paralympic archery star, inspires again by confidently driving a car using her feet, showcasing her unwavering spirit. Despite being born with phocomelia, she has defied limitations, achieving international success in para-archery. Her record-breaking performance at the Paris Paralympics and her ability to master new skills continue to inspire millions.
Mohammad Kaif has criticised Mohammed Siraj’s bowling performance in the first Test against England, where India suffered a five-wicket defeat. Kaif emphasized the need for Siraj to bowl with his mind and focus on line and length to take wickets. He also highlighted how England strategically attacked the other bowlers, while playing defensively against Bumrah, ultimately leading to their victory.
World Champion D Gukesh will not be playing in the Las Vegas leg of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam, citing exhaustion after Norway Chess. Vidit Gujrathi will replace him, donning Gukesh’s red jacket. The $750,000 event runs July 16–20 at Wynn Las Vegas. Meanwhile, the India leg in September is cancelled, and Jan Henric Buettner will step down as CEO on July 1.
Following their Headingley defeat, the Indian cricket team has commenced preparations for the second Test against England in Birmingham. Despite Jasprit Bumrah’s presence, he refrained from on-field activities, while Prasidh Krishna was also absent from bowling drills. Coach Gautam Gambhir engaged in discussions with pacers, and players participated in net sessions.
The ICC has introduced significant changes to cricket playing conditions across all formats, including Test, ODI, and T20I. A stop clock will be permanently implemented in Test cricket to address over rates, while ODI ball usage is modified to manage wear and tear.
West Indies bowler Jayden Seales has been fined 15% of his match fee for breaching the ICC’s Code of Conduct during the first Test against Australia in Barbados. The incident occurred after he gestured towards the Australian dressing room following Pat Cummins’ dismissal. Seales received a demerit point, his second in 24 months.
Rohit Sharma recalls the electrifying atmosphere surrounding India-Pakistan matches, describing it as a festival-like experience. He lauded Rishabh Pant’s crucial innings and the exceptional bowling performance of Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh in the T20 World Cup clash. Sharma emphasized the strategic use of Bumrah and Arshdeep to defend a low total on a challenging pitch.
Following India’s underwhelming bowling performance in the first Test, former cricket stars Michael Clarke and Nick Knight have urged the inclusion of Kuldeep Yadav. Clarke criticized India’s selection strategy, emphasizing the need to prioritize wicket-taking over bolstering batting depth.