Aiden Markram’s stunning century propelled South Africa to a dominant position in the World Test Championship final at Lord’s after a shaky start. He defied critics with his remarkable innings, joining an elite group of players to score a duck and a century in the same Test at the iconic venue.
As the Indian footballing landscape navigates a period of turmoil, AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey has hit back vehemently at former international Baichung Bhutia. The former called out Bhutia for ‘misleading’ several families after the latter called for the President’s resignation earlier. Chaubey also spoke on India head coach Manolo Marquez and his future.
Big setback for Australia. Steve Smith is out of the World Test Championship final. He injured his finger while fielding. The incident happened during South Africa’s second innings. Smith was attempting a catch at first slip. He has been taken to the hospital for treatment. His participation in the West Indies tour is also uncertain.
Indian cricket star Rohit Sharma visited Wankhede Stadium. Fans gathered to see him despite the heavy rain. He watched the T20 Mumbai League final. The crowd cheered for their World Cup-winning captain. Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals won the match. Rohit will lead India in the upcoming ODI series against Bangladesh and Australia. He aims to win against both teams.
19-year-old Indian shooter Suruchi Singh clinched gold in the Women’s 10m Air Pistol event at the ISSF World Cup in Munich, surpassing France’s Camille Jedrzejewski. This victory marks Suruchi’s fourth gold and a hat-trick of individual wins. India’s medal tally reached three, placing them fourth. Elavenil Valarivan and Sift Kaur Samra secured bronze medals in separate events.
Adriyan Karmakar, once losing interest in shooting, found renewed passion through his father’s guidance. He secured a silver medal in the 50m rifle prone event at the ISSF Junior World Cup in Suhl, Germany. He became the first Indian to achieve this feat. Overcoming equipment issues, he utilised his father’s old rifle.
The sporting world mourned the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad. Teams across cricket, hockey, and local leagues observed silences. At Lord’s, Australia and South Africa wore black armbands. The Indian cricket team paused their match. Mumbai’s T20 league and India-Argentina hockey clash also paid tribute. The International Hockey Federation shared condolences. Sports demonstrated unity and compassion.
As India prepares for the upcoming five-Test series against England, memories of past batting heroics on English soil resurface. From Rahul Dravid’s resilience to Ajinkya Rahane’s match-winning century at Lord’s, these performances highlight the skill and determination required to succeed in challenging conditions.
The World Test Championship final at Lord’s was marked by a sombre tribute to the victims of the Ahmedabad plane crash, with players observing a minute’s silence and wearing black armbands. The Air India flight crashed shortly after takeoff, claiming 265 lives. On the field, Australia held a 218-run lead, but South Africa fought back, leaving the match delicately poised.
