Harbhajan Singh urges the young Indian cricket team to embrace the upcoming five-Test series in England with belief and fearlessness. With a new captain, Shubman Gill, and a squad missing key veterans, Harbhajan emphasizes the importance of patience and support during this transitional phase. He also backs Sai Sudharsan for the No.
Sarfaraz Khan, accompanied by his father Naushad, visited Lord’s during the WTC Final, witnessing Australia’s dominance led by Pat Cummins’ exceptional bowling performance, including his 300th Test wicket. Cummins’ spell dismantled South Africa, while Rabada shone for the Proteas. Australia held a significant lead, and Sarfaraz observed the high-stakes match, gaining insight into the level he aspires to reach.
Pat Cummins delivered a remarkable bowling display at Lord’s. He took six wickets, dismantling South Africa’s batting lineup. His performance helped Australia dominate the World Test Championship final. Cummins achieved his 14th five-wicket haul in Tests. He equalled Richie Benaud’s record as captain. South Africa collapsed, scoring only 138 runs. Cummins also claimed his 300th Test wicket.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz, the 27-year-old all-rounder, has been appointed as Bangladesh’s new ODI captain, succeeding Najmul Hossain Shanto. Miraz, currently ranked fourth globally among ODI all-rounders, will commence his captaincy during the upcoming three-match ODI series in Sri Lanka in July. He expressed pride in leading the team and confidence in their ability to play fearless cricket.
Sanjay Krishnamurthi once dreamt of playing for India, but a practical approach to life shifted focus to the USAM, with COVID-19 deviating plans as well. Now a rising star in Major League Cricket and a computer science student at San Jose State University, he balances studies and professional cricket. A key player for the San Francisco Unicorns, he hopes to inspire American-born cricketers as MLC continues to grow.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 14-year-old cricket prodigy, is making waves in India. He recently smashed 190 off 90 balls in a practice match, adding to his already impressive record. Earlier this year, he became the youngest T20 centurion and shone in his IPL debut, solidifying his status as a rising star with remarkable performances across different formats.
Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar has revealed his predicted playing XI for the upcoming Test series against England. Bangar’s selection notably omits Shardul Thakur, favouring Nitish Kumar Reddy. The series marks a new era for Indian cricket with Shubman Gill as captain and Rishabh Pant as vice-captain. Jasprit Bumrah will not play in every match.
India’s 2025 tour of England marks a generational shift with Shubman Gill captaining a team facing tough English conditions. England aims to dominate this red-ball season, including the Ashes. The series will be held across five historic venues, each with unique stories, from Headingley’s football mishap to The Oval hosting England’s first Test.
The Karnataka High Court has granted interim release to four individuals, including Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s marketing head, Nikhil Sosale, who were arrested in connection with the Bengaluru stampede during RCB’s victory parade. The court ordered their release from judicial custody, stipulating the surrender of their passports.
An Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner, flight AI171, tragically crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, bound for London Gatwick. The crash into a populated area resulted in a massive fire, with 242 people onboard. Rescue operations are underway as authorities investigate the cause, while the nation mourns the devastating loss and offers support to affected families.