Carlos Alcaraz triumphed over Jannik Sinner in the longest French Open final in history, winning 4-6, 6-7, 6-4, 7-6, 7-6 after five hours and 29 minutes. Down two sets and three championship points, Alcaraz staged a stunning comeback, capturing his fifth Grand Slam title at just 22. This first major final in their rivalry delivered a generational classic.
Robin Uthappa believes young talents Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, and Vaibhav Suryavanshi are strong contenders for India’s T20 World Cup squad. Their explosive IPL performances have created a selection dilemma, with Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson also in contention. Uthappa emphasizes using remaining T20s to finalize the best 15, prioritizing fitness alongside form.
After coming up against defending champions Spain in the final, Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal forced the game into penalties after finishing the game 2-2 in normal time. Ronaldo scored the equalizer for his side as they beat Luis de la Fuente’s men 5-3 on penalties to lift their second crown in the competition.
Carlos Alcaraz showcased remarkable resilience at the 2025 French Open, retaining his title against Jannik Sinner in a gruelling five-set final. Alcaraz overcame a two-set deficit and saved multiple match points to secure his fifth Grand Slam title. The epic battle, marked by exceptional skill and drama, will be remembered as a classic.
India A extended their lead to 184 runs against England Lions on the third day of the second unofficial Test, reaching 163 for four in their second innings. Khaleel Ahmed’s impressive 4/70 helped India A restrict England Lions to 327 after posting 348 in their first innings.
As India embarks on a new era in Test cricket under Shubman Gill’s captaincy, former cricketers emphasize the importance of adapting to English conditions for a successful tour. With veterans like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli retired, Cheteshwar Pujara urges every player to contribute.
Following Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s retirements, Shubman Gill, 25, has been named India’s Test captain, a move Michael Vaughan considers bold. Gill will lead India in the upcoming five-match series against England, marking the start of the WTC 2025-27 cycle. Vaughan believes this tour could usher in a new era for Indian Test cricket, with Rishabh Pant as vice-captain.
Prithvi Shaw’s explosive 75 off 34 balls propelled North Mumbai Panthers to a resounding victory against Triumph Knights in the T20 Mumbai League. Despite the win, the Panthers missed the playoffs, while Shaw’s aggressive innings, featuring 12 fours and 3 sixes, set the stage for a large first innings total.
Matthew Hayden believes Tristan Stubbs could be South Africa’s ‘X-factor’ in the World Test Championship final against Australia, drawing comparisons to Kevin Pietersen. Stubbs, who may bat at number five, recently played for Delhi Capitals in the IPL 2025, scoring 300 runs.
Harish Thawani, founder of The Indus Club, shared insights into the evolution of India’s sports broadcasting industry. Thawani highlighted the pivotal 1992 Cricket World Cup, where Nimbus Sport secured broadcast rights for $550,000, a massive leap from the previous $64,000 revenue.