Dhruv Jurel’s journey from a soldier’s son to an Indian cricketer is inspiring. His father, a Kargil War veteran, initially opposed his cricket dream due to financial constraints, but his mother’s sacrifice changed everything.
Australian batter Steve Smith sustained a finger injury during the World Test Championship Final, dislocating his right little finger while attempting a catch. Fortunately, surgery was avoided, and Smith remains hopeful of participating in the upcoming three-match Test series against the West Indies, commencing June 25.
Temba Bavuma led South Africa to a historic World Test Championship victory at Lord’s, ending a 27-year title drought. Following a tense win against Australia, marked by Aiden Markram’s century and Bavuma’s resilience, the captain shared the momentous occasion with his son.
Aiden Markram’s remarkable 136 led South Africa to a historic five-wicket victory over Australia in the World Test Championship at Lord’s, securing their first major ICC trophy since 1998. Markram’s match-winning innings and resilience helped the team overcome past failures, especially after the T20 World Cup final defeat.
Arjun Babuta and Arya Borse secured a gold medal for India in the 10m air rifle mixed event at the ISSF World Cup in Munich, defeating Paris Games gold medalist Sheng Lihao and Zifei Wang of China. Despite the Chinese team setting a qualifying World Record, the Indian duo dominated the final with a 17-7 victory.
South Africa’s cricket team, led by Temba Bavuma, celebrated a momentous victory at Lord’s, a poignant moment for a nation with a complex history. Bavuma’s resilient innings, played with an injured hamstring, mirrored Siya Kolisi’s leadership in rugby. This triumph transcends sports, echoing Nelson Mandela’s use of rugby for unification.
Sarfaraz Khan showcased his impressive form with a rapid century for India A against the Indian Test squad in a warm-up match, scoring 101 off 76 balls. Despite his explosive innings, Jasprit Bumrah had a quiet outing, remaining wicketless. India A ended Day 2 at 299/6, trailing India’s 459, with contributions from Siraj and Prasidh Krishna with the ball.
Kevin Pietersen lauded Aiden Markram’s century against Australia at Lord’s as South Africa’s greatest Test innings. Markram’s 136 guided the Proteas to a five-wicket victory in the World Test Championship final, ending their 27-year ICC title drought. Kagiso Rabada and Dale Steyn also praised Markram’s composure and the team’s overall performance in securing the historic win.
Following the tragic stampede in Bengaluru after Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL victory, the BCCI is establishing standard guidelines for post-match celebrations. A three-member committee, led by Devajit Saikia, has been formed to create comprehensive guidelines within 15 days. These guidelines will address crowd control, stadium capacity, emergency protocols, and coordination with local authorities to prevent future incidents.
South Africa secured their first ICC trophy in 27 years, winning the World Test Championship at Lord’s. Cricket legends like AB de Villiers and Sachin Tendulkar lauded the team’s character and Temba Bavuma’s leadership. Aiden Markram’s century and his crucial partnership with Bavuma were pivotal in the victory against Australia.