West Indies coach Daren Sammy faced a fine of 15% of his match fee for publicly criticizing TV umpire Adrian Holdstock’s DRS rulings during the first test against Australia. Sammy expressed concerns about consistency after contentious decisions at Kensington Oval. Fast bowler Jayden Seales was also penalized 15% of his fee for his send-off to Australian skipper Pat Cummins.
Following India’s defeat in the first Test against England, former Australia captain Michael Clarke advocates for Kuldeep Yadav’s inclusion in the second Test at Edgbaston. Clarke emphasizes Kuldeep’s wicket-taking ability, suggesting India prioritizes bowlers who can secure 20 wickets. Echoing this sentiment, former England batter Nick Knight believes Kuldeep’s variations could challenge England’s aggressive batting.
Mitchell Owen’s stunning 5 for 17 ended San Francisco Unicorns’ unbeaten MLC 2025 run as Washington Freedom secured a 12-run win. Matthew Short’s 67 wasn’t enough after a middle-order collapse. Earlier, Glenn Phillips’ 58 lifted Freedom from 13 for 3 to 170. Both teams now have six wins each.
South Africa’s Lhuan-dre Pretorius, a 19-year-old debutant, etched his name in Test cricket history by becoming the youngest player to score 150 runs in an innings against Zimbabwe, surpassing Javed Miandad’s 48-year-old record. Pretorius’s counterattacking 153, along with Dewald Brevis’s quickfire 51, helped South Africa recover from a shaky start.
Smriti Mandhana made history on Saturday. She became the first Indian woman cricketer to score centuries in all formats. This happened during the T20I against England Women. Mandhana scored 112 runs off 62 balls. India Women posted 210/5, their highest T20I score against England. Her achievement places her among the elite cricketers globally.
Jasprit Bumrah displayed intense focus during practice at Edgbaston, bowling with pace and accuracy alongside Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna. Kuldeep Yadav is also working diligently on both his bowling and batting, potentially becoming a key option for the second Test given Birmingham’s dry conditions. The team will now take a break before regrouping, with Bumrah’s availability remaining uncertain.
Lhuan-dre Pretorious, a 19-year-old prodigy, etched his name in South African cricket history by becoming the youngest player to score a Test century on debut against Zimbabwe. He surpassed Graeme Pollock’s 61-year-old record with an unbeaten 128, rescuing the Proteas from an early collapse.
Despite Shreyas Iyer’s impressive performances in the ICC Champions Trophy, IPL, and domestic red-ball season, Aakash Chopra suggests a Test call-up isn’t imminent. Chopra highlights that players like Karun Nair, Sarfaraz Khan, and Dhruv Jurel are ahead in the queue.
India is set to host the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup in Chennai and Madurai from November 28 to December 10. The host nation finds itself in Pool B, facing Pakistan, Chile, and Switzerland. This edition marks a historic moment as the tournament expands to include 24 teams for the first time.
Wimbledon is targeting India to grow its brand, tapping into cricket’s popularity and engaging young audiences through collaborations, influencers, and technology. Indian cricketers like Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar, and Rohit Sharma have become key figures in this strategy. With key partnerships, Wimbledon aims to blend tradition with innovation for global appeal.