Former footballer Gareth Bale is reportedly spearheading a consortium with a bid exceeding €46 million to acquire his hometown club. Recently relegated to League One, Cardiff is owned by Vincent Tan, who is considering selling the club.
Shubman Gill made history at Edgbaston, becoming the first Indian and Asian captain to score a double century in a Test match in England. Surpassing Tillakaratne Dilshan’s previous best, Gill’s 200 marked his maiden double ton in Test cricket. His innings, featuring 21 fours and two sixes, also placed him among the few Indian captains with double hundreds in Tests.
Ravindra Jadeja (2012), R Ashwin (2011), Virat Kohli (2011), and Rohit Sharma (2013) made their first appearances in whites close to each other, and while the last three have called it a day, the all-rounder is going strong and doesn’t look like going anywhere anytime soon.
Shubman Gill etched his name in history by scoring a magnificent double century against England at Edgbaston, becoming only the third Indian to achieve this feat in England and the first Indian captain to do so on English soil.
Kumar Sangakkara revealed Yashasvi Jaiswal’s nickname, ‘Joeswal,’ at Rajasthan Royals, highlighting his close bond with Joe Root. Jaiswal constantly sought Root’s advice on cricket and life. Sangakkara praised Jaiswal’s rapid learning, exceptional numbers, temperament, and hunger for runs.
Liverpool’s Diogo Jota and his brother, André Silva, tragically died in a car accident in Spain, as confirmed by the Spanish Civil Guard. Their Lamborghini veered off a highway near Zamora and caught fire. Authorities are investigating the cause, suspecting a blown tire. Jota recently married his longtime partner and a key player for Portugal’s national team, leaves behind a young family.
Ravindra Jadeja’s resilient 89 in the second Test against England at Edgbaston showcased his consistency in SENA countries. He equaled Kapil Dev with eight 50-plus scores at No.7 or lower, only behind MS Dhoni. Jadeja’s crucial partnership with Shubman Gill propelled India past 400, highlighting his value as a dependable batter in challenging overseas conditions.
At just 25 years old, he became the first Indian captain to score over 300 runs in an overseas Test series at that age. His innings also placed him in elite company — he’s now only the third Indian captain to register a 150-plus score in Test cricket before turning 26, joining the legendary MAK Pataudi (who achieved the feat twice) and Sachin Tendulkar.
Young Vaibhav Suryavanshi, fresh from his U-19 exploits, was spotted supporting Team India at Edgbaston. Suryavanshi recently blasted the third-fastest U-19 half-century, a 20-ball blitz, propelling India to a 2-1 ODI series lead against England. His explosive 86 off 31 balls, featuring six boundaries and nine sixes, showcased the talent that earned him IPL recognition.
