Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the 14-year-old Indian U-19 opener, is making waves in the Youth ODIs against England U-19. He recently smashed 86 off just 31 balls, including nine sixes, and is currently the leading run-scorer for India in the series.
Britain’s Oliver Tarvet, ranked 733rd, described his Wimbledon match against Carlos Alcaraz as the “most special day” despite his defeat. The US college student, who won hearts with his tenacious play, has no immediate plans to turn professional. Defending champion Alcaraz praised Tarvet’s passion and work ethic.
Wimbledon, renowned for its strict all-white dress code since the Victorian era, has faced controversies and undergone occasional updates. The All England Club eased restrictions in 2023, allowing dark-colored undershorts to address concerns about menstruation.
India’s decision to rest Jasprit Bumrah for the second Test against England has drawn criticism, especially from former players like Kumar Sangakkara, Ravi Shastri and Dale Steyn. With India trailing 0-1 in the series, the team management’s decision to stick to a pre-decided plan of resting Bumrah has raised questions about their approach to crucial matches and team selection strategy.
Magnus Carlsen, after the first day of the SuperUnited Croatia Rapid & Blitz 2025, acknowledged Gukesh’s improvement but stated he’s yet to be truly impressed by the young Indian chess players. He praised Praggnanandhaa’s recent classical tournament wins, highlighting his consistent performance.
D Gukesh, the reigning World Chess Champion, defied Magnus Carlsen’s pre-tournament skepticism by sharing the lead with him after Day 1 of the SuperUnited Croatia Rapid & Blitz 2025. Despite Carlsen’s assessment of Gukesh as a weaker player in rapid and blitz formats, the young Indian Grandmaster showcased his skills with key victories.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s explosive 86 off 31 balls propelled India U-19 to a four-wicket victory over England U-19. The 14-year-old’s innings included nine sixes, setting a new record for an Indian batter in youth ODIs. His 20-ball fifty is the second-fastest by an Indian in this format, contributing significantly to India chasing down the target of 269 in a rain-shortened match.
Concerns arose at Edgbaston regarding the unusually short and asymmetrical boundary dimensions for the second Test, with some boundaries seemingly 5-10m shorter than usual. This sparked speculation about whether the adjustments favored England’s aggressive batting approach against India’s spin attack, reminiscent of the 2019 World Cup controversy when India faced similar boundary issues at the same venue.
Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal shone brightly on Day 1 of the second Test against England, earning accolades from cricket legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Yuvraj Singh. Their impressive partnership helped India recover from early setbacks, with Gill’s unbeaten century and Jaiswal’s fluent knock putting India in a commanding position at stumps. Gill’s captaincy and batting prowess were particularly praised.
