Carlos Alcaraz continued his Wimbledon quest, defeating Oliver Tarvet in straight sets. Aryna Sabalenka overcame Marie Bouzkova, avoiding the upsets that plagued other top seeds. Emma Raducanu surprised even herself with a dominant win over Marketa Vondrousova. All this came in front of royalty and celebrities such as Priyanka Chopra Jonas and John Cena.
Steve Smith is set to rejoin the Australian lineup for the second Test against the West Indies in Grenada after recovering from a finger injury. His return is a significant boost as Australia aims to secure a series victory. Smith will modify his fielding position to avoid the slips, while the West Indies celebrate Kraigg Brathwaite’s 100th Test match.
Captain Shubman Gill’s unbeaten century, coupled with Ravindra Jadeja’s support, propelled India to 310/5 on Day 1 at Edgbaston. Former England pacer Steven Finn noted the shortened boundaries, linking it to England’s ‘Bazball’ approach. Gill’s captaincy and Jaiswal’s aggressive start put India in a strong position despite Woakes’ early breakthroughs.
Bangladesh suffered a shocking collapse in the first ODI against Sri Lanka, losing seven wickets for five runs. Chasing 245, they crumbled from 100 for 1 to 167 all out, handing Sri Lanka a 77-run victory. Wanindu Hasaranga’s 4 for 10 and Charith Asalanka’s century were pivotal for Sri Lanka.
Shubman Gill etched his name in cricket history, becoming only the second Indian captain to score centuries in both the first and second Tests in England. Following his 147 at Headingley, Gill’s unbeaten 114 at Edgbaston led India to 310/5, showcasing exceptional leadership under pressure.
Ravi Shastri lauded Shubman Gill’s disciplined century against England, highlighting his improved defence and control. Gill’s unbeaten 114, along with a crucial partnership with Ravindra Jadeja, helped India reach 310/5 at stumps on Day 1. Experts emphasise the importance of India capitalising on this foundation to avoid a collapse and aim for a substantial total on Day 2.
Yashasvi Jaiswal supported Shubman Gill’s captaincy and team selections after India’s strong batting performance on Day 1 of the second Test against England. Gill’s unbeaten century, along with Jaiswal’s aggressive 87, helped India reach 310 for 5. Jaiswal praised Gill’s clarity and batting prowess, highlighting the team’s positive batting environment despite Bumrah’s absence.
Shubman Gill’s masterful, unbeaten 114 led India to 310-5 on the opening day of the second Test against England. Yashasvi Jaiswal contributed a fluent 87. Gill and Ravindra Jadeja’s unbroken 99-run partnership steadied the innings after quick wickets threatened India’s progress. England’s Chris Woakes acknowledged Gill’s impressive performance, while Ben Stokes’ decision to bowl first aimed to exploit early conditions.
Wimbledon 2025 witnessed top seeds Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka securing their third-round berths after a turbulent start. Alcaraz defeated British wildcard Oliver Tarvet, while Sabalenka overcame a tough challenge from Marie Bouzkova. Joao Fonseca, the rising Brazilian star, continued his impressive run.
Shubman Gill stamps authority with an unbeaten ton on a day when India’s Playing XI hogged a lot of limelight in Edgbaston. The visitors made as many as three changes to their team sheet. While Jasprit Bumrah’s absence also raised eyebrows, it was the obsession with batting depth that was the major talking point.