Shubman Gill’s celebration reflected the emotion of the moment. After reaching the three-figure mark, he let out a roar, raised his helmet high in the air, took a bow towards the crowd, and kissed his bat — a sequence that captured the pride, relief, and joy of the achievement.
India’s team selection for the Edgbaston Test has sparked criticism, most notably resting Jasprit Bumrah despite trailing in the series. Dale Steyn sarcastically questioned the decision, comparing it to benching Cristiano Ronaldo. The absence of the top-ranked bowler, along with other selection choices, has raised concerns about India’s chances of leveling the series.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi achieved a milestone. He scored the second-fastest fifty for India in Under-19 ODIs. He reached the landmark in just 20 balls against England. Rishabh Pant holds the record with an 18-ball fifty. Suryavanshi smashed 86 runs with six fours and nine sixes. He has consistently performed well in the series.
Magnus Carlsen and Gukesh Dommaraju’s rivalry intensifies at the SuperUnited Rapid & Blitz in Zagreb, fueled by Carlsen’s dismissive remarks about Gukesh’s rapid and blitz capabilities. Carlsen, returning to Zagreb after missing last year due to his mother’s passing, aims to dominate in his preferred formats against a world-class field including Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, and Caruana.
Kuldeep Yadav’s exclusion from the second Test against England has sparked criticism, with Dodda Ganesh sarcastically suggesting he focus on Ranji Trophy batting to regain favor. This omission highlights concerns about India’s over-reliance on all-rounders, sidelining specialist bowlers like Kuldeep, who has consistently performed well when given opportunities.
Rishabh Pant’s aggressive batting approach led to his dismissal on Day 1 of the Edgbaston Test, impacting India’s momentum. Despite his recent strong form, including a standout performance in the previous match and a high ICC ranking, Pant’s misjudged shot selection proved costly.
Nitish Kumar Reddy fell victim to a sharp delivery. Chris Woakes dismissed him for 1. This dismissal changed the game. India were 208 for 4 when Reddy came in. Woakes’s ball seamed in sharply. It crashed into the off stump. England picked up two quick wickets. Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 87. Shubman Gill was at the crease on 64.
Virat Kohli, recently retired from Test cricket, was seen in London with his wife Anushka Sharma as India and England continue their Test series. India, led by Shubman Gill, trails 0-1, making changes for the second Test at Edgbaston where England chose to bowl first. England wears black armbands to honor Wayne Larkins.
Ben Stokes ignited Edgbaston with a fiery send-off to Yashasvi Jaiswal after dismissing him for 87, following an earlier heated exchange. Jaiswal, who was fresh off a century, looked set for another ton before Stokes’ crucial breakthrough.
