Irfan Pathan has criticized Jasprit Bumrah’s absence from the second Test against England, questioning the workload management approach when the team needs him most. Pathan urges selectors to prepare for a future without Bumrah and Shami in Test cricket, emphasizing the need for stability and continuity for younger bowlers.
During the second Test match at Edgbaston, Ben Stokes and Yashasvi Jaiswal had a heated exchange. This happened when Jaiswal took a quick single. Jaiswal responded sharply to Stokes’ words. Jaiswal, who scored a century in the previous Test, reached his half-century. England chose to bowl after winning the toss. They kept the same team.
Tom Moody and Ravi Shastri have criticized India’s team selection for the second Test against England, questioning the decision to rest Jasprit Bumrah and prioritize all-rounders over specialist batsmen. Despite Jaiswal’s impressive unbeaten 62, India’s batting lineup is under scrutiny after losing two wickets before lunch. Shastri expressed disbelief at Bumrah’s exclusion after a week’s rest.
Wimbledon 2025 witnessed upsets on the court as several seeded players lost in the opening round. John Cena’s presence in the stands created a buzz after the celebrity was seen with Shay Shariatzadeh. Other celebrities like Stuart Broad, David Beckham, and Maria Sharapova were also in attendance on the first day.
Former Australian captain Aaron Finch has criticized India’s team selection for the second Test against England, questioning the exclusion of Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav. Finch expressed surprise at benching Bumrah, considering him the world’s best bowler. Shubman Gill cited workload management for Bumrah’s absence and the desire for batting depth as reasons for not including Kuldeep.
Manolo Marquez’s tenure as Indian football coach has concluded by mutual consent. While his appointment followed successes in the Indian Super League, India struggled under his leadership, securing only one win in eight matches. A recent loss to Hong Kong in the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers added to the disappointment.
Former India coach Ravi Shastri expressed surprise at Jasprit Bumrah’s exclusion from the crucial second Test against England. Shastri emphasized that captain and coach should decide the playing XI. He questioned Sai Sudharsan’s dropping and felt for Kuldeep Yadav’s continued wait. England chose to field first after winning the toss at Edgbaston.
Indian Grandmaster Praggnanandhaa suggests top chess players like Carlsen and Nakamura are shifting away from classical chess due to its demanding preparation and mental fatigue. He highlights the extensive opening preparation required in classical games, contrasting it with the freedom of freestyle chess. Praggnanandhaa acknowledges his preference for faster formats but emphasizes classical chess remains fundamental.
Nasser Hussain has criticised India’s team selection for the second Test, highlighting the absence of key players like Ashwin, Shami, Kohli and Rohit. He feels India has panicked after the Headingley loss, making too many changes and weakening their bowling attack by prioritising batting depth.
Hasin Jahan, estranged wife of cricketer Mohammed Shami, alleges financial neglect and accuses him of ruining her life after she gave up her career post-marriage. The Calcutta High Court has directed Shami to pay Rs 4 lakh monthly as interim maintenance, Rs 1.5 lakh for Jahan and Rs 2.5 lakh for their daughter, deeming it ‘just, fair and reasonable’.