Sunil Gavaskar lauded Shubman Gill’s impressive 754 runs, acknowledging it surpassed his own achievements. Gavaskar presented Gill with a special shirt and autographed cap. The event followed Gill’s tactical brilliance with Mohammed Siraj, dismissing Zak Crawley. Gavaskar also reminisced about his lucky jacket from the Gabba Test.
A social media clash erupted after Kevin Pietersen claimed Test batting was tougher 20 years ago, listing legendary bowlers and challenging fans to name modern equivalents. Michael Vaughan countered, asserting current bowlers are equally skilled. He highlighted India’s seamers, Australia’s trio, and South Africa’s Rabada and Jansen, praising the competitiveness of recent Test cricket and the quality of today’s bowlers.
Yashasvi Jaiswal’s brilliant century powered India to a commanding position on Day 3 of the Oval Test. His 118, along with crucial contributions from Akash Deep and Ravindra Jadeja, helped India set England a daunting target of 374. Jaiswal expressed confidence in India’s chances, highlighting the spicy wicket and the team’s intent to fight.
AB de Villiers, at 41, showcased his enduring brilliance by scoring a match-winning century in the World Championship of Legends final, leading South Africa Champions to victory over Pakistan Champions. Following the win, de Villiers joined Wayne Parnell in recreating the viral “aura farming” dance, delighting fans.
During the fifth Test between India and England, Google CEO Sundar Pichai surprised fans by joining the commentary box alongside Harsha Bhogle. Pichai shared his childhood cricket memories and admiration for Gavaskar and Sachin. Coincidentally, Washington Sundar’s counterattack coincided with Pichai’s commentary, adding a delightful twist to the day’s events. He also predicted a 2-2 series tie.
Akash Deep’s maiden half-century and his century partnership with Yashasvi Jaiswal propelled India to 189 for three at lunch on Day 3 of the final Test against England. Akash Deep’s aggressive 66 off 94 balls, marked by boundaries and powerful slogs, earned him appreciation from teammates and praise for his contribution. Jaiswal remained unbeaten on 85, solidifying India’s position.
SummerSlam 2025 Night 1 witnessed Seth Rollins’ shocking Money in the Bank cash-in on CM Punk, stealing the World Heavyweight Title. Roman Reigns and Jey Uso triumphed over Breakker and Reed, while McIntyre and Paul defeated Jelly Roll and Orton. Flair and Bliss captured the Women’s Tag Team Titles, and Stratton retained her title against Cargill. And finally, Sami Zayn outlasted Karrion Kross in a singles bout.
Washington Sundar and Prasidh Krishna’s unbeaten 39-run partnership set a record for India, with Sundar scoring all the runs. Jaiswal’s century, along with half-centuries from Akash Deep, Jadeja, and Sundar, propelled India to set a 374-run target against England. Siraj dismissed Zak Crawley late in the day, giving India an early breakthrough as England closed play at 50 for one.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially banned participation in future World Championship of Legends tournaments, citing biased treatment from WCL following India Legends’ withdrawal from their semi-final match against Pakistan. The PCB criticised WCL’s response as hypocritical, accusing them of prioritising political and commercial interests over sporting neutrality and fair play.
