Sourav Ganguly has firmly dismissed any interest in entering politics, but remains open to coaching the Indian cricket team in the future. While praising current coach Gautam Gambhir’s passion and straightforward approach, Ganguly emphasized the importance of giving Gambhir time to grow in the role.
Jasprit Bumrah’s exceptional bowling performance, claiming 3/48, stood out amidst India’s challenging day against England in the Leeds Test. He dismissed key batsmen, including Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, and Joe Root. Sanjay Manjrekar lauded Bumrah’s impact, comparing him to Sir Richard Hadlee for his ability to consistently create wicket-taking opportunities.
Sourav Ganguly believes it will be challenging for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to maintain fitness and secure spots in India’s 2027 ODI World Cup squad, considering their age and limited ODI opportunities. Ganguly acknowledged Kohli’s irreplaceable caliber and praised Yuvraj Singh’s exceptional white-ball performance, regretting his limited Test opportunities due to a strong batting lineup.
Rohit Sharma shared the details of his romantic proposal to Ritika Sajdeh, recounting how he surprised her at his childhood cricket ground under the guise of getting ice cream. He revealed that he proposed on the pitch, a moment captured by a friend.
Rishabh Pant’s audacious 134 against England in the Leeds Test has drawn high praise. Ravi Shastri lauded Pant’s unique approach, describing him as a ‘box office’ player with his own ‘computer’ for calculating risks. Pant’s recovery from a severe car accident added emotional weight to his innings, celebrated with a somersault.
Rishabh Pant’s magnificent century at Headingley, surpassing MS Dhoni’s record, was marred by a late innings collapse for India. Pant’s 134, along with centuries from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill, propelled India to 471. However, a sudden loss of wickets saw England’s Josh Tongue and Ben Stokes restrict India.
Rishabh Pant captivated Headingley with a stunning century and an unexpected somersault celebration, overshadowing his impressive innings. His audacious move drew admiration from teammates and former cricketers like Dinesh Karthik and Ravi Shastri. Pant’s explosive innings, coupled with Shubman Gill’s 147, propelled India past 400, but it was the fearless flip that truly defined the moment, embodying Pant’s unique spirit.
Neeraj Chopra clinched his first Diamond League title in Paris after an impressive 88.16m opening throw, triumphing over Germany’s Julian Weber. This victory marks Neeraj’s first DL title in two years, since Lausanne 2023. Looking ahead, Neeraj is set to compete in Ostrava and the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic in Bengaluru, expressing excitement about promoting javelin in India.
Rishabh Pant’s words and batting display grabbed attention at Headingley. His aggressive 134 and stump mic comments went viral. Sachin Tendulkar praised Pant’s innovative shot-making. Shubman Gill also scored a century. Their partnership helped India reach a substantial total. Jasprit Bumrah’s wickets kept India in control despite England’s fightback led by Ollie Pope.
