Shubman Gill’s impressive innings of 147 was cut short on Day 4 of the first Test against England, as he was dismissed by Brydon Carse. Gill, who is captaining India in Tests for the first time, had led India’s charge with his century.
Ahead of day four of the first Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Test, Stuart Broad suggests India holds a slight advantage over England. Despite Ollie Pope’s century and Harry Brook’s near-century, Jasprit Bumrah’s five-wicket haul gave India a narrow lead. KL Rahul’s steady innings further extended it.
Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli, admired for their parenting, prioritize a balanced upbringing for their children, Vamika and Akaay. Anushka emphasized in an old interview the importance of love, respect, and shared responsibilities within the family unit. The couple aims to shield their children from social media’s glare, allowing them to choose their online presence later.
Prithvi Shaw, the Mumbai opener, seeks to transfer to Maharashtra as a professional player, requesting a No Objection Certificate from the MCA. Dropped from the Ranji Trophy due to fitness concerns, Shaw aims to revive his career after a stint with Northamptonshire. Despite past criticisms and IPL auction setbacks, he remains determined to prove his worth.
Dinesh Karthik has lauded Jasprit Bumrah’s exceptional performance in the first Test against England, calling him a “Kohinoor diamond.” Karthik emphasized Bumrah’s versatility and intelligence, highlighting his ability to deliver with any ball and his knack for understanding batsmen. He suggested a special contract for Bumrah, deeming him a “national treasure” and crucial to India’s bowling attack across all formats.
Despite multiple dropped catches off his bowling in the Leeds Test, Jasprit Bumrah maintained a positive attitude, explaining that he plays cricket to enjoy himself. He took five wickets in England’s first innings and displayed understanding towards the fielders, attributing the dropped chances to challenging weather conditions.
Leeds is experiencing a typical English day with a mix of sunshine, clouds, and moderate winds. Scattered showers are expected to pass through, potentially causing brief delays at Headingley. However, conditions are predicted to improve in the afternoon, with showers fading and brighter skies emerging, leading to a pleasant end to the day’s play with comfortable weather.
Nasser Hussain lauded Jasprit Bumrah’s bowling prowess, drawing comparisons to the legendary Shane Warne. He emphasized Bumrah’s unique skill and expressed hope for his continued fitness. Bumrah’s impressive five-wicket haul in the first innings left Hussain spellbound, predicting he would be a significant threat to England.
Sourav Ganguly has urged fellow Indian pacers to support Jasprit Bumrah in the ongoing Test series against England. Ganguly emphasised Bumrah’s adaptability across formats but noted the lack of support from other bowlers like Shardul Thakur, Prasidh Krishna, and Mohammed Siraj.
Washington Freedom secured their fourth consecutive victory in MLC 2025, defeating Texas Super Kings in a high-scoring chase. Mitch Owen’s explosive 89 and Andries Gous’s unbeaten 80 propelled Freedom past TSK’s 220/6, despite Faf du Plessis’s earlier 69. Crucial dropped catches and expensive overs ultimately cost TSK the game, as Freedom climbed to second place in the standings.