On International Olympic Day, June 23, ICC Chairman Jay Shah championed cricket’s Olympic return, promoting a healthier India through the ‘Let’s Move?’ campaign. He encouraged participation in sports like cricket to foster unity and well-being, echoing BCCI’s call for a united, healthier nation.
Manchester City showcased their dominance by thrashing Al Ain 6-0, securing their spot in the Club World Cup’s last 16, alongside Juventus, who defeated Wydad Casablanca 4-1. Real Madrid overcame an early red card to triumph over Pachuca 3-1, though the match was marred by allegations of a racist incident involving Antonio Rudiger.
On this day in 2013, India, captained by MS Dhoni, clinched the ICC Champions Trophy by defeating England in a thrilling final at Edgbaston. Reduced to 20 overs due to rain, India posted 129/7, thanks to Kohli and Jadeja’s crucial partnership.
Jasprit Bumrah etched his name in cricket history during the first Test against England, securing his 11th five-wicket haul in the World Test Championship, equaling Ravichandran Ashwin’s record. He also became the first Asian player to claim 150 Test wickets in SENA countries, surpassing Wasim Akram.
In the first Test against England, Prasidh Krishna had an expensive outing. He conceded runs at a high economy rate. Despite taking three wickets, he set an unwanted record. Jasprit Bumrah’s five-wicket haul helped India stay competitive. England scored 465 in response to India’s 471. India leads by 96 runs at the end of day three.
Jasprit Bumrah took five wickets in the first Test against England. He spoke about dropped catches and his focus on fitness over captaincy. Bumrah praised Harry Brook’s batting. India aims to build a big second-innings lead. At the end of Day 3, India led by 96 runs. KL Rahul and Shubman Gill were at the crease.
As Kirsty Coventry succeeds Thomas Bach as IOC president, Juan Antonio Samaranch Senior’s legacy is remembered on International Olympic Day (23 June). Despite his past ties to Franco’s regime and the Salt Lake City scandal, Samaranch is credited with rescuing the Olympics from financial ruin. His business acumen, including TV strategy and the TOP program, transformed the Games into a thriving entity.
India and England are locked in a thrilling first Test at Headingley, marked by Pant’s century and Bumrah’s record-equalling five-wicket haul. England responded strongly, but India fought back, setting up a tense Day 4. With India leading by 96 runs, the match hangs in the balance, promising more drama as weather and aggressive batting add to the excitement.
Harry Brook faced disappointment at Headingley, becoming the first batter in three years to be dismissed on 99 during the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Test against India. Despite Brook’s near-century, England’s innings concluded at 465, granting India a narrow six-run lead. By the end of Day 3, India reached 90/2, holding a 96-run lead as they head into Day 4.
Shubman Gill, in his Test captaincy debut, displayed a passionate leadership style reminiscent of Virat Kohli during the match against England. His animated celebration after a perceived dismissal of Joe Root, later overturned by DRS, sparked commentary about his transformed on-field demeanor.