Ahead of his back surgery, Cameron Green received reassuring words from Jasprit Bumrah, who had undergone a similar procedure. Bumrah’s comeback and performance inspired Green, boosting his confidence. Green, now recovered, is set to play in the WTC Final as a specialist batter, potentially batting at No. 3 for Australia.
Team India gears up for the crucial Test series against England with an important training session in Beckenham. Led by Shubman Gill and coached by Gautam Gambhir, the squad is acclimatising to English conditions before a scheduled rest day. The team’s preparation includes warm-up drills and sprint sessions, setting the stage for the first Test at Headingley.
In an MPL 2025 match, Raigad Royals’ Harsh Mogaveera suffered a freak run-out against Puneri Bappa. After the wicket-keeper’s throw hit the stumps at the striker’s end, the ball ricocheted to the non-striker’s end, dislodging the bails and finding Mogaveera short of his ground. This bizarre dismissal has quickly gone viral, stunning players and fans alike.
Indian cricketer Rinku Singh and Samajwadi Party MP Priya Saroj celebrated their engagement in a lavish ceremony in Lucknow, attended by prominent political figures like Akhilesh Yadav and Jaya Bachchan. The couple’s union blends the worlds of sports and politics, marking a significant moment as they embark on their journey together.
Indian athletes dominated the Taiwan Open, securing multiple gold medals on the final day. Vithya Ramraj, Rohit Yadav, Pooja, Annu Rani and Krishan Kumar all triumphed in their respective events. Yashas Palaksha earned a silver with a personal best in the 400m hurdles. Pooja and Krishan Kumar also set new championship records in the 800m races, highlighting India’s strong performance.
Ravichandran Ashwin found himself embroiled in controversy during a TNPL 2025 match after being dismissed LBW. Disagreeing with the umpire’s decision, Ashwin engaged in a heated argument, which was captured on video and went viral. Replays suggested the ball might have pitched outside leg, adding fuel to the debate as Dindigul Dragons suffered a batting collapse and a heavy defeat.
The Portuguese skipper was in tears after his side beat Spain in the final of the UEFA Nations League on Sunday. The 40-year-old watched on from the sidelines as his team prevailed over the defending champions in the penalty shootout. After finishing the game 2-2 after extra-time, Portugal won the shootout 5-3.
Sunil Gavaskar expressed grief over the Bengaluru stadium stampede that killed 11 during RCB’s IPL celebration. He acknowledged the intense emotions of RCB fans after 18 years of waiting, noting their slogan became a burden. Gavaskar empathised with fans seeking a glimpse of their heroes, highlighting the deep connection between fans and players.
A Big Cricket League match in Surat witnessed a bizarre incident when batter Chirag Gandhi, on 98, hit his stumps, but the bail miraculously remained in place. Despite the lucky break, UP Brij Stars failed to chase MP Tigers’ 239-run target. Gandhi remained unbeaten on 101, but his team fell short, highlighting cricket’s unpredictable nature.
Carlos Alcaraz triumphed over Jannik Sinner in the longest French Open final in history, winning 4-6, 6-7, 6-4, 7-6, 7-6 after five hours and 29 minutes. Down two sets and three championship points, Alcaraz staged a stunning comeback, capturing his fifth Grand Slam title at just 22. This first major final in their rivalry delivered a generational classic.