England clinched the T20 series against the West Indies with a thrilling four-wicket victory in Bristol. Jos Buttler (47) and Harry Brook (34) set a strong foundation, while Jacob Bethell’s explosive 26 and Tom Banton’s unbeaten 30 sealed the win.
Kylian Mbappé’s stellar performance led France to a Nations League third-place victory, defeating Germany 2-0. Mbappé scored his 50th goal for France and assisted Michael Olise’s late goal, securing the win after Aurélien Tchouaméni set up Mbappé’s opener. Earlier, Spain and Portugal fans enjoyed Munich’s hospitality, sampling local cuisine amidst a relaxed atmosphere before their final match.
Piyush Chawla voiced his support for the new-look Indian squad for the England tour, emphasizing their experience in handling match situations despite limited international exposure. He spoke at Rinku Singh’s engagement ceremony, where Praveen Kumar also extended his best wishes. This England tour marks the start of India’s WTC cycle under Shubman Gill, following the retirement of key players.
Aiden Markram dismisses concerns about past failures as South Africa prepares to face Australia in the World Test Championship final at Lord’s. Despite previous heartbreaks, including a recent T20 World Cup loss, Markram asserts the team is focused and eager for the challenge.
Cricketer Rinku Singh and MP Priya Saroj celebrated their wedding in Lucknow with a grand ceremony. A heartwarming video captured Priya dancing joyfully while a shy Rinku cheered her on. The event, attended by prominent figures from cricket and politics, followed an engagement ceremony and a visit to a temple for blessings, marking the start of their new journey.
Former England cricketer Alec Stewart has praised young Indian batter Sai Sudharsan, highlighting his potential to fill the void left by Virat Kohli in Test cricket. Stewart emphasized Sudharsan’s quick learning, diverse shot selection, and adaptability to English conditions, noting his successful stint with Surrey.
Heinrich Klaasen, the South African cricketer, announced his retirement from international cricket due to uncertainties following coaching changes and disagreements with Cricket South Africa regarding participation in major T20 leagues. He desired to play until the 2027 World Cup but couldn’t reach an agreement, also citing the need to spend more time with his family after years of extensive travel.
Cricket enthusiasts anticipate a thrilling clash between Australia and South Africa in the ICC World Test Championship final at Lord’s, spotlighting the duel between Steve Smith and Kagiso Rabada. Smith has scored 128 runs against Rabada in past encounters.
Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini clinched their first French Open women’s doubles title, defeating Anna Danilina and Aleksandra Krunic. Errani secured her second French Open doubles title and sixth major overall, also winning the mixed doubles.
