After setting a massive 608-run target, Team India turned to their bowlers to deliver a much-needed win. Wet conditions on the final day delayed play, but when England resumed at 72 for 3, it was a matter of time before India claimed the four remaining wickets. Akash Deep and Washington Sundar were the stars, taking crucial wickets of key players to give India a strong chance of levelling the series. Ravindra Jadeja's quick over also allowed for one more over before lunch, which proved to be the decisive moment when Sundar dismissed a stunned Ben Stokes to break a crucial partnership.
India's Mohammed Siraj was on fire on the fourth morning of the Lord's Test, taking two crucial wickets in quick succession and setting the tone for the day. He first dismissed Ben Duckett with a well-executed short ball that was caught by Jasprit Bumrah and then got Ollie Pope out LBW with the help of Shubman Gill's review. The Indian team was visibly pumped up and made their intentions clear as they quickly dismissed a struggling England middle order.
During the third Test between England and India, England's Zak Crawley was hit on the hand by a delivery from Jasprit Bumrah. However, unlike Saturday evening where he required treatment, Crawley was able to continue playing without receiving any medical attention. Follow live coverage of the match, available to UK users only.
Yashasvi Jaiswal stepped up for Team India in the ongoing Test match against England at Lord's, grabbing a sharp catch at gully to dismiss opener Zak Crawley. Jaiswal, who has been facing criticism for his fieldwork, redeemed himself with the brilliant catch. The catch came after a tense moment on day 3, when Crawley's time-wasting tactics sparked a heated exchange with Indian skipper Virat Kohli. The incident reflects the rising intensity between the two sides in the ongoing Test series.
Real Salt Lake secured their fourth consecutive game without a loss after defeating the Houston Dynamo 1-0 on Saturday night. William Agada, who was acquired in a trade with Minnesota earlier this year, scored the lone goal of the match in the 42nd minute. Rafael Cabral's impressive performance with four saves helped RSL maintain their lead and clinch the win. The team's solid defense, with five shutouts this season, has been a key factor in their recent success. With this victory, RSL is now 7-10-4 for the season, while Houston falls to a record of 7-10-5.
Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has remarked that the heated exchange between India skipper Shubman Gill and England's Zak Crawley in the last over of Saturday's play is an inevitable part of the game. Despite debates over lines being crossed, both sides showed intense determination in the face of competition, with England bowling coach Tim Southee downplaying the incident at the post-match press conference. As the Test match between India and England at Lord's continues, tensions rise as players push themselves to the limit.
It's day four at Lord's and the series between England and India is tied at 1-1. With only two runs needed to level the scores after their first innings, England's Ollie Pope prepares to face off against India's Siraj. Fans can tune in to BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra for live commentary and engage with the game through #bbccricket, via WhatsApp at 03301231826 or text at 81111 (UK only).
In a spectacular upset, 47-year-old jockey Neil Callan guided 66-1 long shot No Half Measures to victory in the prestigious July Cup. The surprise win came as a shock to many, as racing powerhouses Godolphin and Coolmore are typically the ones to dominate such prestigious events. Callan, who had been struggling with a string of unsuccessful rides, was in disbelief as he crossed the finish line with No Half Measures, making for a truly remarkable and unexpected story in the world of horse racing.
During India's second innings at Lord's, opener Shubman Gill lost his temper and shouted a profanity-laced remark at England's Zak Crawley, which was caught on the stump microphone. This came after Crawley repeatedly held up play and frustrated the Indian fielders. Tensions escalated when Jasprit Bumrah's aggressive bouncer hit Crawley, leading to a heated exchange of words and mocking gestures from both teams. The day ended with England finishing at 2/0, while India equalized their first innings score of 387.
On the third day of the Lord's test match between India and England, tensions rose as Tim Southee criticized Shubman Gill for his behavior towards England opener Zak Crawley. Gill had been seen mouthing expletives towards Crawley, and India's team showed sarcasm when Crawley called for physio treatment. Southee later defended his statement, claiming that the series has been played in good spirits so far. India's captain, KL Rahul, also weighed in on the matter, stating that the exchange was just a part of the game and that India's intensity not solely dependent on it.