After Rishabh Pant's dismissal in the LSG vs. PBK IPL match, former Indian cricket team captain Sunil Gavaskar criticized his "stupid shot" and highlighted the importance of understanding the team's situation. Gavaskar's comments sparked controversy and he addressed them ahead of the game, stating he wishes he could have asked Pant if his aggressive batting was the reason for his "stupid shot." However, LSG ultimately lost the match by eight wickets.
During the third day of the third test at Lord's, India's Jadeja and Reddy put up a solid fight against England's bowlers and managed to reach a respectable total of 316-5 at tea time. However, England's Stokes proved to be a key player as he ran out Pant for 74 and caught Rahul for 100, boosting England's chances. Fans can follow the live commentary through various channels provided by BBC and get involved in the discussion using the hashtag #bbccricket. Former England captain, Sir Alastair Cook, praised Jofra Archer's pace and impact on the game.
KL Rahul completed his second hundred at Lord's in India's third Test against England. However, he soon fell to a lapse in concentration, giving India a shaky start at tea with a score of 316 for five. Nitish Reddy and Ravindra Jadeja survived a hostile spell from Jofra Archer in a session where runs were hard to come by. However, England's quick thinking skipper, Ben Stokes, dismissed Rishabh Pant right before lunch with a direct hit, ending his entertaining partnership with Rahul.
Indian opening batter KL Rahul continues his impressive form by scoring a century in the first inning of the third India-England Test at Lord’s. With this century, Rahul becomes only the second India batter to have scored multiple Test centuries at Lord’s, joining Dilip Vengsarkar. He also becomes the tenth Indian player to reach the milestone at the iconic cricket ground, which includes legends such as Vinoo Mankad, Sourav Ganguly, and Rahul Dravid.
Red Bull's decision to replace Christian Horner with Laurent Mekies may not be enough to convince Max Verstappen to stay with the team. Rumors suggest Verstappen played a role in Horner's exit and may even be using interest from Mercedes as leverage. With complaints about the team not taking his feedback seriously, Verstappen's contract may not be as secure as originally thought. As the reigning champion falls behind in the standings, it will be up to Mekies to address and rectify the issues Verstappen has raised.
In a crucial third day at Lord's, India's Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul's partnership was broken by a shambolic run-out due to miscommunication and an underestimation of Ben Stokes' fielding prowess. Despite a strong innings, Pant fell short in the final over, giving England the upper hand once again. With a strong start to the session and plans to bring in specific players to bowl to Pant, India's hopes of a big total were dashed, leaving Rahul with heavy responsibility for the remaining match.
In a thrilling match, MI New York defeated Texas Super Kings to advance to the final of the Major League Cricket. Their captain, Nicholas Pooran, expressed surprise at their victory after a rough start to the season. After a strong performance by their bowlers, aided by a few dropped catches from TSK, MI New York sealed the win in the last over with help from Kieron Pollard and Pooran.
Underdogs MI New York pulled off a stunning upset against Texas Super Kings to secure their spot in the final of Major League Cricket. Despite struggling in the early part of the tournament, MI New York made a strong comeback and dominated TSK in the semi-finals. The star performances of Nicholas Pooran and Kieron Pollard propelled MI New York to victory, with the team sealing their spot in the final with an over to spare.
The MLC 2025 playoffs are heating up as defending champions Washington Freedom face off against revitalized Texas Super Kings. With both teams determined to secure a spot in the final, the game is expected to be a thrilling showdown. Don't miss out on the action as these two top teams battle it out.
Tennis superstar Novak Djokovic faced a crushing defeat in the Wimbledon semi-finals against rising star Jannik Sinner, acknowledging that his age and physical wear and tear are catching up to him. Despite consistently reaching the semi-finals in recent years, Djokovic admits he cannot match the energy and fitness of younger players like Sinner and defending champion Carlos Alcaraz. Djokovic's loss marks his fifth consecutive defeat against Sinner, and he acknowledges that playing best-of-five matches has become a struggle for him physically. Overall, he accepts and embraces the reality of his physical decline, but vows to continue playing at Wimbledon in the future.