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JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL Former Indian batter Aakash Chopra on Saturday questioned Gautam Gambhir’s performance as head coach of the Indian men’s team, particularly highlighting India’s underwhelming results in Test cricket under his leadership. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Chopra said Gambhir at under immense pressure due to the team’s performance in red-ball cricket. “There is a lot of pressure on Gautam Gambhir. The pressure is absolutely mounting,” Chopra said. “If you look at his performances in red-ball cricket, you’ll find that he hasn’t won many matches,” he added.  Chopra emphasised that Gambhir cannot escape accountability for the team’s red-ball…

JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah’s participation in the second Test against England, set to begin on July two at Edgbaston, remains uncertain, Indian media reported on Sunday. According to a report, he has taken part in an optional training session with the team and bowled for approximately 30 minutes. Before arriving in England, Indian media had reported that Bumrah was expected to play only three of the five Tests in the series due to workload management and that he had already informed the coaching staff and team management of this plan. Head coach Gautam Gambhir had…

JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL West Indies head coach Daren Sammy has been fined by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for publicly criticising third umpire Adrian Holdstock following a string of controversial decisions during the opening Test against Australia at Kensington Oval. The ICC, in a statement released late Friday, confirmed that Sammy was found in violation of Article 2.7 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which addresses “public criticism or inappropriate comment” about match officials or decisions. As a result, Sammy has been docked 15% of his match fee and handed one demerit point, marking his first offence in the…

INDIA CRICKET Jaiswal withdrew his request to switch domestic sides from Mumbai to Goa. © AFP Yashasvi Jaiswal will continue to represent Mumbai. The 23-year-old opener, who had earlier sought a No Objection Certificate (NOC) – presumably to move to Goa – has now withdrawn his request. The Mumbai Cricket Association approved his withdrawal on Monday (June 30). “The Apex Council has approved the withdrawal of the No Objection Certificate (NOC) that had been earlier requested by Yashasvi Jaiswal to represent another state. He will continue to be available for Mumbai,” the MCA said in a statement. Association president Ajinkya…

Surrey hit their highest score in county cricket history against Durham on Monday, with a mammoth 820-9 declared aided by a triple century from Dom Sibley and tons from Dan Lawrence, Will Jacks and Sam Curran.Surrey’s previous highest total in their 180-year history was 811 at The Oval back in 1899, but the home batters ripped into Durham’s attack in a County Championship first innings onslaught that lasted five sessions. Sibley, the former England opener, hit 305 from 475 balls in a knock that included 29 fours and two sixes.He was joined for big partnerships by other familiar England faces,…

JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL Pakistan Shaheens are expected to take part in the upcoming Top End T20 series, scheduled to be held in Darwin, Australia, from August 14 to 24, according to sources familiar with the matter. Sources confirmed that the Shaheens will first tour England in July and could then travel to Australia to participate in the regional T20 tournament. The team also featured in last year’s edition of the Darwin-based event and is now likely to return for a second consecutive year. The Top End T20 series is expected to include four teams, with Nepal already confirming their…

Jay Shah, Chairman of the ICC, reflected that the Indian audience numbers were a testament to the continued popularity of the most traditional format of the game. “The remarkable viewership numbers for the ICC World Test Championship Final, across both broadcast and digital platforms, are a powerful testament to the appeal of high-quality Test cricket and the elevated context of the WTC Final,” said Shah. “This format continues to command a loyal and passionate global following and remains an integral part of our sport’s identity. “What makes this success even more special is the enthusiasm shown by fans in regions…

INDIA TOUR OF ENGLAND, 2025 Even though a full week separates the second Test from India’s defeat in Leeds, the tight turnaround to the third Test at Lord’s has prompted the management to consider holding Bumrah back ©Getty India have no fitness concerns around Jasprit Bumrah, but they’re still weighing whether to unleash their premier quick at Edgbaston. The 31-year-old’s participation has been the subject of intense discussion, with a pre-series agreement in place to feature him in just three of the five Tests. Even though a full week separates the second Test from India’s defeat in Leeds, the tight…

JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL Australia Champions have announced a star-studded squad for the second season of the World Championship of Legends (WCL), which will be held in the United Kingdom from July 18 to August 2, 2025. The squad features several big names from Australian cricket, including legendary fast bowler Brett Lee, explosive opener Chris Lynn, and experienced batter Shaun Marsh. Other key players include Ben Cutting, Moises Henriques, Peter Siddle, Nathan Coulter-Nile, and D’Arcy Short, making Australia one of the most balanced and dangerous teams in the competition. Speaking about his return to the field, Brett Lee expressed his…

The All England Lawn Tennis Club, London CNN  —  Wimbledon baked in its hottest-ever opening day on Monday, but the unprecedented London heat didn’t stop players from putting on a show on the grass. Even before midday, temperatures near the grounds rose to 29.7 degrees Celsius (85.5 degrees Fahrenheit), according to the Met Office, surpassing the 2001 tournament for the warmest opening day in the grand slam’s 147-year history. Highs of 33 or 34 degrees Celsius (around 93 degrees Fahrenheit) are expected on Monday and Tuesday, edging towards Wimbledon’s hottest day in history – 35.7 degrees C (96.3 degrees F)…