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Two-time Olympic gold medallist Caster Semenya secured a partial victory in her long legal battle over athletics sex eligibility rules on Thursday (Jul 10), as the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled that her right to a fair hearing was violated by the Swiss Federal Supreme Court. The ECHR court declared that the Switzerland-based court failed to properly review Semenya’s appeal from 2020, where she had challenged World Athletics’ decision that restricted her from participating in women’s events of 800m unless she reduced her natural testosterone levels.&nbsp;Semenya, a South African-based sprinter, was born with differences of sexual development (DSD), a condition that causes female athletes to have naturally higher levels of testosterone. These hormone levels, according to World Athletics, provide a boost, giving such athletes an 'unfair advantage.' Now, let's understand what DSD is.<h2>What is Difference in Sexual Development (DSD)?</h2>Males are naturally born with 'XY' chromosomes and females with 'XX' chromosomes. But in some rare occurrences, some are born with different classifications of chromosomes that don't fit the usual ones. One such condition is known as DSD (differences of sexual development), a rare biological condition where a female is born with a reproductive structure that doesn’t fit either male or female.&nbsp;In Caster Semenya’s case, she was assigned female at birth and has always identified as a woman. However, it was later revealed that she has XY chromosomes, which are found in males. She also has no uterus or ovaries, but instead, internal testes, which are a result of her specific DSD condition. Internal testes are male reproductive organs that develop inside the body, which leads to naturally higher testosterone levels.<h2>How does higher testosterone play a role?</h2>Testosterone is a hormone that affects human muscles, stamina, and endurance. Athletes with naturally higher testosterone levels have an edge, particularly in speed- and stamina-based sports like sprinting. Due to the same reason, World Athletics introduced rules in 2019 requiring athletes to reduce their testosterone levels through medication to compete in certain female events, a decision that ended Semenya’s participation in the Olympics.&nbsp;However, if higher testosterone levels are considered an unfair advantage, then factors like height and longer limbs should also fall under the same category. Since all these qualities occur naturally, it is high time the International Olympic Committee (IOC) clearly define what truly means an unfair advantage..

Semenya, a South African-based sprinter, was born with Differences of Sexual Development (DSD), a condition that causes female athletes to have naturally higher levels of testosterone. 

Two-time Olympic gold medallist Caster Semenya secured a partial victory in her long legal battle over athletics sex eligibility rules on Thursday (Jul 10), as the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled that her right to a fair hearing was violated by the Swiss Federal Supreme Court. The ECHR court declared that the Switzerland-based court failed to properly review Semenya’s appeal from 2020, where she had challenged World Athletics’ decision that restricted her from participating in women’s events of 800m unless she reduced her natural testosterone levels. Semenya, a South African-based sprinter, was born with differences of sexual development (DSD), a condition that causes female athletes to have naturally higher levels of testosterone. These hormone levels, according to World Athletics, provide a boost, giving such athletes an 'unfair advantage.' Now, let's understand what DSD is. What is Difference in Sexual Development (DSD)? Males are naturally born with 'XY' chromosomes and females with 'XX' chromosomes. But in some rare occurrences, some are born with different classifications of chromosomes that don't fit the usual ones. One such condition is known as DSD (differences of sexual development), a rare biological condition where a female is born with a reproductive structure that doesn’t fit either male or female. In Caster Semenya’s case, she was assigned female at birth and has always identified as a woman. However, it was later revealed that she has XY chromosomes, which are found in males. She also has no uterus or ovaries, but instead, internal testes, which are a result of her specific DSD condition. Internal testes are male reproductive organs that develop inside the body, which leads to naturally higher testosterone levels. How does higher testosterone play a role? Testosterone is a hormone that affects human muscles, stamina, and endurance. Athletes with naturally higher testosterone levels have an edge, particularly in speed- and stamina-based sports like sprinting. Due to the same reason, World Athletics introduced rules in 2019 requiring athletes to reduce their testosterone levels through medication to compete in certain female events, a decision that ended Semenya’s participation in the Olympics. However, if higher testosterone levels are considered an unfair advantage, then factors like height and longer limbs should also fall under the same category. Since all these qualities occur naturally, it is high time the International Olympic Committee (IOC) clearly define what truly means an unfair advantage. .

Semenya, a South African-based sprinter, was born with differences of sexual development (DSD), a condition that causes female athletes to have naturally higher levels of testosterone.&nbsp;

What is DSD? The rare condition behind Caster Semenya’s ban from women’s events in Olympics

The stands were electrifying, chants of ‘Neeraj Neeraj Neeraj’, echoed under the floodlights, and nearly 15,000 spectators filled the Bengaluru's Kanteerava stadium. But this time, the roar wasn’t just for an Olympic champion. It was for a movement — a celebration of javelin, hosted by none other than India's poster boy Neeraj Chopra himself.&nbsp;“This was completely different,” Neeraj said, recounting his experience as an organiser. “Usually, as an athlete, you come, you train, you perform and you leave. But here, I was managing every little detail — from food to the athlete rooms to making sure the javelins were handed to throwers on time.”&nbsp;That attention to detail wasn’t just logistical; it was deeply personal. “It felt like I was inviting people to my house for dinner. I wanted everything to be perfect.” The stakes were high, not just because of his name being associated, but because this was India's shot at showcasing its own javelin culture — something that hadn’t existed a decade ago.&nbsp;And the response? Overwhelming. “The best part,” Neeraj says with a smile, “was how the crowd supported everyone — not just the Indians. That’s rare. All the athletes were so happy.” But even amid the applause, Chopra wasn’t basking in the glory. He was racing behind the scenes, managing timing delays, urging volunteers to speed up javelin returns, and making sure every athlete was taken care of.&nbsp;&nbsp;“I still feel like an athlete,” he said, “but here I had a different mindset — more like a host.”<h2>The athlete’s dilemma</h2>Even as he plays host, Neeraj remains locked in a personal battle — the eternal athlete’s pursuit of perfection. "In training, I feel great. My throws are strong. But in competition, I struggle to maintain the same technique.” The specific issue? “I go too much to the left during my run-up. That’s where I lose power that should go into the throw. My coach and I are working hard to correct that.”&nbsp;Neeraj credits his coach — the legendary Jan Zelezny — for being both a perfectionist and a calming influence. “When I do well, he gets angry because he knows I can do more. But when I don’t do well, he says, ‘It’s okay, we have time.’ That’s the mindset we’re taking to the Tokyo World Championships.”&nbsp;He’s also adjusting his physical approach. After struggling with groin and elbow issues in the past dew years, Neeraj made a trip to Prague to work with Dr. Pavel, a specialist recommended by Zelezny. The result? A new style of run-up with shorter, faster steps and less groin stretch — allowing him to compete injury-free.&nbsp;But it’s not just about his body anymore. Neeraj is thinking legacy. When asked about being the face of Indian javelin, he shrugs humbly, but then opens up: “If I pass the baton, I want the next one to run even faster — like catching Usain Bolt. I want our Indian athletes to be stronger — not just physically but mentally. They should believe that yes, we can do this.”&nbsp;That belief, he says, is already taking root — aided by better infrastructure, increased funding, and growing government support. “But one thing we really need,” Neeraj stresses, “is more Indian coaches. We can’t always rely on foreign experts. We need our own experts who understand our athletes, our systems, our conditions.”&nbsp;Zelezny’s visit to India for the event was symbolic. “For us, it was a golden opportunity,” Neeraj Chopra said at the launch of the Under Armour Brand House in Gurugram where he also welcomed new athletes to the Under Armour squad. “He has given his life to javelin, and seeing him so happy with how the event turned out meant a lot.”&nbsp;Still, moments of emotion outweigh technical success. His family travelled from Haryana to watch him compete live for the first time. “My mom was crying when I fell in the first round,” he said, smiling. “Even my sisters got emotional seeing me out there.”&nbsp;And then there’s the moment of reckoning — the day a junior athlete walks up and greets him with, “Ram Ram bhai sahab.” Neeraj chuckles, “That’s when I realised — okay, now I’m the senior.”<h2>Looking ahead&nbsp;</h2>So, what’s next? “The Tokyo World Championships are the priority,” Neeraj confirmed. “Diamond Leagues are important, but we’ll plan them smartly with the coach.” His training base remains the Czech Republic — the epicenter of elite javelin technique. There, between technical drills and rehab routines, he’s working on something bigger than gold — consistency. “I just want to stay consistent. That’s what I’m chasing now.” When asked about the 2028 Olympics, he pauses. “Still time. It’s not on my mind every day. I believe in taking it step by step.”&nbsp;For a man who has already won two Olympic medals, hosted an international event, and become a role model to a generation, Neeraj Chopra remains disarmingly grounded. His eyes are still fixed on the runway. The only difference now — he’s bringing the whole country along with him.

My mom was crying when I fell in the first round recalls Neeraj Chopra after successfully hosting NC Classic 2025

The stands were electrifying, chants of ‘Neeraj Neeraj Neeraj’, echoed under the floodlights, and nearly 15,000 spectators filled the Bengaluru's Kanteerava stadium. But this time, the roar wasn’t just for an Olympic champion. It was for a movement — a celebration of javelin, hosted by none other than India's poster boy Neeraj Chopra himself. “This was completely different,” Neeraj said, recounting his experience as an organiser. “Usually, as an athlete, you come, you train, you perform and you leave. But here, I was managing every little detail — from food to the athlete rooms to making sure the javelins were handed to throwers on time.” That attention to detail wasn’t just logistical; it was deeply personal. “It felt like I was inviting people to my house for dinner. I wanted everything to be perfect.” The stakes were high, not just because of his name being associated, but because this was India's shot at showcasing its own javelin culture — something that hadn’t existed a decade ago. And the response? Overwhelming. “The best part,” Neeraj says with a smile, “was how the crowd supported everyone — not just the Indians. That’s rare. All the athletes were so happy.” But even amid the applause, Chopra wasn’t basking in the glory. He was racing behind the scenes, managing timing delays, urging volunteers to speed up javelin returns, and making sure every athlete was taken care of. “I still feel like an athlete,” he said, “but here I had a different mindset — more like a host.” The athlete’s dilemma Even as he plays host, Neeraj remains locked in a personal battle — the eternal athlete’s pursuit of perfection. "In training, I feel great. My throws are strong. But in competition, I struggle to maintain the same technique.” The specific issue? “I go too much to the left during my run-up. That’s where I lose power that should go into the throw. My coach and I are working hard to correct that.” Neeraj credits his coach — the legendary Jan Zelezny — for being both a perfectionist and a calming influence. “When I do well, he gets angry because he knows I can do more. But when I don’t do well, he says, ‘It’s okay, we have time.’ That’s the mindset we’re taking to the Tokyo World Championships.” He’s also adjusting his physical approach. After struggling with groin and elbow issues in the past dew years, Neeraj made a trip to Prague to work with Dr. Pavel, a specialist recommended by Zelezny. The result? A new style of run-up with shorter, faster steps and less groin stretch — allowing him to compete injury-free. But it’s not just about his body anymore. Neeraj is thinking legacy. When asked about being the face of Indian javelin, he shrugs humbly, but then opens up: “If I pass the baton, I want the next one to run even faster — like catching Usain Bolt. I want our Indian athletes to be stronger — not just physically but mentally. They should believe that yes, we can do this.” That belief, he says, is already taking root — aided by better infrastructure, increased funding, and growing government support. “But one thing we really need,” Neeraj stresses, “is more Indian coaches. We can’t always rely on foreign experts. We need our own experts who understand our athletes, our systems, our conditions.” Zelezny’s visit to India for the event was symbolic. “For us, it was a golden opportunity,” Neeraj Chopra said at the launch of the Under Armour Brand House in Gurugram where he also welcomed new athletes to the Under Armour squad. “He has given his life to javelin, and seeing him so happy with how the event turned out meant a lot.” Still, moments of emotion outweigh technical success. His family travelled from Haryana to watch him compete live for the first time. “My mom was crying when I fell in the first round,” he said, smiling. “Even my sisters got emotional seeing me out there.” And then there’s the moment of reckoning — the day a junior athlete walks up and greets him with, “Ram Ram bhai sahab.” Neeraj chuckles, “That’s when I realised — okay, now I’m the senior.” Looking ahead So, what’s next? “The Tokyo World Championships are the priority,” Neeraj confirmed. “Diamond Leagues are important, but we’ll plan them smartly with the coach.” His training base remains the Czech Republic — the epicenter of elite javelin technique. There, between technical drills and rehab routines, he’s working on something bigger than gold — consistency. “I just want to stay consistent. That’s what I’m chasing now.” When asked about the 2028 Olympics, he pauses. “Still time. It’s not on my mind every day. I believe in taking it step by step.” For a man who has already won two Olympic medals, hosted an international event, and become a role model to a generation, Neeraj Chopra remains disarmingly grounded. His eyes are still fixed on the runway. The only difference now — he’s bringing the whole country along with him.

The two-time Olympic medalist recently won the title at the inaugural edition of the NC Classic 2025 in Bengaluru last week

'My mom was crying when I fell in the first round', recalls Neeraj Chopra after successfully hosting NC Classic 2025

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As Wimbledon 2025 enters second week, a lot of celebrities including Britain's Queen Camilla and Sachin Tendulkar have attended the matches. Lets have a look at all the big names who have attended the championship.

Celebrities at Wimbledon 2025: From Britain's Queen Camilla to Sachin Tendulkar - See who made it to SW19

Former England captain Joe Root etched his name in the history books as he smashed his eighth Test century at Lord’s, the most by any batter at the iconic Home of Cricket. It was a bit nervous as Root ended day 1 (Jul 10) unbeaten on 99, setting up a nervous night for him and England. But he wasted no time on day 2 (Jul 11), reaching his century by smashing Jasprit Bumrah to the boundary. With that shot, he reached the three-figure mark and shattered several records in doing so. Let's glance at the different milestones he achieved after his 37th Test century.&nbsp;<ol><li>Entered the top five for most Test centuries: Root now has 37 Test centuries, moving ahead of Rahul Dravid and Steve Smith. He is only behind Sachin Tendulkar (51), Jacques Kallis (46), Ricky Ponting (41) and Kumar Sangakkara (38).</li><li>Third batter with 3 consecutive centuries at a single venue: Root joins Jack Hobbs and Michael Vaughan in this elite group of smashing three consecutive centuries at a single venue. Interestingly, in his last outing at Lord's, he smashed twin centuries against Sri Lanka in August 2024</li><li>Most runs at Lord’s across all formats: Root has scored 2531 runs in 33 international matches here, overtaking Graham Gooch’s tally of 2513 runs.</li><li>First batter to score 3000-plus Test runs against India: Root now has 3054 runs in 33 Tests vs. India, the most by any batter.</li><li>Joint most Test centuries against India (11): He is now level with Australia's Steven Smith for the highest number of centuries against India.</li><li>Joint second-most 50-plus Test scores: Root’s 103 occasions of 50-plus in Test cricket ties him with Jacques Kallis and Ricky Ponting, only behind Sachin Tendulkar’s 119.</li></ol>Interestingly, Root is now one of the three batters to score 3000+ Test runs in a non-Ashes rivalry, joining Gary Sobers (3214 vs. England) and Sachin Tendulkar (3630 vs. Australia).

With that shot, he reached the three-figure mark and shattered several records in doing so. Let's glance at the different milestones he achieved after his 37th Test century.

Former England captain Joe Root etched his name in the history books as he smashed his eighth Test century at Lord’s, the most by any batter at the iconic Home of Cricket. It was a bit nervous as Root ended day 1 (Jul 10) unbeaten on 99, setting up a nervous night for him and England. But he wasted no time on day 2 (Jul 11), reaching his century by smashing Jasprit Bumrah to the boundary. With that shot, he reached the three-figure mark and shattered several records in doing so. Let's glance at the different milestones he achieved after his 37th Test century. Entered the top five for most Test centuries: Root now has 37 Test centuries, moving ahead of Rahul Dravid and Steve Smith. He is only behind Sachin Tendulkar (51), Jacques Kallis (46), Ricky Ponting (41) and Kumar Sangakkara (38). Third batter with 3 consecutive centuries at a single venue: Root joins Jack Hobbs and Michael Vaughan in this elite group of smashing three consecutive centuries at a single venue. Interestingly, in his last outing at Lord's, he smashed twin centuries against Sri Lanka in August 2024 Most runs at Lord’s across all formats: Root has scored 2531 runs in 33 international matches here, overtaking Graham Gooch’s tally of 2513 runs. First batter to score 3000-plus Test runs against India: Root now has 3054 runs in 33 Tests vs. India, the most by any batter. Joint most Test centuries against India (11): He is now level with Australia's Steven Smith for the highest number of centuries against India. Joint second-most 50-plus Test scores: Root’s 103 occasions of 50-plus in Test cricket ties him with Jacques Kallis and Ricky Ponting, only behind Sachin Tendulkar’s 119. Interestingly, Root is now one of the three batters to score 3000+ Test runs in a non-Ashes rivalry, joining Gary Sobers (3214 vs. England) and Sachin Tendulkar (3630 vs. Australia).

With that shot, he reached the three-figure mark and shattered several records in doing so. Let's glance at the different milestones he achieved after his 37th Test century.

Joe root breaks THESE records after his century against India. Details inside

From Rafael Nadal to Pete Sampras, here's a look at the top five tennis players with most men's singles grand slams. This list also includes Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Björn Borg.

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From Rafael Nadal to Pete Sampras: 5 tennis players with most men's singles grand slams

HIGHLIGHTS | Wimbledon 2025 Men's Singles Semi-Final: Carlos Alcaraz beat Taylor Fritz 6-4 5-7 6-3 7(8)-6(6) and Jannik Sinner beat Novak Djokovic 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 in straight sets. It is Alcaraz vs Sinner in Wimbledon final on Sunday (Jul 11).Carlos Alcaraz beat Cameron Norrie and Taylor Fritz beat Karen Khachanov in the quarter-final while Novak Djokovic overcame Flavio Cobolli and Jannik Sinner beat Ben Shelton to make it to the semis.<h2>Where to watch Wimbledon live in India?</h2>Wimbledon 2025 is available to be watched live in India on Star Sports network on TV. The Championship can also be watched on JioHotstar app on mobile as well.<h2>Follow the live coverage of Carlos Alcaraz vs Taylor Fritz and Novak Djokovic vs Jannik Sinner in Wimbledon men's singles semi-final below:</h2>

&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;Carlos Alcaraz. Jannik Sinner.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The gentlemen&amp;#39;s singles final will be box office 🍿&lt;a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Wimbledon?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#Wimbledon&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="https://t.co/Y551cJsLSb"&gt;pic.twitter.com/Y551cJsLSb&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/Wimbledon/status/1943730394332852622?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;July 11, 2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

Wimbledon 2025: SINNER vs ALCARAZ FINAL

Sinner beats 24-time grand slam winner Djokovic in straight sets to set up French Open final replay with Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday (Jul 11).Sinner: &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;6 6 6Djokovic: 3 3 4

Wimbledon 2025 Semi Final Live Score Updates: Sinner vs Djokovic

Sinner goes two games ahead and just one away from final!Sinner: &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;6 6 5Djokovic: 3 3 3

Sinner draws level and takes three consecutive games.Sinner: &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;6 6 3Djokovic: 3 3 3

Sinner takes a game finally in set 3. But Djokovic still two up.Sinner: &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;6 6 1Djokovic: 3 3 3

Djokovic wins two games to start set 3. Turnaround? Anyone?Sinner: &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;6 6 0Djokovic: 3 3 2

Sinner is two sets up just like that! Not Djokovic's day at all.Sinner: &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;6 6Djokovic: 3 3

Djokovic survives losing set for one more game in 6th deuce.Sinner: &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;6 5Djokovic: 3 3

Djokovic wins another game but still behind two games.Sinner: &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;6 4Djokovic: 3 2

Djokovic finally manages to win a game but after Sinner won three!Sinner: &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;6 3Djokovic: 3 1

Sinner wins first game in second set and then breaks Djokovic's serve to go two game up!Sinner: &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;6 2Djokovic: 3 0

Sinner takes the first against Djokovic!Sinner: &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;6Djokovic: 3

Top seed Sinner just one game away from taking the first set against old guard Djokovic.Sinner: &nbsp; &nbsp; 5Djokovic: 3

Sinner making light work of the set so far.Sinner: &nbsp; &nbsp; 4Djokovic: 2

Sinner opens up two-game lead over Djokovic early in first set.Sinner: &nbsp; &nbsp; 3Djokovic: 1

Djokovic takes first game but Sinner level immediately after.Sinner: &nbsp; &nbsp; 1Djokovic: 1

&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;20 Wimbledon wins in a row ✨&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Carlos Alcaraz defeats Taylor Fritz 6-4, 5-7, 6-3, 7-6(6) to reach his third consecutive &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Wimbledon?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#Wimbledon&lt;/a&gt; final &lt;a href="https://t.co/b3WXyK8Cuy"&gt;pic.twitter.com/b3WXyK8Cuy&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/Wimbledon/status/1943693858677707163?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;July 11, 2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

Meet the first men's singles finalist of Wimbledon 2025

Alcaraz enter third consecutive Wimbledon FINALAlcaraz: 6 5 6 7(8)Fritz: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;4 7 3 6(6)

Wimbledon 2025 Semi Final Live Score Updates: Alcaraz vs Fritz

The set goes into the tie-breaker.Alcaraz: 6 5 6 6Fritz: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;4 7 3 6

The set stretches but but Alcaraz still ahead.Alcaraz: 6 5 6 6Fritz: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;4 7 3 5

Alcaraz on the brink of making his third consecutive final.Alcaraz: 6 5 6 5Fritz: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;4 7 3 4

Alcaraz two games away from match.Alcaraz: 6 5 6 4Fritz: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;4 7 3 3

Fritz fights but Alcaraz maintains lead.Alcaraz: 6 5 6 3Fritz: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;4 7 3 2

Alcaraz opens up early lead in the potential match-deciding set.Alcaraz: 6 5 6 2Fritz: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;4 7 3 1

Alcaraz starts fourth set with a win - this could be the final set of the match.Alcaraz: 6 5 6 1Fritz: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;4 7 3 0

Alcaraz takes third set and this might get over sooner than we think.Alcaraz: 6 5 6Fritz: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;4 7 3

Alcaraz one game away from taking the set.Alcaraz: 6 5 5Fritz: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;4 7 3

Fritz not making it easy on Alcaraz at all.Alcaraz: 6 5 4Fritz: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;4 7 3

Fritz cuts Alcaraz's two-game lead to half in third set.Alcaraz: 6 5 3Fritz: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;4 7 2

Alcaraz goes ahead in the third set.Alcaraz: 6 5 2Fritz: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;4 7 1

Fritz takes first game of third set as well.Alcaraz: 6 5 0Fritz: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;4 7 1

Fritz prevails in the end and wins the second set.Alcaraz: 6 5Fritz: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;4 7

Alcaraz shows why is he defending champion as he doesn't let Fritz take game away.Alcaraz: 6 5Fritz: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;4 6

Fritz one game away from drawing level in match but Alcaraz not letting it go.Alcaraz: 6 4Fritz: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;4 5

Fritz stays ahead in the second set.Alcaraz: 6 3Fritz: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;4 4

Alcaraz fights back but Fritz keeps the lead.Alcaraz: 6 2Fritz: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;4 3

Fritz takes one game lead over Alcaraz in second set.Alcaraz: 6 1Fritz: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;4 2

Fritz starts second set with a win.Alcaraz: 6 0Fritz: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;4 1

Alcaraz dominates Fritz to take first setAlcaraz: 6Fritz: 4

Fritz stretches first set but Alcaraz close to winning it.Alcaraz: 5Fritz: 4

Alcaraz stays one game ahead even as Fritz keeps trying.Alcaraz: 4Fritz: 3

Alcaraz keeps lead but only by a game as Fritz ups the ante.Alcaraz: 3Fritz: 2

Alcaraz wins first two games but Fritz gets on board as well.Alcaraz: 2Fritz: 1

Defending champions Alcaraz breaks serve to win first game of the match.Alcaraz: 1Fritz: 0

&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;Having fallen short to Djokovic in 2023 and 2022, Jannik Sinner attempts to reach his first Wimbledon final against the seven-time Champion once more 👀&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Read up on today&amp;#39;s semi-final with &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/IBM?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;@IBM&lt;/a&gt; Match Insights ⬇️ &lt;a href="https://t.co/UJfeg9aiB9"&gt;pic.twitter.com/UJfeg9aiB9&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/Wimbledon/status/1943627651760918942?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;July 11, 2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

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HIGHLIGHTS | Wimbledon 2025 Men's Singles Semi-Final: Carlos Alcaraz beat Taylor Fritz 6-4 5-7 6-3 7(8)-6(6) and Jannik Sinner beat Novak Djokovic 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 in straight sets. It is Alcaraz vs Sinner in Wimbledon final on Sunday (Jul 11).

HIGHLIGHTS | Wimbledon 2025 Men's Singles Semi-Final: Carlos Alcaraz beat Taylor Fritz 6-4 5-7 6-3 7(8)-6(6) and Jannik Sinner beat Novak Djokovic 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 in straight sets. It is Alcaraz vs Sinner in Wimbledon final on Sunday (Jul 11). Carlos Alcaraz beat Cameron Norrie and Taylor Fritz beat Karen Khachanov in the quarter-final while Novak Djokovic overcame Flavio Cobolli and Jannik Sinner beat Ben Shelton to make it to the semis. Where to watch Wimbledon live in India? Wimbledon 2025 is available to be watched live in India on Star Sports network on TV. The Championship can also be watched on JioHotstar app on mobile as well. Follow the live coverage of Carlos Alcaraz vs Taylor Fritz and Novak Djokovic vs Jannik Sinner in Wimbledon men's singles semi-final below:

HIGHLIGHTS | Wimbledon 2025 Men's Singles: Alcaraz beat Fritz 6-4 5-7 6-3 7(8)-6(6) and Sinner beat Djokovic 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 in straight sets in semis. It is Alcaraz vs Sinner in Wimbledon final on Sunday (Jul 11).

HIGHLIGHTS | Wimbledon 2025 Men's Singles: Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz for title

England batter Joe Root is the first batter to score 3000 or more Test runs against India. He reached the milestone with a hundred in ongoing third Test at Lord's where he was dismissed by Jasprit Bumrah shortly after his hundred on day 2 (Jul 11) - his 11th against India in Test.

England batter Joe Root is the first batter to score 3000 or more Test runs against India. He reached the milestone with a hundred in ongoing third Test at Lord's where he was dismissed by Jasprit Bumrah shortly after his hundred on day 2 (Jul 11) - his 11th against India in Test.

Joe Root is first batter to score 3k Test runs vs India but THIS Pak batter has highest average

Wimbledon 2025 is reaching its business end with the Championship's men's singles final scheduled on Sunday (Jul 13). The SW19 tournament has always been a beautiful blend of old-school and royal vibes: all-white kits, strawberries and cream, the Royal Box with celebrity charm, the royal family gracing the presence and the iconic Centre Court. But while the focus is on the game, set and match, one tiny detail that deserves your attention is a golden pineapple on top of the gentlemen’s singles trophy.&nbsp;Yes, you read it correctly. a pineapple, a golden pineapple, on the most prestigious trophy in tennis. But why has it been placed there? Let's understand.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/why-players-wear-white-clothes-in-wimbledon-whats-behind-the-all-white-dress-code-rule-colonialism-imperialism-and-more-1751364331647">What’s behind the Wimbledon all-white dress code rule? Colonialism, imperialism and more</a>&nbsp;There have been several theories emerging regarding the same. One popular belief links it to the British naval tradition. Back in the 17th and 18th centuries, navy captains would place pineapples outside their homes after returning from long voyages: a symbol of pride and success. Pineapples were incredibly rare and expensive at that time, making them a luxury item that only the elite could afford.&nbsp;By the late 1800s, when Wimbledon began in 1877, pineapples were still considered a sign of luxury and prestige. Even though they were first brought to Europe by Christopher Columbus centuries earlier, they weren’t widely available. It wasn’t feasible for everyone to consume it until the early 1900s, when commercial production began in Hawaii.&nbsp;So, when the trophy was designed, the pineapple was chosen as a symbol of excellence, status and achievement. According to Wimbledon’s official website, the reason for the pineapple sitting at the top of the trophy is that the same fruit was a rare and luxurious item when the tournament first began.&nbsp;&nbsp;In many ways, the golden pineapple on top of the trophy is a reminder of Britain’s colonial past, where pineapples were seen as signs of imperial power and upper-class supremacy. Even today, that tiny fruit sitting on top of the men’s singles trophy quietly carries traces of British imperialism.

But while the focus is on the game, set and match, one tiny detail that deserves your attention is a golden pineapple on top of the gentlemen’s singles trophy. Yes, you read it correctly. a pineapple, a golden pineapple, on the most prestigious trophy in tennis. 

Wimbledon 2025 is reaching its business end with the Championship's men's singles final scheduled on Sunday (Jul 13). The SW19 tournament has always been a beautiful blend of old-school and royal vibes: all-white kits, strawberries and cream, the Royal Box with celebrity charm, the royal family gracing the presence and the iconic Centre Court. But while the focus is on the game, set and match, one tiny detail that deserves your attention is a golden pineapple on top of the gentlemen’s singles trophy. Yes, you read it correctly. a pineapple, a golden pineapple, on the most prestigious trophy in tennis. But why has it been placed there? Let's understand. Also read | What’s behind the Wimbledon all-white dress code rule? Colonialism, imperialism and more There have been several theories emerging regarding the same. One popular belief links it to the British naval tradition. Back in the 17th and 18th centuries, navy captains would place pineapples outside their homes after returning from long voyages: a symbol of pride and success. Pineapples were incredibly rare and expensive at that time, making them a luxury item that only the elite could afford. By the late 1800s, when Wimbledon began in 1877, pineapples were still considered a sign of luxury and prestige. Even though they were first brought to Europe by Christopher Columbus centuries earlier, they weren’t widely available. It wasn’t feasible for everyone to consume it until the early 1900s, when commercial production began in Hawaii. So, when the trophy was designed, the pineapple was chosen as a symbol of excellence, status and achievement. According to Wimbledon’s official website, the reason for the pineapple sitting at the top of the trophy is that the same fruit was a rare and luxurious item when the tournament first began. In many ways, the golden pineapple on top of the trophy is a reminder of Britain’s colonial past, where pineapples were seen as signs of imperial power and upper-class supremacy. Even today, that tiny fruit sitting on top of the men’s singles trophy quietly carries traces of British imperialism.

But while the focus is on the game, set and match, one tiny detail that deserves your attention is a golden pineapple on top of the gentlemen’s singles trophy. Yes, you read it correctly, a pineapple, a golden pineapple, on the most prestigious trophy in tennis.

Wimbledon 2025: The mystery behind pineapple on men’s singles trophy

During day two of the 3rd Test between India vs England at the Lord's, both teams - the England men’s cricket team and the touring Indian side, alongside the spectators, were seen wearing red caps, with everyone wondering why so. It's because it’s part of the #RedForRuth campaign, which is run by the Ruth Strauss Foundation. This year marks the seventh time this special day has been observed.&nbsp;What is the Ruth Strauss Foundation?&nbsp;The Foundation was set up in memory of Ruth Strauss, the late wife of former England captain Sir Andrew Strauss. Since then, this has become a major tradition during each Test played at Lord’s, where the stadium is filled with everyone wearing red.&nbsp;Fans attending the match were encouraged to wear red and arrive early for a special ceremony before the play started. Volunteers at the venue are also raising money by selling #RedForRuth caps and giving out red roses in return for donations.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rishabh-pant-injury-bcci-provides-update-as-action-underway-on-day-2-at-lord-s-india-england-3rd-test-1752230603456">IND vs ENG: BCCI provides latest update on Rishabh Pant’s injury as action resumes on day 2 at Lord’s</a>&nbsp;The campaign brings the cricket community together and helps to spread different movements like this among people.&nbsp;For the last six years, the Foundation has helped over 3,500 family members dealing with problems and trained more than 1,000 cancer care professionals to support families through loss.&nbsp;IND vs ENG, 3rd Test at Lord's&nbsp;During the marquee Lord's Test, England were in a strong position at stumps on day one. Come day two, ace Indian bowler Jasprit Bumrah brought the batting order to its knees, removing Ben Stokes and Joe Root quickly for 44 and 104, respectively.&nbsp;At the time of writing, England were at 275 for the loss of seven wickets, with Jamie Smith and Brydon Carse at the crease. It will be interesting to see how many more runs England can add to their total against the strong Indian bowling lineup.

The second day of the third Test between India and England began with everyone wearing red hats. Know the reason.

During day two of the 3rd Test between India vs England at the Lord's, both teams - the England men’s cricket team and the touring Indian side, alongside the spectators, were seen wearing red caps, with everyone wondering why so. It's because it’s part of the #RedForRuth campaign, which is run by the Ruth Strauss Foundation. This year marks the seventh time this special day has been observed. What is the Ruth Strauss Foundation? The Foundation was set up in memory of Ruth Strauss, the late wife of former England captain Sir Andrew Strauss. Since then, this has become a major tradition during each Test played at Lord’s, where the stadium is filled with everyone wearing red. Fans attending the match were encouraged to wear red and arrive early for a special ceremony before the play started. Volunteers at the venue are also raising money by selling #RedForRuth caps and giving out red roses in return for donations. Also read | IND vs ENG: BCCI provides latest update on Rishabh Pant’s injury as action resumes on day 2 at Lord’s The campaign brings the cricket community together and helps to spread different movements like this among people. For the last six years, the Foundation has helped over 3,500 family members dealing with problems and trained more than 1,000 cancer care professionals to support families through loss. IND vs ENG, 3rd Test at Lord's During the marquee Lord's Test, England were in a strong position at stumps on day one. Come day two, ace Indian bowler Jasprit Bumrah brought the batting order to its knees, removing Ben Stokes and Joe Root quickly for 44 and 104, respectively. At the time of writing, England were at 275 for the loss of seven wickets, with Jamie Smith and Brydon Carse at the crease. It will be interesting to see how many more runs England can add to their total against the strong Indian bowling lineup.

The second day of the third Test between India and England began with everyone wearing red hats. Know the reason.

IND vs ENG: Reason behind players and spectators wearing red hats during day 2 at Lord's revealed

The Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) provided the latest update on Rishabh Pant’s injury as the action gets underway on day two of the third England Test at Lord’s. Pant suffered an injury to the index finger of his left hand during the second session on day one, with reserve keeper Dhruv Jurel replacing him behind the wickets. His injury forced the team management to make a quick change, with the medical team also assessing him in the middle. Pant left the field and has been under observation since.&nbsp;Just ahead of the start of play on day two, a worrying BCCI update took social media by storm, reading, &nbsp;“UPDATE:&nbsp;Rishabh Pant is still recovering from the hit on his left index finger. The BCCI medical team continues to monitor his progress. Dhruv Jurel will continue to keep wickets on Day 2.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">UPDATE: Rishabh Pant is still recovering from the hit on his left index finger. The BCCI medical team continues to monitor his progress. Dhruv Jurel will continue to keep wickets on Day 2.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ENGvIND?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ENGvIND</a> <a href="https://t.co/nwjsn58Jt0">pic.twitter.com/nwjsn58Jt0</a>&mdash; BCCI (@BCCI) <a href="https://twitter.com/BCCI/status/1943609639431708983?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 11, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Since Pant will take no part in keeping wickets for the remainder of the day, Jurel will continue to fill in for him. However, it remains unclear if he will bat in India’s first innings.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/families-are-important-but-not-a-holiday-india-coach-gautam-gambhir-backs-bcci-rule-that-once-irked-kohli-rohit-1752227522339">‘Families are important…but it’s not a holiday,’ Gambhir backs BCCI rule that once irked Kohli, Rohit</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, the instance took place in the 34th over of England’s first innings, when a wider delivery down the leg side off Jasprit Bumrah hurt Pant, who tried stopping the ball. Even though he saved the ball from going to the boundary, it managed to go past him for a run.&nbsp;Pant looked in dire pain and left the field soon after.<h3>Day 2 at Lord’s</h3>&nbsp;After forcing England to break their Bazball mantra and opt for an old-school approach following two early wickets, the Indian bowlers were on top of a settled batting pair, with Bumrah being the protagonist. He first removed England captain Ben Stokes, clean bowled on 44, before dismissing centurion Joe Root (104) and Chris Woakes (0) off successive balls.

The instance took place in the 34th over of England’s first innings, when a wider delivery down the leg side off Jasprit Bumrah hurt Pant, who tried stopping the ball.

The Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) provided the latest update on Rishabh Pant’s injury as the action gets underway on day two of the third England Test at Lord’s. Pant suffered an injury to the index finger of his left hand during the second session on day one, with reserve keeper Dhruv Jurel replacing him behind the wickets. His injury forced the team management to make a quick change, with the medical team also assessing him in the middle. Pant left the field and has been under observation since. Just ahead of the start of play on day two, a worrying BCCI update took social media by storm, reading, “UPDATE: Rishabh Pant is still recovering from the hit on his left index finger. The BCCI medical team continues to monitor his progress. Dhruv Jurel will continue to keep wickets on Day 2.”

The instance took place in the 34th over of England’s first innings, when a wider delivery down the leg side off Jasprit Bumrah hurt Pant, who tried stopping the ball.

IND vs ENG: BCCI provides latest update on Rishabh Pant’s injury as action resumes on day 2 at Lord’s

Novak Djokovic will take on Jannik Sinner at the Wimbledon men’s singles semi-final at the iconic Centre Court on Friday (Jul 11). The high-octane clash promises to be exciting as on one side stands Djokovic, chasing history for his 25th grand slam and an eighth Wimbledon crown. On the other hand, is top seed Jannik Sinner, who’s eyeing his first-ever final at SW19.<h2>Preview</h2>Novak Djokovic hasn’t won a Grand Slam since his sensational 2023 run, where he lifted three major titles. Now 38, the Serb is still chasing records and the road hasn’t been easy. He suffered a major blow in the French Open 2025 semi-final, where he was defeated in straight sets by none other than Jannik Sinner.&nbsp;&nbsp;Meawhile, Sinner has been in remarkable form and currently holds a positive head-to-head record against Djokovic. The Italian has shown great composure and power at the Wimbledon 2025.&nbsp;Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/why-players-wear-white-clothes-in-wimbledon-whats-behind-the-all-white-dress-code-rule-colonialism-imperialism-and-more-1751364331647">What’s behind the Wimbledon all-white dress code rule? Colonialism, imperialism and more</a><h2>Head-to-Head Record</h2>The rivalry between Djokovic and Sinner now stands at nine matches, with Sinner leading 5-4. Interestingly, the Italian has won five of their last six encounters, including a dominant performance at Roland-Garros 2025 semi-final, where he beat Djokovic in straight sets.&nbsp;But Djokovic has beaten Sinner twice at SW19 once in the 2022 quarterfinal and again in the 2023 semifinal.<h2>When will the Novak Djokovic vs Jannik Sinner Wimbledon 2025 men’s singles semi-final be played?</h2>&nbsp;The Novak Djokovic vs Jannik Sinner Wimbledon 2025 men’s singles semi-final will be played on Friday, (Jul 11), at approximately 7.40 PM IST.<h2>Where will the Novak Djokovic vs Jannik Sinner Wimbledon 2025 men’s singles semi-final be played?</h2>&nbsp;The Novak Djokovic vs Jannik Sinner Wimbledon 2025 men’s singles semi-final will be played at the Centre Court in south-west London.<h2>Where will the Novak Djokovic vs Jannik Sinner Wimbledon 2025 men’s singles semi-final be live telecast in India?</h2>The Novak Djokovic vs Jannik Sinner Wimbledon 2025 men’s singles semi-final will be live telecast on Star Sports Network.<h2>Where will the Novak Djokovic vs Jannik Sinner Wimbledon 2025 men’s singles semi-final be live streamed in India?</h2>The Novak Djokovic vs Jannik Sinner Wimbledon 2025 men’s singles semi-final will be live streamed on JioHotstar.

The high-octane clash promises to be exciting as on one side stands Djokovic, chasing history for his 25th grand slam and an eighth Wimbledon crown. On the other hand, is top seed Jannik Sinner, who’s eyeing his first-ever final at SW19.

Novak Djokovic will take on Jannik Sinner at the Wimbledon men’s singles semi-final at the iconic Centre Court on Friday (Jul 11). The high-octane clash promises to be exciting as on one side stands Djokovic, chasing history for his 25th grand slam and an eighth Wimbledon crown. On the other hand, is top seed Jannik Sinner, who’s eyeing his first-ever final at SW19. Preview Novak Djokovic hasn’t won a Grand Slam since his sensational 2023 run, where he lifted three major titles. Now 38, the Serb is still chasing records and the road hasn’t been easy. He suffered a major blow in the French Open 2025 semi-final, where he was defeated in straight sets by none other than Jannik Sinner. Meawhile, Sinner has been in remarkable form and currently holds a positive head-to-head record against Djokovic. The Italian has shown great composure and power at the Wimbledon 2025. Also Read | What’s behind the Wimbledon all-white dress code rule? Colonialism, imperialism and more Head-to-Head Record The rivalry between Djokovic and Sinner now stands at nine matches, with Sinner leading 5-4. Interestingly, the Italian has won five of their last six encounters, including a dominant performance at Roland-Garros 2025 semi-final, where he beat Djokovic in straight sets. But Djokovic has beaten Sinner twice at SW19 once in the 2022 quarterfinal and again in the 2023 semifinal. When will the Novak Djokovic vs Jannik Sinner Wimbledon 2025 men’s singles semi-final be played? The Novak Djokovic vs Jannik Sinner Wimbledon 2025 men’s singles semi-final will be played on Friday, (Jul 11), at approximately 7.40 PM IST. Where will the Novak Djokovic vs Jannik Sinner Wimbledon 2025 men’s singles semi-final be played? The Novak Djokovic vs Jannik Sinner Wimbledon 2025 men’s singles semi-final will be played at the Centre Court in south-west London. Where will the Novak Djokovic vs Jannik Sinner Wimbledon 2025 men’s singles semi-final be live telecast in India? The Novak Djokovic vs Jannik Sinner Wimbledon 2025 men’s singles semi-final will be live telecast on Star Sports Network. Where will the Novak Djokovic vs Jannik Sinner Wimbledon 2025 men’s singles semi-final be live streamed in India? The Novak Djokovic vs Jannik Sinner Wimbledon 2025 men’s singles semi-final will be live streamed on JioHotstar.

The high-octane clash promises to be exciting as, on one side, stands Djokovic, chasing history for his 25th Grand Slam and an eighth Wimbledon crown, while on the other hand, is top seed Jannik Sinner, who’s eyeing his first-ever final at SW19.

Novak Djokovic vs Jannik Sinner, Wimbledon 2025 semi-final: All you need to know - Preview, head-to-head, current form, live-streaming details

Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir has backed a BCCI rule that once irked white-ball stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. After India’s horrid show Down Under, where not only did they lose the series (1-3) and a chance to seal the WTC Final 2025 ticket, but also copped with new set of guidelines laid by the board, including introducing a new rule that limits players’ family duration on away tours. While it's 14 days for longer tours that last for 45 days and beyond, the number reduces to just seven for shorter ones. Owing to this, several players, including Kohli and Rohit, reached out to the BCCI to put some relaxations on it.&nbsp;The BCCI laid out these rules to ensure that the players maintain focus on cricket on all tours and stick together, not seeking an escape elsewhere. Kohli was among the high-profile names who expressed displeasure over this rule, saying he doesn’t want to head back to his room and sit and sulk without his family around.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/wiaan-mulder-reveals-what-brian-lara-said-to-him-about-not-breaking-his-once-in-a-lifetime-400-runs-in-test-match-record-1752218181086">Wiaan Mulder reveals what Brian Lara said to him about not breaking his ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ record</a> &nbsp;Speaking with Cheteshwar Pujara during a special interview, Gambhir says the focus must remain on representing the country rather than being on a holiday. &nbsp;"Families are important, but you've got to understand one thing. You are here for a purpose. It's not a holiday. You're here for a huge purpose. You've got very few people in that dressing room or in this tour that gets this opportunity to make the country proud. &nbsp;“So yes, I'm not against not having families with us. &nbsp;"It is important to have families, but if your focus is towards making our country proud and you have a much bigger role than any other thing, and you're committed to that goal, you're committed to that cause, I think everything else is fine. But for me, I think that cause and that goal is more important than any other thing,” Gambhir said.&nbsp;<h3>India at Lord’s &nbsp;</h3>Team India bowled first at Lord’s in the third Test against England. Dismissing both openers inside the first session, India had England’s back against the wall before Joe Root and Ollie Pope stitched a 109-run stand to bring the hosts back in the game. &nbsp;Two quick wickets in the middle overs further dent their run, but England's deployment of an old-school approach saved them from any embarrassment as Root and Stokes ended the day with the scoreboard reading 251 for four.&nbsp; &nbsp;While Stokes is batting on an unbeaten 32, Root was stranded at 99* on the other hand.&nbsp;

The BCCI laid out these rules to ensure that the players maintain focus on cricket on all tours and stick together, not seeking an escape elsewhere. 

Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir has backed a BCCI rule that once irked white-ball stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. After India’s horrid show Down Under, where not only did they lose the series (1-3) and a chance to seal the WTC Final 2025 ticket, but also copped with new set of guidelines laid by the board, including introducing a new rule that limits players’ family duration on away tours. While it's 14 days for longer tours that last for 45 days and beyond, the number reduces to just seven for shorter ones. Owing to this, several players, including Kohli and Rohit, reached out to the BCCI to put some relaxations on it. The BCCI laid out these rules to ensure that the players maintain focus on cricket on all tours and stick together, not seeking an escape elsewhere. Kohli was among the high-profile names who expressed displeasure over this rule, saying he doesn’t want to head back to his room and sit and sulk without his family around. Also read | Wiaan Mulder reveals what Brian Lara said to him about not breaking his ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ record Speaking with Cheteshwar Pujara during a special interview, Gambhir says the focus must remain on representing the country rather than being on a holiday. "Families are important, but you've got to understand one thing. You are here for a purpose. It's not a holiday. You're here for a huge purpose. You've got very few people in that dressing room or in this tour that gets this opportunity to make the country proud. “So yes, I'm not against not having families with us. "It is important to have families, but if your focus is towards making our country proud and you have a much bigger role than any other thing, and you're committed to that goal, you're committed to that cause, I think everything else is fine. But for me, I think that cause and that goal is more important than any other thing,” Gambhir said. India at Lord’s Team India bowled first at Lord’s in the third Test against England. Dismissing both openers inside the first session, India had England’s back against the wall before Joe Root and Ollie Pope stitched a 109-run stand to bring the hosts back in the game. Two quick wickets in the middle overs further dent their run, but England's deployment of an old-school approach saved them from any embarrassment as Root and Stokes ended the day with the scoreboard reading 251 for four. While Stokes is batting on an unbeaten 32, Root was stranded at 99* on the other hand.

The BCCI laid out these rules to ensure that the players maintain focus on cricket on all tours and stick together, not seeking an escape elsewhere.&nbsp;

‘Families are important…but it’s not a holiday,’ Gambhir backs BCCI rule that once irked Kohli, Rohit

Former South African captain Faf du Plessis has made T20 history with a major achievement. The 40-year-old is in great form in the United States, where he is playing for the Texas Super Kings in Major League Cricket (MLC). In a match against Seattle Orcas, he played a match-winning knock of 91 runs off 52 balls, helping his team beat Orcas by 51 runs. He currently leads the run scoring chart in the tournament with 409 runs at an average of 51.12, including two centuries.&nbsp;In the same match against the Seattle Orcas, Du Plessis made history and entered his name in the T20 record books by surpassing his close friend and Indian batting star Virat Kohli to become the highest run-scorer in T20 cricket as a captain.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Check - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/web-stories/cricket/captains-with-most-runs-in-t20-cricket-du-plessis-kohli-vince-dhoni-sharma-azam-1751813931244">Captains to Hit Most Runs in T20 Cricket</a>&nbsp;Faf now has 6575 runs and counting in 208 T20 matches. Second to him is his close friend Virat Kohli with 6564 runs in 193 T20 matches.&nbsp;After achieving the record Du Plessis said, 'I’ve always enjoyed my cricket with extra responsibility, that's something I never get tired of.'&nbsp;Meanwhile, Du Plessis will get another chance to add more runs when Texas Super Kings next face MI New York in Qualifier 2 on Saturday (Jul 12).&nbsp;Captains with the most runs in T20 Cricket&nbsp;<ul><li>Faf du Plessis: 6575 runs in 208 matches</li><li>Virat Kohli: 6564 runs in 193 matches</li><li>James Vince - 6469 runs in 215 matches</li><li>MS Dhoni: 6283 runs in 331 matches</li><li>Rohit Sharma: 6064 runs in 225 matches</li></ul>

In a match against Seattle Orcas, he played a match-winning knock of 91 runs off 52 balls, helping his team beat Orcas by 51 runs.

Former South African captain Faf du Plessis has made T20 history with a major achievement. The 40-year-old is in great form in the United States, where he is playing for the Texas Super Kings in Major League Cricket (MLC). In a match against Seattle Orcas, he played a match-winning knock of 91 runs off 52 balls, helping his team beat Orcas by 51 runs. He currently leads the run scoring chart in the tournament with 409 runs at an average of 51.12, including two centuries. In the same match against the Seattle Orcas, Du Plessis made history and entered his name in the T20 record books by surpassing his close friend and Indian batting star Virat Kohli to become the highest run-scorer in T20 cricket as a captain. Also Check - Captains to Hit Most Runs in T20 Cricket Faf now has 6575 runs and counting in 208 T20 matches. Second to him is his close friend Virat Kohli with 6564 runs in 193 T20 matches. After achieving the record Du Plessis said, 'I’ve always enjoyed my cricket with extra responsibility, that's something I never get tired of.' Meanwhile, Du Plessis will get another chance to add more runs when Texas Super Kings next face MI New York in Qualifier 2 on Saturday (Jul 12). Captains with the most runs in T20 Cricket Faf du Plessis: 6575 runs in 208 matches Virat Kohli: 6564 runs in 193 matches James Vince - 6469 runs in 215 matches MS Dhoni: 6283 runs in 331 matches Rohit Sharma: 6064 runs in 225 matches

This elite list includes three batting stalwarts, including MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.&nbsp;

MS Dhoni's IPL friend breaks Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli's all-time T20 record, check details inside

Cricket in India earns your respect, admiration, fame and a luxurious lifestyle. Players not only shine on the field but also make huge money through IPL contracts, BCCI salaries, brand endorsements, media events, partnerships and social media promotions. With all this success, many Indian cricketers lead lavish lives filled with dream homes, overseas vacations, and, of course, luxury cars. Stars like Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar, Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya are known not just for their cricketing skills, but also for their love for luxury cars. But have you ever wondered which Indian cricketer owns the most expensive car? Let’s find out.<h2>Hardik Pandya – Rolls-Royce Phantom (₹9.5 crore)</h2>Among all Indian cricketers, Hardik Pandya currently owns the most expensive car, a Rolls-Royce Phantom, worth a staggering ₹9.5 crore. The Mumbai Indians skipper, known for his bold style both on and off the field, and his car collection, reflects that personality perfectly. The Rolls-Royce Phantom is often seen as the ultimate symbol of luxury. It's handcrafted in England and takes months to build. The car is powered by a massive 6.75-litre V12 engine that produces 563 bhp and 900 Nm of torque, paired with an eight-speed automatic gearbox. This beast can go from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.4 seconds, with a top speed of 250 km/h.&nbsp;Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-3rd-test-sachin-tendulkar-honoured-with-portrait-at-lords-1752148071430">IND vs ENG 3rd Test: Sachin Tendulkar honoured with portrait at Lord's</a>&nbsp;Every part of the Phantom is designed for comfort, elegance, and performance. From its premium interiors to smooth ride quality, it's a car fit for royalty. Not many in the country own this luxurious car, making it even more special.<h2>Hardik Pandya – A self-made star</h2>Hardik Pandya’s journey from a small town in Gujarat to being one of India's top cricketers is truly inspiring.&nbsp;&nbsp;Despite controversies and setbacks, he has worked hard to become a key player in Indian cricket. He played a key role in India's triumph at the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 and ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Stars like Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar, Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya are known not just for their cricketing skills, but also for their love for luxury cars. But have you ever wondered, which Indian cricketer owns the most expensive car?

Cricket in India earns your respect, admiration, fame and a luxurious lifestyle. Players not only shine on the field but also make huge money through IPL contracts, BCCI salaries, brand endorsements, media events, partnerships and social media promotions. With all this success, many Indian cricketers lead lavish lives filled with dream homes, overseas vacations, and, of course, luxury cars. Stars like Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar, Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya are known not just for their cricketing skills, but also for their love for luxury cars. But have you ever wondered which Indian cricketer owns the most expensive car? Let’s find out. Hardik Pandya – Rolls-Royce Phantom (₹9.5 crore) Among all Indian cricketers, Hardik Pandya currently owns the most expensive car, a Rolls-Royce Phantom, worth a staggering ₹9.5 crore. The Mumbai Indians skipper, known for his bold style both on and off the field, and his car collection, reflects that personality perfectly. The Rolls-Royce Phantom is often seen as the ultimate symbol of luxury. It's handcrafted in England and takes months to build. The car is powered by a massive 6.75-litre V12 engine that produces 563 bhp and 900 Nm of torque, paired with an eight-speed automatic gearbox. This beast can go from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.4 seconds, with a top speed of 250 km/h. Also Read | IND vs ENG 3rd Test: Sachin Tendulkar honoured with portrait at Lord's Every part of the Phantom is designed for comfort, elegance, and performance. From its premium interiors to smooth ride quality, it's a car fit for royalty. Not many in the country own this luxurious car, making it even more special. Hardik Pandya – A self-made star Hardik Pandya’s journey from a small town in Gujarat to being one of India's top cricketers is truly inspiring. Despite controversies and setbacks, he has worked hard to become a key player in Indian cricket. He played a key role in India's triumph at the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 and ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Stars like Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar, Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya are known not just for their cricketing skills, but also for their love for luxury cars. But have you ever wondered which Indian cricketer owns the most expensive car?

Which Indian cricketer owns most expensive car? He plays for Mumbai Indians in IPL. Details inside.

Aryna Sabalenka’s dream run at Wimbledon 2025 came to a halt as she was knocked out in the semi-final by the USA's Amanda Anisimova. The American stunned the top seed with a thrilling 6–4, 4–6, 6–4 victory to book her spot in her maiden final at the SW19. After dropping the first set, Sabalenka fought hard, bouncing back in the second set to level the match. But in the final set, Anisimova held her nerve and delivered big under pressure, sealing the biggest win of her career so far.&nbsp;While Sabalenka gave all her heart on the court, tennis enthusiasts noticed one strange thing throughout the tournament: there was no Belarus flag next to her name on the scoreboard. Instead, a plain blue rectangle was displayed, raising many concerns among viewers. What was the actual reason? Let's decode it.&nbsp;Since 2022, players from Belarus and Russia have not been allowed to play under their national flags at any Grand Slam tournament. This rule was introduced following the Russian-Ukraine war, with Belarus being a strong supporter of Russia. As a result, Aryna Sabalenka has been competing as a 'neutral' athlete for the past three years.&nbsp;Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tennis-what-is-a-calendar-golden-slam-in-tennis-meet-steffi-graff-to-achieve-it-1751813513490">What is a Calendar Golden Slam in Tennis? Meet the only player to achieve it</a>&nbsp;The International Tennis Federation (ITF) had suspended the Russian and Belarusian tennis federations from all their events.&nbsp;“The ITF condemns Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and its facilitation by Belarus,” the organisation said in its official statement.&nbsp;In 2022, Wimbledon went a step further and banned Russian and Belarusian players completely. Sabalenka had to skip the tournament that year. Though she returned to the grass courts of London the next year, the flag restriction remained.&nbsp;&nbsp;Sabalenka has been vocal about the situation. “It’s sad that politics has entered the sport. We are just tennis players trying to do our job,” she had said earlier.

While Sabalenka gave all her heart on the court, tennis enthusiasts noticed one strange thing throughout the tournament: there was no Belarus flag next to her name on the scoreboard. Instead, a plain blue rectangle was displayed. Here's why!

Aryna Sabalenka’s dream run at Wimbledon 2025 came to a halt as she was knocked out in the semi-final by the USA's Amanda Anisimova. The American stunned the top seed with a thrilling 6–4, 4–6, 6–4 victory to book her spot in her maiden final at the SW19. After dropping the first set, Sabalenka fought hard, bouncing back in the second set to level the match. But in the final set, Anisimova held her nerve and delivered big under pressure, sealing the biggest win of her career so far. While Sabalenka gave all her heart on the court, tennis enthusiasts noticed one strange thing throughout the tournament: there was no Belarus flag next to her name on the scoreboard. Instead, a plain blue rectangle was displayed, raising many concerns among viewers. What was the actual reason? Let's decode it. Since 2022, players from Belarus and Russia have not been allowed to play under their national flags at any Grand Slam tournament. This rule was introduced following the Russian-Ukraine war, with Belarus being a strong supporter of Russia. As a result, Aryna Sabalenka has been competing as a 'neutral' athlete for the past three years. Also Read | What is a Calendar Golden Slam in Tennis? Meet the only player to achieve it The International Tennis Federation (ITF) had suspended the Russian and Belarusian tennis federations from all their events. “The ITF condemns Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and its facilitation by Belarus,” the organisation said in its official statement. In 2022, Wimbledon went a step further and banned Russian and Belarusian players completely. Sabalenka had to skip the tournament that year. Though she returned to the grass courts of London the next year, the flag restriction remained. Sabalenka has been vocal about the situation. “It’s sad that politics has entered the sport. We are just tennis players trying to do our job,” she had said earlier.

While Sabalenka gave all her heart on the court, tennis enthusiasts noticed one strange thing throughout the tournament: there was no Belarus flag next to her name on the scoreboard. Instead, a plain blue rectangle was displayed. Here's why!

No flag for Aryna Sabalenka at Wimbledon 2025? Here’s why

Wiaan Mulder, South Africa’s Test captain for the Zimbabwe series, came agonisingly close to breaking the ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ record set by Test great and former West Indies captain Brian Lara, but chose against doing so, receiving mixed emotions from cricket and the wider world. Lara holds the record for the highest individual score in Tests (400*, he hit against England in 2004); while only a couple of players came close to breaking it, none looked as determined as Mulder against Zimbabwe in the just-concluded second Test. Mulder revealed what the great man told him about not breaking his Test record.&nbsp;Mulder scored an unbeaten 367 against Zimbabwe, and while he was at the crease when teams departed for lunch on day two, he, also the stand-in skipper for this series, decided to declare, shocking everyone.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-lords-test-nitish-kumar-reddy-reveals-how-australian-captain-pat-cummins-helped-improve-his-bowling-ipl-srh-1752215799742">IND vs ENG, Lord’s Test: Reddy reveals how Australian captain Cummins helped improve his bowling</a> &nbsp;South Africa declared on 626 for five, and Mulder finished 33 runs short of breaking Brian Lara’s record for most runs hit in a Test innings. &nbsp;When asked about his thoughts on declaring so close to breaking the record, Mulder said firstly, he felt the score was enough on the board to keep South Africa ahead in the game, and, secondly, he willingly decided against going past Lara’s tally of 400*, explaining why.&nbsp; &nbsp;"Well, first things first, I thought we've got enough, we need to bowl. And secondly, Brian Lara is a legend, let's be real," Mulder said in a chat with Shaun Pollock during the post-day interview with SuperSport.&nbsp; &nbsp;"He got 401 [400*] or whatever it was against England. And for someone of that stature to keep that record is pretty special. I think if I get the chance again, I'd probably do the same thing. I know I was speaking to Shuks [coach Shukri Conrad]. &nbsp;"He kind of said to me as well, like 'listen, let the legends keep the really big scores'. You never know what's my fate or whatever you want to call it, what's destined for me. But I think Brian Lara keeping that record is exactly the way it should be,” he continued.<h3>Here’s what Lara told him &nbsp;</h3>Now that the matter has settled down a bit, Mulder revealed he chatted with Lara about this, and the Caribbean King told him that he should have broken that target. He, however, maintained his stance and humility in accepting that whatever he did was right.&nbsp; &nbsp;"Now that things have settled a little bit, I've chatted a little bit to Brian Lara," Mulder said to SuperSport. "He said to me I'm creating my own legacy, and I should have gone for it. He said records are there to be broken, and he wishes if I'm ever in that position again, I actually go and score more than what he had.&nbsp;"That was an interesting point of view from his side, but I still believe I did the right thing and respecting the game is the most important part for me,” he continued.&nbsp;

Mulder scored an unbeaten 367 against Zimbabwe, and while he was at the crease when teams departed for lunch on day two, he, also the stand-in skipper for this series, decided to declare, shocking everyone. 

Wiaan Mulder, South Africa’s Test captain for the Zimbabwe series, came agonisingly close to breaking the ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ record set by Test great and former West Indies captain Brian Lara, but chose against doing so, receiving mixed emotions from cricket and the wider world. Lara holds the record for the highest individual score in Tests (400*, he hit against England in 2004); while only a couple of players came close to breaking it, none looked as determined as Mulder against Zimbabwe in the just-concluded second Test. Mulder revealed what the great man told him about not breaking his Test record. Mulder scored an unbeaten 367 against Zimbabwe, and while he was at the crease when teams departed for lunch on day two, he, also the stand-in skipper for this series, decided to declare, shocking everyone. Also read | IND vs ENG, Lord’s Test: Reddy reveals how Australian captain Cummins helped improve his bowling South Africa declared on 626 for five, and Mulder finished 33 runs short of breaking Brian Lara’s record for most runs hit in a Test innings. When asked about his thoughts on declaring so close to breaking the record, Mulder said firstly, he felt the score was enough on the board to keep South Africa ahead in the game, and, secondly, he willingly decided against going past Lara’s tally of 400*, explaining why. "Well, first things first, I thought we've got enough, we need to bowl. And secondly, Brian Lara is a legend, let's be real," Mulder said in a chat with Shaun Pollock during the post-day interview with SuperSport. "He got 401 [400*] or whatever it was against England. And for someone of that stature to keep that record is pretty special. I think if I get the chance again, I'd probably do the same thing. I know I was speaking to Shuks [coach Shukri Conrad]. "He kind of said to me as well, like 'listen, let the legends keep the really big scores'. You never know what's my fate or whatever you want to call it, what's destined for me. But I think Brian Lara keeping that record is exactly the way it should be,” he continued. Here’s what Lara told him Now that the matter has settled down a bit, Mulder revealed he chatted with Lara about this, and the Caribbean King told him that he should have broken that target. He, however, maintained his stance and humility in accepting that whatever he did was right. "Now that things have settled a little bit, I've chatted a little bit to Brian Lara," Mulder said to SuperSport. "He said to me I'm creating my own legacy, and I should have gone for it. He said records are there to be broken, and he wishes if I'm ever in that position again, I actually go and score more than what he had. "That was an interesting point of view from his side, but I still believe I did the right thing and respecting the game is the most important part for me,” he continued.

Mulder scored an unbeaten 367 against Zimbabwe, and while he was at the crease when teams departed for lunch on day two, he, also the stand-in skipper for this series, decided to declare, shocking everyone.&nbsp;

Wiaan Mulder reveals what Brian Lara said to him about not breaking his ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ record

Nitish Kumar Reddy came out of the syllabus for England on day one at Lord’s. While they prepared hard for the returning world no. 1 quick Jasprit Bumrah and Edgbaston Test hero for India, Akash Deep, gifting Reddy two wickets in his first over was never part of the plan. The medium pacer first removed Ben Duckett off a sluggish delivery before sending back under fire Zak Crawley off a peach. His twin strikes set the tone for the day, as England deployed an old-school Test approach to share honours on day one. Reddy, however, credited his IPL team (SRH) captain Pat Cummins for improvement in his bowling.&nbsp;Reddy debuted in Tests on the tour Down Under, primarily playing as a batting all-rounder. Less on pace and seam movement, the then-India captain Rohit Sharma didn’t use him enough on bouncy Aussie tracks.&nbsp; &nbsp;In IPL 2025, Reddy vowed to work on improving his bowling; he decided to approach his team skipper (Cummins), who helped him work on his pace and seam position, which paid dividends a few months later in London.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-ben-stokes-injury-worries-england-as-hosts-prepare-for-run-heavy-day-2-at-lords-india-ollie-pope-joe-root-1752210053250">IND vs ENG: Ben Stokes’ injury worries England as hosts prepare for run-heavy day 2 at Lord’s</a> &nbsp;However, considering that the new skipper Shubman Gill introduced Reddy inside the first 15 overs, making him bowl 14 throughout the day – the same as Mohammed Siraj, it reflects the confidence he has in his bowling. On day one, unlike the frontline quicks, Reddy was slower through the air and even got more movement. The medium seamer also extracted the most average seam, more than Bumrah, and also attacked the stumps more often, troubling the English.&nbsp; &nbsp;"After the Australia tour, I felt like I have to improve my bowling and my consistency," Reddy said. "That's what I looked [at]. And yeah, Pat is my captain [in the IPL], and he's been brilliant in Australia, and I have asked him [for] some tips and he has been telling me how things would have been done in Australia, how can I go through in Australia. And that's a great experience for me, sharing with Pat Cummins. &nbsp;“Coming to this tour, I would say, working with Morne Morkel has been great for me. He's working with me for a couple of weeks, and we are seeing good progress in my bowling, and I'm really enjoying working with him.”<h3>Morkel’s role in nourishing Reddy &nbsp;</h3>Team India bowling coach Morne Morkel has also played a handy role in nourishing Reddy as a bowler. Reddy revealed the areas the two are working on, and by believing in himself, he has upped his game.&nbsp;&nbsp;"We've been working on my consistency a lot since I get a bit of swing both ways," Reddy said. “I just want to be consistent on the areas. So we are working on that. I've been working hard on my bowling for one year or two years. I've been doing a lot of hard work, but later on, it is about understanding things and believing in myself. If you believe, that's when your hard work comes on point. That's what I'm realising now.”

His twin strikes set the tone for the day, as England deployed an old-school Test approach to share honours on day one.

Nitish Kumar Reddy came out of the syllabus for England on day one at Lord’s. While they prepared hard for the returning world no. 1 quick Jasprit Bumrah and Edgbaston Test hero for India, Akash Deep, gifting Reddy two wickets in his first over was never part of the plan. The medium pacer first removed Ben Duckett off a sluggish delivery before sending back under fire Zak Crawley off a peach. His twin strikes set the tone for the day, as England deployed an old-school Test approach to share honours on day one. Reddy, however, credited his IPL team (SRH) captain Pat Cummins for improvement in his bowling. Reddy debuted in Tests on the tour Down Under, primarily playing as a batting all-rounder. Less on pace and seam movement, the then-India captain Rohit Sharma didn’t use him enough on bouncy Aussie tracks. In IPL 2025, Reddy vowed to work on improving his bowling; he decided to approach his team skipper (Cummins), who helped him work on his pace and seam position, which paid dividends a few months later in London. Also read | IND vs ENG: Ben Stokes’ injury worries England as hosts prepare for run-heavy day 2 at Lord’s However, considering that the new skipper Shubman Gill introduced Reddy inside the first 15 overs, making him bowl 14 throughout the day – the same as Mohammed Siraj, it reflects the confidence he has in his bowling. On day one, unlike the frontline quicks, Reddy was slower through the air and even got more movement. The medium seamer also extracted the most average seam, more than Bumrah, and also attacked the stumps more often, troubling the English. "After the Australia tour, I felt like I have to improve my bowling and my consistency," Reddy said. "That's what I looked [at]. And yeah, Pat is my captain [in the IPL], and he's been brilliant in Australia, and I have asked him [for] some tips and he has been telling me how things would have been done in Australia, how can I go through in Australia. And that's a great experience for me, sharing with Pat Cummins. “Coming to this tour, I would say, working with Morne Morkel has been great for me. He's working with me for a couple of weeks, and we are seeing good progress in my bowling, and I'm really enjoying working with him.” Morkel’s role in nourishing Reddy Team India bowling coach Morne Morkel has also played a handy role in nourishing Reddy as a bowler. Reddy revealed the areas the two are working on, and by believing in himself, he has upped his game. "We've been working on my consistency a lot since I get a bit of swing both ways," Reddy said. “I just want to be consistent on the areas. So we are working on that. I've been working hard on my bowling for one year or two years. I've been doing a lot of hard work, but later on, it is about understanding things and believing in myself. If you believe, that's when your hard work comes on point. That's what I'm realising now.”

His twin strikes set the tone for the day, as England deployed an old-school Test approach to share honours on day one.

IND vs ENG, Lord’s Test: Reddy reveals how Australian captain Cummins helped improve his bowling

England captain Ben Stokes pulled up sore while batting on day one against India at the Lord’s, casting doubts over his fitness and participation in the remainder of the game. Stokes remained unbeaten on 39 off 108 balls on an otherwise slow day for England, with batting veteran Joe Root standing at the other end, stranded at 99*, with their scorecard reading 251 for four. While batting on 32, Stokes took a stride forward and left a Nitish Kumar Reddy delivery, only for him to wince in pain and clutch his right groin immediately. Even after the team physio attended to him and treated him, Stokes appeared uncomfortable throughout, hobbling up.&nbsp;As Stokes was taking his time in between the deliveries, stretching again before India took the new ball, Root looked determined to complete his first hundred of this series; he, however, was struck on 99* overnight. In the last over of the day, Root took a single off the fourth ball off Akash Deep, trying to go for another one, before a loud no from Stokes saw him finish the day on 99 not out. &nbsp;"Fingers crossed he can do something magic and come back strong," Pope said of Stokes’ injury. "I've not seen him since, so fingers crossed there's nothing too serious. But clearly we've got a big Test over the next four days and we've got a big two [at Old Trafford and The Oval] coming up as well, so it is important to try and manage him." &nbsp;Pope, team vice-captain and someone who stitched over a 109-run stand with Joe Root (for the third wicket) following a double wicket-over by Nitish Reddy early in the innings, feels his responsibility to aid England’s bid to make a comeback in this series in Stokes’ absence should the skipper suffer any blow.&nbsp; &nbsp;"We'll see how he pulls up tomorrow, but for me, that is partially one of my roles, to make sure that he doesn't push himself to a ridiculous place with whatever he's dealing with at the moment," Pope said. "I'm sure the physios, the medics will work with him to lay out a plan, and then I'll help push him in the right direction." &nbsp;Meanwhile, Stokes was England’s most effective seamer in the first Test in Leeds, increasing his workload following his knee surgery. In the second Test at Edgbaston, Stokes bowled 19 overs in the first innings and seven in the second before Team India hit gold and won the match by 336 runs, levelling the series.&nbsp; &nbsp;Given Stokes’ latest injury scare, it remains unclear if he will bowl at any stage in this match or the remainder of the series.&nbsp;

While batting on 32, Stokes took a stride forward and left a Nitish Kumar Reddy delivery, only for him to wince in pain and clutch his right groin immediately.

England captain Ben Stokes pulled up sore while batting on day one against India at the Lord’s, casting doubts over his fitness and participation in the remainder of the game. Stokes remained unbeaten on 39 off 108 balls on an otherwise slow day for England, with batting veteran Joe Root standing at the other end, stranded at 99*, with their scorecard reading 251 for four. While batting on 32, Stokes took a stride forward and left a Nitish Kumar Reddy delivery, only for him to wince in pain and clutch his right groin immediately. Even after the team physio attended to him and treated him, Stokes appeared uncomfortable throughout, hobbling up. As Stokes was taking his time in between the deliveries, stretching again before India took the new ball, Root looked determined to complete his first hundred of this series; he, however, was struck on 99* overnight. In the last over of the day, Root took a single off the fourth ball off Akash Deep, trying to go for another one, before a loud no from Stokes saw him finish the day on 99 not out. "Fingers crossed he can do something magic and come back strong," Pope said of Stokes’ injury. "I've not seen him since, so fingers crossed there's nothing too serious. But clearly we've got a big Test over the next four days and we've got a big two [at Old Trafford and The Oval] coming up as well, so it is important to try and manage him." Pope, team vice-captain and someone who stitched over a 109-run stand with Joe Root (for the third wicket) following a double wicket-over by Nitish Reddy early in the innings, feels his responsibility to aid England’s bid to make a comeback in this series in Stokes’ absence should the skipper suffer any blow. "We'll see how he pulls up tomorrow, but for me, that is partially one of my roles, to make sure that he doesn't push himself to a ridiculous place with whatever he's dealing with at the moment," Pope said. "I'm sure the physios, the medics will work with him to lay out a plan, and then I'll help push him in the right direction." Meanwhile, Stokes was England’s most effective seamer in the first Test in Leeds, increasing his workload following his knee surgery. In the second Test at Edgbaston, Stokes bowled 19 overs in the first innings and seven in the second before Team India hit gold and won the match by 336 runs, levelling the series. Given Stokes’ latest injury scare, it remains unclear if he will bowl at any stage in this match or the remainder of the series.

While batting on 32, Stokes took a stride forward and left a Nitish Kumar Reddy delivery, only for him to wince in pain and clutch his right groin immediately.

IND vs ENG: Ben Stokes’ injury worries England as hosts prepare for run-heavy day 2 at Lord’s

Novak Djokovic will put his bid for Grand Slam history on the line at Wimbledon on Friday when he faces world number one Jannik Sinner for a place in the final, while defending champion Carlos Alcaraz takes on American fifth seed Taylor Fritz.<h3>Jannik Sinner v Novak Djokovic</h3>&nbsp;As a seven-time Wimbledon champion, Novak Djokovic believes his best chance to win a record 25th Grand Slam title lies on the lawns of south-west London. Now, the 38-year-old Serb faces the defining test of that theory. Djokovic is looking to reach an 11th Wimbledon final and his 38th Grand Slam showpiece, yet he finds himself in the unusual position of being an All England Club underdog.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-number-1-aryna-sabalenka-criticises-amanda-anisimova-behaviour-after-shock-wimbledon-semis-exit-1752207166149">Sabalenka takes a swipe at Anisimova over her behaviour after shock Wimbledon exit</a>&nbsp;Although Djokovic beat Sinner in the Wimbledon semi-finals in 2023 and the quarter-finals in 2022, the Italian got his revenge in the 2024 Australian Open and this year's French Open.&nbsp;Those semi-final victories helped Sinner build a 5-4 edge in his nine encounters with Djokovic, who has lost the last four meetings.&nbsp;Sinner shrugged off fears over an elbow injury to brush aside American 10th seed Ben Shelton in the quarter-finals, while Djokovic hopes to be fully fit after an awkward fall late in his last-eight victory over Italy's Flavio Cobolli.&nbsp;Beaten by Carlos Alcaraz in the last two Wimbledon finals, Djokovic hasn't won a Grand Slam since moving level with Margaret Court on 24 major titles by clinching the 2023 US Open.&nbsp;Sinner and Alcaraz are the dominant forces in men's tennis now, but sixth seed Djokovic will be contesting a record 14th Wimbledon men's semi-final, with 10 wins from his previous 13 matches at that stage.&nbsp;Djokovic has made every Wimbledon final since 2018, and his last semi-final loss at the tournament came against Roger Federer in 2012.&nbsp;He has a 37-14 record in Grand Slam semi-finals, but has lost three of his last four.&nbsp;Djokovic can equal Federer's Open era record for most consecutive Wimbledon men's finals if he makes it to the last Sunday for a seventh time in a row.&nbsp;In his seventh Grand Slam semi-final, a victory for Australian Open champion Sinner would send him through to his first Wimbledon final.&nbsp;The 23-year-old, a three-time major winner, can become the sixth man in the Open era to make four consecutive Grand Slam final appearances.&nbsp;The last of those finals ended in a five-set defeat that saw him blow three championship points against Alcaraz in the French Open in June, a painful memory fuelling his Wimbledon title charge.<h3>Carlos Alcaraz v Taylor Fritz</h3>Back to his best after a spluttering start to the tournament, Carlos Alcaraz must subdue the power game of big-serving Taylor Fritz to reach his third successive Wimbledon final.&nbsp;Alcaraz was taken to five sets by the since-retired Fabio Fognini in the first round and also dropped a set against both Jan-Lennard Struff and Andrey Rublev to raise concerns about his title defence.&nbsp;Alcaraz, a five-time Grand Slam champion, eased fears about a dip in form with a dynamic demolition of Britain's Cameron Norrie in the quarter-finals.&nbsp;The Spanish world number two is contesting his eighth Grand Slam semi-final, with a 5-2 record including victories in both his Wimbledon last-four ties. He is on a career-best 23-match winning streak since losing to Holger Rune in the Barcelona final in April and has won 34 of his 37 matches on grass.&nbsp;If Fritz can pull off a major upset, he will reach his second Grand Slam final, in the process becoming the first American man to make the Wimbledon final since Andy Roddick in 2009.&nbsp;&nbsp;The 27-year-old made his first appearance in a Grand Slam final at the US Open last year, losing to Jannik Sinner.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.&nbsp;

Djokovic is looking to reach an 11th Wimbledon final and his 38th Grand Slam showpiece, yet he finds himself in the unusual position of being an All England Club underdog.

Novak Djokovic will put his bid for Grand Slam history on the line at Wimbledon on Friday when he faces world number one Jannik Sinner for a place in the final, while defending champion Carlos Alcaraz takes on American fifth seed Taylor Fritz. Jannik Sinner v Novak Djokovic As a seven-time Wimbledon champion, Novak Djokovic believes his best chance to win a record 25th Grand Slam title lies on the lawns of south-west London. Now, the 38-year-old Serb faces the defining test of that theory. Djokovic is looking to reach an 11th Wimbledon final and his 38th Grand Slam showpiece, yet he finds himself in the unusual position of being an All England Club underdog. Also read | Sabalenka takes a swipe at Anisimova over her behaviour after shock Wimbledon exit Although Djokovic beat Sinner in the Wimbledon semi-finals in 2023 and the quarter-finals in 2022, the Italian got his revenge in the 2024 Australian Open and this year's French Open. Those semi-final victories helped Sinner build a 5-4 edge in his nine encounters with Djokovic, who has lost the last four meetings. Sinner shrugged off fears over an elbow injury to brush aside American 10th seed Ben Shelton in the quarter-finals, while Djokovic hopes to be fully fit after an awkward fall late in his last-eight victory over Italy's Flavio Cobolli. Beaten by Carlos Alcaraz in the last two Wimbledon finals, Djokovic hasn't won a Grand Slam since moving level with Margaret Court on 24 major titles by clinching the 2023 US Open. Sinner and Alcaraz are the dominant forces in men's tennis now, but sixth seed Djokovic will be contesting a record 14th Wimbledon men's semi-final, with 10 wins from his previous 13 matches at that stage. Djokovic has made every Wimbledon final since 2018, and his last semi-final loss at the tournament came against Roger Federer in 2012. He has a 37-14 record in Grand Slam semi-finals, but has lost three of his last four. Djokovic can equal Federer's Open era record for most consecutive Wimbledon men's finals if he makes it to the last Sunday for a seventh time in a row. In his seventh Grand Slam semi-final, a victory for Australian Open champion Sinner would send him through to his first Wimbledon final. The 23-year-old, a three-time major winner, can become the sixth man in the Open era to make four consecutive Grand Slam final appearances. The last of those finals ended in a five-set defeat that saw him blow three championship points against Alcaraz in the French Open in June, a painful memory fuelling his Wimbledon title charge. Carlos Alcaraz v Taylor Fritz Back to his best after a spluttering start to the tournament, Carlos Alcaraz must subdue the power game of big-serving Taylor Fritz to reach his third successive Wimbledon final. Alcaraz was taken to five sets by the since-retired Fabio Fognini in the first round and also dropped a set against both Jan-Lennard Struff and Andrey Rublev to raise concerns about his title defence. Alcaraz, a five-time Grand Slam champion, eased fears about a dip in form with a dynamic demolition of Britain's Cameron Norrie in the quarter-finals. The Spanish world number two is contesting his eighth Grand Slam semi-final, with a 5-2 record including victories in both his Wimbledon last-four ties. He is on a career-best 23-match winning streak since losing to Holger Rune in the Barcelona final in April and has won 34 of his 37 matches on grass. If Fritz can pull off a major upset, he will reach his second Grand Slam final, in the process becoming the first American man to make the Wimbledon final since Andy Roddick in 2009. The 27-year-old made his first appearance in a Grand Slam final at the US Open last year, losing to Jannik Sinner. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Djokovic is looking to reach an 11th Wimbledon final and his 38th Grand Slam showpiece, yet he finds himself in the unusual position of being an All England Club underdog.

Wimbledon men's semis preview - Djokovic faces Sinner, Alcaraz meets Fritz

Aryna Sabalenka took a swipe at Amanda Anisimova over her behaviour during the American's stunning Wimbledon semi-final victory on Thursday. The world number one crashed to a 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 defeat against the 13th seed to shatter her dream of reaching a first All England Club final. The Belarusian top seed had reached the previous three Grand Slam finals, but she paid the price for an erratic display in the blazing Centre Court heat. Sabalenka lost her cool with Anisimova during the bruising semi-final and was still angry with her rival several hours later. Two incidents infuriated the 27-year-old, who was unhappy that Anisimova celebrated winning a point too early.&nbsp;"I was just trying to chase the ball. She was already celebrating it. I mean, that's a bit too early. Then she kind of pissed me off saying oh, that's what she does all the time'," Sabalenka said.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/wimbledon-2025-swiatek-sets-up-women-s-singles-title-clash-against-fellow-maiden-finalist-anisimova-1752169398615">Wimbledon 2025: Swiatek sets up women's singles title clash against fellow maiden finalist Anisimova</a>&nbsp;The three-time Grand Slam champion said Anisimova's antics inspired her to fight back in the second set.&nbsp;"I was grateful that she actually said that because it actually helped me to keep fighting. I'm like, 'OK, now I'm going to show you the tennis'," she said. "I came back because I got really angry in that moment, probably in the third set, I should have remembered that."&nbsp;Sabalenka was also irked that Anisimova failed to follow the tennis tradition of offering an apology when she won a point thanks to a fortunate deflection off the net.&nbsp;"I just looked at her and, I mean, for sure she didn't hear me. I was like, 'You don't want to say sorry?' She just wanted, I guess, badly to win this match," Sabalenka said.<h3>Calm Sabalenka</h3>&nbsp;Ironically, Sabalenka's rant came after she had opened her post-match press conference by telling reporters she would not repeat her French Open final outburst. She was forced to apologise after claiming it was her poor play and not Coco Gauff's performance that was the decisive factor in the American's victory at Paris last month.&nbsp;"Are you guys waiting for something? You're not going to see the Roland Garros press conference, so anyone who was waiting for that, you can leave right now," she said.&nbsp;Sabalenka did give credit to Anisimova for her spirited display, praising the 23-year-old for being "brave" at key moments and admitting she was the better player.&nbsp;Insisting she had learnt from the debacle at Roland Garros, Sabalenka added: "I just don't want to face that hate again. We all can lose control over our emotions. It's absolutely normal.&nbsp;&nbsp;"Every time when I was really that close today to completely lose it and start yelling, screaming, smashing the racquets, I kept reminding myself that's not an option, and it's not going to help me to stay in the match and to fight for my dream.&nbsp;"Even right now, I took a bit more time before doing my media just so I can be Aryna, not that crazy person that been on that media day at Roland Garros."&nbsp;But, despite her protestations of a newfound maturity, Sabalenka could not help aiming a parting shot at the assembled media.&nbsp;"Ha, ha, ha, you didn't get anything," she said before poking her tongue out.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.&nbsp;

The Belarusian top seed had reached the previous three Grand Slam finals, but she paid the price for an erratic display in the blazing Centre Court heat.

Aryna Sabalenka took a swipe at Amanda Anisimova over her behaviour during the American's stunning Wimbledon semi-final victory on Thursday. The world number one crashed to a 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 defeat against the 13th seed to shatter her dream of reaching a first All England Club final. The Belarusian top seed had reached the previous three Grand Slam finals, but she paid the price for an erratic display in the blazing Centre Court heat. Sabalenka lost her cool with Anisimova during the bruising semi-final and was still angry with her rival several hours later. Two incidents infuriated the 27-year-old, who was unhappy that Anisimova celebrated winning a point too early. "I was just trying to chase the ball. She was already celebrating it. I mean, that's a bit too early. Then she kind of pissed me off saying oh, that's what she does all the time'," Sabalenka said. Also read | Wimbledon 2025: Swiatek sets up women's singles title clash against fellow maiden finalist Anisimova The three-time Grand Slam champion said Anisimova's antics inspired her to fight back in the second set. "I was grateful that she actually said that because it actually helped me to keep fighting. I'm like, 'OK, now I'm going to show you the tennis'," she said. "I came back because I got really angry in that moment, probably in the third set, I should have remembered that." Sabalenka was also irked that Anisimova failed to follow the tennis tradition of offering an apology when she won a point thanks to a fortunate deflection off the net. "I just looked at her and, I mean, for sure she didn't hear me. I was like, 'You don't want to say sorry?' She just wanted, I guess, badly to win this match," Sabalenka said. Calm Sabalenka Ironically, Sabalenka's rant came after she had opened her post-match press conference by telling reporters she would not repeat her French Open final outburst. She was forced to apologise after claiming it was her poor play and not Coco Gauff's performance that was the decisive factor in the American's victory at Paris last month. "Are you guys waiting for something? You're not going to see the Roland Garros press conference, so anyone who was waiting for that, you can leave right now," she said. Sabalenka did give credit to Anisimova for her spirited display, praising the 23-year-old for being "brave" at key moments and admitting she was the better player. Insisting she had learnt from the debacle at Roland Garros, Sabalenka added: "I just don't want to face that hate again. We all can lose control over our emotions. It's absolutely normal. "Every time when I was really that close today to completely lose it and start yelling, screaming, smashing the racquets, I kept reminding myself that's not an option, and it's not going to help me to stay in the match and to fight for my dream. "Even right now, I took a bit more time before doing my media just so I can be Aryna, not that crazy person that been on that media day at Roland Garros." But, despite her protestations of a newfound maturity, Sabalenka could not help aiming a parting shot at the assembled media. "Ha, ha, ha, you didn't get anything," she said before poking her tongue out. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

The Belarusian top seed had reached the previous three Grand Slam finals, but she paid the price for an erratic display in the blazing Centre Court heat.

Sabalenka takes a swipe at Anisimova over her behaviour after shock Wimbledon exit

Athletic Bilbao defender Yeray Alvarez said Thursday he has been provisionally suspended for testing positive for a prohibited substance following a Europa League clash against Manchester United in May. The 30-year-old centre-back said he took the substance "involuntarily" through medicine he was using to combat hair loss following treatment for testicular cancer. Alvarez was diagnosed in 2016 for the disease and, after treatment, returned to play in 2017, but suffered a recurrence later that year, making a second comeback in 2018.&nbsp;"After overcoming my illness, I have been taking a treatment against alopecia for years, and after studying the issue, we have found out that the positive test came because I involuntarily took a preventative medicine against hair loss, which contained a prohibited substance," said Alvarez in a statement. "The disciplinary proceedings are currently in an investigatory phase and confidential, so I am provisionally suspended and I am not authorised to make further public comment."&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/did-over-speeding-kill-liverpool-forward-diogo-jota-truck-driver-who-saw-this-crash-reveals-1752149084397">Did over-speeding kill Liverpool forward Jota? Truck driver who saw this crash reveals, ‘The family has my word…’</a>&nbsp;Alvarez said his positive test came after Bilbao's 3-0 home defeat by Man United in the Europa League semi-final first leg on May 1.&nbsp;The defender also played in the second leg and two further La Liga matches before the end of the season. Alvarez said he was told he had tested positive "a few weeks ago" and hearing the news was "a very tough blow".&nbsp;"I could not believe it, given that never in my life have I taken prohibited substances," explained the Spaniard.&nbsp;Athletic Bilbao said in a statement that they "lament the human error of Yeray" and will show the defender support, but cannot make any further comment at this time.&nbsp;European football governing body UEFA did not immediately respond to a request for comment.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Alvarez said his positive test came after Bilbao's 3-0 home defeat by Man United in the Europa League semi-final first leg on May 1.

Athletic Bilbao defender Yeray Alvarez said Thursday he has been provisionally suspended for testing positive for a prohibited substance following a Europa League clash against Manchester United in May. The 30-year-old centre-back said he took the substance "involuntarily" through medicine he was using to combat hair loss following treatment for testicular cancer. Alvarez was diagnosed in 2016 for the disease and, after treatment, returned to play in 2017, but suffered a recurrence later that year, making a second comeback in 2018. "After overcoming my illness, I have been taking a treatment against alopecia for years, and after studying the issue, we have found out that the positive test came because I involuntarily took a preventative medicine against hair loss, which contained a prohibited substance," said Alvarez in a statement. "The disciplinary proceedings are currently in an investigatory phase and confidential, so I am provisionally suspended and I am not authorised to make further public comment." Also read | Did over-speeding kill Liverpool forward Jota? Truck driver who saw this crash reveals, ‘The family has my word…’ Alvarez said his positive test came after Bilbao's 3-0 home defeat by Man United in the Europa League semi-final first leg on May 1. The defender also played in the second leg and two further La Liga matches before the end of the season. Alvarez said he was told he had tested positive "a few weeks ago" and hearing the news was "a very tough blow". "I could not believe it, given that never in my life have I taken prohibited substances," explained the Spaniard. Athletic Bilbao said in a statement that they "lament the human error of Yeray" and will show the defender support, but cannot make any further comment at this time. European football governing body UEFA did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Alvarez said his positive test came after Bilbao's 3-0 home defeat by Man United in the Europa League semi-final first leg on May 1.

La Liga: Athletic Bilbao defender suspended for 'involuntary' doping; club vows to back him

Joe Root stayed unbeaten on 99 as England ditched Bazball approach to finish at 251/4 at the end of day 1 (Jul 10) of the third Test at Lord's against India. The hosts, batting first for a change after winning the third straight toss in the series, were slightly ahead as India bowlers found it hard to penetrate despite couple of openings across the day. Returning pacer Jasprit Bumrah bowled brilliantly in his 18 overs, giving away just 35 runs at an economy of 1.94 but managed just one wicket.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/5-wickets-in-5-balls-ireland-s-campher-second-player-to-achieve-milestone-this-zimbabwe-player-was-first-1752158937610">5 wickets in 5 balls! Ireland's Campher second player to achieve milestone, THIS Zimbabwe player was first</a><h2>Nitish Reddy's double-wicket over</h2>England openers Ben Duckett and Zak Crawly successfully survived the first hour of the Test and added 44 runs before India skipper Shubman Gill handed the ball to all-rounder Nitish Reddy. The all-rounder, who had bowled only six overs in last Test for 0/29, made immediate impact and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-in-bumrahs-comeback-at-lords-nitish-reddy-stuns-england-with-double-wicket-over-1752146298891">removed both opening batters in his very first over</a>. England didn't lose any more wicket in the session and went to lunch at 83/2.In the second session, Ollie Pope - who had survived many close calls in his innings - added 70 runs with Root without losing a wicket as England went to tea at 153/2 in 49 overs - a stark difference to their Bazball attack approach. Ravindra Jadeja removed Pope (44) on the first ball after tea and Bumrah bowled Harry Brook (11) shortly after to give India an opening. England skipper Ben Stokes, however, steadied the ship and added unbeaten 79 runs with Root for the fifth wicket to finish the day without further damage.<h2>Rishabh Pant injury scare</h2>India wicketkeeper-batter Pant <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rishabh-pant-injury-news-bcci-shares-update-as-jurel-keeps-wicket-at-lords-1752165658819">suffered a blow on his left index finger</a> during the 34th over of the day and received on-field treatment before walking off the ground in pain. Dhruv Jurel was called to take his spot behind the stumps as a substitute. As per an update by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Pant is under the supervision of medical team and is receiving the treatment.

England ditched Bazball approach to finish at 251/4 at the end of day 1 (Jul 10) of the third Test at Lord's against India. Returning pacer Jasprit Bumrah bowled brilliantly in his 18 overs, giving away just 35 runs at an economy of 1.94 but managed just one wicket.

Joe Root stayed unbeaten on 99 as England ditched Bazball approach to finish at 251/4 at the end of day 1 (Jul 10) of the third Test at Lord's against India. The hosts, batting first for a change after winning the third straight toss in the series, were slightly ahead as India bowlers found it hard to penetrate despite couple of openings across the day. Returning pacer Jasprit Bumrah bowled brilliantly in his 18 overs, giving away just 35 runs at an economy of 1.94 but managed just one wicket. Also Read - 5 wickets in 5 balls! Ireland's Campher second player to achieve milestone, THIS Zimbabwe player was first Nitish Reddy's double-wicket over England openers Ben Duckett and Zak Crawly successfully survived the first hour of the Test and added 44 runs before India skipper Shubman Gill handed the ball to all-rounder Nitish Reddy. The all-rounder, who had bowled only six overs in last Test for 0/29, made immediate impact and removed both opening batters in his very first over. England didn't lose any more wicket in the session and went to lunch at 83/2. In the second session, Ollie Pope - who had survived many close calls in his innings - added 70 runs with Root without losing a wicket as England went to tea at 153/2 in 49 overs - a stark difference to their Bazball attack approach. Ravindra Jadeja removed Pope (44) on the first ball after tea and Bumrah bowled Harry Brook (11) shortly after to give India an opening. England skipper Ben Stokes, however, steadied the ship and added unbeaten 79 runs with Root for the fifth wicket to finish the day without further damage. Rishabh Pant injury scare India wicketkeeper-batter Pant suffered a blow on his left index finger during the 34th over of the day and received on-field treatment before walking off the ground in pain. Dhruv Jurel was called to take his spot behind the stumps as a substitute. As per an update by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Pant is under the supervision of medical team and is receiving the treatment.

England ditched Bazball approach to finish at 251/4 at the end of day 1 (Jul 10) of the third Test at Lord's against India. Returning pacer Jasprit Bumrah bowled brilliantly in his 18 overs, giving away just 35 runs at an economy of 1.94 but managed just one wicket.

IND vs ENG: Root 99 not out keeps hosts ahead as England ditch Bazball at Lord's

Iga Swiatek routed former Olympic champion Belinda Bencic 6-2, 6-0 on Thursday to reach her first Wimbledon final, where she will face Amanda Anisimova. The five-time Grand Slam champion, seeded eighth at the All England Club, dominated her Swiss opponent from the start, wrapping up victory in 71 minutes on Centre Court. "Honestly, I never even dreamed that it's going to be possible for me to play in the final. So I'm just super-excited and proud of myself and I don't know, tennis keeps surprising me," said Swiatek.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/who-is-amanda-anisimova-american-player-beats-sabalenka-to-reach-maiden-wimbledon-final-1752161381675">Wimbledon: Anisimova upsets top seed Sabalenka to reach maiden final - Who's she</a>"I thought I had lived through everything, even though I'm young, I thought I experienced everything on the court but I didn't experience playing well on grass, so that's the first time and I'm super, super excited and just enjoying it."On a baking Centre Court, the 24-year-old caught Bencic cold, racing into a 3-0 lead.Bencic, ranked 35th in the world, found her footing, holding serve twice but Polish star Swiatek broke to love in the eighth game to take the match by the scruff of the neck.Bencic, who returned to action in October, six months after giving birth to her daughter, Bella, was immediately under pressure in the second set as Swiatek broke for a 2-0 lead.The rampant Swiatek did not allow Bencic a single game in a remarkably one-sided second set.Despite her impressive form, Swiatek has largely gone under the radar at this year's Wimbledon, dropping just one set so far while the top seven women's seeds were all eliminated.After slipping down the rankings, she is now back in the world's top four having reached her first ever grass-court final at Bad Homburg last month.Swiatek has won four French Open titles on clay, as well as the 2022 US Open on hard courts, but until this year she had never been beyond the quarter-finals at Wimbledon.She will face Anisimova for the first time in her career on Saturday after the American 13th seed beat world number one Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 to reach her first Wimbledon final.Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Bencic, who returned to action in October, six months after giving birth to her daughter, Bella, was immediately under pressure in the second set as Swiatek broke for a 2-0 lead.

Iga Swiatek routed former Olympic champion Belinda Bencic 6-2, 6-0 on Thursday to reach her first Wimbledon final, where she will face Amanda Anisimova. The five-time Grand Slam champion, seeded eighth at the All England Club, dominated her Swiss opponent from the start, wrapping up victory in 71 minutes on Centre Court. "Honestly, I never even dreamed that it's going to be possible for me to play in the final. So I'm just super-excited and proud of myself and I don't know, tennis keeps surprising me," said Swiatek. Also Read - Wimbledon: Anisimova upsets top seed Sabalenka to reach maiden final - Who's she "I thought I had lived through everything, even though I'm young, I thought I experienced everything on the court but I didn't experience playing well on grass, so that's the first time and I'm super, super excited and just enjoying it." On a baking Centre Court, the 24-year-old caught Bencic cold, racing into a 3-0 lead. Bencic, ranked 35th in the world, found her footing, holding serve twice but Polish star Swiatek broke to love in the eighth game to take the match by the scruff of the neck. Bencic, who returned to action in October, six months after giving birth to her daughter, Bella, was immediately under pressure in the second set as Swiatek broke for a 2-0 lead. The rampant Swiatek did not allow Bencic a single game in a remarkably one-sided second set. Despite her impressive form, Swiatek has largely gone under the radar at this year's Wimbledon, dropping just one set so far while the top seven women's seeds were all eliminated. After slipping down the rankings, she is now back in the world's top four having reached her first ever grass-court final at Bad Homburg last month. Swiatek has won four French Open titles on clay, as well as the 2022 US Open on hard courts, but until this year she had never been beyond the quarter-finals at Wimbledon. She will face Anisimova for the first time in her career on Saturday after the American 13th seed beat world number one Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 to reach her first Wimbledon final. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant suffered a blow on his left index finger during the 34th over of England's first innings on day 1 (Jul 10) of third Test at Lord's. He received on-field treatment before walking off the ground in pain. Dhruv Jurel was called to take his spot behind the stumps as a substitute. As per an update by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Pant is under the supervision of medical team and is receiving the treatment.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/5-wickets-in-5-balls-ireland-s-campher-second-player-to-achieve-milestone-this-zimbabwe-player-was-first-1752158937610">5 wickets in 5 balls! Ireland's Campher second player to achieve milestone, THIS Zimbabwe player was first</a><h2>How did Pant get hurt?</h2>It was a challenging day for Pant behind the stumps as the pace bowlers often went down the leg. The wicketkeeper-batter did very well to collect most balls until one delivery by Bumrah hit his index finger. His on-field treatment caused a delay but he winced his pain as soon as he put on the glove back before deciding to walk off.<h2>Will Jurel bat in Pant's absence?</h2>As per the ICC rules, a team can call upon a substitute wicketkeeper-batter in case of an injury but he/she won't be allowed to bat. The only scenario in which Jurel gets to bat in place of Pant if the latter unfortunately suffers a concussion or COVID before India bat.<h2>What is Jurel's record in Test matches?</h2>Jurel made his India debut in red-ball cricket in February 2024 against England in home Test series when Pant was recovering from car crash suffered in December 2022. Since then, he has played four Tests and scored 202 runs at an average of around 40 and one 90 - his highest and only fifty-plus score in Tests.Jurel's last Test was against Australia in away Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) in 2024/25 in first Test at Perth where he played as specialist batter but managed to score only 12 runs across two innings.

Rishabh Pant suffered a blow on his left index finger during the 34th over of England's first innings on day 1 (Jul 10) of third Test at Lord's. He received on-field treatment before walking off the ground in pain. Dhruv Jurel was called to take his spot behind the stumps as a substitute.

India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant suffered a blow on his left index finger during the 34th over of England's first innings on day 1 (Jul 10) of third Test at Lord's. He received on-field treatment before walking off the ground in pain. Dhruv Jurel was called to take his spot behind the stumps as a substitute. As per an update by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Pant is under the supervision of medical team and is receiving the treatment. Also Read - 5 wickets in 5 balls! Ireland's Campher second player to achieve milestone, THIS Zimbabwe player was first How did Pant get hurt? It was a challenging day for Pant behind the stumps as the pace bowlers often went down the leg. The wicketkeeper-batter did very well to collect most balls until one delivery by Bumrah hit his index finger. His on-field treatment caused a delay but he winced his pain as soon as he put on the glove back before deciding to walk off. Will Jurel bat in Pant's absence? As per the ICC rules, a team can call upon a substitute wicketkeeper-batter in case of an injury but he/she won't be allowed to bat. The only scenario in which Jurel gets to bat in place of Pant if the latter unfortunately suffers a concussion or COVID before India bat. What is Jurel's record in Test matches? Jurel made his India debut in red-ball cricket in February 2024 against England in home Test series when Pant was recovering from car crash suffered in December 2022. Since then, he has played four Tests and scored 202 runs at an average of around 40 and one 90 - his highest and only fifty-plus score in Tests. Jurel's last Test was against Australia in away Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) in 2024/25 in first Test at Perth where he played as specialist batter but managed to score only 12 runs across two innings.

It was a challenging day for Pant behind the stumps as the pace bowlers often went down the leg. The wicketkeeper-batter did very well to collect most balls until one delivery by Bumrah hit his index finger.&nbsp;

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