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India cricketer Virat Kohli was in attendance at Wimbledon Centre Court on Monday (Jul 7) to witness Novak Djokovic cruise in the quarter-finals with a hard-fought victory over Alex de Minaur. Djokovic won the match 1-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 and continued his bid for the record 25th grand slam title. After the match, Kohli was interviewed by former India tennis player Vijay Amritraj and was asked to compare playing at Lord's to playing at Centre Court. Kohli, who recently retired from Test cricket, has stellar record in red-ball format but could not replicate that at Lord's.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tennis-wimbledon-tailoring-the-traditions-and-prestige-to-attract-younger-audience-1751891623539">Wimbledon 'tailoring the traditions and prestige' to attract younger audience</a>"Well, there are such amazing stadiums in the world to play cricket. And as we were having a chat earlier, it's a lot of pressure because there are so many people in the stadium. But I would say it's not as intimidating as the Centre Court because of the distance people are sitting from you," said Kohli when asked draw comparison between playing at Lord's and Centre Court.Apart from Virat, former multi-Wimbledon winner Roger Federer was also in the attendance to watch his long-time on-court nemesis Djokovic play. After the win, Djokovic acknowledged Federer's presence and was happy to win in front of him."It's probably the first time he's watching me and I've won the match. The last couple I lost, so good to break the curse. No, it's great, obviously, great to have Roger, a huge champion and someone that I admired and respected a lot. We shared the stage for so many years, and it's great to have him back," Djokovic said. Notably, it was Djokovic who had beaten Federer in a Wimbledon final thrice - 2014, 2015 and 2019. Djokovic will now face Italy's Flavio Cobolli in the quarter-final on Wednesday (Jul 9).

It's a lot of pressure because there are so many people in the stadium. But I would say it's not as intimidating as the Centre Court because of the distance people are sitting from you, said Kohli when asked draw comparison between playing at Lord's and Centre Court.

India cricketer Virat Kohli was in attendance at Wimbledon Centre Court on Monday (Jul 7) to witness Novak Djokovic cruise in the quarter-finals with a hard-fought victory over Alex de Minaur. Djokovic won the match 1-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 and continued his bid for the record 25th grand slam title. After the match, Kohli was interviewed by former India tennis player Vijay Amritraj and was asked to compare playing at Lord's to playing at Centre Court. Kohli, who recently retired from Test cricket, has stellar record in red-ball format but could not replicate that at Lord's. Also Read - Wimbledon 'tailoring the traditions and prestige' to attract younger audience "Well, there are such amazing stadiums in the world to play cricket. And as we were having a chat earlier, it's a lot of pressure because there are so many people in the stadium. But I would say it's not as intimidating as the Centre Court because of the distance people are sitting from you," said Kohli when asked draw comparison between playing at Lord's and Centre Court. Apart from Virat, former multi-Wimbledon winner Roger Federer was also in the attendance to watch his long-time on-court nemesis Djokovic play. After the win, Djokovic acknowledged Federer's presence and was happy to win in front of him. "It's probably the first time he's watching me and I've won the match. The last couple I lost, so good to break the curse. No, it's great, obviously, great to have Roger, a huge champion and someone that I admired and respected a lot. We shared the stage for so many years, and it's great to have him back," Djokovic said. Notably, it was Djokovic who had beaten Federer in a Wimbledon final thrice - 2014, 2015 and 2019. Djokovic will now face Italy's Flavio Cobolli in the quarter-final on Wednesday (Jul 9).

&nbsp;Virat Kohli was in attendance at Wimbledon Centre Court on Monday (Jul 7) to witness Novak Djokovic cruise in the quarter-finals with a hard-fought victory over Alex de Minaur. Djokovic won the match 1-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 and continued his bid for the record 25th grand slam title.

Kohli answer what's difficult - playing at Wimbledon Centre Court or Lord's

Here is a look at the top Indian batters to score hundred at Lords Cricket Ground featuring Vinoo Mankad, Dilip Vengsarkar, Ravi Shastri, Sourav Ganguly, Rahul Dravid and KL Rahul. However. The list does not include Sachin Tendulkar who never scored an international hundred at Lords.

Here is a look at the top Indian batters to score hundred at Lord’s Cricket Ground featuring Vinoo Mankad, Dilip Vengsarkar, Ravi Shastri, Sourav Ganguly, Rahul Dravid&nbsp;and KL Rahul. However. The list does not include Sachin Tendulkar who never scored an international hundred at Lord's.

Top Indian batters to score hundred at Lord’s Cricket Ground – Sachin Tendulkar not on the list

New Zealand has announced its squad for the upcoming two match Test series against Zimbabwe, starting July 30 in Bulawayo. This series will not be part of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC). Star batter Kane Williamson and all rounder Michael Bracewell are unavailable as they are playing in overseas T20 leagues. Williamson is currently playing for Middlesex in England’s County Championship and later on will also play for London Spirit in The Hundred League. Bracewell, who is currently playing for MI New York in Major League Cricket will join Southern Brave for The Hundred.&nbsp;Pacer Ben Sears has been ruled out due to a side strain and will need two or three weeks to recover. Kyle Jamieson is also not a part of the squad as he has chosen to stay back in New Zealand for the birth of his first child.&nbsp;With the absence of these players, many new players are getting the chance to represent their country on the international level.&nbsp;Also Check - From Brian Lara to Wiaan Mulder: 5 captains with highest individual scores in Test cricket history&nbsp;&nbsp;Fast bowler Matt Fisher has received his first Test call up. Jacob Duffy, who has played for New Zealand in limited overs might make his Test debut as well. Spinner Ajaz Patel is also back in the squad for the first time since New Zealand’s series win over India last year.&nbsp;&nbsp;South Africa vs Zimbabwe, 2nd Test, Bulawayo&nbsp;In the ongoing Test match between Zimbabwe and South Africa in Bulawayo, South African skipper Wiaan Mulder created history by becoming the first player to score a triple century on a Test captaincy debut. He also becomes the second South African to score a triple century in Tests after Hashim Amla's 311.&nbsp;New Zealand Test Squad: Tom Latham (captain), Tom Blundell, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Matt Fisher, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Will O’Rourke, Ajaz Patel, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitch Santner, Nathan Smith, Will Young.

Fast bowler Matt Fisher has received his first Test call up. Jacob Duffy, who has played for New Zealand in limited overs might make his Test debut as well.

New Zealand has announced its squad for the upcoming two match Test series against Zimbabwe, starting July 30 in Bulawayo. This series will not be part of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC). Star batter Kane Williamson and all rounder Michael Bracewell are unavailable as they are playing in overseas T20 leagues. Williamson is currently playing for Middlesex in England’s County Championship and later on will also play for London Spirit in The Hundred League. Bracewell, who is currently playing for MI New York in Major League Cricket will join Southern Brave for The Hundred. Pacer Ben Sears has been ruled out due to a side strain and will need two or three weeks to recover. Kyle Jamieson is also not a part of the squad as he has chosen to stay back in New Zealand for the birth of his first child. With the absence of these players, many new players are getting the chance to represent their country on the international level. Also Check - From Brian Lara to Wiaan Mulder: 5 captains with highest individual scores in Test cricket history Fast bowler Matt Fisher has received his first Test call up. Jacob Duffy, who has played for New Zealand in limited overs might make his Test debut as well. Spinner Ajaz Patel is also back in the squad for the first time since New Zealand’s series win over India last year. South Africa vs Zimbabwe, 2nd Test, Bulawayo In the ongoing Test match between Zimbabwe and South Africa in Bulawayo, South African skipper Wiaan Mulder created history by becoming the first player to score a triple century on a Test captaincy debut. He also becomes the second South African to score a triple century in Tests after Hashim Amla's 311. New Zealand Test Squad: Tom Latham (captain), Tom Blundell, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Matt Fisher, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Will O’Rourke, Ajaz Patel, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitch Santner, Nathan Smith, Will Young.

Fast bowler Matt Fisher has received his first Test call up. Jacob Duffy, who has played for New Zealand in limited overs might make his Test debut as well.

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The 2025 DPL (Delhi Premier League) auction showed how fast the league is growing and how young Indian players are becoming more valuable in the domestic cricket.

Rishabh Pant's IPL teammate Digvesh Rathi has bagged a mega deal in the recently concluded Delhi Premier League (DPL) auctions on Sunday (July 6). Known for his leg-spin and tricky bowling, Rathi was the second most expensive buy in the auction at the price of ₹38 lakh ($44,322), having entered the auction at his base price of ₹10 lakh ($11,663). Delhi Superstarz secure Rathi's services Purani Dilli were also interested in Rathi during the auction but it was South Delhi Superstarz who signed him in the end for ₹38 lakh ($44,322). The spinner's value has been rapidly increased after the IPL 2025 as he will be earning ₹8 lakh ($9,331 ) more in DPL than he did in the IPL. The 25-year old, who hails from Delhi had a strong IPL 2025 season. He bagged 14 wickets in 13 matches at an economy rate of 8.25. However, he also made headlines for his controversial ‘notebook’ celebration and a few on field clashes. He was suspended for a match due to his unique celebration style and paid penalties for his misconduct during the season. Also Read - Body blow to RCB as no IPL franchise considered for 2026 World Club Championship, Pakistan's PCB rejects invitation - Report In the same auction, Simarjit Singh, who was the part of SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in IPL 2025 became the most expensive player in the auction, signing a deal at ₹39 lakh ($45,493) with Central Delhi Kings. He was also the top wicket-taker in the last DPL season. The 2025 DPL auction showed how fast the league is growing and how young Indian players like Digvesh Rathi are becoming more valuable in the domestic cricket. Most expensive players in DPL 2025 auction Simarjeet Singh (Central Delhi Kings) - ₹39 lakhs ($45,493) Digvesh Rathi (South Delhi Superstarz) - ₹38 lakhs ($44,322) Nitish Rana (West Delhi Lions) - ₹34 lakhs ( $39,667) Prince Yadav (New Delhi Tigers) - ₹33 lakhs ($38,500)

Known for his leg-spin and tricky bowling, Rathi was the second most expensive buy in the auction at the price of ₹38 lakh ($44,322), having entered the auction at his base price of ₹10 lakh ($11,663).

Rishabh Pant's IPL teammate bags mega deal in DPL 2025 auction, bigger than his IPL contract

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With the five-match Test series between India and England evenly poised at 1-1, the focus now shifts to the third Test at the iconic Lord’s cricket ground in London, starting on Thursday (July 10). 

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With the five-match Test series between India and England evenly poised at 1-1, the focus now shifts to the third Test at the iconic Lord’s cricket ground in London, starting on Thursday (July 10).&nbsp;

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Grand Slams are the most prestigious tennis tournaments played across the globe and every player dreams of winning it least once. Each tennis season begins with the Australian Open on the hard courts of Melbourne, followed by the French Open on the red clay in Paris. Next comes Wimbledon, played on the iconic grass courts in London and finally, the season ends with the US Open, again on hard courts in New York. Winning just one major title is enough to define one's career. But winning all four? That’s the stuff of greatness.&nbsp;Only 10 players in the Open Era have managed to win all four major titles (a Grand Slam) at least once in their careers. This rare achievement is known as career Grand Slam. Now, imagine winning an Olympic gold medal in tennis along with all four majors in the same year. That’s called a career golden slam: when a player wins all four major slams and an Olympic gold medal in the same year.&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;However, there has been only one player to win all four major slams and an Olympic gold medal in the same year and she remains the only male or female athlete to achieve that rare feat. So who is she?&nbsp;In 1988, 19-year-old Steffi Graf, ranked No. 1, started her season with a win at the Australian Open. She followed it up by dominating the French Open, then conquered the grass courts at Wimbledon and wrapped up the slam season with a win at the US Open. But she wasn’t done yet. That same year (1988), at the Seoul Olympics, Graf stormed through the competition and defeated Argentina’s Gabriela Sabatini in the final to clinch the Olympic gold medal in women's singles. With that victory, she achieved the rarest of the rare: Calendar golden slam ( winning all four major slams and gold medal in a calendar year).&nbsp;Graf’s 1988 season is widely considered the greatest single year by any tennis player, male or female. Her dominance across all surfaces: hard, clay, and grass showcased her ability to adapt to different courts within no time.&nbsp;Across her illustrious career, Steffi Graf won 22 major singles titles, the third-most in the Open Era behind Serena Williams (23) and Novak Djokovic (24) and the fourth-most in history behind Margaret Court (24) and above two included. She held the World No. 1 ranking for a record 377 weeks and won 107 career titles.&nbsp;

Only 10 players in the Open Era have managed to win all four major titles (a Grand Slam) at least once in their careers. This rare achievement is known as career Grand Slam.

Grand Slams are the most prestigious tennis tournaments played across the globe and every player dreams of winning it least once. Each tennis season begins with the Australian Open on the hard courts of Melbourne, followed by the French Open on the red clay in Paris. Next comes Wimbledon, played on the iconic grass courts in London and finally, the season ends with the US Open, again on hard courts in New York. Winning just one major title is enough to define one's career. But winning all four? That’s the stuff of greatness. Only 10 players in the Open Era have managed to win all four major titles (a Grand Slam) at least once in their careers. This rare achievement is known as career Grand Slam. Now, imagine winning an Olympic gold medal in tennis along with all four majors in the same year. That’s called a career golden slam: when a player wins all four major slams and an Olympic gold medal in the same year. Also Read | What’s behind the Wimbledon all-white dress code rule? Colonialism, imperialism and more However, there has been only one player to win all four major slams and an Olympic gold medal in the same year and she remains the only male or female athlete to achieve that rare feat. So who is she? In 1988, 19-year-old Steffi Graf, ranked No. 1, started her season with a win at the Australian Open. She followed it up by dominating the French Open, then conquered the grass courts at Wimbledon and wrapped up the slam season with a win at the US Open. But she wasn’t done yet. That same year (1988), at the Seoul Olympics, Graf stormed through the competition and defeated Argentina’s Gabriela Sabatini in the final to clinch the Olympic gold medal in women's singles. With that victory, she achieved the rarest of the rare: Calendar golden slam ( winning all four major slams and gold medal in a calendar year). Graf’s 1988 season is widely considered the greatest single year by any tennis player, male or female. Her dominance across all surfaces: hard, clay, and grass showcased her ability to adapt to different courts within no time. Across her illustrious career, Steffi Graf won 22 major singles titles, the third-most in the Open Era behind Serena Williams (23) and Novak Djokovic (24) and the fourth-most in history behind Margaret Court (24) and above two included. She held the World No. 1 ranking for a record 377 weeks and won 107 career titles.

Only 10 players in the Open Era have managed to win all four major titles (a Grand Slam) at least once in their careers. This rare achievement is known as career Grand Slam.

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During the ongoing Test series between India and England, several visiting batters have scored centuries including twin tons from Rishabh Pant and captain Shubman Gill. While the current crop of players are making rounds, it is fascinating to know that the first batter to score a ton against England was in the pre-independence era. The legendary batter was renowned for his stroke play and attacking approach and took the game against the opposition.&nbsp;<h2>Who was the first Indian to score a Test century against England?</h2>&nbsp;The first Indian player to score a century in Test cricket against England was Lala Amarnath. He achieved this milestone in 1933 during his debut Test match against England in Mumbai. He also later become the first captain of independent India’s cricket team, writing his name in the Indian cricket folklore.&nbsp;<h2>International Test Stats</h2>Lala Amarnath was an all-rounder and represented India in 24 Test matches from 1933 to 1952. He scored 878 runs in 40 innings, including one century and four half centuries. He also contributed with the ball, bagging 45 wickets during his Test career.&nbsp;Also Check - From Brian Lara to Wiaan Mulder: 5 captains with highest individual scores in Test cricket history<h2>Domestic FC Stats</h2>In domestic cricket, he played 186 first-class matches and scored 10426 runs in 286 innings at an average of 41.37. His record includes 31 centuries and 39 fifties. And as a bowler, he took 463 wickets in his first-class career, including 19 five-wickets hauls.&nbsp;Lala Amarnath’s contributions as both a batter and bowler make him one of the most respected and famous players in Indian cricket history. He passed away in Delhi in 2000 at the age of 88.<h2>India ready to conquer Lord's</h2>India will take on England at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground with the third Test starting on July 10. The match will start at 3:30 PM IST and 11:00 AM local time. The five match series is currently leveled at 1-1 as the winner will seize advantage in the series with two matches remaining.

The first Indian player to score a century in Test cricket against England was Lala Amarnath. He achieved this milestone in 1933 during his debut Test match against England in Mumbai.

During the ongoing Test series between India and England, several visiting batters have scored centuries including twin tons from Rishabh Pant and captain Shubman Gill. While the current crop of players are making rounds, it is fascinating to know that the first batter to score a ton against England was in the pre-independence era. The legendary batter was renowned for his stroke play and attacking approach and took the game against the opposition. Who was the first Indian to score a Test century against England? The first Indian player to score a century in Test cricket against England was Lala Amarnath. He achieved this milestone in 1933 during his debut Test match against England in Mumbai. He also later become the first captain of independent India’s cricket team, writing his name in the Indian cricket folklore. International Test Stats Lala Amarnath was an all-rounder and represented India in 24 Test matches from 1933 to 1952. He scored 878 runs in 40 innings, including one century and four half centuries. He also contributed with the ball, bagging 45 wickets during his Test career. Also Check - From Brian Lara to Wiaan Mulder: 5 captains with highest individual scores in Test cricket history Domestic FC Stats In domestic cricket, he played 186 first-class matches and scored 10426 runs in 286 innings at an average of 41.37. His record includes 31 centuries and 39 fifties. And as a bowler, he took 463 wickets in his first-class career, including 19 five-wickets hauls. Lala Amarnath’s contributions as both a batter and bowler make him one of the most respected and famous players in Indian cricket history. He passed away in Delhi in 2000 at the age of 88. India ready to conquer Lord's India will take on England at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground with the third Test starting on July 10. The match will start at 3:30 PM IST and 11:00 AM local time. The five match series is currently leveled at 1-1 as the winner will seize advantage in the series with two matches remaining.

The first Indian player to score a century in Test cricket against England was Lala Amarnath. He achieved this milestone in 1933 during his debut Test match against England in Mumbai.

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Former India cricket team captain Virat Kohli and his wife, Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma, were seen enjoying the royal hospitality of Wimbledon 2025 on Monday (July 7). The cricket legend, who recently stepped away from Test cricket, made a stylish appearance at the Centre Court to watch tennis star Novak Djokovic take on Australia’s Alex de Minaur in the men’s singles round of 16 match. Djokovic started the game by losing the first set 1-6. But he bounced back to win the next three sets 6-4, 6-4, and 6-4, proving once again why he is one of the greats.&nbsp;Kohli, sitting with Anushka, cheered for every stroke and Djokovic’s fighting spirit. On Instagram, he summed it up perfectly by describing Djokovic as a “gladiator” and saying, “What a match. It was business as usual for the gladiator. @djokernole.” To which Novak replied, “Thank you for supporting.”

Virat lauds support on Instagram for Novak

Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tennis-wimbledon-djokovic-beats-de-mianur-and-breaks-losing-curse-with-federer-in-attendance-1751908108947">Wimbledon 2025: 'Probably the first time...,' Djokovic happy to break 'losing curse' with Federer in attendance</a>&nbsp;The match also caught the eyes of other sports stars like Joe Root, Roger Federer and James Anderson, making the atmosphere even more electric. For Kohli, the trip to London was a chance to relax after his recent victory in the IPL with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). He had just celebrated winning the title before he flew to London for some quality family time, followed by an exciting day at Wimbledon.&nbsp;Adding to cricket, Kohli also gave a shout-out to India’s Test captain Shubman Gill, who had delivered an outstanding performance with a whopping 430-run score in the Edgbaston Test against England. Kohli praised his team on social media for their fighting spirit and special efforts by bowlers Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep, who became the second Indian pacer to pick up a 10-wicket haul on English soil.

Virat Kohli, sitting with Anushka, cheered for every stroke and Novak Djokovic’s fighting spirit at the Centre Court. 

Former India cricket team captain Virat Kohli and his wife, Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma, were seen enjoying the royal hospitality of Wimbledon 2025 on Monday (July 7). The cricket legend, who recently stepped away from Test cricket, made a stylish appearance at the Centre Court to watch tennis star Novak Djokovic take on Australia’s Alex de Minaur in the men’s singles round of 16 match. Djokovic started the game by losing the first set 1-6. But he bounced back to win the next three sets 6-4, 6-4, and 6-4, proving once again why he is one of the greats. Kohli, sitting with Anushka, cheered for every stroke and Djokovic’s fighting spirit. On Instagram, he summed it up perfectly by describing Djokovic as a “gladiator” and saying, “What a match. It was business as usual for the gladiator. @djokernole.” To which Novak replied, “Thank you for supporting.”

Virat Kohli, sitting with Anushka, cheered for every stroke and Novak Djokovic’s fighting spirit at the Centre Court. On Instagram, he summed it up perfectly by describing Djokovic as a “gladiator” and saying, “What a match. It was business as usual for the gladiator. @djokernole.”

Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma spotted at Wimbledon 2025 as Novak Djokovic advances to quarter-finals

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald has refused to comment on opener Sam Konstas’ future as he struggles with the bat in the ongoing West Indies tour. Speaking after Australia’s 133-run win in the second Test in Grenada, McDonald reckons it is too early to comment on the opener’s future in the Aussie side. According to McDonald, Konstas will have to overcome the current situation and reckons the challenge is not necessarily about skills or techniques.&nbsp;<h2>McDonald refuses to comment on Konstas’ future&nbsp;</h2>"Four games in, eight innings, it's probably early for anyone to judge, really," McDonald said of Konstas' early Test career. "I think the challenges in Test cricket aren't necessarily always your skill level or your technique. It's dealing with the moments, the pressure, all the other things that externally come with that as well. He's a player finding his feet in the environment."&nbsp;The opener made his debut in the Boxing Day Test against India at the back end of last year, impressing on his debut by scoring 60 runs in the first innings. However, since then it has been a tough time for Konstas having scored 33 runs in his last four innings.&nbsp;&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tennis-wimbledon-djokovic-beats-de-mianur-and-breaks-losing-curse-with-federer-in-attendance-1751908108947">Wimbledon 2025: 'Probably the first time...,' Djokovic happy to break 'losing curse' with Federer in attendance</a>&nbsp;The lack of faith was evident during the World Test Championship (WTC) final when Konstas was dropped. Instead, Marnus Labuschagne and Usman Khawaja were preferred as the openers with Australia losing the final to South Africa by five wickets.&nbsp;<h2>Australia 2-0 up in series</h2>Starting the new WTC cycle, the Aussies have already bagged the three-match Test series having won the opening two matches. They will head into the third contest in Jamaica with an opportunity to whitewash the hosts. The final Test match will start on Saturday (July 12) with Konstas likely to be dropped from the Playing XI.

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald has refused to comment on opener Sam Konstas’ future as he struggles with the bat in the ongoing West Indies tour. 

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald has refused to comment on opener Sam Konstas’ future as he struggles with the bat in the ongoing West Indies tour. Speaking after Australia’s 133-run win in the second Test in Grenada, McDonald reckons it is too early to comment on the opener’s future in the Aussie side. According to McDonald, Konstas will have to overcome the current situation and reckons the challenge is not necessarily about skills or techniques. McDonald refuses to comment on Konstas’ future "Four games in, eight innings, it's probably early for anyone to judge, really," McDonald said of Konstas' early Test career. "I think the challenges in Test cricket aren't necessarily always your skill level or your technique. It's dealing with the moments, the pressure, all the other things that externally come with that as well. He's a player finding his feet in the environment." The opener made his debut in the Boxing Day Test against India at the back end of last year, impressing on his debut by scoring 60 runs in the first innings. However, since then it has been a tough time for Konstas having scored 33 runs in his last four innings. ALSO READ | Wimbledon 2025: 'Probably the first time...,' Djokovic happy to break 'losing curse' with Federer in attendance The lack of faith was evident during the World Test Championship (WTC) final when Konstas was dropped. Instead, Marnus Labuschagne and Usman Khawaja were preferred as the openers with Australia losing the final to South Africa by five wickets. Australia 2-0 up in series Starting the new WTC cycle, the Aussies have already bagged the three-match Test series having won the opening two matches. They will head into the third contest in Jamaica with an opportunity to whitewash the hosts. The final Test match will start on Saturday (July 12) with Konstas likely to be dropped from the Playing XI.

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald has refused to comment on opener Sam Konstas’ future as he struggles with the bat in the ongoing West Indies tour.&nbsp;

WI vs AUS: Andrew McDonald refuses to discuss Sam Konstas' future, says 'it's probably too early to judge'

It was a day of mourning for the football fraternity on Saturday (July 5) as Portugal and Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva were paid their last rites having passed away in a tragic car accident in Spain last Thursday. Jota’s national and club teammates were seen attending the funeral held on the outskirts of Porto on Saturday including the likes of Ruben Neves, Virgil van Dijk and others. However, one particular name absent from the list of attendees was Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo, who opted to skip the funeral of his international teammate.<h2>Why did Ronaldo skip Diogo Jota’s funeral?</h2>As reported by Bein Sports and other Portuguese media outlets, Ronaldo’s sister lifted the lid on his shocking decision to skip the funeral to avoid public attention. According to her Ronaldo’s presence would have drawn huge public attention, thereby diluting the mourning of his international teammate and making it a public spectacle.&nbsp;&nbsp;Katia Aveiro, Ronaldo’s sister, addressed the decision publicly. She referenced the passing of their own father in 2005, stating that Ronaldo’s presence at that time drew so much attention that the family was unable to grieve in peace.&nbsp;&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tennis-wimbledon-djokovic-beats-de-mianur-and-breaks-losing-curse-with-federer-in-attendance-1751908108947">Wimbledon 2025: 'Probably the first time...,' Djokovic happy to break 'losing curse' with Federer in attendance</a>&nbsp;The Al-Nassr striker reportedly communicated directly with Jota’s wife, Rute, and his parents to explain his absence and offer his condolences.&nbsp;Both parties agreed that his public presence could turn a moment of mourning into a spectacle, and therefore decided it was best for him to stay away.<h2>Ronaldo, Jota’s Portugal connection</h2>Jota and Ronaldo shared the dressing room with Portugal having played together for more than six years. Together they won the 2019 and 2025 UEFA Nations League while representing the national team on 49 occasions. During those appearances he also scored 14 goals, making him fans' favourite. He was considered a key member of the Portugal side which is bidding to first qualify and then win the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

One particular name absent from the list of attendees at Diogo Jota funeral was Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo, who opted to skip the last rites of his international teammate.

It was a day of mourning for the football fraternity on Saturday (July 5) as Portugal and Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva were paid their last rites having passed away in a tragic car accident in Spain last Thursday. Jota’s national and club teammates were seen attending the funeral held on the outskirts of Porto on Saturday including the likes of Ruben Neves, Virgil van Dijk and others. However, one particular name absent from the list of attendees was Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo, who opted to skip the funeral of his international teammate. Why did Ronaldo skip Diogo Jota’s funeral? As reported by Bein Sports and other Portuguese media outlets, Ronaldo’s sister lifted the lid on his shocking decision to skip the funeral to avoid public attention. According to her Ronaldo’s presence would have drawn huge public attention, thereby diluting the mourning of his international teammate and making it a public spectacle. Katia Aveiro, Ronaldo’s sister, addressed the decision publicly. She referenced the passing of their own father in 2005, stating that Ronaldo’s presence at that time drew so much attention that the family was unable to grieve in peace. ALSO READ | Wimbledon 2025: 'Probably the first time...,' Djokovic happy to break 'losing curse' with Federer in attendance The Al-Nassr striker reportedly communicated directly with Jota’s wife, Rute, and his parents to explain his absence and offer his condolences. Both parties agreed that his public presence could turn a moment of mourning into a spectacle, and therefore decided it was best for him to stay away. Ronaldo, Jota’s Portugal connection Jota and Ronaldo shared the dressing room with Portugal having played together for more than six years. Together they won the 2019 and 2025 UEFA Nations League while representing the national team on 49 occasions. During those appearances he also scored 14 goals, making him fans' favourite. He was considered a key member of the Portugal side which is bidding to first qualify and then win the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

One particular name absent from the list of attendees at Diogo Jota's funeral was Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo, who opted to skip the last rites of his international teammate.

Why Cristiano Ronaldo refused to attend Diogo Jota's funeral: Shocking reason revealed

Legendary former England pacer James Anderson has backed the inclusion of Jofra Archer in the side as the hosts prepare for the third Test against India in the five-match series. With the series level at 1-1, Anderson has backed Archer’s selection into the English side with the Lord’s Test set to begin on Thursday (July 10). According to Anderson, Archer should be fit to play in the third Test having given a fitness audition in a county game for Sussex in the build-up.&nbsp;<h2>Anderson backs Archer's inclusion in Lord’s Test</h2>"You could keep trying to build his overs up and play him later in the series, but it could be too late by then," Anderson said.&nbsp;"I think he will play. He's played one game for Sussex, he was around the team at Edgbaston and bowled a bit. I just feel like you've got to play him. It's too crucial a game not to,” the former pacer added.&nbsp;&nbsp;If included in the Lord’s Test, it will be the first red-ball contest for the English bowler since February 2021 having faced a prolonged period out with a back injury. He recently returned to the white-ball set-up and was included in the Test squad for the India tour while representing in the County Championship for Sussex.&nbsp;&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tennis-wimbledon-djokovic-beats-de-mianur-and-breaks-losing-curse-with-federer-in-attendance-1751908108947">Wimbledon 2025: 'Probably the first time...,' Djokovic happy to break 'losing curse' with Federer in attendance</a>&nbsp;Head coach Brendon McCullum has also backed Archer’s inclusion but hasn’t confirmed the pacer’s inclusion for the Lord’s Test.&nbsp;"Jofra is looking fit, he's looking strong, he's looking ready to go, and he'll come into calculations," McCullum said.&nbsp;"It's hugely exciting. He's buzzing as well. He's obviously been through his injuries and his time out of Test cricket.”&nbsp;England will head into the key contest on the back of a defeat at Edgbaston as they lost by a massive 335-run margin. The victory was India’s first at Edgbaston in eight attempts at the venue, having lost six and drawn once.

Legendary former England pacer James Anderson has backed the inclusion of Jofra Archer in the side as the hosts prepare for the third Test against India in the five-match series. 

Legendary former England pacer James Anderson has backed the inclusion of Jofra Archer in the side as the hosts prepare for the third Test against India in the five-match series. With the series level at 1-1, Anderson has backed Archer’s selection into the English side with the Lord’s Test set to begin on Thursday (July 10). According to Anderson, Archer should be fit to play in the third Test having given a fitness audition in a county game for Sussex in the build-up. Anderson backs Archer's inclusion in Lord’s Test "You could keep trying to build his overs up and play him later in the series, but it could be too late by then," Anderson said. "I think he will play. He's played one game for Sussex, he was around the team at Edgbaston and bowled a bit. I just feel like you've got to play him. It's too crucial a game not to,” the former pacer added. If included in the Lord’s Test, it will be the first red-ball contest for the English bowler since February 2021 having faced a prolonged period out with a back injury. He recently returned to the white-ball set-up and was included in the Test squad for the India tour while representing in the County Championship for Sussex. ALSO READ | Wimbledon 2025: 'Probably the first time...,' Djokovic happy to break 'losing curse' with Federer in attendance Head coach Brendon McCullum has also backed Archer’s inclusion but hasn’t confirmed the pacer’s inclusion for the Lord’s Test. "Jofra is looking fit, he's looking strong, he's looking ready to go, and he'll come into calculations," McCullum said. "It's hugely exciting. He's buzzing as well. He's obviously been through his injuries and his time out of Test cricket.” England will head into the key contest on the back of a defeat at Edgbaston as they lost by a massive 335-run margin. The victory was India’s first at Edgbaston in eight attempts at the venue, having lost six and drawn once.

Legendary former England pacer James Anderson has backed the inclusion of Jofra Archer in the side as the hosts prepare for the third Test against India in the five-match series.&nbsp;

IND vs ENG: James Anderson pushes for Jofra Archer's inclusion in Lord's Test, says 'got to play him'

South Africa captain Wiaan Mulder was close to scripting history in the second Test match against Zimbabwe on Monday (July 7) as he threatened to break Brian Lara’s all-time record for the highest individual score in a Test innings. However, Mulder’s shocking decision to declare at unbeaten 367 saw Lara’s record remain intact leaving the cricket fraternity in disbelief. After the end of the play on Day 2, Mulder reflected on his decision and respected Lara’s legacy.&nbsp;<h2>Mulder reflects decision to declare</h2>“I think respecting the game is really important; letting someone like Lara keep his record," Mulder said after the end of Day 2. "He's one of the greatest to ever have played the game, so he deserves that. And, yeah, I think we're still in a great position to win the game, and that's all that matters."<h2>Mulder stuns cricket fraternity</h2>Having become the second South Africa batter to slam a Test triple hundred after Hashim Amla, Mulder was all set to break the all-time record for the highest individual Test score as lunch was taken at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. At that time, Mulder was batting an unbeaten 367 while South Africa were 626/5.&nbsp;&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tennis-wimbledon-djokovic-beats-de-mianur-and-breaks-losing-curse-with-federer-in-attendance-1751908108947">Wimbledon 2025: 'Probably the first time...,' Djokovic happy to break 'losing curse' with Federer in attendance</a>&nbsp;However, the umpires were notified by South Africa that they wouldn’t continue to bat and declare their innings. This meant Mulder remained unbeaten on 367, 33 runs shy of joining Lara in scoring 400 runs in a single Test match innings.&nbsp;&nbsp;This means he now seats fifth on the list of batters with the highest individual Test score after Brian Lara, Matthew Hayden and Mahela Jayawardene.<h2>Highest individual scores in a Test innings</h2>1. Brian Lara (West Indies) – 400* Runs vs England2. Matthew Hayden (Australia) – 380 Runs vs Zimbabwe3. Brian Lara (West Indies) – 375 Runs vs England4. Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka) – 374 Runs vs South Africa5. Wiaan Mulder (South Africa) – 367* Runs vs Zimbabwe

Having become the second South Africa batter to slam a Test triple hundred after Hashim Amla, Mulder was all set to break the all-time record for the highest individual Test score as lunch was taken at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo.

South Africa captain Wiaan Mulder was close to scripting history in the second Test match against Zimbabwe on Monday (July 7) as he threatened to break Brian Lara’s all-time record for the highest individual score in a Test innings. However, Mulder’s shocking decision to declare at unbeaten 367 saw Lara’s record remain intact leaving the cricket fraternity in disbelief. After the end of the play on Day 2, Mulder reflected on his decision and respected Lara’s legacy. Mulder reflects decision to declare “I think respecting the game is really important; letting someone like Lara keep his record," Mulder said after the end of Day 2. "He's one of the greatest to ever have played the game, so he deserves that. And, yeah, I think we're still in a great position to win the game, and that's all that matters." Mulder stuns cricket fraternity Having become the second South Africa batter to slam a Test triple hundred after Hashim Amla, Mulder was all set to break the all-time record for the highest individual Test score as lunch was taken at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. At that time, Mulder was batting an unbeaten 367 while South Africa were 626/5. ALSO READ | Wimbledon 2025: 'Probably the first time...,' Djokovic happy to break 'losing curse' with Federer in attendance However, the umpires were notified by South Africa that they wouldn’t continue to bat and declare their innings. This meant Mulder remained unbeaten on 367, 33 runs shy of joining Lara in scoring 400 runs in a single Test match innings. This means he now seats fifth on the list of batters with the highest individual Test score after Brian Lara, Matthew Hayden and Mahela Jayawardene. Highest individual scores in a Test innings 1. Brian Lara (West Indies) – 400* Runs vs England 2. Matthew Hayden (Australia) – 380 Runs vs Zimbabwe 3. Brian Lara (West Indies) – 375 Runs vs England 4. Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka) – 374 Runs vs South Africa 5. Wiaan Mulder (South Africa) – 367* Runs vs Zimbabwe

Having become the second South Africa batter to slam a Test triple hundred after Hashim Amla, Mulder was all set to break the all-time record for the highest individual Test score as lunch was taken at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo.

'Lara deserves to keep his record': Wiaan Mulder reflects on shocking decision to declare at unbeaten 367

A heartbroken Grigor Dimitrov left Wimbledon's Centre Court in tears on Monday after being forced to retire injured when two sets up in his last-16 battle against Jannik Sinner, handing the top seed a remarkable reprieve.&nbsp;Sinner himself had suffered a nasty fall in the opening game of the fourth-round clash and struggled with discomfort in his right elbow.&nbsp;He said after the match he would be having an MRI scan on Tuesday to ascertain the extent of the damage.&nbsp;The Italian was unable to cope with Dimitrov's varied style across the opening two sets, and was staring at a shock exit when trailing 3-6, 5-7, 2-2.&nbsp;Yet the 34-year-old Bulgarian, who has now retired in each of his past five Grand Slam appearances, pulled up holding his right pectoral muscle and was unable to continue."Honestly I don't know what to say," said Sinner. "He is an incredible player, I think we all saw this today.&nbsp;"He's been so unlucky in the past couple of years. An incredible player, a good friend of mine also. We understand each other very well off the court too.&nbsp;"Seeing him in this position, honestly, if there would be a chance that he could play the next round, he would deserve it."&nbsp;Dimitrov, the 19th seed, served an ace out wide to hold serve for 2-2 in the third set but then collapsed in pain.&nbsp;Sinner rushed to his aid before Dimitrov went off court, but he returned just moments later in tears and was unable to continue, barely able to wave to acknowledge the crowd's warm ovation.&nbsp;"I hope he has a speedy recovery," said Sinner, 23. "It's very unlucky from his side. I don't take this as a win at all. This is just a very unfortunate moment to witness for all of us."I think already in the last Grand Slams he has struggled a lot with injuries and seeing him now again having this kind of injury is very, very tough. We all saw this with his reaction, how much he cares about the sport."&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tennis-wimbledon-djokovic-beats-de-mianur-and-breaks-losing-curse-with-federer-in-attendance-1751908108947">Wimbledon 2025: 'Probably the first time...,' Djokovic happy to break 'losing curse' with Federer in attendance</a>&nbsp;Dimitrov's injury woes began 12 months ago at Wimbledon, where he slipped and damaged his knee in the first set of his fourth-round clash against Daniil Medvedev.He was forced to retire from matches at the US Open, Australian Open and the recent French Open.&nbsp;Sinner, into the quarter-finals at Wimbledon for the fourth consecutive year, will next face world number 10 Ben Shelton, who earlier beat Lorenzo Sonego in four sets.&nbsp;He is on a potential semi-final collision course with seven-time champion Novak Djokovic, but there will be question marks over the Italian's own fitness after his struggles against Dimitrov.&nbsp;Sinner has never reached the Wimbledon final, going as far as the semi-finals in 2023.He has played in the past three Grand Slam finals, taking the title at the US Open and the Australian Open and losing the French Open showpiece in a five-set epic against Carlos Alcaraz in June.&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 WION audience.

A heartbroken Grigor Dimitrov left Wimbledons Centre Court in tears on Monday after being forced to retire injured when two sets up in his last-16 battle against Jannik Sinner, handing the top seed a remarkable reprieve.

A heartbroken Grigor Dimitrov left Wimbledon's Centre Court in tears on Monday after being forced to retire injured when two sets up in his last-16 battle against Jannik Sinner, handing the top seed a remarkable reprieve. Sinner himself had suffered a nasty fall in the opening game of the fourth-round clash and struggled with discomfort in his right elbow. He said after the match he would be having an MRI scan on Tuesday to ascertain the extent of the damage. The Italian was unable to cope with Dimitrov's varied style across the opening two sets, and was staring at a shock exit when trailing 3-6, 5-7, 2-2. Yet the 34-year-old Bulgarian, who has now retired in each of his past five Grand Slam appearances, pulled up holding his right pectoral muscle and was unable to continue. "Honestly I don't know what to say," said Sinner. "He is an incredible player, I think we all saw this today. "He's been so unlucky in the past couple of years. An incredible player, a good friend of mine also. We understand each other very well off the court too. "Seeing him in this position, honestly, if there would be a chance that he could play the next round, he would deserve it." Dimitrov, the 19th seed, served an ace out wide to hold serve for 2-2 in the third set but then collapsed in pain. Sinner rushed to his aid before Dimitrov went off court, but he returned just moments later in tears and was unable to continue, barely able to wave to acknowledge the crowd's warm ovation. "I hope he has a speedy recovery," said Sinner, 23. "It's very unlucky from his side. I don't take this as a win at all. This is just a very unfortunate moment to witness for all of us. "I think already in the last Grand Slams he has struggled a lot with injuries and seeing him now again having this kind of injury is very, very tough. We all saw this with his reaction, how much he cares about the sport." ALSO READ | Wimbledon 2025: 'Probably the first time...,' Djokovic happy to break 'losing curse' with Federer in attendance Dimitrov's injury woes began 12 months ago at Wimbledon, where he slipped and damaged his knee in the first set of his fourth-round clash against Daniil Medvedev. He was forced to retire from matches at the US Open, Australian Open and the recent French Open. Sinner, into the quarter-finals at Wimbledon for the fourth consecutive year, will next face world number 10 Ben Shelton, who earlier beat Lorenzo Sonego in four sets. He is on a potential semi-final collision course with seven-time champion Novak Djokovic, but there will be question marks over the Italian's own fitness after his struggles against Dimitrov. Sinner has never reached the Wimbledon final, going as far as the semi-finals in 2023. He has played in the past three Grand Slam finals, taking the title at the US Open and the Australian Open and losing the French Open showpiece in a five-set epic against Carlos Alcaraz in June. 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.

A heartbroken Grigor Dimitrov left Wimbledon's Centre Court in tears on Monday after being forced to retire injured when two sets up in his last-16 battle against Jannik Sinner, handing the top seed a remarkable reprieve.

Wimbledon 2025: Jannik Sinner into quarter-finals after injury heartbreak for Grigor Dimitrov

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero has agreed to a five-year maximum rookie contract extension worth $239 million with the NBA club, according to multiple reports on Monday.&nbsp;The 22-year-old American, taken with the first pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, could make up to $287 million in the deal, according to reports by ESPN, The Athletic and the Orlando Sentinel.&nbsp;Banchero suffered a torn oblique and missed two months of the 2024-25 NBA campaign but still produced career-high averages of 25.9 points and 7.5 rebounds as well as 4.6 assists.&nbsp;Banchero could boost his salary by being named NBA Most Valuable Player or Defensive Player of the Year next season, or being named to an All-NBA or All-Defensive lineup.Banchero would also have a player option for the 2030-31 season, according to the reports.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tennis-wimbledon-djokovic-beats-de-mianur-and-breaks-losing-curse-with-federer-in-attendance-1751908108947">Wimbledon 2025: 'Probably the first time...,' Djokovic happy to break 'losing curse' with Federer in attendance</a>&nbsp;The Magic will have their core of talent -- Banchero, Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs -- under contract for the next five seasons.&nbsp;Orlando also has guard Desmond Bane, obtained in a trade with Memphis last month, signed through the 2028-29 campaign.&nbsp;Banchero, the 2023 NBA Rookie of the Year, has averaged 22.4 points, 7.1 rebounds and 4.6 assists a game over three seasons with the Magic.&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 WION audience.

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero has agreed to a five-year maximum rookie contract extension worth $239 million with the NBA club, according to multiple reports on Monday.

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero has agreed to a five-year maximum rookie contract extension worth $239 million with the NBA club, according to multiple reports on Monday. The 22-year-old American, taken with the first pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, could make up to $287 million in the deal, according to reports by ESPN, The Athletic and the Orlando Sentinel. Banchero suffered a torn oblique and missed two months of the 2024-25 NBA campaign but still produced career-high averages of 25.9 points and 7.5 rebounds as well as 4.6 assists. Banchero could boost his salary by being named NBA Most Valuable Player or Defensive Player of the Year next season, or being named to an All-NBA or All-Defensive lineup. Banchero would also have a player option for the 2030-31 season, according to the reports. ALSO READ | Wimbledon 2025: 'Probably the first time...,' Djokovic happy to break 'losing curse' with Federer in attendance The Magic will have their core of talent -- Banchero, Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs -- under contract for the next five seasons. Orlando also has guard Desmond Bane, obtained in a trade with Memphis last month, signed through the 2028-29 campaign. Banchero, the 2023 NBA Rookie of the Year, has averaged 22.4 points, 7.1 rebounds and 4.6 assists a game over three seasons with the Magic. 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.

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero has agreed to a five-year maximum rookie contract extension worth $239 million with the NBA club, according to multiple reports on Monday.

NBA star Paolo Banchero agrees to five-year Orlando Magic deal: Report

Uttar Pradesh Police registered a case against Royal Challengers Bengaluru player Yash Dayal on alleged charges of cheating, physical harassment, and mental harassment on complaint of a Ghaziabad woman. The FIR was lodged late on Sunday night (July 7) at Indirapuram police station (Ghaziabad) after a prolonged public spotlight on the complaint that was also lodged through Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister's grievance portal.&nbsp;&nbsp;In her FIR under Section 69 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the woman accused Dayal, with whom she said she had a "five-year relationship," of duping her "emotionally, mentally, and physically in lieu of marriage. The complainant, in her FIR, alleged that she was "in a relationship with cricketer Yash Dayal for the past five years." According to her, Dayal "repeatedly made false promises of marriage" and "formed physical relations under that pretext." She went on to add that Dayal got her meet his family, who accepted her as a "daughter-in-law, thus making her trust stronger."&nbsp;The complainant said that when she asked Dayal about his supposed deceit and affairs with other women, she was physically abused and manipulated. Feeling lonely and heartbroken, she allegedly called the women's helpline 181 but claimed that her case did not move forward at the police station level so she forwarded the case to the office of the Chief Minister.&nbsp;She has pictures, calls, etc, as evidence. Her complaint seeks immediate legal action and highlights the victimhood of women who, she maintains, are caught in the same game of manipulation under the guise of romance. The police have registered a case based on her complaint in response to which they launched an investigation and on the basis of corroborative testimony and evidence filed the case formally. Yash Dayal is yet to be arrested.&nbsp;Police officials have also confirmed that legal action has been initiated, and the arrest of Dayal will await further corroboration and procedural follow-through.

RCB player Yash Dayal accused of mental, physical harassment; FIR registered

Uttar Pradesh Police registered a case against Royal Challengers Bengaluru player Yash Dayal on alleged charges of cheating, physical harassment, and mental harassment on complaint of a Ghaziabad woman. The FIR was lodged late on Sunday night (July 7) at Indirapuram police station (Ghaziabad) after a prolonged public spotlight on the complaint that was also lodged through Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister's grievance portal. In her FIR under Section 69 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the woman accused Dayal, with whom she said she had a "five-year relationship," of duping her "emotionally, mentally, and physically in lieu of marriage. The complainant, in her FIR, alleged that she was "in a relationship with cricketer Yash Dayal for the past five years." According to her, Dayal "repeatedly made false promises of marriage" and "formed physical relations under that pretext." She went on to add that Dayal got her meet his family, who accepted her as a "daughter-in-law, thus making her trust stronger." The complainant said that when she asked Dayal about his supposed deceit and affairs with other women, she was physically abused and manipulated. Feeling lonely and heartbroken, she allegedly called the women's helpline 181 but claimed that her case did not move forward at the police station level so she forwarded the case to the office of the Chief Minister. She has pictures, calls, etc, as evidence. Her complaint seeks immediate legal action and highlights the victimhood of women who, she maintains, are caught in the same game of manipulation under the guise of romance. The police have registered a case based on her complaint in response to which they launched an investigation and on the basis of corroborative testimony and evidence filed the case formally. Yash Dayal is yet to be arrested. Police officials have also confirmed that legal action has been initiated, and the arrest of Dayal will await further corroboration and procedural follow-through.

The FIR, filed late on Sunday night (July 7) at Indirapuram police station (Ghaziabad), comes after weeks of public attention on the complaint

India scored an aggregate 1,014 runs in Edgbaston Test against England - 587 in 1st innings and 427 in 2nd innings - the highest for them in a Test.

India scored an aggregate 1,014 runs in Edgbaston Test against England - 587 in 1st innings and 427 in 2nd innings - the highest for them in a Test.

India's 1,014 runs at Edgbaston highest aggregate total by them in a Test? Check full list

Serbian Novak Djokovic continued his bid for the record 25th grand slam with a R16 win over Alex de Minaur in Wimbledon 2025 at Centre Court on Monday (Jul 7). &nbsp;Djokovic did that with Roger Federer, his now-retired long-time nemesis on the court, in attendance. The Serbian has won the Championships seven times, joint-second most with Pete Sampras and second only to Federer. Notably, it was Djokovic who had beaten Federer in a Wimbledon final thrice - 2014, 2015 and 2019. After the win on Monday though, Djokovic thanked Federer for being in attendance.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tennis-wimbledon-tailoring-the-traditions-and-prestige-to-attract-younger-audience-1751891623539">Wimbledon 'tailoring the traditions and prestige' to attract younger audience</a>"It's probably the first time he's watching me and I've won the match," said Djokovic during the on court interview after the win. "The last couple I lost, so good to break the curse. No, it's great, obviously, great to have Roger, a huge champion and someone that I admired and respected a lot. We shared the stage for so many years, and it's great to have him back."<h2>Wimbledon 2025: Djokovic vs de Minaur Highlights</h2>The Round of 16 match started with Aussie de Mianur taking the first set 6-1 as 38-year-old Djokovic looked rusty and in a for a long haul. The Serb, with all the years of experience behind him, bounced back immediately and took the second set 6-4. Djokovic also took the third set 6-4 before winning the fourth one by the same margin as well after coming from behind.After the match, Djokovic agreed that he didn't start great but was pleased to win in the end: "I'm still trying to process the whole match and what happened on the court. It wasn't a great start for me, it was a great start for him obviously. I was just very pleased to hang in tough in the right moments and win this one."

Novak Djokovic continued his bid for the record 25th grand slam with a R16 win over Alex de Minaur in Wimbledon 2025 at Centre Court on Monday (Jul 7).  Djokovic did that with Roger Federer, his now-retired long-time nemesis on the court, in attendance.

Serbian Novak Djokovic continued his bid for the record 25th grand slam with a R16 win over Alex de Minaur in Wimbledon 2025 at Centre Court on Monday (Jul 7). Djokovic did that with Roger Federer, his now-retired long-time nemesis on the court, in attendance. The Serbian has won the Championships seven times, joint-second most with Pete Sampras and second only to Federer. Notably, it was Djokovic who had beaten Federer in a Wimbledon final thrice - 2014, 2015 and 2019. After the win on Monday though, Djokovic thanked Federer for being in attendance. Also Read - Wimbledon 'tailoring the traditions and prestige' to attract younger audience "It's probably the first time he's watching me and I've won the match," said Djokovic during the on court interview after the win. "The last couple I lost, so good to break the curse. No, it's great, obviously, great to have Roger, a huge champion and someone that I admired and respected a lot. We shared the stage for so many years, and it's great to have him back." Wimbledon 2025: Djokovic vs de Minaur Highlights The Round of 16 match started with Aussie de Mianur taking the first set 6-1 as 38-year-old Djokovic looked rusty and in a for a long haul. The Serb, with all the years of experience behind him, bounced back immediately and took the second set 6-4. Djokovic also took the third set 6-4 before winning the fourth one by the same margin as well after coming from behind. After the match, Djokovic agreed that he didn't start great but was pleased to win in the end: "I'm still trying to process the whole match and what happened on the court. It wasn't a great start for me, it was a great start for him obviously. I was just very pleased to hang in tough in the right moments and win this one."

Aussie de Mianur took the first set 6-1 as 38-year-old Djokovic looked rusty and in a for a long haul. The Serb, however, bounced back immediately and took the second set 6-4. Djokovic also took the third set 6-4 before winning the fourth one by the same margin as well.

Wimbledon 2025: 'Probably the first time...,' Djokovic happy to break 'losing curse' with Federer in attendance

India, with 1,014 runs (587 and 427) against England at Edgbaston Test in 2025, become only the second team after Pakistan to scored 1000-plus runs in a Test in 21st century. They are also the first team in last 19 years to score 1000-plus runs in a Test.

India scored 1014 runs in Edgbaston Test - 587 in first innings and 427 in second innings - to become fifth team in Test history to score 1000-plus runs in a Test match. The first team to do so was Australia and they are also the only team to have done it twice - 1934 and 1969.

India fifth team to score 1000-plus runs in a Test. Australia have done it twice - check three others

NFL star Travis Kelce has always been known for his strong performance on the football field. However, his popularity has grown even more since he started dating global music sensation Taylor Swift. Now, people are not only interested in his relationship with her but also in his wealth. One big question many people are asking in 2025, is Travis Kelce richer than Taylor Swift? Let’s take a look at his earnings and investments to find out.&nbsp;Net worth&nbsp;Travis Kelce, who plays for the Kansas City Chiefs has an estimated net worth of around $90 million (about ₹751 crore).&nbsp;&nbsp;NFL salary&nbsp;Travis is among the highest paid NFL players. In April 2024, he signed a two-year contract extension worth $34.25 million. Over his entire career in the NFL, he has earned close to $100 million.&nbsp;&nbsp;There are reports that his current contract might end in 2025 but nothing has been confirmed. &nbsp;Brand endorsements&nbsp;Travis makes around $5 million per year from brand partnerships. He works with well known companies like -<ul><li>McDonald’s</li><li>Nike</li><li>Papa John’s</li><li>Bud Light</li><li>State Farm</li><li>Bud Light &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>Podcast earnings&nbsp;Travis co-hosts a podcast with his brother Jason Kelce called New Heights. The show began in 2022 and quickly became popular.&nbsp;&nbsp;In August 2024, both the brothers signed a three-year deal worth $100 million with Amazon’s Wondery to bring the podcast to their platform.&nbsp;Real estate Travis owns a large 10,000-square-foot home in Kansas City, Missouri, which he bought in 2019 for $995,000.&nbsp;&nbsp;In 2023, he purchased another luxury home in a gated community in the same city for just under $6 million.&nbsp;Even after all the NFL contracts and investments, he is still behind his girlfriend Taylor Swift in terms of net worth. Reports suggest that Taylor has a net worth of massive $1.5 billion, making her one of the richest entertainers in the world.

NFL star Travis Kelce has always been known for his strong performance on the football field. However, his popularity has grown even more since he started dating global music sensation Taylor Swift. 

NFL star Travis Kelce has always been known for his strong performance on the football field. However, his popularity has grown even more since he started dating global music sensation Taylor Swift. Now, people are not only interested in his relationship with her but also in his wealth. One big question many people are asking in 2025, is Travis Kelce richer than Taylor Swift? Let’s take a look at his earnings and investments to find out. Net worth Travis Kelce, who plays for the Kansas City Chiefs has an estimated net worth of around $90 million (about ₹751 crore). NFL salary Travis is among the highest paid NFL players. In April 2024, he signed a two-year contract extension worth $34.25 million. Over his entire career in the NFL, he has earned close to $100 million. There are reports that his current contract might end in 2025 but nothing has been confirmed. Brand endorsements Travis makes around $5 million per year from brand partnerships. He works with well known companies like - McDonald’s Nike Papa John’s Bud Light State Farm Bud Light Podcast earnings Travis co-hosts a podcast with his brother Jason Kelce called New Heights. The show began in 2022 and quickly became popular. In August 2024, both the brothers signed a three-year deal worth $100 million with Amazon’s Wondery to bring the podcast to their platform. Real estate Travis owns a large 10,000-square-foot home in Kansas City, Missouri, which he bought in 2019 for $995,000. In 2023, he purchased another luxury home in a gated community in the same city for just under $6 million. Even after all the NFL contracts and investments, he is still behind his girlfriend Taylor Swift in terms of net worth. Reports suggest that Taylor has a net worth of massive $1.5 billion, making her one of the richest entertainers in the world.

NFL star Travis Kelce has always been known for his strong performance on the football field. However, his popularity has grown even more since he started dating global music sensation Taylor Swift.&nbsp;

Travis Kelce net worth, assets and endorsement deals: Is he richer than his girlfriend Taylor Swift?

AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri said on Monday that Croatia captain Luka Modric will join the Italian club from Real Madrid after the Club World Cup.&nbsp;Modric, who turns 40 in September, joined Madrid from Tottenham in 2012 and has been linked with a move to Italy since early June, after announcing he would leave the Spanish giants at the end of his contract.&nbsp;Madrid play Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-finals of the Club World Cup on Wednesday. The final is on July 13.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-ravi-shastri-lauds-coach-gautam-gambhir-for-bold-play-in-edgbaston-as-india-break-birmingham-jinx-to-level-test-series-1751871110033">IND vs ENG: Shastri lauds Gambhir for ‘bold play’ in Edgbaston as India break Birmingham jinx to level Test series</a>&nbsp;"He'll arrive in August," Allegri said during his first press conference on his return as Milan boss.&nbsp;"He's an extraordinary and important player, it would be useless to talk more about him."Allegri is back at the helm at Milan having led them to the Serie A title in 2011 during his first spell in charge between 2010 and 2014.&nbsp;Their first game of the new season is in the Italian Cup on August 17.&nbsp;&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 WION audience.

AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri said on Monday that Croatia captain Luka Modric will join the Italian club from Real Madrid after the Club World Cup.

AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri said on Monday that Croatia captain Luka Modric will join the Italian club from Real Madrid after the Club World Cup. Modric, who turns 40 in September, joined Madrid from Tottenham in 2012 and has been linked with a move to Italy since early June, after announcing he would leave the Spanish giants at the end of his contract. Madrid play Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-finals of the Club World Cup on Wednesday. The final is on July 13. ALSO READ | IND vs ENG: Shastri lauds Gambhir for ‘bold play’ in Edgbaston as India break Birmingham jinx to level Test series "He'll arrive in August," Allegri said during his first press conference on his return as Milan boss. "He's an extraordinary and important player, it would be useless to talk more about him." Allegri is back at the helm at Milan having led them to the Serie A title in 2011 during his first spell in charge between 2010 and 2014. Their first game of the new season is in the Italian Cup on August 17. 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.

AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri said on Monday that Croatia captain Luka Modric will join the Italian club from Real Madrid after the Club World Cup.

Massimiliano Allegri confirms Luka Modric to join AC Milan for 2025-26 season

After a run-fest in the first two Tests, England have asked for a lively pitch for the third Test at Lord's against India which starts on July 10. The five-match series currently stands equal at 1-1 with India taking the second game by 336 runs after losing the first one by five wickets. The first Test saw more than 1600 runs being scored and in the second Test as well - showing how bad it has been for bowlers on the flat decks with dukes balls which are going soft quicker than usual.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tennis-wimbledon-tailoring-the-traditions-and-prestige-to-attract-younger-audience-1751891623539">Wimbledon 'tailoring the traditions and prestige' to attract younger audience</a>"Something with a bit more pace, a bit more bounce, and maybe a little bit of sideways" said McCullum as reported by ESPNCricinfo. "It'll be a blockbuster either way, but I think it's going to set up for a cracker - especially if there's plenty of life in it [the pitch]," he added. McCullum also hinted at express pacer Jofra Archer's selection in the playing XI and so did India skipper Shubman Gill about Jasprit Bumrah."He'll certainly be available for selection," McCullum said. "Our seamers have gone two Tests on the spin and we've got a short turnaround before we head down to HQ. We'll let the dust settle on this one, but Jofra is looking fit, he's looking strong, he's looking ready to go, and he'll come into calculations. It's hugely exciting."As for Bumrah, Gill said 'definitely' when asked if Bumrah will be playing in the third Test. India, however, didn't need him in 'subcontinent-like Edgbaston' as Stokes described the Birmingham pitch after the 336-run loss.With Akash Deep taking 10 wickets in the match and Mohammed Siraj taking seven wickets out of 20 which England lost. The Lord's Test will definitely be a content to look for the bowlers after what has been a batters' paradise in the first two Tests.

McCullum also hinted at express pacer Jofra Archer's selection in the playing XI and so did India skipper Shubman Gill about Jasprit Bumrah. Gill said 'definitely' when asked if Bumrah will be playing in the third Test.

After a run-fest in the first two Tests, England have asked for a lively pitch for the third Test at Lord's against India which starts on July 10. The five-match series currently stands equal at 1-1 with India taking the second game by 336 runs after losing the first one by five wickets. The first Test saw more than 1600 runs being scored and in the second Test as well - showing how bad it has been for bowlers on the flat decks with dukes balls which are going soft quicker than usual. Also Read - Wimbledon 'tailoring the traditions and prestige' to attract younger audience "Something with a bit more pace, a bit more bounce, and maybe a little bit of sideways" said McCullum as reported by ESPNCricinfo. "It'll be a blockbuster either way, but I think it's going to set up for a cracker - especially if there's plenty of life in it [the pitch]," he added. McCullum also hinted at express pacer Jofra Archer's selection in the playing XI and so did India skipper Shubman Gill about Jasprit Bumrah. "He'll certainly be available for selection," McCullum said. "Our seamers have gone two Tests on the spin and we've got a short turnaround before we head down to HQ. We'll let the dust settle on this one, but Jofra is looking fit, he's looking strong, he's looking ready to go, and he'll come into calculations. It's hugely exciting." As for Bumrah, Gill said 'definitely' when asked if Bumrah will be playing in the third Test. India, however, didn't need him in 'subcontinent-like Edgbaston' as Stokes described the Birmingham pitch after the 336-run loss. With Akash Deep taking 10 wickets in the match and Mohammed Siraj taking seven wickets out of 20 which England lost. The Lord's Test will definitely be a content to look for the bowlers after what has been a batters' paradise in the first two Tests.

The first Test saw more than 1600 runs being scored and in the second Test as well - showing how bad it has been for bowlers on the flat decks with dukes balls which are going soft quicker than usual.

IND vs ENG: Lord's pitch to assist bowlers? England coach asks for 'something with a bit more pace' after Edgbaston loss

Wimbledon chiefs on Monday blamed human error for an embarrassing failure of the tournament's electronic line-calling system.&nbsp;Officials apologised to Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova and Sonay Kartal after the malfunction during their fourth-round match on Centre Court on Sunday, which Pavlyuchenkova won in straight sets.&nbsp;After an investigation, organisers admitted the technology was turned off in error on a section of the court for a game, with the mistake only becoming apparent when a shot from Britain's Kartal that clearly missed the baseline was not called out.&nbsp;Had the call been correct, it would have given Russia's Pavlyuchenkova a 5-4 lead in the first set, but instead umpire Nico Helwerth ruled the point should be replayed, with Kartal going on to win the game.&nbsp;The Russian accused the official of home bias, saying: "Because she is local, they can say whatever. You took the game away from me."&nbsp;Wimbledon issued a statement on Sunday saying the system had been "deactivated in error" for one game by those operating the system.&nbsp;"In that time, there were three calls not picked up by live ELC on the affected part of the court. Two of these were called by the chair umpire, who was not made aware that the system had been deactivated," it said.&nbsp;"Following the third, the chair umpire stopped the match and consulted with the review official. It was determined that the point should be replayed.&nbsp;"The chair umpire followed the established process. We have apologised to the players involved."&nbsp;Sally Bolton, chief executive of the All England Club, told reporters on Monday that the system was "working optimally."&nbsp;"The issue we had was human error in terms of the tracking system having been inadvertently deactivated, and then the chair (umpire) not being made aware of the fact that it had been deactivated," she said.&nbsp;She added: "We've spoken to the players, we've apologised to them, we've very quickly moved into reviewing everything that had happened yesterday afternoon and putting in place the appropriate changes to the processes."&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-ravi-shastri-lauds-coach-gautam-gambhir-for-bold-play-in-edgbaston-as-india-break-birmingham-jinx-to-level-test-series-1751871110033">IND vs ENG: Shastri lauds Gambhir for ‘bold play’ in Edgbaston as India break Birmingham jinx to level Test series</a>&nbsp;A fully automated system has replaced human line judges at Wimbledon in 2025, in line with the Australian Open and the US Open.&nbsp;But the glitch in Sunday's fourth-round match follows concerns raised by other players about the technology, including British stars Emma Raducanu and Jack Draper.&nbsp;Around 80 former line judges are employed as match assistants, with two on each court offering support to the umpire.&nbsp;But Bolton said there was no need to put them back on the courts.&nbsp;"The system was functional," she said. "It had been deactivated. We didn't need to put line judges back on the court again, we needed the system to be active."&nbsp;Automated line-calling technology has become standard across tennis, with all events on the men's ATP Tour and many WTA tournaments using it.&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 WION audience.

Officials apologised to Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova and Sonay Kartal after the malfunction during their fourth-round match on Centre Court on Sunday, which Pavlyuchenkova won in straight sets.

Wimbledon chiefs on Monday blamed human error for an embarrassing failure of the tournament's electronic line-calling system. Officials apologised to Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova and Sonay Kartal after the malfunction during their fourth-round match on Centre Court on Sunday, which Pavlyuchenkova won in straight sets. After an investigation, organisers admitted the technology was turned off in error on a section of the court for a game, with the mistake only becoming apparent when a shot from Britain's Kartal that clearly missed the baseline was not called out. Had the call been correct, it would have given Russia's Pavlyuchenkova a 5-4 lead in the first set, but instead umpire Nico Helwerth ruled the point should be replayed, with Kartal going on to win the game. The Russian accused the official of home bias, saying: "Because she is local, they can say whatever. You took the game away from me." Wimbledon issued a statement on Sunday saying the system had been "deactivated in error" for one game by those operating the system. "In that time, there were three calls not picked up by live ELC on the affected part of the court. Two of these were called by the chair umpire, who was not made aware that the system had been deactivated," it said. "Following the third, the chair umpire stopped the match and consulted with the review official. It was determined that the point should be replayed. "The chair umpire followed the established process. We have apologised to the players involved." Sally Bolton, chief executive of the All England Club, told reporters on Monday that the system was "working optimally." "The issue we had was human error in terms of the tracking system having been inadvertently deactivated, and then the chair (umpire) not being made aware of the fact that it had been deactivated," she said. She added: "We've spoken to the players, we've apologised to them, we've very quickly moved into reviewing everything that had happened yesterday afternoon and putting in place the appropriate changes to the processes." ALSO READ | IND vs ENG: Shastri lauds Gambhir for ‘bold play’ in Edgbaston as India break Birmingham jinx to level Test series A fully automated system has replaced human line judges at Wimbledon in 2025, in line with the Australian Open and the US Open. But the glitch in Sunday's fourth-round match follows concerns raised by other players about the technology, including British stars Emma Raducanu and Jack Draper. Around 80 former line judges are employed as match assistants, with two on each court offering support to the umpire. But Bolton said there was no need to put them back on the courts. "The system was functional," she said. "It had been deactivated. We didn't need to put line judges back on the court again, we needed the system to be active." Automated line-calling technology has become standard across tennis, with all events on the men's ATP Tour and many WTA tournaments using it. 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.

Officials apologised to Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova and Sonay Kartal after the malfunction during their fourth-round match on Centre Court on Sunday, which Pavlyuchenkova won in straight sets.

Wimbledon blames 'human error' for embarrassing line-calling glitch in women's singles contest

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has taken a big dig at Zak Crawley after the batter failed to impress in the Edgbaston Test, which the hosts lost by 336 runs on Sunday (July 6). While England had mixed success with the bat, Crawley had a Test match to forget as they lost the match in the final session. According to Vaughan, Crawley is lucky to have won as many caps as he has right now, taking aim at the opener.<h2>Vaughan takes dig at Crawley</h2>"In my time watching, playing for and covering England, he is the player luckiest to have won as many caps as he has," former England captain Vaughan wrote of Crawley in Britain's Daily Telegraph.&nbsp;"He has to count himself fortunate to have played 56 games while scoring just five hundreds and averaging 31."&nbsp;&nbsp;"Crawley is so exasperating because he has the game... But he has to score more runs at the top of the order,” Vaughan added.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-ravi-shastri-lauds-coach-gautam-gambhir-for-bold-play-in-edgbaston-as-india-break-birmingham-jinx-to-level-test-series-1751871110033">IND vs ENG: Shastri lauds Gambhir for ‘bold play’ in Edgbaston as India break Birmingham jinx to level Test series</a>&nbsp;England made 407 and 271 in their both innings with Crawley scoring a combined 19 runs including a duck in the second innings. He was scalped by Mohammed Siraj in both the innings, highlighting his struggles against swing bowling. Harry Brook (158) and Jamie Smith (184) bailed England out in the first innings, but that was not the theme in the second innings.&nbsp;Needing 608 runs to win, England were never in the running to chase the massive total after Shubman Gill’s 269 followed by 161 in the second innings propelled India to safety first position. Gill and Co needed seven wickets heading into the final day, which was achieved in the final session of the play.&nbsp;&nbsp;The win sees India level the five-match series at 1-1, with the next Test match starting at Lord’s on Thursday (July 10).

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has taken a big dig at Zak Crawley after the batter failed to impress in the Edgbaston Test, which the hosts lost by 336 runs on Sunday (July 6). 

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has taken a big dig at Zak Crawley after the batter failed to impress in the Edgbaston Test, which the hosts lost by 336 runs on Sunday (July 6). While England had mixed success with the bat, Crawley had a Test match to forget as they lost the match in the final session. According to Vaughan, Crawley is lucky to have won as many caps as he has right now, taking aim at the opener. Vaughan takes dig at Crawley "In my time watching, playing for and covering England, he is the player luckiest to have won as many caps as he has," former England captain Vaughan wrote of Crawley in Britain's Daily Telegraph. "He has to count himself fortunate to have played 56 games while scoring just five hundreds and averaging 31." "Crawley is so exasperating because he has the game... But he has to score more runs at the top of the order,” Vaughan added. ALSO READ | IND vs ENG: Shastri lauds Gambhir for ‘bold play’ in Edgbaston as India break Birmingham jinx to level Test series England made 407 and 271 in their both innings with Crawley scoring a combined 19 runs including a duck in the second innings. He was scalped by Mohammed Siraj in both the innings, highlighting his struggles against swing bowling. Harry Brook (158) and Jamie Smith (184) bailed England out in the first innings, but that was not the theme in the second innings. Needing 608 runs to win, England were never in the running to chase the massive total after Shubman Gill’s 269 followed by 161 in the second innings propelled India to safety first position. Gill and Co needed seven wickets heading into the final day, which was achieved in the final session of the play. The win sees India level the five-match series at 1-1, with the next Test match starting at Lord’s on Thursday (July 10).

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has taken a big dig at Zak Crawley after the batter failed to impress in the Edgbaston Test, which the hosts lost by 336 runs on Sunday (July 6).&nbsp;

IND vs ENG: Michael Vaughan takes dig at 'lucky player' Zak Crawley after batting failure at Edgbaston

Legendary India captain MS Dhoni is celebrating his 44th birthday on Monday (July 7) as he continues to grace the game on and the off field. During his career, Dhoni played with players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and others, building great chemistry with them. Revisiting a famous quote from Virat in 2023, &nbsp;he denied Dhoni the top spot in favour of his RCB teammate AB de Villiers for the quick running between the wickets.&nbsp;<h2>When Virat Kohli chose AB de Villiers over Mahi</h2>“I’ve answered this before, AB is the fastest I’ve ever run with. The only other player I’ve had such great coordination with is MS Dhoni. I didn’t even need to call while running with them; we just understood each other," Kohli had said in 2023 while speaking on The Quick Singles.&nbsp;During a conversation with AB de Villiers on the show The Quick Singles, Virat Kohli was asked who is the fastest runner between the wickets he has ever played with. Without hesitation, Kohli named the former South African star, AB de Villiers. When AB de Villiers was asked the same question, he chose his fellow South African, Faf du Plessis.&nbsp;"Mine is controversial as well," De Villiers said.&nbsp;"He is the best runner I have run with as well, it's Faf. But he's run me out at least seven times in my career. We have had some worst misunderstandings."&nbsp;Kohli was also asked a more tricky question, who he thought was the worst runner between the wickets. With a laugh, he named Indian teammate Cheteshwar Pujara.&nbsp;"It was a Centurion Test match on the tour of 2018. He was run out in both the innings. Pujara was run-out in the first innings of the Centurion Test and I said, 'It's OK', such things happen in cricket; Cheteshwar Pujara played a shot in the second innings and called Parthiv Patel for 3rd run, Pujara himself was running towards the danger end and he got run-out again and that too by a big margin. When the replay was shown there was no one on the screen, just Quinny taking the bails off. I was like you have run yourself in the first innings how can you be so brave to take on the quickest man on the field and then not be seen in the frame when the replay is shown. I was like my god. That is the worst call I have seen in my life," Kohli explained the decision after picking Pujara.

Legendary India captain MS Dhoni will celebrate his 44th birthday on Monday (July 7) as he continues to grace the game on and the off field. Dhoni has shared the international stage with many greats like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and others, building great chemistry with them.

Legendary India captain MS Dhoni is celebrating his 44th birthday on Monday (July 7) as he continues to grace the game on and the off field. During his career, Dhoni played with players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and others, building great chemistry with them. Revisiting a famous quote from Virat in 2023, he denied Dhoni the top spot in favour of his RCB teammate AB de Villiers for the quick running between the wickets. When Virat Kohli chose AB de Villiers over Mahi “I’ve answered this before, AB is the fastest I’ve ever run with. The only other player I’ve had such great coordination with is MS Dhoni. I didn’t even need to call while running with them; we just understood each other," Kohli had said in 2023 while speaking on The Quick Singles. During a conversation with AB de Villiers on the show The Quick Singles, Virat Kohli was asked who is the fastest runner between the wickets he has ever played with. Without hesitation, Kohli named the former South African star, AB de Villiers. When AB de Villiers was asked the same question, he chose his fellow South African, Faf du Plessis. "Mine is controversial as well," De Villiers said. "He is the best runner I have run with as well, it's Faf. But he's run me out at least seven times in my career. We have had some worst misunderstandings." Kohli was also asked a more tricky question, who he thought was the worst runner between the wickets. With a laugh, he named Indian teammate Cheteshwar Pujara. "It was a Centurion Test match on the tour of 2018. He was run out in both the innings. Pujara was run-out in the first innings of the Centurion Test and I said, 'It's OK', such things happen in cricket; Cheteshwar Pujara played a shot in the second innings and called Parthiv Patel for 3rd run, Pujara himself was running towards the danger end and he got run-out again and that too by a big margin. When the replay was shown there was no one on the screen, just Quinny taking the bails off. I was like you have run yourself in the first innings how can you be so brave to take on the quickest man on the field and then not be seen in the frame when the replay is shown. I was like my god. That is the worst call I have seen in my life," Kohli explained the decision after picking Pujara.

Legendary India captain MS Dhoni is celebrating his 44th birthday on Monday (July 7) as he continues to grace the game on and the off field. Dhoni has shared the international stage with many greats like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and others, building great chemistry with them.

MS Dhoni 44th Birthday: When Virat Kohli chose AB de Villiers over Mahi as...

From Wiaan Mulder to Don Bradman, here is a look at the five highest individual scores in away Tests after South Africa took the spot by breaking Hanif Mohammad 67-year-old record. The list also features Wally Hammond and Mark Taylor as well. 

From Wiaan Mulder to Don Bradman, here is a look at the five highest individual scores in away Tests after South Africa took the spot by breaking Hanif Mohammad's 67-year-old record. The list also features Wally Hammond and Mark Taylor&nbsp;as well.&nbsp;

From Wiaan Mulder to Don Bradman, 5 highest individual scores in away Tests

Wimbledon 2025 - year's third tennis grand slam and arguably the biggest in stature thanks to all-white dress code, royal presence and fans dressing up to best, is trying to attract younger audience. To support the bid, Wimbledon's social media account has been really active since it started on June 30. The posts, nearly 150 on TikTok and more than 200 on Instagram, already have gained the Championship 300,000 followers in the first week itself. The posts are not only about a brilliant shot by Novak Djokovic or an on court interview of a player after the win, but everything ranging from a dance routine to old moments.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-india-won-big-in-birmingham-but-gill-says-game-loses-its-essence-1751883483097">IND vs ENG: India won big in Birmingham but Gill says 'game loses its essence'</a>“Demographic wise, I think it’s no secret that Wimbledon is an event that’s trying to attract younger audiences. I want to find a way to engage people who might not be on tennis pages,” said Will Giles, digital content managing director at the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC), as reported by UK-based the Guardian news outlet.“I think we’re looking to provide an entry point to fans of all ages and having a presence on those platforms so that we are essentially broadening our audience as much as possible,” Giles said. “This role involves tailoring the traditions and prestige of Wimbledon to the slightly less polished expectations of some of those platforms, so there’s always finding that balance,” he further added.Some of the famous Wimbledon social media posts include Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff doing a dance routine, Carlos Alcaraz offering water to a fan and British number 1 Emma Raducanu talking about American singer Olivia Rodrigo's songs. The Championship has been different this year about how they are operating on social media and have already achieved 200 million views combined across platforms as reported by the Guardian.

To support the bid, Wimbledon's social media account has been really active since it started on June 30. The posts, nearly 150 on TikTok and more than 200 on Instagram, already have gained the Championship 300,000 followers in the first week itself.

Wimbledon 2025 - year's third tennis grand slam and arguably the biggest in stature thanks to all-white dress code, royal presence and fans dressing up to best, is trying to attract younger audience. To support the bid, Wimbledon's social media account has been really active since it started on June 30. The posts, nearly 150 on TikTok and more than 200 on Instagram, already have gained the Championship 300,000 followers in the first week itself. The posts are not only about a brilliant shot by Novak Djokovic or an on court interview of a player after the win, but everything ranging from a dance routine to old moments. Also Read - IND vs ENG: India won big in Birmingham but Gill says 'game loses its essence' “Demographic wise, I think it’s no secret that Wimbledon is an event that’s trying to attract younger audiences. I want to find a way to engage people who might not be on tennis pages,” said Will Giles, digital content managing director at the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC), as reported by UK-based the Guardian news outlet. “I think we’re looking to provide an entry point to fans of all ages and having a presence on those platforms so that we are essentially broadening our audience as much as possible,” Giles said. “This role involves tailoring the traditions and prestige of Wimbledon to the slightly less polished expectations of some of those platforms, so there’s always finding that balance,” he further added. Some of the famous Wimbledon social media posts include Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff doing a dance routine, Carlos Alcaraz offering water to a fan and British number 1 Emma Raducanu talking about American singer Olivia Rodrigo's songs. The Championship has been different this year about how they are operating on social media and have already achieved 200 million views combined across platforms as reported by the Guardian.

Some of the famous Wimbledon social media posts include Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff doing a dance routine, Carlos Alcaraz offering water to a fan and British number 1 Emma Raducanu talking about American singer Olivia Rodrigo's songs.

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