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Liverpool's Portuguese forward, identified as Diogo Jota, lost his life in a terrible car accident near Zamora, Spain, on Thursday morning. He is survived by his wife Rute Cardos with three children. The couple fell in love as teenagers, tied the knot this year on June 22, and celebrated the special day with their kids. Just before the tragic accident, Rute Cardoso had shared an emotional video of their wedding on social media.<h3>Who is Rute Cardoso?</h3>She is Diogo Jota's high school friend, whose decade-long romance ultimately turned into a life partner, tying the knot on June 22, 2025, in a secret wedding ceremony in Porto.They began dating in 2013 while Jota was building his career. As he shifted from Paços de Ferreira to FC Porto, then onto Wolverhampton and Liverpool, Rute also joined him. During Jota's early career, while he was focusing on football, Rute Cardoso acted as the better half by keeping the home fires burning, raising kids and maintaining normalcy while her other half chases dreams on the field.Their bond was built on a foundation of childhood memories and shared beginnings, rather than curated Instagram moments. Still, Rute would sometimes give fans a peek into their life, beach outings, airport selfies, or cheering during matchdays.In August 2020, they announced they were expecting their first child, Dinis, who was born in February 2021. Their second child arrived in March 2023, followed by a third in late 2024 or early 2025.Following their wedding, just ten days later on July 3, 2025, everything shattered when Diogo and his brother André were in a Lamborghini; the tire blew, causing the car to veer off the road and burst into flames. Soon after the incident, both of them lost their life immediately.For Rute, now life has taken a sharp turn as she will be finding it tough to face the sudden change in her life with three children without their father.

Following their wedding, just ten days later on July 3, 2025, everything shattered when Diogo and his brother André were in a Lamborghini; the tire blew, causing the car to veer off the road and burst into flames. Soon after the incident, both of them lost their life immediately.

Liverpool's Portuguese forward, identified as Diogo Jota, lost his life in a terrible car accident near Zamora, Spain, on Thursday morning. He is survived by his wife Rute Cardos with three children. The couple fell in love as teenagers, tied the knot this year on June 22, and celebrated the special day with their kids. Just before the tragic accident, Rute Cardoso had shared an emotional video of their wedding on social media. Who is Rute Cardoso? She is Diogo Jota's high school friend, whose decade-long romance ultimately turned into a life partner, tying the knot on June 22, 2025, in a secret wedding ceremony in Porto. They began dating in 2013 while Jota was building his career. As he shifted from Paços de Ferreira to FC Porto, then onto Wolverhampton and Liverpool, Rute also joined him. During Jota's early career, while he was focusing on football, Rute Cardoso acted as the better half by keeping the home fires burning, raising kids and maintaining normalcy while her other half chases dreams on the field. Their bond was built on a foundation of childhood memories and shared beginnings, rather than curated Instagram moments. Still, Rute would sometimes give fans a peek into their life, beach outings, airport selfies, or cheering during matchdays. In August 2020, they announced they were expecting their first child, Dinis, who was born in February 2021. Their second child arrived in March 2023, followed by a third in late 2024 or early 2025. Following their wedding, just ten days later on July 3, 2025, everything shattered when Diogo and his brother André were in a Lamborghini; the tire blew, causing the car to veer off the road and burst into flames. Soon after the incident, both of them lost their life immediately. For Rute, now life has taken a sharp turn as she will be finding it tough to face the sudden change in her life with three children without their father.

Following their wedding, just ten days later on July 3, 2025, everything shattered when Diogo and his brother André were in a Lamborghini; the tire blew, causing the car to veer off the road and burst into flames. Soon after the incident, both of them lost their life immediately.

Who is Rute Cardoso? Wife of Liverpool star who got married to Diogo 10 days before tragic car accident

Novak Djokovic takes on British wildcard Dan Evans in the next stage of his quest for a record 25th Grand Slam as defending women's champion Barbora Krejcikova seeks to prolong her love affair with Wimbledon.&nbsp;After three days of stunning upsets at the All England Club, Djokovic, Krejcikova and world number one Jannik Sinner will bid to avoid becoming the latest stars to crash out in second-round action on Thursday.&nbsp;Eight top 10 seeds in the men's and women's singles were beaten in the first round, which ranks as the most at a Grand Slam in the Open era.&nbsp;Italy's Jasmine Paolini, last year's Wimbledon runner-up, was defeated in the second round on Wednesday to leave only one of the top five women's seeds -- world number one Aryna Sabalenka -- still standing.&nbsp;Djokovic goes into his match against Evans with a losing record against the British wildcard, although they have met only once before.&nbsp;Djokovic, a seven-time Wimbledon champion, was beaten by Evans on the clay of Monte Carlo in 2021.&nbsp;The Serb, beaten in the last two Wimbledon finals, struggled with stomach issues in his four-set win in the first round against Frenchman Alexandre Muller before recovering strongly, praising "miracle pills".&nbsp;Realistically, he is unlikely to lose sleep over the match-up with the 154th-ranked Briton, who, at 35, is three years younger than him, but he is wary of his opponent's experience on grass and the home support.&nbsp;"It's a good test for both of us," said Djokovic. "I think he's been picking his form up, as well. I think his rankings are not doing him justice at the moment. He deserves to be ranked higher.&nbsp;"He's one of the guys that you don't want to face on grass."&nbsp;Evans, for his part, knows he has to have the right mindset against the sixth seed."He's done pretty much everything in the game," he said. “But it's also my chance to win the match. I have to be competitive.”&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-liverpool-and-portugal-forward-diogo-jota-killed-in-car-accident-1751532042103">Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota killed in car accident</a><h2>Temple of tennis</h2>Krejcikova looked in deep trouble in her opening match before cutting out the errors and finding another gear to see off Alexandra Eala of the Philippines in three sets.&nbsp;The Czech 17th seed next takes on US player Caroline Dolehide, whom she has faced just once, beating her on clay in the United States in 2019.&nbsp;Krejcikova has had a miserable time with injuries this year and arrived at Wimbledon with just six matches under her belt in 2025.&nbsp;But the two-time Grand Slam champion is relishing being back on the hallowed turf of the All England Club, describing walking onto Centre Court for her first-round match as a "very beautiful and just very joyful experience"."It's just great to be back," she said. "It's just great to be playing in the temple of tennis. It's just a very, very special place."&nbsp;Jack Draper is the new figurehead of British tennis, taking on a role filled for a generation by the now-retired Andy Murray.&nbsp;The fourth seed, who meets former finalist Marin Cilic in the second round, appears comfortable with his new status.&nbsp;"I kind of play every match like my life depends on it anyway," said the 23-year-old.Sinner, who has never reached the Wimbledon final, takes on Australia's Aleksandar Vukic, while five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek faces America's Caty McNally.&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.

Novak Djokovic takes on British wildcard Dan Evans in the next stage of his quest for a record 25th Grand Slam as defending womens champion Barbora Krejcikova seeks to prolong her love affair with Wimbledon.

Novak Djokovic takes on British wildcard Dan Evans in the next stage of his quest for a record 25th Grand Slam as defending women's champion Barbora Krejcikova seeks to prolong her love affair with Wimbledon. After three days of stunning upsets at the All England Club, Djokovic, Krejcikova and world number one Jannik Sinner will bid to avoid becoming the latest stars to crash out in second-round action on Thursday. Eight top 10 seeds in the men's and women's singles were beaten in the first round, which ranks as the most at a Grand Slam in the Open era. Italy's Jasmine Paolini, last year's Wimbledon runner-up, was defeated in the second round on Wednesday to leave only one of the top five women's seeds -- world number one Aryna Sabalenka -- still standing. Djokovic goes into his match against Evans with a losing record against the British wildcard, although they have met only once before. Djokovic, a seven-time Wimbledon champion, was beaten by Evans on the clay of Monte Carlo in 2021. The Serb, beaten in the last two Wimbledon finals, struggled with stomach issues in his four-set win in the first round against Frenchman Alexandre Muller before recovering strongly, praising "miracle pills". Realistically, he is unlikely to lose sleep over the match-up with the 154th-ranked Briton, who, at 35, is three years younger than him, but he is wary of his opponent's experience on grass and the home support. "It's a good test for both of us," said Djokovic. "I think he's been picking his form up, as well. I think his rankings are not doing him justice at the moment. He deserves to be ranked higher. "He's one of the guys that you don't want to face on grass." Evans, for his part, knows he has to have the right mindset against the sixth seed. "He's done pretty much everything in the game," he said. “But it's also my chance to win the match. I have to be competitive.” ALSO READ | Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota killed in car accident Temple of tennis Krejcikova looked in deep trouble in her opening match before cutting out the errors and finding another gear to see off Alexandra Eala of the Philippines in three sets. The Czech 17th seed next takes on US player Caroline Dolehide, whom she has faced just once, beating her on clay in the United States in 2019. Krejcikova has had a miserable time with injuries this year and arrived at Wimbledon with just six matches under her belt in 2025. But the two-time Grand Slam champion is relishing being back on the hallowed turf of the All England Club, describing walking onto Centre Court for her first-round match as a "very beautiful and just very joyful experience". "It's just great to be back," she said. "It's just great to be playing in the temple of tennis. It's just a very, very special place." Jack Draper is the new figurehead of British tennis, taking on a role filled for a generation by the now-retired Andy Murray. The fourth seed, who meets former finalist Marin Cilic in the second round, appears comfortable with his new status. "I kind of play every match like my life depends on it anyway," said the 23-year-old. Sinner, who has never reached the Wimbledon final, takes on Australia's Aleksandar Vukic, while five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek faces America's Caty McNally. 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.

Novak Djokovic takes on British wildcard Dan Evans in the next stage of his quest for a record 25th Grand Slam as defending women's champion Barbora Krejcikova seeks to prolong her love affair with Wimbledon.

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Football legend Cristiano Ronaldo took to his social media handle to pay a heartbreaking tribute to his Portuguese teammate and <a href="Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota killed in car accident">Liverpool forward Diogo Jota after he tragically passed away in a car crash</a> on Thursday (Jul 3) in Spain. Jota and his brother, Andre, were involved in a road accident in Zamora, Spain, and were later declared dead by first the local media, and then by Liverpool, who released a heartbreaking statement in honour of their No. 20.&nbsp;Since then, tributes have poured in for the Premier League forward, including Jota’s national teammate Ronaldo, who wrote ‘it doesn’t make sense’ on his social media.&nbsp; &nbsp;“Just now we were together in the National Team, just now you got married. To your family, your wife, and your children, I send my condolences and wish them all the strength in the world. I know you will always be with them. Rest in Peace, Diogo and André. We will all miss you.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Não faz sentido. Ainda agora estávamos juntos na Seleção, ainda agora tinhas casado. À tua familia, à tua mulher e aos teus filhos, envio os meus sentimentos e desejo-lhes toda a força do mundo. Sei que estarás sempre com eles. Descansem em Paz, Diogo e André. Vamos todos sentir… <a href="https://t.co/H1qSTvPoQs">pic.twitter.com/H1qSTvPoQs</a>&mdash; Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) <a href="https://twitter.com/Cristiano/status/1940715187293544946?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 3, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Meanwhile, Ronaldo and Jota were part of the Portugal team that won their second Nations League title last month. Playing in the frontline, the pair helped Portugal beat Spain on penalties in the summit clash in Germany, bringing home the glory.&nbsp; &nbsp;Besides that, Jota was part of Liverpool’s Premier League-winning team last season, playing 26 matches, scoring six times and assisting thrice. His best season with the Reds, however, was the 2021-22 season, when he scored 15 goals and assisted four times during their Premier League campaign.&nbsp; &nbsp;"Liverpool Football Club are devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota,” the club’s official statement read. “The club have been informed that the 28-year-old has passed away following a road traffic accident in Spain along with his brother, Andre. Liverpool FC will be making no further comment at this time and requests the privacy of Diogo and Andre’s family, friends, teammates and club staff is respected as they try to come to terms with an unimaginable loss.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Liverpool Football Club are devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota.&mdash; Liverpool FC (@LFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/LFC/status/1940703005117980709?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 3, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Meanwhile, per EFE, a Spanish news agency, “A vehicle left the road and everything indicates a tyre burst while overtaking. As a result of the accident, the car caught fire and both people were killed. Pending the completion of forensic tests, one of the deceased has been identified as Diogo Jota, a Liverpool FC player, and his brother, Andre Felipe."

Ronaldo and Jota were part of the Portugal team that won their second Nations League title last month. Playing in the frontline, the pair helped Portugal beat Spain on penalties in the summit clash in Germany, bringing home the glory. 

Football legend Cristiano Ronaldo took to his social media handle to pay a heartbreaking tribute to his Portuguese teammate and Liverpool forward Diogo Jota after he tragically passed away in a car crash on Thursday (Jul 3) in Spain. Jota and his brother, Andre, were involved in a road accident in Zamora, Spain, and were later declared dead by first the local media, and then by Liverpool, who released a heartbreaking statement in honour of their No. 20. Since then, tributes have poured in for the Premier League forward, including Jota’s national teammate Ronaldo, who wrote ‘it doesn’t make sense’ on his social media. “Just now we were together in the National Team, just now you got married. To your family, your wife, and your children, I send my condolences and wish them all the strength in the world. I know you will always be with them. Rest in Peace, Diogo and André. We will all miss you.”

Ronaldo and Jota were part of the Portugal team that won their second Nations League title last month. Playing in the frontline, the pair helped Portugal beat Spain on penalties in the summit clash in Germany, bringing home the glory.&nbsp;

‘We will all miss you,’ Cristiano Ronaldo pays heartbreaking tribute to Diogo Jota after tragic death

It was a sad day for Liverpool football club and Portugal national football team as star forward Diogo Jota tragically passed away in a car accident in Spain on Thursday (July 3). Jota, 28, was one of the best players in the Portugal and Liverpool side and only got married to his girlfriend Rute Cardoso on June 22. However, Cardoso and Jota's family are now devastated after Diogo tragically passed away along with brother Andre.<h2>Weeding reel goes viral</h2>On Wednesday, Jota posted a reel from his wedding with Cardoso on June 22 as the couple enjoyed a happy moment. The pair was seen wearing a wedding blazer and gown before sharing a happy moment. The reel was shot in a church as the pair got ready for their wedding with a few family members and friends joining the wedding party on June 22.&nbsp;However, that happy moment did not last long with Jota tragically passing away in a car accident in Spain’s Zamora province.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-liverpool-and-portugal-forward-diogo-jota-killed-in-car-accident-1751532042103">Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota killed in car accident</a>&nbsp;

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&nbsp;<h2>Jota passes away</h2>As reported by Spanish news agency EFE, neither Jota nor his brother survived the accident. Jota’s loss comes as a huge loss for Liverpool and Portugal having played a key role in the club’s rise.&nbsp;"A vehicle left the road and everything indicates a tyre burst while overtaking," it said in a statement.&nbsp;"As a result of the accident, the car caught fire and both people were killed. Pending the completion of forensic tests, one of the deceased has been identified as Diogo Jota, a Liverpool FC player, and his brother, Andre Felipe."&nbsp;The forward was signed by Liverpool in 2020 for a fee of £40million ($50million) from Wolves and has been an integral part of the team set-up since.&nbsp;In total, he played 123 matches for Liverpool in the Premier League and scored 47 goals while further scoring 18 more in other competitions. Before Liverpool, he played for Wolves in the Premier League for two seasons scoring 16 goals.

On Wednesday, Jota posted a reel from his wedding with Cardoso on June 22 as the couple enjoyed a happy moment. The pair was seen wearing a wedding blazer and gown before sharing a happy moment. 

It was a sad day for Liverpool football club and Portugal national football team as star forward Diogo Jota tragically passed away in a car accident in Spain on Thursday (July 3). Jota, 28, was one of the best players in the Portugal and Liverpool side and only got married to his girlfriend Rute Cardoso on June 22. However, Cardoso and Jota's family are now devastated after Diogo tragically passed away along with brother Andre. Weeding reel goes viral On Wednesday, Jota posted a reel from his wedding with Cardoso on June 22 as the couple enjoyed a happy moment. The pair was seen wearing a wedding blazer and gown before sharing a happy moment. The reel was shot in a church as the pair got ready for their wedding with a few family members and friends joining the wedding party on June 22. However, that happy moment did not last long with Jota tragically passing away in a car accident in Spain’s Zamora province. ALSO READ | Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota killed in car accident

On Wednesday, Jota posted a reel from his wedding with Cardoso on June 22 as the couple enjoyed a happy moment. The pair was seen wearing a wedding blazer and gown before sharing a happy moment.&nbsp;

Hours before tragic death Diogo Jota shared reel with wife Rute Cardoso, it's now viral

Have you ever thought that losing a match could make you lucky? Strange but true and that’s exactly what happened at the ongoing Wimbledon 2025 at the All England Lawn Tennis Club. In one of the most epic stories of this year’s grand slam tournament, Argentina’s Solana Sierra is living a dream she thought had ended. The 21-year-old, currently ranked No. 101 on the WTA tour, lost in the final round of qualifying to Greet Minnen and was all set to pack her bags and head back to Argentina as her Wimbledon journey seemed over before it even began.&nbsp;But fate and destiny had different plans. When Germany’s Greet Minnen pulled out due to injury, Sierra was given a second chance as a ‘lucky loser’: a rare opportunity given to a player who loses in qualifiers but gets into the main draw because of a withdrawal and Minnen has made that second chance count.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cast-from-the-past-the-only-time-wimbledon-broke-its-all-white-rule-for-players-know-more-1751525019321">Cast from the Past: The only time players wore non-white kits at Wimbledon court | Know More</a>&nbsp;In the first round of Wimbledon for ladies' singles, Sierra defeated Australia’s Olivia Gadecki with the scoreline of 6-2, 7(10)-6(8), displaying calm nerves in the second set's tiebreaker. But it was her second-round win that grabbed eyeballs. Facing Great Britain’s Katie Boulter in front of a home crowd, Sierra bounced back from a close first-set loss to win 6(7)-7(9), 6-2, 6-1.&nbsp;Now, she’s all set to face Spain’s Cristina Bucsa, currently ranked 102, in what promises to be a high-octane third-round clash. Interestingly, the Spaniard herself caused an upset by knocking out 22nd seed Donna Vekic (Croatia) in straight sets 6-1, 6-3.&nbsp;Solana is now the first Argentine to reach the third round of Wimbledon in 16 years and only the fourth lucky loser to do so in the tournament’s history. Dutch's Tine Swann (1974), Australia's Louise Field (1989) and American Lauren Davis (2019) were the previous ones to achieve that feat.&nbsp;

The 21-year-old, currently ranked No. 101 on the WTA tour, lost in the final round of qualifying to Greet Minnen and was all set to pack her bags and head back to Argentina as her Wimbledon journey seemed over before it even began.

Have you ever thought that losing a match could make you lucky? Strange but true and that’s exactly what happened at the ongoing Wimbledon 2025 at the All England Lawn Tennis Club. In one of the most epic stories of this year’s grand slam tournament, Argentina’s Solana Sierra is living a dream she thought had ended. The 21-year-old, currently ranked No. 101 on the WTA tour, lost in the final round of qualifying to Greet Minnen and was all set to pack her bags and head back to Argentina as her Wimbledon journey seemed over before it even began. But fate and destiny had different plans. When Germany’s Greet Minnen pulled out due to injury, Sierra was given a second chance as a ‘lucky loser’: a rare opportunity given to a player who loses in qualifiers but gets into the main draw because of a withdrawal and Minnen has made that second chance count. Also Read | Cast from the Past: The only time players wore non-white kits at Wimbledon court | Know More In the first round of Wimbledon for ladies' singles, Sierra defeated Australia’s Olivia Gadecki with the scoreline of 6-2, 7(10)-6(8), displaying calm nerves in the second set's tiebreaker. But it was her second-round win that grabbed eyeballs. Facing Great Britain’s Katie Boulter in front of a home crowd, Sierra bounced back from a close first-set loss to win 6(7)-7(9), 6-2, 6-1. Now, she’s all set to face Spain’s Cristina Bucsa, currently ranked 102, in what promises to be a high-octane third-round clash. Interestingly, the Spaniard herself caused an upset by knocking out 22nd seed Donna Vekic (Croatia) in straight sets 6-1, 6-3. Solana is now the first Argentine to reach the third round of Wimbledon in 16 years and only the fourth lucky loser to do so in the tournament’s history. Dutch's Tine Swann (1974), Australia's Louise Field (1989) and American Lauren Davis (2019) were the previous ones to achieve that feat.

The 21-year-old, currently ranked No. 101 on the WTA tour, lost in the final round of qualifying to Greet Minnen and was all set to pack her bags and head back to Argentina as her Wimbledon journey seemed over before it even began.

Lost and then won: Solana Sierra’s incredible Wimbledon 2025 journey

The football fraternity endured a sad day on Thursday (July 2) after Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota died in a tragic road accident in the Zamora province of Spain. Jota, 28, enjoyed a highly successful career and shared the stage with star names like Cristiano Ronaldo, Mohamed Salah and others in a brief career. A fan favourite and one of the best players in the current Portugal team, Jota’s death comes as hard and sorrowful news for the football fraternity, so who was he and what made him so special?<h2>Diogo Jota profile</h2>Born in Porto, Portugal, Diogo came through the ranks of Paços de Ferreira, a football club in Portugal before making a mark on the international stage. He also played in the academy of Gondomar before his breakthrough season with Ferreira in 2014. With high potential, his talent did not go unnoticed as several clubs kept a close eye on him. However, it was Atletico Madrid who secured his services in 2016 before loaning him out to Porto and then Wolves.&nbsp;Diogo’s move was made permanent by Wolves in 2018 after he helped the club clinch promotion to the Premier League. The striker would excel in his role so much that he attracted interest from big sides in the Premier League.&nbsp;However, it was Liverpool who won the race for his signature in 2020 as Jurgen Klopp signed him for $50million.&nbsp;He played 123 matches for Liverpool in the Premier League and scored 47 goals while further scoring 18 more in other competitions. Before Liverpool, he played for Wolves in the Premier League for two seasons scoring 16 goals.&nbsp;&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-liverpool-and-portugal-forward-diogo-jota-killed-in-car-accident-1751532042103">Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota killed in car accident</a><h2>Jota’s international career</h2>The forward played for Portugal at the U19, U21 and U23 levels before making his debut for the senior side in March 2019. Just three months later he would help Portugal win the inaugural Nations League where he shared a dressing room with Cristiano Ronaldo. Diogo and Ronaldo did not stop as they helped Portugal win their second Nations League title in June 2025. In total in played 49 times for Liverpool, scoring 14 goals during a highly successful spell.<h2>Got married June 22</h2>Diogo got married to Rute Cardoso just 10 days ago before the tragic news surfaced. The couple has three kids and got married on June 22, but are now left shattered and devastated by the passing of Diogo. They were spotted together on the final day of the Premier League season when Liverpool lifted the title on May 25.

A fan favourite and one of the best players in the current Portugal team, Jota’s death comes as hard and sorrowful news for the football fraternity, so who was he and what made him so special?

The football fraternity endured a sad day on Thursday (July 2) after Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota died in a tragic road accident in the Zamora province of Spain. Jota, 28, enjoyed a highly successful career and shared the stage with star names like Cristiano Ronaldo, Mohamed Salah and others in a brief career. A fan favourite and one of the best players in the current Portugal team, Jota’s death comes as hard and sorrowful news for the football fraternity, so who was he and what made him so special? Diogo Jota profile Born in Porto, Portugal, Diogo came through the ranks of Paços de Ferreira, a football club in Portugal before making a mark on the international stage. He also played in the academy of Gondomar before his breakthrough season with Ferreira in 2014. With high potential, his talent did not go unnoticed as several clubs kept a close eye on him. However, it was Atletico Madrid who secured his services in 2016 before loaning him out to Porto and then Wolves. Diogo’s move was made permanent by Wolves in 2018 after he helped the club clinch promotion to the Premier League. The striker would excel in his role so much that he attracted interest from big sides in the Premier League. However, it was Liverpool who won the race for his signature in 2020 as Jurgen Klopp signed him for $50million. He played 123 matches for Liverpool in the Premier League and scored 47 goals while further scoring 18 more in other competitions. Before Liverpool, he played for Wolves in the Premier League for two seasons scoring 16 goals. ALSO READ | Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota killed in car accident Jota’s international career The forward played for Portugal at the U19, U21 and U23 levels before making his debut for the senior side in March 2019. Just three months later he would help Portugal win the inaugural Nations League where he shared a dressing room with Cristiano Ronaldo. Diogo and Ronaldo did not stop as they helped Portugal win their second Nations League title in June 2025. In total in played 49 times for Liverpool, scoring 14 goals during a highly successful spell. Got married June 22 Diogo got married to Rute Cardoso just 10 days ago before the tragic news surfaced. The couple has three kids and got married on June 22, but are now left shattered and devastated by the passing of Diogo. They were spotted together on the final day of the Premier League season when Liverpool lifted the title on May 25.

A fan favourite and one of the best players in the current Portugal team, Jota’s death comes as hard and sorrowful news for the football fraternity, so who was he and what made him so special?

Gone too soon: Diogo Jota, who died days after wedding, had played with Ronaldo, was a Liverpool fan favourite

England white-ball captain Harry Brook has opened up on his suspension from the Indian Premier League (IPL). Currently, he is representing the national side in the ongoing Test series against India. Speaking on his IPL suspension, Brook revealed why he left the Delhi Capitals camp despite being purchased for a whopping amount of ₹6.25 crore in the 2025 mega auction. This led to his suspension from the IPL for the next two years.&nbsp;&nbsp;On opting out of the IPL, Brook stated: “It was an incredibly difficult decision. The IPL is an amazing tournament. It’s tough cricket, with the best players in the world. The crowds and atmosphere are amazing. It is the best franchise tournament in the world. I would love to play the IPL in the future, but for the time being, the focus is on England duties,” Brook said in a media interaction organized by Sony Sports Network.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/who-has-hit-a-six-on-the-very-first-ball-in-test-cricket-the-answer-will-surprise-you-1751208761844">Who has hit a six on the very first ball in Test cricket? The answer will surprise you</a>&nbsp;Harry Brook said he chose to skip the tournament so he could concentrate on playing for the England national team.&nbsp;&nbsp;Still, Brook has no regrets. He used that time to play in matches against Zimbabwe and the West Indies, where he made some important contributions with the bat for the team.&nbsp;Currently, Brook is part of the Test series against India. In the first Test, he scored a vital 99 runs, which helped the team to cover the lead as it was a high scoring game and played a big role in England’s victory. Ahead of the second Test, Brook said that spin bowling could become more important later in the match.&nbsp;"Historically, the Edgbaston pitch can be flatter. There is probably more in it for spinners. Otherwise, it is generally a typical English pitch. If there is any spin - and I’m completely guessing here - it will probably be late on days three, four and five,” Brook added.&nbsp;

Speaking on his IPL suspension, Brook revealed why he left the Delhi Capitals camp despite being purchased for a whopping amount of ₹6.25 crore in the 2025 mega auction.

England white-ball captain Harry Brook has opened up on his suspension from the Indian Premier League (IPL). Currently, he is representing the national side in the ongoing Test series against India. Speaking on his IPL suspension, Brook revealed why he left the Delhi Capitals camp despite being purchased for a whopping amount of ₹6.25 crore in the 2025 mega auction. This led to his suspension from the IPL for the next two years. On opting out of the IPL, Brook stated: “It was an incredibly difficult decision. The IPL is an amazing tournament. It’s tough cricket, with the best players in the world. The crowds and atmosphere are amazing. It is the best franchise tournament in the world. I would love to play the IPL in the future, but for the time being, the focus is on England duties,” Brook said in a media interaction organized by Sony Sports Network. Also read | Who has hit a six on the very first ball in Test cricket? The answer will surprise you Harry Brook said he chose to skip the tournament so he could concentrate on playing for the England national team. Still, Brook has no regrets. He used that time to play in matches against Zimbabwe and the West Indies, where he made some important contributions with the bat for the team. Currently, Brook is part of the Test series against India. In the first Test, he scored a vital 99 runs, which helped the team to cover the lead as it was a high scoring game and played a big role in England’s victory. Ahead of the second Test, Brook said that spin bowling could become more important later in the match. "Historically, the Edgbaston pitch can be flatter. There is probably more in it for spinners. Otherwise, it is generally a typical English pitch. If there is any spin - and I’m completely guessing here - it will probably be late on days three, four and five,” Brook added.

Speaking on his IPL suspension, Brook revealed why he left the Delhi Capitals camp despite being purchased for a whopping amount of ₹6.25 crore in the 2025 mega auction.

England white-ball captain Harry Brook opens up on IPL suspension, says 'It was an incredibly difficult decision'

From Michael Jordan to Lionel Messi, meet the top 10 richest athletes of all time.

(Disclaimer: All the data below are from Sportico's 50 Highest-Paid Athletes of All-Time)

From Michael Jordan to Lionel Messi, meet the top 10 richest athletes of all time.(Disclaimer: All the data below are from Sportico's 50 Highest-Paid Athletes of All-Time)

Meet the top 10 richest athletes ever: Guess which Wimbledon legend makes the cut

When someone talks about Test cricket, what usually comes to mind are solid defence, watchful leaves, and surviving tough conditions. It’s a format that rewards patience and discipline. But imagine a batter starting a Test match not with caution, but with an explosion. That’s exactly what Chris Gayle, famously known as the &nbsp;‘Universe Boss’, did.&nbsp;Yes, you read that correctly, a six off the very first ball in the longest format of the game. It was the opening Test between West Indies and Bangladesh, and debutant off-spinner Sohag Gazi from Bangladesh was handed the new ball. Facing him was left-handed batter Gayle, who thrashed the ball over the long-on. As soon as Gayle smashed the six, he etched his name in the record books.&nbsp;Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-pakistan-to-be-part-of-asia-cup-2025-uae-to-host-six-team-event-report-t20-format-1751208173190">India, Pakistan to be part of Asia Cup 2025; six-team event to start by early September; final schedule out soon – Report</a>&nbsp;That first over wasn’t just about the first six; Gayle scored a total of 18 runs off Gazi, hitting two sixes and a four. In a comeback, Gazi later dismissed him when Gayle was well set on the crease (24 runs) during the last ball of the fifth over.&nbsp;Interestingly, no other batter in Test cricket history has accomplished what Gayle did. Batters like Virender Sehwag and Michael Hussey, known for their aggressive starts, also couldn't smash six of the first ball in a Test match.&nbsp;Gayle's Test career may often be overshadowed by his T20 dominance, but his numbers still shine. Gayle has hit 98 sixes in Tests, placing him among the top five and remains the only cricketer to score a triple century in Tests, a double in ODIs, and a century in T20Is. Gayle's Test career lasted over 14 years (2000-2014), where he scored 7214 runs along with 15 centuries. He is the eighth leading run-getter for West Indies in Test cricket.

It was the opening Test between West Indies and Bangladesh, and debutant off-spinner Sohag Gazi from Bangladesh was handed the new ball. Facing him was left-handed batter Gayle, who thrashed the ball over the long-on.

When someone talks about Test cricket, what usually comes to mind are solid defence, watchful leaves, and surviving tough conditions. It’s a format that rewards patience and discipline. But imagine a batter starting a Test match not with caution, but with an explosion. That’s exactly what Chris Gayle, famously known as the ‘Universe Boss’, did. Yes, you read that correctly, a six off the very first ball in the longest format of the game. It was the opening Test between West Indies and Bangladesh, and debutant off-spinner Sohag Gazi from Bangladesh was handed the new ball. Facing him was left-handed batter Gayle, who thrashed the ball over the long-on. As soon as Gayle smashed the six, he etched his name in the record books. Also Read | India, Pakistan to be part of Asia Cup 2025; six-team event to start by early September; final schedule out soon – Report That first over wasn’t just about the first six; Gayle scored a total of 18 runs off Gazi, hitting two sixes and a four. In a comeback, Gazi later dismissed him when Gayle was well set on the crease (24 runs) during the last ball of the fifth over. Interestingly, no other batter in Test cricket history has accomplished what Gayle did. Batters like Virender Sehwag and Michael Hussey, known for their aggressive starts, also couldn't smash six of the first ball in a Test match. Gayle's Test career may often be overshadowed by his T20 dominance, but his numbers still shine. Gayle has hit 98 sixes in Tests, placing him among the top five and remains the only cricketer to score a triple century in Tests, a double in ODIs, and a century in T20Is. Gayle's Test career lasted over 14 years (2000-2014), where he scored 7214 runs along with 15 centuries. He is the eighth leading run-getter for West Indies in Test cricket.

It was the opening Test between West Indies and Bangladesh, and debutant off-spinner Sohag Gazi from Bangladesh was handed the new ball. Facing him was left-handed batter Gayle, who thrashed the ball over the long-on.

Who has hit a six on the very first ball in Test cricket? The answer will surprise you

Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota died in a car accident on Thursday (July 3) while he was traveling in the Zamora province in Spain. Jota, 28, was part of the Liverpool squad that won the Premier League title recently and also lifted the Nations League with Portugal in June. His loss comes as a huge loss for Premier League champions Liverpool as he played a key role in helping the club reach its heights under Jurgen Klopp and now manager Arne Slot.<h2>Jota killed in car accident</h2>Jota was reportedly traveling with his brother Andre Silva, a 26-year-old Penafiel player who was also killed when the car came off the road and was engulfed in flames. As reported by Spanish news agency EFE, neither Jota nor his brother survived the accident. Jota’s loss comes as a huge loss for Liverpool and Portugal having played a key role in the club’s rise.&nbsp;“A vehicle left the road and everything indicates a tyre burst while overtaking,” a statement read.&nbsp;&nbsp;"As a result of the accident, the car caught fire and both people were killed. Pending the completion of forensic tests, one of the deceased has been identified as Diogo Jota, a Liverpool FC player, and his brother, Andre Felipe."&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-ind-vs-eng-shubman-gill-creates-history-and-equals-virat-kohli-and-vijay-hazare-becomes-third-indian-test-skipper-to-1751470126027">IND vs ENG: Shubman Gill creates HISTORY and equals Virat Kohli and Vijay Hazare, becomes third Indian Test skipper to...</a>&nbsp;The forward was signed by Liverpool in 2020 for a fee of £40million ($50million) from Wolves and has been an integral part of the team set-up since.&nbsp;In total, he played 123 matches for Liverpool in the Premier League and scored 47 goals while further scoring 18 more in other competitions. Before Liverpool, he played for Wolves in the Premier League for two seasons scoring 16 goals.&nbsp;<h2>Shared international stage with Cristiano Ronaldo</h2>Jota was Cristiano Ronaldo’s international teammate as they both shared the dressing room with Portugal. 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.

Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota died in a car accident on Thursday (July 3) while he was traveling in the Zamora province. Jota, 28, was part of the Liverpool squad that won the Premier League title recently and also lifted the Nations League with Portugal in June. 

Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota died in a car accident on Thursday (July 3) while he was traveling in the Zamora province in Spain. Jota, 28, was part of the Liverpool squad that won the Premier League title recently and also lifted the Nations League with Portugal in June. His loss comes as a huge loss for Premier League champions Liverpool as he played a key role in helping the club reach its heights under Jurgen Klopp and now manager Arne Slot. Jota killed in car accident Jota was reportedly traveling with his brother Andre Silva, a 26-year-old Penafiel player who was also killed when the car came off the road and was engulfed in flames. As reported by Spanish news agency EFE, neither Jota nor his brother survived the accident. Jota’s loss comes as a huge loss for Liverpool and Portugal having played a key role in the club’s rise. “A vehicle left the road and everything indicates a tyre burst while overtaking,” a statement read. "As a result of the accident, the car caught fire and both people were killed. Pending the completion of forensic tests, one of the deceased has been identified as Diogo Jota, a Liverpool FC player, and his brother, Andre Felipe." ALSO READ | IND vs ENG: Shubman Gill creates HISTORY and equals Virat Kohli and Vijay Hazare, becomes third Indian Test skipper to... The forward was signed by Liverpool in 2020 for a fee of £40million ($50million) from Wolves and has been an integral part of the team set-up since. In total, he played 123 matches for Liverpool in the Premier League and scored 47 goals while further scoring 18 more in other competitions. Before Liverpool, he played for Wolves in the Premier League for two seasons scoring 16 goals. Shared international stage with Cristiano Ronaldo Jota was Cristiano Ronaldo’s international teammate as they both shared the dressing room with Portugal. 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.

Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota died in a car accident on Thursday (July 3) while he was traveling in the Zamora province. Jota, 28, was part of the Liverpool squad that won the Premier League title recently and also lifted the Nations League with Portugal in June.&nbsp;

Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota killed in car accident

Things continue to spice up in Major League Cricket (MLC). In a rain-hit five-over game between Texas Super Kings and Washington Freedom on Thursday (Jul 3), Texas entered the top two following a one-sided win in Lauderhill. However, what made headlines was a game-changing decision that helped Texas stay at the top. After being asked to bat first, Texas lost its opener and captain Marcus Stoinis inside the first over, only for his team to retire his fellow partner, Daryl Mitchell, who struggled to time the ball. Although that walk towards the pavilion was slow, what followed next was perhaps the quickest yet blistering knock this season.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-2025-2nd-test-kumar-sangakkara-questions-jasprit-bumrah-absence-in-edgbaston-asks-is-lords-test-1751526898895">IND vs ENG: Sangakkara questions Bumrah's absence from 2nd Test, asks Indian team management, 'Is Lord's Test...'</a>&nbsp;Mitchell’s replacement, Donovan Ferreira, went berserk, whacking an unbeaten 37 off just nine deliveries, including five massive sixes at a strike rate of over 400 (411.11). Just after the completion of the third over, Texas decided to retire Mitchell, who was batting at an unbeaten six off five deliveries. Little did they know they pulled a masterpiece until the right-handed Ferreira began opening his arms.&nbsp;Watch Video -&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Daryl Mitchell was retired out when he was 6 off 5 for Donovan Ferreira who scored 37 off just 9 balls! 😱 <a href="https://t.co/PYeuuDRk06">pic.twitter.com/PYeuuDRk06</a>&mdash; Cognizant Major League Cricket (@MLCricket) <a href="https://twitter.com/MLCricket/status/1940603098096951696?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 3, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Alongside USA’s Shubham Ranjane, who was batting at 39 off 14 balls, including four fours and three sixes, Ferreira made the evening about himself. In the last over of the innings, he took on Aussie medium pacer Mitchell Owen, smashing him for four massive sixes, hitting him for 28 runs in that over, propelling the team to 87 for two in five overs. The pair hit an astonishing 53 off the last 12 balls.<h2>The failed run chase &nbsp;</h2>From one South African to another. After Protean all-rounder Ferreira did the damage with the bat in hand, it was his national teammate Nandre Burger’s turn to do the magic with the ball in hand. &nbsp;The left-arm pacer picked two massive wickets in the first over, including removing star batter Glenn Maxwell, bowled on a first-ball duck. Washington Freedom never looked comfortable in chase, losing two more wickets before falling shy of the target by 43 runs.&nbsp; &nbsp;Meanwhile, this win helped Texas seal the second spot on the points table, with Freedom sitting in the third place, having played eight games apiece. Both, however, have already qualified for the knockout stage.

Although Daryl Mitchell's walk towards the pavilion was slow, what followed next was perhaps the quickest yet blistering knock this season.

Things continue to spice up in Major League Cricket (MLC). In a rain-hit five-over game between Texas Super Kings and Washington Freedom on Thursday (Jul 3), Texas entered the top two following a one-sided win in Lauderhill. However, what made headlines was a game-changing decision that helped Texas stay at the top. After being asked to bat first, Texas lost its opener and captain Marcus Stoinis inside the first over, only for his team to retire his fellow partner, Daryl Mitchell, who struggled to time the ball. Although that walk towards the pavilion was slow, what followed next was perhaps the quickest yet blistering knock this season. Also read | IND vs ENG: Sangakkara questions Bumrah's absence from 2nd Test, asks Indian team management, 'Is Lord's Test...' Mitchell’s replacement, Donovan Ferreira, went berserk, whacking an unbeaten 37 off just nine deliveries, including five massive sixes at a strike rate of over 400 (411.11). Just after the completion of the third over, Texas decided to retire Mitchell, who was batting at an unbeaten six off five deliveries. Little did they know they pulled a masterpiece until the right-handed Ferreira began opening his arms. Watch Video -

Although Daryl Mitchell's walk towards the pavilion was slow, what followed next was perhaps the quickest yet blistering knock this season.

WATCH - Team retires batter on 6 off 5 balls, his replacement slams 37 off nine to seal thriller in MLC

From David Beckham to John Cena, top sports celebrities who have attended Wimbledon 2025 so far as the Championships take centre stage in London. The above-mentioned stars were also joined by the likes of Stuart Broad, Thomas Tuchel and others. 

From David Beckham to John Cena, top sports celebrities who have attended Wimbledon 2025 so far as the Championships take centre stage in London. The above-mentioned stars were also joined by the likes of Stuart Broad, Thomas Tuchel and others.&nbsp;

In Pics: From David Beckham to John Cena , top sports celebrities who have attended Wimbledon 2025 so far

Whenever you think of the Wimbledon tournament, the images that flash in one's mind are the lush green grass of Centre Court, bowls of strawberries and cream, claps from royals in the Royal Box and players dressed head-to-toe in white. That’s the charm and aura of the world’s oldest and most prestigious Grand Slam.&nbsp;But did you know that in its long and illustrious history, since it began in 1877, there was one occasion when players stepped onto the iconic courts of Wimbledon wearing coloured outfits?&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;It happened during the London 2012 Summer Olympics, when the All England Club, for the first and only time, waived its strict all-white dress code. For a few days, the historic venue looked different as players proudly donned their national colours instead of traditional whites.&nbsp;Ian Ritchie, Wimbledon’s Chief Executive at the time, explained the decision to ESPN, “We have been very supportive of the Olympic organisers throughout the process. We hope, to some extent, there will be a different type of audience. It is not a repeat of the Championships. It will be its competition, having its own style, and it will play out in its own way.”&nbsp;The Royal Box, which is usually reserved for British royalty and elite guests, was filled with members of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Only 12 out of Wimbledon’s 17 courts were used and the capacity was reduced to 26,000 compared to the usual 40,000. There were no scheduled night sessions, maintaining one of Wimbledon’s unique traditions.&nbsp;The Olympic play began just 20 days after the end of that year’s Wimbledon, with fresh grass laid down. Despite concerns about fan turnout, the Olympic tournament was a success. Interestingly, the 2012 London Olympics also made history by including mixed doubles for the first time in Olympic tennis, increasing the medal count to five.&nbsp;Here’s a look at the Gold medal winners:&nbsp;<ol><li>Men’s Singles: Andy Murray (Great Britain)&nbsp;</li><li>Women’s Singles: Serena Williams (USA)&nbsp;</li><li>Men’s Doubles: Bob and Mike Bryan (USA)</li><li>Women’s Doubles: Serena and Venus Williams (USA)&nbsp;</li><li>Mixed Doubles: Victoria Azarenka and Max Mirnyi (Belarus)</li></ol>

Whenever you think of the Wimbledon tournament, the images that flash in ones mind are the lush green grass of Centre Court, bowls of strawberries and cream, claps from royals in the Royal Box and players dressed head-to-toe in white.

Whenever you think of the Wimbledon tournament, the images that flash in one's mind are the lush green grass of Centre Court, bowls of strawberries and cream, claps from royals in the Royal Box and players dressed head-to-toe in white. That’s the charm and aura of the world’s oldest and most prestigious Grand Slam. But did you know that in its long and illustrious history, since it began in 1877, there was one occasion when players stepped onto the iconic courts of Wimbledon wearing coloured outfits? Also Read | What’s behind the Wimbledon all-white dress code rule? Colonialism, imperialism and more It happened during the London 2012 Summer Olympics, when the All England Club, for the first and only time, waived its strict all-white dress code. For a few days, the historic venue looked different as players proudly donned their national colours instead of traditional whites. Ian Ritchie, Wimbledon’s Chief Executive at the time, explained the decision to ESPN, “We have been very supportive of the Olympic organisers throughout the process. We hope, to some extent, there will be a different type of audience. It is not a repeat of the Championships. It will be its competition, having its own style, and it will play out in its own way.” The Royal Box, which is usually reserved for British royalty and elite guests, was filled with members of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Only 12 out of Wimbledon’s 17 courts were used and the capacity was reduced to 26,000 compared to the usual 40,000. There were no scheduled night sessions, maintaining one of Wimbledon’s unique traditions. The Olympic play began just 20 days after the end of that year’s Wimbledon, with fresh grass laid down. Despite concerns about fan turnout, the Olympic tournament was a success. Interestingly, the 2012 London Olympics also made history by including mixed doubles for the first time in Olympic tennis, increasing the medal count to five. Here’s a look at the Gold medal winners: Men’s Singles: Andy Murray (Great Britain) Women’s Singles: Serena Williams (USA) Men’s Doubles: Bob and Mike Bryan (USA) Women’s Doubles: Serena and Venus Williams (USA) Mixed Doubles: Victoria Azarenka and Max Mirnyi (Belarus)

Whenever you think of the Wimbledon tournament, the images that flash in one's mind are the lush green grass of Centre Court, bowls of strawberries and cream, claps from royals in the Royal Box and players dressed head-to-toe in white.

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India's young cricket star Vaibhav Suryavanshi delivered a remarkable batting performance on Wednesday (July 2) when he took guards against England U19 in Northampton. The teenager smashed a quickfire 86 runs from just 31 deliveries as India beat England by four wickets in the third ODI match. &nbsp;<h2>Suryavanshi sets new record</h2>Suryavanshi's innings included six fours and nine huge sixes, at a strike rate of over 277. With this, he set a new record for the most sixes in a single innings by an Indian U19 player. He also came close to breaking Rishabh Pant’s record by hitting a fifty in just 20 balls during the third U19 ODI against England. &nbsp; The record for the fastest U19 ODI fifty by an Indian still belongs to Rishabh Pant, who hit it in 18 balls against Nepal in 2016. Suryavanshi now has the second-fastest U19 ODI fifty for India.&nbsp; &nbsp; The world record for the fastest U19 fifty is currently held by South Africa’s Steve Stolk, who smashed a fifty in just 13 balls against Scotland earlier in 2025.&nbsp;Also Check - From Virat Kohli to Smriti Mandhana: 6 Indian players to hit a century in all three formats<h2>IND U19 vs ENG U19 Match summary&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;After winning the toss, the India U19 captain chose to bowl first. England U19 scored 268 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in 40 overs, thanks to strong knocks from Thomas Rew (76* off 44 balls) and BJ Dawkins (62 off 61 balls). Kanishk Chouhan bowled well for India by taking 3 wickets for 30 runs. &nbsp; Chasing the target, Vaibhav Suryavanshi (86 runs off 31 balls) and Vihaan Malhotra(46 from 34 balls) stitched a partnership of 73 runs for the second wicket. Later, Kanishk Chouhan played a key role with the bat too and scored an unbeaten 43 to help India win by four wickets with 33 balls to spare. &nbsp; With this win, India U19 now leads the five-match series 2-1. Also, Suryavanshi is currently India’s top scorer in the series with 179 runs and will look to add more in the remaining matches of the series.&nbsp;

Indian young cricket star Vaibhav Suryavanshi delivered a remarkable batting performance on Wednesday (July 2) when he took guards against England U19. The teenager smashed a quickfire 86 runs from just 31 deliveries as India beat England by four wickets in the third ODI match. 

India's young cricket star Vaibhav Suryavanshi delivered a remarkable batting performance on Wednesday (July 2) when he took guards against England U19 in Northampton. The teenager smashed a quickfire 86 runs from just 31 deliveries as India beat England by four wickets in the third ODI match. Suryavanshi sets new record Suryavanshi's innings included six fours and nine huge sixes, at a strike rate of over 277. With this, he set a new record for the most sixes in a single innings by an Indian U19 player. He also came close to breaking Rishabh Pant’s record by hitting a fifty in just 20 balls during the third U19 ODI against England. The record for the fastest U19 ODI fifty by an Indian still belongs to Rishabh Pant, who hit it in 18 balls against Nepal in 2016. Suryavanshi now has the second-fastest U19 ODI fifty for India. The world record for the fastest U19 fifty is currently held by South Africa’s Steve Stolk, who smashed a fifty in just 13 balls against Scotland earlier in 2025. Also Check - From Virat Kohli to Smriti Mandhana: 6 Indian players to hit a century in all three formats IND U19 vs ENG U19 Match summary After winning the toss, the India U19 captain chose to bowl first. England U19 scored 268 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in 40 overs, thanks to strong knocks from Thomas Rew (76* off 44 balls) and BJ Dawkins (62 off 61 balls). Kanishk Chouhan bowled well for India by taking 3 wickets for 30 runs. Chasing the target, Vaibhav Suryavanshi (86 runs off 31 balls) and Vihaan Malhotra(46 from 34 balls) stitched a partnership of 73 runs for the second wicket. Later, Kanishk Chouhan played a key role with the bat too and scored an unbeaten 43 to help India win by four wickets with 33 balls to spare. With this win, India U19 now leads the five-match series 2-1. Also, Suryavanshi is currently India’s top scorer in the series with 179 runs and will look to add more in the remaining matches of the series.

India's young cricket star Vaibhav Suryavanshi delivered a remarkable batting performance on Wednesday (July 2) when he took guards against England U19. The teenager smashed a quickfire 86 runs from just 31 deliveries as India beat England by four wickets in the third ODI match.&nbsp;

Vaibhav Suryavanshi almost eclipsed Rishabh Pant's record, whacks 20-ball 50 in India vs England U19 ODI

Jasprit Bumrah’s absence from the playing XI for the second Test against England at Edgbaston has sparked quite a debate, with several former cricketers, captains and even broadcasters slamming this decision. While former India coach Ravi Shastri was the first to break his silence on the team’s decision to rest Bumrah despite a week’s window between the two Tests, cricket great Kumar Sangakkara is the latest to speak on it. Without mincing his words, Sangakkara asked ‘those’ who picked the playing XI if the Lord’s Test (next) is more important to India than winning the series?&nbsp;India made several changes to their starting XI for the second Test, dropping batter Sai Sudharsan, all-rounder Shardul Thakur and Bumrah; they brought in Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar and Akash Deep in their places. Given they strengthened their batting with those changes, adding another name to their long lower order, India compromised on their wicket-taking bowlers, especially after resting Bumrah and ignoring another X-factor in Kuldeep Yadav.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-2nd-test-shubman-gill-enters-history-books-with-edgbaston-hundred-joins-bradman-virat-kohli-vijay-hazare-1751523916642">IND vs ENG: Shubman Gill steers into history books with Edgbaston hundred, becomes first Indian captain since…</a> &nbsp;Considering Bumrah is advised not to play more than three Tests on a long away tour, including not more than two on the trot, Sangakkara questioned management’s call on their priorities. Since India is trailing (0-1) in this five-match series after the Leeds Test, resting Bumrah when they could use him as their trump card and push for a win in the second game, Team India rested him. &nbsp;“Interesting to understand how the decision is being made and who makes it? Is it after a consultation with the players or the physios? It depends on whether the Lord's Test is more important than the series? The series is on the line,” Sangakkara said while speaking on Sky Cricket. &nbsp;“If we see the score, it's an even day, perhaps a little bit more tilted towards England with the five wickets down. So I would have expected the coach to have gone to Bumrah and say 'Yes, we thought you might play the 3rd and the 5th Test, but we're going 1 and 2. Take a look if you can play the third if you can, because then you've got two weeks off before the next one," he continued.<h2>Pressure on Gambhir &nbsp;</h2>Since taking over the head coach role from Rahul Dravid last year, Gambhir tasted enormous success in white-ball cricket, but the same cannot be said about the team’s results in Tests.&nbsp; &nbsp;After beating Bangladesh at home, India has lost seven out of the nine Tests played, including conceding the three-Test series to New Zealand at home. With three top names (Ravi Ashwin, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli) retiring since the last Australia tour, which India lost 1-3, the pressure mounted on Gambhir and the team management to turn the results in their favour, leading to several questionable decisions. &nbsp;"It's not just a reaction to the last Test. I think there is a bit of chat about the last 9-10. Seven losses, one win, one draw. There is a little bit of baggage as well to turn that pattern around. So there was a lot of pressure and they were looking at this game and thinking 'alright, what can we do?' and they ring in all the changes," Sangakkara added.

India made several changes to their starting XI for the second Test, including resting ace quick Jasprit Bumrah to manage his workload.

Jasprit Bumrah’s absence from the playing XI for the second Test against England at Edgbaston has sparked quite a debate, with several former cricketers, captains and even broadcasters slamming this decision. While former India coach Ravi Shastri was the first to break his silence on the team’s decision to rest Bumrah despite a week’s window between the two Tests, cricket great Kumar Sangakkara is the latest to speak on it. Without mincing his words, Sangakkara asked ‘those’ who picked the playing XI if the Lord’s Test (next) is more important to India than winning the series? India made several changes to their starting XI for the second Test, dropping batter Sai Sudharsan, all-rounder Shardul Thakur and Bumrah; they brought in Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar and Akash Deep in their places. Given they strengthened their batting with those changes, adding another name to their long lower order, India compromised on their wicket-taking bowlers, especially after resting Bumrah and ignoring another X-factor in Kuldeep Yadav. Also read | IND vs ENG: Shubman Gill steers into history books with Edgbaston hundred, becomes first Indian captain since… Considering Bumrah is advised not to play more than three Tests on a long away tour, including not more than two on the trot, Sangakkara questioned management’s call on their priorities. Since India is trailing (0-1) in this five-match series after the Leeds Test, resting Bumrah when they could use him as their trump card and push for a win in the second game, Team India rested him. “Interesting to understand how the decision is being made and who makes it? Is it after a consultation with the players or the physios? It depends on whether the Lord's Test is more important than the series? The series is on the line,” Sangakkara said while speaking on Sky Cricket. “If we see the score, it's an even day, perhaps a little bit more tilted towards England with the five wickets down. So I would have expected the coach to have gone to Bumrah and say 'Yes, we thought you might play the 3rd and the 5th Test, but we're going 1 and 2. Take a look if you can play the third if you can, because then you've got two weeks off before the next one," he continued. Pressure on Gambhir Since taking over the head coach role from Rahul Dravid last year, Gambhir tasted enormous success in white-ball cricket, but the same cannot be said about the team’s results in Tests. After beating Bangladesh at home, India has lost seven out of the nine Tests played, including conceding the three-Test series to New Zealand at home. With three top names (Ravi Ashwin, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli) retiring since the last Australia tour, which India lost 1-3, the pressure mounted on Gambhir and the team management to turn the results in their favour, leading to several questionable decisions. "It's not just a reaction to the last Test. I think there is a bit of chat about the last 9-10. Seven losses, one win, one draw. There is a little bit of baggage as well to turn that pattern around. So there was a lot of pressure and they were looking at this game and thinking 'alright, what can we do?' and they ring in all the changes," Sangakkara added.

India made several changes to their starting XI for the second Test, including resting ace quick Jasprit Bumrah to manage his workload.

IND vs ENG: Sangakkara questions Bumrah's absence from 2nd Test, asks Indian team management, 'Is Lord's Test...'

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 trade window is likely to open soon and defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) would be keen on extending their squad and acquiring a few gun players to boost their chances for a successful title defence. While many IPL teams would expect a settled side to avoid big changes to the title-winning squad, smart team management knows that improving depth and addressing weaknesses is the key to being the best. With the trade window set to open shortly, let’s take a look at three players RCB might target.&nbsp;1. Glenn Phillips (New Zealand)&nbsp;Glenn Phillips has been in terrific form in T20 leagues across the globe. Despite his solid run, Gujarat Titans (GT) barely gave him a chance in IPL 2025 and when they finally did, he fell prey to injury. Currently dominating in Major League Cricket (MLC), Phillips is a reliable batter, who also offers part-time bowling. With 265 T20 games under his belt, he brings power and experience. He could be a valuable middle-order option for RCB, especially on the batting-friendly Chinnaswamy surface.&nbsp;Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/brijesh-solanki-state-level-kabaddi-player-dies-of-rabies-weeks-after-being-bitten-by-puppy-he-tried-saving-1751517522961">State-level Kabaddi player dies of rabies weeks after being bitten by puppy he tried saving</a>&nbsp;2. Mukesh Kumar (India)&nbsp;Mukesh hasn’t quite succeeded on Delhi’s slower pitches, but his swing bowling can be more effective in Bengaluru. RCB already boasts seamers like Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar; Mukesh could complete a potent pace trio, especially in powerplay overs. With 83 wickets in 77 T20s and the ability to move the ball early, he can be a smart tactical addition in the bowling department.&nbsp;3. Abhinav Manohar (India)&nbsp;Bringing in a local player is always smart for fan engagement and Karnataka’s Abhinav Manohar fits that move. A solid middle-order batter with home-ground experience, he could be a more reliable option than someone like Swastik Chikara. Currently, with SRH, Manohar might be available if they opt for squad changes.

While many franchises would expect a settled side to avoid big changes to the title-winning squad, smart team management knows that improving depth and addressing weaknesses is the key to being the best.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 trade window is likely to open soon and defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) would be keen on extending their squad and acquiring a few gun players to boost their chances for a successful title defence. While many IPL teams would expect a settled side to avoid big changes to the title-winning squad, smart team management knows that improving depth and addressing weaknesses is the key to being the best. With the trade window set to open shortly, let’s take a look at three players RCB might target. 1. Glenn Phillips (New Zealand) Glenn Phillips has been in terrific form in T20 leagues across the globe. Despite his solid run, Gujarat Titans (GT) barely gave him a chance in IPL 2025 and when they finally did, he fell prey to injury. Currently dominating in Major League Cricket (MLC), Phillips is a reliable batter, who also offers part-time bowling. With 265 T20 games under his belt, he brings power and experience. He could be a valuable middle-order option for RCB, especially on the batting-friendly Chinnaswamy surface. Also Read | State-level Kabaddi player dies of rabies weeks after being bitten by puppy he tried saving 2. Mukesh Kumar (India) Mukesh hasn’t quite succeeded on Delhi’s slower pitches, but his swing bowling can be more effective in Bengaluru. RCB already boasts seamers like Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar; Mukesh could complete a potent pace trio, especially in powerplay overs. With 83 wickets in 77 T20s and the ability to move the ball early, he can be a smart tactical addition in the bowling department. 3. Abhinav Manohar (India) Bringing in a local player is always smart for fan engagement and Karnataka’s Abhinav Manohar fits that move. A solid middle-order batter with home-ground experience, he could be a more reliable option than someone like Swastik Chikara. Currently, with SRH, Manohar might be available if they opt for squad changes.

While many IPL teams would expect a settled side to avoid big changes to the title-winning squad, smart team management knows that improving depth and addressing weaknesses is the key to being the best.

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Newly-appointed India’s Test captain Shubman Gill rewrote records with his second hundred on this English tour, his first at Edgbaston in Birmingham. On day one of the second Test between India and England, Gill completed his seventh Test century to put the visiting team on top. The right-handed batter has got some start to his Test captaincy career. Although India failed to win the series opener under his leadership despite four batters contributing to five hundreds across both innings, his performance with the bat has shown promise. Batting at his new number four position, replacing legendary Virat Kohli, who is now retired, Gill seems to have taken control of it and his game.&nbsp;Gill broke plenty of records with his unbeaten 114, including 13 fours. While he joined former greats like Vijay Hazare and Virat Kohli on the list of Indian captains to score two or more fifty-plus scores batting at number four against England in England, Gill also became the third Indian skipper ever and the first since Mohammad Azharuddin (since 1990) to score hundreds in consecutive Tests in England. &nbsp;Former Indian captain Vijay Hazare was the first to achieve this feat during the 1951-52 Test series, while Azharuddin was the second, doing it during the first two Tests on the 1990 tour.&nbsp; &nbsp;He, however, also joined a list of Indian batters, including Azharuddin, Dilip Vengsarkar and ‘The Wall’ Rahul Dravid to score centuries in three back-to-back Tests against England.<h2>More to Gill’s Edgbaston hundred &nbsp;</h2>There is more to his second hundred on English soil.&nbsp; &nbsp;Gill also joined greats like Virat, Hazare and original little master Sunil Gavaskar on the list of Indian captains to hit hundreds in each of the first two Tests, further becoming only the second Indian captain after Kohli (in 2018) to smash a hundred in Birmingham. &nbsp;However, joining some of the greatest names in cricket history, including Sir Donald Bradman and Sir Gary Sobers, among others, on the list of visiting captains with a hundred in the first two Tests of a series in England is another achievement to Gill's decorated cabinet. Besides that, Gill also became the ninth visiting captain and the second Indian to unlock this feat, which also includes former South Africa captain Graeme Smith. &nbsp;Meanwhile, Yashasvi Jaiswal was also among the runs in the first innings. After completing his maiden Test hundred in England in Leeds, Jaiswal hit a masterful 87 on day one at Edgbaston, with all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja contributing with an unbeaten 41 to see India end the day at 310 for five.&nbsp;

Although India failed to win the series opener under his leadership despite four batters contributing to five hundreds across both innings, his performance with the bat has shown promise.

Newly-appointed India’s Test captain Shubman Gill rewrote records with his second hundred on this English tour, his first at Edgbaston in Birmingham. On day one of the second Test between India and England, Gill completed his seventh Test century to put the visiting team on top. The right-handed batter has got some start to his Test captaincy career. Although India failed to win the series opener under his leadership despite four batters contributing to five hundreds across both innings, his performance with the bat has shown promise. Batting at his new number four position, replacing legendary Virat Kohli, who is now retired, Gill seems to have taken control of it and his game. Gill broke plenty of records with his unbeaten 114, including 13 fours. While he joined former greats like Vijay Hazare and Virat Kohli on the list of Indian captains to score two or more fifty-plus scores batting at number four against England in England, Gill also became the third Indian skipper ever and the first since Mohammad Azharuddin (since 1990) to score hundreds in consecutive Tests in England. Former Indian captain Vijay Hazare was the first to achieve this feat during the 1951-52 Test series, while Azharuddin was the second, doing it during the first two Tests on the 1990 tour. He, however, also joined a list of Indian batters, including Azharuddin, Dilip Vengsarkar and ‘The Wall’ Rahul Dravid to score centuries in three back-to-back Tests against England. More to Gill’s Edgbaston hundred There is more to his second hundred on English soil. Gill also joined greats like Virat, Hazare and original little master Sunil Gavaskar on the list of Indian captains to hit hundreds in each of the first two Tests, further becoming only the second Indian captain after Kohli (in 2018) to smash a hundred in Birmingham. However, joining some of the greatest names in cricket history, including Sir Donald Bradman and Sir Gary Sobers, among others, on the list of visiting captains with a hundred in the first two Tests of a series in England is another achievement to Gill's decorated cabinet. Besides that, Gill also became the ninth visiting captain and the second Indian to unlock this feat, which also includes former South Africa captain Graeme Smith. Meanwhile, Yashasvi Jaiswal was also among the runs in the first innings. After completing his maiden Test hundred in England in Leeds, Jaiswal hit a masterful 87 on day one at Edgbaston, with all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja contributing with an unbeaten 41 to see India end the day at 310 for five.

Although India failed to win the series opener under his leadership despite four batters contributing to five hundreds across both innings, his performance with the bat has shown promise.

IND vs ENG: Shubman Gill steers into history books with Edgbaston hundred, becomes first Indian captain since…

Help led to death. In heartbreaking yet worrying news coming out from North India, a state-level kabaddi player died of rabies weeks after being bitten by a stray puppy he reportedly rescued from a drain. Brijesh Solanki, a 22-year-old budding kabaddi player from Uttar Pradesh, began showing rabies symptoms just days before he succumbed to death. A gold medallist in state championships and a Pro Kabaddi League hopeful, Brijesh had not received an anti-rabies vaccine after a stray puppy bit him, leading to his death, per the latest reports.&nbsp;A Times of India (TOI) report, quoting the officials, confirmed the development. Residing in Farana village, Bulandshahr, Brijesh was the youngest of three siblings. Following his death, the health officials visited that place on Monday (Jun 30), vaccinating 29 residents and starting a campaign to spread awareness about rabies prevention.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-aiff-sacks-head-coach-manolo-marquez-after-disastrous-run-of-results-ends-spell-with-one-win-1751458070636">AIFF sacks head coach Manolo Marquez after disastrous run of results, ends spell with one win</a> &nbsp;Meanwhile, Brijesh’s deteriorating state, recorded on camera, did the rounds on social media on Sunday, after his death. Speaking to the news agency ANI, Brijesh’s brother, Sandeep Kumar said, “He went to practice in the village and got a little bite from a dog after pulling it out of a drain. He did not pay attention to it. We had not heard of a rabies case. &nbsp;“The illness after the bite was confirmed in Aligarh Hospital after I reported that he was hesitating in drinking water... I demand from the government that we be provided a job because my brother was the sole breadwinner of the family...,” he said.&nbsp;<h3>WATCH -&nbsp;</h3>

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Also, quoting Brijesh’s coach, Praveen Kumar, TOI reported that he mistook rabies symptoms for a routine sports injury.&nbsp; &nbsp;“Brijesh mistook the pain in his arm for a regular kabaddi injury. The bite seemed minor and he didn't think it was serious, so he didn't take the vaccine,” Praveen said in a chat with TOI. &nbsp;Late last month, on June 26, Brijesh began experiencing numbness while practicing. The officials rushed him to a district hospital, but as his condition deteriorated, he was moved to a private hospital in Noida. Sharing details of the same, his brother said,&nbsp; &nbsp;“All of a sudden, he was afraid of water and was showing symptoms of rabies, but we were denied treatment at the government hospitals in Khurja, Aligarh and even Delhi. It was only in Noida that doctors confirmed he was likely infected with rabies. Brijesh died on Saturday while we were taking him to a faith healer in Mathura,” he concluded.

Per the reports, Brijesh mistook rabies symptoms for a routine sports injury. 

Help led to death. In heartbreaking yet worrying news coming out from North India, a state-level kabaddi player died of rabies weeks after being bitten by a stray puppy he reportedly rescued from a drain. Brijesh Solanki, a 22-year-old budding kabaddi player from Uttar Pradesh, began showing rabies symptoms just days before he succumbed to death. A gold medallist in state championships and a Pro Kabaddi League hopeful, Brijesh had not received an anti-rabies vaccine after a stray puppy bit him, leading to his death, per the latest reports. A Times of India (TOI) report, quoting the officials, confirmed the development. Residing in Farana village, Bulandshahr, Brijesh was the youngest of three siblings. Following his death, the health officials visited that place on Monday (Jun 30), vaccinating 29 residents and starting a campaign to spread awareness about rabies prevention. Also read | AIFF sacks head coach Manolo Marquez after disastrous run of results, ends spell with one win Meanwhile, Brijesh’s deteriorating state, recorded on camera, did the rounds on social media on Sunday, after his death. Speaking to the news agency ANI, Brijesh’s brother, Sandeep Kumar said, “He went to practice in the village and got a little bite from a dog after pulling it out of a drain. He did not pay attention to it. We had not heard of a rabies case. “The illness after the bite was confirmed in Aligarh Hospital after I reported that he was hesitating in drinking water... I demand from the government that we be provided a job because my brother was the sole breadwinner of the family...,” he said. WATCH -

Per the reports, Brijesh mistook rabies symptoms for a routine sports injury.&nbsp;

State-level Kabaddi player dies of rabies weeks after being bitten by puppy he tried saving

Star names from different corners have started to gather in London as the Wimbledon Championships take centre stage in the United Kingdom. Hosts of big names including David Beckham and Stuart Broad were in attendance in the opening couple of days of the Championships, but it was Wednesday (July 2) when the eyebrows were raised after an unscripted crossover at the SW19. WWE Champion and Hollywood star John Cena was spotted sharing the spotlight with England football team manager Thomas Tuchel as they both were in attendance in the Royal Box at the Centre Court.&nbsp;<h2>Cena, Tuchel share spotlight</h2>Just days after defending his WWE title against CM Punk at Night of Champions in Saudi Arabia, Cena was spotted in London. He took an upper sit in the Royal Box before making a grand entrance at the Centre Court. A few minutes later, in the next row, Tuchel was seen arriving as he too was seen enjoying the Championships.&nbsp;&nbsp;Cena was spotted with a sky blue colour blazer while Tuchel was wearing a navy blue blazer with glasses. While the England football team manager was accompanied by his friends and family members, Cena was accompanied by his wife.&nbsp;&nbsp;Interestingly, neither Cena nor Tuchel are in the US where the WWE (weekly shows) and FIFA Club World Cup are in progress.&nbsp;&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-ind-vs-eng-shubman-gill-creates-history-and-equals-virat-kohli-and-vijay-hazare-becomes-third-indian-test-skipper-to-1751470126027">IND vs ENG: Shubman Gill creates HISTORY and equals Virat Kohli and Vijay Hazare, becomes third Indian Test skipper to...</a><h2>Cena, Tuchel face crunch time ahead</h2>Cena is currently on his farewell tour in the WWE and won the top title at Wrestlemania having beaten Cody Rhodes, whom he is likely to face at the upcoming Summerslam pay-per-view. Seth Rollins and CM Punk could still have a say in the Summerslam contest with the former holding the Money in the Bank briefcase while the latter is in hot water Cena for a long time.&nbsp;&nbsp;For Tuchel, he has less than a year to prepare for the FIFA World Cup which will be played in North America in June-July 2026. He recently took charge of the England national team after succeeding Gareth Southgate. His priority will be to help England end their 58-year drought of winning a senior men’s football tournament. They last tasted glory at senior men’s level in 1966 when Bobby Moore’s England won its only FIFA World Cup.

WWE Champion and Hollywood star John Cena was spotted sharing the spotlight with England football team manager Thomas Tuchel as they both were in attendance in the Royal Box at the Centre Court. 

Star names from different corners have started to gather in London as the Wimbledon Championships take centre stage in the United Kingdom. Hosts of big names including David Beckham and Stuart Broad were in attendance in the opening couple of days of the Championships, but it was Wednesday (July 2) when the eyebrows were raised after an unscripted crossover at the SW19. WWE Champion and Hollywood star John Cena was spotted sharing the spotlight with England football team manager Thomas Tuchel as they both were in attendance in the Royal Box at the Centre Court. Cena, Tuchel share spotlight Just days after defending his WWE title against CM Punk at Night of Champions in Saudi Arabia, Cena was spotted in London. He took an upper sit in the Royal Box before making a grand entrance at the Centre Court. A few minutes later, in the next row, Tuchel was seen arriving as he too was seen enjoying the Championships. Cena was spotted with a sky blue colour blazer while Tuchel was wearing a navy blue blazer with glasses. While the England football team manager was accompanied by his friends and family members, Cena was accompanied by his wife. Interestingly, neither Cena nor Tuchel are in the US where the WWE (weekly shows) and FIFA Club World Cup are in progress. ALSO READ | IND vs ENG: Shubman Gill creates HISTORY and equals Virat Kohli and Vijay Hazare, becomes third Indian Test skipper to... Cena, Tuchel face crunch time ahead Cena is currently on his farewell tour in the WWE and won the top title at Wrestlemania having beaten Cody Rhodes, whom he is likely to face at the upcoming Summerslam pay-per-view. Seth Rollins and CM Punk could still have a say in the Summerslam contest with the former holding the Money in the Bank briefcase while the latter is in hot water Cena for a long time. For Tuchel, he has less than a year to prepare for the FIFA World Cup which will be played in North America in June-July 2026. He recently took charge of the England national team after succeeding Gareth Southgate. His priority will be to help England end their 58-year drought of winning a senior men’s football tournament. They last tasted glory at senior men’s level in 1966 when Bobby Moore’s England won its only FIFA World Cup.

WWE Champion and Hollywood star John Cena was spotted sharing the spotlight with England football team manager Thomas Tuchel as they both were in attendance in the Royal Box at the Centre Court.&nbsp;

WWE champion John Cena shares spotlight with THIS football great at Wimbledon 2025

Steve Smith has returned to Australia's playing XI for the second Test against the West Indies starting Thursday (Jul 3) in Grenada. Keeper-batter Josh Inglis is left out of the side as Australia captain Pat Cummins confirmed the starting XI on the match eve. Cummins revealed that Smith ticked all the required boxes in his recovery from a dislocated finger, resuming his position at number four in the Caribbean. Smith’s inclusion boosts Australia’s batting attack that missed their two formidable starters in him and Marnus Labuschagne, who remains on the bench thus far this series. Inglis, who scored five and 12 in the series opener in Barbados, which the visitors won by 159 runs within three days, made way for Smith for the second Test. The batting veteran batted for nearly half an hour in training on match eve after getting through Tuesday’s grinding main session, his first since rejoining the squad.&nbsp;Smith dislocated his right hand’s little finger while attempting to complete a catch in the slips during the fourth innings of the third World Test Championship (WTC) Final against South Africa at the Lord’s. Not only did he drop the catch, but he also injured himself in the process, getting ruled out for the remainder of that game and the first Test against the West Indies. He flew to New York to complete the rehab, returning just in time for the second Test starting late on Thursday (IST).&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bangladesh-lose-seven-wickets-for-five-runs-to-concede-odi-series-opener-to-sl-1751510242931">Bangladesh lose seven wickets for five runs to concede ODI series opener to Sri Lanka</a> &nbsp;Upon joining the squad, Smith began with the fielding drills on Tuesday before returning to the train in the slip cordon the next day. Considering he needs to wear protective gear on his injured finger for the next five weeks, his batting, along with his fielding position in the match, remains an intriguing part of his return.&nbsp; &nbsp;"He's (Smith) ready to go, the finger held up well," Cummins said on Wednesday. "He was really happy, particularly batting. &nbsp;"Fielding we still potentially need to manage it a little bit, so he might not be in the slips too often – maybe for spin he'll be OK, but (for the) quicks he might need to wait another week. &nbsp;"So you might see him running around a bit more … probably some variation of mid-off and fine leg, (but) we'll see if he lasts a few days down at fine leg, I reckon he'll be itching to get up in the circle pretty quick,” the captain said on the match eve.<h3>Here is Australia’s playing XI for the second Test against the West Indies – &nbsp;</h3>Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Cameron Green, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Beau Webster, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon and Josh Hazlewood&nbsp;

Smith dislocated his right hand’s little finger while attempting to complete a catch in the slips during the fourth innings of the third World Test Championship (WTC) Final against South Africa at the Lord’s.a

Steve Smith has returned to Australia's playing XI for the second Test against the West Indies starting Thursday (Jul 3) in Grenada. Keeper-batter Josh Inglis is left out of the side as Australia captain Pat Cummins confirmed the starting XI on the match eve. Cummins revealed that Smith ticked all the required boxes in his recovery from a dislocated finger, resuming his position at number four in the Caribbean. Smith’s inclusion boosts Australia’s batting attack that missed their two formidable starters in him and Marnus Labuschagne, who remains on the bench thus far this series. Inglis, who scored five and 12 in the series opener in Barbados, which the visitors won by 159 runs within three days, made way for Smith for the second Test. The batting veteran batted for nearly half an hour in training on match eve after getting through Tuesday’s grinding main session, his first since rejoining the squad. Smith dislocated his right hand’s little finger while attempting to complete a catch in the slips during the fourth innings of the third World Test Championship (WTC) Final against South Africa at the Lord’s. Not only did he drop the catch, but he also injured himself in the process, getting ruled out for the remainder of that game and the first Test against the West Indies. He flew to New York to complete the rehab, returning just in time for the second Test starting late on Thursday (IST). Also read | Bangladesh lose seven wickets for five runs to concede ODI series opener to Sri Lanka Upon joining the squad, Smith began with the fielding drills on Tuesday before returning to the train in the slip cordon the next day. Considering he needs to wear protective gear on his injured finger for the next five weeks, his batting, along with his fielding position in the match, remains an intriguing part of his return. "He's (Smith) ready to go, the finger held up well," Cummins said on Wednesday. "He was really happy, particularly batting. "Fielding we still potentially need to manage it a little bit, so he might not be in the slips too often – maybe for spin he'll be OK, but (for the) quicks he might need to wait another week. "So you might see him running around a bit more … probably some variation of mid-off and fine leg, (but) we'll see if he lasts a few days down at fine leg, I reckon he'll be itching to get up in the circle pretty quick,” the captain said on the match eve. Here is Australia’s playing XI for the second Test against the West Indies – Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Cameron Green, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Beau Webster, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon and Josh Hazlewood

Smith dislocated his right hand’s little finger while attempting to complete a catch in the slips during the fourth innings of the third World Test Championship (WTC) Final against South Africa at the Lord’s.a

Steve Smith returns as Australia confirm playing XI for 2nd Test against West Indies

Carlos Alcaraz on Wednesday (July 2) booked his place in the third round of the Wimbledon Championships after he outclassed Oliver Tarvet 6-1, 6-4, 6-4. The straight sets win now sees Alcaraz take another step towards a third consecutive Wimbledon title. However, it was not the only talking point at the Championships as one of the female fans stole the spotlight with her epic reaction while Alcaraz was on his way out of the stadium.&nbsp;

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<h2>Female fan steals spotlight</h2>After outclassing Tarvet, Alcaraz was on his way out with only little security personnel around him. While he was getting out of the stadium a female fan bumped into Alcaraz and her epic reaction broke the internet. The video was later shared by Wimbledon’s official social media handle as fans reacted to the moment.&nbsp;&nbsp;“Priceless,” wrote one of the fans while another wrote, “I didn’t see Alcaraz but it was shocking how often I’d be walking around Wimbledon the last two days and casually walk by or nearly into some of the biggest names in tennis trying to get to their next match.. and no one bothering them which was nice to see.”&nbsp;ALSO READ |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-ind-vs-eng-shubman-gill-creates-history-and-equals-virat-kohli-and-vijay-hazare-becomes-third-indian-test-skipper-to-1751470126027"> IND vs ENG: Shubman Gill creates HISTORY and equals Virat Kohli and Vijay Hazare, becomes third Indian Test skipper to...</a><h2>Alcaraz in R3</h2>Defending champion Alcaraz needed two hours and 17 minutes to subdue world number 733 Tarvet, who produced flashes of his emerging talent to delight the partisan crowd."First of all, I have to give big praise to Oliver. In his second match on the tour, I just loved his game, to be honest," said the Spaniard after his 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 win.&nbsp;"I knew I had to play my best tennis. I was really happy with my performance but big praise to him as well."&nbsp;Alcaraz has won his past 20 matches, a blistering streak that has brought him titles at the Rome Masters, the French Open and Queen's Club.&nbsp;The 22-year-old, who beat Jannik Sinner in the final at Roland Garros last month, has won 31 of his 34 Tour-level matches on grass -- his last defeat at Wimbledon came against Sinner in the fourth round in 2022.

Carlos Alcaraz on Wednesday (July 2) booked his place in the third round of the Wimbledon Championships after he outclassed Oliver Tarvet 6-1, 6-4, 6-4. The straight sets win now sees Alcaraz take another step towards a third consecutive Wimbledon title.

Carlos Alcaraz on Wednesday (July 2) booked his place in the third round of the Wimbledon Championships after he outclassed Oliver Tarvet 6-1, 6-4, 6-4. The straight sets win now sees Alcaraz take another step towards a third consecutive Wimbledon title. However, it was not the only talking point at the Championships as one of the female fans stole the spotlight with her epic reaction while Alcaraz was on his way out of the stadium.

Carlos Alcaraz on Wednesday (July 2) booked his place in the third round of the Wimbledon Championships after he outclassed Oliver Tarvet 6-1, 6-4, 6-4. The straight sets win now sees Alcaraz take another step towards a third consecutive Wimbledon title.

Wimbledon 2025: Female fan almost bumps into Alcaraz, reaction breaks internet - WATCH

Bangladesh suffered a stunning batting collapse under lights as Sri Lanka snatched a 77-run victory in the first one-day international in Colombo on Wednesday. Chasing a modest 245, the visitors looked to be cruising at 100 for one, before the wheels came off spectacularly – losing seven wickets for just five runs in the space of 26 balls to be eventually shot out for 167. It was a catastrophic implosion that saw the visitors go from cruise control to crisis mode in the blink of an eye. The turning point came with the run out of the set Najmul Hossain Shanto, who had been looking in ominous touch during a fluent 71-run stand with Tanzid Hasan.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-2nd-test-captain-gill-s-ton-jaiswal-s-87-take-india-to-310-5-1751480253187">IND vs ENG, 2nd Test: Captain Gill's ton, Jaiswal's 87 take India to 310/5</a>&nbsp;Shanto, fresh off twin tons in the recent drawn Galle Test, was beginning to assert himself when he called for a risky second run, only to be caught short by a bullet throw from debutant Milan Rathnayake from deep mid-wicket. That moment turned the tide — and Sri Lanka pounced.&nbsp;Enter spin twins Wanindu Hasaranga and Kamindu Mendis, who spun a web around the bewildered Bangladesh middle order. The pair shared seven wickets between them as Bangladesh cracked under pressure.&nbsp;Hasaranga struck twice in his opening over – trapping Litton Das plumb in front for a duck and then watching Janith Liyanage pull off a blinder at mid-off to send Tanzid back to the pavilion for a top score of 62.&nbsp;Mendis, the ambidextrous spinner who bowls both right-arm off-spin and left-arm orthodox, then joined the act. His variation proved too much for the shell-shocked tourists.&nbsp;- Hasaranga milestone -It was a night to remember for Hasaranga, who brought up a personal milestone as he claimed his 100th ODI wicket – becoming the second fastest Sri Lankan to the mark in 64 games, just one behind Ajantha Mendis. He finished with four for 10.&nbsp;Sri Lanka were penalized with five penalty runs added to the extras for starting the 36th over of Bangladesh's innings late after being warned twice earlier in the evening.&nbsp;Skipper Charith Asalanka's fighting century held Sri Lanka's innings together after they were rocked early at 29 for three. The left-hander mixed caution with aggression to compile his fifth ODI hundred.&nbsp;Asalanka found handy allies in the lower middle order to steer Sri Lanka to 244 before being bowled out with four deliveries to spare. His knock proved to be the difference on a day when composure under pressure separated the two sides.&nbsp;Bangladesh skipper Mehidy Hasan Miraz admitted his batsmen had not been up to scratch.&nbsp;&nbsp;"We started off so well and then the run out cost us dearly. Our middle order was a disappointment as we didn't handle the pressure well. We should have got a partnership going," he said.&nbsp;"It is tough to lose, but we are a better team than this. We will bounce back in two days' time."&nbsp;Asalanka was named man of the match for his 106.&nbsp;"I wanted to play according to the situation. We were disappointed with the way we finished in the last 10 overs. We knew we were a few runs short but the fielding was amazing today," said Asalanka.&nbsp;&nbsp;"We emphasise a lot on fielding. We believe catches win matches and it was there to be seen today. We have done well in ODIs in the last 12 months having beaten Australia and India.&nbsp;&nbsp;"We are ranked fourth in the world and we want to address a few shortcomings and finish this series strong."&nbsp;The second ODI in the three-match series will be played at the same venue on Saturday.&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.&nbsp;

Chasing a modest 245, the visitors looked to be cruising at 100 for one, before the wheels came off spectacularly – losing seven wickets for just five runs in the space of 26 balls to be eventually shot out for 167.

Bangladesh suffered a stunning batting collapse under lights as Sri Lanka snatched a 77-run victory in the first one-day international in Colombo on Wednesday. Chasing a modest 245, the visitors looked to be cruising at 100 for one, before the wheels came off spectacularly – losing seven wickets for just five runs in the space of 26 balls to be eventually shot out for 167. It was a catastrophic implosion that saw the visitors go from cruise control to crisis mode in the blink of an eye. The turning point came with the run out of the set Najmul Hossain Shanto, who had been looking in ominous touch during a fluent 71-run stand with Tanzid Hasan. Also read | IND vs ENG, 2nd Test: Captain Gill's ton, Jaiswal's 87 take India to 310/5 Shanto, fresh off twin tons in the recent drawn Galle Test, was beginning to assert himself when he called for a risky second run, only to be caught short by a bullet throw from debutant Milan Rathnayake from deep mid-wicket. That moment turned the tide — and Sri Lanka pounced. Enter spin twins Wanindu Hasaranga and Kamindu Mendis, who spun a web around the bewildered Bangladesh middle order. The pair shared seven wickets between them as Bangladesh cracked under pressure. Hasaranga struck twice in his opening over – trapping Litton Das plumb in front for a duck and then watching Janith Liyanage pull off a blinder at mid-off to send Tanzid back to the pavilion for a top score of 62. Mendis, the ambidextrous spinner who bowls both right-arm off-spin and left-arm orthodox, then joined the act. His variation proved too much for the shell-shocked tourists. - Hasaranga milestone - It was a night to remember for Hasaranga, who brought up a personal milestone as he claimed his 100th ODI wicket – becoming the second fastest Sri Lankan to the mark in 64 games, just one behind Ajantha Mendis. He finished with four for 10. Sri Lanka were penalized with five penalty runs added to the extras for starting the 36th over of Bangladesh's innings late after being warned twice earlier in the evening. Skipper Charith Asalanka's fighting century held Sri Lanka's innings together after they were rocked early at 29 for three. The left-hander mixed caution with aggression to compile his fifth ODI hundred. Asalanka found handy allies in the lower middle order to steer Sri Lanka to 244 before being bowled out with four deliveries to spare. His knock proved to be the difference on a day when composure under pressure separated the two sides. Bangladesh skipper Mehidy Hasan Miraz admitted his batsmen had not been up to scratch. "We started off so well and then the run out cost us dearly. Our middle order was a disappointment as we didn't handle the pressure well. We should have got a partnership going," he said. "It is tough to lose, but we are a better team than this. We will bounce back in two days' time." Asalanka was named man of the match for his 106. "I wanted to play according to the situation. We were disappointed with the way we finished in the last 10 overs. We knew we were a few runs short but the fielding was amazing today," said Asalanka. "We emphasise a lot on fielding. We believe catches win matches and it was there to be seen today. We have done well in ODIs in the last 12 months having beaten Australia and India. "We are ranked fourth in the world and we want to address a few shortcomings and finish this series strong." The second ODI in the three-match series will be played at the same venue on Saturday. 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.

Chasing a modest 245, the visitors looked to be cruising at 100 for one, before the wheels came off spectacularly – losing seven wickets for just five runs in the space of 26 balls to be eventually shot out for 167.

Bangladesh lose seven wickets for five runs to concede ODI series opener to Sri Lanka

Shubman Gill led from the front again with a second hundred in as many games as India captain to keep England at bay at Edgbaston on Wednesday (July 2). Gill's 114 not out was the fulcrum of India's 310/5 at stumps on the first day of the second Test, with Yashasvi Jaiswal adding a typically spirited 87. India lost two wickets in a quick time to be 211/5 but Ravindra Jadeja (41 not out), the all-rounder, assisted Gill in warding off another collapse in an unbeaten partnership of 99 runs.&nbsp;In the opening Test at Headingley, India recorded five separate hundreds, including Gill's 147, and yet lost -- the first time that had occurred in over 60,000 first-class matches. England skipper Ben Stokes, like he did in Leeds, once more chose to bowl after winning the toss, with England having recorded their record fourth innings chase win of 378 at Edgbaston, against India, three years ago.&nbsp;KL Rahul, off a hundred at Headingley, hardly seemed at ease as he struggled for a 26-ball two that was dismissed when he played on off Chris Woakes. Both Woakes (2/59 in 21 overs) and new-ball colleague Brydon Carse (1/49 in 16) maintained strictness. But the pressure England had put on in a first hour where India were restricted to 37/1 off 13 overs was let out by Josh Tongue, whose 13 overs without wicket gave away 66 runs.&nbsp;England would, though, have been more solid if a few tight leg before wicket reviews had not turned against them on the umpire's call, with batsmen benefiting from the on-field umpires having originally given them out. Left-handed Jaiswal smashed a 59-ball fifty, 40 of his runs scored in fours, with back-to-back boundaries from fast bowler Tongue, a hook followed by a rasping cut.<h2>Jaiswal denied century</h2>Jaiswal, 62 not out at lunch, seem set for another hundred after his 101 at Headingley before was caught flat-footedly behind edging a cut off a loose Stokes delivery. Rishabh Pant, who in Leeds was the second wicketkeeper in Test history to score two hundreds in a match, was somewhat held in check in taking 23 balls to get to his first boundary -- a six off Shoaib Bashir.&nbsp;The off-spinner was to get his own back when Pant (25) hit a hook shot at long-on. India were then 208/4 and then immediately were 211/5 when the recalled Nitesh Kumar Reddy was bowled playing no shot to a Woakes delivery that nipped back off the seam.&nbsp;But 25-year-old Gill pulled Stokes in front of square and drove Carse for dominant fours. Gill however took several minutes of outfield attention when on 86 for what seemed like cramp - a hold-up which provoked boos from a sold-out crowd at a heat-kissed Edgbaston.&nbsp;The boos, however, were replaced by applause when, in the over preceding when England got the new ball, Gill swept part-time off-spinner Joe Root for back-to-back fours to seal a patient 199-ball hundred, with 11 boundaries. India replaced three players, resting Jasprit Bumrah after it was announced earlier in the series the pacer would only appear in three of the five Tests to safeguard his fitness after suffering a back injury.

IND vs ENG 2nd Test Captain Gills ton Jaiswals 87 take India to 310/5

Shubman Gill led from the front again with a second hundred in as many games as India captain to keep England at bay at Edgbaston on Wednesday (July 2). Gill's 114 not out was the fulcrum of India's 310/5 at stumps on the first day of the second Test, with Yashasvi Jaiswal adding a typically spirited 87. India lost two wickets in a quick time to be 211/5 but Ravindra Jadeja (41 not out), the all-rounder, assisted Gill in warding off another collapse in an unbeaten partnership of 99 runs. In the opening Test at Headingley, India recorded five separate hundreds, including Gill's 147, and yet lost -- the first time that had occurred in over 60,000 first-class matches. England skipper Ben Stokes, like he did in Leeds, once more chose to bowl after winning the toss, with England having recorded their record fourth innings chase win of 378 at Edgbaston, against India, three years ago. KL Rahul, off a hundred at Headingley, hardly seemed at ease as he struggled for a 26-ball two that was dismissed when he played on off Chris Woakes. Both Woakes (2/59 in 21 overs) and new-ball colleague Brydon Carse (1/49 in 16) maintained strictness. But the pressure England had put on in a first hour where India were restricted to 37/1 off 13 overs was let out by Josh Tongue, whose 13 overs without wicket gave away 66 runs. England would, though, have been more solid if a few tight leg before wicket reviews had not turned against them on the umpire's call, with batsmen benefiting from the on-field umpires having originally given them out. Left-handed Jaiswal smashed a 59-ball fifty, 40 of his runs scored in fours, with back-to-back boundaries from fast bowler Tongue, a hook followed by a rasping cut. Jaiswal denied century Jaiswal, 62 not out at lunch, seem set for another hundred after his 101 at Headingley before was caught flat-footedly behind edging a cut off a loose Stokes delivery. Rishabh Pant, who in Leeds was the second wicketkeeper in Test history to score two hundreds in a match, was somewhat held in check in taking 23 balls to get to his first boundary -- a six off Shoaib Bashir. The off-spinner was to get his own back when Pant (25) hit a hook shot at long-on. India were then 208/4 and then immediately were 211/5 when the recalled Nitesh Kumar Reddy was bowled playing no shot to a Woakes delivery that nipped back off the seam. But 25-year-old Gill pulled Stokes in front of square and drove Carse for dominant fours. Gill however took several minutes of outfield attention when on 86 for what seemed like cramp - a hold-up which provoked boos from a sold-out crowd at a heat-kissed Edgbaston. The boos, however, were replaced by applause when, in the over preceding when England got the new ball, Gill swept part-time off-spinner Joe Root for back-to-back fours to seal a patient 199-ball hundred, with 11 boundaries. India replaced three players, resting Jasprit Bumrah after it was announced earlier in the series the pacer would only appear in three of the five Tests to safeguard his fitness after suffering a back injury.

India lost two wickets in quick succession to be 211/5 but Ravindra Jadeja (41 not out) helped Gill avoid a further collapse in an unbroken stand of 99 runs

IND vs ENG, 2nd Test: Captain Gill's ton, Jaiswal's 87 take India to 310/5

India Test skipper Shubman Gill has created history by becoming the third captain to score two or more fifty-plus scores batting at number 4 against England in England. Gill reached the milestone on day 1 (Jul 2) of the second Test against England at Edgbaston in Birmingham (UK). Before Gill, Virat Kohli (captain on 2018 and 2021 tour) and Vijay Hazare (captain on 1952 tour) had scored two or more fifty-plus scores against England in England in Tests. Overall, Kohli has two hundreds and five fifties against England in England as Test skipper while Hazare scored two fifties in his two Tests as India skipper against England in England.Also See - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/ind-vs-eng-yashasvi-jaiswal-is-now-first-indian-opener-to-achieve-this-milestone-with-fifty-in-second-test-vs-england-1751462475723">IND vs ENG: Yashasvi Jaiswal is now first Indian opener to achieve THIS milestone with fifty in second Test vs England</a>India had crossed 200-run mark in their first innings and Gill was batting at 57 not out by the end of 60 overs. Gill's deputy Rishabh Pant was also at the crease batting at 25 and the duo had added 47 runs for the fourth wicket.Earlier, England won the toss and sent India to bat first in Birmingham. Under the cloudy skies, India openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul erred on the side of caution. India's over defence was finally breached by England seamer Chris Woakes to sent back Rahul in the ninth over for a team score of just 15.Karun Nair and Jaiswal then added 80 runs for the second wicket but the former was dismissed just before lunch as India headed back for the break at 98/2. In the second session, India scored 84 runs but lost well set Jaiswal who scored a handsome 87 with the team at 182/3.India made three changes to the playing XI and rested premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah along with all-rounder Shardul Thakur and batter Sai Sudharsan. The three new players in India side were Nitish Reddy for Sudharsan, Washington Sundar for Thakur and Akash Deep for Bumrah.England, meanwhile, fielded the same playing XI as first Test which they had won by five wickets after chasing down a mammoth 371 in the fourth innings.

IND vs ENG: India Test skipper Shubman Gill created history by becoming the third captain to score two or more fifty-plus scores batting at number 4 against England in England. Before Gill, who reached the landmark on day 1 of second Test, Virat Kohli and Vijay Hazare had done the same.

India Test skipper Shubman Gill has created history by becoming the third captain to score two or more fifty-plus scores batting at number 4 against England in England. Gill reached the milestone on day 1 (Jul 2) of the second Test against England at Edgbaston in Birmingham (UK). Before Gill, Virat Kohli (captain on 2018 and 2021 tour) and Vijay Hazare (captain on 1952 tour) had scored two or more fifty-plus scores against England in England in Tests. Overall, Kohli has two hundreds and five fifties against England in England as Test skipper while Hazare scored two fifties in his two Tests as India skipper against England in England. Also See - IND vs ENG: Yashasvi Jaiswal is now first Indian opener to achieve THIS milestone with fifty in second Test vs England India had crossed 200-run mark in their first innings and Gill was batting at 57 not out by the end of 60 overs. Gill's deputy Rishabh Pant was also at the crease batting at 25 and the duo had added 47 runs for the fourth wicket. Earlier, England won the toss and sent India to bat first in Birmingham. Under the cloudy skies, India openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul erred on the side of caution. India's over defence was finally breached by England seamer Chris Woakes to sent back Rahul in the ninth over for a team score of just 15. Karun Nair and Jaiswal then added 80 runs for the second wicket but the former was dismissed just before lunch as India headed back for the break at 98/2. In the second session, India scored 84 runs but lost well set Jaiswal who scored a handsome 87 with the team at 182/3. India made three changes to the playing XI and rested premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah along with all-rounder Shardul Thakur and batter Sai Sudharsan. The three new players in India side were Nitish Reddy for Sudharsan, Washington Sundar for Thakur and Akash Deep for Bumrah. England, meanwhile, fielded the same playing XI as first Test which they had won by five wickets after chasing down a mammoth 371 in the fourth innings.

IND vs ENG: India Test skipper Shubman Gill created history by becoming the third captain to score two or more fifty-plus scores batting at number 4 against England in England. Before Gill, who reached the landmark on day 1 of second Test, Virat Kohli and Vijay Hazare had done the same.

IND vs ENG: Shubman Gill creates HISTORY and equals Virat Kohli and Vijay Hazare, becomes third Indian Test skipper to...

India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal scores fifty in second Test vs England on day 1 (Jul 2). This is his second fifty or more score in three innings he had batted on this tour. Only a few other Indian opening batters have achieved the same landmark on previous India Test tours of England.

India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal scores fifty in second Test vs England on day 1 (Jul 2). This is his second fifty or more score in three innings he had batted on this tour. Only a few other Indian opening batters have achieved the same landmark on previous India Test tours of England.

IND vs ENG: Yashasvi Jaiswal is now first Indian opener to achieve THIS milestone with fifty in second Test vs England

After several stars suffered shock first round exits from the All England Club, including second seed Coco Gauff, third seed Jessica Pegula and fifth seed Zheng Qinwen, Top seed Aryna Sabalenka was pushed hard by Bouzkova in Wednesday's (July 2) opening match on Centre Court as her Czech opponent matched fire with fire in a bruising encounter. Meanwhile, in another matches, Sonay Kartal beat Viktoriya Tomova with a score line of 6-2 and 6-2 to progress into the next round.&nbsp;In the men's singles category, Carlos Alcaraz beat Oliver Tarvet to advance to the next round. Alcaraz beat Tarvet 6-1, 6-4 and 6-4.&nbsp;In the men's doubles category, India's Yuki Bhambri and Robert Galloway beat Manuel Guinard and Romain Arneodo with a score line of 7-6 and 6-4 to advance to the next round. For all the live scores and updates from Day 3 of The Championships, being played at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, please see below:&nbsp;Adrian Mannarino beat Valentin Royer: 6-4, 6-4, 5-7 and 7-6 (men's singles R2)&nbsp;Madison Keys beat Olga Danilovic: 6-4, 6-2 (women's singles R2)&nbsp;Nicolas Jarry beat Learner Tien: 6-2, 6-2 and 6-3 (men's singles R2)&nbsp;Maya Joint and Kimberly Birrell beat Makoto Ninomiya and Ulrikke Eikeri: 6-3, 5-7 and 6-2 (women's doubles R1)&nbsp;Erin Routliffe and Gabriela Dabrowski beat Zheng Saisai and Wang Xinyu: 6-1, 6-4 (women's doubles R1)&nbsp;Cristina Bucsa beat Donna Vekic: 6-1, 6-3 (women's singles R2)&nbsp;Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori beat Ariel Behar and Joran Vliegan: 7-6, 7-6 (men's doubles R1)&nbsp;Yuki Bhambri and Robert Galloway beat Manuel Guinard and Romain Arneodo: 7-6, 6-4 (men's doubles R1)&nbsp;Aryna Sabalenka beat Marie Bouzkova: 7-6 (7-4), 6-4 (women's singles R2)&nbsp;Laura Siegemund beat Leylah Fernandez: 6-2, 6-3 (women's singles R2)&nbsp;Chan Hao-ching and Barbora Krejcikova beat Yulia Putintseva and Peyton Stearns: 7-6, 6-2 (women's doubles R1)&nbsp;&nbsp;Marta Kostyuk and Elena-Gabriela Ruse beat Yanina Wickmayer and Anastasija Sevastova: 6-4, 6-4 (women's doubles R1)&nbsp;Sonay Kartal beat Viktoriya Tomova: 6-2, 6-2 (women's singles R2)

Wimbledon 2025 Highlights-Day 3 scores and results: Alcaraz cruises through; Aryna Sabalenka advances

After several stars suffered shock first round exits from the All England Club, including second seed Coco Gauff, third seed Jessica Pegula and fifth seed Zheng Qinwen, Top seed Aryna Sabalenka was pushed hard by Bouzkova in Wednesday's (July 2) opening match on Centre Court as her Czech opponent matched fire with fire in a bruising encounter. Meanwhile, in another matches, Sonay Kartal beat Viktoriya Tomova with a score line of 6-2 and 6-2 to progress into the next round. In the men's singles category, Carlos Alcaraz beat Oliver Tarvet to advance to the next round. Alcaraz beat Tarvet 6-1, 6-4 and 6-4. In the men's doubles category, India's Yuki Bhambri and Robert Galloway beat Manuel Guinard and Romain Arneodo with a score line of 7-6 and 6-4 to advance to the next round. For all the live scores and updates from Day 3 of The Championships, being played at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, please see below: Adrian Mannarino beat Valentin Royer: 6-4, 6-4, 5-7 and 7-6 (men's singles R2) Madison Keys beat Olga Danilovic: 6-4, 6-2 (women's singles R2) Nicolas Jarry beat Learner Tien: 6-2, 6-2 and 6-3 (men's singles R2) Maya Joint and Kimberly Birrell beat Makoto Ninomiya and Ulrikke Eikeri: 6-3, 5-7 and 6-2 (women's doubles R1) Erin Routliffe and Gabriela Dabrowski beat Zheng Saisai and Wang Xinyu: 6-1, 6-4 (women's doubles R1) Cristina Bucsa beat Donna Vekic: 6-1, 6-3 (women's singles R2) Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori beat Ariel Behar and Joran Vliegan: 7-6, 7-6 (men's doubles R1) Yuki Bhambri and Robert Galloway beat Manuel Guinard and Romain Arneodo: 7-6, 6-4 (men's doubles R1) Aryna Sabalenka beat Marie Bouzkova: 7-6 (7-4), 6-4 (women's singles R2) Laura Siegemund beat Leylah Fernandez: 6-2, 6-3 (women's singles R2) Chan Hao-ching and Barbora Krejcikova beat Yulia Putintseva and Peyton Stearns: 7-6, 6-2 (women's doubles R1) Marta Kostyuk and Elena-Gabriela Ruse beat Yanina Wickmayer and Anastasija Sevastova: 6-4, 6-4 (women's doubles R1) Sonay Kartal beat Viktoriya Tomova: 6-2, 6-2 (women's singles R2)

World no.1 Aryna Sabalenka progressed in Round 3 after beating Marie Bouzkova of the Czech Republic. Meanwhile, in Men's Double category, India's Yuki Bhambri and USA's Robert Galloway moved to the next round after beating France's Manuel Guinard and Monaco's Romain Arneodo.

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