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Former Brighton &amp; Hove Albion FC midfielder Adam Lallana announced his retirement from football on Wednesday (June 25). In a heartfelt post on his Instagram account, Lallana said, “As I call time on my playing career, I do so with an overwhelming sense of gratitude and pride. I could not be more appreciative of the opportunities I’ve been given and the support I’ve received along the way.” You owe so much to so many on a journey like this — it’s impossible to name everyone, but to all those please know how grateful I am. I couldn’t have done it without you."

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“It’s crazy to think this all began in the last millennium, when I signed for the academy in 1999. Since making my professional debut in 2006, I realise I’ve been blessed to live the dream that millions of people share. Southampton… the place where it all started, and fittingly where it ends. It’s the club I ultimately owe everything to. Liverpool… the chance to represent one of the greatest clubs in the world and win some of the biggest prizes in the game. Brighton… home to some of the happiest years of my life, at a club deeply connected to its community and run in such a smart, modern way.” “And England… every single cap meant the world to me. Representing my country was the greatest honour. I’m proud of the playing career I’ve had and have no regrets about any of it. I embrace all the highs and all the lows as they’ve shaped me into who I am. To everyone who made the journey so special, the staff at each club and organisation, the managers and coaches, my teammates, and of course the supporters — thank you. But most of all, to my own team… my family. My wife Emily, our amazing sons, my mum, dad and sister, thank you for putting up with me and being in my corner through it all. I’m excited for whatever the future brings.”

Former England and Brighton star Adam Lallana announces retirement

Former Brighton & Hove Albion FC midfielder Adam Lallana announced his retirement from football on Wednesday (June 25). In a heartfelt post on his Instagram account, Lallana said, “As I call time on my playing career, I do so with an overwhelming sense of gratitude and pride. I could not be more appreciative of the opportunities I’ve been given and the support I’ve received along the way.” You owe so much to so many on a journey like this — it’s impossible to name everyone, but to all those please know how grateful I am. I couldn’t have done it without you."

Lallana began his career with Southampton before making a £25 million move to Liverpool in 2014

Neeraj Chopra might have won the Golden Spike title in his first outing at the meet, but the two-time Olympic champion was not pleased with his throw. Chopra's personal best effort of 85.29m was sufficient to win the event in a nine-man field, at the World Athletics Continental Tour Gold meet on Tuesday (June 24). "I am not too satisfied with my performance today, but I am extremely satisfied with the trophy that I have won," Chopra said after winning. "I would watch this gathering a lot as a child. I used to watch individuals like Jan Zelezny and Usain Bolt, who would win the Golden Spike and I would dream of doing the same. The dream has now materialised," the double Olympic-medallist further added.&nbsp;Although he dominated the event, Chopra said he was short of his own expectations, particularly in front of a full house. "I know the javelin throw is very popular in Czechia. The crowd support we were getting was crazy. I just wish I could have done better for them," said Chopra, who crossed the allusive 90m mark with his second place performance in Doha Diamond League in May 2025.&nbsp;Chopra started and finished with fouls; he recorded 82.17 metres and 81.01 metres in his second and third throw, respectively. Poised at third place in the second round, the athlete flipped the rankings with his best in the third round, which moved him to the top of the chart. South Africa’s Douw Smit with 84.12-metre throw and Grenada’s Anderson Peters with 83.63-metre throw, secured second and third places.&nbsp;Chopra has been in stellar form this season, he crossed the 90-metre mark for the second time in his career at the Doha Diamond League. Earlier this year in May at the Suheim bin Hamad Stadium, India’s two-time Olympic medalist achieved it with his 90.23-metre throw.After finishing second at events, Chopra finally broke the jinx at the Paris Diamond League meet, where he bagged the title with a throw of 88.16 meters.

I am not that happy with my performance today says Neeraj Chopra after winning Ostrava Golden Spike win

Neeraj Chopra might have won the Golden Spike title in his first outing at the meet, but the two-time Olympic champion was not pleased with his throw. Chopra's personal best effort of 85.29m was sufficient to win the event in a nine-man field, at the World Athletics Continental Tour Gold meet on Tuesday (June 24). "I am not too satisfied with my performance today, but I am extremely satisfied with the trophy that I have won," Chopra said after winning. "I would watch this gathering a lot as a child. I used to watch individuals like Jan Zelezny and Usain Bolt, who would win the Golden Spike and I would dream of doing the same. The dream has now materialised," the double Olympic-medallist further added. Although he dominated the event, Chopra said he was short of his own expectations, particularly in front of a full house. "I know the javelin throw is very popular in Czechia. The crowd support we were getting was crazy. I just wish I could have done better for them," said Chopra, who crossed the allusive 90m mark with his second place performance in Doha Diamond League in May 2025. Chopra started and finished with fouls; he recorded 82.17 metres and 81.01 metres in his second and third throw, respectively. Poised at third place in the second round, the athlete flipped the rankings with his best in the third round, which moved him to the top of the chart. South Africa’s Douw Smit with 84.12-metre throw and Grenada’s Anderson Peters with 83.63-metre throw, secured second and third places. Chopra has been in stellar form this season, he crossed the 90-metre mark for the second time in his career at the Doha Diamond League. Earlier this year in May at the Suheim bin Hamad Stadium, India’s two-time Olympic medalist achieved it with his 90.23-metre throw. After finishing second at events, Chopra finally broke the jinx at the Paris Diamond League meet, where he bagged the title with a throw of 88.16 meters.

Ace javelin thrower clinched the Ostrava Golden Spike title with a throw of 85.29m

'I am not that happy with my performance today', says Neeraj Chopra after winning Ostrava Golden Spike win

World No. 18 sprinter Zoe Hobbs, representing New Zealand, etched her name in history books by setting a new Oceania record in the 100m sprint, clocking an impressive 10.94 seconds at the recently-concluded 64th Ostrava Golden Spike meet in the Czech Republic on Wednesday (Jun 25). In doing so, Zoe not only achieved her personal best time in 100m sprint race but also bettered her previous record of 10.96 seconds during the heats of the Resisprint International in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, in July 2023. The record-breaking run happened during the World Athletics Continental Tour Gold Meeting on June 25, 2025.&nbsp;Despite facing a tough field from world-class competitors, the Kiwi sprinter finished third but recorded the fastest time ever by an Oceania athlete. The race was won by Liberia’s Thelma Davies, who set a national record clocking 10.91 seconds, while Marie-Josee Ta Lou-Smith of Ivory Coast came in at second place clocking 10.92 seconds.&nbsp;Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/david-meets-goliath-9-year-old-indian-aarit-kapil-draws-with-magnus-carlsen-in-online-battle-1750837774283">David meets Goliath: 9-year-old Indian Aarit Kapil draws with Magnus Carlsen in online battle</a>&nbsp;Hobbs, known for her explosive start and consistency, maintained her speed throughout the sprint, showcasing the dedication and training that has improved her rapid improvement over recent years. Her new record firmly establishes her as a leading figure in Oceania sprinting.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">It&#39;s raining records 🌧️🌧️ 🇱🇷&#39;s Thelma Davies storms to a 10.91 national record to win the women’s 100m while 🇳🇿&#39;s Zoe Hobbs clocks 10.94 for an Oceania area record in third 🥵 Livestream 🔗 <a href="https://t.co/QKjrmQREgW">https://t.co/QKjrmQREgW</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ContinentalTourGold?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ContinentalTourGold</a> <a href="https://t.co/3oyCwhT1cy">pic.twitter.com/3oyCwhT1cy</a>&mdash; World Athletics (@WorldAthletics) <a href="https://twitter.com/WorldAthletics/status/1937550395326214423?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>What is Ostrava Golden Spike?</h2>The Ostrava Golden Spike first started in 1961 is an important event on the athletics calendar, attracting top athletes from around the world. Known as Zlata tretra in Czech, this annual athletics competition takes place at the Mestsky Stadion in Ostrava-Vítkovice in Czech Republic. It is part of the IAAF World Challenge Meetings and is classified as a Gold-level event on the World Athletics Continental Tour, making it one of the premier events just after the Diamond League.&nbsp;Hobbs' performance at this event demonstrates her readiness to compete at the highest levels and enhances her chances for upcoming international championships, including the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Earlier, Zoe made her Olympic debut in Paris 2024, where she qualified for the semi-final with an impressive time of 11.08 seconds. In the semi-final, she ran 11.13 seconds, which was not enough to advance to the medal contention. With her record-breaking milestones, she is determined to improve for the 2028 LA Olympics.

Ostrava Golden Spike meet New Zealands Zoe Hobbs sprints to new record clocks under 11 seconds

World No. 18 sprinter Zoe Hobbs, representing New Zealand, etched her name in history books by setting a new Oceania record in the 100m sprint, clocking an impressive 10.94 seconds at the recently-concluded 64th Ostrava Golden Spike meet in the Czech Republic on Wednesday (Jun 25). In doing so, Zoe not only achieved her personal best time in 100m sprint race but also bettered her previous record of 10.96 seconds during the heats of the Resisprint International in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, in July 2023. The record-breaking run happened during the World Athletics Continental Tour Gold Meeting on June 25, 2025. Despite facing a tough field from world-class competitors, the Kiwi sprinter finished third but recorded the fastest time ever by an Oceania athlete. The race was won by Liberia’s Thelma Davies, who set a national record clocking 10.91 seconds, while Marie-Josee Ta Lou-Smith of Ivory Coast came in at second place clocking 10.92 seconds. Also Read | David meets Goliath: 9-year-old Indian Aarit Kapil draws with Magnus Carlsen in online battle Hobbs, known for her explosive start and consistency, maintained her speed throughout the sprint, showcasing the dedication and training that has improved her rapid improvement over recent years. Her new record firmly establishes her as a leading figure in Oceania sprinting.

&nbsp;Despite facing a tough field of world-class competitors, the Kiwi sprinter finished third but recorded the fastest time ever by an Oceania athlete.

Ostrava Golden Spike meet: New Zealand's Zoe Hobbs sprints to new record, clocks under 11 seconds

These Indian Chess masters have defeated Magnus Carlsen. Know who are they

WION looks at five players who have defeated five-time World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen

These Indian Chess masters have defeated Magnus Carlsen in Classical Chess. Know who are they

A 9-year-old Delhi boy Aarit Kapil gave world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen a close run before accepting a draw in the 'Early Titled Tuesday' chess tournament played on a top online site. Aarit, runner-up at the recently held Under-9 National Championship, exchanged moves stroke for stroke with the five-time world champion and had Carlsen in a fully lost game. But as time was drawing to a close and only seconds remained on his clock, the Indian youngster could not make his lead count and, ultimately, pushed the game to a draw in a rook and two minor pieces endgame.&nbsp;Aarit played this tournament from his hotel in Georgia where he is battling for a podium finish at the under-10 World championship. Aarit has won the first two rounds and will play the third game on Wednesday.&nbsp;Meanwhile, India's V Pranav won the 'Early Titled Tuesday' title with a brilliant 10 out of 11 points. American Grandmaster Hans Moke Niemann and Carlsen both ended with 9.5 points, but Niemann took second place on tiebreak.<h2>Sensational Aarit Kapil</h2>Last year, Aarit scripted history as he beat Grandmaster Raset Ziatdinov of the United States. The win took place during the ninth round of the KIIT International Open chess championship in Bhubaneswar. Aarit's achievement places him as the youngest Indian to have beaten a Grandmaster in a classical game of chess. At 9 years, 2 months, and 18 days, he is the third youngest globally to achieve this distinction.&nbsp;The youngest person to defeat a Grandmaster is Indian-origin Singaporean Ashwath Kaushik. Kaushik beat Poland's Jacek Stupa at the age of 8 years and six months earlier in 2024. Ziatdinov, 66 years of age, showed his experience playing the game against Aarit. He used positional tactics and better pawn structure to gain the upper hand.

David meets Goliath: 9-year-old Indian Aarit Kapil draws with Magnus Carlsen in online battle

A 9-year-old Delhi boy Aarit Kapil gave world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen a close run before accepting a draw in the 'Early Titled Tuesday' chess tournament played on a top online site. Aarit, runner-up at the recently held Under-9 National Championship, exchanged moves stroke for stroke with the five-time world champion and had Carlsen in a fully lost game. But as time was drawing to a close and only seconds remained on his clock, the Indian youngster could not make his lead count and, ultimately, pushed the game to a draw in a rook and two minor pieces endgame. Aarit played this tournament from his hotel in Georgia where he is battling for a podium finish at the under-10 World championship. Aarit has won the first two rounds and will play the third game on Wednesday. Meanwhile, India's V Pranav won the 'Early Titled Tuesday' title with a brilliant 10 out of 11 points. American Grandmaster Hans Moke Niemann and Carlsen both ended with 9.5 points, but Niemann took second place on tiebreak. Sensational Aarit Kapil Last year, Aarit scripted history as he beat Grandmaster Raset Ziatdinov of the United States. The win took place during the ninth round of the KIIT International Open chess championship in Bhubaneswar. Aarit's achievement places him as the youngest Indian to have beaten a Grandmaster in a classical game of chess. At 9 years, 2 months, and 18 days, he is the third youngest globally to achieve this distinction. The youngest person to defeat a Grandmaster is Indian-origin Singaporean Ashwath Kaushik. Kaushik beat Poland's Jacek Stupa at the age of 8 years and six months earlier in 2024. Ziatdinov, 66 years of age, showed his experience playing the game against Aarit. He used positional tactics and better pawn structure to gain the upper hand.

Aarit, the runner-up at the recent Under-9 National Championship, matched the five-time world champion move for move and had Carlsen in a completely lost position

Portugal forward and five-time Ballon d’Or winner <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ronaldo">Cristiano Ronaldo</a>, is not playing in 2025 FIFA Club World Cup currently underway in the United States. This news is surprising because fans and FIFA hoped to see Ronaldo and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/messi">Lionel Messi</a> face each other once again in this big tournament. Lionel Messi’s team, Inter Miami, qualified for the Club World Cup through the host country’s slot and is competing in the event. But Ronaldo’s team, Al Nassr from Saudi Arabia, did not qualify. Only one Saudi team, Al Hilal, made it to the tournament. This means Ronaldo’s club is not part of the tournament.&nbsp;There was a chance for Ronaldo to join another team playing in the tournament during a special transfer window between the end of the regular season and the start of the Club World Cup. FIFA president Gianni Infantino even urged clubs to consider signing Cristiano Ronaldo for the tournament to make the event more exciting.&nbsp;Also Read |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-fifa-club-world-cup-atletico-win-in-vain-as-botafogo-advance-on-goal-difference-1750733827080"> FIFA Club World Cup: Atletico win in vain as Botafogo advance on goal difference</a>&nbsp;However, a deal could not take place. Al Hilal’s chief executive said that signing Ronaldo from their rival team for just a few weeks did not make sense. “As much as I respect Ronaldo as a huge player, as we all recognise he is, it’s certainly completely counterintuitive that you bring the biggest player of your biggest opponent to play with you. Even more when it’s only for three to four weeks,” Al Hilal chief executive Esteve Calzada was quoted saying to BBC.&nbsp;Ronaldo’s contract with Al Nassr is also ending soon, which adds more uncertainty about his future. Despite Saudi Arabia’s big investments in football, including hosting the 2034 FIFA World Cup and attracting top players, Ronaldo will miss this important tournament.

No show for Cristiano Ronaldo at 2025 Club World Cup – Here’s the real reason

Portugal forward and five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo, is not playing in 2025 FIFA Club World Cup currently underway in the United States. This news is surprising because fans and FIFA hoped to see Ronaldo and Lionel Messi face each other once again in this big tournament. Lionel Messi’s team, Inter Miami, qualified for the Club World Cup through the host country’s slot and is competing in the event. But Ronaldo’s team, Al Nassr from Saudi Arabia, did not qualify. Only one Saudi team, Al Hilal, made it to the tournament. This means Ronaldo’s club is not part of the tournament. There was a chance for Ronaldo to join another team playing in the tournament during a special transfer window between the end of the regular season and the start of the Club World Cup. FIFA president Gianni Infantino even urged clubs to consider signing Cristiano Ronaldo for the tournament to make the event more exciting. Also Read | FIFA Club World Cup: Atletico win in vain as Botafogo advance on goal difference However, a deal could not take place. Al Hilal’s chief executive said that signing Ronaldo from their rival team for just a few weeks did not make sense. “As much as I respect Ronaldo as a huge player, as we all recognise he is, it’s certainly completely counterintuitive that you bring the biggest player of your biggest opponent to play with you. Even more when it’s only for three to four weeks,” Al Hilal chief executive Esteve Calzada was quoted saying to BBC. Ronaldo’s contract with Al Nassr is also ending soon, which adds more uncertainty about his future. Despite Saudi Arabia’s big investments in football, including hosting the 2034 FIFA World Cup and attracting top players, Ronaldo will miss this important tournament.

There was a chance for Ronaldo to join another team playing in the tournament during a special transfer window between the end of the regular season and the start of the Club World Cup.

Even after scoring five centuries in the first test at Headingley, Leeds, India became the first team to lose a Test match, as England chased down the target of 371 to beat them by five wickets in the first of the five-test match series. India now has the most individual test hundreds in a losing cause. In the first test, India registered five centuries: Yashashvi Jaiswal 101 (159), Shubman Gill 147 (227), and Rishabh Pant 134 (178) in the first innings, followed by KL Rahul 137 (247) and Rishabh Pant 118 (140) in the second innings. In the past, it has happened only once when a a team lost a Test with four hundred - Australia against England at Melbourne in 1928. Chasing a target of 371, England required 350 runs on the final day of the test match. Only Australia (404) has successfully chased a higher total on the last scheduled day of a test match, against England on the last day of the 1948 Headingley Test. The 835 runs that India made in the Headingley Test is the fourth highest for any team to end up on the losing side. England and India scored 1673 runs in the first test, the highest for any Test match between the two sides. The previous highest was 1614 runs at Manchester in 1990, which ended in a draw. Coming to the match, the final day saw England produce a phenomenal run chase. Led by Ben Duckett's stunning 149 and key contributions from Zak Crawley, Joe Root and Jamie Smith, the hosts chased down the target in just 82 overs, finishing at 373/5 to secure a five-wicket win and take a 1-0 lead in the five-match Test series. Duckett was awarded player of the match for his brilliance in the match.&nbsp;Brief scores: India 471 &amp; 364 (KL Rahul 137, Rishabh Pant 118; Josh Tongue 3/72) vs England 373/5 (Ben Duckett 149, Zak Crawley 65; Shardul Thakur 2/51).

India etch their name in 148-year Test history — for the wrong reasons

Even after scoring five centuries in the first test at Headingley, Leeds, India became the first team to lose a Test match, as England chased down the target of 371 to beat them by five wickets in the first of the five-test match series. India now has the most individual test hundreds in a losing cause. In the first test, India registered five centuries: Yashashvi Jaiswal 101 (159), Shubman Gill 147 (227), and Rishabh Pant 134 (178) in the first innings, followed by KL Rahul 137 (247) and Rishabh Pant 118 (140) in the second innings. In the past, it has happened only once when a a team lost a Test with four hundred - Australia against England at Melbourne in 1928. Chasing a target of 371, England required 350 runs on the final day of the test match. Only Australia (404) has successfully chased a higher total on the last scheduled day of a test match, against England on the last day of the 1948 Headingley Test. The 835 runs that India made in the Headingley Test is the fourth highest for any team to end up on the losing side. England and India scored 1673 runs in the first test, the highest for any Test match between the two sides. The previous highest was 1614 runs at Manchester in 1990, which ended in a draw. Coming to the match, the final day saw England produce a phenomenal run chase. Led by Ben Duckett's stunning 149 and key contributions from Zak Crawley, Joe Root and Jamie Smith, the hosts chased down the target in just 82 overs, finishing at 373/5 to secure a five-wicket win and take a 1-0 lead in the five-match Test series. Duckett was awarded player of the match for his brilliance in the match. Brief scores: India 471 & 364 (KL Rahul 137, Rishabh Pant 118; Josh Tongue 3/72) vs England 373/5 (Ben Duckett 149, Zak Crawley 65; Shardul Thakur 2/51).

India now has the most individual test hundreds in a losing cause

Yashasvi Jaiswal is a name that holds promise. The kind of promise that can alter a match with the bat, dominate a session, and sow dreams of future greatness. But recently, Jaiswal has been in the news for reasons that have nothing to do with his batting. In the first Test against England at Headingley, he dropped four catches—a worrying number at the top level, compounded by the fact that all but one were at slip, a specialist role which India has long had trouble filling adequately.&nbsp;By day 3, the jeers from the English crowd had turned into chants. A video of Jaiswal dancing after another dropped catch went viral. Some thought it was playful defiance. Others saw a player rattled by pressure, attempting to wear a mask of confidence while things unraveled around him. What should have been another chapter in his rise has instead become a talking point for all the wrong reasons: Why is India’s brightest young batting prospect fielding in one of the game’s most demanding positions?&nbsp;The problem is not merely perception—it's trend. Jaiswal has been consistently losing opportunities throughout the recent Tests. Though precise fielding statistics in Indian cricket continue to be hazy, video and broadcast evidence imply his slip catching effectiveness is far below the world average of around 50%. India's greatest, Rahul Dravid, Virat Kohli, and Ajinkya Rahane, on the other hand, have ranged from 80–90% during their peak.<h2>Ashwin defends Yashasvi Jaiswal</h2>Jaiswal, crucially, isn’t a natural slip fielder. In his domestic and youth career, he was standing mostly in the deep or mid-on/off, where anticipation and running are key. But the slip cordon? That’s a different world. It requires soft hands, precise balance, keen reading of the game, and most importantly, familiarity. The ability to instinctively move with the bowler’s rhythm and respond in milliseconds isn’t built overnight.&nbsp;Ravichandran Ashwin defended Jaiswal after the match. He said, “You can’t lob your hands at the ball in slips. It’s not a catching drill at mid-off. It’s all about reaction and technique. Cut him some slack—he’ll learn.” His point was both empathetic and insightful. But it also raised a question: why is someone who is still learning the basics of slip fielding being asked to do it at the highest level, under overcast skies, with the ball swinging?

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The answer might lie in transition. With Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma taking retirement from Test cricket, India’s slip cordon is unsettled. Where once you had a trusted trio—Rohit at first, Kohli at second, Rahane or Gill at third—you now have a revolving door of personnel, and Jaiswal has become one of the placeholders. This isn't just unfair to him—it’s dangerous. Slips work on chemistry as much as technique. Trust builds over time. Instincts sharpen with shared experience.&nbsp;The dropped chances at Headingley weren’t identical, but they had common traits: Jaiswal was often flat-footed, stiff in the hands, upright in posture, and delayed in reaction. On at least two occasions, he reached for the ball instead of letting it come to him. These are fixable issues—but not in the middle of a high-pressure Test match.The added layer to this saga is the crowd reaction. The Headingley fans mocked him mercilessly after his fourth drop. Jaiswal’s response—a smile, a shrug, a dance—was perhaps his way of staying unfazed. But for many, it signalled the opposite: a player under siege, unsure whether to hide or double down. In a different setting, his defiance might have been endearing. In this one, it bordered on misplaced.<h2>Should Yashasvi Jaiswal field at slip?</h2>This has sparked a wave of commentary about how fielding positions are assigned in the current Indian setup. Some fans on social media argue that under Rohit Sharma, this wouldn’t have happened. Rohit, known for his attention to field placements and trusted cordon, might have eased Jaiswal in more gradually. He’s shown in the past how to mould young players without overwhelming them. In contrast, India’s current team—led by young, in-transition captains—seems to be improvising.&nbsp;Ashwin’s defence of Jaiswal is valid. Jaiswal is 22. He’s playing away from home, in conditions that punish mistakes and magnify inexperience. But the question remains: should he have been placed there in the first place? When Jasprit Bumrah bowls a peach and finds the edge, India cannot afford to rely on a fielder still adjusting to the role.&nbsp;The solution isn’t to scapegoat Jaiswal. He’s too good a player, and his temperament with the bat suggests he will grow into a complete cricketer in time. But the fielding setup must be more deliberate. Jaiswal should be shifted out of the cordon—at least for now—while a more natural catcher steps in. He needs structured drills, time to learn from past masters, and most of all, a defined plan for improvement.&nbsp;In Test cricket, especially overseas, catches win matches. They turn sessions. They flip momentum. Jaiswal’s missteps are a symptom of a deeper issue: a lack of continuity and preparation in the slip cordon. If India is serious about building the next great red-ball side, that cannot continue. Yashasvi Jaiswal’s hands are golden when gripping the bat. But in the slips, they’ve become a liability India can’t afford. Not yet. Not like this. Not when Tests are decided by the narrowest of margins.

The slippery slope: Why Yashasvi Jaiswal keeps dropping catches in the slips

Yashasvi Jaiswal is a name that holds promise. The kind of promise that can alter a match with the bat, dominate a session, and sow dreams of future greatness. But recently, Jaiswal has been in the news for reasons that have nothing to do with his batting. In the first Test against England at Headingley, he dropped four catches—a worrying number at the top level, compounded by the fact that all but one were at slip, a specialist role which India has long had trouble filling adequately. By day 3, the jeers from the English crowd had turned into chants. A video of Jaiswal dancing after another dropped catch went viral. Some thought it was playful defiance. Others saw a player rattled by pressure, attempting to wear a mask of confidence while things unraveled around him. What should have been another chapter in his rise has instead become a talking point for all the wrong reasons: Why is India’s brightest young batting prospect fielding in one of the game’s most demanding positions? The problem is not merely perception—it's trend. Jaiswal has been consistently losing opportunities throughout the recent Tests. Though precise fielding statistics in Indian cricket continue to be hazy, video and broadcast evidence imply his slip catching effectiveness is far below the world average of around 50%. India's greatest, Rahul Dravid, Virat Kohli, and Ajinkya Rahane, on the other hand, have ranged from 80–90% during their peak. Ashwin defends Yashasvi Jaiswal Jaiswal, crucially, isn’t a natural slip fielder. In his domestic and youth career, he was standing mostly in the deep or mid-on/off, where anticipation and running are key. But the slip cordon? That’s a different world. It requires soft hands, precise balance, keen reading of the game, and most importantly, familiarity. The ability to instinctively move with the bowler’s rhythm and respond in milliseconds isn’t built overnight. Ravichandran Ashwin defended Jaiswal after the match. He said, “You can’t lob your hands at the ball in slips. It’s not a catching drill at mid-off. It’s all about reaction and technique. Cut him some slack—he’ll learn.” His point was both empathetic and insightful. But it also raised a question: why is someone who is still learning the basics of slip fielding being asked to do it at the highest level, under overcast skies, with the ball swinging?

Jaiswal put three chances down – one each of Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope and Harry Brook

India skipper Shubman Gill admitted the collapse of the lower order in both the innings did prove expensive for them during the five wicket loss to England in the first Test on Tuesday (June 24). Despite vice-captain Rishabh Pant scoring centuries in each innings of the opening Tests and other key batters in openers KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Gill himself hitting their respective tons, India failed to get to big totals in both the innings and also dropped crucial catches. This is the first time in history of Indian cricket that a team lost a Test after five individual hundreds being scored by its batters. India lost from 430/3 in the first innings to 471 with seven wickets for 41 runs and in the second, they fell to 364 all-out from 333/4, losing six wickets for 31 runs.&nbsp;"A brilliant Test match," said Gill after the loss. "We had chances in the match, a few dropped catches, and the lower order didn't contribute as it would have been." Reflecting on the second innings, where India collapsed from 333/4 to 364 all out, Gill revealed that India were initially planning a declaration. “Yesterday we were thinking to give them around 400-430 to chase and declare, but our lower order added around 20-25 runs, which is never a good sign,” he said. “Even today, I thought after their brilliant opening partnership, we did have our chances but just didn't go our way.”&nbsp;Sharing his thought on what he might have done differently as captain, Gill said, “The first session we bowled, we were quite spot on. But it's quite hard to stop the runs once the ball gets old, and you have to keep picking wickets to stay in the game. Unfortunately, some catches didn't find the fielders and didn't go our way, but I think they batted really well. After the ball got old, they took their chances, and their opening partnership took the game away from us.” Jasprit Bumrah’s performance also drew interest, especially after he went wicketless in the second innings. Gill confirmed the team would assess his workload before the second Test. “It's definitely more game by game. There's a good break after this Test match, so once we are close to the match, we'll see.”

IND vs ENG, 1st Test: Lower-order collapse, missed opportunities hurt India, admits Gill on loss

India skipper Shubman Gill admitted the collapse of the lower order in both the innings did prove expensive for them during the five wicket loss to England in the first Test on Tuesday (June 24). Despite vice-captain Rishabh Pant scoring centuries in each innings of the opening Tests and other key batters in openers KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Gill himself hitting their respective tons, India failed to get to big totals in both the innings and also dropped crucial catches. This is the first time in history of Indian cricket that a team lost a Test after five individual hundreds being scored by its batters. India lost from 430/3 in the first innings to 471 with seven wickets for 41 runs and in the second, they fell to 364 all-out from 333/4, losing six wickets for 31 runs. "A brilliant Test match," said Gill after the loss. "We had chances in the match, a few dropped catches, and the lower order didn't contribute as it would have been." Reflecting on the second innings, where India collapsed from 333/4 to 364 all out, Gill revealed that India were initially planning a declaration. “Yesterday we were thinking to give them around 400-430 to chase and declare, but our lower order added around 20-25 runs, which is never a good sign,” he said. “Even today, I thought after their brilliant opening partnership, we did have our chances but just didn't go our way.” Sharing his thought on what he might have done differently as captain, Gill said, “The first session we bowled, we were quite spot on. But it's quite hard to stop the runs once the ball gets old, and you have to keep picking wickets to stay in the game. Unfortunately, some catches didn't find the fielders and didn't go our way, but I think they batted really well. After the ball got old, they took their chances, and their opening partnership took the game away from us.” Jasprit Bumrah’s performance also drew interest, especially after he went wicketless in the second innings. Gill confirmed the team would assess his workload before the second Test. “It's definitely more game by game. There's a good break after this Test match, so once we are close to the match, we'll see.”

India collapsed from 430/3 in the first innings to 471, losing seven wickets for 41 runs and in the second, they crumbled to 364 all-out from 333/4, losing six wickets for 31 runs

The West Indies and Australia have locked in their playing XIs for the opening Test in Barbados that commences on Wednesday (June 26). The hosts have handed Brandon King a debut on the back of some good white-ball form, while hard-hitting batter Shai Hope returns for his first Test appearance since 2021 and will keep wickets and bat at No.6.&nbsp;There is also a recall for opener John Campbell, with Shamar and Alzarri Joseph and Jayden Seales making up a three-player pace attack with some help from bowling all-rounder Justin Greaves and spinner Jomel Warrican. New West Indies skipper Roston Chase is confident the changes to the XI will provide a more attacking style of play, as both sides get ready to commence the new ICC World Test Championship cycle.&nbsp;"We're looking to play with a bit more flair and bring back that Caribbean style to the game," Chase said. "We're just looking forward to making the Caribbean nation proud. I just want to ask the fans to just support the boys through and through."&nbsp;Australia, meanwhile, had already revealed that Sam Konstas and Josh Inglis would replace the injured Steve Smith and dropped Marnus Labuschagne for the clash, with skipper Pat Cummins confirming the batting order for the opening match of the three-game series that will see the teams battle it out for the Frank Worrell Trophy.&nbsp;Konstas will open alongside veteran left-hander Usman Khawaja, with Cameron Green continuing at No.3 despite a pair of failures in the recent World Test Championship Final against South Africa at Lord's. Inglis will slot in at No.4 in Smith's usual position ahead of Travis Head and Beau Webster, while the Aussies will use the same four bowlers that featured in the Ultimate Test in London earlier this month.&nbsp;That means there is no spot in the XI for back-up spinner Matt Kuhnemann, with Cummins instead deciding to stick with the three-pronged pace attack that has served the side so well during the last World Test Championship cycle. “Coming over here with a few unknowns, that's fine, you have to think on your feet. We feel like the three quicks are better suited for this wicket,” Cummins said.&nbsp;Cummins said he wanted to give Green an extended run at No.3 to provide a bit more stability to the batting line-up. "I always like to not have too many moving parts," Cummins added. "We see that (Green at No. 3) as a long-term option. I think going into last week he's hitting the ball really well, he's moving really well.&nbsp;"He had a Test match where it obviously didn't go to plan. Think he only faced three or four balls, so the message is not to look into that too much. We're really happy with where his game's placed and I dare say we'll get a decent run of number three."&nbsp;West Indies XI: Kraigg Brathwaite, John Campbell, Keacy Carty, Brandon King, Roston Chase (captain), Shai Hope (wicketkeeper), Justin Greaves, Jomel Warrican, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph and Jayden Seales&nbsp;Australia XI: Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis, Travis Head, Beau Webster, Alex Carey (wicketkeeper), Pat Cummins (captain), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon and Josh Hazlewood

Barbados showdown: Here’s the playing XI for West Indies and Australia

The West Indies and Australia have locked in their playing XIs for the opening Test in Barbados that commences on Wednesday (June 26). The hosts have handed Brandon King a debut on the back of some good white-ball form, while hard-hitting batter Shai Hope returns for his first Test appearance since 2021 and will keep wickets and bat at No.6. There is also a recall for opener John Campbell, with Shamar and Alzarri Joseph and Jayden Seales making up a three-player pace attack with some help from bowling all-rounder Justin Greaves and spinner Jomel Warrican. New West Indies skipper Roston Chase is confident the changes to the XI will provide a more attacking style of play, as both sides get ready to commence the new ICC World Test Championship cycle. "We're looking to play with a bit more flair and bring back that Caribbean style to the game," Chase said. "We're just looking forward to making the Caribbean nation proud. I just want to ask the fans to just support the boys through and through." Australia, meanwhile, had already revealed that Sam Konstas and Josh Inglis would replace the injured Steve Smith and dropped Marnus Labuschagne for the clash, with skipper Pat Cummins confirming the batting order for the opening match of the three-game series that will see the teams battle it out for the Frank Worrell Trophy. Konstas will open alongside veteran left-hander Usman Khawaja, with Cameron Green continuing at No.3 despite a pair of failures in the recent World Test Championship Final against South Africa at Lord's. Inglis will slot in at No.4 in Smith's usual position ahead of Travis Head and Beau Webster, while the Aussies will use the same four bowlers that featured in the Ultimate Test in London earlier this month. That means there is no spot in the XI for back-up spinner Matt Kuhnemann, with Cummins instead deciding to stick with the three-pronged pace attack that has served the side so well during the last World Test Championship cycle. “Coming over here with a few unknowns, that's fine, you have to think on your feet. We feel like the three quicks are better suited for this wicket,” Cummins said. Cummins said he wanted to give Green an extended run at No.3 to provide a bit more stability to the batting line-up. "I always like to not have too many moving parts," Cummins added. "We see that (Green at No. 3) as a long-term option. I think going into last week he's hitting the ball really well, he's moving really well. "He had a Test match where it obviously didn't go to plan. Think he only faced three or four balls, so the message is not to look into that too much. We're really happy with where his game's placed and I dare say we'll get a decent run of number three." West Indies XI: Kraigg Brathwaite, John Campbell, Keacy Carty, Brandon King, Roston Chase (captain), Shai Hope (wicketkeeper), Justin Greaves, Jomel Warrican, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph and Jayden Seales Australia XI: Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis, Travis Head, Beau Webster, Alex Carey (wicketkeeper), Pat Cummins (captain), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon and Josh Hazlewood

The hosts have handed Brandon King a debut on the back of some good white-ball form

Barbados showdown: Here’s the playing XI for West Indies and Australia for first Test. Who's in, who's out

Liam Delap scored his first Chelsea goal in a 3-0 win over Tunisian champions Esperance on Tuesday which took the Blues through to the last 16 of the Club World Cup. A game played in sweaty conditions at the end of a blisteringly hot day in Philadelphia never really came to life and was decided by two goals scored in first-half stoppage time by Tosin Adarabioyo and then Delap.&nbsp;Tyrique George added the third in injury time at the end of the game and the victory, achieved in front of 32,937 fans at Lincoln Financial Field, allowed Enzo Maresca's side to bounce back from a 3-1 loss to Flamengo last Friday. Chelsea therefore clinched second place in Group D behind the Brazilian giants while Esperance are eliminated.&nbsp;Chelsea will now travel south to Charlotte in North Carolina to face Benfica on Saturday, with the Portuguese club having earlier beaten Bayern Munich to top Group C. That will be a first meeting of the clubs since Chelsea beat Benfica in the 2013 Europa League final, and the winner of that tie will play either Palmeiras or Botafogo of Brazil in the last eight.Chelsea only needed a draw to advance and Maresca felt comfortable enough to make eight changes to his starting line-up following the Flamengo defeat.&nbsp;Delap, Enzo Fernandez and Malo Gusto were the only players to keep their places while Josh Acheampong was among the lesser-seen faces to get a chance. The 19-year-old right-back, making his 10th start in all competitions this season, came close with a shot saved low down by Esperance goalkeeper Bechir Ben Said on 36 minutes.&nbsp;Fernandez then shot wide from the edge of the box as Chelsea controlled the first half without overly troubling the Tunisian defence until the third minute of stoppage time.That was when Fernandez floated a free-kick into the area and Adarabioyo, up from the back, scored with a header into the bottom corner. Esperance needed to win the game and their hopes were as good as over as Chelsea scored again two minutes later.&nbsp;Fernandez, formerly of Benfica, was again the provider as he fed Delap, and the new signing from Ipswich Town controlled with his back to goal, turned and slotted a low shot into the net to get off the mark in his new colours. With temperatures still hovering close to 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit) late into the evening, conditions remained far from easy for the two sides.&nbsp;Both teams made changes, with defender Mamadou Sarr and Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos getting their first Chelsea minutes since joining from Strasbourg. Chelsea thought they had a penalty 15 minutes from time when the referee pointed to the spot as a Santos shot brushed the hand of Yassine Meriah -- but the award was overturned following a long VAR check. A third goal did finally arrive deep in injury time at the end of the game as George, another substitute, found the net with a shot that the goalkeeper should have kept out.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Club World Cup: Chelsea east past Esperance 3-0 to progress to last 16

Liam Delap scored his first Chelsea goal in a 3-0 win over Tunisian champions Esperance on Tuesday which took the Blues through to the last 16 of the Club World Cup. A game played in sweaty conditions at the end of a blisteringly hot day in Philadelphia never really came to life and was decided by two goals scored in first-half stoppage time by Tosin Adarabioyo and then Delap. Tyrique George added the third in injury time at the end of the game and the victory, achieved in front of 32,937 fans at Lincoln Financial Field, allowed Enzo Maresca's side to bounce back from a 3-1 loss to Flamengo last Friday. Chelsea therefore clinched second place in Group D behind the Brazilian giants while Esperance are eliminated. Chelsea will now travel south to Charlotte in North Carolina to face Benfica on Saturday, with the Portuguese club having earlier beaten Bayern Munich to top Group C. That will be a first meeting of the clubs since Chelsea beat Benfica in the 2013 Europa League final, and the winner of that tie will play either Palmeiras or Botafogo of Brazil in the last eight. Chelsea only needed a draw to advance and Maresca felt comfortable enough to make eight changes to his starting line-up following the Flamengo defeat. Delap, Enzo Fernandez and Malo Gusto were the only players to keep their places while Josh Acheampong was among the lesser-seen faces to get a chance. The 19-year-old right-back, making his 10th start in all competitions this season, came close with a shot saved low down by Esperance goalkeeper Bechir Ben Said on 36 minutes. Fernandez then shot wide from the edge of the box as Chelsea controlled the first half without overly troubling the Tunisian defence until the third minute of stoppage time. That was when Fernandez floated a free-kick into the area and Adarabioyo, up from the back, scored with a header into the bottom corner. Esperance needed to win the game and their hopes were as good as over as Chelsea scored again two minutes later. Fernandez, formerly of Benfica, was again the provider as he fed Delap, and the new signing from Ipswich Town controlled with his back to goal, turned and slotted a low shot into the net to get off the mark in his new colours. With temperatures still hovering close to 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit) late into the evening, conditions remained far from easy for the two sides. Both teams made changes, with defender Mamadou Sarr and Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos getting their first Chelsea minutes since joining from Strasbourg. Chelsea thought they had a penalty 15 minutes from time when the referee pointed to the spot as a Santos shot brushed the hand of Yassine Meriah -- but the award was overturned following a long VAR check. A third goal did finally arrive deep in injury time at the end of the game as George, another substitute, found the net with a shot that the goalkeeper should have kept out. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

A game played in sweaty conditions at the end of a blisteringly hot day in Philadelphia never really came to life and was decided by two goals scored in first-half stoppage time by Tosin Adarabioyo and then Delap

Neeraj Chopra is on a winning streak, clinches the title at the Ostrava Golden Spike meet in the Czech Republic on Tuesday (June 24). The 27-year-old athlete began with a foul and then upped the ante with his 85.29-metre throw. This also made him the only one in the event to cross the 85-meter mark.&nbsp;Chopra started and finished with fouls; he recorded 82.17 metres and 81.01 metres in his second and third throw, respectively. Poised at third place in the second round, the athlete flipped the rankings with his best in the third round, which moved him to the top of the chart.&nbsp;South Africa’s Douw Smit with 84.12-metre throw and Grenada’s Anderson Peters with 83.63-metre throw, secured second and third places.

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Chopra has been in stellar form this season, he crossed the 90-metre mark for the second time in his career at the Doha Diamond League. Earlier this year in May at the Suheim bin Hamad Stadium, India’s two-time Olympic medalist achieved it with his 90.23-metre throw.After finishing second at events, Chopra finally broke the jinx at the Paris Diamond League meet, where he bagged the title with a throw of 88.16 meters.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/paris-diamond-league-neeraj-chopra-wins-with-near-perfect-performance-claims-first-title-of-season-1750477723026">Paris Diamond League: Neeraj Chopra wins with near perfect performance, claims first title of season</a>&nbsp;On winning at Paris’ Stade Sebastien Charlety, he said in an interview “I’m happy with the throw. It was my first throw and it was good start, and I was hoping for the throw to be really good today. My run-up was really fast today. I can’t control my speed. But I’m happy with the result and first position.”&nbsp;He had skipped the Diamond League to prepare for the Paris Olympics, where he finished second as Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem bagged gold. He participated in the event after eight years, leaving without regret.

Neeraj Chopra is on a winning streak, clinches the title at the Ostrava Golden Spike meet in the Czech Republic on Tuesday (June 24). 

Neeraj Chopra is on a winning streak, clinches the title at the Ostrava Golden Spike meet in the Czech Republic on Tuesday (June 24). The 27-year-old athlete began with a foul and then upped the ante with his 85.29-metre throw. This also made him the only one in the event to cross the 85-meter mark. Chopra started and finished with fouls; he recorded 82.17 metres and 81.01 metres in his second and third throw, respectively. Poised at third place in the second round, the athlete flipped the rankings with his best in the third round, which moved him to the top of the chart. South Africa’s Douw Smit with 84.12-metre throw and Grenada’s Anderson Peters with 83.63-metre throw, secured second and third places.

Neeraj Chopra is on a winning streak, clinches the title at the Ostrava Golden Spike meet in the Czech Republic on Tuesday (June 24).&nbsp;

Neeraj Chopra clinches title with 85.29-metre throw at Ostrava Golden Spike

England chased down 371-run target on day 5 (June 24) of the first Test at Headingley and beat India by five wickets to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. England opener Ben Duckett (149) scored a hundred while Joe Root scored unbeaten 53 as England completed their second highest and third overall successful chase at home. Before this, they had chased down 378 runs, also against India, in 2022 Birmingham Test. With Bumrah out of colour in the second innings, no Indian bowler could pose a real threat to England batting line despite overcast conditions.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-ind-vs-eng-duckett-becomes-first-england-opener-to-score-4th-innings-ton-vs-india-in-england-1750772789424">IND vs ENG: Duckett achieves RARE feat with fourth innings ton vs India at Headingley</a>Duckett and Zak Crawley (65) had added 188 runs for the first wicket - highest 4th innings opening partnership vs India - and the game kept going farther for India. By the time Shardul Thakur took two consecutive wickets to bring England four down at 250-odd, it was too late for India.England negated the first session without losing a wicket and added 96 runs as well. Duckett had already crossed his fifty and was looking good for more. After a bit of rain delay in the session, Prasidh Krishna removed Crawley and then Ollie Pope shortly after as England crossed 200-run mark.Duckett then added 47 runs for the third wicket before Shardul removed him and Harry Brook on consecutive balls. Skipper Stokes then added 49 runs with Root for the fifth wicket to take England past 300 and all but shut the door on India. Jadeja removed stokes after the England skipper on 33 after he tried one too many reverse sweeps. Root added remaining runs with wicketkeeper-batter Jaime Smith, who remained not out on 44.For India, Krishna and Thakur took two wickets each and became only pacers apart from Roger Binny and Kapil Dev to take wickets&nbsp; in fourth innings at Headingley. &nbsp;

Duckett (149) and Zak Crawley (65) had added 188 runs for the first wicket - highest 4th innings opening partnership vs India - and the game kept going farther for India. By the time Shardul Thakur took two consecutive wickets to bring England four down at 250-odd, it was too late for India.

England chased down 371-run target on day 5 (June 24) of the first Test at Headingley and beat India by five wickets to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. England opener Ben Duckett (149) scored a hundred while Joe Root scored unbeaten 53 as England completed their second highest and third overall successful chase at home. Before this, they had chased down 378 runs, also against India, in 2022 Birmingham Test. With Bumrah out of colour in the second innings, no Indian bowler could pose a real threat to England batting line despite overcast conditions. Also Read - IND vs ENG: Duckett achieves RARE feat with fourth innings ton vs India at Headingley Duckett and Zak Crawley (65) had added 188 runs for the first wicket - highest 4th innings opening partnership vs India - and the game kept going farther for India. By the time Shardul Thakur took two consecutive wickets to bring England four down at 250-odd, it was too late for India. England negated the first session without losing a wicket and added 96 runs as well. Duckett had already crossed his fifty and was looking good for more. After a bit of rain delay in the session, Prasidh Krishna removed Crawley and then Ollie Pope shortly after as England crossed 200-run mark. Duckett then added 47 runs for the third wicket before Shardul removed him and Harry Brook on consecutive balls. Skipper Stokes then added 49 runs with Root for the fifth wicket to take England past 300 and all but shut the door on India. Jadeja removed stokes after the England skipper on 33 after he tried one too many reverse sweeps. Root added remaining runs with wicketkeeper-batter Jaime Smith, who remained not out on 44. For India, Krishna and Thakur took two wickets each and became only pacers apart from Roger Binny and Kapil Dev to take wickets in fourth innings at Headingley.

England opener Ben Duckett (149) scored a hundred while Joe Root scored unbeaten 53 as England completed their second highest and third overall successful chase at home. Before this, they had chased down 378 runs, also against India, in 2022 Birmingham Test.

IND vs ENG, 1st Test: Openers, Root take England 1-0 up with five wickets win vs India at Headingley

Wimbledon organisers are planning to honour two-time champion Andy Murray with a statue at the All England Club. Murray, who ended a 77-year wait for a British winner of the men's singles title in 2013 before winning again in 2016, retired after the Paris Olympics last year. Wimbledon hope the statue will be revealed in 2027 during the championship's 150th anniversary. "We are looking to have a statue of Andy Murray here (Wimbledon) and we're working closely with him and his team," All England Club chair Debbie Jevans told the ainslie + ainslie Performance People podcast."The ambition is that we would unveil that at the 150th anniversary of our first Championship, which was 1877. "He's got to rightly be very involved in that and him and his team will be."A bronze statue of Fred Perry, the last British men's champion before Murray, was erected at Wimbledon in 1984 to mark the 50th anniversary of his first singles championship.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tennis-who-is-best-bet-to-win-wimbledon-2025-how-djokovic-can-all-but-ensure-record-25th-grand-slam-title-win-1750257737728">Best bet to win Wimbledon? How Djokovic can all but ensure record 25th grand slam title win</a>Tennis greats John McEnroe and Billie Jean King are among those that have previously called for Murray to be honoured in similar fashion at Wimbledon.French Open semi-finalist Boisson falls in Wimbledon qualifyingShock Roland Garros semi-finalist Lois Boisson was eliminated in the first round of qualifying for Wimbledon on Tuesday by 197th-ranked Canadian Carson Branstine.The French number one, now ranked 65th on the WTA Tour, was defeated after almost two hours of battle in the first grass-court match of her career, going down 6-2, 6-7 (1/7), 6-4.On a windy Court 1 in Roehampton, where qualifying for Wimbledon takes place, the 22-year-old Frenchwoman looked ill at ease on grass -- a surface which differs greatly from her favoured clay.Despite her stunning run at the French Open earlier in June, Boisson did not receive an invitation from the organisers of the next Grand Slam in the tennis schedule.A wildcard in Paris, the player then ranked 361st in the world delighted the home fans by reaching the last four after defeating world number three Jessica Pegula and sixth seed Mirra Andreeva.Boisson was then beaten in the semi-finals by American Coco Gauff, the eventual champion.By virtue of her new ranking, Boisson was the top seed in Wimbledon qualifying.Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

A bronze statue of Fred Perry, the last British men's champion before Murray, was erected at Wimbledon in 1984 to mark the 50th anniversary of his first singles championship.

Wimbledon organisers are planning to honour two-time champion Andy Murray with a statue at the All England Club. Murray, who ended a 77-year wait for a British winner of the men's singles title in 2013 before winning again in 2016, retired after the Paris Olympics last year. Wimbledon hope the statue will be revealed in 2027 during the championship's 150th anniversary. "We are looking to have a statue of Andy Murray here (Wimbledon) and we're working closely with him and his team," All England Club chair Debbie Jevans told the ainslie + ainslie Performance People podcast. "The ambition is that we would unveil that at the 150th anniversary of our first Championship, which was 1877. "He's got to rightly be very involved in that and him and his team will be." A bronze statue of Fred Perry, the last British men's champion before Murray, was erected at Wimbledon in 1984 to mark the 50th anniversary of his first singles championship. Also Read - Best bet to win Wimbledon? How Djokovic can all but ensure record 25th grand slam title win Tennis greats John McEnroe and Billie Jean King are among those that have previously called for Murray to be honoured in similar fashion at Wimbledon. French Open semi-finalist Boisson falls in Wimbledon qualifying Shock Roland Garros semi-finalist Lois Boisson was eliminated in the first round of qualifying for Wimbledon on Tuesday by 197th-ranked Canadian Carson Branstine. The French number one, now ranked 65th on the WTA Tour, was defeated after almost two hours of battle in the first grass-court match of her career, going down 6-2, 6-7 (1/7), 6-4. On a windy Court 1 in Roehampton, where qualifying for Wimbledon takes place, the 22-year-old Frenchwoman looked ill at ease on grass -- a surface which differs greatly from her favoured clay. Despite her stunning run at the French Open earlier in June, Boisson did not receive an invitation from the organisers of the next Grand Slam in the tennis schedule. A wildcard in Paris, the player then ranked 361st in the world delighted the home fans by reaching the last four after defeating world number three Jessica Pegula and sixth seed Mirra Andreeva. Boisson was then beaten in the semi-finals by American Coco Gauff, the eventual champion. By virtue of her new ranking, Boisson was the top seed in Wimbledon qualifying. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

A bronze statue of Fred Perry, the last British men's champion before Murray, was erected at Wimbledon in 1984 to mark the 50th anniversary of his first singles championship.

WImbledon planning to honour local hero and two-time champion Andy Murray with statue at All England Club

IND vs ENG: Ben Duckett scored a magnificent 149 at Headingley in 2025 England vs India Test and became the sixth opener overall to score a Test hundred against India in fourth innings of a Test.

IND vs ENG: Ben Duckett scored a magnificent 149 at Headingley in 2025 England vs India Test and became the sixth opener overall to score a Test hundred against India in fourth innings of a Test.

England's Duckett becomes sixth opener to score fourth innings Test ton vs India - Last batter was from Bangladesh

India pacers Prasidh Krishna and Shardul Thakur joined Roger Binny, Ghulam Ahmed and Kapil Dev as the only bowlers to take at least two wickets in fourth innings of a Test at Headingley in Leeds. Krishna and Thahkur, who took their twin wickets on day 5 (Jun 24), are only the third and fourth Indian pacers after Binny and Kapil to take at least a wicket in the fourth innings of a Test in Headingley. Kapil and Binny, both took the wickets in 1986 Test when India won the match and the series as well. In 2025, however, the chances of India winning are bleak at best with England cruising ahead at rapid pace.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-ind-vs-eng-duckett-becomes-first-england-opener-to-score-4th-innings-ton-vs-india-in-england-1750772789424">IND vs ENG: Duckett achieves RARE feat with fourth innings ton vs India at Headingley</a>As for his wickets, Krishna first dismissed England opener Zak Crawley for a personal score of 65 before dismissing first innings centurion Ollie Pope. England, after scoring 188 runs for the first wicket, lost two quick ones in space of 14 balls.Talking about Thakur, he removed centurion Ben Duckett (149) and white-ball skipper Harry Brook back-to-back to bring England from 253/2 to 253/4.England ended the second session of the final day at Headingley at 269/4 - needing 102 runs more to win the first Test and take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. Skipper Ben Stokes and former captain Joe Root were at the crease for England.Earlier in the day, Duckett and Crawley added most runs for opening wicket by England openers in fourth innings at Headingley. Duckett also became the first England opener since Alastair Cook in 2010 to score a fourth innings hundred. This is also the first time an England opener has scored a Test hundred against India in England in fourth innings.

Krishna and Thahkur, who took their twin wickets on day 5 (Jun 24), are only the third and fourth Indian pacers after Binny and Kapil to take at least a wicket in the fourth innings of a Test in Headingley.

India pacers Prasidh Krishna and Shardul Thakur joined Roger Binny, Ghulam Ahmed and Kapil Dev as the only bowlers to take at least two wickets in fourth innings of a Test at Headingley in Leeds. Krishna and Thahkur, who took their twin wickets on day 5 (Jun 24), are only the third and fourth Indian pacers after Binny and Kapil to take at least a wicket in the fourth innings of a Test in Headingley. Kapil and Binny, both took the wickets in 1986 Test when India won the match and the series as well. In 2025, however, the chances of India winning are bleak at best with England cruising ahead at rapid pace. Also Read - IND vs ENG: Duckett achieves RARE feat with fourth innings ton vs India at Headingley As for his wickets, Krishna first dismissed England opener Zak Crawley for a personal score of 65 before dismissing first innings centurion Ollie Pope. England, after scoring 188 runs for the first wicket, lost two quick ones in space of 14 balls. Talking about Thakur, he removed centurion Ben Duckett (149) and white-ball skipper Harry Brook back-to-back to bring England from 253/2 to 253/4. England ended the second session of the final day at Headingley at 269/4 - needing 102 runs more to win the first Test and take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. Skipper Ben Stokes and former captain Joe Root were at the crease for England. Earlier in the day, Duckett and Crawley added most runs for opening wicket by England openers in fourth innings at Headingley. Duckett also became the first England opener since Alastair Cook in 2010 to score a fourth innings hundred. This is also the first time an England opener has scored a Test hundred against India in England in fourth innings.

Krishna first dismissed England opener Zak Crawley for a personal score of 65 before dismissing first innings centurion Ollie Pope. England, after scoring 188 runs for the first wicket, lost two quick ones in space of 14 balls.

IND vs ENG: Prasidh Krishna, Shardul join Binny and Kapil in UNIQUE list with two wickets at Headingley

Every successful cricketer has a strong support system behind him. For Virat Kohli, that support comes from his wife, Anushka Sharma. Similarly, for England Test captain Ben Stokes, his greatest strength has always been his wife, Clare Ratcliffe. While Stokes is celebrated for his fearless performances on the field, Clare has consistently stood by him through every high and low, playing a crucial role in his life. Clare and Ben were together long before he became a cricket star. Known for keeping her life private, Clare has always cheered for Stokes from the stands during big matches.&nbsp;&nbsp;But her presence in his life goes beyond just match days. She stood by him during some of the toughest times, including the 2017 nightclub incident in Bristol and the legal battles that followed. Her support helped Stokes come back stronger and focus on his career.&nbsp;Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-ind-vs-eng-duckett-becomes-first-england-opener-to-score-4th-innings-ton-vs-india-in-england-1750772789424">IND vs ENG: Duckett achieves RARE feat with fourth innings ton vs India at Headingley</a>&nbsp;Clare often refers to herself as a “cricket widow”, a light-hearted term many partners of professional cricketers use. She works as a primary school teacher and proudly calls herself a 'parent to two monsters', a fun way of talking about their children. She regularly shares photos with her family on social media, giving fans a small glimpse into their lives.&nbsp;Ben and Clare were in a long-term living relationship before tying the knot. Their first child, a son named Layton, was born in 2012. Sadly, in 2013, Clare lost her father, Arthur Ratcliffe. Soon after that, Ben proposed to Clare. The couple got engaged in 2013 and were married four years later on October 14, 2017.&nbsp;Their second child, a daughter named Libby, was born in 2014. Together, Layton and Libby have brought joy and love into the Stokes family, completing their beautiful family.&nbsp;While Ben Stokes makes headlines for his on-field heroics, Clare remains the silent support behind him.

Ben Stokes and Clare Ratcliffe were in a long-term living relationship before tying the knot. Their first child, a son named Layton, was born in 2012. Sadly, in 2013, Clare lost her father, Arthur Ratcliffe. Soon after that, Ben proposed to Clare.

Every successful cricketer has a strong support system behind him. For Virat Kohli, that support comes from his wife, Anushka Sharma. Similarly, for England Test captain Ben Stokes, his greatest strength has always been his wife, Clare Ratcliffe. While Stokes is celebrated for his fearless performances on the field, Clare has consistently stood by him through every high and low, playing a crucial role in his life. Clare and Ben were together long before he became a cricket star. Known for keeping her life private, Clare has always cheered for Stokes from the stands during big matches. But her presence in his life goes beyond just match days. She stood by him during some of the toughest times, including the 2017 nightclub incident in Bristol and the legal battles that followed. Her support helped Stokes come back stronger and focus on his career. Also Read | IND vs ENG: Duckett achieves RARE feat with fourth innings ton vs India at Headingley Clare often refers to herself as a “cricket widow”, a light-hearted term many partners of professional cricketers use. She works as a primary school teacher and proudly calls herself a 'parent to two monsters', a fun way of talking about their children. She regularly shares photos with her family on social media, giving fans a small glimpse into their lives. Ben and Clare were in a long-term living relationship before tying the knot. Their first child, a son named Layton, was born in 2012. Sadly, in 2013, Clare lost her father, Arthur Ratcliffe. Soon after that, Ben proposed to Clare. The couple got engaged in 2013 and were married four years later on October 14, 2017. Their second child, a daughter named Libby, was born in 2014. Together, Layton and Libby have brought joy and love into the Stokes family, completing their beautiful family. While Ben Stokes makes headlines for his on-field heroics, Clare remains the silent support behind him.

Ben Stokes and Clare Ratcliffe were in a long-term living relationship before tying the knot. Their first child, a son named Layton, was born in 2012. Sadly, in 2013, Clare lost her father, Arthur Ratcliffe. Soon after that, Ben proposed to Clare.

Meet Clare Ratcliffe: The lady luck behind Ben Stokes’ success

England batter Ben Duckett has become the first English opener to score a Test hundred in the fourth innings against India in England. Duckett achieved the feat during on day 5 (Jun 24) of the first Test at Headingley in Leeds. By the time rain stopped play on the final day, Duckett was batting at 105 not out with his partner Zak Crawley at 59. Duckett is also only the fifth England batter overall to score a fourth innings Test ton against India in England. He was eventually dismissed for 149.List of batters to score a fourth innings Test hundred against India in England:<ul><li>Joe Root - 142 not out - Birmingham 2022</li><li>Jonny Bairstow - 114 not out - Birmingham 2022</li><li>Jos Buttler - 106 - Nottingham 2018</li><li>Ben Duckett - 105 not out - Leeds 2025 (ongoing)</li><li>Kevin Pietersen - 101 - The Oval 2007</li></ul>Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-ind-vs-eng-crawley-duckett-stitch-record-ton-partnership-in-4th-innings-to-put-india-on-backfoot-in-headingley-1750769290433">IND vs ENG: Crawley, Duckett stitch record ton partnership in 4th innings to put India on backfoot at Headingley</a>Duckett is also only the ninth English opener to score a hundred in fourth innings in a Test in England and first since former skipper Andrew Strauss who had scored 106 against New Zealand in Manchester in 2008.England in command of chase at HeadingleyAt the time on rain interruption, England were batting at 181/0 while chasing 371 and need only 190 runs to more to win and take a 1-0 lead in the five Test series.This in only the fourth time that a hundred partnership has been stitched for the opening wicket at the venue and England openers have made it a best one. The previous record was with Verdun Scott and Bert Sutcliffe of New Zealand who had added 112 runs for the first wicket in 1949. By lunch on day 5, Crawley and Duckett had added 117 runs - the highest fourth innings partnership against India in Leeds.England started the day from overnight score of 21/0 in chase of 371. The overcast conditions were supposed to benefit the Indian bowlers but the English batters put them at bay with ease.

Duckett is also only the ninth English opener to score a hundred in fourth innings in a Test in England and first since former skipper Andrew Strauss who had scored 106 against New Zealand in Manchester in 2008.

England batter Ben Duckett has become the first English opener to score a Test hundred in the fourth innings against India in England. Duckett achieved the feat during on day 5 (Jun 24) of the first Test at Headingley in Leeds. By the time rain stopped play on the final day, Duckett was batting at 105 not out with his partner Zak Crawley at 59. Duckett is also only the fifth England batter overall to score a fourth innings Test ton against India in England. He was eventually dismissed for 149. List of batters to score a fourth innings Test hundred against India in England: Joe Root - 142 not out - Birmingham 2022 Jonny Bairstow - 114 not out - Birmingham 2022 Jos Buttler - 106 - Nottingham 2018 Ben Duckett - 105 not out - Leeds 2025 (ongoing) Kevin Pietersen - 101 - The Oval 2007 Also Read - IND vs ENG: Crawley, Duckett stitch record ton partnership in 4th innings to put India on backfoot at Headingley Duckett is also only the ninth English opener to score a hundred in fourth innings in a Test in England and first since former skipper Andrew Strauss who had scored 106 against New Zealand in Manchester in 2008. England in command of chase at Headingley At the time on rain interruption, England were batting at 181/0 while chasing 371 and need only 190 runs to more to win and take a 1-0 lead in the five Test series. This in only the fourth time that a hundred partnership has been stitched for the opening wicket at the venue and England openers have made it a best one. The previous record was with Verdun Scott and Bert Sutcliffe of New Zealand who had added 112 runs for the first wicket in 1949. By lunch on day 5, Crawley and Duckett had added 117 runs - the highest fourth innings partnership against India in Leeds. England started the day from overnight score of 21/0 in chase of 371. The overcast conditions were supposed to benefit the Indian bowlers but the English batters put them at bay with ease.

By the time rain stopped play on the final day, Duckett was batting at 105 not out with his partner Zak Crawley at 59. Duckett is also only the fifth England batter overall to score a fourth innings Test ton against India in England.

IND vs ENG: Duckett achieves RARE feat with fourth innings ton vs India at Headingley

KL Rahul made India proud on Monday (Jun 23), scoring a brilliant century in the second innings of the first Test match against England at Headingley, Leeds. But the proudest people were at home, his better half Athiya Shetty and father-in-law Suniel Shetty. This was KL Rahul’s first Test hundred in almost 18 months. It was also his third Test century in England, making him the only Indian opening batter to do so. After reaching his hundred, Rahul took off his helmet and smiled as the crowd cheered for him.&nbsp;Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/from-car-accident-to-creating-history-when-life-bowled-a-bouncer-rishabh-pant-hit-a-century-1750762288365">From car accident to creating history - When life bowled a bouncer, Rishabh Pant hit a century</a>&nbsp;Athiya Shetty, a Bollywood actress and Rahul’s wife shared her joy on Instagram. She posted a photo of KL Rahul celebrating and wrote, “This one is special” with a heart emoji.&nbsp;Her father, popular actor Suniel Shetty, also showed his happiness on social media. He wrote, “A knock that spoke less, but said everything. Proud of you son @klrahul,” along with a photo from the match.&nbsp;Actor Arjun Kapoor also shared photos from the game. He praised Rahul’s beautiful cover drives and said the innings inspired him.&nbsp;KL Rahul’s hundred, along with a big century from Rishabh Pant, helped India give England a tough target of 371 runs to win. Meanwhile, in its response, England are 117/0 at lunch on day 5 (Jun 24) with openers Ben Duckett and Zack Crawley well set on the crease. They need 254 runs to win the first Test and take a 1-0 lead in the five-game Test series. India will need to play their A-game and get quick wickets to get back in the game. To add, England have a special connection at Headingley as in 2019 they had scripted a thrilling one-wicket win against Australia in the Ashes.&nbsp;

This was KL Rahul’s first Test hundred in almost 18 months. It was also his third Test century in England, making him the only Indian opening batter to do so.

KL Rahul made India proud on Monday (Jun 23), scoring a brilliant century in the second innings of the first Test match against England at Headingley, Leeds. But the proudest people were at home, his better half Athiya Shetty and father-in-law Suniel Shetty. This was KL Rahul’s first Test hundred in almost 18 months. It was also his third Test century in England, making him the only Indian opening batter to do so. After reaching his hundred, Rahul took off his helmet and smiled as the crowd cheered for him. Also Read | From car accident to creating history - When life bowled a bouncer, Rishabh Pant hit a century Athiya Shetty, a Bollywood actress and Rahul’s wife shared her joy on Instagram. She posted a photo of KL Rahul celebrating and wrote, “This one is special” with a heart emoji. Her father, popular actor Suniel Shetty, also showed his happiness on social media. He wrote, “A knock that spoke less, but said everything. Proud of you son @klrahul,” along with a photo from the match. Actor Arjun Kapoor also shared photos from the game. He praised Rahul’s beautiful cover drives and said the innings inspired him. KL Rahul’s hundred, along with a big century from Rishabh Pant, helped India give England a tough target of 371 runs to win. Meanwhile, in its response, England are 117/0 at lunch on day 5 (Jun 24) with openers Ben Duckett and Zack Crawley well set on the crease. They need 254 runs to win the first Test and take a 1-0 lead in the five-game Test series. India will need to play their A-game and get quick wickets to get back in the game. To add, England have a special connection at Headingley as in 2019 they had scripted a thrilling one-wicket win against Australia in the Ashes.

This was KL Rahul’s first Test hundred in almost 18 months. It was also his third Test century in England, making him the only Indian opening batter to do so.

IND vs ENG, 1st Test: Athiya Shetty and Suniel Shetty celebrate as KL Rahul scores a century

England openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett gave their team a solid base with a century partnership for the first wicket on day of 5 (Jun 24) of the first Test against India at Headingley in Leeds. This in only the fourth time that a hundred partnership has been stitched for the opening wicket at the venue and England openers have made it a best one. The previous record was with Verdun Scott and Bert Sutcliffe of New Zealand who had added 112 runs for the first wicket in 1949. By lunch on day 5, Crawley and Duckett had added 117 runs - the highest fourth innings partnership against India in Leeds. The partnership was eventually broken after 188 runs were added for the first wicket.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-who-has-most-test-100s-by-an-indian-in-england-pant-equals-sachins-historic-feat-with-twin-tons-in-headingley-test-1750765079557">IND vs ENG: Pant equals Tendulkar's HISTORIC feat with twin tons in Headingley Test</a>England started the day from overnight score of 21/0 in chase of 371. The overcast conditions were supposed to benefit the Indian bowlers but the English batters put them at bay with ease. By lunch, &nbsp;Duckett had crossed his fifty - second of the match - while Crawley was batting at 42.The Test match has been mostly in India's favour for the previous four days when they broke multiple batting records despite being an underdog without Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma - both of whom retired.In the two innings, India recorded five hundreds - one each from Jaiswal, Rahul, Gill and two from Pant - the first ever instance for them. Pant also became the first wicketkeeper-batter since 2001 and only second overall to score two tons in a Test.Jaiswal and Gill became the first Indian opening pair to score a ton (in any innings) in same Test since Vijay Hazare and Syed Mushtaq Ali in 1936 Manchester Test.Among bowlers, Bumrah surpassed Pak great Wasim Akram (146) to record most wickets in SENA countries by an Asian bowler.

By lunch on day 5, Crawley and Duckett had added 118 runs - the highest fourth innings partnership against India in Leeds.

England openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett gave their team a solid base with a century partnership for the first wicket on day of 5 (Jun 24) of the first Test against India at Headingley in Leeds. This in only the fourth time that a hundred partnership has been stitched for the opening wicket at the venue and England openers have made it a best one. The previous record was with Verdun Scott and Bert Sutcliffe of New Zealand who had added 112 runs for the first wicket in 1949. By lunch on day 5, Crawley and Duckett had added 117 runs - the highest fourth innings partnership against India in Leeds. The partnership was eventually broken after 188 runs were added for the first wicket. Also Read - IND vs ENG: Pant equals Tendulkar's HISTORIC feat with twin tons in Headingley Test England started the day from overnight score of 21/0 in chase of 371. The overcast conditions were supposed to benefit the Indian bowlers but the English batters put them at bay with ease. By lunch, Duckett had crossed his fifty - second of the match - while Crawley was batting at 42. The Test match has been mostly in India's favour for the previous four days when they broke multiple batting records despite being an underdog without Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma - both of whom retired. In the two innings, India recorded five hundreds - one each from Jaiswal, Rahul, Gill and two from Pant - the first ever instance for them. Pant also became the first wicketkeeper-batter since 2001 and only second overall to score two tons in a Test. Jaiswal and Gill became the first Indian opening pair to score a ton (in any innings) in same Test since Vijay Hazare and Syed Mushtaq Ali in 1936 Manchester Test. Among bowlers, Bumrah surpassed Pak great Wasim Akram (146) to record most wickets in SENA countries by an Asian bowler.

The previous record was with Verdun Scott and Bert Sutcliffe of New Zealand who had added 112 runs for the first wicket in 1949. By lunch on day 5, Crawley and Duckett had added 118 runs - the highest fourth innings partnership against India in Leeds.

IND vs ENG: Crawley, Duckett stitch record ton partnership in 4th innings to put India on backfoot at Headingley

Rishabh Pant is having a blockbuster first Test at Headingley against England with twin hundreds, each in first innings, and taking his total Test hundreds tally to eight. India star Pant now not only has most Test hundreds by an Asian wicketkeeper-batter but also equalled a long-standing Sachin Tendulkar record as well. The second hundred by Pant was his fourth in England in Tests - joint most by an Indian along with Sachin (4) and Dilip Vengsarkar (4). He is now behind only Rahul Dravid who scored six Test hundreds in England.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-1st-test-pant-follows-bumrahs-footsteps-breaks-29-year-old-pakistan-record-in-sena-countries-1750686480497">Pant follows Bumrah's footsteps, breaks 29-year-old Pakistan record in SENA countries</a>With his twin tons, 134 in first innings and 118 in second innings, Pant scored 252 runs in the Test match - the most by a wicketkeeper-batter in SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand and Australia). He also has joint-most Test tons by a wicketkeeper-batter in England - 4 - along with Alec Stewart and Matt Prior.Pant scored 134 runs in the first innings of the ongoing first Test against England with 70th run in his second innings - he breached the mark of most runs by an Asian wicketkeeper-batter in SENA nations. The previous record of 204 runs was also in Pant's name when he had scored 146 and 57 in Birmingham Test in 2022.At Headingley in Leeds, he overtook Moin Khan's record of 135 runs in a Test the first two runs (four in his case) of his innings. Moin had scored 105 and 30 not out in in a 1996 Test.Pant, by reaching the 91-run mark, also broke MS Dhoni's (224 runs) record of most runs by an Indian wicketkeeper-batter in a Test (home or away).As for England, they finished day 4 (Jun 23) at 21/0 - needing 350 runs more on the final day to win the first of five Tests.

With his twin tons, 134 in first innings and 118 in second innings, Pant scored 252 runs in the Test match - the most by a wicketkeeper-batter in SENA countries. He also has joint-most Test tons by a wicketkeeper-batter in England - 4 - along with Alec Stewart and Matt Prior.

Rishabh Pant is having a blockbuster first Test at Headingley against England with twin hundreds, each in first innings, and taking his total Test hundreds tally to eight. India star Pant now not only has most Test hundreds by an Asian wicketkeeper-batter but also equalled a long-standing Sachin Tendulkar record as well. The second hundred by Pant was his fourth in England in Tests - joint most by an Indian along with Sachin (4) and Dilip Vengsarkar (4). He is now behind only Rahul Dravid who scored six Test hundreds in England. Also Read - Pant follows Bumrah's footsteps, breaks 29-year-old Pakistan record in SENA countries With his twin tons, 134 in first innings and 118 in second innings, Pant scored 252 runs in the Test match - the most by a wicketkeeper-batter in SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand and Australia). He also has joint-most Test tons by a wicketkeeper-batter in England - 4 - along with Alec Stewart and Matt Prior. Pant scored 134 runs in the first innings of the ongoing first Test against England with 70th run in his second innings - he breached the mark of most runs by an Asian wicketkeeper-batter in SENA nations. The previous record of 204 runs was also in Pant's name when he had scored 146 and 57 in Birmingham Test in 2022. At Headingley in Leeds, he overtook Moin Khan's record of 135 runs in a Test the first two runs (four in his case) of his innings. Moin had scored 105 and 30 not out in in a 1996 Test. Pant, by reaching the 91-run mark, also broke MS Dhoni's (224 runs) record of most runs by an Indian wicketkeeper-batter in a Test (home or away). As for England, they finished day 4 (Jun 23) at 21/0 - needing 350 runs more on the final day to win the first of five Tests.

With his twin tons, 134 in first innings and 118 in second innings, Pant scored 252 runs in the Test match - the most by a wicketkeeper-batter in SENA countries. He also has joint-most Test tons by a wicketkeeper-batter in England - 4 - along with Alec Stewart and Matt Prior.

IND vs ENG: Pant equals Tendulkar's HISTORIC feat with twin tons in Headingley Test

“You never know how strong you are until being strong is your only choice – Bob Marley”. For Rishabh Pant, this wasn’t just a quote; it became his career reality. The Indian wicketkeeper batter was at the peak of his Test career when a tragic car accident changed everything in December 2022. Driving from New Delhi to Roorkee, Pant met with a crash that resulted in a triple ligament tear in his right leg. Pant underwent a complex reconstructive knee surgery and spent over 400 days in intense rehabilitation, comprising walking and physiotherapy. He took baby steps to ensure he was back to normal and most importantly, the hope to don the Indian jersey again kept him going.&nbsp;Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-who-has-most-test-catches-joe-root-equals-rahu-dravids-record-in-headingley-1750755311448">Best fielder in Tests? Joe Root one catch shy of overtaking Rahul Dravid's long-standing record</a>&nbsp;Day 450 of his recovery journey saw him mark his return in the IPL 2024 against Punjab Kings (PBKS), where he ran his first run. Just five days later, on Day 455, he smashed a 32-ball half-century against Chennai Super Kings (CSK), showing glimpses of the old Pant.&nbsp;Shortly, he made a return to international cricket, featuring for India in the T20 World Cup 2024 group-stage match against Ireland. But the biggest twist in his comeback came on June 29, 2024. In a tense ICC T20 World Cup final against South Africa, with the opposition needing less than a run-a-ball, Pant opted for a time-delay tactic after the 16th over to give India a crucial and stopped ongoing momentum for South Africa. The clever move helped India regain momentum, and they went on to win the match by seven runs, lifting the trophy under the leadership of then-skipper Rohit Sharma.&nbsp;Additionally, Pant was nominated for the prestigious 2025 Laureus World Sports Awards, which recognises the most inspiring sports stories across the globe. However, not everything was fruitful for him. The Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024 between Australia and India in Australia turned out to be forgettable for him.&nbsp;He managed just 255 runs with one fifty, averaging 28 in nine innings, far less than his 2021 heroics, where he was India’s top scorer, famously hitting the winning runs at the Gabba and ending Australia’s 32-year unbeaten streak in Brisbane.&nbsp;In the Champions Trophy 2025, he was part of India’s victorious squad, while in the IPL 2025 Auction, he made headlines again after being bought by the Lucknow Super Giants for a whopping Rs 27 crore ($3.8 million). But the season didn’t go well as LSG failed to make the playoffs and Pant could only manage 269 runs in 14 games, averaging below 24.&nbsp;Then came June 24, 2025, a day that will go down in the history books. Pant became the first Indian wicketkeeper to score twin centuries in a Test match in England, smashing 134 in the first innings and 118 in the second at Headingley. On Day 4, he sealed his legacy with this record-breaking feat, marking the peak of his comeback.&nbsp;Pant's journey is the perfect blend of pain, patience, and persistence.

The Indian wicketkeeper batter was at the peak of his Test career when a tragic car accident changed everything in December 2022. Driving from New Delhi to Roorkee, Pant met with a fatal crash that resulted in a triple ligament tear in his right leg.

“You never know how strong you are until being strong is your only choice – Bob Marley”. For Rishabh Pant, this wasn’t just a quote; it became his career reality. The Indian wicketkeeper batter was at the peak of his Test career when a tragic car accident changed everything in December 2022. Driving from New Delhi to Roorkee, Pant met with a crash that resulted in a triple ligament tear in his right leg. Pant underwent a complex reconstructive knee surgery and spent over 400 days in intense rehabilitation, comprising walking and physiotherapy. He took baby steps to ensure he was back to normal and most importantly, the hope to don the Indian jersey again kept him going. Also Read | Best fielder in Tests? Joe Root one catch shy of overtaking Rahul Dravid's long-standing record Day 450 of his recovery journey saw him mark his return in the IPL 2024 against Punjab Kings (PBKS), where he ran his first run. Just five days later, on Day 455, he smashed a 32-ball half-century against Chennai Super Kings (CSK), showing glimpses of the old Pant. Shortly, he made a return to international cricket, featuring for India in the T20 World Cup 2024 group-stage match against Ireland. But the biggest twist in his comeback came on June 29, 2024. In a tense ICC T20 World Cup final against South Africa, with the opposition needing less than a run-a-ball, Pant opted for a time-delay tactic after the 16th over to give India a crucial and stopped ongoing momentum for South Africa. The clever move helped India regain momentum, and they went on to win the match by seven runs, lifting the trophy under the leadership of then-skipper Rohit Sharma. Additionally, Pant was nominated for the prestigious 2025 Laureus World Sports Awards, which recognises the most inspiring sports stories across the globe. However, not everything was fruitful for him. The Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024 between Australia and India in Australia turned out to be forgettable for him. He managed just 255 runs with one fifty, averaging 28 in nine innings, far less than his 2021 heroics, where he was India’s top scorer, famously hitting the winning runs at the Gabba and ending Australia’s 32-year unbeaten streak in Brisbane. In the Champions Trophy 2025, he was part of India’s victorious squad, while in the IPL 2025 Auction, he made headlines again after being bought by the Lucknow Super Giants for a whopping Rs 27 crore ($3.8 million). But the season didn’t go well as LSG failed to make the playoffs and Pant could only manage 269 runs in 14 games, averaging below 24. Then came June 24, 2025, a day that will go down in the history books. Pant became the first Indian wicketkeeper to score twin centuries in a Test match in England, smashing 134 in the first innings and 118 in the second at Headingley. On Day 4, he sealed his legacy with this record-breaking feat, marking the peak of his comeback. Pant's journey is the perfect blend of pain, patience, and persistence.

The Indian wicketkeeper batter was at the peak of his Test career when a tragic car accident changed everything in December 2022. Driving from New Delhi to Roorkee, Pant met with a crash that resulted in a triple ligament tear in his right leg.

From car accident to creating history - When life bowled a bouncer, Rishabh Pant hit a century

The Test match between India and England is equally balanced as the play continues on the fifth and final day (Jun 24). The players from both teams were seen wearing black armbands to pay respect to Dilip Doshi. The former Indian cricketer passed away at the age of 77 on Monday (Jun 23) and BCCI also paid a tribute to him. Doshi played for India in 33 Tests from 1979 to 1983.&nbsp;India and England players wearing black armbands Both teams are wearing black armbands on the fifth day of the match to pay tribute to Dilip Doshi, the former Indian cricketer. In addition to wearing the black armbands, the players from both India and England observed a minute silence before the start of the days play.&nbsp;Who was Dilip Doshi? Dilip Doshi was a left-arm spinner who made his debut for India in 1973. He played 33 Test matches for the country between 1979 and 1983. During his Test career, he took 114 wickets at an average of 30.71. This included six five-wicket hauls and four instances where he took four wickets in an innings.&nbsp;Doshi also played in 15 One-Day Internationals (ODIs), taking 22 wickets at an average of 23.81. In first-class cricket, he had a remarkable career, playing 238 matches and picking up 898 wickets at an average of 26.58, including 43 five-wicket hauls.&nbsp;He passed away in London, while the Indian team was in Leeds for the first Test against England. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has also expressed profound grief and sorrow at the demise of former India cricketer and left-arm spinner, Mr. Dilip Doshi.&nbsp;Coming back to the match, England still need about 350 runs to win. Although chasing such a big target on the final day of a Test is usually very difficult, England’s recent form in Test cricket suggests that it could be possible. Their attacking style of play, known as 'Bazball', has made such chases looks easy. This means that Indian bowlers led by Jasprit Bumrah will have to bowl well to stop English batters.

Players from both the teams are wearing black armbands during the fifth day of play in the first Test at Headingley in Leeds on Tuesday (June 24). 

The Test match between India and England is equally balanced as the play continues on the fifth and final day (Jun 24). The players from both teams were seen wearing black armbands to pay respect to Dilip Doshi. The former Indian cricketer passed away at the age of 77 on Monday (Jun 23) and BCCI also paid a tribute to him. Doshi played for India in 33 Tests from 1979 to 1983. India and England players wearing black armbands Both teams are wearing black armbands on the fifth day of the match to pay tribute to Dilip Doshi, the former Indian cricketer. In addition to wearing the black armbands, the players from both India and England observed a minute silence before the start of the days play. Who was Dilip Doshi? Dilip Doshi was a left-arm spinner who made his debut for India in 1973. He played 33 Test matches for the country between 1979 and 1983. During his Test career, he took 114 wickets at an average of 30.71. This included six five-wicket hauls and four instances where he took four wickets in an innings. Doshi also played in 15 One-Day Internationals (ODIs), taking 22 wickets at an average of 23.81. In first-class cricket, he had a remarkable career, playing 238 matches and picking up 898 wickets at an average of 26.58, including 43 five-wicket hauls. He passed away in London, while the Indian team was in Leeds for the first Test against England. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has also expressed profound grief and sorrow at the demise of former India cricketer and left-arm spinner, Mr. Dilip Doshi. Coming back to the match, England still need about 350 runs to win. Although chasing such a big target on the final day of a Test is usually very difficult, England’s recent form in Test cricket suggests that it could be possible. Their attacking style of play, known as 'Bazball', has made such chases looks easy. This means that Indian bowlers led by Jasprit Bumrah will have to bowl well to stop English batters.

Players from both the teams are wearing black armbands during the fifth day of play in the first Test at Headingley in Leeds on Tuesday (June 24).&nbsp;

Who is Dilip Doshi? India, England players wear black armbands in remembrance of ex-India spinner

The ongoing first Test match between India and England in Headingley, Leeds has seen several records being broken. One of the biggest achievements is that for the first time ever India scored five centuries (four players) in the same Test match. Besides this, many other records have also been set. Rishabh Pant has become the top Asian wicketkeeper-batter in England, while Jasprit Bumrah is now the leading wicket-taker among Asian bowlers in SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia). On the England side, Joe Root matched a long-standing record set by former Indian legend Rahul Dravid, he equaled Dravid’s record for the most catches in Test cricket after taking a catch to dismiss Shardul Thakur off Josh Tongue’s bowling on day 4 (Jun 23) at Headingley.Also Read - <a href="Shah Rukh Khan picks two star Pakistani players for his Knight Riders team, check their names inside">Shah Rukh Khan picks two star Pakistani players for his Knight Riders team, check their names inside</a>Both Root and Dravid have taken 210 catches in Test matches, Root reached this mark in 154 Tests, while Dravid did so in over 160 Tests, achieving the milestone back in October 2012.&nbsp;Just behind them is Sri Lanka’s Mahela Jayawardene with 205 catches. Australia’s Steve Smith and South Africa’s Jacques Kallis have each taken 200 catches in their Test careers.&nbsp;Root’s catch of Shardul also helped him equal Alastair Cook’s record for the most catches in Test matches between India and England.&nbsp;Cook took 38 catches in 30 Tests against India, while Root now has 38 catches from 31 Tests in these matchups. Sunil Gavaskar is next on this list with 35 catches, followed by Dravid with 30, and Virat Kohli with 25 catches.&nbsp;In the World Test Championship (WTC), which has entered its 2025-27 cycle, Root has taken 102 catches in 65 Tests. Only Steve Smith has more catches in WTC history — with 104 catches in 102 innings.&nbsp;Most catches in Tests<ul><li>Joe Root (England) - 210</li><li>Rahul Dravid (India) - 210</li><li>Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka) - 205</li><li>Steve Smith (Australia) - 200</li><li>Jacques Kallis (South Africa) - 200</li></ul>

In the World Test Championship (WTC), which has entered its 2025-27 cycle, Root has taken 102 catches in 65 Tests. Only Steve Smith has more catches in WTC history — with 104 catches in 102 innings.

The ongoing first Test match between India and England in Headingley, Leeds has seen several records being broken. One of the biggest achievements is that for the first time ever India scored five centuries (four players) in the same Test match. Besides this, many other records have also been set. Rishabh Pant has become the top Asian wicketkeeper-batter in England, while Jasprit Bumrah is now the leading wicket-taker among Asian bowlers in SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia). On the England side, Joe Root matched a long-standing record set by former Indian legend Rahul Dravid, he equaled Dravid’s record for the most catches in Test cricket after taking a catch to dismiss Shardul Thakur off Josh Tongue’s bowling on day 4 (Jun 23) at Headingley. Also Read - Shah Rukh Khan picks two star Pakistani players for his Knight Riders team, check their names inside Both Root and Dravid have taken 210 catches in Test matches, Root reached this mark in 154 Tests, while Dravid did so in over 160 Tests, achieving the milestone back in October 2012. Just behind them is Sri Lanka’s Mahela Jayawardene with 205 catches. Australia’s Steve Smith and South Africa’s Jacques Kallis have each taken 200 catches in their Test careers. Root’s catch of Shardul also helped him equal Alastair Cook’s record for the most catches in Test matches between India and England. Cook took 38 catches in 30 Tests against India, while Root now has 38 catches from 31 Tests in these matchups. Sunil Gavaskar is next on this list with 35 catches, followed by Dravid with 30, and Virat Kohli with 25 catches. In the World Test Championship (WTC), which has entered its 2025-27 cycle, Root has taken 102 catches in 65 Tests. Only Steve Smith has more catches in WTC history — with 104 catches in 102 innings. Most catches in Tests Joe Root (England) - 210 Rahul Dravid (India) - 210 Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka) - 205 Steve Smith (Australia) - 200 Jacques Kallis (South Africa) - 200

In the World Test Championship (WTC), which has entered its 2025-27 cycle, Root has taken 102 catches in 65 Tests. Only Steve Smith has more catches in WTC history — with 104 catches in 102 innings.

Best fielder in Tests? Joe Root one catch shy of overtaking Rahul Dravid's long-standing record

&nbsp;Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has been reprimanded for showing on-field dissent in the ongoing Headingley Test against England. Pant, who became just the second wicketkeeper-batter to score twin hundreds in the same Test was found guilty under ICC Code of Conduct, specifically Article 2.8 for showing dissent during field on Day 3 of the contest. As a result, he has been handed one demerit point and has accepted punishment without a formal hearing.&nbsp;<h2>Pant handed one demerit point</h2>The 27-year-old was found guilty of breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct, specifically Article 2.8, which deals with "showing dissent at an Umpire's decision during an International Match."&nbsp;According to an ICC release, the incident occurred in the 61st over of England's innings, when Harry Brook and Ben Stokes were at the crease. Pant was seen engaging in a discussion with the on-field umpires regarding the state of the ball. After the officials, using a ball gauge, ruled out the need for a replacement, Pant expressed his frustration by throwing the ball onto the ground in front of the umpires - an act that constituted dissent.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-ind-vs-eng-1st-test-rahul-joins-jaiswal-to-replicate-rare-feat-from-india-s-1936-test-against-england-1750691988956">IND vs ENG, 1st Test: Rahul joins Jaiswal to replicate rare feat from India's 1936 Test against England</a><h2>What happens to Pant after one demerit point?</h2>Under ICC rules, Level 1 breaches carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand and a maximum of a 50 per cent fine from a player's match fee along with one or two demerit points. However, Pant won’t serve any suspension and will continue to play a part in India’s tour of England. He will be available for the Edgbaston Test starting on July 2 with no more hearing on the incident.&nbsp;&nbsp;As things stand, England need 358 more runs to win the Headingley Test on the final day having closed Day 4 at 21/0. India on the other hand will fancy their chances as well with the bowling firepower they have at their disposal as the attack will led by Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna.

Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has been reprimanded for showing on-field dissent in the ongoing Headingley Test against England.

Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has been reprimanded for showing on-field dissent in the ongoing Headingley Test against England. Pant, who became just the second wicketkeeper-batter to score twin hundreds in the same Test was found guilty under ICC Code of Conduct, specifically Article 2.8 for showing dissent during field on Day 3 of the contest. As a result, he has been handed one demerit point and has accepted punishment without a formal hearing. Pant handed one demerit point The 27-year-old was found guilty of breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct, specifically Article 2.8, which deals with "showing dissent at an Umpire's decision during an International Match." According to an ICC release, the incident occurred in the 61st over of England's innings, when Harry Brook and Ben Stokes were at the crease. Pant was seen engaging in a discussion with the on-field umpires regarding the state of the ball. After the officials, using a ball gauge, ruled out the need for a replacement, Pant expressed his frustration by throwing the ball onto the ground in front of the umpires - an act that constituted dissent. ALSO READ | IND vs ENG, 1st Test: Rahul joins Jaiswal to replicate rare feat from India's 1936 Test against England What happens to Pant after one demerit point? Under ICC rules, Level 1 breaches carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand and a maximum of a 50 per cent fine from a player's match fee along with one or two demerit points. However, Pant won’t serve any suspension and will continue to play a part in India’s tour of England. He will be available for the Edgbaston Test starting on July 2 with no more hearing on the incident. As things stand, England need 358 more runs to win the Headingley Test on the final day having closed Day 4 at 21/0. India on the other hand will fancy their chances as well with the bowling firepower they have at their disposal as the attack will led by Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna.

Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has been reprimanded for showing on-field dissent in the ongoing Headingley Test against England.

IND vs ENG, 1st Test: Rishabh Pant handed one demerit point by ICC for showing on-field dissent

From Joe Root to Steve Smith, here are five crickters who have the most catches in Test cricket.

From Joe Root to Steve Smith, here are five cricketers who have the most catches in Test cricket. The list also includes legendary players like Rahul Dravid, Mahela Jayawardene and Jacques Kallis.&nbsp;

5 players with most catches in Test cricket - Only 1 Indian in the list

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5 players with most catches in Test cricket - Only 1 Indian in the list