Indian cricketer, world-class batsman and former India captain
England faces India in a decisive bilateral ODI as they attempt to rebound from a World Cup semi-final loss. The series emphasizes England’s unknowns in the 50-over format while India’s veteran lineup tests England’s bowling and middle-order resilience.
India has defeated England by 270 runs in the one-off women’s Test at Lord’s, with Kranti Gaud’s five-wicket haul and Yastika Bhatia’s century guiding a dominant performance. England’s Tammy Beaumont and Heather Knight retire after the match, while Sophie Ecclestone posts England’s first Test fifty.
England have won the decider of the ODI series after Joe Root's 99 not out helped them chase, with Bumrah out for India and Tongue back for England. The series had seen changes in both sides ahead of the deciding match.
England has clinched a 2-1 ODI series triumph over India at Lord’s, with Jos Buttler’s explosive finish and Harry Brook’s form underpinning victory. India’s Rohit Sharma produced a scintillating 138, but Jacob Bethell’s late intervention in the chase helped England defend 360 for seven. Root’s 74 and Curran’s all-round impact also shape a dramatic conclusion to the series.
Sir Garfield Sobers has died at 89 in Barbados. A legendary West Indies all-rounder, Sobers transformed cricket with his batting, bowling and fielding. Tributes describe him as the greatest all-rounder and a symbol of Caribbean excellence.
In Guwahati, Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma star as India chase a record 406 after West Indies post 405-7. Gill makes 223*, Sharma 101, Kaul and others contribute as India win by eight wickets, sealing a 2-0 series lead.
India has secured a 19-run win over Pakistan to seal the men’s cricket gold at the Asian Games, posting 211-6 and restricting Pakistan to 192-6. Abhishek Sharma led the charge with a 61 while Tilak Varma finished with a rapid 51 not out. Hasan Nawaz’s 96 kept Pakistan’ hopes alive, but the chase fell short.