Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif alleged that England’s Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer deliberately targeted Jasprit Bumrah with bouncers during the 3rd Test at Lord’s. Kaif, speaking on his YouTube channel, said England’s plan was to injure Bumrah if they couldn’t dismiss him as India pushed for an unlikely win. Bumrah supported Ravindra Jadeja with a gritty 54-ball stay before India lost the Test by 22 runs. Anil Kumble has urged India to play Bumrah in Manchester despite plans to rest him, warning that without him, India risks losing the series. England lead 2-1 in the five-Test contest. (PC: HT)

The Karnataka government has blamed Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Virat Kohli’s video appeal for the fatal June 4 stampede in Bengaluru that killed 11 people during the IPL victory parade. In its High Court report, the government said RCB ignored police denial of permission and promoted the event through public invitations. Kohli’s video, inviting fans, caused a crowd surge of over 3 lakh people. Confusion over last-minute entry rules triggered panic. Authorities cited poor planning, lack of coordination, and abrupt changes. Judicial inquiries, FIRs, and disciplinary action have been initiated. Compensation has been announced for victims’ families. (PC: India Today)

Pakistan's ex-cricketers Basit Ali and Kamran Akmal have questioned Ravindra Jadeja’s batting strategy during India’s narrow 22‑run defeat at Lord’s on July 16, 2025. They suggested Jadeja, with over 130 runs in lower‑order partnerships, should have adopted Javed Miandad’s tactic of targeting boundaries at the end of overs when batting with tail‑enders like Bumrah and Siraj . Basit scorned, “Was this Jadeja’s first Test?” while Akmal echoed that Jadeja could have “struck a few sixes” rather than ceding momentum . They argued a bolder intent might have swung the result in India’s favor. (PC: PTI)  

King Charles III met India’s men’s and women’s cricket teams during their England tour and showed a personal touch by asking fast bowler Akash Deep about his sister’s cancer treatment. BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla said Charles had detailed knowledge about the players. Akash Deep had earlier dedicated his Edgbaston performance to his sister, who is battling stage 3 cancer. King Charles also consoled Mohammed Siraj after India’s narrow 22-run defeat at Lord’s. The Indian players appreciated the monarch’s warmth and humility during the meeting. India trails England 2-1 with two Tests remaining in the ongoing series. (PC: India Today)

BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla has dismissed rumors that the cricket board pressured Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli into retiring from Tests. He emphasized the board’s policy: “we never tell any player to retire” and confirmed both legends made the decision independently, aiming to open opportunities for younger talent while continuing in ODIs . The announcement ends speculation, reiterating respect for their vast contributions. Shukla also noted India’s Test fortunes remain strong under Shubman Gill’s leadership, despite the absence of these senior players. (PC: BCCI)    

King Charles III hosted India’s men’s and women’s cricket teams at Clarence House, praising their fighting spirit in the Lord’s Test. The King revealed he had watched the highlights of India’s narrow 22-run defeat and called Mohammed Siraj’s dismissal “quite unfortunate.” India captain Shubman Gill said, “He asked about our last batter and said it was really unlucky.” Gill appreciated the King’s warmth, adding the team hopes for better results in the coming Tests. Ravindra Jadeja’s valiant 61 not out almost pulled off a remarkable chase. The fourth Test resumes in Manchester on 23 July after an eight-day break. (PC: BCCI)

Australia bowled out West Indies for just 27 runs in Jamaica, securing a 176-run victory and a 3-0 series sweep. This is the West Indies’ lowest Test total in 70 years and the second-lowest in Test history. Mitchell Starc took 6-9, completing his 100th Test with 402 career wickets. Scott Boland claimed a hat-trick to finish the hosts’ innings. The Windies were chasing 204 but collapsed within 12.5 overs. Captain Roston Chase admitted the performance was “heartbreaking.” The two sides will now play a five-match T20 series starting July 21 in Jamaica. (PC: BBC)

England clinched a thrilling 22-run win over India in the third Test at Lord’s, taking a 2-1 series lead. Jofra Archer, inspired by Sourav Ganguly’s iconic 2002 shirt-waving moment, delivered a match-winning spell, dismissing Rishabh Pant and Washington Sundar. Ben Stokes revealed Archer mistook the NatWest final for the 2019 World Cup anniversary, adding humor to the drama. Ravindra Jadeja’s unbeaten 61 kept India in the chase, but England’s seamers prevailed. Stokes and Archer shared ten wickets, with Shoaib Bashir sealing the win. Stokes, fresh off injury, led from the front and was named Player of the Match. The fourth Test begins July 23 in Manchester. (PC: Reuters & The Times of India)

India’s narrow 22-run defeat to England in the third Test at Lord’s left cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly heartbroken. Chasing 193, India collapsed for 170 despite Ravindra Jadeja’s unbeaten 61 and gritty partnerships with Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj. Ganguly praised Jadeja’s fight, calling it a “Test to be won,” while Tendulkar lauded the trio’s resilience, saying “So near, yet so far.” England now lead the five-match series 2-1. The loss stung deeply, given India’s strong performances across all three Tests. Jadeja’s valiant stand and Siraj’s emotional exit captured the spirit of a team that refused to back down. (PC: X/@BCCI)

India captain Shubman Gill clashed with England’s Zak Crawley during the Lord’s Test, sparking a fiery exchange. Crawley’s deliberate time-wasting in the final over of Day 3 provoked Gill, who hurled abuse and sarcastically signaled for a replacement. Ben Duckett joined the fray, escalating tensions. England responded with heightened aggression on Day 4, surrounding Gill with verbal taunts before dismissing him cheaply. Stuart Broad credited Gill’s actions for firing up England, especially Jofra Archer and captain Ben Stokes. India’s chase faltered, ending in a 22-run defeat. Broad praised England’s intensity, calling it the most charged-up performance he’d witnessed in years. (PC: Reuters)