India and England resumed their third Test at Lord’s on July 10, with England’s Ben Stokes winning the toss and opting to bat. India, fresh off a dominant Edgbaston win that levelled the series 1‑1, recalled Jasprit Bumrah for Prasidh. Bumrah and Akash Deep opened with disciplined spells, troubling Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley with early movement but without fortune. At stumps, England were 9/0. Shubman Gill, riding sensational form, including 269 and 161 in the second Test lost three tosses in a row yet retained confidence in bowling first. A green‑tinged Lord’s pitch and the slope promised seam opportunities. Sachin Tendulkar ceremonially rang the five‑minute bell to start play. (PC: Al Jazeera)

England’s skipper Ben Stokes won the toss at Lord’s on July 10, opting to bat first in the third Test, with both teams locked 1–1 in the five-match series. India, buoyed by their historic 336-run triumph at Edgbaston, welcome back Jasprit Bumrah, replacing Prasidh Krishna. India captain Shubman Gill, fresh off colossal innings (269 and 161), acknowledged morning conditions favored bowlers. England usher in Jofra Archer for his long-awaited return. The Lord’s pitch, sporting a grassy cover and famous slope, promises early seam movement. With rising temperatures and Dukes ball concerns, both sides brace for a captivating contest under summer skies. (PC: BCCI)

England captain Ben Stokes surprised many by choosing to bat first after winning the toss in the 3rd Test against India at Lord’s, London. This marked a tactical shift, as Stokes had chosen to bowl first in the previous two Tests. Even India skipper Shubman Gill admitted being "confused" by the decision. Jasprit Bumrah returned to India’s Playing XI, replacing Prasidh Krishna, while England brought back Jofra Archer for his first Test in four years, replacing Josh Tongue. With the five-match series tied 1-1, this Lord’s encounter holds key significance in the race for the series lead. (PC: NDTV)

India captain Shubman Gill is on the verge of making cricketing history during the ongoing England Test series. With 585 runs in just two matches, Gill is on track to break four world records—three of which are held by Sir Donald Bradman. He needs 225 more runs to surpass Bradman’s 810-run record for most runs in a Test series as captain, and 390 to break the overall record of 974 runs in a series. He could also become the fastest Test captain to reach 1,000 runs and equal Bradman and Clyde Walcott’s century tally. Three matches remain in the series. (PC: BCCI)

The 2025 Wimbledon men's singles semi-final lineup is set. Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, Italy’s Jannik Sinner, USA’s Taylor Fritz, and tennis legend Novak Djokovic will face off in the penultimate round. Fritz reached his first Wimbledon semi-final after defeating Lorenzo Musetti in straight sets. Sinner overcame Daniil Medvedev in a four-set thriller. Alcaraz showed dominance, beating Tommy Paul in four sets. Djokovic advanced after Alex de Minaur withdrew due to a hip injury. Djokovic, aiming for a record-extending Grand Slam tally, is the only remaining former Wimbledon champion. Fans now eagerly await the high-octane clashes set to decide the 2025 Wimbledon finalist. (PC: File Photo)

Day 11 of Wimbledon 2025 features two thrilling women’s semi-finals. World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka faces 13th seed Amanda Anisimova, who leads their rivalry 5-3. Anisimova, playing her first Wimbledon semi, returns after a mental health break and is in top form. In the second clash, five-time Grand Slam winner Iga Swiatek meets Olympic champion Belinda Bencic, who is making a strong comeback after maternity leave. Swiatek seeks her first Wimbledon final, having adapted well to grass. The day also includes the mixed doubles final and men’s doubles semi-finals, promising high drama and potential history at SW19. (PC: India Today)

Jasprit Bumrah and Jofra Archer are set to reignite their long-anticipated rivalry in the Lord’s Test on Thursday. Bumrah, now the world’s top-ranked Test bowler with 210 wickets at an average of 19.60, returns to the XI after a careful injury-managed comeback. Archer, playing his first Test since 2021 after battling elbow injuries, makes a highly emotional return to the red-ball format. Both quicks bring pace, menace, and narrative—Bumrah’s rocket-like rise contrasting Archer’s stop-start journey. Lord’s prepares for a blockbuster showdown, with over 30,000 fans expected to witness this clash of fast-bowling titans on cricket’s grandest stage. (PC: BCCI)

Novak Djokovic advanced to his 14th Wimbledon semi-final after defeating Italy’s Flavio Cobolli in four sets: 6-7(6-8), 6-2, 7-5, 6-4. The 24-time Grand Slam champion tied Chris Evert’s record of 52 Grand Slam semi-final appearances in the Open Era. The Serbian ace will now face World No. 1 Jannik Sinner, who beat Ben Shelton in straight sets. Djokovic praised 23-year-old Cobolli, calling him “one of the guys we’ll be seeing much more.” Djokovic hit 51 winners, overcoming early resistance and a late slip to seal the win after 3 hours and 11 minutes on Centre Court. (PC: India Today)

India captain Shubman Gill has amassed a staggering 585 runs in the first two Tests of the Anderson‑Tendulkar Trophy, including 269 and 161 at Edgbaston, propelling India to a 336‑run win and leveling the series 1–1. His 430‑run match haul places him among cricket’s elite and makes him only the fifth player in Test history to score over 400 runs in a single game. As skipper, he trails only Don Bradman’s 1936–37 record of 810 runs in a series as captain, requiring just 225 more runs across the remaining six innings to rewrite history. His form also challenges Bradman’s all‑time series record of 974 runs. (PC: Facebook)

India defeated England by six wickets with 18 balls to spare in the 4th T20I at Old Trafford, securing a 3–1 series victory—their first-ever T20I series win on English soil . England posted 126/7, with Sophia Dunkley’s 22 the top score, while India’s spinners Radha Yadav (2/15) and N. Shree Charani (2/30) restricted the hosts . In reply, openers Shafali Verma (31) and Smriti Mandhana (32) forged a 56-run powerplay stand, backed by contributions from Rodrigues (27*), ensuring a comfortable chase . Deepti Sharma also made history, becoming the leading women’s T20I spinner. Radha Yadav earned Player of the Match honors for her pivotal performance. (PC: Getty Images)