India and England clash at Lord’s for the 3rd Test of the Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy. India, buoyant after a dominant 336‑run win at Edgbaston, welcome back Jasprit Bumrah, while England recall Jofra Archer after a four‑year hiatus. The Lord’s pitch appears greener than in Leeds and Birmingham, likely favoring pacers. India’s batting, led by captain Shubman Gill’s red‑hot form, dominates the narrative; their bowling attack, with Bumrah, Siraj and Akash Deep, looks fierce. England, meanwhile, seem bruised and anxious, their Bazball philosophy under scrutiny. Expect a gripping contest India seem poised to wrap it up by Day 4. (PC: BBC, Al Jazeera & India Today)

India captain Shubman Gill produced a sensational performance in the second Test at Edgbaston, scoring 269 and 161—totaling a rare 430 runs—to lead India to a commanding 336‑run victory over England . His monumental effort made him only the fifth cricketer in Test history to surpass 400 runs in a single match and the second-ever to record a double century and a 150 in the same Test . Gill’s run haul propelled him from 23rd to a career‑high No. 6 in the ICC Test batting rankings . Meanwhile, England’s Harry Brook ascended to world No. 1, overtaking Joe Root . The emphatic win marked India’s first victory at Edgbaston in 19 attempts and set the tone for the rest of the series. (PC: X)    

Tennis star Jannik Sinner missed a practice session after hurting his elbow in a match against Grigor Dimitrov at Wimbledon. Fans were worried, but his coach Darren Cahill said there’s “nothing serious” and Sinner is ready to play in the quarterfinals against Ben Shelton. Sinner had an MRI scan and then did light training indoors. Meanwhile, Carlos Alcaraz easily beat Cameron Norrie to reach the semifinals. Taylor Fritz also made it to the semifinals after a tough win over Karen Khachanov. The winner between Sinner and Shelton will play Novak Djokovic or Flavio Cobolli in the next round. (PC: HT)

On Wimbledon 2025 Day 10, Novak Djokovic, Iga Swiatek, and Jannik Sinner aim for semi-final berths. Djokovic faces Italy's Flavio Cobolli as he chases a record 25th Grand Slam, warning against underestimating the 22nd seed. Swiatek, eyeing her best Wimbledon run, plays Liudmila Samsonova, riding momentum and comfort on grass. Top seed Jannik Sinner, though battling an elbow injury, takes on 10th seed Ben Shelton, who seeks his first Wimbledon semi-final. Sinner advanced after Grigor Dimitrov’s retirement but remains uncertain about his fitness. All matches are crucial as The Championships move toward a thrilling climax at the All England Club. (PC: India Today)

Indian prodigy D. Gukesh and world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen squared off for their third rapid/blitz encounter at the SuperUnited Rapid & Blitz in Zagreb on July 6, 2025. The game, featuring the Ruy Lopez Berlin Defense, concluded in just 14 moves and 1 minute 4 seconds, with both agreeing to a threefold repetition draw—Gukesh retained 5:10 and Carlsen 4:45 on the clock . Carlsen, previously in "survival mode," was “surprised” by the swift end . This draw sealed their head‑to‑head score at 1‑1‑1 in Zagreb. Carlsen went on to win the event overall; Gukesh finished a strong third. (PC: The Indian EXPRESS)

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is now valued at ₹1.58 lakh crore (USD 18.5 billion), a 12.9% rise from last year, says a report by Houlihan Lokey. The league’s brand alone is worth USD 3.9 billion. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), the 2025 champions, is the most valuable team at USD 269 million. Mumbai Indians is second, while Chennai Super Kings dropped to third. Punjab Kings saw the biggest growth—up 39.6%. The IPL 2025 final got over 67.8 crore views on Jio Hotstar. “IPL sets new records in sports business,” said Harsh Talikoti from Houlihan Lokey. (PC: BCCI)

Aryna Sabalenka has become the second woman since 2000, after Serena Williams, to reach 10 Grand Slam semi-finals in just 11 appearances. She achieved this milestone after defeating Laura Siegemund in a hard-fought Wimbledon quarter-final. Sabalenka lost the first set but fought back to win 4-6, 6-2, 6-4. Despite Siegemund’s tricky grass-court tactics, Sabalenka adapted her game to secure the win. The world number one showed strength and determination under pressure. This record places her alongside Serena Williams, one of tennis’s greatest players, marking a major achievement in Sabalenka’s rising career. She now advances to her third Wimbledon semi-final. (PC: Getty Images)

Spanish police believe Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota, 28, was driving a rented Lamborghini Huracán at high speed when it suffered a tyre blowout while overtaking another vehicle on the A‑52 near Cernadilla, Zamora, early on 3 July. The car veered off-road, collided with a barrier, burst into flames, and both Jota and his brother André Silva, 25, died at the scene. Investigators cite evidence from tyre marks and possible speeding well above the 120 km/h limit. Experts also point to poor road conditions and recent similar accidents at the same location. The final technical report will be submitted to a court in Puebla de Sanabria. (PC: People.com)

Jasprit Bumrah is poised to return for the third Test between India and England after a rigorous training session at the nets. After being rested for the second Test to manage workload, Bumrah bowled extensively at full tilt under the supervision of the coaching staff. His sharp rhythm and intensity were evident, suggesting full fitness. Bumrah's return will bolster India’s bowling attack, which struggled without him. With the series currently level, his inclusion is expected to provide a significant edge. The team management is reportedly satisfied with his recovery and fitness level, and an official announcement confirming his return is likely soon.(PC: PTI)

Wimbledon 2025 quarterfinals begin with defending champion Carlos Alcaraz facing Britain’s Cameron Norrie. Alcaraz aims to become the fifth man in the Open era to win three straight titles. Top women’s seed Aryna Sabalenka, unbeaten in the tournament so far, meets Germany’s Laura Siegemund, chasing her first Wimbledon crown. In other ties, Taylor Fritz takes on Karen Khachanov, having never beaten the Russian, while Amanda Anisimova battles Grand Slam veteran Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova. Sabalenka called Wimbledon “her dream,” while Norrie hopes to rally home support. The matchups promise high drama as stars fight for a spot in the semi-finals. (PC: News18)