Virat Kohli, in his first public interview since the Bengaluru stampede, compared the pressure of playing at Wimbledon to an India-Pakistan World Cup clash. Speaking to Star Sports’ Vijay Amritraj at Centre Court, Kohli said, “It’s not as intimidating on the cricket field unless it’s an India-Pakistan World Cup game.” The former India captain praised tennis players for their composure, calling Centre Court pressure “tremendous.” Kohli attended the Djokovic-De Minaur Round of 16 match with wife Anushka Sharma. Having retired from Tests and T20s, Kohli will now focus on ODIs, though India has no scheduled matches until October. (PC: News18)

Tennis legend Novak Djokovic thanked Indian cricket star Virat Kohli for calling him a "gladiator" during his dramatic fourth-round Wimbledon win over Alex de Minaur. After losing the first set, Djokovic staged a stunning comeback to win 1-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4. Kohli praised the Serb’s resilience in an Instagram story, prompting Djokovic to reply, “Thank you for supporting.” Djokovic, now in his 16th Wimbledon quarterfinal, is chasing a record-equaling 8th title at the All England Club. The duo share mutual admiration, with Djokovic once saying, “I started to play cricket” after watching Indian players. He now faces Italy’s Flavio Cobolli next. (PC: India Today)

Following a heavy 336-run defeat at Edgbaston, England have requested a livelier pitch at Lord’s for the 3rd Test against India starting July 10. Coach Brendon McCullum wants more bounce and pace to aid returning pacers Jofra Archer and Gus Atkinson. Archer, who last played a Test in 2021, is set for a comeback after injury struggles. Atkinson, recovering from a hamstring issue, also returns to the squad. McCullum said, “Jofra is looking fit and strong.” India leveled the series 1-1 in Birmingham, and a spicy surface at Lord’s may set up a thrilling encounter for the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. (PC: NDTV)          

Novak Djokovic reached his 16th Wimbledon quarterfinal on Monday, defeating Alex de Minaur 1-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4. The Serbian star finally broke what he jokingly called the “Federer curse” — a streak of never winning a match when Roger Federer was in the stands. Federer watched from the Royal Box as Djokovic rallied from a set down. "It’s probably the first time I’ve won with him watching," Djokovic said. The two legends shared a moment of mutual respect, delighting fans. Djokovic will now face Italy’s Flavio Cobolli. His win came after a gritty comeback in a match lasting over three hours. (PC: India Today)

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma were spotted at Wimbledon 2025, watching Novak Djokovic’s Round of 16 match. Djokovic beat Australia’s Alex de Minaur after losing the first set. Kohli praised Djokovic on Instagram, saying, “Business as usual for the gladiator.” The Indian cricketer recently retired from Tests and T20Is and is now in London after winning the IPL with RCB. He congratulated Team India for their Edgbaston win, praising captain Shubman Gill and bowlers Siraj and Akash. Kohli will next play in India’s ODI series against Australia in October, continuing his career in the 50-over format. (PC: AFP)

Australia captain Pat Cummins criticised the Edgbaston pitch after India’s big 336-run win over England in the second Test. “Who would want to be a bowler over there?” he said, calling it one of the flattest pitches in England. Shubman Gill, who was Player of the Match, also blamed the Dukes’ ball. “It gets soft too quickly. It’s hard for bowlers,” he said. England captain Ben Stokes said the pitch behaved like a sub-continent wicket. With the series now level at 1-1, the third Test will be played at Lord’s on July 10. Bowlers hope for better support from pitch and ball. (PC: AP)

Tennis legend Roger Federer was seen in the Royal Box at Wimbledon on July 7, watching Novak Djokovic’s fourth-round match against Alex de Minaur. Federer, an eight-time Wimbledon champion, was joined by his wife, Mirka. The Centre Court crowd gave him a warm welcome. Federer looked stylish in a purple blazer and sunglasses. England cricket stars James Anderson and Joe Root were also present. On court, Djokovic lost the first set but made a strong comeback in the second. Earlier this week, cricket legend Brian Lara also visited and said he would choose Aryna Sabalenka as his dream doubles partner. (PC: Reuters)

India captain Shubman Gill delivered a historic performance at Edgbaston, scoring 269 and 161 in two innings to total 430 runs — the most by any Indian in a single Test match. He led India to a 336-run victory over England, levelling the five-Test series 1-1. Gill surpassed Virat Kohli’s 254, Sachin Tendulkar’s 241, and even edged past Rahul Dravid and Sunil Gavaskar in key records. His aggregate is second only to Graham Gooch's 456 in Test history. Gill’s total of 585 runs in the first two Tests is the highest for an Indian captain after two matches. (PC: BCCI )

Wimbledon 2025 Enters Its Thrilling Second Week, With Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner, And Iga Swiatek Leading The Day 8 Centre Court Action. Djokovic Faces Alex De Minaur As He Chases An Eighth Wimbledon Crown. World No.1 Sinner Meets Former Semi-Finalist Grigor Dimitrov, While Swiatek Battles Denmark’s Clara Tauson On No.1 Court. Teen Stars Mirra Andreeva And Emma Navarro Also Clash In A Key Women’s Singles Match. In Doubles, India’s Yuki Bhambri And Robert Galloway Take On Fourth Seeds Marcel Granollers And Horacio Zeballos For A Quarter-Final Spot. Veteran Marin Cilic And American Ben Shelton Also Headline Key Matches Across Outer Courts. (PC: India Today)

A video of an England fan serenading India’s Akash Deep outside Edgbaston has gone viral, as the pacer’s 10-wicket haul helped India crush England by 336 runs in the 2nd Test and level the series 1-1. The fan sang a spoof of The Beatles’ “Let It Be,” replacing the lyrics with “Akash Deep, Akash Deep, Bowling England Out, Akash Deep.” The gesture won hearts online. Akash Deep dedicated his stellar performance to his sister, who is battling cancer, saying, “Her picture came to mind every time I held the ball.” His strategic bowling dismantled Joe Root and Harry Brook with precision.