India face a key selection headache ahead of the 2nd Test at Edgbaston. Jasprit Bumrah is fully fit, bowled at full tilt in nets but India must decide if they’ll rest him under a pre‑planned rotation, perhaps relying on Siraj, Akash Deep and Prasidh Krishna. The spin pairing is under debate as Ravindra Jadeja is certain, but alongside him Washington Sundar offers batting depth, while Kuldeep Yadav brings attacking wrist‑spin. India also ponder dropping Shardul Thakur (just 16 overs at Leeds) in favour of youth like Nitish Kumar Reddy. Fielding errors at Leeds prompted position shifts keeping Jaiswal out of slips. England maintain an unchanged XI, confident from their Headingley comeback. (PC: Reuters & The Times Of India)

A security scare disrupted India’s preparations for the second Test against England at Edgbaston as players were told to stay indoors after a suspicious package was found at Centenary Square, Birmingham. Birmingham City Centre Police cordoned off the area and evacuated buildings as a precaution. The incident occurred just before 3 PM on Tuesday. Only 8 Indian players, including captain Shubman Gill, turned up for training while the rest stayed back. “Bumrah is available but the final decision will depend on the pitch,” Gill told reporters at the pre-match press conference. India trail 0-1 in the five-match series. (PC: BCCI)

India captain Shubman Gill said Jasprit Bumrah is available for the second Test against England at Edgbaston, starting July 2. “Bumrah is surely available, but we have to look into workload management,” Gill said at a press meet. Bumrah bowled 43.4 overs in the first Test, taking five wickets in the first innings. He will play only three out of five Tests in the series, as confirmed earlier. Gill said the team has not yet decided which games Bumrah will play. The final call will be taken after checking the pitch and team combination at the nets. (PC: AP)

British amateur Oliver Tarvet, world No. 733 and University of San Diego student, stunned Wimbledon by defeating Leandro Riedi 6‑4, 6‑4, 6‑4 in the first round. Although he earned £99,000 in prize money, NCAA rules limit his accepted winnings to $10,000 (£7,290), with the rest forfeited. Tarvet, 21, called for NCAA rules to be revisited, highlighting the financial strain on college players. He became the first British man qualifying through the tournament since 2017 and will face defending champion Carlos Alcaraz next. His achievement marks a historic moment and spotlights an ongoing debate over amateur status policies. (PC: The Sun)

Indian‑American Nishesh Basavareddy exited Wimbledon 2025 in straight sets after an intense opening match against Learner Tien on London’s sweltering Day 1. Basavareddy, leading 4–1 and 5–2 in the first set, even held multiple set points but couldn’t convert, losing it in a tiebreak. Under 32 °C heat possibly the hottest opener in tournament history, Tien seized control by winning 7‑6(5), 6‑3, 6‑2. Basavareddy, a 20‑year‑old Stanford data‑analysis student turned pro, admitted a poorly executed backhand drop shot and physical fatigue under pressure. He reflected that converting early chances might’ve changed the outcome. Tien, ranked No. 62, outperformed Basavareddy (No. 100) in all three matches. (PC: Sportskeeda)

India and England clash in the second Test of the Anderson‑Tendulkar Trophy at Edgbaston starting July 2, with a 1–0 lead for the hosts. Crucially, the toss looms large: overcast and moisture-heavy early conditions may favour the bowling side, while batting first under dry skies could prove advantageous. Historically, Edgbaston has produced mixed results with 19 wins for teams batting first and 23 for those bowling first. Notably, India have never won here since 1986 (7 losses, 1 draw), and past matches have seen par scores of roughly 302 in the first innings and 315 in the second, before the pitch flattens and favours spinners later on. (PC: Mint & Visit Birmingham)

Wimbledon’s Day 1 scorched its own record temperatures hit ~32 °C, eclipsing the previous ~29.3 °C from 2001, with fears of climbing even higher. Spectators sought shade, hydration, ice-packs and cooling scarves while staff rotated ball‑kids and prepared medical aid. Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz battled past Fabio Fognini in a five-set thriller, aided by ice towels and pausing play when a fan collapsed. Aryna Sabalenka and Madison Keys also advanced; several top seeds including Medvedev, Rune and Tsitsipas fell amid the intense heat. Organisers activated the heat‑rule (10‑minute breaks), distributed ice, and advised fans to wear hats, sunscreen and light clothing. (PC: AP News)

Wimbledon 2025 continues with top seeds Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner, and Iga Swiatek launching their title bids on Day 2. Djokovic faces France’s Alexandre Muller, aiming to reclaim dominance on grass after back-to-back Wimbledon final losses. Sinner, the World No. 1, begins against fellow Italian Luca Nardi, seeking to bounce back from a Roland Garros heartbreak. Swiatek, seeded 8th, meets Polina Kudermetova as she eyes her first semi-final appearance at Wimbledon. Britain’s Jack Draper and in-form Alexander Bublik also play today. Day 1 saw upsets and record heat, setting a tense tone for the tournament's early rounds. (PC: India Today)

India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir has decided to rest spearhead Jasprit Bumrah for the second Test against England at Edgbaston, as part of a planned three‑match workload rotation. In his place, Akash Deep, a 28‑year‑old right‑arm seamer with seven Tests and 15 wickets to his name, is set to join Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna in the pace attack. Bumrah, fresh from a five‑wicket haul at Headingley, was absent from bowling in nets and reportedly held a lengthy discussion with Gambhir. Arshdeep Singh appears unlikely to feature. This selection move deepens scrutiny of India’s seam unit after a collapse in the first Test’s second innings. (PC: NDTV Sports)

India’s selection for the second Test at Edgbaston remains uncertain. Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah may be rested to manage his workload, with a decision expected within 24 hours. This opens the door to at least two frontline seamers and the possibility of debutant all‑rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy replacing Shardul Thakur. India is also set to field two spinners, likely a combination of wrist‑spinner Kuldeep Yadav or batting all‑rounder Washington Sundar, alongside Jadeja. Fielding adjustments include moving Yashasvi Jaiswal out of gully after dropping multiple catches at Leeds. England, by contrast, have named an unchanged XI with Archer still sidelined. (PC: X/BCCI)