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.

India captain Shubman Gill may face legal trouble after wearing a Nike vest during the Edgbaston Test, despite Adidas being the official kit sponsor of Team India under a five-year BCCI contract signed in 2023. Cameras captured Gill wearing the competitor’s apparel while declaring the second innings on Day 4, sparking social media concerns over a potential breach of contract. The BCCI’s deal with Adidas mandates exclusive rights for all match and training gear. While Gill delivered a record-breaking performance with scores of 269 and 161, his off-field attire could now attract disciplinary scrutiny from the cricket board. (PC: BCCI)

Indian pacer Akash Deep dedicated his 10-wicket haul at Edgbaston to his sister, Akhand Jyoti Singh, who is battling third-stage cancer. In an emotional interview with Aajtak, Jyoti revealed she told him, “Don’t worry about me, do well for India,” before the England tour. Akash supported her throughout the IPL 2025, visiting her in hospital while playing for Lucknow Super Giants. Jyoti praised his love and sense of responsibility, calling him the pillar of the family. Akash, who has taken 25 wickets in 8 Tests, told her, “Everything I have is for my sisters and my family.” (PC: India Today)

India crushed England by 336 runs in the second Test at Edgbaston, with captain Shubman Gill scoring 430 runs and Akash Deep claiming 10 wickets. Sachin Tendulkar called Gill’s innings “Shublime” and praised the team’s “tremendous” effort. Sourav Ganguly said, “India win without Bumrah… can’t be better,” while hailing Gill’s leadership. VVS Laxman lauded Gill’s “poise” and called it “a great start to your captaincy.” Akash Deep’s fiery spell dismantled England’s top order, with Mohammed Siraj also shining. India’s first Test win at Edgbaston has levelled the series 1-1. Bumrah is expected to return for the Lord’s Test. (PC: BCCI)

Indian captain Shubman Gill addressed criticism after India’s emphatic 336-run win over England in the 2nd Test at Edgbaston. Following fielding errors in the first Test, Gill said, “We’re not going to drop that many catches every match.” He praised the bowlers, especially Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep, for their discipline and effort. “Our bowling and fielding were tremendous,” Gill added, lauding Prasidh Krishna’s role too. On his own form, he said he felt “comfortable” and hoped his contributions would help win the series. Gill also expressed excitement about leading India at Lord’s, calling it an “honour and dream.” (PC: BCCI)