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Yuvraj’s Legacy, Ajay’s Vision: The World Championship of Legends returns – World News Network
Co-owned by Bollywood star Ajay Devgn, the World Championship of Legends (WCL) is set for fierce competition as six legendary cricketing nations--India, Australia, England, South Africa, Pakistan, and West Indies--lock horns, each represented by teams packed with cricketing stalwarts.
Tendulkar, Jay Shah laud India’s dominance after historic Edgbaston win – World News Network
India's triumph not only levelled the five-match series 1-1 but also marked their first-ever Test win at Edgbaston, Birmingham. The emphatic nature of the win drew widespread acclaim, particularly for skipper Shubman Gill, who scored 269 and 161 in the two innings to lead from the front, and Akash Deep,…
“It shows temperament, skill and, importantly, the fitness level”: Anjum Chopra reflects on Shubman Gill’s historic Birmingham outing – World News Network
She felt Gill performed stupendously and showed temperament, skills and fitness level in his innings. Gill led from the front following his memorable 269(387) in the first innings and then topped it up with a flamboyant 161(162) in his second turn to rewrite the history books on the fourth day…
“Perception of technique, people changes after every match, series…”: Gill following historic Birmingham masterclass – World News Network
Gill's historic combo of double ton and century was a key for India's win, as he posted massive scores of 269 and 161 across both the innings.
“The middle order wasn’t able to capitalise to the tune they were supposed to”: Anjum Chopra on Indian Women’s 5-run defeat against England in 3rd T-20 – World News Network
She emphasised that a backwards step immediately puts the team in a position where they have to catch up, leading to an increasing run rate if they fail to capitalise.
India’s historic win at Edgbaston: Gill hails Akash Deep’s spell as turning point – World News Network
Akash Deep returned with phenomenal match figures of 10/187 (4/88 and 6/99), breaking Chetan Sharma's long-standing record (10/188) of the best bowling figures by an Indian in a Test match in England.