IND vs ENG: Dinesh Karthik reveals conversation with Virat Kohli, likens him with Gill
Dinesh Karthik revealed a conversation with Virat Kohli where Kohli stated that Test captaincy brought out his best batting. Karthik drew a parallel with Shubman Gill, who expressed a similar sentiment about prioritizing the team’s needs over individual performance after becoming captain. Karthik believes Gill’s captaincy mindset, combined with his skill and technique, positions him for success.
IND vs ENG Test: Shubman Gill’s India rediscover the swagger
India defeated England at Edgbaston. Captain Shubman Gill challenged England’s ‘Bazball’ strategy. Gill expressed confidence in his team. He highlighted their adaptability. Ben Stokes admitted the pitch favored India. Gill’s leadership and India’s resilience were key. The victory shifted the series’ momentum. India aims to maintain this advantage. The upcoming Lord’s Test is highly anticipated.
‘Cricket not as intimidating as the Centre Court’: Virat Kohli on Wimbledon experience
Virat Kohli, attending Wimbledon, expressed that playing cricket, even in packed stadiums, is less intimidating than competing on Wimbledon’s Centre Court. He highlighted the immense pressure tennis players face, especially in crucial matches and praised their composure, fitness, and mental fortitude. Kohli drew parallels to the India-Pakistan World Cup games, acknowledging the intense pressure in both sports.
IND vs ENG | Trauma & triumph: Ailing sister hails Akash Deep’s heroics
Akash Deep’s remarkable 10-wicket haul against England was made even more poignant by the revelation of his sister’s battle with stage three colon cancer. Akhand Jyoti Singh, diagnosed in April 2025, shared how Akash supported her during her treatment while playing in the IPL.
Kerala govt seeks $1.1 billion in compensation from MSC over oil spill
A man shows plastic pellets, that have been washing ashore ever since a Liberian-flagged container ship MSC ELSA 3 sank off the Kerala coast. | Photo Credit: – Kerala has sued Swiss-based Mediterranean Shipping Company and sought $1.1 billion in compensation after one of its container vessels sank and leaked fuel into the Arabian Sea in May. The high court
Samsung acquires US-based health tech company Xealth
The South Korean company did not disclose the value of the transaction [File] | Photo Credit: REUTERS Samsung Electronics said on Tuesday it had signed an agreement to acquire Xealth, a U.S.-based healthcare platform, as part of its efforts to expand its mobile healthcare services business. The South Korean company did not disclose the value of the transaction. Samsung said
How Trump’s trade war is upending the global economy
U.S. President Donald Trump reacts next to a portrait of former U.S. President Ronald Reagan during a press conference in the Oval office | Photo Credit: NATHAN HOWARD February 1 – Trump imposes 25% tariffs on Mexican and most Canadian imports and 10% on goods from China, demanding they curb the flow of fentanyl and illegal immigrants into the United
India-US trade deal: India targetting July 8 deadline but can extend to August 1 if deal specifics don’t suit
Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Reuters The August 1 deadline for U.S. tariffs is for countries that have received letters from U.S. President Donald Trump, and so India is still operating under the July 8 deadline, according to Indian government sources, who added that a mini deal with the US could be announced “in a day
Varun Aaron says, ‘have not mustered up those numbers in a whole series…Shubman Gill has done it in just four innings,’ comparing to other greats | Cricket News
There were questions raised about Shubman Gill when he took over the leadership from Rohit Sharma. Not only just about his captaincy, but his record in England was quite average with the bat. However, two games into the series, the entire narrative has changed as the young Indian skipper scored three centuries from four innings and also after losing the
Tearful Grigor Dimitrov retires hurt while 2 sets up vs Jannik Sinner; Wimbledon is 5th straight Grand Slam Bulgarian has quit injured now | Tennis News
Grigor Dimitrov’s wretched luck in Grand Slams continued as for the fifth time in as many Majors, the Bulgarian was forced to retire mid-way through a game due to an injury. The one at the ongoing Wimbledon — a pectoral injury — was perhaps the most painful one for Dimitrov, he was leading by two sets (6-3, 7-5, 2-2) against
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw’s father dies at 81
Daulal Vaishnaw, father of Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw passed away today morning, July 8, at AIIMS Jodhpur due to critically ill for the past few days. He was 81 years old. In an official statement, AIIMS Jodhpur said, “It is with profound sorrow that we inform you of the demise of Hon’ble Railway Minister’s father, Shri Daulal Vaishnaw, today on
When, Where and How to Watch?
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh (SL vs BAN) 3rd ODI Live Cricket Score Streaming Online: With the fate of the series on the line after both teams won one game each, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh face off in the third and final One-Day International at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on today. Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh follow live score: Watch here
Dinesh Karthik recalls anecdote on retirement when Ravi Shastri said, ‘Don’t bother coming in the next Test, you are done’ | Cricket News
Dinesh Karthik has always been under the shadow of MS Dhoni. While he has had his fine moments in his career, it has been a case of being in and out of the team regularly. Even as MS Dhoni retired from the longer format, it was Wriddhiman Saha who has been given the bulk of the opportunities. However, in 2018,
‘Asli kahaani yeh hai’: Irfan Pathan explains with video analysis why Akash Deep’s wicket-taking delivery to Joe Root was not a no ball | Cricket News
There has been plenty of chatter about the ball from Akash Deep that sent Joe Root packing in the second India vs England Test at Edgbaston. Root was dismissed for just six runs in the second innings with the game on the line. Root’s dismissal meant that England were left in dire straits, slumping to 50/3. England ended up at
Earthquake in Assam: Quake of magnitude 4.1 hits Karbi Anglong district
Earthquake in Assam: An earthquake measuring 4.1 on the Richter scale struck Karbi Anglong district in Assam on Tuesday morning, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) reported. According to the NCS, the tremor occurred at 9:22 am IST, at a depth of 25 km, with its epicentre located at 26.51°N latitude and 93.15°E longitude. Image: Representational From Pixabay Source link
Ben Stokes faces his greatest challenge as captain before Lord’s Test, says Mike Atherton | Cricket News
England’s captain Ben Stokes faces his biggest challenge yet as a leader on how to motivate his players for the Lord’s Test after the huge loss at Edgbaston, writes Michael Atherton, the former captain. “In the three years that Ben Stokes has captained England, it is hard to think that he has faced a sterner challenge than over the next
Geoff Boycott slams England: Zak Crawley was ‘awful’, ‘can’t get better’ and Woakes is ‘past his sell-by-date’ | Cricket News
Geoffrey Boycott fired England, and in particular, their opener Zak Crawley and new-ball bowler Chris Woakes. So miffed was Boycott with Crawley that he wrote that “don’t think he can change or get better’ and also noted that the 36-year old Woakes is past his expiry date as a bowler. “I don’t think he can change or get better. Batting
Markets trade marginally higher after muted start
Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty were trading marginally higher in the morning trade on Tuesday after a weak beginning as investors stayed on the sidelines ahead of the formal announcement of a trade deal with the U.S. Rally in Asian markets and fresh foreign fund inflows also helped markets recover the early lost ground, analysts said. After a muted
Vishy Anand grades Gukesh after Norway Chess: ‘He deserved a D, but I’ll give him a B… he got a lot of answers correct’ | Chess News
The youngest world champion in history, Gukesh Dommaraju, has had an interesting few months after ascending to the world champion’s throne last December by defeating Ding Liren. The 18-year-old almost won the prestigious Tata Steel chess event in Wijk aan Zee before losing to Praggnanandhaa in a tie-break in what was his first tournament as the reigning world champion of
Rupee rises 22 paise to 85.72 against U.S. dollar in early trade
The rupee rose 22 paise to 85.72 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on the back of fall in global crude oil prices and a weaker greenback. FII inflows and a positive domestic equity market further boosted the local unit, according to forex traders. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 85.75 against the US dollar before
Adani Power completes acquisition of Vidarbha Industries Power Ltd, aims for 30,670 MW capacity by 2030
Image used for representation purpose only,. | Photo Credit: Dado Ruvic Adani Power Ltd. (APL) has completed the acquisition and resolution plan implementation of Vidarbha Industries Power Ltd. (VIPL) for INR 4,000 crore, according to a release issued by the company on Tuesday (July 8,. 2025) morning. VIPL operates a 2×300 MW coal-fired power plant in Butibori, Nagpur district, Maharashtra.
Heat Alert in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry: RMC forecasts sharp temperature spike, urges precautions
The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has issued a heat advisory for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal, warning of a sharp rise in temperatures over the next few days due to strong westerly winds in the lower troposphere. According to the RMC, dry weather will prevail across most of the state this week, with maximum temperatures expected to climb by 2
Apple’s top AI executive Ruoming Pang leaves for Meta: Report
Meta invested in Scale AI in a deal that valued the data-labeling startup at $29 billion and brought in its 28-year-old CEO Wang [File] | Photo Credit: REUTERS Apple’s top executive in charge of artificial intelligence models, Ruoming Pang, is leaving the company for Meta Platforms, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citing people with knowledge of the matter. Pang, manager
Indian MMF sector should tap the potential in “affordable synthetic fashion”, says study
The rising mid-income populations across Africa, South East Asia, and Latin America has led to a growth in demand for performance-driven, climate-adapted, and cost-sensitive apparel that the Indian manmade fibre (MMF) sector can tap, study shows. Representational image. | Photo Credit: Reuters The rising mid-income populations across Africa, South East Asia, and Latin America has led to a growth in
Aryna Sabalenka vs. Laura Siegemund odds, prediction: Expert reveals free 2025 Wimbledon quarterfinal picks
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka will try take care of business against unseeded Laura Siegemund in the 2025 Wimbledon women’s quarterfinals on Tuesday morning. Sabalenka has faced a tiebreak in three straight matches, but she has not dropped a set this tournament. She is facing one of the surprises of the tournament in Siegemund, who has also won four matches