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Ben Stokes Draws Backlash for Handshake Controversy
- Ben Stokes offered a premature draw in the Manchester Test; Indian batters firmly declined.
- Stokes was seen snubbing handshakes with Jadeja and Sundar, sparking sportsmanship debates online.
- He played through significant pain with a swollen bicep tendon, risking missing the next Test.
- Stokes' aggressive yorkers targeted Rishabh Pant's fractured toe, drawing mixed reactions from fans.
- Social media alluded to the controversial 2019 World Cup final, calling it a “robbery” for New Zealand.
Squash Tour 2025-26 expanded to six cities as a boost to India's ambitions for 2028 Olympics
- The 2025-26 India Squash Tour spans six cities, including new hosts Delhi and Ahmedabad.
- Tour kicks off in Jaipur (August 4-8) and includes Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Ahmedabad, and Delhi.
- The Professional Squash Association-sanctioned Challenger events offer critical ranking points and prize money.
- Equal prize money will be awarded to men and women, with tournaments featuring a 24-player knockout format.
- The tour aims to raise India's profile and readiness ahead of squash’s 2028 Los Angeles Olympics debut.
Shubman Gill's 'Suicidal' Run Out Leaves India Reeling in 5th Test, Gavaskar Reacts Sharply
- Shubman Gill was run out for 21 after a risky single attempt in the 5th Test.
- The blunder occurred right after a rain break, disrupting India's progress against England.
- Sunil Gavaskar harshly called Gill’s decision “suicidal,” questioning his judgement at a crucial moment.
- The dismissal broke a promising partnership and handed England key momentum on day one.
- Despite the mistake, Gill set a new record for runs by an Indian Test captain in a series.
Indian Cricket Team's Historic ICC Rankings Domination: Five Indian Players Hold No.1 Spots Across Formats
- India is ranked No.1 in ICC team rankings for Tests, ODIs, and T20Is as of July 2025.
- Five Indian players have earned the No.1 ranking across batting, bowling, and all-rounder categories in all three formats.
- Shubman Gill leads the ODI batting rankings, making him India's top performer in 2025.
- Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja top all-rounder rankings in T20Is and Tests, showing India's depth.
- Recent consistent team wins, including a T20 World Cup victory, underline India's total dominance.
India Fired Up to Force Series Equalizer in Thrilling 5th Test Clash at The Oval
- India enter the final Test at The Oval trailing 2-1, needing a win to level the series.
- Momentum favors India after a gritty Manchester draw, with Jadeja and Sundar scoring crucial centuries.
- England are without captain Ben Stokes due to a shoulder injury; Ollie Pope will lead instead.
- Pitch at The Oval appears green and lively, likely assisting seam bowlers, while weather forecasts suggest possible rain interruptions.
- Team selection drama: Jasprit Bumrah rests for workload management, Karun Nair set to strengthen India’s batting lineup.
Oval Pitch Curator Accused of Double Standards After Clash With Gambhir
- Oval curator Lee Fortis clashed with India head coach Gautam Gambhir, restricting pitch access to Indian staff.
- Fortis told Indian staff to stay 2.5 meters away from the pitch, sparking Gambhir's angry protest.
- Hours later, Fortis was seen on the same pitch with England coach McCullum and captain Ben Stokes.
- Viral photos of Fortis with England staff raised allegations of double standards and hypocrisy by the curator.
- India's team expressed frustration, with Shubman Gill criticizing the curator's behavior as disrespectful and unprecedented.