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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.
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.
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.