Ravi Shastri has praised Virat Kohli, calling him the most influential player of the last decade. Shastri, the former India head coach, made the statement in a recent video on X. He also named Jasprit Bumrah as the bowler he'd least like to face. Shastri reminisced about his career, highlighting his World Cup win.

Ravichandran Ashwin has refuted a fabricated quote circulating online, falsely attributing a controversial statement to him regarding India-Pakistan matches in the World Championship of Legends (WCL) and the Asia Cup. The fake post alleged Ashwin linked financial interest to the cancellation of the WCL match and the continuation of the Asia Cup fixture.

Lionel Messi, suspended from a recent Inter Miami game, created a buzz at Coldplay's Miami concert. The crowd erupted in "Messi!" chants upon seeing him on the video board, briefly turning the concert into a football celebration. This moment highlighted Messi's global popularity, blending his sporting fame into American pop culture.

India's remarkable draw at Old Trafford against England not only kept the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy hopes alive but also slightly bolstered their position in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 standings. Centuries from Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja, and Washington Sundar helped India salvage a draw after conceding a massive first-innings lead.

Ravindra Jadeja's defiance of a draw offer ignited the final day of the fourth Test, where India salvaged a hard-fought draw against England. Despite Ben Stokes' handshake offer, Jadeja, completed his century and Washington Sundar followed suit . Shubman Gill, Gautam Gambhir, and Alastair Cook supported the India allrounder's call to push on.

Rishabh Pant has been ruled out of the final Test against England due to a foot fracture sustained during the fourth Test, where he bravely batted through the pain to score a half-century. Coach Gautam Gambhir lauded Pant's courage, sparking debate about injury replacements in Test cricket, a proposal opposed by England captain Ben Stokes.

India's batting prowess shone brightly in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, securing a draw in the fourth Test at Old Trafford and rewriting record books. Washington Sundar's century contributed to India equaling their record of 11 centuries in a series, matching their 1978-79 feat against West Indies. The team also set a new record with seven 350-plus totals, surpassing Australia's previous best.

Rishabh Pant achieves a milestone. He is the first visiting wicketkeeper to score 1,000 Test runs in England. He reached the landmark during the 4th Test against England at Old Trafford. Pant surpassed MS Dhoni's previous record. His unbeaten innings has provided stability to India. India stands at 197/3. Cricket fans and experts are praising Pant's achievement.

The controversial inclusion of Sai Sudharsan in place of Karun Nair sparked debate, with Mohammad Kaif criticising Shubman Gill's decision. Sudharsan was seen engrossed in a book before his batting opportunity arose following KL Rahul's dismissal. India faced pressure after quick wickets, relying on Sudharsan and Rishabh Pant to build a substantial total, reaching 149/3 at tea.

Liam Dawson marked a sensational Test return after 2,928 days, immediately impacting the India vs England series by claiming Yashasvi Jaiswal as his first wicket in eight years. His beautifully flighted delivery showcased his evolved bowling skills, earning praise from Ravichandran Ashwin. Dawson's comeback adds depth to England's attack, reigniting their fight and inspiring fans with his perseverance.