Ahead of the third Test match between India and England, here are the top rivalries you need to know (Pic: File Pic)
09 July,2025 11:42 AM IST | Sujay ShivalkarThe former India captain hailed the players' performances in the Birmingham Test, saying it was heartening to see youngsters step up and deliver a win. One of the key rivalries to watch in the third Test will be between India’s lead pacer Jasprit Bumrah and England stalwart Joe Root
09 July,2025 12:42 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentIndia batting coach Sitanshu Kotak says pitch for third Test against England seems tougher for batters
09 July,2025 07:52 AM IST | R KaushikSmriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues and Amanjot Kaur have so far shouldered India’s batting, and they would welcome stronger support from these two experienced campaigners
09 July,2025 07:56 AM IST | PTIThe two European giants last faced each other in a last 16 Champions League clash in 2022 which Madrid won 3-2 on aggregate en-route to clinching their 14th UCL title
09 July,2025 08:00 AM IST | AFPBilson Lakra (7th, 19th, 23rd minute) scored a fine hat-trick for the table-toppers while Binay Nag (31st, 33rd min) netted a brace and Sushil Ekka (44th) and Sahil Gupta (41st) added a goal each
09 July,2025 08:08 AM IST | A CorrespondentWorld No. 1s Sinner and Sabalenka survive close shaves; Italian gets walkover into quarters after losing two sets, while Belarusian rallies from a set down to enter semis
09 July,2025 08:05 AM IST | AFPThe DPL 2025 auctions saw as many as 520 players go under the hammer, with other top buys including Nitish Rana, who was picked up by the West Delhi Lions for Rs 34 lakh, and Prince Yadav, who joined the New Delhi Tigers for Rs 33 lakh
07 July,2025 05:27 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentMcLaren rejected Piastri’s request over the radio for the team to cancel out the effect of the penalty by asking the drivers to swap places. It would have put the Australian driver back into the lead and potentially deprived Norris of an emotional first home win
08 July,2025 08:26 AM IST | AP | PTIThe top three finishers at the World Women’s Chess Cup will qualify for the prestigious Candidates’ tournament
08 July,2025 08:24 AM IST | PTIYou gave me a unique path and a thousand stories to tell. You gave me a beautiful family and moments that I will carry forever in my heart
08 July,2025 06:55 AM IST | IANSBriton Norris (226 points) returned to a rapturous reception from his home fans as he moved to within eight points of Piastri (234 points) in the drivers’ standings
07 July,2025 08:16 AM IST | AFPJasprit Bumrah’s career record is already among the game’s elite, with 210 wickets in just 46 Tests at an average under 20. India’s team combination for Lord’s remains undecided, though skipper Shubman Gill has confirmed Bumrah will slot back in, likely at the expense of Prasidh Krishna
09 July,2025 10:58 PM IST | London | mid-day online correspondentReflecting on his heroic 155 against Australia at the same ground during the 2023 Ashes, Stokes was quick to brush aside any nostalgia. “That was two years ago, so pretty over that now,” Stokes remarked at the pre-match press conference
09 July,2025 10:50 PM IST | London | mid-day online correspondentVirat Kohli came in the middle of the fundraiser and was clearly the showstopper, having also spoken about his bond with Shastri, who was the head coach when Kohli took the Test team to new heights
09 July,2025 07:05 PM IST | London | mid-day online correspondentSpeaking at Yuvraj Singh’s YouWeCan Gala event in London, Kohli lauded Shastri’s impact on his personal journey and the team’s rise to the top of the Test rankings. "If I wasn't working with him, what happened for us in Test cricket would not have been possible," said the 36-year-old
09 July,2025 06:48 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe five-match series is locked at 1-1 the moment and heading into the third Test, England are hoping to add some spark into their bowling attack with the long-awaited comeback of Archer, who had been laid low by multiple injuries in recent years
09 July,2025 04:58 PM IST | London | mid-day online correspondentMitchell Starc is set to become the second Australian pacer after Glenn McGrath and the 16th player overall from his nation to achieve the feat
09 July,2025 02:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentFinn Allen was the fifth leading run-scorer at the Major League Cricket event prior to his injury and smashed a superb 151 for the Unicorns in their opening match against Washington Freedom in Oakland
09 July,2025 02:20 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSkipper Ben Stokes, who has been labelled as the current top all-rounder, has been struggling to deliver performances against a young Team India. With the bat, the left-hander has not been able to score many runs
09 July,2025 02:20 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentShubman Gill has registered the scores of 269 and 161 runs in two innings of the second Test match. Earlier in the first match, the right-hander scored 147 and eight runs, respectively
09 July,2025 02:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
Team India captain Rohit Sharma opened up about his emotional journey to cricketing success, crediting his parents—especially his father—for the sacrifices they made to help him reach the top. Speaking from the heart, Rohit recalled the intense years of grinding through Under-19 cricket, Ranji Trophy, Duleep Trophy, and Irani Trophy before finally making it to the Indian team. He shared how his father stood by him through every struggle, watching closely as his career unfolded. Interestingly, Rohit revealed that while his world record 264 in ODI cricket barely got a reaction from his father, it was his red-ball cricket achievements that truly made his father proud
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The Madrid court found Ancelotti guilty of defrauding the Spanish state of approximately 1 million euros (1 million dollars) in 2014 and 2015. Prosecutors had pursued a far steeper penalty, seeking up to four years and nine months in prison across two counts of tax fraud
09 July,2025 10:12 PM IST | Madrid | mid-day online correspondentThe tragic accident, which also claimed the life of Jota’s younger brother, André Silva, occurred on July 3. According to a statement by the Civil Guard, investigators are analysing the tyre marks left on the road, which suggest that Jota may have been driving at a speed beyond the legal limit
The accident took place near the team’s hotel in the vicinity of St Gallen. An ambulance promptly arrived at the scene to attend to the driver of the other vehicle involved in the collision. No players or staff from the Welsh team sustained any injuries
Earlier in the day, the Indian team breezed past El Salvador with a commanding 235-226 victory in the quarterfinals. The trio’s consistency across ends ensured they never let the momentum slip, laying the foundation for a shot at gold. They will now face 10th seeds Chinese Taipei in the title clash scheduled for Saturday
09 July,2025 10:39 PM IST | Madrid | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
