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De Villiers Questions India's Strategy on Bumrah's Playing Time Amidst England Test Series

England vs India: Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers said India should have managed Jasprit Bumrah's workload better and had him ready to play all five Tests in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.

Jaiswal Aims to Shatter Dravid's 26-Year-Old Test Record in England

ENG vs IND: Yashasvi Jaiswal can become the fastest Indian to 2000 Test runs in the second Test starting July 2 at the Edgbaston in Birmingham.

1983 World Cup Victory: Sachin Tendulkar Reveals How Kapil Dev's Triumph Inspired a Cricket Legend

On June 25, 1983, Kapil Dev's India achieved an improbable victory against the West Indies, securing their first ICC World Cup. This historic win at Lord's dramatically altered India's cricketing trajectory, inspiring a generation, including a young Sachin Tendulkar. The veteran shared a touching account of the same on his X handle.

Rishabh Pant's Fearless Batting Revolutionizes Test Cricket: Greg Chappell Draws Adam Gilchrist Comparison

Greg Chappell lauded Rishabh Pant's explosive batting in the recent Test match against England, comparing his game-changing impact to that of former Australian cricketer Adam Gilchrist. Pant's twin centuries at Headingley, a feat matched only by Andy Flower previously, showcased his fearless approach and ability to keep bowlers on their toes.

Pant Climbs to Career-Best in ICC Test Rankings; Bumrah Retains Top Bowling Spot, Root Still Leads Batters

Rishabh Pant's historic twin centuries at Headingley propelled him to seventh in ICC Test rankings, while Ben Duckett's stellar performance secured him eighth position. Shubman Gill climbed to 20th after a century. Jasprit Bumrah remains the top Test bowler. In T20Is, Michael Levitt and Brandon McMullen made significant gains, reflecting the growing competitiveness in international cricket.

Chess Sensation: 9-Year-Old Indian Prodigy Holds Magnus Carlsen to Draw in Online Tournament

Nine-year-old Aarit Kapil drew against world champion Magnus Carlsen in an online chess tournament, showcasing his impressive skills. While Aarit competed in Georgia, V Pranav secured first place in the 'Early Titled Tuesday' event. Carlsen also achieved a historic 2900 rating in freestyle chess, surpassing his previous classical peak and demonstrating his dominance in the chess world.

Nitish Rana Set for Delhi Return After Disappointing Uttar Pradesh Stint

Nitish Rana moved to Uttar Pradesh in 2023, and after a disastrous season, he is likely to return to Delhi. Rana had an underwhelming IPL 2025 with the Rajasthan Royals, who bought the southpaw for a whopping Rs 4.20 crore in the IPL auction.