2nd Test: Shubman Gill sets new record for highest Test score by an Indian captain at Edgbaston

IANS | July 3, 2025 7:08 PM

Birmingham, July 3 (IANS) Shubman Gill has etched his name into the history books with a remarkable innings at Edgbaston, Birmingham, rewriting records previously held by Indian greats. On Day 2 of the second Test against England, Gill surpassed Virat Kohli’s seven-year-old record for the highest Test score by an Indian captain at the venue. Kohli’s 149, scored during the 2018 Test at Edgbaston, was regarded as one of the finest knocks by an Indian captain on English soil. But Gill, with his unbeaten 168, has now set a new benchmark.

2nd Test: Gill unbeaten on 168, Jadeja makes 89 as India reach 419/6 at lunch

IANS | July 3, 2025 6:01 PM

Birmingham, July 3 (IANS) Skipper Shubman Gill continued to be serene in his knock to be unbeaten on 168, his highest Test score, while Ravindra Jadeja supported him well with a fine 89 as India reached 419/6 in 110 overs at lunch on Day Two of the second Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at Edgbaston on Thursday.

Pakistan can visit India for Hockey Asia Cup: Sports Ministry sources

IANS | July 3, 2025 5:24 PM

New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) Amid the growing uncertainty over Pakistan's participation in the upcoming Men's Hockey Asia Cup in India next month, the Sports Ministry sources have confirmed that their team will be allowed to cross the border for the continental tournament.

Dal Lake to host Khelo India Water Sports Festival in August

IANS | July 3, 2025 5:05 PM

New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) The first-ever Khelo India Water Sports Festival will be held at Srinagar’s iconic Dal Lake from August 21-23. The announcement was made by the Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, here on Thursday.

Premier League, Liverpool 'devastated' by tragic passing of Diogo Jota at 28

IANS | July 3, 2025 4:33 PM

Liverpool, July 3 (IANS) Premier League and Liverpool said they were "devastated" to hear the news of Portugal and Red's forward Diogo Jota's demise in a tragic car accident in Spain on Thursday. According to a BBC report, Jota's brother, Andre Silva, who is also a professional footballer with Portuguese second-tier club Penafiel, also died in the accident, which took place in the Spanish province of Zamora.