‘The truth is…’ Bazball failure epic can’t hide as Ashes elephant in room laid bare — UK View

In a thrilling victory over England at The Oval, India secured a draw in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series and prompted Sunil Gavaskar to praise Shubman Gill's captaincy potential and criticize player workload concerns. Gavaskar backed Gill as a future all-format captain, commending his leadership and hunger for big scores, while also emphasizing players' duty to prioritize representing their country over personal concerns, citing Rishabh Pant and Mohammed Siraj as examples of commitment and selflessness. Despite Jasprit Bumrah's limited participation in the Test series due to fitness management, Gavaskar stressed the importance of players prioritizing national duty over personal comfort, urging them to embody the dedication exhibited by soldiers at the border. Full Article

The India vs England Test series ended with a bang as Mohammed Siraj's stunning Day 5 spell shifted the Player of the Series award from Shubman Gill to himself, according to former India cricketer Dinesh Karthik. Despite Gill's outstanding performance throughout the series, Siraj's crucial 5-wicket haul on the final day impressed the opposition coach Brendon McCullum, who praised Siraj's energy and game-changing abilities, ultimately leading to a dramatic change in his vote for the award. Full Article

In the 16th game of the Malaysia T20 Championship 2025, Putrajaya will face Sarawak at Selangor Turf Club on 5th August at 12:00 PM IST. Putrajaya holds the fourth spot in Group B with one win, while Sarawak is at the bottom with three losses. Both teams aim to improve their standings with Putrajaya looking to build on their win and Sarawak striving to reverse their losing streak. Full Article