The Times of India

A Karachi teenager named Adam Gilchrist grabbed attention after smashing 117 off 108 balls in Pakistans Under-17 school cricket tournament, helping Kamran Public School win by 172 runs. His cricket-loving father named him after Australian legend Adam Gilchrist, but the young left-handed wicketkeeper-batter idolises Sri Lankan great Kumar Sangakkara and hopes to follow in his footsteps.

Roston Chase showcased a stunning performance with the ball, leading the West Indies to triumph over India in the second T20I. Claiming three wickets for only 24 runs, he dramatically influenced the match's result. Despite India amassing 249 runs, Shai Hope and Sherfane Rutherford forged a critical partnership that shifted the momentum in favor of the West Indies, sparking debates about the balance between bat and ball in the sport.

Former India coach and commentator Ravi Shastri surprised fans by sharing a picture with world-famous DJ Calvin Harris behind the decks in Athens. Shastri joked, Little bit of Calvin, little bit of Harris and a whole lot of DJ magic! The reason for their meeting remains unclear, though speculation suggests it may have been a private celebration.

Manchester United recorded their worst league start in nearly 40 years after drawing 1-1 with Tottenham, collecting just six points from six matches. Bryan Mbeumo put United ahead before Dominic Solanke equalised in stoppage time, despite Tottenham playing with 10 men. Spurs manager Roberto De Zerbi praised his team's fighting spirit, while Michael Carrick lamented Uniteds failure to secure victory.

Virender Sehwag draws parallels between his explosive batting style and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's fearless gameplay. The 15-year-old prodigy has made waves in T20Is, showcasing an impressive strike rate and accumulating runs effortlessly. Sehwag emphasises that age should take a backseat to performance at higher levels of cricket, especially with seasoned competitors like Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma vying for opening positions.

Brendan Allen is looking to extend his three-fight winning streak against Christian Leroy Duncan as he continues to push for a UFC middleweight title shot. The American talks about a proposed fight with Dricus du Plessis that fell through, why he prefers to stay active and what he needs to do to get closer to the belt.

India head coach Gautam Gambhir addresses the team's bowling concerns after the defeat against West Indies in the T20I clash. Gambhir discusses India's inability to defend 250, the impact of dew and flat pitches, Shivam Dube's role in the batting order, and the need to keep improving against dangerous opponents. He also credits the West Indies batters for their match-winning performance and explains India's flexible approach to batting in T20 cricket.

Wasim Jaffer has raised eyebrows over Yashasvi Jaiswals late venture into wicketkeeping practice as he gears up for the Ranji Trophy. Jaffer pointed out the difficulty of mastering wicketkeeping, particularly without foundational training. He recommends that Jaiswal focus on his batting skills instead, especially since he aims to secure a spot on India's white-ball teams.

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar questioned India's bowling choices after their six-wicket defeat to the West Indies in Ranchi. He felt Mayank Yadav or Arshdeep Singh should have bowled the 18th over instead of Axar Patel. Gavaskar also suggested Kuldeep Yadav would have been a better option than Shivam Dube earlier, as India failed to defend 249 runs.

Mayank Yadav finished with three wickets in three overs but conceded 36 runs at an economy rate of 12.00. Despite his early strikes, India failed to defend 249 as the West Indies chased down the target to win by six wickets.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay honoured the state's 2026 Chess Olympiad medallists, distributing Rs 60 lakh among five recipients. D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa received Rs 15 lakh each, while Savitha Shri, R Vaishali and captain Srinath Narayanan were awarded Rs 10 lakh each. The state also launched its Dream Olympics 2036 scheme to support athletes with training and nutrition costs.

The West Indies chased down a target of 250 in just 18.3 overs to register their highest successful T20I chase against India and level the five-match series 1-1. Shai Hope scored an unbeaten 102, while Sherfane Rutherford made 84 to lead the visitors to victory.

Former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson criticised Gautam Gambhir for frequently changing Indias playing XI and batting order, saying it affects team consistency. However, he praised Gambhir for backing players like Sanju Samson. Meanwhile, West Indies defeated India by six wickets after chasing 250, with Shai Hope scoring an unbeaten 102 to level the five-match T20I series at 1-1.

Australia's 18-member squad has an average age of around 32.6, with only three players under 30.

Hope and Sherfane Rutherford turned the match on its head with a 120-run stand for the fourth wicket. Rutherford smashed 84 off 37 balls, while Hope remained unbeaten on 102 off 45 as the West Indies chased down India's 250-run target with nine balls to spare.

Sahibzada Farhan made a remarkable debut as captain, scoring 89 runs and guiding Pakistan to an impressive win over Sri Lanka, successfully chasing down 183. The aggressive pairing with Maaz Sadaqat shone through, sealing victory with seven balls left in the first T20I. Sri Lanka had set a competitive stage, thanks to Lahiru Udara's 91 runs. The anticipation builds for the upcoming matches scheduled in Rawalpindi.

India showcased their batting prowess against the West Indies, amassing an unprecedented T20I total of 249 runs. The highlight of the match was Sanju Samson, who electrified the crowd with an explosive 82 runs from 41 balls. Significant input from Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer, alongside Tilak Varma's not-out 44, fortified India's position.