India managed to only level scores with England before they were bowled out in the 1st innings at Lord’s. Rahul got to his 2nd hundred at Lord’s while Rishabh Pant faced an agonizing exit, thanks to a run-out just before lunch. Meanwhile, in the India U19’s 1st Youth Test against England U19, skipper Ayush Mhatre slammed a century while Vaibhav Suryavanshi flopped. On that note, let’s take a look at the top headlines from July 12.
KL Rahul slams consecutive ton at Lord’s
KL Rahul has breached the triple figure mark for the second time in the ongoing series against England. The Indian opener played a calm and composed knock to get to 100 runs off 175 deliveries on Day 3 of ENG vs IND 3rd Test. Earlier in this series, Rahul had slammed a century in the 2nd innings of the Headingley Test. Read more here.
CSK to trade Rachin Ravindra?
Yet another trade rumour linking CSK has come to the fore, just weeks after reports claimed that the five-time champions were looking to rope in Sanju Samson. Weeks earlier, an expert had claimed that Ruturaj Gaikwad and co. were looking to trade a left-handed middle-order batter and an Indian off-spinner for an wicket-keeper opener. Now, another report claims that CSK are looking to let go of more players for other talents. Read more here.
Ayush Mhatre sizzles
Ayush Mhatre, the India U-19 skipper didn’t look the part during the entire ODI series vs England, that they won 3-2, but soon showed his class, when the Test series arrived. The 17-year-old CSK opener started the match with a bang, as he went on to record a ton against the opposition, on Saturday in Beckenham, during the first Test of the series. Read more here.
Hat-trick for Jadeja
Ravindra Jadeja once again came clutch for India with bat in hand on Day 3 at Lord’s. With the visitors having lost Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul in quick succession, Jadeja chipped in with a vital half century in the IND vs ENG 3rd Test. It was the veteran’s 3rd consecutive 50 in the India vs England series, helping claw at England’s score. Read more here.
Bumrah donates shoes to MCC museum
Jasprit Bumrah has donated the shoes he wore on Day 2 at Lord’s where he bagged yet another five-wicket haul. The veteran pacer clinched his 15th Test match fifer in IND vs ENG 3rd Test, rattling the England middle and lower order batters. Bumrah’s burst on Day 2 helped India reduce England to 387 runs at the end of their 1st innings. Read more here.
RCB, cops blamed for Bengaluru stampede
A judicial inquiry has squarely blamed the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), RCB, the Bengaluru Police, and event organiser DNA Entertainment for the deadly stampede in Bengaluru that left 11 dead and over 50 injured. The incident occurred a day after RCB ended their 18-year-wait to lift the IPL trophy. The inquiry, led by retired Justice John Michael D’Cunha, found “gross negligence and dereliction of duty” across the board. Read more here.
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