Nottingham Forest boosted their chances of staying in the Premier League with a convincing 3-1 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Monday. The defeat badly hurt Chelsea’s hopes of qualifying for next season’s UEFA Champions League.
India captain Shreyas Iyer has expressed confidence in teenage batsman Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ahead of the T20I series against Zimbabwe, believing he has learned from his challenging international debut. Iyer also urged his young squad to play fearlessly, while Sooryavanshi affirmed his confidence despite recent setbacks.
Former India batter Hanuma Vihari criticized Shubman Gill's captaincy after India's 27-run ODI loss to England at Lord's. Vihari questioned the decision to field only five bowlers and omit Kuldeep Yadav, stressing the need for experienced match-winners for the ODI World Cup.
French Grandmaster Alireza Firouzja won the fourth Chennai Grand Masters title, securing 4.5 points after drawing with Indian GM Arjun Erigaisi in the final round. Reigning world champion D Gukesh had a disappointing campaign, finishing last in the elite tournament.
India captain Shreyas Iyer reflects on the team's recent winless tours of England and Ireland, stating the difficult phase strengthened the squad. He urges his team to play with an attacking mindset ahead of their three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe, emphasizing quick adaptation to new conditions.
Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh lauded teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as an "unbelievable" talent for his fearless approach, recalling his IPL debut six. Harbhajan also shared Sachin Tendulkar's career advice on focus, which he now imparts to young players.
England secured a 2-1 ODI series victory over India, their first since 2018, with Joe Root named Player of the Series and returning to the ICC ODI Batting Rankings top 10 at No. 8. Ben Duckett also climbed to joint-19th after a record-breaking knock at Lord's.
