And with that, Shubman Gill-led young Team India capped off their 5-match T20I series against Zimbabwe with another resounding win. From Abhishek Sharma to Washington Sundar, there were quite a few positives for the World Cup champions. Apart from this, we even got to witness history as Spain upstaged England 2-1 in the UEFA Euros 2024 Final! Mikel Oyarzabal’s late strike crushed English hearts to take Spain to a record 4th title. The likes of Yuvraj Singh, MS Dhoni and Babar Azam were also amongst some eye-catching news on Sunday, July 14.
Yuvraj Singh against MS Dhoni?
Following leading India Champions to the WCL 2024 title, Yuvraj Singh revealed his all-time best XI, sparking debate among fans. The lineup features legends like Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma, but surprisingly excludes MS Dhoni. Yuvraj even named himself as the 12th man, fueling rumors of a past rift with Dhoni. This selection has surprised many Indian cricket fans who consider Dhoni an all-time great. Yuvraj instead chose Adam Gilchrist as his preferred wicket-keeper.
PCB denies NOC to Babar & Rizwan
Pakistan’s modern-day greats Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Afridi might miss the upcoming GT20 Canada due to the PCB withholding NOCs. The reason is two-fold. First, the PCB prioritizes workload management for centrally contracted players, and these stars have a busy upcoming season. Second, the ICC hasn’t sanctioned GT20 Canada yet, raising questions about the tournament’s importance. This absence will be a blow for the Vancouver Knights and Toronto Nationals who drafted these players.
Pakistan to boycott World Cup in India?
Tension brews between India and Pakistan over the 2025 Champions Trophy. Pakistan insists on hosting entirely within their borders, while India is hesitant to travel due to security concerns. The BCCI is proposing a hybrid model. Pakistan threatens to boycott the 2026 World Cup in India if they’re forced to accept a hybrid Champions Trophy. This ICC meeting in Colombo could determine the fate of the tournaments.
Gill-led India clinches 5th T20I easily!
Team India won the 5th T20I against Zimbabwe with a strong performance overall and Sanju Samson was the star, scoring his second T20I fifty. Batting first, he scored a composed 58 runs to set a solid target. With the bowlers taking wickets at regular intervals, Zimbabwe was restricted to 125 runs, sealing India’s victory. Shivam Dube bagged the Player of the Match, while Washington Sundar was adjudged the Player of the Series.
SPAIN ARE EUROS 2024 CHAMPS!
Spain etched their name in history books, defeating England 2-1 in the Euro 2024 final! A tight first half opened up after the break, with Nico Williams firing Spain ahead. England responded swiftly through substitute Cole Palmer. Just as extra time beckoned, Mikel Oyarzabal, another sub, popped up with the winner for La Roja. Spain dominated possession and chances, securing their record fourth Euro title. England’s wait for a major trophy continues.
Rodri – Best Player, Yamal – Best Youngster!
The individual awards were also scooped in by Spanish stars! Two days into his 17th year, Lamina Yamal was undoubtedly the breakout sensation of this season, deservingly bagging the Young Player of the Tournament award. However, the Best Player of the Tournament was none other than Rodri, who was the rock in Spain’s midfield. He controlled the tempo and even came up with a wonder strike against Georgia.
