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Lhuan-dre Pretorious, 19, Shatters 61-Year-Old Record, Becomes Youngest South African Test Centurion on Debut

Lhuan-dre Pretorious, a 19-year-old prodigy, etched his name in South African cricket history by becoming the youngest player to score a Test century on debut against Zimbabwe. He surpassed Graeme Pollock's 61-year-old record with an unbeaten 128, rescuing the Proteas from an early collapse.

Indian Sports News: Hockey Team Battles Relegation, RPL Playoffs Begin, US Open Badminton Update

Here are all the updates from Indian sports on Saturday, June 28, 2025.

FIFA's Global Football Development chief Arsene Wenger acknowledged that the quality of pitches hosting Club World Cup matches in the U.S. was not good enough,

Klopp Blasts Expanded Club World Cup: A "Pointless" Tournament Threatening Player Health

Former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp has criticised the introduction of the expanded Club World Cup format, calling it the worst idea ever implemented in football.

Shreyas Iyer's Test Debut Faces Delay Amidst Intense Competition: Expert Analysis

Despite Shreyas Iyer's impressive performances in the ICC Champions Trophy, IPL, and domestic red-ball season, Aakash Chopra suggests a Test call-up isn't imminent. Chopra highlights that players like Karun Nair, Sarfaraz Khan, and Dhruv Jurel are ahead in the queue.

Djokovic Eyes Record 25th Slam at Wimbledon, Citing Favorable Conditions

Novak Djokovic wouldn't confirm if this could be the last Wimbledon of his career, but he did agree it might be his best remaining shot for a record 25th Grand Slam title.

Tiêu đề: Bumrah's Birmingham Bowling Baffles, Kuldeep's Spin Gains Traction as India Prepares

Jasprit Bumrah displayed intense focus during practice at Edgbaston, bowling with pace and accuracy alongside Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna. Kuldeep Yadav is also working diligently on both his bowling and batting, potentially becoming a key option for the second Test given Birmingham's dry conditions. The team will now take a break before regrouping, with Bumrah's availability remaining uncertain.

The new World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle has commenced with Australia and England leading with a perfect PCT of 100. Sri Lanka follows after their series against Bangladesh. India, despite Shubman Gill's team's impressive fight and five centurions, suffered a loss to England in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy due to a middle-order collapse.

Jasprit Bumrah Returns to Nets as India Focuses on Pace Attack for Edgbaston Test

Jasprit Bumrah's return to training has boosted India's bowling preparations for the Edgbaston Test after their Headingley defeat. Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, and Mohammed Siraj bowled in the nets, injecting intensity into the team's practice. While Bumrah's inclusion remains uncertain due to workload management, his presence offers hope as Team India aims to level the series.

Junior Hockey World Cup: India to Host, Clash with Pakistan in Pool B

India is set to host the FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup in Chennai and Madurai from November 28 to December 10. The host nation finds itself in Pool B, facing Pakistan, Chile, and Switzerland. This edition marks a historic moment as the tournament expands to include 24 teams for the first time.

Teenage Lhuan-dre Pretorius Smashes 48-Year Record, Becomes Youngest Ever to Score 150 on Test Debut

South Africa's Lhuan-dre Pretorius, a 19-year-old debutant, etched his name in Test cricket history by becoming the youngest player to score 150 runs in an innings against Zimbabwe, surpassing Javed Miandad's 48-year-old record. Pretorius's counterattacking 153, along with Dewald Brevis's quickfire 51, helped South Africa recover from a shaky start.

Smriti Mandhana Makes History, First Indian Woman to Score Century in All Cricket Formats

Smriti Mandhana made history on Saturday. She became the first Indian woman cricketer to score centuries in all formats. This happened during the T20I against England Women. Mandhana scored 112 runs off 62 balls. India Women posted 210/5, their highest T20I score against England. Her achievement places her among the elite cricketers globally.

Prasidh Krishna Undeterred by Bumrah's Absence, Backs India's Winning Mentality

India faced a setback in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy's first Test against England, with coach Gautam Gambhir committed to managing Jasprit Bumrah's workload, limiting him to three matches. Prasidh Krishna sees this as an opportunity, emphasizing team unity and learning from senior players like Bumrah.

Wimbledon is targeting India to grow its brand, tapping into cricket’s popularity and engaging young audiences through collaborations, influencers, and technology. Indian cricketers like Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar, and Rohit Sharma have become key figures in this strategy. With key partnerships, Wimbledon aims to blend tradition with innovation for global appeal.

Asia Cup 2025: ACC Targets September Launch Amid Easing India-Pakistan Tensions

The recent release of ICC fixtures involving India and Pakistan women's teams in the Women's T20 World Cup points in that direction; a formal decision likely next week

Prasidh Krishna Vows to Sharpen Length, Cut Run Rate After Headingley Expense

After an expensive outing in Leeds, the 29-year-old reflected on the learning curve of Test cricket, and the responsibility that comes with Bumrah's absence

While Ben Duckett hit the headlines for his 149, the England skipper was also full of praise for Zak Crawley's 65 as the openers set up England's tall run chase

Smith Poised to Return for Grenada Test as Australia Seeks Series Sweep

The veteran batter has started practicing and will join the squad in Barbados by Sunday

Gavaskar Calls for Kuldeep Yadav's Inclusion in Second Test, Questions Thakur's Performance

Following India's defeat to England, Sunil Gavaskar suggested that spinner Kuldeep Yadav should replace Shardul Thakur for the Birmingham Test, anticipating favorable conditions for wrist spin. Gavaskar also expressed concerns about the middle order, particularly Sai Sudharsan and Karun Nair after their dismissals.

Gujarat Cricket Association to Debut T20 League in 2025-26 Season

GCA secretary confirmed the decision to Cricbuzz and that the board is yet to find a suitable playing window to set the tournament in motion