by Tanish Prabhu
Jannik Sinner’s dominance continues as he notches up a second Wimbledon title after he defeated Alexander Zverev. Hours later, India women’s cricket team scored a historic Test win against England at the hallowed turf of Lord’s…
Sinner gets the better of Zverev again
This marked Jannik Sinner’s first Grand Slam title of 2026, with the absence of Carlos Alcaraz through injury and Novak Djokovic, paving way for a fresh championship matchup against Alexander Zverev. Sinner, though, has dominated the rivalry and lead 9–0 in head-to-head meetings going into the championship match against Zverev.
Zverev carried the confidence of a successful French Open campaign into Wimbledon and looked poised to claim his second Grand Slam title after a strong opening set. But Sinner’s composure and relentless shot making turned the match in his favour, leaving the German to wait a little longer for that elusive Wimbledon title. With the mental barrier continuing to shrink and his confidence growing, Zverev’s hunger for the Grand Slam title has only intensified.
India Women triumph in 1st-ever Lord’s Test
Ninety-one years ago, the first ever International Cricket Match between Australia and England was played at the Brisbane Exhibition Ground in December 1934 and history was made once again at Lord’s in 2026 where India and England played the first ever Women’s Test Match at the iconic venue.
India secured a dominant 270-run victory on the fourth and final day, but the significance of this match extended far beyond the result. It marked a historic milestone for women’s cricket and showcased the potential of the longest format of the game.
For years, the ICC has invested heavily in growing Men’s Cricket across the globe, while Women’s Cricket has often struggled for the same level of exposure and opportunity. However, the past four days have demonstrated that there is a genuine appetite for Women’s Test Cricket.
This match should not be viewed as a one off occasion, but rather as the beginning of a new chapter. The ICC must prioritise expanding the women’s Test calendar, giving teams the opportunity to play more than just the occasional one off Test match. If the women’s game is to continue its rapid growth, the longest format deserves a bigger stage and a consistent place in international Cricket.
We have seen Annabelle Sutherland’s recent Test scores over the last two years and same goes for Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur. Women’s Cricket has come so far from what it used to be two decades ago, but it can go further. Whether it’s a day/night game or a full day’s match, this will help the players adapt to different conditions and get used to bowling and facing with the red ball in the longest format of the game more often.
