Sports Bulletin For June 21: From India Team Eyeing Big Total On Day 2 To Neeraj Chopa Winning Paris Diamond League

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Sports Bulletin For June 21: A packed day in the world of sports as India dominates Day 1 of the England Test with centuries from Jaiswal, Gill, and Pant, while Neeraj Chopra reigns supreme in Paris Diamond League. In chess, Praggnanandhaa edges past World Champion Gukesh, and Rishabh Pant breaks Dhoni's record in SENA countries.

Off the field, Quincy Promes is extradited over drug charges, and a hilarious fielding blunder in the MPL goes viral. Plus, tensions rise as Inter's Acerbi clashes with a PSG fan, and India gears up to host its first-ever World Para Athletics Championship.

1) India Eye Big Total As IND-ENG 1st Test Action Moves To Day 2

The Day 1 of the 1st Test between India and England got off to a good start as far as the Indian batters are concerned. Centuries from Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill and a half-century from Rishabh Pant propelled the visiting side to 359/3 at Stumps. As day 2 resumes, they will be aiming for a big total.

2) Neeraj Chopra Wins Paris Diamond League

India's javelin ace Neeraj Chopra delivered a sensational performance to clinch victory at the Paris leg of the 2025 Diamond League on Saturday. Launching his spear to a stunning distance of 88.16 meters on his opening attempt, Chopra set a benchmark that none of his competitors could surpass throughout the event.

Facing stiff competition from German thrower Julian Weber, Chopra held his nerve as his early throw remained unbeaten till the end, sealing yet another prestigious title in his glittering career. The reigning Olympic and World Champion showcased his trademark composure and power, asserting his dominance on the international circuit once again.

3) R Praggnanandhaa Pips World Champion D Gukesh In Live Chess Rankings

According to the latest rankings on 2700chess.com as of June 20, R Praggnanandhaa has climbed to the fifth spot in the world with a live rating of 2777.2, narrowly edging past fellow Indian Grandmaster and World Champion D Gukesh, who now sits in sixth place with a rating of 2776.6. This shift marks a significant moment in Indian chess, highlighting the intense and exciting rivalry between the nation's top young talents.

4) Shubman Gill Creates History; Joins Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli in Elite Club

Shubman Gill achieved a significant career milestone on Day 1 of the first Test between India and England at Headingley, Leeds. The 25-year-old became only the fourth Indian cricketer to cross 2000 runs in the ICC World Test Championship

5) Shubman Gill Joins Elite Club With Century on Test Captaincy Debut at Headingley

Shubman Gill's journey as India's Test captain got off to a dream start at Headingley on June 20, as the young batter made a resounding statement with the bat. On the opening day of the five-match Test series against England, the 25-year-old showcased maturity and class, scoring an unbeaten 127 to guide India to a dominant position.

Gill's remarkable knock in his very first innings as Test skipper placed him in rare company. He became only the fourth Indian to score a century on Test captaincy debut, joining an exclusive list that includes Vijay Hazare (164* vs England, 1951), Sunil Gavaskar (116 vs New Zealand, 1976), and Virat Kohli (115 vs Australia, 2014).

Under sunny skies and ideal batting conditions, Gill led from the front, blending composure with elegant strokeplay to give India early control in the series.

6) Rishabh Pant Completes 3000 Test Runs; Surpasses MS Dhoni To Become Most Successful Asian In SENA Conditions

On Friday, June 20, Rishabh Pant added another milestone to his growing list of achievements in Test cricket. The dynamic left-hander crossed the 3,000-run mark in the longest format, further solidifying his place as one of India's premier wicketkeeper-batters.

In doing so, Pant surpassed MS Dhoni to become India's highest run-scoring wicketkeeper in SENA countries - South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia. His impressive performances in challenging overseas conditions continue to underline his value to the Indian Test setup, especially in environments where runs are hard to come by.

7) Former Ajax Winger Quincy Promes Extradited To Netherlands For 7.5-Year Prison Sentence

Ex Ajax and Netherlands winger Quincy Promes has been extradited to the Netherlands to begin serving a seven-and-a-half-year prison sentence linked to serious criminal charges, including drug trafficking and aggravated assault.

Promes had previously been sentenced in absentia by a Dutch court to six years in prison for his role in coordinating two cocaine shipments in 2020. These consignments were smuggled from Brazil and passed through the port of Antwerp in Belgium before entering the Netherlands.

8) Comedy Of Errors! Batters Collide, Fielding Team Miss Dual Chances To Run-Out In MPL: WATCH Viral Video

In a chaotic moment during the Maharashtra Premier League 2025 Eliminator, a routine run-out chance turned into a comical episode at the MCA Stadium in Pune. While chasing 160, Raigad Royals' batter Vicky Ostwal collided with his partner mid-pitch attempting a second run. With both players on the ground, Kolhapur Tuskers had a clear chance to dismiss Ostwal. However, a series of fielding blunders ensued - the keeper failed to dislodge the bails and threw it back to the bowler, who fumbled. A final attempt at the stumps also missed, allowing Ostwal to survive in what became a viral moment of fielding misfortune.

9) Inter Milan's 'Crazy' Acerbi Threatens To 'Beat The Hell Out' Of PSG Fan After Taunts: Video

Tensions boiled over during a fan interaction in Seattle when Inter Milan defender Francesco Acerbi was provoked by a supporter wearing a Paris Saint-Germain shirt. The fan mocked Acerbi over Inter's 5-0 loss to PSG in the recent Champions League final in Munich, specifically referencing a moment when Bradley Barcola left him on the turf with dazzling footwork.

Visibly irritated, Acerbi sought the help of a translator during the encounter. In a viral video capturing the moment, the translator is heard warning the fan in English:
"You must be serious with him."

Seconds later, Acerbi directly addressed the fan in Italian, saying:
"I'm serious. Don't make fun of me - I don't like it. ... I'm crazy, I'll beat the crap out of you."

The incident quickly spread across social media, drawing attention to both the intense emotions involved and the fine line between fan banter and disrespect.

10) India Will Host 'Best-Ever' World Para Athletics Championship, Says PCI Chief

Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) president Devendra Jhajharia on Friday declared that India is committed to delivering the most successful edition of the World Para Athletics Championships later this year. He assured that all necessary measures are being taken to ensure the event is executed on a grand scale.

This marks the first time India will host the prestigious para athletics tournament, which is scheduled to take place from September 26 to October 5 at Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.