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BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — India was 98-2 at lunch after being made to bat first by England to start the second test at Edgbaston on Wednesday.

Yashasvi Jaiswal was 62 not out, after Lokesh Rahul chopped on to his stumps on 2 early on, and Karun Nair was out minutes before lunch when he picked out second slip.

Rahul’s wicket was reward for England’s tight bowling on a dry, batter-friendly pitch under sunny skies.

Then Nair’s ambition sparked Jaiswal out of uncharacteristic caution and they accelerated to hit 16 boundaries in a stand of 80 runs off 90 balls.

But Nair’s wicket stopped the session from being dominated by India.

Captain Shubman Gill was with Jaiswal on 1.

The first hour was attritional for India, with England seamer Chris Woakes particularly effective.

He got Rahul out and had big lbw shouts against Jaiswal on 12 and Nair on 5. Both times the ball was tracking to clip the top of off stump but the batters survived on umpire calls.

Nair was promoted from No. 6 in the batting order to No. 3 for the first time in a test and quickly passed Jaiswal’s score by driving at Woakes and Josh Tongue.

Jaiswal was unusually strangled but didn’t give England the mistake it was waiting for. He opened up in the second hour by smashing fuller-length deliveries to the boundary by Tongue and Ben Stokes.

His rising confidence brought out his imagination, including an overhead volley smash of Stokes to the boundary. He brought up his 50 with his 10th boundary — an overhead cut, on his toes, off Tongue. His 16th 50-plus score in his 21st test came off 58 balls.

Nair fell softly after a bowling change and the return of Brydon Carse.

India revealed its lineup after England won the toss and surprised by resting its best bowler, Jasprit Bumrah, and not picking wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav, who was missed in the series-opening loss in Leeds last week.

Sai Sudharsan, who made his test debut in Leeds, and Shardul Thakur were dropped and Nitish Kumar Reddy and Washington Sundar picked in an attempt by India to try and balance batting depth with a side that can take 20 wickets. India became the first side to lose a test after hitting five centuries.

Bumrah was replaced by Akash Deep.

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Why we love the British Grand Prix

The fans, of course. This weekend’s race in Silverstone is one of the most hotly anticipated, well-attended races of the entire season. No circuit has more grandstands than Silverstone, and this year, there’s even one dedicated solely to Lando fans, aptly named ‘Landostand’. Around 480,000 of you joined us at the home of British racing, last year.

At Silverstone, it’s quality as well as quantity. By now, Britain’s beloved summer of sport, which this year will include the upcoming Women’s Rugby World Cup, The Hundred cricket tournament, and of course the already-underway Wimbledon tennis Championships, is in full swing. At Silverstone, fans never fail to create a racket, generating a party-like atmosphere.

We’re always well-represented at the British Grand Prix, but increasingly so in recent years, with our Castore, Reiss, and Abercrombie & Fitch ranges all well sported by fans throughout the circuit, along with plenty of New Era caps and SunGod shades.

The 21-year-old is a standout name on the FIA’s single-seater pathway for emerging talent in recent seasons, as a race winner and championship contender through his stints in Formula 4, Formula Regional and FIA Formula 3.

Beganovic currently competes in FIA Formula 2, where he has widely impressed in his first full-season campaign, with podium finishes in Bahrain and Imola. He will complete a full day’s running alongside fellow F2 talent Kush Maini in the Mahindra M11Electro around Berlin’s Tempelhof Street Circuit, in what will be his first outing in a Formula E car.

“I’m looking forward to the opportunity to drive for Mahindra Racing at the Berlin Rookie Test, and to try a Formula E car for the first time.,” said Beganovic. “It’s a great opportunity to get experience and also contribute to the team’s development.

“I’ve been impressed with everything I’ve seen so far, it’s obvious why this is one of the front- running teams in the championship.”

Mahindra Racing CEO & Team Principal, Frederic Bertrand, added: “When analysing our options for the Rookie Test in Berlin, Dino quickly emerged as a front-runner for one of the seats. “It’s a great opportunity for him to sample what Formula E is all about, and we’re all very excited to work together with him to make the most of it.”

The Rookie Test is a day-long annual event, designed to bring together the next generation of Formula E stars for an opportunity to gain valuable experience, hone their craft and impress with a view to future opportunities in world-class motorsport, in current-gen machinery.

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• New partnership reinforces Emirates’ long-standing support of global rugby and commitment to growing the women’s game.
• The iconic Emirates ‘Fly Better’ kit will feature across all 32 tournament matches, worn by World Rugby Match Officials as a symbol of the airline’s continued support for elite officiating.
• With almost 50 days to go, England 2025 is already smashing records, with over 300,000 tickets sold, more than twice the total attendance of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2021 in New Zealand.

Emirates will continue its support of match officiating with the sponsorship of World Rugby Match Officials during Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, helping foster the growth and development of top-tier match officials and the rise of women officials in pinnacle competitions. The Emirates ‘Fly Better’ kit will be worn across all matches.  

The sponsorship demonstrates the airline’s commitment to advancing the sport of rugby while also enhancing the growth and visibility of women’s sports, while providing Emirates with a platform to engage with new, passionate fan bases.

As part of the new partnership, Emirates will enjoy significant marketing exposure across Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 digital and social channels and on-ground activations. The airline will also receive in-stadium branding across all 32 Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 matches.

Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 will span eight venues across England from 22 August to 27 September, with 16 teams competing to lift the new Women’s Rugby World Cup Trophy. Emirates has a well-established commercial and operational footprint in 13 participating countries.

Michel Poussau, World Rugby Chief Revenue Officer, said: “Emirates has been a trusted and long-standing partner of World Rugby and our pinnacle competitions for nearly two decades, and we’re proud to extend this enduring relationship into the groundbreaking Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025. Their continued commitment to supporting our match officials plays a crucial role in upholding excellence on the field. This partnership reflects not only our shared values, but also our collective ambition to elevate rugby on the global stage.”

Sarah Massey, Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 Managing Director, added: “Supporting the development of our team behind the whistle on the sport’s biggest stage is vital to delivering a world-class tournament. Emirates’ investment is helping create meaningful opportunities for these inspiring individuals to thrive, especially the women match officials taking part in this landmark event. We’re thrilled to welcome Emirates as a partner for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025.”

Sir Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline, said: “We’re excited to partner with World Rugby as an Official Partner and Airline of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025. Women’s rugby is flourishing globally, and Emirates’ significant investment expands our presence and supports rugby’s growth. Making the sport accessible to everyone is part of our commitment to creating long-lasting impact, stronger connections with fans and unlocking possibilities through the power of sport.”

Emirates has championed the game of rugby since 1987, expanding its support to include World Rugby, six consecutive Rugby World Cups (2007-27), Cape Town 7s, and the Emirates Dubai 7s for nearly 40 years.

About Emirates

Emirates is the world’s largest international airline, connecting travellers to more than 140 cities. Emirates operates the world’s largest fleet of Boeing 777 and Airbus A380s, and now flies the Airbus A350, offering spacious cabins and iconic inflight features across its fleet. With a culturally diverse workforce, Emirates caters to its global customer base by delivering exceptional services and world-class products and has earned customer recognition for its industry-leading services on the ground and in the sky.

About Women’s World Rugby World Cup 2025

Running from 22 August-27 September, Women’s Rugby World Cup England 2025 will be a generational moment for rugby. The tournament organised across eight iconic locations will advance the incredible momentum behind women’s sport in England, and around the world.

With powerful personalities, unstoppable athletes and compelling competition, England 2025 will capture hearts and headlines globally, inspiring the next generation of players, and welcoming new fans to the sport.

Beyond the field, Women’s RWC 2025 will play a central role in empowering real change, shaping positive perceptions at all levels of the game, championing gender equity, and enriching local communities.

Elgendy’s mental strength insights for Mo Salah

The blue banner that Elgendy raised after completing the laser run on 10 August is now kept in his home in Egypt. It features the words ‘Paris 2024’ next to the Olympic rings and became a popular photo backdrop when he hosted a party at his home five days after returning from the French capital.

This was just one of many celebrations that the Olympic champion was swept up in from the moment he landed in Cairo International Airport.

When Elgendy’s final was broadcast on television, thousands of people in the country tuned in to see if this could be their golden moment.

“People now knew that I’m competing, so they were all watching it,” the athlete said. “They saw what I’m doing, so they felt the win, they felt the achievement here.”

Ultimately, it turned into a double celebration as Elgendy and weightlifter Sara Ahmed won gold and silver medals, respectively, within hours of each other.

“There were many people in the airport when we got back, fireworks, many interviews, many things we did,” Elgendy said. “Actually after, now you are a celebrity in Egypt, so you have to deal with it but it’s a good thing.”

Elgendy’s achievement also got the attention of another sporting hero in Egypt – Mo Salah. The Liverpool striker first reached out to Elgendy in 2018, calling on the phone to congratulate him for the double victory at the Youth Olympic Games. He also congratulated him after Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024.

The two met in person several times, including six months before Paris 2024. Mindset was the topic of conversation with Salah especially curious how Elgendy mentally prepares to compete in the five diverse sports that make up modern pentathlon: swimming, equestrian, shooting, fencing and running.

“When he asked me about how you prepare mentally for the competition, I knew that it’s the most important thing because it’s the first thing that he asked me,” Elgendy said.

“The main thing that he’s concentrating on is the mindset, how you work mentally, not only physically, because all people are training hard. All people do well in training, but the difference is their mindset. That’s what he told me, so I knew that it’s very important and I worked on it very hard.”