Sanju Samson (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Sanju Samson’s childhood coach, Biju George, has strongly criticized the selectors after the star wicketkeeper-batter was left out of India’s squad for the three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe. The decision came as a surprise because Samson had played a key role in India’s T20 World Cup triumph earlier this … Read more
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Photo by @BCCI on Former India wicketkeeper-batsman Parthiv Patel feels young opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi should be ready for more short-pitched bowling as his international career progresses. The teenager, who impressed during IPL 2026, has struggled to make the same impact against England, scoring 14 and 13 in the last two T20Is. England’s bowlers … Read more
Gautam Gambhir and Harshit Rana (Agency Image) Former India wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik questioned the Gautam Gambhir-led team management after pacer Harshit Rana was promoted ahead of Shivam Dube during India’s disastrous batting collapse in the third T20I against England at Trent Bridge. India’s chase of 202 unraveled rapidly after Axar Patel was dismissed off the … Read more
England Thrash India by 125 Runs (Image: England produced a ruthless all-round performance to crush India by 125 runs in the third T20I at Trent Bridge on Tuesday, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the five-match series after the opener was washed out.The defeat was one India would want to forget in a hurry. Chasing … Read more
Suryakumar Yadav (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav has strongly dismissed a fake statement circulating on social media, urging fans not to fall for misinformation while reiterating his unwavering support for the Indian team despite losing the T20I captaincy.Suryakumar, who led India to the T20 World Cup title before being replaced … Read more
India’s Sanju Samson (PTI Photo) Former India batsman Aakash Chopra believes Rajat Patidar’s return to India’s T20I side will have to wait, arguing that the current batting line-up leaves little room for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain despite his impressive performances.Patidar was not included in India’s 16-member squad for the ongoing five-match T20I series against … Read more
Former India leg-spinner L Sivaramakrishnan believes 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi should continue playing regularly instead of being rested, saying consistent game time will help the youngster learn, make mistakes and gain experience in different conditions.Sooryavanshi became India’s youngest international cricketer when he made his debut in the second T20I against England in Manchester on Saturday at … Read more
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajiv Shukla has defended the selection process after teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made his India debut, saying the board gives opportunities purely on merit.Shukla dismissed social media claims that Sooryavanshi was being unfairly overlooked and said he had always believed … Read more
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s dismissal on 2nd debut (Image: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made a memorable start to his international career during the second T20I against England at Old Trafford, becoming India’s youngest-ever male international cricketer at just 15 years of age. Although his debut innings lasted only 10 deliveries, the teenage sensation gave fans a glimpse of his … Read more
Gautam Gambhir and Sanju Samson (ScreenGrab) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s long-awaited India debut finally became a reality at Old Trafford on Saturday, but one of the most striking moments before the second T20I against England had little to do with the teenage sensation receiving his maiden cap. Shortly after India’s playing XI was announced, television cameras focused … Read more