Former India captain Kris Srikkanth has urged selectors to fast-track 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi into the national team, comparing him to a young Sachin Tendulkar. Rival skipper Shreyas Iyer also called him 'one for the future.' Sooryavanshi has impressed with 246 runs at a strike rate of 236.53 in IPL 2026.
Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh lauded teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as an "unbelievable" talent for his fearless approach, recalling his IPL debut six. Harbhajan also shared Sachin Tendulkar's career advice on focus, which he now imparts to young players.
England secured a 2-1 ODI series victory over India, their first since 2018, with Joe Root named Player of the Series and returning to the ICC ODI Batting Rankings top 10 at No. 8. Ben Duckett also climbed to joint-19th after a record-breaking knock at Lord's.
The Pakistan Cricket Board has mandated padel for 40 minutes every alternate day at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore to boost player agility, reflexes, stamina, and fielding. This decision, led by Aqib Javed, also includes plans for new basketball courts, an indoor games hall, and an AI-powered bowling machine to modernize training.
An analysis of the top performers from a hypothetical World Cup, highlighting key players like Rodri (Golden Ball winner), Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Erling Haaland, alongside Spain's triumphant coach Luis de la Fuente and several Spanish defenders.
BCCI's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru is conducting fitness assessments for nearly a dozen Indian cricketers, including Hardik Pandya and Mohammed Siraj, ahead of the upcoming Test tour of Sri Lanka and the domestic season, addressing ongoing fitness concerns.
15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi returns to Harare Sports Club for a T20I series with the senior India team against Zimbabwe, four months after his U-19 World Cup triumph there. He aims to leverage his familiarity with the venue to bounce back from a challenging senior debut against England.
