Bowling coach Morne Morkel revealed plans to expand India's pace reserves for the upcoming World Cup in South Africa, with youngsters Prince Yadav and Gurnoor Brar set to get opportunities against Afghanistan. The focus is on developing white-ball game and identifying seamers capable of performing in South African conditions.
Rishabh Pant has been removed as Test vice-captain, with chief selector Ajit Agarkar stating the move aims to help Pant focus on his batting. Gurnoor Brar and Prince Yadav received surprise call-ups to the national squads.
18-year-old Prince Yadav received his maiden India ODI call-up for the series against Afghanistan. The fast bowler, who only started playing with a leather ball at 18, has impressed with his yorkers and wicket-taking ability in domestic and IPL cricket.
18-year-old Prince Yadav receives maiden India ODI call-up for series against Afghanistan, a remarkable journey from local tennis ball matches to IPL and national selection.
India's squads for the Afghanistan tour see Ishan Kishan return to ODIs, with Hardik Pandya subject to fitness. Prince Yadav and Gurnoor Brar earn maiden call-ups. Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja are notably absent.
India announced squads for upcoming Afghanistan Test and ODI series. Shubman Gill will captain both, with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the ODI team. Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja are rested. Rishabh Pant is out of the ODI squad.
Prince Yadav's stunning delivery that bowled Virat Kohli for a duck in IPL 2026 has earned him high praise. Bowling coach Bharat Arun called it a 'dream ball' and lauded the young pacer's significant improvement this season, backing him for future national representation. Arun also expressed confidence in other LSG bowlers like Mayank Yadav and Mohsin Khan.
Virat Kohli's IPL 2026 campaign hit a rare snag as Lucknow Super Giants pacer Prince Yadav dismissed him for a two-ball duck. This marked Kohli's first IPL duck in 1110 days, a stunning event given his legendary status. The delivery itself was hailed as 'ball of the tournament', leaving fans and experts in awe of the rare dismissal.
Virat Kohli's IPL 2026 campaign hit a rare snag as Lucknow Super Giants pacer Prince Yadav dismissed him for a two-ball duck. This marked Kohli's first IPL duck in 1110 days, a stunning event given his legendary status. The delivery itself was hailed as 'ball of the tournament', leaving fans and experts in awe of the rare dismissal.
Prince Yadav delivered a sensational spell for Lucknow Super Giants against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2026, dismissing Virat Kohli with a "ball of the tournament" contender. His impressive 3/33 performance secured a crucial DLS victory, with former India batter Ambati Rayudu praising his all-format potential.
Virat Kohli shared a warm moment with young LSG pacer Prince Yadav after being dismissed by a brilliant nip-backer. Yadav revealed Kohli himself had advised him to stick to that length after a previous match. Despite the dismissal, Kohli appeared relaxed and appreciative of the youngster's performance.
Prince Yadav's stunning 140.4 kph nip-backer, inspired by Virat Kohli's own advice, shattered the RCB star's stumps, marking Kohli's first IPL duck in over three years. This pivotal moment, coupled with Mitchell Marsh's century, propelled Lucknow Super Giants to a nine-run DLS victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru, keeping LSG's playoff dreams alive.
Lucknow Super Giants secured a vital nine-run DLS victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru, keeping playoff hopes alive. Mitchell Marsh's explosive 111 powered LSG to 209/3, while Prince Yadav's fiery 3/33, including the remarkable wicket of Virat Kohli off his own advice, sealed the contest. RCB's chase faltered despite Patidar's 61.
Lucknow Super Giants secured a vital nine-run DLS victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru, keeping playoff hopes alive. Mitchell Marsh's explosive 111 powered LSG to 209/3, while Prince Yadav's fiery 3/33, including the remarkable wicket of Virat Kohli off his own advice, sealed the contest. RCB's chase faltered despite Patidar's 61.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru faced an early collapse against Lucknow Super Giants, with star batter Virat Kohli departing for a two-ball duck. Young pacer Prince Yadav delivered a stunning nip-backer to dismiss Kohli after Mohammed Shami struck early. This double blow put RCB under immense pressure while chasing a challenging 210, set up by Mitchell Marsh's explosive 111.
Prince Yadav’s rise from playing tennis-ball cricket in Delhi’s Dariyapur Khurd to becoming an exciting IPL fast bowler reflects determination and resilience. Inspired by Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, the LSG pacer dreams of winning the 2027 World Cup alongside them. Despite setbacks, including a two-year ban, Prince rebuilt his career with guidance from mentors like Mohammed Shami and Zaheer Khan.
Former India pacer Zaheer Khan has expressed happiness over bowlers reclaiming their edge in IPL-2026, highlighting low scores being defended and teams bowled out for 70-odd runs. He praised RCB's Bhuvneshwar Kumar for his consistency, saying it could spark an India comeback, while urging patience with Jasprit Bumrah's lean patch. Zaheer also highlighted young quicks Mohsin Khan and Prince Yadav as exciting talents.
Lucknow Super Giants crashed to their third consecutive home defeat this season, losing by 40 runs to Rajasthan Royals at Ekana Stadium on April 22. Chasing 160, LSG collapsed to 11/3 within three overs as Jofra Archer and Nandre Burger exploited the extra pace and bounce. Head coach Justin Langer admitted his batters have struggled to adapt to conditions resembling the WACA Ground in Perth, with LSG winning just six of 17 matches at the venue since 2024.
Lucknow Super Giants suffered a 40-run defeat to Rajasthan Royals at Ekana Stadium on April 22, with head coach Justin Langer admitting his batters are struggling to adapt to the venue's extra pace and bounce. Chasing 160, LSG collapsed to 11/3 in three overs as Jofra Archer and Nandre Burger exploited the conditions. Langer compared the pitch to Perth's WACA Ground, stating his team has been unable to adjust to the short ball. LSG have now lost all three home games this season and just six of 17 matches at Ekana since 2024.
Prince Yadav, an LSG pacer, honed his skills playing tennis-ball cricket in his village. He still plays the game, crediting it for his arm speed and yorkers. Despite a past age-fudging ban, he is now a rising uncapped Indian fast bowler. He learns from seasoned players like Mohammed Shami and Zaheer Khan.
Prince Yadav, a 24-year-old pacer for Lucknow Super Giants, transformed from a tennis-ball cricketer in Delhi's Dariyapur Khurd village to an uncapped bowler in BCCI's shortlist of targeted fast bowlers. After a two-year ban for age-fudging in 2020, he made a strong comeback and recorded figures of 2/25 against Punjab Kings, drawing praise from bowling coach Bharat Arun.
