Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, India's teenage batting sensation, is named vice-captain of the East Zone squad for the 2026 Duleep Trophy, led by captain Ishan Kishan, marking another milestone in his rising career.
Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami has been acquitted by the Alipore Court in a cheque bounce case filed by his estranged wife Hasin Jahan. The case involved a Rs 1 lakh cheque and had been ongoing for nearly four years.
BCCI chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar stated that Mohammed Shami is only ready for T20 cricket and was not discussed for Test return. Shami, 35, last played for India in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final.
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.
Lucknow Super Giants face a difficult IPL 2026 campaign with six losses in eight games. Captain Rishabh Pant's poor form remains a focal point, though team management insists he is close to returning to his best.
Mohammed Shami's last-ball six forced a Super Over, but Lucknow Super Giants ultimately fell short against Kolkata Knight Riders. LSG captain Rishabh Pant emphasised collective accountability and the need for a team break to reset and manage pressure after the narrow defeat.
Lucknow Super Giants suffered a shocking 40-run defeat to Rajasthan Royals after collapsing to 119 while chasing 160. Despite a strong bowling effort led by Mohammed Shami, LSG failed to handle pressure with poor shot selection. Mitchell Marsh’s 55 went in vain as wickets fell rapidly, triggered by Rishabh Pant’s dismissal. Rajasthan’s Ravindra Jadeja (43*) and Jofra Archer (3/20) played key roles in a clinical all-round win.
Rajasthan Royals faced a dramatic early collapse against Lucknow Super Giants, with teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi enduring a rare failure. Mohammed Shami's early strikes and a brilliant catch by Digvesh Singh Rathi dismantled the top order. This puts immense pressure on captain Riyan Parag and Shimron Hetmyer to salvage the innings.
Preview of the LSG vs RR IPL 2026 match at Lucknow's Ekana Stadium. Struggling LSG (four losses in six matches, no home wins) face in-form RR (placed third). Five key player battles highlighted: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi vs Mohammed Shami, Yashasvi Jaiswal vs Avesh Khan, Rishabh Pant vs Ravindra Jadeja, Nicholas Pooran vs Ravi Bishnoi, and Mitchell Marsh vs Jofra Archer.
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.
