Anvay Dravid, son of Rahul Dravid, scored a rapid 87 off 67 balls to help India U-19 reach 285 against Sri Lanka A in the second Youth ODI in Hambantota. Arjun Rajput also contributed 76.
The first T20 international between England and India at Chester-le-Street was abandoned due to heavy rain, leaving the five-match series level at 0-0. India posted 189-7 before the weather halted play, with England's Phil Salt also sustaining a shoulder scare.
Ireland secured a historic 34-run victory over India in a T20 match at Stormont, Belfast. Despite India's strong reputation and Ireland missing key players, the hosts delivered a remarkable bowling performance. India-born pacer Jai Moondra impressed on his debut for Ireland.
Shreyas Iyer made his T20I captaincy debut for India against Ireland in Belfast, setting a record for leading the most T20 matches (114) before captaining the national side. He also became the third-oldest player to debut as India's T20I captain.
Fifteen-year-old cricket prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi received his first official India jersey, a moment he has long dreamed of. Named in the T20 squad for tours to Ireland and England and the Asian Games after a stellar IPL performance, he could become India's youngest international player.
