Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were seen training intensely at Edgbaston Cricket Ground ahead of the first ODI against England on July 14. Sharma focused on batting drills for nearly an hour, while Kohli faced sharp deliveries from Jasprit Bumrah and other bowlers.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were seen training intensely at Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham ahead of the first ODI on July 14. Sharma focused on batting for nearly an hour, practicing against various bowlers and simulating match conditions. Kohli also had a rigorous session, facing both seamers and spinners, and later shared his insights with a young bowler.
Shubman Gill's exceptional batting form continued as he scored 154, leading India to a 170-run victory and clinching the ODI series against Afghanistan in Lucknow. Gill's performance also drew praise for its positive impact on his captaincy.
Injuries to Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya present India's coaching staff with significant selection challenges as they begin their 2027 ODI World Cup campaign against Afghanistan. Key decisions include who will bat at number 3 and who will replace Pandya's all-round capabilities, with several players vying for opportunities.
India's road to the 2027 ODI World Cup starts against Afghanistan with key players Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya injured. Coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Shubman Gill face selection dilemmas for the No. 3 batting spot and all-rounder roles, with Ishan Kishan, KL Rahul, and Yashasvi Jaiswal vying for the middle order, and Nitish Kumar Reddy potentially replacing Pandya. The series also serves as a platform to develop new fast bowlers like Prince and Gurnoor.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru pacer Rasikh Salam Dar celebrated taking the wicket of Sunrisers Hyderabad opener Travis Head in their IPL 2026 match. Head was dismissed for 26 off 16 balls.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru pacer Rasikh Salam Dar celebrated taking the wicket of Sunrisers Hyderabad opener Travis Head during their IPL 2026 match. Virat Kohli was also seen celebrating Head's dismissal.
Ambati Rayudu believes CSK lacked calm, experienced players on the field during their loss to LSG. He highlighted young bowler Anshul Kamboj's struggles and suggested senior players could have helped him regain composure.
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.
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.
Young pacer Praful Hinge made an instant impact in IPL 2026 for Sunrisers Hyderabad, taking 4 wickets including the dismissal of teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. The 24-year-old revealed he had prior knowledge of getting Sooryavanshi out with a bouncer in an Under-23 game and used that plan successfully. The bowling coach suggested going over the wicket instead of round the wicket for one ball, which resulted in the breakthrough dismissal.
Mayank Yadav's much-anticipated IPL 2026 return for Lucknow Super Giants saw him clocking over 150kph despite a tough outing, conceding 56 runs without a wicket. Facing criticism, former West Indies cricketer Ian Bishop defended the young pacer, highlighting his career-threatening injury and urging patience for his comeback. LSG suffered their fifth loss.
