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The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 league stage is over and the top four teams are decided for the playoff games. The 70 league stage games saw many records being broken and new ones being set.<h2>Have a look at the top stats from IPL 2025 league stage games</h2>Highest Team TotalSunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) posted 286/6 in only second match of the season and it remained the highest total by a team for rest of the IPL 2025. They posted this total against Rajasthan Royals in Hyderabad.Most RunsGujarat Titans opener Sai Sudharsan racked up 679 runs in 14 matches - the highest by any player in league stage. He scored these runs at an average of 52 and a strike rate of 155 with five fifties and a hundred.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/jitesh-survives-rathi-run-out-appeal-at-non-striker-end-heres-what-the-rule-says-1748412723483">Jitesh survives Rathi's run-out appeal at non-striker end. Here's what the rule says</a>Highest Individual ScoreSRH opener Abhishek Sharma scored a belligerent 141 off just 55 balls - the highest individual score in IPL 2025. Abhishek also hit 14 fours and 10 sixes in his swashbuckling innings.Most WicketsChennai Super Kings (CSK) spinner Noor Ahmed picked up 24 wickets in 14 games - the highest by any bowler in IPL 2025 league stage. He picked those wickets at an average of 17 with a best of 4/18.Best Bowling in an InningsDelhi Capitals pacer Mitchell Starc took 5/35 against SRH - the best bowling performance in an innings by a bowler in IPL 2025 league stage.Highest Partnership by RunsGT openers Shubman Gill and Sudharsan added unbeaten 205 runs for the first wicket vs DC - this is not only the highest opening partnership of IPL 2025 league stage but the highest by runs across wickets as well.With four playoff games left in the season, some of these records might change but so far IPL 2025 has been a blockbuster season for batters at least.

With four playoff games left in the season, some of these records might change but so far IPL 2025 has been a blockbuster season for batters at least.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 league stage is over and the top four teams are decided for the playoff games. The 70 league stage games saw many records being broken and new ones being set. Have a look at the top stats from IPL 2025 league stage games Highest Team Total SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) posted 286/6 in only second match of the season and it remained the highest total by a team for rest of the IPL 2025. They posted this total against Rajasthan Royals in Hyderabad. Most Runs Gujarat Titans opener Sai Sudharsan racked up 679 runs in 14 matches - the highest by any player in league stage. He scored these runs at an average of 52 and a strike rate of 155 with five fifties and a hundred. Also Read - Jitesh survives Rathi's run-out appeal at non-striker end. Here's what the rule says Highest Individual Score SRH opener Abhishek Sharma scored a belligerent 141 off just 55 balls - the highest individual score in IPL 2025. Abhishek also hit 14 fours and 10 sixes in his swashbuckling innings. Most Wickets Chennai Super Kings (CSK) spinner Noor Ahmed picked up 24 wickets in 14 games - the highest by any bowler in IPL 2025 league stage. He picked those wickets at an average of 17 with a best of 4/18. Best Bowling in an Innings Delhi Capitals pacer Mitchell Starc took 5/35 against SRH - the best bowling performance in an innings by a bowler in IPL 2025 league stage. Highest Partnership by Runs GT openers Shubman Gill and Sudharsan added unbeaten 205 runs for the first wicket vs DC - this is not only the highest opening partnership of IPL 2025 league stage but the highest by runs across wickets as well. With four playoff games left in the season, some of these records might change but so far IPL 2025 has been a blockbuster season for batters at least.

With four playoff games left in the season, some of these records might change but so far IPL 2025 has been a blockbuster season for batters at least.

From Abhishek's 141 to Starc's 5/35 - Check out all stats from IPL 2025 league stage

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) stand-in skipper Jitesh Sharma played the innings of his IPL career during the last league match of ongoing season on Tuesday (May 27). Jitesh smashed unbeaten 85 runs off 33 balls but the innings was not without much deserved luck.Jitesh first survived a caught out decision after the first delivery of the 17th over by LSG spinner Digvesh Rathi was deemed a no-ball by the TV umpire. The potential game-changing moment, however, came before the last ball.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rishabh-pant-does-backflip-on-poor-form-in-last-game-of-the-season-with-ton-vs-rcb-watch-1748362523983">Rishabh Pant does backflip on poor form in last game of IPL 2025 but Jitesh takes RCB in top two</a>Rathi was about to deliver the ball but stopped and attempted to run-out Jitesh at non-striker. The on-field umpire asked if he wanted to continue the appeal, given the debatable nature of dismissal which some claim goes against spirit of the game, and it was referred to the TV umpire once Rathi gave affirmation.The decision, however, once again was in Jitesh's favour as Rathi had completed his bowling stride as informed by the umpire on live telecast which rendered the appeal null and void.Here's what the rule says about running out non-striker"If the non-striker is out of his/her ground at any time from the moment the ball comes into play until the instant when the bowler would normally have been expected to release the ball, the non-striker is liable to be run out by the bowler attempting to run him/her out. In these circumstances, the non- striker will be out run out if he/she is out of his/her ground when his/her wicket is broken by the bowler throwing the ball at the wicket or by the bowler's hand holding the ball, whether or not the ball is subsequently delivered," notes IPL's playing conditions 38.3.1.Jitesh made full use of the twin opportunities and RCB scored remaining 28 runs in the next 10 balls to secure a top two finish and set up qualifier 1 against Punjab Kings on Thursday (May 29).

The decision, however, once again was in Jitesh's favour as Rathi had completed his bowling stride as informed by the umpire on live telecast which rendered the appeal null and void.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) stand-in skipper Jitesh Sharma played the innings of his IPL career during the last league match of ongoing season on Tuesday (May 27). Jitesh smashed unbeaten 85 runs off 33 balls but the innings was not without much deserved luck. Jitesh first survived a caught out decision after the first delivery of the 17th over by LSG spinner Digvesh Rathi was deemed a no-ball by the TV umpire. The potential game-changing moment, however, came before the last ball. Also Read - Rishabh Pant does backflip on poor form in last game of IPL 2025 but Jitesh takes RCB in top two Rathi was about to deliver the ball but stopped and attempted to run-out Jitesh at non-striker. The on-field umpire asked if he wanted to continue the appeal, given the debatable nature of dismissal which some claim goes against spirit of the game, and it was referred to the TV umpire once Rathi gave affirmation. The decision, however, once again was in Jitesh's favour as Rathi had completed his bowling stride as informed by the umpire on live telecast which rendered the appeal null and void. Here's what the rule says about running out non-striker "If the non-striker is out of his/her ground at any time from the moment the ball comes into play until the instant when the bowler would normally have been expected to release the ball, the non-striker is liable to be run out by the bowler attempting to run him/her out. In these circumstances, the non- striker will be out run out if he/she is out of his/her ground when his/her wicket is broken by the bowler throwing the ball at the wicket or by the bowler's hand holding the ball, whether or not the ball is subsequently delivered," notes IPL's playing conditions 38.3.1. Jitesh made full use of the twin opportunities and RCB scored remaining 28 runs in the next 10 balls to secure a top two finish and set up qualifier 1 against Punjab Kings on Thursday (May 29).

The decision, however, once again was in Jitesh's favour as Rathi had completed his bowling stride as informed by the umpire on live telecast which rendered the appeal null and void.

Jitesh survives Rathi's run-out appeal at non-striker end. Here's what the rule says

Lucknow Super Giants skipper Rishabh Pant finally did a backflip on his poor form throughout the IPL 2025 in the last match of the season. Pant scored unbeaten 118 off 61 balls against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Tuesday (May 27) - his second fifty-plus score of the season.Pant reached the century - his second of the IPL history - with a four towards the long off area on one leg. He then went on to perform a backflip and jumping lightly on the ground as if coming to rest. Have a look at the video:

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LSG are already out of the playoff race and this no pressure game might have helped Pant to play more freely. he also came to bat a number three instead of Nicholas Pooran - leaving fans with the question why he didn't come to bat the same position throughout the season.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ms-dhoni-retirement-news-ex-india-pacer-says-dhoni-known-as-captain-cool-doesn-t-have-patience-to-become-coach-1748359418551">Ex-India pacer says MS Dhoni, known as Captain Cool, 'doesn't have patience' to become coach</a>Thanks to Pant's blitzkrieg, LSG posted 227/3 in 20 overs - leaving RCB too much to do if they were to fancy a finish in two two.RCB started well and added 61 runs for the first wicket before the powerplay was over. Virat Kohli looked in good touch and scored 30-ball 54 before losing two partners on two balls as RCB slumped to 90/3 in eight overs.After Kohli was dismissed in the 12th over with the target still more than 100 runs away - stand-in skipper Jitesh Sharma joined Mayank Agarwal on the crease.The duo added the remaining runs and were left with eight balls to spare as RCB finished on second place with 19 points from 14 games. Jitesh finished unbeaten on 85 off 33 balls which included eight fours and six sixes while Mayank remained not out on 41 off 23 balls.RCB now face Punjab Kings in the qualifier 1 on Thursday (May 29) at Mullanpur while third and fourth place Gujarat Titans &amp; Mumbai Indians play in the eliminator on May 30.&nbsp;

Pant reached the century - his second of the IPL history - with a four towards the long off area on one leg. He then went on to perform a backflip and jumping lightly on the ground as if coming to rest.

Lucknow Super Giants skipper Rishabh Pant finally did a backflip on his poor form throughout the IPL 2025 in the last match of the season. Pant scored unbeaten 118 off 61 balls against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Tuesday (May 27) - his second fifty-plus score of the season. Pant reached the century - his second of the IPL history - with a four towards the long off area on one leg. He then went on to perform a backflip and jumping lightly on the ground as if coming to rest. Have a look at the video:

Pant reached the century - his second of the IPL history - with a four towards the long off area on one leg. He then went on to perform a backflip and jumping lightly on the ground as if coming to rest.

Rishabh Pant does backflip on poor form in last game of IPL 2025 but Jitesh takes RCB in top two

Former India pacer Atul Wassan believes that MS Dhoni 'doesn't have the patience' to be a coach. The statement comes after usual uncertainty over Dhoni's future in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025."I think he is fit for a mentor, but for coaching, Dhoni does not have patience. Because you know if he becomes a coach, then his lifestyle will keep looping the same way, like touring with the team and all that. Why would he want all that?" Wassan said on a show on OTTPlay.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/when-we-were-in-the-dumps-skipper-iyer-speaks-on-pbk-finishing-top-of-ipl-2025-points-table-1748348968267">'When we were in the dumps...,' Skipper Iyer speaks on PBK finishing top of IPL 2025 points table</a>Wassan also explained the reason behind his statement and said that coach is control-fixed people like current India coach Gautam Gambhir."No, coaching is for people who are control-fixed, like Gautam Gambhir, because he needs importance but mentoring is like 'come, have a sit, let's eat together,' and some players actually approach you. So you don't have to be the mentor, but there is mentoring going on around the whole universe of cricket. People who are close to you will approach you and take advice, whether you are a mentor or not."“It's (his body) surviving. Every year is a new challenge. It needs a lot of maintenance. Didn't trouble me enough when I was playing international cricket,” Dhoni said at the match vs GT - the last match of the season for them which they won."It depends. Again, I would say would say the same thing: I have four-five months to decide, there's no hurry to decide what needs to be done," Dhoni said at the post-match presentation about his future in the league."Every year, it's 15% more effort to keep the body fit, not to forget this is top-level cricket. It's professional cricket - you have to be at your best - and it's not always performance that you can count, because if cricketers start retiring because of performance, then a few of them will retire when they're 22," he added.

The statement comes after usual uncertainty over MS Dhoni's future in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. CSK, however, had a bad season as they finished last in the group stage.

Former India pacer Atul Wassan believes that MS Dhoni 'doesn't have the patience' to be a coach. The statement comes after usual uncertainty over Dhoni's future in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. "I think he is fit for a mentor, but for coaching, Dhoni does not have patience. Because you know if he becomes a coach, then his lifestyle will keep looping the same way, like touring with the team and all that. Why would he want all that?" Wassan said on a show on OTTPlay. Also Read - 'When we were in the dumps...,' Skipper Iyer speaks on PBK finishing top of IPL 2025 points table Wassan also explained the reason behind his statement and said that coach is control-fixed people like current India coach Gautam Gambhir. "No, coaching is for people who are control-fixed, like Gautam Gambhir, because he needs importance but mentoring is like 'come, have a sit, let's eat together,' and some players actually approach you. So you don't have to be the mentor, but there is mentoring going on around the whole universe of cricket. People who are close to you will approach you and take advice, whether you are a mentor or not." “It's (his body) surviving. Every year is a new challenge. It needs a lot of maintenance. Didn't trouble me enough when I was playing international cricket,” Dhoni said at the match vs GT - the last match of the season for them which they won. "It depends. Again, I would say would say the same thing: I have four-five months to decide, there's no hurry to decide what needs to be done," Dhoni said at the post-match presentation about his future in the league. "Every year, it's 15% more effort to keep the body fit, not to forget this is top-level cricket. It's professional cricket - you have to be at your best - and it's not always performance that you can count, because if cricketers start retiring because of performance, then a few of them will retire when they're 22," he added.

The statement comes after usual uncertainty over MS Dhoni's future in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. CSK, however, had a bad season as they finished last in the group stage.

Ex-India pacer says MS Dhoni, known as Captain Cool, 'doesn't have patience' to become coach

Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer has lauded the camaraderie between him and coach Ricky Ponting as the team ended IPL 2025 regular season at top of the points table. Punjab, under skipper Iyer, finished the season with 19 points from nine wins, one no result and four losses out of 14 games played."The camaraderie has been there for the past few years between Ricky and I, he gives me a lot of freedom. He lets me be decisive on the field, all these things have culminated in a great way," Iyer said post-match after their win against Mumbai Indians on May 26.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/shreyas-iyer-punjab-kings-ipl-2025-real-reason-why-pbks-skipper-shreyas-iyer-left-kkr-despite-winning-ipl-2024-1748347356816">'Felt underappreciated,' Ex-player on why PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer left KKR despite winning IPL 2024</a>"Every individual stepped up at the right time. Starting from game one, we've been in the mindset of wanting to win despite the situation. We've had players putting their hands up when we were in the dumps. Kudos to support staff and management too."Ricky has been fantastic with player management, it's important for me to get trust too. That happened with the wins early on. Had conversations with them too. You have to maintain good relationships throughout. I feel the dressing room has been top notch throughout. When you are down in the dumps, it is easy to backstab each other," he added.Iyer has led from the front in the ongoing season, scoring 514 runs in 14 games - the most for PBKS - at an average of 51 and a strike rate of 172. He has scored five fifties in the season as well.Iyer has worked Ponting in the past at Delhi Capitals where he played from 2015 to 2021 before being with KKR for three seasons from 2022 onwards. The batter was let go by KKR ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction was bought by PBKS for a record price of INR 27 crore.

Punjab, under skipper Shreyas Iyer, finished the season with 19 points from nine wins, one no result and four losses out of 14 games played.

Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer has lauded the camaraderie between him and coach Ricky Ponting as the team ended IPL 2025 regular season at top of the points table. Punjab, under skipper Iyer, finished the season with 19 points from nine wins, one no result and four losses out of 14 games played. "The camaraderie has been there for the past few years between Ricky and I, he gives me a lot of freedom. He lets me be decisive on the field, all these things have culminated in a great way," Iyer said post-match after their win against Mumbai Indians on May 26. Also Read - 'Felt underappreciated,' Ex-player on why PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer left KKR despite winning IPL 2024 "Every individual stepped up at the right time. Starting from game one, we've been in the mindset of wanting to win despite the situation. We've had players putting their hands up when we were in the dumps. Kudos to support staff and management too. "Ricky has been fantastic with player management, it's important for me to get trust too. That happened with the wins early on. Had conversations with them too. You have to maintain good relationships throughout. I feel the dressing room has been top notch throughout. When you are down in the dumps, it is easy to backstab each other," he added. Iyer has led from the front in the ongoing season, scoring 514 runs in 14 games - the most for PBKS - at an average of 51 and a strike rate of 172. He has scored five fifties in the season as well. Iyer has worked Ponting in the past at Delhi Capitals where he played from 2015 to 2021 before being with KKR for three seasons from 2022 onwards. The batter was let go by KKR ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction was bought by PBKS for a record price of INR 27 crore.

Punjab, under skipper Shreyas Iyer, finished the season with 19 points from nine wins, one no result and four losses out of 14 games played.

'When we were in the dumps...,' Skipper Iyer speaks on PBK finishing top of IPL 2025 points table

Former India player Robin Uthappa believes that Punjab Kings (PBKS) skipper Shreyas Iyer was 'underappreciated' at his previous team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). The statement comes a day after Punjab finished as the table toppers of IPL 2025 and secured a place in Qualifier 1."Shreyas has always been an exceptional captain. You always sensed that he felt underappreciated at KKR despite adding value there," Uthappa said while talking to JioHotstar. "He moved to a franchise where not much had been achieved historically, and then went on to win it for them. That says a lot about his leadership and belief," he added.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/elegance-over-power-the-rise-of-sai-sudharsan-in-india-cricket-set-up-1748326266888">Elegance over Power: The rise of Sai Sudharsan in India cricket set-up</a>Iyer has led from the front in the season, scoring 514 runs in 14 games - the most for PBKS - at an average of 51 and a strike rate of 172. He has scored five fifties in the season as well.Punjab, under skipper Iyer, finished the season with 19 points from nine wins, one no result and four losses out of 14 games played. They lost the last match by six wickets against DC and looked to lose momentum at the wrong time but the win against a resurgent MI gives them confidence going into the playoffs."You want momentum at the right point in the tournament and the right kind of impetus going into the play-offs. Punjab started the tournament exceptionally well, lost a bit of steam towards the back end of the league stage, but regained momentum just before the play-offs," said Uthappa."Granted, they're losing a player or two to national duty, but even within the squad, the batting line-up looks really solid. For me, Arshdeep Singh hasn't quite fired yet, and that actually augurs well for Punjab. It means he's due for a big performance and will be raring to go in crucial games," he added.

Iyer has led from the front in the season, scoring 514 runs in 14 games - the most for PBKS - at an average of 51 and a strike rate of 172. He has scored five fifties in the season as well.

Former India player Robin Uthappa believes that Punjab Kings (PBKS) skipper Shreyas Iyer was 'underappreciated' at his previous team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). The statement comes a day after Punjab finished as the table toppers of IPL 2025 and secured a place in Qualifier 1. "Shreyas has always been an exceptional captain. You always sensed that he felt underappreciated at KKR despite adding value there," Uthappa said while talking to JioHotstar. "He moved to a franchise where not much had been achieved historically, and then went on to win it for them. That says a lot about his leadership and belief," he added. Also Read - Elegance over Power: The rise of Sai Sudharsan in India cricket set-up Iyer has led from the front in the season, scoring 514 runs in 14 games - the most for PBKS - at an average of 51 and a strike rate of 172. He has scored five fifties in the season as well. Punjab, under skipper Iyer, finished the season with 19 points from nine wins, one no result and four losses out of 14 games played. They lost the last match by six wickets against DC and looked to lose momentum at the wrong time but the win against a resurgent MI gives them confidence going into the playoffs. "You want momentum at the right point in the tournament and the right kind of impetus going into the play-offs. Punjab started the tournament exceptionally well, lost a bit of steam towards the back end of the league stage, but regained momentum just before the play-offs," said Uthappa. "Granted, they're losing a player or two to national duty, but even within the squad, the batting line-up looks really solid. For me, Arshdeep Singh hasn't quite fired yet, and that actually augurs well for Punjab. It means he's due for a big performance and will be raring to go in crucial games," he added.

Iyer has led from the front in the season, scoring 514 runs in 14 games - the most for PBKS - at an average of 51 and a strike rate of 172. He has scored five fifties in the season as well.

'Felt underappreciated,' Ex-player on why PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer left KKR despite winning IPL 2024

In an era where 20-over cricket is dominated by power-hitting, batters playing with timing, class and touch are gems in themselves. One such incredible batter is<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/sai-sudharsan"> Sai Sudharsan</a>, a tall elegant, left-handed batter from Tamil Nadu. The notable thing about Sai is how he crafts his innings. He neither swings hard nor blind slogs but he just finds the gaps, plays with a cool head, and builds his innings with patience. And now, the Gujarat Titans opener has earned his maiden India Test call-up, a reward for his calm consistency.&nbsp;Sai’s rise was steady and gritted with a lot of temperament. After showing promise in the TNPL, he quickly made his way into Tamil Nadu’s senior side. But it was the IPL that made people bite their nails. Picked by <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/gujarat-titans">Gujarat Titans i</a>n IPL 2022 for his base price of INR 20 lakh, he grabbed this opportunity with golden hands.&nbsp;Also Read<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ind-vs-eng-2025-pujara-calls-sarfaraz-khans-test-snub-unfortunate-but-at-the-same-time-1748262219716"> | IND vs ENG 2025: Pujara calls Sarfaraz Khan's Test snub 'unfortunate, but at the same time...'</a>&nbsp;In IPL 2023, Sudharsan smashed 362 runs in just eight matches highlighted by a breathtaking 47-ball 96 in the final against CSK. He followed that up with an even better IPL 2024, scoring 527 runs and becoming GT’s top scorer and scored his first IPL century on the way to become the fastest Indian to 1000 IPL runs. Currently, he leads the IPL 2025 orange cap leaderboard with 679 runs in 14 outings.&nbsp;Sudharsan plays with skill and sharp game awareness. He rotates strike, keeps dot balls low, and paces his innings smartly. That’s what makes him different. His calmness was further sharpened in England. Sai played county cricket for <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/surrey">Surrey</a> in 2023, scoring a century and a fifty in five matches. More than numbers, it was the experience that helped him grow.&nbsp;“Playing in England, you cannot relax as a batsman, I struggled in the first few games, but I learned to play the ball late, with soft hands, close to the body.” &nbsp;Sai was quoted saying to the Indian Express. Former England captain Alec Stewart had guided him through that period and gave him tips to handle the lateral movement of the ball.&nbsp;Sport runs in his family blood, his father was an athlete for India, his mother played volleyball for Tamil Nadu. However, it is Sai’s calm mind and classy batting that has brought him here added to his family's support.&nbsp;From IPL stardom to the Test cap, Sai Sudharsan’s rise is a reminder that in cricket, elegance and class still matter.

The notable thing about Sai is how he crafts his innings. He neither swings hard nor blind slogs but he just finds the gaps, plays with a cool head, and builds his innings with patience.

In an era where 20-over cricket is dominated by power-hitting, batters playing with timing, class and touch are gems in themselves. One such incredible batter is Sai Sudharsan, a tall elegant, left-handed batter from Tamil Nadu. The notable thing about Sai is how he crafts his innings. He neither swings hard nor blind slogs but he just finds the gaps, plays with a cool head, and builds his innings with patience. And now, the Gujarat Titans opener has earned his maiden India Test call-up, a reward for his calm consistency. Sai’s rise was steady and gritted with a lot of temperament. After showing promise in the TNPL, he quickly made his way into Tamil Nadu’s senior side. But it was the IPL that made people bite their nails. Picked by Gujarat Titans in IPL 2022 for his base price of INR 20 lakh, he grabbed this opportunity with golden hands. Also Read | IND vs ENG 2025: Pujara calls Sarfaraz Khan's Test snub 'unfortunate, but at the same time...' In IPL 2023, Sudharsan smashed 362 runs in just eight matches highlighted by a breathtaking 47-ball 96 in the final against CSK. He followed that up with an even better IPL 2024, scoring 527 runs and becoming GT’s top scorer and scored his first IPL century on the way to become the fastest Indian to 1000 IPL runs. Currently, he leads the IPL 2025 orange cap leaderboard with 679 runs in 14 outings. Sudharsan plays with skill and sharp game awareness. He rotates strike, keeps dot balls low, and paces his innings smartly. That’s what makes him different. His calmness was further sharpened in England. Sai played county cricket for Surrey in 2023, scoring a century and a fifty in five matches. More than numbers, it was the experience that helped him grow. “Playing in England, you cannot relax as a batsman, I struggled in the first few games, but I learned to play the ball late, with soft hands, close to the body.” Sai was quoted saying to the Indian Express. Former England captain Alec Stewart had guided him through that period and gave him tips to handle the lateral movement of the ball. Sport runs in his family blood, his father was an athlete for India, his mother played volleyball for Tamil Nadu. However, it is Sai’s calm mind and classy batting that has brought him here added to his family's support. From IPL stardom to the Test cap, Sai Sudharsan’s rise is a reminder that in cricket, elegance and class still matter.

The notable thing about Sai is how he crafts his innings. He neither swings hard nor blind slogs but he just finds the gaps, plays with a cool head, and builds his innings with patience.

Elegance over Power: The rise of Sai Sudharsan in India cricket set-up

Australia have found themselves in a bit of a selection headache ahead of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/world-test-championship">World Test Championship</a> (WTC) final against South Africa at <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/lords">Lord’s</a> Stadium. The return of all-rounder <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/cameron-green">Cameron Green</a> back in form with the bat has sparked serious discussions about reshuffling the batting line-up for the Baggy Greens.&nbsp;Green has been in superb touch during his <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/county-cricket">county</a> stint with Gloucestershire, scoring three centuries in eight innings while batting at No. 5. Also, in March 2024, he played a match-winning knock of an unbeaten 174 against New Zealand at the Basin Reserve. While he hasn’t played a Test match since the same New Zealand series, his red-ball form, especially in the county cricket has made him hard to look away from.&nbsp;Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-eng-vs-ind-2025-england-tour-preparation-would-help-shubman-gill-embrace-test-captaincy-and-redefine-his-batting-cheteshwar-pujara-1748260786659">England tour preparation would help Gill embrace Test captaincy and redefine his batting: Pujara</a>&nbsp;However, Green’s back surgery has ruled him out from bowling, and that affects Australia’s squad balance. Head coach Andrew McDonald confirmed Green could return as a specialist batter, but that would force some changes in the top and middle order.&nbsp;“If you require the all-rounder in the conditions, that would then lend itself to a decision around the top order, And that’s not to dismiss the fact that Beau Webster can be a bat only as well.” McDonald was quoted saying to SEN Radio.&nbsp;Now let us understand the two different batting scenarios of Australia's batting order.&nbsp;A) Possible top 6 with Green&nbsp;1. Usman Khawaja2. Travis Head3. Cameron Green (at no.3)4. Marnus Labuschagne5. Steve Smith&nbsp;6. Josh Inglis&nbsp;B) Possible top 6 without Green&nbsp;1. Usman Khawaja2. Sam Konstas or Beau Webster (in case Green is left out)3. Marnus Labuschagne4. Steve Smith5. Travis Head6. Josh Inglis&nbsp;As Head coach McDonald summed it up: “There’s an XI on a board, but it’s got some dashes with multiple names in different positions.”&nbsp;The conditions at Lord’s will likely decide which way the Baggy Greens would go. Green adds quality with the bat, but without his bowling, the team may need to find balance elsewhere.

Green has been in superb touch during his county stint with Gloucestershire, scoring three centuries in eight innings while batting at No. 5.

Australia have found themselves in a bit of a selection headache ahead of the World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa at Lord’s Stadium. The return of all-rounder Cameron Green back in form with the bat has sparked serious discussions about reshuffling the batting line-up for the Baggy Greens. Green has been in superb touch during his county stint with Gloucestershire, scoring three centuries in eight innings while batting at No. 5. Also, in March 2024, he played a match-winning knock of an unbeaten 174 against New Zealand at the Basin Reserve. While he hasn’t played a Test match since the same New Zealand series, his red-ball form, especially in the county cricket has made him hard to look away from. Also Read | England tour preparation would help Gill embrace Test captaincy and redefine his batting: Pujara However, Green’s back surgery has ruled him out from bowling, and that affects Australia’s squad balance. Head coach Andrew McDonald confirmed Green could return as a specialist batter, but that would force some changes in the top and middle order. “If you require the all-rounder in the conditions, that would then lend itself to a decision around the top order, And that’s not to dismiss the fact that Beau Webster can be a bat only as well.” McDonald was quoted saying to SEN Radio. Now let us understand the two different batting scenarios of Australia's batting order. A) Possible top 6 with Green 1. Usman Khawaja 2. Travis Head 3. Cameron Green (at no.3) 4. Marnus Labuschagne 5. Steve Smith 6. Josh Inglis B) Possible top 6 without Green 1. Usman Khawaja 2. Sam Konstas or Beau Webster (in case Green is left out) 3. Marnus Labuschagne 4. Steve Smith 5. Travis Head 6. Josh Inglis As Head coach McDonald summed it up: “There’s an XI on a board, but it’s got some dashes with multiple names in different positions.” The conditions at Lord’s will likely decide which way the Baggy Greens would go. Green adds quality with the bat, but without his bowling, the team may need to find balance elsewhere.

Green has been in superb touch during his county stint with Gloucestershire, scoring three centuries in eight innings while batting at No. 5

WTC Final 2025: How will Cameron Green's return shake up Australia's middle-order batting?

After missing out on the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/t20-worldcup">T20 World Cup </a>last year, wicketkeeper batter<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/kl-rahul"> KL Rahul</a> has his eyes set on making a comeback to India’s T20I squad. And his performance in the ongoing IPL 2025 makes a strong statement of his return in the shortest format for India.&nbsp;Rahul had last played a T20I game in the 2022 T20 World Cup semi-final against England. At the Adelaide Oval, where India faced a 10-wicket defeat.&nbsp;However, this time he has let his bat do the talk. Rahul has been in superb form this season for <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/delhi-capitals">Delhi Capitals</a> (DC). In 13 outings, he has scored 539 runs at an average of 53 and an impressive strike rate of 149.72. He already has one century and three half-centuries to his name, making him the leading run-getter for DC.&nbsp;Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/where-i-went-wrong-reveals-klaasen-after-ending-ipl-2025-for-srh-with-a-ton-1748238872304">'That's where I went wrong,' reveals Klaasen after ending IPL 2025 for SRH with a ton</a>&nbsp;With India set to host the T20 World Cup in 2026, Rahul is determined to be a part of the squad. “Yes, I want to get back in the T20 team and the World Cup is in my mind, but for now it’s just trying to enjoy how I’m playing right now," Rahul was quoted saying to Sky Sports.&nbsp;Reflecting on his career, Rahul shared how he has always prioritised the team’s needs over personal preferences. “If you have seen how my career has gone, I don’t think I really had a choice. I just want to be in the team and whatever challenge is thrown at me, I have found that’s better for me to adapt to,” he said.&nbsp;Known for his flexibility and versatility, Rahul has batted across positions from opener to No.7. “When the role is given to me and the coaches and the captain and the selectors tell me that look this is what we are expecting from you, maybe No.5, maybe No.6, open the batting. Yeah, that sort of gives me clarity and then I work around my game,” he signed off.&nbsp;KL Rahul's batting stats in T20I cricket (as of May 27, 2025)

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Matches</td><td>Total runs</td><td>Average</td><td>Strike rate</td><td>Best score</td><td>Centuries</td><td>Half-centuries</td></tr><tr><td>72</td><td>2265</td><td>37.75</td><td>139.12</td><td>110*</td><td>1</td><td>22</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

Rahul last played a T20I in the 2022 T20 World Cup semifinal against England. At the Adelaide Oval, where India had faced a thumping 10-wicket defeat, since then Rahul was dropped from the side.

After missing out on the T20 World Cup last year, wicketkeeper batter KL Rahul has his eyes set on making a comeback to India’s T20I squad. And his performance in the ongoing IPL 2025 makes a strong statement of his return in the shortest format for India. Rahul had last played a T20I game in the 2022 T20 World Cup semi-final against England. At the Adelaide Oval, where India faced a 10-wicket defeat. However, this time he has let his bat do the talk. Rahul has been in superb form this season for Delhi Capitals (DC). In 13 outings, he has scored 539 runs at an average of 53 and an impressive strike rate of 149.72. He already has one century and three half-centuries to his name, making him the leading run-getter for DC. Also Read | 'That's where I went wrong,' reveals Klaasen after ending IPL 2025 for SRH with a ton With India set to host the T20 World Cup in 2026, Rahul is determined to be a part of the squad. “Yes, I want to get back in the T20 team and the World Cup is in my mind, but for now it’s just trying to enjoy how I’m playing right now," Rahul was quoted saying to Sky Sports. Reflecting on his career, Rahul shared how he has always prioritised the team’s needs over personal preferences. “If you have seen how my career has gone, I don’t think I really had a choice. I just want to be in the team and whatever challenge is thrown at me, I have found that’s better for me to adapt to,” he said. Known for his flexibility and versatility, Rahul has batted across positions from opener to No.7. “When the role is given to me and the coaches and the captain and the selectors tell me that look this is what we are expecting from you, maybe No.5, maybe No.6, open the batting. Yeah, that sort of gives me clarity and then I work around my game,” he signed off. KL Rahul's batting stats in T20I cricket (as of May 27, 2025)

Rahul last played a T20I in the 2022 T20 World Cup semi-final against England. At the Adelaide Oval, where India faced a 10-wicket defeat

'I want to get back in T20 team': KL Rahul makes BOLD statement after stellar IPL 2025 season

Punjab Kings (PBKS) have sealed the Qualifier 1 spot in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025">IPL 2025</a> playoffs after a statement win over <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mumbai-indians">Mumbai Indians (MI)</a> in Jaipur on Monday (May 26). Punjab beat Mumbai by seven wickets to finish among the top two on the points table with 19 points from 14 contested matches. Winning nine league games means they qualified for the tournament knockout for the first time since 2014.&nbsp;Brilliant fifties by opener Priyansh Arya and keeper-batter Josh Inglis helped Punjab complete the run chase within 19 overs and seal the Qualifier 1 spot.&nbsp;Punjab won the toss and elected to field first. Backing their bowlers to deliver the first punch, PBKS found success inside the Powerplay with Ryan Rickelton’s wicket. Rohit Sharma and Tilak Varma departed quickly later on before seamer Vijaykumar Vyshak accounted for dangerous-looking Will Jacks on 17.&nbsp;&nbsp;Captain Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav held the innings together by taking the attack to the opposition. The pair accelerated the scoring rate, and despite losing Pandya in the 17th over, they kept going about their business. An expensive penultimate over saw MI cross the 180-run-mark but failed to make it big in the last one, with Arshdeep Singh winning the battle and returning with two wickets.<h2>Punjab batters go big</h2>&nbsp;The dynamite batting pair of Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh began with the onslaught from the word go, adding 34 for the first wicket. It was when the real action began; Inglis joined Arya in the middle, and the pair went bonkers. Both kept hammering fours and sixes for fun, sparing none. The left-right combination helped Punjab sit in the driver’s seat, making the most of the momentum.&nbsp;Though Arya lost his wicket soon after completing his impressive fifty, Inglis decided against slowing down and instead looked to hit all balls across the boundary line. However, before he could wrap up the run chase, Mitchell Santner dismissed him, trapped in the front on a well-made 73.&nbsp;Nehal Wadhera and Iyer completed the formalities and helped the team win this blockbuster contest by seven wickets. &nbsp;While Punjab will play the Qualifier 1 on Thursday (May 29), Mumbai will play the Eliminator the next day, with both games taking place in Mullanpur.

IPL 2025: Punjab Kings seal Qualifier 1 spot with statement win over Mumbai Indians

Punjab Kings (PBKS) have sealed the Qualifier 1 spot in the IPL 2025 playoffs after a statement win over Mumbai Indians (MI) in Jaipur on Monday (May 26). Punjab beat Mumbai by seven wickets to finish among the top two on the points table with 19 points from 14 contested matches. Winning nine league games means they qualified for the tournament knockout for the first time since 2014. Brilliant fifties by opener Priyansh Arya and keeper-batter Josh Inglis helped Punjab complete the run chase within 19 overs and seal the Qualifier 1 spot. Punjab won the toss and elected to field first. Backing their bowlers to deliver the first punch, PBKS found success inside the Powerplay with Ryan Rickelton’s wicket. Rohit Sharma and Tilak Varma departed quickly later on before seamer Vijaykumar Vyshak accounted for dangerous-looking Will Jacks on 17. Captain Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav held the innings together by taking the attack to the opposition. The pair accelerated the scoring rate, and despite losing Pandya in the 17th over, they kept going about their business. An expensive penultimate over saw MI cross the 180-run-mark but failed to make it big in the last one, with Arshdeep Singh winning the battle and returning with two wickets. Punjab batters go big The dynamite batting pair of Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh began with the onslaught from the word go, adding 34 for the first wicket. It was when the real action began; Inglis joined Arya in the middle, and the pair went bonkers. Both kept hammering fours and sixes for fun, sparing none. The left-right combination helped Punjab sit in the driver’s seat, making the most of the momentum. Though Arya lost his wicket soon after completing his impressive fifty, Inglis decided against slowing down and instead looked to hit all balls across the boundary line. However, before he could wrap up the run chase, Mitchell Santner dismissed him, trapped in the front on a well-made 73. Nehal Wadhera and Iyer completed the formalities and helped the team win this blockbuster contest by seven wickets. While Punjab will play the Qualifier 1 on Thursday (May 29), Mumbai will play the Eliminator the next day, with both games taking place in Mullanpur.

Brilliant fifties by opener Priyansh Arya and keeper-batter Josh Inglis helped Punjab complete the run chase within 19 overs and seal the Qualifier 1 spot.&nbsp;

Mumbai Indians (MI) batter Suryakumar Yadav has broken a 15-year-old long-standing IPL record held by cricket great and former franchise hero Sachin Tendulkar. Against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the side’s last league game in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025">IPL 2025</a> on Monday (May 26), Suryakumar completed his fifth fifty of the season (57); he also surpassed Sachin’s tally of 618 runs (619* runs) in a single edition, topping the list of MI batters with most runs in an edition.&nbsp;The batting maestro scored 618 runs in the 2010 edition, a record that remained untouched for over a decade. However, SKY, a Mumbai Indians veteran, broke this record and created a few more during his brief knock. Ahead of the game, the right-handed batter needed 36 runs to surpass Sachin’s tally, achieving this feat in the 15th over by pulling seamer Arshdeep Singh for a single.&nbsp; &nbsp;Meanwhile, Suryakumar had come close to breaching it earlier, during the 2023 edition, where he ended the season with 605 runs.&nbsp; &nbsp;Here’s the list of MI batters with the most runs in a single IPL season -&nbsp; &nbsp;<ul><li>619* - Suryakumar Yadav (2025)</li><li>618 - Sachin Tendulkar (2010)</li><li>605 - Suryakumar Yadav (2023)</li><li>553 - Sachin Tendulkar (2011)</li><li>540 - Lendl Simmons (2015)</li><li>538 - Rohit Sharma (2013)</li></ul><h2>More records tumble in Jaipur &nbsp;</h2>Surya also created a couple more records to guide Mumbai to a fighting first-inning total of 184 for seven. Surya broke a T20 record and an all-time IPL record during his innings.&nbsp; &nbsp;Firstly, he broke South Africa’s Test captain Temba Bavuma’s world record of most 25-plus scores in T20s by completing his 14th consecutive 25-plus score in this format, going past Bavuma’s tally.&nbsp; &nbsp;SKY also broke a record for the most consecutive 25-plus scores in a single edition. He completed 14 successive 25-plus scores this season, surpassing the joint record held by Shubman Gill and Kane Williamson of 13 such scores each. &nbsp;Most 25+ scores in an IPL season - &nbsp;<ul><li>14* - Suryakumar Yadav (14 innings) in 2025</li><li>13 - Shubman Gill (17 innings) in 2023</li><li>13 - Kane Williamson (17 innings) in 2018</li></ul>Meanwhile, Punjab won the toss and elected to field first, restricting Mumbai to under 200. Considering the winner of this match seals the top-two spot on the points table, the two teams have come all guns blazing in a crucial must-win tie. Both, however, have secured IPL 2025 playoff berths. &nbsp;

Surya touches sky in Jaipur! Ace MI batter breaks Sachin Tendulkar’s 15-year-old IPL record

Mumbai Indians (MI) batter Suryakumar Yadav has broken a 15-year-old long-standing IPL record held by cricket great and former franchise hero Sachin Tendulkar. Against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the side’s last league game in IPL 2025 on Monday (May 26), Suryakumar completed his fifth fifty of the season (57); he also surpassed Sachin’s tally of 618 runs (619* runs) in a single edition, topping the list of MI batters with most runs in an edition. The batting maestro scored 618 runs in the 2010 edition, a record that remained untouched for over a decade. However, SKY, a Mumbai Indians veteran, broke this record and created a few more during his brief knock. Ahead of the game, the right-handed batter needed 36 runs to surpass Sachin’s tally, achieving this feat in the 15th over by pulling seamer Arshdeep Singh for a single. Meanwhile, Suryakumar had come close to breaching it earlier, during the 2023 edition, where he ended the season with 605 runs. Here’s the list of MI batters with the most runs in a single IPL season - 619* - Suryakumar Yadav (2025) 618 - Sachin Tendulkar (2010) 605 - Suryakumar Yadav (2023) 553 - Sachin Tendulkar (2011) 540 - Lendl Simmons (2015) 538 - Rohit Sharma (2013) More records tumble in Jaipur Surya also created a couple more records to guide Mumbai to a fighting first-inning total of 184 for seven. Surya broke a T20 record and an all-time IPL record during his innings. Firstly, he broke South Africa’s Test captain Temba Bavuma’s world record of most 25-plus scores in T20s by completing his 14th consecutive 25-plus score in this format, going past Bavuma’s tally. SKY also broke a record for the most consecutive 25-plus scores in a single edition. He completed 14 successive 25-plus scores this season, surpassing the joint record held by Shubman Gill and Kane Williamson of 13 such scores each. Most 25+ scores in an IPL season - 14* - Suryakumar Yadav (14 innings) in 2025 13 - Shubman Gill (17 innings) in 2023 13 - Kane Williamson (17 innings) in 2018 Meanwhile, Punjab won the toss and elected to field first, restricting Mumbai to under 200. Considering the winner of this match seals the top-two spot on the points table, the two teams have come all guns blazing in a crucial must-win tie. Both, however, have secured IPL 2025 playoff berths.

Ahead of the game, the right-handed batter needed 36 runs to surpass Sachin’s tally, achieving this feat in the 15th over by pulling seamer Arshdeep Singh for a single.

Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee picked two uncapped players for the forthcoming England tour, including batter Sai Sudharsan and seamer Arshdeep Singh. While the cricket community welcomed their selection, some doubts have been raised lately over Sai’s inclusion in the 18-man squad for the five Tests starting June 20 in Leeds.&nbsp;Sai's former Tamil Nadu coach, Sulakshan Kulkarni, has expressed dissatisfaction over his technique in the challenging English conditions, ringing warning bells for Team India. Although the left-handed batter continues to make headlines in the ongoing IPL 2025, leading the run-scoring chart, hitting 679 runs in 14 contested matches thus far, Kulkarni feels his natural game could restrict him from scoring runs on seam-friendly pitches.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/eng-vs-ind-2025-cricket-no-sai-sudharsan-three-openers-and-captain-gill-in-cheteshwar-pujara-top-four-for-england-tests-1748257041166">No Sai Sudharsan, three openers and captain Gill in Pujara’s top four for England Tests</a> &nbsp;Sai’s IPL records in the past two years, alongside his first-class records, wherein he scored 1957 runs from 29 matches, make him a deserving candidate for the upcoming Test series, especially in Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s absence. His former coach, however, warned the selectors of making a dicey call by picking an under-cooker, Sai Sudharsan, for the England tour. &nbsp;“His domestic record is not great. When I was the coach, I saw him play on a seaming track in at least two matches. And he didn’t play well there. His technique against the moving ball needs to improve,” Kulkarni said in an exclusive chat with Times of India (TOI).&nbsp; &nbsp;Detailing where he feels Sai could lag in England, his ex-coach said that the left-hander tends to play away from his body, contradicting the whole mantra of succeeding in those conditions. His ex-coach also warned him against playing across more, urging him to play straight and closer to his body.&nbsp; &nbsp;“He has a tendency of playing away from the body, while the secret of success in England is to play late and play the ball right under your nose. He has to curb some of his strokes and should play straight and close to the body. He has to work to get the technique right before the tour,” Kulkarni concluded. &nbsp;Meanwhile, Sudharsan has spent some time with Surrey in the English county across two seasons (2023 and 2024), averaging close to 35. During his last stint with the County side, Sudharsan hit his maiden FC hundred in England while batting at number six.&nbsp; &nbsp;He, however, would likely bat inside the top four if given a chance on the UK tour.&nbsp;

Warning bells ring for Team India ahead of the ENG Tests as Sai Sudharsan’s ex-coach drops worrying concerns

Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee picked two uncapped players for the forthcoming England tour, including batter Sai Sudharsan and seamer Arshdeep Singh. While the cricket community welcomed their selection, some doubts have been raised lately over Sai’s inclusion in the 18-man squad for the five Tests starting June 20 in Leeds. Sai's former Tamil Nadu coach, Sulakshan Kulkarni, has expressed dissatisfaction over his technique in the challenging English conditions, ringing warning bells for Team India. Although the left-handed batter continues to make headlines in the ongoing IPL 2025, leading the run-scoring chart, hitting 679 runs in 14 contested matches thus far, Kulkarni feels his natural game could restrict him from scoring runs on seam-friendly pitches. Also read | No Sai Sudharsan, three openers and captain Gill in Pujara’s top four for England Tests Sai’s IPL records in the past two years, alongside his first-class records, wherein he scored 1957 runs from 29 matches, make him a deserving candidate for the upcoming Test series, especially in Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s absence. His former coach, however, warned the selectors of making a dicey call by picking an under-cooker, Sai Sudharsan, for the England tour. “His domestic record is not great. When I was the coach, I saw him play on a seaming track in at least two matches. And he didn’t play well there. His technique against the moving ball needs to improve,” Kulkarni said in an exclusive chat with Times of India (TOI). Detailing where he feels Sai could lag in England, his ex-coach said that the left-hander tends to play away from his body, contradicting the whole mantra of succeeding in those conditions. His ex-coach also warned him against playing across more, urging him to play straight and closer to his body. “He has a tendency of playing away from the body, while the secret of success in England is to play late and play the ball right under your nose. He has to curb some of his strokes and should play straight and close to the body. He has to work to get the technique right before the tour,” Kulkarni concluded. Meanwhile, Sudharsan has spent some time with Surrey in the English county across two seasons (2023 and 2024), averaging close to 35. During his last stint with the County side, Sudharsan hit his maiden FC hundred in England while batting at number six. He, however, would likely bat inside the top four if given a chance on the UK tour.

Although the left-handed batter continues to make headlines in the ongoing IPL 2025, leading the run-scoring chart, Kulkarni feels his natural game could restrict him from scoring runs on seam-friendly pitches.

Ace India quick Mohammed Shami had a below-par IPL 2025, returning with just six wickets from nine contested matches at an economy of over 11. Shami’s mediocre return to franchise cricket did no good to his team, SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH), either, which finished in the bottom half with seven wins and 13 points. However, SRH coach Daniel Vettori backed Shami, 34, to bounce back next season.&nbsp;Shami missed all cricket action since getting ruled out with an ankle injury in late 2023, only to return to the Indian side for the first showpiece event of the year – the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. He picked a five-for against Bangladesh in the tournament opener, later helping his team win the title for the record third time.&nbsp; &nbsp;However, before all of this, SRH bought Shami at the November auction last year to bolster their pace attack.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-eng-vs-ind-2025-england-tour-preparation-would-help-shubman-gill-embrace-test-captaincy-and-redefine-his-batting-cheteshwar-pujara-1748260786659">England tour preparation would help Gill embrace Test captaincy and redefine his batting: Pujara</a> &nbsp;Though they assembled a fighting pace unit led by seamer Pat Cummins, SRH failed to make the best out of their bowling attack, failing to reach the IPL 2025 playoffs. Shedding light on their premier India pacer, Vettori said, "It is a long time ago that he played T20 cricket, so it always takes a little bit to acclimate back into it. The game has progressed very quickly over those 18 months since the last time he played for GT, he was a Purple Cap winner. I just think the challenge is remaining consistent for him." &nbsp;Vettori explains what led to Shami’s downfall this season.&nbsp; &nbsp;"I think that's where he's at his best when he hits that length, and probably just wasn't at that metronomical best that we've seen in the past. And that's partly a long layoff, that's partly the game. And I know that he worked exceptionally hard and he was desperate to do well, but it just wasn't quite his season. But there's no reason why he can't bounce back because of the quality of the bowler that he is," he added while speaking after his team’s last league game against KKR in IPL 2025.<h2>No Shami on England tour &nbsp;</h2>Shami’s absence from cricket hurt his chances of returning to the Indian Test side for the forthcoming England tour starting June 20 in Leeds. The BCCI men’s selection committee decided against picking Shami for the five-match Test series, citing his lack of Test cricket bowling fitness, having missed all red-ball action for nearly ten months.&nbsp; &nbsp;Shami, however, remains among the backups should India need his services on the forthcoming UK tour.

Mohammed Shami receives support from SRH coach over mediocre IPL 2025, England Tests snub

Ace India quick Mohammed Shami had a below-par IPL 2025, returning with just six wickets from nine contested matches at an economy of over 11. Shami’s mediocre return to franchise cricket did no good to his team, SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH), either, which finished in the bottom half with seven wins and 13 points. However, SRH coach Daniel Vettori backed Shami, 34, to bounce back next season. Shami missed all cricket action since getting ruled out with an ankle injury in late 2023, only to return to the Indian side for the first showpiece event of the year – the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. He picked a five-for against Bangladesh in the tournament opener, later helping his team win the title for the record third time. However, before all of this, SRH bought Shami at the November auction last year to bolster their pace attack. Also read | England tour preparation would help Gill embrace Test captaincy and redefine his batting: Pujara Though they assembled a fighting pace unit led by seamer Pat Cummins, SRH failed to make the best out of their bowling attack, failing to reach the IPL 2025 playoffs. Shedding light on their premier India pacer, Vettori said, "It is a long time ago that he played T20 cricket, so it always takes a little bit to acclimate back into it. The game has progressed very quickly over those 18 months since the last time he played for GT, he was a Purple Cap winner. I just think the challenge is remaining consistent for him." Vettori explains what led to Shami’s downfall this season. "I think that's where he's at his best when he hits that length, and probably just wasn't at that metronomical best that we've seen in the past. And that's partly a long layoff, that's partly the game. And I know that he worked exceptionally hard and he was desperate to do well, but it just wasn't quite his season. But there's no reason why he can't bounce back because of the quality of the bowler that he is," he added while speaking after his team’s last league game against KKR in IPL 2025. No Shami on England tour Shami’s absence from cricket hurt his chances of returning to the Indian Test side for the forthcoming England tour starting June 20 in Leeds. The BCCI men’s selection committee decided against picking Shami for the five-match Test series, citing his lack of Test cricket bowling fitness, having missed all red-ball action for nearly ten months. Shami, however, remains among the backups should India need his services on the forthcoming UK tour.

Shami missed all cricket action since getting ruled out with an ankle injury in late 2023, only to return to the Indian side for the first showpiece event of the year – the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.

After latest snubs, Shami receives support from SRH coach over mediocre IPL 2025

Veteran India batter Chesteshwar Pujara called exclusion of Sarfaraz Khan from India squad for Test tour of England as 'unfortunate.' Sarfaraz, who was part of India's Test squad in Australia, could make the cut in the new look team led by Shubman Gill."The reason he is not in the squad, I feel, is he has been very successful in the Asian conditions or in India. The management feels that he may not be as successful in Australia or in England. And there were some fitness issues in the past. I don't know about his current fitness. But he has been working hard on his fitness also. So, at this stage, I feel it's a bit unfortunate. But at the same time, someone like Karun Nair, who has performed really well in domestic cricket, deserved an opportunity," Pujara told Hindustan Times.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-eng-vs-ind-2025-england-tour-preparation-would-help-shubman-gill-embrace-test-captaincy-and-redefine-his-batting-cheteshwar-pujara-1748260786659">England tour preparation would help Gill embrace Test captaincy and redefine his batting: Pujara</a>Sarfaraz, ironically, made his debut against England last year in Rajkot. He has played six Tests so far with 371 runs to his name at an average of 37 and a best of 150. He has not played since the third Test against New Zealand at home in Mumbai last year where scored 0 &amp; 1 across two innings.India selectors, led by Ajit Agarkar however, handed a comeback to Karun Nair who had last played a Test eight years ago. Nair is the only India batter apart from Virender Sehwag to score a triple ton in Tests which also came against England albeit at home.Nair, however, has been rewarded for the strong domestic performance and his experience could be useful in England given India would be touring without Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.Both the senior players had announced their retirement earlier this month within a week of each other, leaving India with a huge gaps to fill.

India selectors, led by Ajit Agarkar however, handed a comeback to Karun Nair who had last played a Test eight years ago. Nair is the only India batter apart from Virender Sehwag to score a triple ton in Tests.

Veteran India batter Chesteshwar Pujara called exclusion of Sarfaraz Khan from India squad for Test tour of England as 'unfortunate.' Sarfaraz, who was part of India's Test squad in Australia, could make the cut in the new look team led by Shubman Gill. "The reason he is not in the squad, I feel, is he has been very successful in the Asian conditions or in India. The management feels that he may not be as successful in Australia or in England. And there were some fitness issues in the past. I don't know about his current fitness. But he has been working hard on his fitness also. So, at this stage, I feel it's a bit unfortunate. But at the same time, someone like Karun Nair, who has performed really well in domestic cricket, deserved an opportunity," Pujara told Hindustan Times. Also Read - England tour preparation would help Gill embrace Test captaincy and redefine his batting: Pujara Sarfaraz, ironically, made his debut against England last year in Rajkot. He has played six Tests so far with 371 runs to his name at an average of 37 and a best of 150. He has not played since the third Test against New Zealand at home in Mumbai last year where scored 0 & 1 across two innings. India selectors, led by Ajit Agarkar however, handed a comeback to Karun Nair who had last played a Test eight years ago. Nair is the only India batter apart from Virender Sehwag to score a triple ton in Tests which also came against England albeit at home. Nair, however, has been rewarded for the strong domestic performance and his experience could be useful in England given India would be touring without Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Both the senior players had announced their retirement earlier this month within a week of each other, leaving India with a huge gaps to fill.

India selectors, led by Ajit Agarkar however, handed a comeback to Karun Nair who had last played a Test eight years ago. Nair is the only India batter apart from Virender Sehwag to score a triple ton in Tests.

IND vs ENG 2025: Pujara calls Sarfaraz Khan's Test snub 'unfortunate, but at the same time...'

As Shubman Gill embarks on a new journey as Team India’s Test captain, his former teammate and red-ball veteran Cheteshwar Pujara throws his weight behind him to succeed. Gill, 25, replaced Rohit Sharma as the Test captain, with the men’s selection committee appointing gloveman Rishabh Pant as his deputy. With the forthcoming England Test series being Gill’s first assignment as the new skipper, Pujara reminded him of opening his batting horizon to succeed in those challenging conditions.&nbsp;Gill is not new to the English conditions, having played both WTC Finals (2021 and 2023) and the rescheduled fifth Test against England from the 2021 tour, held in Birmingham in 2022. Besides, he had a brief stint with the County side Glamorgan. &nbsp;Meanwhile, Pujara feels that while preparing for the challenging UK tour, Gill would embrace his new captaincy role and understand how, by knowing when and where to score runs, he would expand his scoring shots, helping his white-ball game too. &nbsp;“When he goes to England, and when he starts his preparation, he will understand that these are the shots, which he can play while the ball is new. Plus, there are some shots which you need to avoid when the ball is new, and it's swinging or seaming around a bit. I would say it's very similar to what you get in Australia, where the ball does a bit more for the first 25-30 overs, and then it settles down a bit,” Pujara said during a chat show on Sony Sports Network, the official broadcaster for India’s tour of England 2025. &nbsp;Pujara suggested he increase his scoring rate once the shine is away and the ball is older, which makes it easier to score runs. However, he warned Gill against scoring runs right when the ball is new. &nbsp;“So, once the ball gets old, you, as a batter, you can play a few more shots. But if he is batting at number 3 or 4 and India loses one or two wickets early on, then he might have to change his game a bit. He is capable enough to do that, and once he goes there, I am sure he will understand what he has to do,” he added. &nbsp;Meanwhile, what keeps everyone interested is how Team India’s top four would shape up in the five-match series. Commenting on the same, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/eng-vs-ind-2025-cricket-no-sai-sudharsan-three-openers-and-captain-gill-in-cheteshwar-pujara-top-four-for-england-tests-1748257041166">Pujara feels Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul should continue playing at the top</a> while backing Gill to stick to his number three position. For the fourth slot, he picked Karun Nair.&nbsp;

England tour preparation would help Gill embrace Test captaincy and redefine his batting Pujara

As Shubman Gill embarks on a new journey as Team India’s Test captain, his former teammate and red-ball veteran Cheteshwar Pujara throws his weight behind him to succeed. Gill, 25, replaced Rohit Sharma as the Test captain, with the men’s selection committee appointing gloveman Rishabh Pant as his deputy. With the forthcoming England Test series being Gill’s first assignment as the new skipper, Pujara reminded him of opening his batting horizon to succeed in those challenging conditions. Gill is not new to the English conditions, having played both WTC Finals (2021 and 2023) and the rescheduled fifth Test against England from the 2021 tour, held in Birmingham in 2022. Besides, he had a brief stint with the County side Glamorgan. Meanwhile, Pujara feels that while preparing for the challenging UK tour, Gill would embrace his new captaincy role and understand how, by knowing when and where to score runs, he would expand his scoring shots, helping his white-ball game too. “When he goes to England, and when he starts his preparation, he will understand that these are the shots, which he can play while the ball is new. Plus, there are some shots which you need to avoid when the ball is new, and it's swinging or seaming around a bit. I would say it's very similar to what you get in Australia, where the ball does a bit more for the first 25-30 overs, and then it settles down a bit,” Pujara said during a chat show on Sony Sports Network, the official broadcaster for India’s tour of England 2025. Pujara suggested he increase his scoring rate once the shine is away and the ball is older, which makes it easier to score runs. However, he warned Gill against scoring runs right when the ball is new. “So, once the ball gets old, you, as a batter, you can play a few more shots. But if he is batting at number 3 or 4 and India loses one or two wickets early on, then he might have to change his game a bit. He is capable enough to do that, and once he goes there, I am sure he will understand what he has to do,” he added. Meanwhile, what keeps everyone interested is how Team India’s top four would shape up in the five-match series. Commenting on the same, Pujara feels Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul should continue playing at the top while backing Gill to stick to his number three position. For the fourth slot, he picked Karun Nair.

Gill is not new to the English conditions, having played both WTC Finals (2021 and 2023) and the rescheduled fifth Test against England from the 2021 tour, held in Birmingham in 2022.&nbsp;

England tour preparation would help Gill embrace Test captaincy and redefine his batting: Pujara

The BCCI men’s selection committee picked a new-look 18-man squad for the England Tests starting June 20 in Leeds. In Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s absence owing to their Test retirement, the selectors picked ace batter Shubman Gill as the new Test skipper, with gloveman Rishabh Pant as his deputy. Meanwhile, Test veteran Cheteshwar Pujara voiced his opinion on Team India’s possible top four for the five-match Test series, including three openers and captain Gill.&nbsp;India’s top order shuffled a bit during their previous tour Down Under. Although KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal were the most successful pair of all, having stitched a match-winning partnership in the series opener in Perth, Rohit’s return to the side forced selectors to make a change for a game later in the series. Now that Rohit has retired, Rahul and Jaiswal might continue at the top in England, even in Pujara’s top four.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/eng-vs-ind-2025-shubman-gill-reacts-to-india-test-captaincy-role-urges-to-bring-best-out-of-players-1748179884038">Shubman Gill reacts to India’s Test captaincy role, urges to bring best out of players</a> &nbsp;Speaking of the number third and fourth slots, Pujara said the question remains around Gill’s batting position, and unless it's cleared, it’s hard to pick the best number three for those seaming conditions. Although Sai Sudharsan and Karun Nair’s selection suggested that selectors are keen on having a technically sound batter playing inside the top four, Pujara differs here, throwing a new name for the position he excelled in during his playing days. &nbsp;"The openers who batted in Australia in the BGT series - KL Rahul and Yashasvi should continue. Now talking about no.3, at this stage, we don't know whether Shubman will bat there or drop down to No.4," Pujara said during a chat show on Sony Sports Network.&nbsp; &nbsp;Pujara said if Gill bats at number four, one of Abhimanyu Eshwaran or Karun Nair could play at three. He, however, expressed his preference on where Gill should bat in the Test team. &nbsp;"If Shubman bats at No.4, then someone like Abhimanyu Eshwaran or Karun Nair could be a good fit at that position, but I would still like to see Shubman batting at No.3," he added.&nbsp;&nbsp;"Someone like Karun who has done very well in domestic cricket, I think the ideal position for Karun would be No.4. If Shubman bats at No.3, then Karun Nair comes at No.4. If Shubman bats at No.4, then at No.3 it would be a choice between Abhimanyu Eshwaran or Sai Sudharsan.”<h3>India’s Test squad for England series – &nbsp;</h3>Shubman Gill (c), Rishabh Pant (vc), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Nitish Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh and Kuldeep Yadav

No Sai Sudharsan, three openers and captain Gill in Pujara’s top four for England Tests

The BCCI men’s selection committee picked a new-look 18-man squad for the England Tests starting June 20 in Leeds. In Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s absence owing to their Test retirement, the selectors picked ace batter Shubman Gill as the new Test skipper, with gloveman Rishabh Pant as his deputy. Meanwhile, Test veteran Cheteshwar Pujara voiced his opinion on Team India’s possible top four for the five-match Test series, including three openers and captain Gill. India’s top order shuffled a bit during their previous tour Down Under. Although KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal were the most successful pair of all, having stitched a match-winning partnership in the series opener in Perth, Rohit’s return to the side forced selectors to make a change for a game later in the series. Now that Rohit has retired, Rahul and Jaiswal might continue at the top in England, even in Pujara’s top four. Also read | Shubman Gill reacts to India’s Test captaincy role, urges to bring best out of players Speaking of the number third and fourth slots, Pujara said the question remains around Gill’s batting position, and unless it's cleared, it’s hard to pick the best number three for those seaming conditions. Although Sai Sudharsan and Karun Nair’s selection suggested that selectors are keen on having a technically sound batter playing inside the top four, Pujara differs here, throwing a new name for the position he excelled in during his playing days. "The openers who batted in Australia in the BGT series - KL Rahul and Yashasvi should continue. Now talking about no.3, at this stage, we don't know whether Shubman will bat there or drop down to No.4," Pujara said during a chat show on Sony Sports Network. Pujara said if Gill bats at number four, one of Abhimanyu Eshwaran or Karun Nair could play at three. He, however, expressed his preference on where Gill should bat in the Test team. "If Shubman bats at No.4, then someone like Abhimanyu Eshwaran or Karun Nair could be a good fit at that position, but I would still like to see Shubman batting at No.3," he added. "Someone like Karun who has done very well in domestic cricket, I think the ideal position for Karun would be No.4. If Shubman bats at No.3, then Karun Nair comes at No.4. If Shubman bats at No.4, then at No.3 it would be a choice between Abhimanyu Eshwaran or Sai Sudharsan.” India’s Test squad for England series – Shubman Gill (c), Rishabh Pant (vc), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Nitish Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh and Kuldeep Yadav

Speaking of the number third and fourth slots, Pujara said the question remains around Gill’s batting position, and unless it's cleared, it’s hard to pick the best number three for those seaming conditions.

Former India Test skipper Anil Kumble believes SunRisers Hyderabad spinner Harsh Dubey has the potential to play red-ball cricket for India. The assessment comes after Dubey took 3/34 in SRH's last match of the season on Sunday (May 25) against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)."He certainly has the potential, and we've seen him bowl today in the white-ball format. The consistency is what matters. And that's something he has shown in domestic cricket, of getting wickets. And this is a great opportunity to be part of the India A squad," Kumble said after the match while talking to ESPNCricinfo.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/gt-bowlers-give-away-664-runs-in-60-overs-in-last-three-games-ex-srh-coach-says-worrying-signs-1748246514429">IPL 2025 | 664 in 60 overs - GT bowlers losing form at wrong time, says ex-SRH coach</a>Kumble, India's most successful Test bowler with 619 wickets, also explained Dubey's bowling style and why he has been effective."He's giving it a tweak, that's the start. And when you do that, you certainly get a bit of drift. And, more importantly, it goes off the surface that much quicker. And that's something that we see in Harsh Dubey," Kumble said. "It's not just about tossing the ball up. People think that when you're looking to spin the ball... he gives it a proper tweak. And even when you're pushing it - you're looking to bowl faster - you still need to give it a bit of a rip."The trajectory needs to be flatter, but you're still giving it a rip, that's what gives you the dip. Today, when he got Ramandeep [Singh] out, and also Andre Russell, he beat them with pace, not just the turn or with... with Russell, it just came back with the arm. He beat them with pace, and that's what you want from a spinner," he added.Dubey was signed by SRH as a temporary replacement and played only after IPL resumed on May 17 following a hiatus. He impressed everyone with his skills - taking five wickets in three games played. He will next be seen playing for India A later this week on the shadow tour before India senior team reaches the UK for the five-Test series.

Dubey was signed by SRH as a temporary replacement and played only after IPL resumed on May 17 following a hiatus. He impressed everyone with his skills - taking five wickets in three games played.

Former India Test skipper Anil Kumble believes SunRisers Hyderabad spinner Harsh Dubey has the potential to play red-ball cricket for India. The assessment comes after Dubey took 3/34 in SRH's last match of the season on Sunday (May 25) against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). "He certainly has the potential, and we've seen him bowl today in the white-ball format. The consistency is what matters. And that's something he has shown in domestic cricket, of getting wickets. And this is a great opportunity to be part of the India A squad," Kumble said after the match while talking to ESPNCricinfo. Also Read - IPL 2025 | 664 in 60 overs - GT bowlers losing form at wrong time, says ex-SRH coach Kumble, India's most successful Test bowler with 619 wickets, also explained Dubey's bowling style and why he has been effective. "He's giving it a tweak, that's the start. And when you do that, you certainly get a bit of drift. And, more importantly, it goes off the surface that much quicker. And that's something that we see in Harsh Dubey," Kumble said. "It's not just about tossing the ball up. People think that when you're looking to spin the ball... he gives it a proper tweak. And even when you're pushing it - you're looking to bowl faster - you still need to give it a bit of a rip. "The trajectory needs to be flatter, but you're still giving it a rip, that's what gives you the dip. Today, when he got Ramandeep [Singh] out, and also Andre Russell, he beat them with pace, not just the turn or with... with Russell, it just came back with the arm. He beat them with pace, and that's what you want from a spinner," he added. Dubey was signed by SRH as a temporary replacement and played only after IPL resumed on May 17 following a hiatus. He impressed everyone with his skills - taking five wickets in three games played. He will next be seen playing for India A later this week on the shadow tour before India senior team reaches the UK for the five-Test series.

Dubey was signed by SRH as a temporary replacement and played only after IPL resumed on May 17 following a hiatus. He impressed everyone with his skills - taking five wickets in three games played.

IPL 2025 | Kumble impressed with India A-bound SRH spinner Harsh Dubey, says 'has potential, and...'

Former SRH coach Tom Moody thinks Gujarat Titans bowlers are losing form at the wrong time. The comments come after GT conceded 278 runs against Chennai Super Kings on Sunday (May 25) in their last league game of the season."It is a concern that a number of their bowlers are losing form at the wrong time," Moody said while talking to ESPNcricinfo. "Coming into the finals, one area of your game you want to be absolutely confident with is your bowling attack and everyone not looking over their shoulder but looking to take the responsibility themselves. And I look at their attack and really there's only one bowler that's bowling well and the rest are trying to find form.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/where-i-went-wrong-reveals-klaasen-after-ending-ipl-2025-for-srh-with-a-ton-1748238872304">'That's where I went wrong,' reveals Klaasen after ending IPL 2025 for SRH with a ton</a>"And that's probably being a little bit harsh on Sai Kishore because I think he's been quite consistent, but it's nearly like his bowling has been swept away along with many other bowlers purely because they haven't been able to build the most important thing, and that's those partnerships with the ball."GT, in their last three games, have conceded a total of 664 runs including 230+ twice - against CSK and LSG before that.The result of the match vs CSK, however, didn't have any bearing on GT's playoff standings as they have already qualified for it but it does affect the chances of their two two finish. GT finished the league stage with 18 points from nine wins and five losses in 14 games.The Shubman Gill-led team will finish second at max as one of Mumbai Indians or Punjab Kings will surpass them in points after MI vs PBKS game. One of MI or PBKS, each at 17 points in 13 games, will finish at 19 points barring rain interruption and will go past GT.&nbsp;

GT, in their last three games, have conceded a total of 664 runs including 230+ twice - against CSK and LSG before that. The Shubman Gill-led team will finish second at max now.

Former SRH coach Tom Moody thinks Gujarat Titans bowlers are losing form at the wrong time. The comments come after GT conceded 278 runs against Chennai Super Kings on Sunday (May 25) in their last league game of the season. "It is a concern that a number of their bowlers are losing form at the wrong time," Moody said while talking to ESPNcricinfo. "Coming into the finals, one area of your game you want to be absolutely confident with is your bowling attack and everyone not looking over their shoulder but looking to take the responsibility themselves. And I look at their attack and really there's only one bowler that's bowling well and the rest are trying to find form. Also Read - 'That's where I went wrong,' reveals Klaasen after ending IPL 2025 for SRH with a ton "And that's probably being a little bit harsh on Sai Kishore because I think he's been quite consistent, but it's nearly like his bowling has been swept away along with many other bowlers purely because they haven't been able to build the most important thing, and that's those partnerships with the ball." GT, in their last three games, have conceded a total of 664 runs including 230+ twice - against CSK and LSG before that. The result of the match vs CSK, however, didn't have any bearing on GT's playoff standings as they have already qualified for it but it does affect the chances of their two two finish. GT finished the league stage with 18 points from nine wins and five losses in 14 games. The Shubman Gill-led team will finish second at max as one of Mumbai Indians or Punjab Kings will surpass them in points after MI vs PBKS game. One of MI or PBKS, each at 17 points in 13 games, will finish at 19 points barring rain interruption and will go past GT.

GT, in their last three games, have conceded a total of 664 runs including 230+ twice - against CSK and LSG before that. The Shubman Gill-led team will finish second at max now.

IPL 2025 | 664 in 60 overs - GT bowlers losing form at wrong time, says ex-SRH coach

SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) bowed out of the IPL 2025 with a bang as they scored 278/3 in their last league match vs KKR and won the game by 110 runs on Sunday (May 25). It was Heinrich Klaasen who played the innings of the season - hitting 105 not out off 39 balls. The Protea batter had many starts this season but could not get going mostly apart from this hundred and a fifty."Not trying to hit every ball for six," Klaasen said after the match when asked what was different about this innings. "I think that's where I went wrong this season. Hitting the hard length. [Sunil] Narine had a spell there that it was quite difficult to get away and I had to improvise a little bit. So, sticking to your hard length, mix it up and just play with his length is quite important.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-ipl-2025-yuzvendra-chahal-under-injury-cloud-for-blockbuster-mumbai-clash-but-punjab-hopeful-of-his-playoff-chances-1748196827739">IPL 2025: Chahal under injury cloud for blockbuster Mumbai clash but Punjab hopeful of his playoff chances</a>"It's been a long season of disappointment and sometimes against your processes. Luckily, I stuck to it and finally I've got a little bit of reward tonight," he added.The Protea still ended up as SRH's highest scorer of the season - 487 in 13 innings - at an average of 44 and a strike rate of 172. He thanked the franchise for putting the trust him as well."The franchise puts a lot of money into this. They've been around for 13, 14 years. And for us, we had a bad start to middle end of the competition and it just didn't look well on the field. For us to turn it around and we've played brilliant cricket over the last three and a half games. And to just give back to them as well," he said.SRH finished the season with 13 points from six wins, one no result and seven losses in 14 games but failed to make it to the playoffs.

The Protea still ended up as SRH's highest scorer of the season - 487 in 13 innings - at an average of 44 and a strike rate of 172. He thanked the franchise for putting the trust him as well.

SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) bowed out of the IPL 2025 with a bang as they scored 278/3 in their last league match vs KKR and won the game by 110 runs on Sunday (May 25). It was Heinrich Klaasen who played the innings of the season - hitting 105 not out off 39 balls. The Protea batter had many starts this season but could not get going mostly apart from this hundred and a fifty. "Not trying to hit every ball for six," Klaasen said after the match when asked what was different about this innings. "I think that's where I went wrong this season. Hitting the hard length. [Sunil] Narine had a spell there that it was quite difficult to get away and I had to improvise a little bit. So, sticking to your hard length, mix it up and just play with his length is quite important. Also Read - IPL 2025: Chahal under injury cloud for blockbuster Mumbai clash but Punjab hopeful of his playoff chances "It's been a long season of disappointment and sometimes against your processes. Luckily, I stuck to it and finally I've got a little bit of reward tonight," he added. The Protea still ended up as SRH's highest scorer of the season - 487 in 13 innings - at an average of 44 and a strike rate of 172. He thanked the franchise for putting the trust him as well. "The franchise puts a lot of money into this. They've been around for 13, 14 years. And for us, we had a bad start to middle end of the competition and it just didn't look well on the field. For us to turn it around and we've played brilliant cricket over the last three and a half games. And to just give back to them as well," he said. SRH finished the season with 13 points from six wins, one no result and seven losses in 14 games but failed to make it to the playoffs.

The Protea still ended up as SRH's highest scorer of the season - 487 in 13 innings - at an average of 44 and a strike rate of 172. He thanked the franchise for putting the trust him as well.

'That's where I went wrong,' reveals Klaasen after ending IPL 2025 for SRH with a ton

South Africa's Heinrich Klaasen struck his second IPL century on Sunday as he powered Sunrisers Hyderabad to a mammoth 278-3, and a 110-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders.&nbsp;With both teams already out of the play-off race, Hyderabad elected to bat first and registered the third-highest total of the T20 tournament, with Klaasen hitting an unbeaten 105 off 39 balls in Delhi.&nbsp;Klaasen, who was promoted to number three, stole the limelight with seven fours and nine sixes in a complete show of domination by Hyderabad after opener Travis Head hit a 40-ball 76.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-ipl-2025-yuzvendra-chahal-under-injury-cloud-for-blockbuster-mumbai-clash-but-punjab-hopeful-of-his-playoff-chances-1748196827739">IPL 2025: Chahal under injury cloud for blockbuster Mumbai clash but Punjab hopeful of his playoff chances</a>&nbsp;Three-time champions Kolkata, who won the IPL last year, were bowled out for 168 in 18.4 overs to end this edition placed eighth out of 10 teams.&nbsp;Hyderabad finished with 6 wins and seven losses.&nbsp;"Very pleased, it's been a long season of disappointment," Klaasen said after his knock.&nbsp;"Luckily, I stuck to my processes and found my form now. The franchise spent a lot of time and money to play this brand of cricket, and it was up to us to step up to the mantle."&nbsp;Hyderabad, who won their only IPL title in 2016 under Australia's David Warner, have the top four totals in IPL to their credit.&nbsp;Hyderabad amassed IPL's highest ever total of 287-3 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru last year. They fell one short of that score -- 286-6 -- against the Rajasthan Royals this year.&nbsp;Hyderabad scored 277 versus the Mumbai Indians in 2024.&nbsp;Hyderabad's Australian import Head came out roaring with opening partner Abhishek Sharma, and the two handed the team a blazing start of 92 in 6.4 overs.&nbsp;Klaasen reached his ton in 37 balls for the joint third-highest IPL ton. West Indies' Chris Gayle hit a hundred in 30 balls in 2013, and Rajasthan's 14-year-old opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi in 35 balls this edition.&nbsp;Abhishek fell for 32 before Head put on 83 runs with Klaasen as it rained sixes at the Feroz Shah Kotla ground.&nbsp;Head fell to West Indies spinner Sunil Narine, but Klaasen kept up the charge with Ishan Kishan and carried his bat through.&nbsp;Kolkata were never in the chase, with Manish Pandey top-scoring with 37.&nbsp;Skipper Ajinkya Rahane said "no regrets" as they take positives from a disappointing season and hope to come back strong next year.&nbsp;Hyderabad bowlers Jaydev Unadkat, Eshan Malinga and impact substitute Harsh Dubey took three wickets each.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

IPL 2025 Heinrich Klaasen record breaking hundred helps Hyderabad floor Kolkata

South Africa's Heinrich Klaasen struck his second IPL century on Sunday as he powered Sunrisers Hyderabad to a mammoth 278-3, and a 110-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders. With both teams already out of the play-off race, Hyderabad elected to bat first and registered the third-highest total of the T20 tournament, with Klaasen hitting an unbeaten 105 off 39 balls in Delhi. Klaasen, who was promoted to number three, stole the limelight with seven fours and nine sixes in a complete show of domination by Hyderabad after opener Travis Head hit a 40-ball 76. Also read | IPL 2025: Chahal under injury cloud for blockbuster Mumbai clash but Punjab hopeful of his playoff chances Three-time champions Kolkata, who won the IPL last year, were bowled out for 168 in 18.4 overs to end this edition placed eighth out of 10 teams. Hyderabad finished with 6 wins and seven losses. "Very pleased, it's been a long season of disappointment," Klaasen said after his knock. "Luckily, I stuck to my processes and found my form now. The franchise spent a lot of time and money to play this brand of cricket, and it was up to us to step up to the mantle." Hyderabad, who won their only IPL title in 2016 under Australia's David Warner, have the top four totals in IPL to their credit. Hyderabad amassed IPL's highest ever total of 287-3 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru last year. They fell one short of that score -- 286-6 -- against the Rajasthan Royals this year. Hyderabad scored 277 versus the Mumbai Indians in 2024. Hyderabad's Australian import Head came out roaring with opening partner Abhishek Sharma, and the two handed the team a blazing start of 92 in 6.4 overs. Klaasen reached his ton in 37 balls for the joint third-highest IPL ton. West Indies' Chris Gayle hit a hundred in 30 balls in 2013, and Rajasthan's 14-year-old opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi in 35 balls this edition. Abhishek fell for 32 before Head put on 83 runs with Klaasen as it rained sixes at the Feroz Shah Kotla ground. Head fell to West Indies spinner Sunil Narine, but Klaasen kept up the charge with Ishan Kishan and carried his bat through. Kolkata were never in the chase, with Manish Pandey top-scoring with 37. Skipper Ajinkya Rahane said "no regrets" as they take positives from a disappointing season and hope to come back strong next year. Hyderabad bowlers Jaydev Unadkat, Eshan Malinga and impact substitute Harsh Dubey took three wickets each. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Three-time champions Kolkata, who won the IPL last year, were bowled out for 168 in 18.4 overs to end this edition placed eighth out of 10 teams.

IPL 2025: Heinrich Klaasen’s record-breaking hundred helps Hyderabad floor Kolkata

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/yuzvendra-chahal">Yuzvendra Chahal</a> is under the injury cloud for his side’s last league game, and perhaps the most significant clash thus far this season, against Mumbai Indians on Monday (May 26) in Jaipur. What makes this blockbuster clash interesting is the winner’s position on the points table heading into the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025">IPL 2025</a> playoffs, which will seal the top-two finish and play Qualifier 1 on Thursday (May 29) in Mullanpur.&nbsp;Chahal missed his side’s previous game against Delhi Capitals (DC) on Saturday (May 24) with a niggle injury, as described by PBKS’ spin coach Sunil Joshi.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2025-cricket-retirement-i-am-done-ms-dhoni-addresses-future-after-csk-last-ipl-game-this-season-1748192319673">‘I am done’: MS Dhoni addresses future after CSK’s last IPL game this season</a> &nbsp;However, per the latest reports, he will miss Punjab’s last league game against Mumbai with a wrist injury in a blow to his franchise’s bid for a top-two finish. Considering the winner seals the spot at the top, Chahal’s absence could hurt Punjab. But PBKS remain hopeful of him regaining full fitness for the IPL 2025 playoffs, starting next week. &nbsp;Meanwhile, Punjab reached the playoffs for the first time in 11 years, having last made it in 2014, when they reached the final but lost it to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).<h2>PBKS in IPL 2025 &nbsp;</h2>Punjab boosted their confidence at the auction only, and even before that, by appointing Ricky Ponting as the head coach and later Shreyas Iyer, appointing him as the captain. Thanks to the over-the-top budget heading into the auction, PBKS could splurge INR 27 crore on Iyer, making him the most expensive purchase in the tournament's history. &nbsp;That move did wonders for the franchise, which maintained a winning run in IPL 2025 and made it to the playoffs. Under Ponting and Iyer’s guidance, Punjab found success against almost all teams, stamping their authority this season. &nbsp;As things stand, they sit in second place on the points table with 17 points from 13 contested matches.<h3>Here is PBKS’ predicted playing XI for the DC match – &nbsp;</h3>Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer (captain), Josh Inglis (wk), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Harpreet Brar, Marco Jansen and Arshdeep Singh

Chahal under injury cloud for blockbuster Mumbai clash but Punjab hopeful of his playoff chances

Yuzvendra Chahal is under the injury cloud for his side’s last league game, and perhaps the most significant clash thus far this season, against Mumbai Indians on Monday (May 26) in Jaipur. What makes this blockbuster clash interesting is the winner’s position on the points table heading into the IPL 2025 playoffs, which will seal the top-two finish and play Qualifier 1 on Thursday (May 29) in Mullanpur. Chahal missed his side’s previous game against Delhi Capitals (DC) on Saturday (May 24) with a niggle injury, as described by PBKS’ spin coach Sunil Joshi. Also read | ‘I am done’: MS Dhoni addresses future after CSK’s last IPL game this season However, per the latest reports, he will miss Punjab’s last league game against Mumbai with a wrist injury in a blow to his franchise’s bid for a top-two finish. Considering the winner seals the spot at the top, Chahal’s absence could hurt Punjab. But PBKS remain hopeful of him regaining full fitness for the IPL 2025 playoffs, starting next week. Meanwhile, Punjab reached the playoffs for the first time in 11 years, having last made it in 2014, when they reached the final but lost it to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). PBKS in IPL 2025 Punjab boosted their confidence at the auction only, and even before that, by appointing Ricky Ponting as the head coach and later Shreyas Iyer, appointing him as the captain. Thanks to the over-the-top budget heading into the auction, PBKS could splurge INR 27 crore on Iyer, making him the most expensive purchase in the tournament's history. That move did wonders for the franchise, which maintained a winning run in IPL 2025 and made it to the playoffs. Under Ponting and Iyer’s guidance, Punjab found success against almost all teams, stamping their authority this season. As things stand, they sit in second place on the points table with 17 points from 13 contested matches. Here is PBKS’ predicted playing XI for the DC match – Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer (captain), Josh Inglis (wk), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Harpreet Brar, Marco Jansen and Arshdeep Singh

Chahal missed his side’s previous game against Delhi Capitals (DC) on Saturday (May 24) with a niggle injury, as described by PBKS’ spin coach Sunil Joshi.&nbsp;

IPL 2025: Chahal under injury cloud for blockbuster Mumbai clash but Punjab hopeful of his playoff chances

CSK stand-in captain MS Dhoni addressed his future after CSK’s last IPL 2025 game on Sunday (May 25). <a href="Gujarat suffer its biggest IPL defeat by runs in final league game against Chennai">Beating Gujarat Titans (GT) by 83 runs</a> in Ahmedabad, CSK finished their already-shallow season with four wins and eight points from 14 contested matches, sitting in the tenth position. However, like every season for a long time, Dhoni answered questions about his cricket career, which is now in the twilight stage.&nbsp;The 43-year-old cricket veteran endured a challenging time with the bat this season, scoring just 195 runs from 13 outings at a strike rate of 135.17. Although his team hit its highest total this season, whacking a magnificent 230 for five in its last league match, Dhoni did not bat, with the contribution coming from the top order. &nbsp;When asked about his IPL future, Dhoni said, as always, it depends on several factors, including his fitness, his hunger and his contribution to his team’s success. Dhoni said he would not hurry to decide his future, adding he has plenty of time on his hands to conclude. &nbsp;"It depends. Again, I would say would say the same thing: I have four-five months to decide, there's no hurry to decide what needs to be done," Dhoni said at the post-match presser.&nbsp; &nbsp;"Every year, it's 15% more effort to keep the body fit, not to forget this is top-level cricket. It's professional cricket - you have to be at your best - and it's not always performance that you can count, because if cricketers start retiring because of performance, then a few of them will retire when they're 22. &nbsp;"What is important to see if how much hunger you have, what kind of fitness you have, and how much you can contribute to the team, and whether the team needs you or not. So I have enough time. I will go back to Ranchi - haven't been home for a long time - enjoy a few bike rides, [take a] couple of months and then decide,” Dhoni continued.&nbsp; &nbsp;Meanwhile, keeping everyone hanging around for a clear answer, he said, "I'm not saying I'm done, I'm not saying I'm coming back. As I said, I have&nbsp;the luxury of time. When you have the luxury, then why not think about it and then decide?"<h2>‘Good to finish on a good note’ &nbsp;</h2>CSK began this season with a thumping win over Mumbai Indians, but how life and cricket had it, they failed to win beyond four matches, while MI qualified for IPL 2025 playoffs, even fighting for a top-two finish now. Despite the results, including CSK’s last game, Dhoni said, “We didn't have a very good season, but good to finish on a good note,” Dhoni said.&nbsp; &nbsp;"I think this was one of the perfect performances - from the bowling department, batting department, not to forget, the fielding and catching. Throughout the season, I don't think we have caught very well, so this was one game where the catching was also good," he added.

‘I am done’: MS Dhoni addresses future after CSK’s last IPL game this season

CSK stand-in captain MS Dhoni addressed his future after CSK’s last IPL 2025 game on Sunday (May 25). Beating Gujarat Titans (GT) by 83 runs in Ahmedabad, CSK finished their already-shallow season with four wins and eight points from 14 contested matches, sitting in the tenth position. However, like every season for a long time, Dhoni answered questions about his cricket career, which is now in the twilight stage. The 43-year-old cricket veteran endured a challenging time with the bat this season, scoring just 195 runs from 13 outings at a strike rate of 135.17. Although his team hit its highest total this season, whacking a magnificent 230 for five in its last league match, Dhoni did not bat, with the contribution coming from the top order. When asked about his IPL future, Dhoni said, as always, it depends on several factors, including his fitness, his hunger and his contribution to his team’s success. Dhoni said he would not hurry to decide his future, adding he has plenty of time on his hands to conclude. "It depends. Again, I would say would say the same thing: I have four-five months to decide, there's no hurry to decide what needs to be done," Dhoni said at the post-match presser. "Every year, it's 15% more effort to keep the body fit, not to forget this is top-level cricket. It's professional cricket - you have to be at your best - and it's not always performance that you can count, because if cricketers start retiring because of performance, then a few of them will retire when they're 22. "What is important to see if how much hunger you have, what kind of fitness you have, and how much you can contribute to the team, and whether the team needs you or not. So I have enough time. I will go back to Ranchi - haven't been home for a long time - enjoy a few bike rides, [take a] couple of months and then decide,” Dhoni continued. Meanwhile, keeping everyone hanging around for a clear answer, he said, "I'm not saying I'm done, I'm not saying I'm coming back. As I said, I have the luxury of time. When you have the luxury, then why not think about it and then decide?" ‘Good to finish on a good note’ CSK began this season with a thumping win over Mumbai Indians, but how life and cricket had it, they failed to win beyond four matches, while MI qualified for IPL 2025 playoffs, even fighting for a top-two finish now. Despite the results, including CSK’s last game, Dhoni said, “We didn't have a very good season, but good to finish on a good note,” Dhoni said. "I think this was one of the perfect performances - from the bowling department, batting department, not to forget, the fielding and catching. Throughout the season, I don't think we have caught very well, so this was one game where the catching was also good," he added.

Like every season for a long time, Dhoni answered questions about his cricket career, which is now in the twilight stage.

Gujarat Titans (GT) suffered its biggest defeat by runs in IPL history, losing to Chennai Super Kings by 83 runs on Sunday (May 25) in Ahmedabad. This loss dents their chances of confirming a top-two finish, as Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) could finish above GT should they win their last league games, respectively. For CSK, they just won their fourth match this season, finishing tenth on the points table.&nbsp;Chennai won the toss and elected to bat first. With nothing yet everything to play for, CSK openers – Ayush Mhatre and David Conway went berserk from the ball one. The Mumbai opener took on Arshad Khan in his first over, hitting him for 28 runs in six balls.&nbsp; &nbsp;Although Mhatre departed soon after on 34 off 17 balls, hitting three sixes and as many fours, Conway and Urvil Patel added 63 for the second wicket, helping the side cross 100-run-mark inside ten overs. &nbsp;Shivam Dube and Conway got out in the next five overs, only for Dewald Brevis to come and make the evening about him. He smoked a 19-ball fifty, hitting an unbeaten 57 off 23, including five sixes and four boundaries, helping Chennai post a massive 230 for five.&nbsp;<h2>All fail for GT &nbsp;</h2>Unlike how their top three performed in most of the previous contested league matches this season, GT’s top order failed in their final league game. Barring Sai Sudharsan, who scored 41, Shubman Gill (13), Jos Buttler (5), and even Sherfane Rutherford (0) departed early, denting GT’s momentum. &nbsp;The middle and lower order tried their bits but failed, with everyone falling cheaply, putting GT on the backfoot.&nbsp;&nbsp;For CSK, seamer Anshul Kamboj and Noor Ahmed picked three wickets each, while Ravindra Jadeja returned with two. A combined bowling effort saw CSK taste success in their last league game, winning by 83 runs.&nbsp;

Gujarat suffer its biggest IPL defeat by runs in final league game against Chennai

Gujarat Titans (GT) suffered its biggest defeat by runs in IPL history, losing to Chennai Super Kings by 83 runs on Sunday (May 25) in Ahmedabad. This loss dents their chances of confirming a top-two finish, as Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) could finish above GT should they win their last league games, respectively. For CSK, they just won their fourth match this season, finishing tenth on the points table. Chennai won the toss and elected to bat first. With nothing yet everything to play for, CSK openers – Ayush Mhatre and David Conway went berserk from the ball one. The Mumbai opener took on Arshad Khan in his first over, hitting him for 28 runs in six balls. Although Mhatre departed soon after on 34 off 17 balls, hitting three sixes and as many fours, Conway and Urvil Patel added 63 for the second wicket, helping the side cross 100-run-mark inside ten overs. Shivam Dube and Conway got out in the next five overs, only for Dewald Brevis to come and make the evening about him. He smoked a 19-ball fifty, hitting an unbeaten 57 off 23, including five sixes and four boundaries, helping Chennai post a massive 230 for five. All fail for GT Unlike how their top three performed in most of the previous contested league matches this season, GT’s top order failed in their final league game. Barring Sai Sudharsan, who scored 41, Shubman Gill (13), Jos Buttler (5), and even Sherfane Rutherford (0) departed early, denting GT’s momentum. The middle and lower order tried their bits but failed, with everyone falling cheaply, putting GT on the backfoot. For CSK, seamer Anshul Kamboj and Noor Ahmed picked three wickets each, while Ravindra Jadeja returned with two. A combined bowling effort saw CSK taste success in their last league game, winning by 83 runs.

For CSK, they just won their fourth match this season, finishing tenth on the points table.

The BCCI men’s selection committee appointed Shubman Gill as the new Test captain. The decision came on the back of Rohit Sharma’s shock Test retirement, forcing the selectors to bring his successor before the away England series. While Rohit and Virat Kohli’s absence from the 18-man squad picked on Saturday (May 24) saw new faces emerging on the Test scene, including Sai Sudharsan and Arshdeep Singh, Gill’s selection begins a new era of Indian Cricket.&nbsp;Gill, 25, will start his captaincy tenure with a challenging tour of England, which also is the beginning of the new World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. As he leads the new-look Indian Test team, Gill underlined the importance of gelling with his teammates and developing an understanding beyond the game.&nbsp; &nbsp;"As a captain, a leader should be able to know when to step in but also when to give space to the players, because everyone has kind of had a different life and grown up differently," Gill said exclusively to BCCI.tv.&nbsp; &nbsp;"Everyone has a different personality, so a good leader should always be able to know what makes his players to be able to have the best performance or the best outcome. &nbsp;"That is always exciting to be able to have those conversations with the players, to be able to know them on a deeper level than just cricket, because then you're really able to know what can get the best out of them,” he continued.<h2>‘Fortunate to lead India in Tests’ &nbsp;</h2>Growing up, Gill idolised several Indian greats, and as life had it, he went on to play for the Men in Blue. Having the chance to play with Rohit and Virat across formats and now leading the team in Tests, Gill feels fortunate to experience this. &nbsp;"When I was a kid, always inspired by the greats and the legends of Indian cricket and been very fortunate to be able to play with so many of them be it Virat bhai or Rohit bhai," he said. "Both were very contrasting in terms of their style, but it was very inspiring to see both of them working towards a common goal. &nbsp;"You want to be able to win as a captain, and your styles can be different, but they both were very different but also similar in their own sense. Virat bhai was always very aggressive, always wanting to lead from the front with hunger and passion, whereas, Rohit bhai was also aggressive, but you might not see that on their reaction or on their expressions, but he was also someone who was always very attacking on the field,” he continued.

Shubman Gill reacts to India’s Test captaincy role urges to bring best out of players

The BCCI men’s selection committee appointed Shubman Gill as the new Test captain. The decision came on the back of Rohit Sharma’s shock Test retirement, forcing the selectors to bring his successor before the away England series. While Rohit and Virat Kohli’s absence from the 18-man squad picked on Saturday (May 24) saw new faces emerging on the Test scene, including Sai Sudharsan and Arshdeep Singh, Gill’s selection begins a new era of Indian Cricket. Gill, 25, will start his captaincy tenure with a challenging tour of England, which also is the beginning of the new World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. As he leads the new-look Indian Test team, Gill underlined the importance of gelling with his teammates and developing an understanding beyond the game. "As a captain, a leader should be able to know when to step in but also when to give space to the players, because everyone has kind of had a different life and grown up differently," Gill said exclusively to BCCI.tv. "Everyone has a different personality, so a good leader should always be able to know what makes his players to be able to have the best performance or the best outcome. "That is always exciting to be able to have those conversations with the players, to be able to know them on a deeper level than just cricket, because then you're really able to know what can get the best out of them,” he continued. ‘Fortunate to lead India in Tests’ Growing up, Gill idolised several Indian greats, and as life had it, he went on to play for the Men in Blue. Having the chance to play with Rohit and Virat across formats and now leading the team in Tests, Gill feels fortunate to experience this. "When I was a kid, always inspired by the greats and the legends of Indian cricket and been very fortunate to be able to play with so many of them be it Virat bhai or Rohit bhai," he said. "Both were very contrasting in terms of their style, but it was very inspiring to see both of them working towards a common goal. "You want to be able to win as a captain, and your styles can be different, but they both were very different but also similar in their own sense. Virat bhai was always very aggressive, always wanting to lead from the front with hunger and passion, whereas, Rohit bhai was also aggressive, but you might not see that on their reaction or on their expressions, but he was also someone who was always very attacking on the field,” he continued.

Gill, 25, will start his captaincy tenure with a challenging tour of England, which also is the beginning of the new World Test Championship (WTC) cycle.

Shubman Gill reacts to India’s Test captaincy role, urges to bring best out of players

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) veteran and stand-in captain (for this season) MS Dhoni thanked the fans for supporting him throughout. Dhoni, 43, is perhaps leading his franchise for the one last time as CSK plays hosts Gujarat Titans (GT) in Ahmedabad on Sunday (May 25) in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025">IPL 2025</a>.&nbsp;Dhoni sat with the broadcaster for an exclusive chat before the game, expressing his delight in representing India and CSK before calling this tournament ‘the next big thing’. &nbsp;Dhoni is an enigma – a grander-than-life personality, with countless fans chanting his name when he enters the arena. For years and years now, his craze just increased, and even when a section of fans urged him to announce his retirement, he continued to entertain all with his batting blitz and keeping wonders. &nbsp;With him in the twilight stage of his cricket career, five years since he announced his international retirement, Dhoni was grateful to the fans and their love. &nbsp;"It's a very good feeling, and I always said it's a big thank you from the fans' side. That's what I believe, like whatever the last few years I will be playing, you know, it's a way of, they are saying that thank you very much for whatever you have done. And it's amazing, especially when you play a sport, what you want is the appreciation of the fans,” Dhoni said in a chat with Star Sports. “And when it comes to cricket, India is the place to play.”<h2>‘Being part of Indian Cricket is the biggest thing’ &nbsp;</h2>MS Dhoni played all formats, captained them and even won trophies and titles for fun. He remains the only captain to win three different ICC trophies – the ODI World Cup, T20 World Cup and Champions Trophy, further leading India to rank number one position in the ICC Test rankings for the first time. &nbsp;Meanwhile, having served Indian cricket for nearly 16 years, Dhoni is all but proud of doing so, saying playing for his country is the biggest thing ever. Now that he is not playing international cricket anymore, Dhoni feels continuing to play in the cash-rich league is the next big thing. &nbsp;“Being part of the Indian cricket team is one of the biggest things. I'm not playing international cricket. So IPL is the next best thing that can happen. So, I don't get goosebumps, but it's a kind of feeling, you know, whenever you walk in, everybody is very excited. They're waiting for you. They want you to do well. Even at times when you're playing against the team that they want to win, know they still want you to perform, contribute a bit, whatever it may be. So yeah, it's, it's an amazing feeling,” he continued.

‘When it comes to cricket, India is the place to play’: MS Dhoni calls IPL ‘the next big thing’

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) veteran and stand-in captain (for this season) MS Dhoni thanked the fans for supporting him throughout. Dhoni, 43, is perhaps leading his franchise for the one last time as CSK plays hosts Gujarat Titans (GT) in Ahmedabad on Sunday (May 25) in IPL 2025. Dhoni sat with the broadcaster for an exclusive chat before the game, expressing his delight in representing India and CSK before calling this tournament ‘the next big thing’. Dhoni is an enigma – a grander-than-life personality, with countless fans chanting his name when he enters the arena. For years and years now, his craze just increased, and even when a section of fans urged him to announce his retirement, he continued to entertain all with his batting blitz and keeping wonders. With him in the twilight stage of his cricket career, five years since he announced his international retirement, Dhoni was grateful to the fans and their love. "It's a very good feeling, and I always said it's a big thank you from the fans' side. That's what I believe, like whatever the last few years I will be playing, you know, it's a way of, they are saying that thank you very much for whatever you have done. And it's amazing, especially when you play a sport, what you want is the appreciation of the fans,” Dhoni said in a chat with Star Sports. “And when it comes to cricket, India is the place to play.” ‘Being part of Indian Cricket is the biggest thing’ MS Dhoni played all formats, captained them and even won trophies and titles for fun. He remains the only captain to win three different ICC trophies – the ODI World Cup, T20 World Cup and Champions Trophy, further leading India to rank number one position in the ICC Test rankings for the first time. Meanwhile, having served Indian cricket for nearly 16 years, Dhoni is all but proud of doing so, saying playing for his country is the biggest thing ever. Now that he is not playing international cricket anymore, Dhoni feels continuing to play in the cash-rich league is the next big thing. “Being part of the Indian cricket team is one of the biggest things. I'm not playing international cricket. So IPL is the next best thing that can happen. So, I don't get goosebumps, but it's a kind of feeling, you know, whenever you walk in, everybody is very excited. They're waiting for you. They want you to do well. Even at times when you're playing against the team that they want to win, know they still want you to perform, contribute a bit, whatever it may be. So yeah, it's, it's an amazing feeling,” he continued.

With him in the twilight stage of his cricket career, five years since he announced his international retirement, Dhoni was grateful to the fans and their love.

Former India opener and World Cup winner Virender Sehwag has questioned the selectors' choice for dropping Shreyas Iyer from the upcoming England tour. In an announcement made on Saturday (May 24), Iyer was not included in the Indian squad for the England tour despite the retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. However, after the selection was made, Sehwag was not happy about dropping Iyer who had been in great form.<h2>Sehwag questions Iyer’s omission</h2>“When you're in good form, it's good to take him (Iyer) to the tour because there are higher chances of him performing. I would want to see him in Test team. If he keeps the same approach in Test cricket, it benefits the team. If you have 2-3 players like that, it sets fear in the opposition. England plays at 6-7 runs/over. If Indian team even manages to play at 4-5 runs/over, they can put them under pressure,” said Sehwag.&nbsp;As expected, Karun Nair was named in the Indian squad for the England tour after impressing in domestic cricket. Nair was in great form during the Indian domestic season in 2024 and paved his way back into the conversation for a place in the national team. He was preferred ahead of Iyer who has scored 488 runs in 13 IPL 2025 matches.&nbsp;&nbsp;On the other hand, there were muted conversations for Nair to be included in the Indian team for the Champions Trophy after he scored 779 runs in seven innings that included five hundreds. This was also the most hundreds scored by any player in a single season of the Vijay Hazare Trophy.<h2>India's squad for England tour</h2>Shubman Gill (captain), Rishabh Pant (wk) (vice-captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav.

Former India opener and World Cup winner Virender Sehwag has questioned the selectors choice for dropping Shreyas Iyer from the upcoming England tour.

Former India opener and World Cup winner Virender Sehwag has questioned the selectors' choice for dropping Shreyas Iyer from the upcoming England tour. In an announcement made on Saturday (May 24), Iyer was not included in the Indian squad for the England tour despite the retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. However, after the selection was made, Sehwag was not happy about dropping Iyer who had been in great form. Sehwag questions Iyer’s omission “When you're in good form, it's good to take him (Iyer) to the tour because there are higher chances of him performing. I would want to see him in Test team. If he keeps the same approach in Test cricket, it benefits the team. If you have 2-3 players like that, it sets fear in the opposition. England plays at 6-7 runs/over. If Indian team even manages to play at 4-5 runs/over, they can put them under pressure,” said Sehwag. As expected, Karun Nair was named in the Indian squad for the England tour after impressing in domestic cricket. Nair was in great form during the Indian domestic season in 2024 and paved his way back into the conversation for a place in the national team. He was preferred ahead of Iyer who has scored 488 runs in 13 IPL 2025 matches. On the other hand, there were muted conversations for Nair to be included in the Indian team for the Champions Trophy after he scored 779 runs in seven innings that included five hundreds. This was also the most hundreds scored by any player in a single season of the Vijay Hazare Trophy. India's squad for England tour Shubman Gill (captain), Rishabh Pant (wk) (vice-captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav.

Former India opener and World Cup winner Virender Sehwag has questioned the selectors' choice for dropping Shreyas Iyer from the upcoming England tour.

India tour of England: Virender Sehwag unimpressed with selectors' choice, backs Shreyas Iyer's inclusion

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