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Chennai Super Kings will drop curtains on a horrible Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) campaign as they face Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday (May 25).

Chennai Super Kings will drop curtains on a horrible Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) campaign as they face Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday (May 25). While the race for the Qualifier 1 spot is heating up, the majority of the eyes are on MS Dhoni, who could be playing his final professional match. Captaining the side, Dhoni is now 43 as rumours are accelerating of his retirement ahead of the final game. So here’s what we know of the former India captain and his retirement plans. MS Dhoni to retire? At the time of writing, there is no official word from the player or his management or Chennai Super Kings that Dhoni is retiring. With Dhoni sitting on the wrong side of the age scale, and him turning 44 next season, it is unlikely he might feature in the IPL, however, any possibilities can’t be ruled out. Despite his age, he is not the oldest player in the competition’s history as Aussie bowler Brad Hogg holds the current record having represented Kolkata Knight Riders at 45 years and 92 days. Interestingly, Dhoni announced his international retirement untimely in 2020, a year after he had featured in the ODI World Cup semifinal loss against New Zealand. Given his unpredictable nature, it won’t be a surprise if Dhoni announces his retirement later in the year. He did not get a send-off game while playing for India, and it again won’t be a surprise if he retires without one for CSK. For now, CSK’s inability to qualify for the IPL 2025 Playoffs means, Dhoni’s journey in the current season comes to an end. He was handed back the captaincy role after Ruturaj Gaikwad was injured midway through the season. So it will be interesting to see, whether Dhoni is back on the field for IPL 2026 or if will we witness him for one last time on Sunday.

Chennai Super Kings will drop curtains on a horrible Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) campaign as they face Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday (May 25).

Is MS Dhoni retiring? This is what we know ahead of CSK's final IPL 2025 match

Just days after visiting Swami Premanand Maharaj’s ashram in Vrindavan, star India batter Virat Kohli was spotted in Ayodhya Dham along with his wife Anushka Sharma as they paid a visit to the Ram Mandir. Virat, currently in Lucknow for the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025), made the three-hour drive from the city to Ayodhya Dham, the birthplace of Shri Ram, a divine incarnation (avatar) of the god Vishnu. Virat was greeted by the local priests as pictures of him and Anushka were doing rounds on the internet.

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<h2>Virat-Anushka visits Ram Mandir</h2>One of the best batters of his generation, the former India captain called time on his illustrious Test career on April 12. Just a day later he was spotted in Vrindavan’s Swami Premanand Maharaj ashram, seeking blessings. However, with the RCB camp in Lucknow for the last few days, Virat took the opportunity to visit the Ram Mandir.Virat and Anushka later visited the Hanuman Garhi temple, situated next to the Ram Mandir. A video of them was also doing rounds on internet while they were in the Hanuman Garhi temple.&nbsp;Calling time on his Test career, Virat played in the red-ball format for 14 years and scored more than 9000 runs. The 36-year-old made 123 appearances in Tests, scoring 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85, with 30 centuries and 31 fifties in 210 innings and the best score of 254*. He is India’s fourth-highest run-getter in the format, behind Sachin Tendulkar (15,921 runs), Rahul Dravid (13,265 runs), and Sunil Gavaskar (10,122 runs).&nbsp;RCB are next in action on Tuesday when they play against Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. It will be a must-win contest for RCB if there are qualify for Qualifier 1, which guarantees two shots to reach the summit clash. Interestingly, Virat has never won the IPL in 18 years but will be weighing his chances ahead of the crucial phase.

Just days after visiting Swami Premanand Maharaj’s ashram in Vrindavan, star India batter Virat Kohli was spotted in Ayodhya Dham along with his wife Anushka Sharma as they paid a visit to the Ram Mandir.

Just days after visiting Swami Premanand Maharaj’s ashram in Vrindavan, star India batter Virat Kohli was spotted in Ayodhya Dham along with his wife Anushka Sharma as they paid a visit to the Ram Mandir. Virat, currently in Lucknow for the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025), made the three-hour drive from the city to Ayodhya Dham, the birthplace of Shri Ram, a divine incarnation (avatar) of the god Vishnu. Virat was greeted by the local priests as pictures of him and Anushka were doing rounds on the internet.

Just days after visiting Swami Premanand Maharaj’s ashram in Vrindavan, star India batter Virat Kohli was spotted in Ayodhya Dham along with his wife Anushka Sharma as they paid a visit to the Ram Mandir.

WATCH: Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma visit Ram Mandir, Hanuman Garhi temple in Ayodhya Dham

Sameer Rizvi had his breakthrough moment in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025">IPL 2025</a> after leading his team, Delhi Capitals (DC), to a stunning six-wicket win over Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Jaipur on Saturday (May 24). Delhi finished this season with seven wins and 15 points, ending up in the fifth position, while PBKS remains afloat in the race for the top-two finish.&nbsp;&nbsp;Though they remain in the second spot despite this loss, the chances of Punjab staying there depend on a few results, including in their final league game. &nbsp;Delhi won the toss and elected to field first. They had Punjab on the backfoot inside the Powerplay with two wickets and another soon after. The batting side, however, took less time to collect themselves and get back to scoring runs, with their captain, Shreyas Iyer, being the protagonist.&nbsp; &nbsp;He got handy contributions from the lower middle order, but it only accelerated for Punjab after Marcus Stoinis entered the scene. The all-rounder smashed a brilliant 44 off 16 balls, including four sixes and three fours, helping Punjab post a fighting total of 206 for eight in 20 overs.<h2>Rizvi, Nair get the job done &nbsp;</h2>Delhi was out of the Playoffs race, but all they could do was spoil others’ parties, and with the win against Punjab, they did the same.&nbsp; &nbsp;DC got off to a flyer, adding 55 for the first wicket before two strikes dented their flow. They lost three wickets inside 11 overs, and that is where they began to march towards the win. A crucial stand between Karun Nair and Sameer Rizvi had Delhi on the front foot, with Punjab losing all momentum.&nbsp; &nbsp;Despite losing Karun, Delhi never lost their place in line, completing the run chase in the final over with six wickets remaining. For the batting side, rookie batter Sameer Rizvi was the star, hitting an unbeaten 58 off 25 balls, including five sixes and three fours.&nbsp;

IPL 2025: Sameer Rizvi wins it for Delhi against Punjab as race for top-two finish continues

Sameer Rizvi had his breakthrough moment in IPL 2025 after leading his team, Delhi Capitals (DC), to a stunning six-wicket win over Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Jaipur on Saturday (May 24). Delhi finished this season with seven wins and 15 points, ending up in the fifth position, while PBKS remains afloat in the race for the top-two finish. Though they remain in the second spot despite this loss, the chances of Punjab staying there depend on a few results, including in their final league game. Delhi won the toss and elected to field first. They had Punjab on the backfoot inside the Powerplay with two wickets and another soon after. The batting side, however, took less time to collect themselves and get back to scoring runs, with their captain, Shreyas Iyer, being the protagonist. He got handy contributions from the lower middle order, but it only accelerated for Punjab after Marcus Stoinis entered the scene. The all-rounder smashed a brilliant 44 off 16 balls, including four sixes and three fours, helping Punjab post a fighting total of 206 for eight in 20 overs. Rizvi, Nair get the job done Delhi was out of the Playoffs race, but all they could do was spoil others’ parties, and with the win against Punjab, they did the same. DC got off to a flyer, adding 55 for the first wicket before two strikes dented their flow. They lost three wickets inside 11 overs, and that is where they began to march towards the win. A crucial stand between Karun Nair and Sameer Rizvi had Delhi on the front foot, with Punjab losing all momentum. Despite losing Karun, Delhi never lost their place in line, completing the run chase in the final over with six wickets remaining. For the batting side, rookie batter Sameer Rizvi was the star, hitting an unbeaten 58 off 25 balls, including five sixes and three fours.

Delhi finished this season with seven wins and 15 points, ending up in the fifth position, while PBKS remains afloat in the race for the top-two finish.&nbsp;

Harry Brook perhaps pulled off the catch of the summer on day three of the four-day Test between England and Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge, leaving everyone, including captain and bowler Ben Stokes, stunned. The skipper couldn’t believe what he watched unfold in front of his eyes, with everyone surrounding Brook soon after celebrating the fall of the wicket.&nbsp;Stokes’ reaction was everyone’s reaction, and the captain gave plenty of time to the photographers to make a memory out of it. &nbsp;On day three of the one-off Test between these two teams, Stokes bowled a good length delivery that rose off the pitch, catching the batter Wessly Madhevere off-guard, as he edged one to the slips, only for Brook to fly to his top right and grab a one-handed stunner. The ball travelled quickly enough to make this brilliant-looking catch out of this world. &nbsp;Watch Video –&nbsp;

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That catch, however, broke a crucial stand for the fifth wicket between Sikandar Raza and Madhevere. His dismissal brought the lower order and tail into the picture, helping England close in on a victory. Sean Williams and Raza were the top scorers in the second innings but failed to see the side home as they lost the match by an innings and 45 runs.<h2>India series next for England &nbsp;</h2>After comfortably beating Zimbabwe in their first game of the summer, England will next face the touring Indian Team across five Tests, starting with the first one in Leeds on June 20. While they might stick with the winning XI for their series opener, India has plenty to ponder on the 18-man squad picked for the marquee series. &nbsp;In Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s absence, the men’s selection committee named a new-look squad, picking ace batter Shubman Gill as the Test captain, succeeding Rohit. Keeper-batter Rishabh Pant is his deputy, while premier quick Mohammed Shami found no place in the team for the away tour. &nbsp;Jasprit Bumrah leads the fast-bowling attack, with white-ball specialist Arshdeep Singh earning his maiden Test call-up. He, however, wasn’t alone, as Tamil Nadu opener Sai Sudharsan also made his way into the Test team, realising his dream.<h3>India’s 18-man squad for England Tests –&nbsp; &nbsp;</h3>Shubman Gill (captain), Rishabh Pant (vice-captain, wk), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Nitish Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh and Kuldeep Yadav

Harry Brook grabs one-handed stunner and Stokes CANNOT believe it! Watch his reaction

Harry Brook perhaps pulled off the catch of the summer on day three of the four-day Test between England and Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge, leaving everyone, including captain and bowler Ben Stokes, stunned. The skipper couldn’t believe what he watched unfold in front of his eyes, with everyone surrounding Brook soon after celebrating the fall of the wicket. Stokes’ reaction was everyone’s reaction, and the captain gave plenty of time to the photographers to make a memory out of it. On day three of the one-off Test between these two teams, Stokes bowled a good length delivery that rose off the pitch, catching the batter Wessly Madhevere off-guard, as he edged one to the slips, only for Brook to fly to his top right and grab a one-handed stunner. The ball travelled quickly enough to make this brilliant-looking catch out of this world. Watch Video –

Stokes’ reaction was everyone’s reaction, and the captain gave plenty of time to the photographers to make a memory out of it.

England hammered Zimbabwe by an innings and 45 runs in a one-off Test at Trent Bridge on Saturday.&nbsp;Off-spinner Shoaib Bashir took a Test-best 6-81 as Zimbabwe, following-on, were dismissed for 255 on the third day of four in what was the African nation's first Test in England in 22 years.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-eng-vs-ind-2025-ajit-agarkar-breaks-silence-on-virat-kohli-rohit-sharma-test-retirement-calls-urges-fans-to-respect-it-and-move-on-1748094137496">Ajit Agarkar breaks silence on Virat and Rohit’s Test retirement calls, urges fans to ‘respect it and move on’</a>&nbsp;Bashir's second five-wicket haul at Trent Bridge, following his 5-70 against the West Indies last year, gave him match figures of 9-143.&nbsp;Sean Williams (88) and Ben Curran fell to Bashir on either side of lunch, with Sikandar Raza's breezy 60 merely delaying England's win.&nbsp;England laid the platform for victory in their opening match of their 2025 home season with a commanding first-innings total of 565-6 declared, that saw their top three of Zak Crawley (124), Ben Duckett (140) and Ollie Pope all score hundreds.&nbsp;Although opener Brian Bennett struck Zimbabwe's fastest Test hundred, off 97 balls, in reply, the tourists were still dismissed for 265, with England captain Ben Stokes taking two wickets in his first match in any kind of cricket this year.&nbsp;Bashir, whose two first-class wickets this season had cost an average of 152 apiece, put some indifferent county form behind him with 3-62 in the first innings.&nbsp;Stokes's side next face India in a five-match series starting in June.&nbsp;Zimbabwe return to the Test arena with a two-match series at home to neighbours South Africa in June and July.&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.

Bashir picks nine wickets at Trent Bridge as England thrash Zimbabwe in four day Test

England hammered Zimbabwe by an innings and 45 runs in a one-off Test at Trent Bridge on Saturday. Off-spinner Shoaib Bashir took a Test-best 6-81 as Zimbabwe, following-on, were dismissed for 255 on the third day of four in what was the African nation's first Test in England in 22 years. Also read | Ajit Agarkar breaks silence on Virat and Rohit’s Test retirement calls, urges fans to ‘respect it and move on’ Bashir's second five-wicket haul at Trent Bridge, following his 5-70 against the West Indies last year, gave him match figures of 9-143. Sean Williams (88) and Ben Curran fell to Bashir on either side of lunch, with Sikandar Raza's breezy 60 merely delaying England's win. England laid the platform for victory in their opening match of their 2025 home season with a commanding first-innings total of 565-6 declared, that saw their top three of Zak Crawley (124), Ben Duckett (140) and Ollie Pope all score hundreds. Although opener Brian Bennett struck Zimbabwe's fastest Test hundred, off 97 balls, in reply, the tourists were still dismissed for 265, with England captain Ben Stokes taking two wickets in his first match in any kind of cricket this year. Bashir, whose two first-class wickets this season had cost an average of 152 apiece, put some indifferent county form behind him with 3-62 in the first innings. Stokes's side next face India in a five-match series starting in June. Zimbabwe return to the Test arena with a two-match series at home to neighbours South Africa in June and July. 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.

Off-spinner Shoaib Bashir took a Test-best 6-81 as Zimbabwe, following-on, were dismissed for 255 on the third day of four in what was the African nation's first Test in England in 22 years.

Bashir picks nine wickets at Trent Bridge as England thrash Zimbabwe in four-day Test

Sai Sudharsan earned his maiden India Test call-up for the forthcoming England series, and to him, it’s nothing less than surreal. Speaking for the first time since getting picked in the 18-man squad for the five-match Test series starting June 20 in Leeds, Sai said he realised his ultimate goal to play Test cricket. He also addressed the elephant in the room – his batting position.&nbsp;"It obviously feels great. Feels very special, to be honest, and surreal also. Any cricketer, any young cricketer who starts playing cricket, wants to play Test cricket, wants to play for the country," Sai said on the eve of the Gujarat Titans' match against the Chennai Super Kings. "The ultimate goal is always to play Test cricket. So really happy for that."&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-eng-vs-ind-2025-ajit-agarkar-breaks-silence-on-virat-kohli-rohit-sharma-test-retirement-calls-urges-fans-to-respect-it-and-move-on-1748094137496">Ajit Agarkar breaks silence on Virat and Rohit’s Test retirement calls, urges fans to ‘respect it and move on’</a> &nbsp;Following Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s Test retirements, Sai would likely make up for the new-look top-four in Test cricket. Although he usually opens for his state team (Tamil Nadu) in Ranji Trophy – India’s premier domestic tournament, he is willing to bat anywhere his team wants him to, further backing his mentality and skillset to deliver. &nbsp;“I think playing for the country itself is a very big privilege for a cricketer. So I don't think I am in a position to choose where I want to play," Sai replied when asked about his potential batting position in Tests.&nbsp; &nbsp;"Wherever the coaches tell me to play, I think I will be mentally and obviously skillfully, you know, try and be ready for the opportunity. &nbsp;"I have a lot of likings. I think I will have to be ready for whichever [position] the team gives me. I will be ready for that,” he continued.<h2>Sai congratulates Gill on the new role &nbsp;</h2>Batting alongside Shubman Gill at the top of the order for Gujarat Titans (GT) in IPL for two years, Sai congratulated his partner on getting appointed as Team India’s new Test captain, succeeding Rohit Sharma.&nbsp; &nbsp;"I mean, Shubhi (Shubman) is, over the years, I have been a part of his growth as well. I have seen him for the last four years. Such a talented batsman, such a skilful batsman, anybody can see. &nbsp;"So, I feel he will definitely do laurels and great things for the country, and I am grateful, and I am very happy to play under him in my first Test series,” Sai continued. &nbsp;However, before he and Gill join the India-A squad for their second four-day game of the shadow England tour (against England Lions in Northampton starting June 6), Sai has some unfinished business in IPL 2025, where he leads the run-scoring chart (638 runs) in 13 contested matches thus far. Besides, his team also stays in contention for a top-two finish.&nbsp; &nbsp;"I always feel, finish the first story, then go to the next one, because now the IPL is also most important when we are in the IPL," he said. "So, I think it is also most important of finishing this and then, obviously, we will have time to prepare. So I will use that bracket of days so that we will be ready for the Test series."

Special and surreal Sai Sudharsan reacts to his maiden Test call up for England series

Sai Sudharsan earned his maiden India Test call-up for the forthcoming England series, and to him, it’s nothing less than surreal. Speaking for the first time since getting picked in the 18-man squad for the five-match Test series starting June 20 in Leeds, Sai said he realised his ultimate goal to play Test cricket. He also addressed the elephant in the room – his batting position. "It obviously feels great. Feels very special, to be honest, and surreal also. Any cricketer, any young cricketer who starts playing cricket, wants to play Test cricket, wants to play for the country," Sai said on the eve of the Gujarat Titans' match against the Chennai Super Kings. "The ultimate goal is always to play Test cricket. So really happy for that." Also read | Ajit Agarkar breaks silence on Virat and Rohit’s Test retirement calls, urges fans to ‘respect it and move on’ Following Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s Test retirements, Sai would likely make up for the new-look top-four in Test cricket. Although he usually opens for his state team (Tamil Nadu) in Ranji Trophy – India’s premier domestic tournament, he is willing to bat anywhere his team wants him to, further backing his mentality and skillset to deliver. “I think playing for the country itself is a very big privilege for a cricketer. So I don't think I am in a position to choose where I want to play," Sai replied when asked about his potential batting position in Tests. "Wherever the coaches tell me to play, I think I will be mentally and obviously skillfully, you know, try and be ready for the opportunity. "I have a lot of likings. I think I will have to be ready for whichever [position] the team gives me. I will be ready for that,” he continued. Sai congratulates Gill on the new role Batting alongside Shubman Gill at the top of the order for Gujarat Titans (GT) in IPL for two years, Sai congratulated his partner on getting appointed as Team India’s new Test captain, succeeding Rohit Sharma. "I mean, Shubhi (Shubman) is, over the years, I have been a part of his growth as well. I have seen him for the last four years. Such a talented batsman, such a skilful batsman, anybody can see. "So, I feel he will definitely do laurels and great things for the country, and I am grateful, and I am very happy to play under him in my first Test series,” Sai continued. However, before he and Gill join the India-A squad for their second four-day game of the shadow England tour (against England Lions in Northampton starting June 6), Sai has some unfinished business in IPL 2025, where he leads the run-scoring chart (638 runs) in 13 contested matches thus far. Besides, his team also stays in contention for a top-two finish. "I always feel, finish the first story, then go to the next one, because now the IPL is also most important when we are in the IPL," he said. "So, I think it is also most important of finishing this and then, obviously, we will have time to prepare. So I will use that bracket of days so that we will be ready for the Test series."

Following Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s Test retirements, Sai would likely make up for the new-look top-four in Test cricket.

‘Special and surreal’: Sai Sudharsan reacts to his maiden Test call-up for England series

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma announced their Test retirements earlier in May, sending the cricketing world into a frenzy. While concerns around Rohit’s fitness and form in red-ball cricket continued to magnify with each passing series, making sense as to why he retired, Kohli’s Test retirement call shocked all.&nbsp;With both absent from the Test squad for the away England Tests starting June 20 in Leeds, chief selector Ajit Agarkar spoke on their retirements for the first time since, urging fans to respect it and move on.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-eng-vs-ind-2025-mohammed-shami-jasprit-bumrah-head-selector-ajit-agarkar-warns-fans-of-double-blow-in-tests-1748089531466">First Shami and now Bumrah – Chief selector Agarkar warns fans of double blow in ENG Tests</a> &nbsp;Agarkar-led selection panel picked ace batter Shubman Gill as Rohit’s successor in Tests, naming him the new Test captain.&nbsp; &nbsp;During the presser in Mumbai on Saturday afternoon (May 24), Agarkar revealed it was during April when Virat reached out to him and informed him about wanting to do away with Tests. &nbsp;"Virat reached out early April and said he wants to finish," Agarkar said during the presser.&nbsp; &nbsp;"We've seen him give 200% to every ball that he plays, even when he is not batting or he's in the field. He probably felt that he had given everything that he had, and if he can't keep up to the standards that he set for himself over the years and how good he had been, and maybe it was time for him. &nbsp;"It has come from him. You've got to respect that. They have earned that respect, both of them. As all great players are, the one thing there is, they are true to themselves, and he was in that conversation. So you've got to respect that. We'll obviously miss [Kohli] when you've got a guy who's played 123 Test matches, 30 Test hundreds, it's going to be tough to fill,” he continued.<h2>No talks around Rohit’s retirement talk &nbsp;</h2>Although he shed light on the whole episode surrounding Virat Kohli’s Test retirement, Agarkar shared no details on what prompted former skipper Rohit to call time on his red-ball career.&nbsp; &nbsp;However, he remained focused on how the younger breed of superstars are ready to take Indian Cricket forward, with the away England series their first assignment without Rohit, Kohli and even Ravichandran Ashwin, who announced his Test retirement after the third Test Down Under in Brisbane.&nbsp; &nbsp;"When guys like that retire, it's always going to be big holes to fill," Agarkar said. &nbsp;"Ashwin retired a few months back as well, so those three guys are stalwarts of our cricket. It's always difficult. One way of looking at it is an opportunity for someone else. They've left a legacy behind. &nbsp;"Needless to say, Rohit has been a leader over the last couple of years since he started leading in the Test matches. It is a new cycle, so it is an opportunity to build something for us as well. That's why I think we've got to show them the respect that they want instead of speculating too many things. It is sometimes a personal call with players , and you've got to respect that, and their performances over the years have shown in the amount of games that they've won for India,” he added.

Ajit Agarkar breaks silence on Virat and Rohit Test retirement calls urges fans to respect it and move on

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma announced their Test retirements earlier in May, sending the cricketing world into a frenzy. While concerns around Rohit’s fitness and form in red-ball cricket continued to magnify with each passing series, making sense as to why he retired, Kohli’s Test retirement call shocked all. With both absent from the Test squad for the away England Tests starting June 20 in Leeds, chief selector Ajit Agarkar spoke on their retirements for the first time since, urging fans to respect it and move on. Also read | First Shami and now Bumrah – Chief selector Agarkar warns fans of double blow in ENG Tests Agarkar-led selection panel picked ace batter Shubman Gill as Rohit’s successor in Tests, naming him the new Test captain. During the presser in Mumbai on Saturday afternoon (May 24), Agarkar revealed it was during April when Virat reached out to him and informed him about wanting to do away with Tests. "Virat reached out early April and said he wants to finish," Agarkar said during the presser. "We've seen him give 200% to every ball that he plays, even when he is not batting or he's in the field. He probably felt that he had given everything that he had, and if he can't keep up to the standards that he set for himself over the years and how good he had been, and maybe it was time for him. "It has come from him. You've got to respect that. They have earned that respect, both of them. As all great players are, the one thing there is, they are true to themselves, and he was in that conversation. So you've got to respect that. We'll obviously miss [Kohli] when you've got a guy who's played 123 Test matches, 30 Test hundreds, it's going to be tough to fill,” he continued. No talks around Rohit’s retirement talk Although he shed light on the whole episode surrounding Virat Kohli’s Test retirement, Agarkar shared no details on what prompted former skipper Rohit to call time on his red-ball career. However, he remained focused on how the younger breed of superstars are ready to take Indian Cricket forward, with the away England series their first assignment without Rohit, Kohli and even Ravichandran Ashwin, who announced his Test retirement after the third Test Down Under in Brisbane. "When guys like that retire, it's always going to be big holes to fill," Agarkar said. "Ashwin retired a few months back as well, so those three guys are stalwarts of our cricket. It's always difficult. One way of looking at it is an opportunity for someone else. They've left a legacy behind. "Needless to say, Rohit has been a leader over the last couple of years since he started leading in the Test matches. It is a new cycle, so it is an opportunity to build something for us as well. That's why I think we've got to show them the respect that they want instead of speculating too many things. It is sometimes a personal call with players , and you've got to respect that, and their performances over the years have shown in the amount of games that they've won for India,” he added.

Agarkar-led selection panel picked ace batter Shubman Gill as Rohit’s successor in Tests, naming him the new Test captain.&nbsp;

Ajit Agarkar breaks silence on Virat and Rohit’s Test retirement calls, urges fans to ‘respect it and move on’

The BCCI men’s selection committee named a potent 18-man squad for the away England Tests starting June 20 in Leeds. While Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are absent owing to their Test retirements earlier in May, India will also miss its premier quick, Mohammed Shami, for the five-match series. Ace seamer Jasprit Bumrah will lead the pace attack; however, chief selector Ajit Agarkar has warned the fans of a possible blow during the two-month red-ball cricket show.&nbsp;Bumrah was India’s vice-captain on its last away tour Down Under; even though Rohit captained the side in three matches, he missed two games for separate reasons, with Bumrah leading India in his absence. The pacer helped India win the series opener in Perth but failed to guide them home in the final game at the SCG, where he left the field early on day two with back stiffness.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-eng-vs-ind-2025-new-era-of-indian-cricket-begins-social-media-reacts-to-shubman-gill-appointment-as-new-india-test-captain-1748086145116">‘New era of Indian cricket begins’ – Social media reacts to Shubman Gill’s appointment as new Test captain</a> &nbsp;The right-arm quick remained out of action for nearly four months, missing the home white-ball leg against England, the 2025 Champions Trophy and several games for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025. Bumrah returned to action midway through the tournament, helping Mumbai claw their way back into this season and into the playoffs. &nbsp;Meanwhile, coming off another back injury that kept him away for a few months, the selectors and the BCCI’s medical team have warned him against playing all matches on the England tour, like how it happened against Australia, where, after playing four matches on the trot, his back gave up in the final game.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-shubman-gill-appointed-as-new-india-test-captain-succeeds-rohit-sharma-ahead-of-england-tour-1748074092630">Shubman Gill appointed as new India Test team captain, succeeds Rohit Sharma ahead of England tour</a> &nbsp;During an official presser in Mumbai on Saturday (May 24), chief selector Ajit Agarkar explained what stopped them from promoting Bumrah from vice-captain to captain. &nbsp;"Booms [Bumrah], because he led in Australia, he was the vice-captain for, but once he's not going to be available for all the Test matches (he couldn't be part of the captaincy conversation)," Agarkar said.&nbsp; &nbsp;"He is more important to us as a player. We want him fit. There's always that extra burden when you are managing 15-16 other people. There's a lot that it takes out of you. We'd rather have him bowling as well as he does than putting that extra burden on him. &nbsp;"He is aware of it. We've had a chat with him, and he's okay with it. He knows where his body's at, and he'd rather look after himself and be bowling fit. It was more his workload management and having him fit as a bowler, more than anything else,” Agarkar continued.&nbsp;

First Shami and now Bumrah Head selector Agarkar warns fans of double blow in ENG Tests

The BCCI men’s selection committee named a potent 18-man squad for the away England Tests starting June 20 in Leeds. While Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are absent owing to their Test retirements earlier in May, India will also miss its premier quick, Mohammed Shami, for the five-match series. Ace seamer Jasprit Bumrah will lead the pace attack; however, chief selector Ajit Agarkar has warned the fans of a possible blow during the two-month red-ball cricket show. Bumrah was India’s vice-captain on its last away tour Down Under; even though Rohit captained the side in three matches, he missed two games for separate reasons, with Bumrah leading India in his absence. The pacer helped India win the series opener in Perth but failed to guide them home in the final game at the SCG, where he left the field early on day two with back stiffness. Also read | ‘New era of Indian cricket begins’ – Social media reacts to Shubman Gill’s appointment as new Test captain The right-arm quick remained out of action for nearly four months, missing the home white-ball leg against England, the 2025 Champions Trophy and several games for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025. Bumrah returned to action midway through the tournament, helping Mumbai claw their way back into this season and into the playoffs. Meanwhile, coming off another back injury that kept him away for a few months, the selectors and the BCCI’s medical team have warned him against playing all matches on the England tour, like how it happened against Australia, where, after playing four matches on the trot, his back gave up in the final game. Also read | Shubman Gill appointed as new India Test team captain, succeeds Rohit Sharma ahead of England tour During an official presser in Mumbai on Saturday (May 24), chief selector Ajit Agarkar explained what stopped them from promoting Bumrah from vice-captain to captain. "Booms [Bumrah], because he led in Australia, he was the vice-captain for, but once he's not going to be available for all the Test matches (he couldn't be part of the captaincy conversation)," Agarkar said. "He is more important to us as a player. We want him fit. There's always that extra burden when you are managing 15-16 other people. There's a lot that it takes out of you. We'd rather have him bowling as well as he does than putting that extra burden on him. "He is aware of it. We've had a chat with him, and he's okay with it. He knows where his body's at, and he'd rather look after himself and be bowling fit. It was more his workload management and having him fit as a bowler, more than anything else,” Agarkar continued.

During an official presser in Mumbai on Saturday (May 24), chief selector Ajit Agarkar explained what stopped them from promoting Bumrah from vice-captain to captain.

First Shami and now Bumrah – Chief selector Agarkar warns fans of double blow in ENG Tests

Ace batter <a href="Shubman Gill appointed as new India Test team captain, succeeds Rohit Sharma ahead of England tour">Shubman Gill succeeded Rohit Sharma in becoming the new India Test captain</a>, an official BCCI statement confirmed on Saturday (May 24). Following Rohit’s shock Test retirement early this month, the selectors picked Gill as his successor, overlooking other options like premier quick Jasprit Bumrah and seasoned batter KL Rahul. Meanwhile, another Test regular, keeper Rishabh Pant, is named Gill’s deputy, with both leading India’s 18-man squad for the forthcoming England tour.&nbsp;Gill’s appointment as the Test skipper comes on the back of his magnificent run as the Gujarat Titans’ captain in the IPL. After failing to lead the side home in his debut season as captain last year, Gill’s GT has reached the IPL 2025 playoffs; they are currently leading the points table with 18 points in 13 contested matches. Although they are sure of playing the knockouts, finishing inside the top two remains their prime target. &nbsp;Alongside naming Gill as the new Test captain, the men’s selection committee picked the 18-man squad for the challenging England tour, starting with the first Test in Leeds on June 20.&nbsp; &nbsp;While Virat Kohli and Rohit are absent, owing to their Test retirements recently, the selectors have picked a blend of experience and youth in the squad, recalling several players, including batter Karun Nair and all-rounder Shardul Thakur. The selectors have also rewarded Gill’s opening partner at GT, Sai Sudharsan, with his debut India call-up for England Tests. &nbsp;Besides Sai, who would likely play inside the top three should he get picked, the Ajit Agarkar-led committee also brought in seamer Arshdeep Singh, who adds value to the already-stacked pace attack led by Bumrah.<h2>Here is India’s 18-man Test squad for the England series – &nbsp;</h2>Shubman Gill (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (vice-captain, wk), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur and Arshdeep Singh &nbsp;Meanwhile, Gill’s appointment sent social media into a frenzy, with fans and experts hailing this move, with several calling this ‘a new era of Indian cricket.’&nbsp; &nbsp;Check out some of the best posts on X.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗘𝗿𝗮 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄! 🇮🇳🤍 Congratulations Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant, it’s your time to shine the brighTEST. Go on, build your legacy, and turn dreams into reality! 🤌<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PlayBold?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PlayBold</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%E0%B2%A8%E0%B2%AE%E0%B3%8D%E0%B2%AERCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ನಮ್ಮRCB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ENGvIND?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ENGvIND</a> <a href="https://t.co/uOV9lvojdb">pic.twitter.com/uOV9lvojdb</a>&mdash; Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) <a href="https://twitter.com/RCBTweets/status/1926197868219482124?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">It was predictable, almost inevitable. It is a huge honour and I wish <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ShubmanGill?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ShubmanGill</a> the calmness and humility to take on a fine tradition forward&mdash; Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) <a href="https://twitter.com/bhogleharsha/status/1926193094170447954?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The baton of India’s Test captaincy is passed on to Shubman Gill 🤩 More ➡ <a href="https://t.co/zjp0pptofI">https://t.co/zjp0pptofI</a> <a href="https://t.co/4esAehy2dv">pic.twitter.com/4esAehy2dv</a>&mdash; ICC (@ICC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ICC/status/1926193262173311096?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Jos Buttler Instagram story to congratulate India new test captain Shubman Gill. CAPTAIN GILL ERA BEGINS <a href="https://t.co/PCBW5j31Uj">pic.twitter.com/PCBW5j31Uj</a>&mdash; Ahmed Says (@AhmedGT_) <a href="https://twitter.com/AhmedGT_/status/1926229243719008305?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The ultimate elite format, one of the biggest transitions in Indian Cricket off late, the ever challenging English conditions, one of our youngest captains ever so many epic factors around, nervousness-excitement-fears-hope everything! Upwards we look! CAPTAIN GILL ERA BEGINS. <a href="https://t.co/uJUiQgV4Up">pic.twitter.com/uJUiQgV4Up</a>&mdash; samidha (@yardslayy) <a href="https://twitter.com/yardslayy/status/1926197728054247492?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Well done, <a href="https://twitter.com/ShubmanGill?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ShubmanGill</a>! Big congratulations on becoming the Indian Test Captain. I am sure you will make the country proud! 🙌&mdash; Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) <a href="https://twitter.com/SDhawan25/status/1926235408477605900?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Shubman Gill has a great chance to grab this opportunity with both hands. Young team, expectations low - he needs to shine with the bat and lead by example. Gill needs to remember Gabba and what an inspired young team can do.&mdash; Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) <a href="https://twitter.com/MohammadKaif/status/1926240221055660303?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Many Congratulations to Sai Sudarshan, Arshdeep Singh, Karun Nair for being selected for the ultimate format and the challenging English summer. Congratulations to Shubman Gill for being appointed as Indian test captain. But surely team India is going to miss Mohammed Shami’s…&mdash; Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) <a href="https://twitter.com/IrfanPathan/status/1926194227324629502?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Congratulations to <a href="https://twitter.com/ShubmanGill?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ShubmanGill</a> on being appointed India’s new Test captain. From a promising young batter to leading the team in the purest format, his journey has been remarkable. Wishing him great success in this new chapter. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ShubmanGill?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ShubmanGill</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BCCI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BCCI</a> <a href="https://t.co/yH9dTla4Wj">pic.twitter.com/yH9dTla4Wj</a>&mdash; Rajeev Shukla (@ShuklaRajiv) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShuklaRajiv/status/1926202213145215192?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

New era of Indian cricket begins Social media reacts to Shubman Gill appointment as new Test captain

Ace batter Shubman Gill succeeded Rohit Sharma in becoming the new India Test captain, an official BCCI statement confirmed on Saturday (May 24). Following Rohit’s shock Test retirement early this month, the selectors picked Gill as his successor, overlooking other options like premier quick Jasprit Bumrah and seasoned batter KL Rahul. Meanwhile, another Test regular, keeper Rishabh Pant, is named Gill’s deputy, with both leading India’s 18-man squad for the forthcoming England tour. Gill’s appointment as the Test skipper comes on the back of his magnificent run as the Gujarat Titans’ captain in the IPL. After failing to lead the side home in his debut season as captain last year, Gill’s GT has reached the IPL 2025 playoffs; they are currently leading the points table with 18 points in 13 contested matches. Although they are sure of playing the knockouts, finishing inside the top two remains their prime target. Alongside naming Gill as the new Test captain, the men’s selection committee picked the 18-man squad for the challenging England tour, starting with the first Test in Leeds on June 20. While Virat Kohli and Rohit are absent, owing to their Test retirements recently, the selectors have picked a blend of experience and youth in the squad, recalling several players, including batter Karun Nair and all-rounder Shardul Thakur. The selectors have also rewarded Gill’s opening partner at GT, Sai Sudharsan, with his debut India call-up for England Tests. Besides Sai, who would likely play inside the top three should he get picked, the Ajit Agarkar-led committee also brought in seamer Arshdeep Singh, who adds value to the already-stacked pace attack led by Bumrah. Here is India’s 18-man Test squad for the England series – Shubman Gill (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (vice-captain, wk), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur and Arshdeep Singh Meanwhile, Gill’s appointment sent social media into a frenzy, with fans and experts hailing this move, with several calling this ‘a new era of Indian cricket.’ Check out some of the best posts on X.

Alongside naming Gill as the new Test captain, the men’s selection committee picked the 18-man squad for the challenging England tour, starting with the first Test in Leeds on June 20.&nbsp;

‘New era of Indian cricket begins’ – Social media reacts to Shubman Gill’s appointment as new Test captain

Karun Nair has officially returned to the Indian Test team after an eight-year hiatus as the squad for the upcoming England tour was announced on Saturday (May 24). In a high-stakes meeting held to decide the new Test captain and squad for the England tour, Nair was one of few standout performers in the domestic circuit to make the Indian squad. Sai Sudharsan has also been included in the 15-man squad with Shubman Gill appointed as the captain in the red-ball format.&nbsp;<h2>Nair rewarded for excellent domestic show</h2>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. 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.&nbsp;Nair has not played for the senior side in the last eight years, with his last match coming in March 2017 against Australia. He remains one of only two Indian batters to score a triple hundred in Test matches, alongside Virender Sehwag.&nbsp;Sai Sudharsan on the flip side has also been in great form in both domestic cricket and the IPL 2025. He was one of the consistent performers for Tamil Nadu and the South Zone before exploding onto the scene with Gujarat Titans. At the time of writing, Sudharsan has 638 runs in 13 matches with a best of unbeaten 108. He is one of the favourites to win the Orange Cap, facing competition from Shubman Gill and others.&nbsp;In the bowling department, Mohammed Shami’s much-awaited return to Test format won’t take place any time soon. He was dropped in favour of Arshdeep Singh who has been included in the Test side for the first time. Abhimanyu Easwaran, who toured Australia has also kept his place in the side and will hope for some game time.&nbsp;<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.

Karun Nair has officially returned to the Indian Test team after an eight-year hiatus as the squad for the upcoming England tour was announced on Saturday (May 24).

Karun Nair has officially returned to the Indian Test team after an eight-year hiatus as the squad for the upcoming England tour was announced on Saturday (May 24). In a high-stakes meeting held to decide the new Test captain and squad for the England tour, Nair was one of few standout performers in the domestic circuit to make the Indian squad. Sai Sudharsan has also been included in the 15-man squad with Shubman Gill appointed as the captain in the red-ball format. Nair rewarded for excellent domestic show 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. 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. Nair has not played for the senior side in the last eight years, with his last match coming in March 2017 against Australia. He remains one of only two Indian batters to score a triple hundred in Test matches, alongside Virender Sehwag. Sai Sudharsan on the flip side has also been in great form in both domestic cricket and the IPL 2025. He was one of the consistent performers for Tamil Nadu and the South Zone before exploding onto the scene with Gujarat Titans. At the time of writing, Sudharsan has 638 runs in 13 matches with a best of unbeaten 108. He is one of the favourites to win the Orange Cap, facing competition from Shubman Gill and others. In the bowling department, Mohammed Shami’s much-awaited return to Test format won’t take place any time soon. He was dropped in favour of Arshdeep Singh who has been included in the Test side for the first time. Abhimanyu Easwaran, who toured Australia has also kept his place in the side and will hope for some game time. 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.

Karun Nair has officially returned to the Indian Test team after an eight-year hiatus as the squad for the upcoming England tour was announced on Saturday (May 24).

India tour of England: Karun Nair returns after eight-year hiatus, Sai Sudharsan rewarded for domestic brilliance

Shubman Gill has been officially appointed as the new captain of the Indian Test side ahead of the England tour which starts on June 20. The announcement came on Saturday (May 24) with Gill officially succeeding Rohit Sharma, who had earlier announced his retirement from the format. On the other hand, Rishabh Pant will be Gill’s deputy as a new era in Indian cricket begins.<h2>Shubman Gill era begins</h2>After Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from the red-ball format, Gill and other big names were in line to take over the captain’s armband. While Gill was the front-runner, Jasprit Bumrah, KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant were also part of the conversation. However, the selection panel led by Ajit Agarkar made a bold choice and picked Gill over other veterans.&nbsp;&nbsp;In succeeding Rohit, he becomes the 37th permanent captain of the Indian side joining the likes of Sourav Ganguly, Rahul Dravid and other greats.&nbsp;Gill has been in excellent form as the skipper of Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025). Currently sitting top of the table with a game to go, Gill’s captaincy skills were the primary reasons why he saw off competition from other veteran players. He has previously led the Indian side during the Zimbabwe tour in 2024, helping the Men in Blue win a T20I series. However, this will be the first time he leads India in the red-ball format.&nbsp;<h2>Pant takes over as deputy</h2>On the other hand, Rishabh Pant has been appointed as the Test vice-captain with selectors showing faith in the wicketkeeper-batter. He is one of the first names in the team sheet and saw off competition from KL Rahul and Bumrah to take over in the capacity.&nbsp;&nbsp;The new leadership duo will officially take over on the field from June 20 when India face England in the first of five Test matches in Headingley.

Shubman Gill has been officially appointed as the new captain of the Indian Test side ahead of the England tour which starts on June 20. 

Shubman Gill has been officially appointed as the new captain of the Indian Test side ahead of the England tour which starts on June 20. The announcement came on Saturday (May 24) with Gill officially succeeding Rohit Sharma, who had earlier announced his retirement from the format. On the other hand, Rishabh Pant will be Gill’s deputy as a new era in Indian cricket begins. Shubman Gill era begins After Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from the red-ball format, Gill and other big names were in line to take over the captain’s armband. While Gill was the front-runner, Jasprit Bumrah, KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant were also part of the conversation. However, the selection panel led by Ajit Agarkar made a bold choice and picked Gill over other veterans. In succeeding Rohit, he becomes the 37th permanent captain of the Indian side joining the likes of Sourav Ganguly, Rahul Dravid and other greats. Gill has been in excellent form as the skipper of Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025). Currently sitting top of the table with a game to go, Gill’s captaincy skills were the primary reasons why he saw off competition from other veteran players. He has previously led the Indian side during the Zimbabwe tour in 2024, helping the Men in Blue win a T20I series. However, this will be the first time he leads India in the red-ball format. Pant takes over as deputy On the other hand, Rishabh Pant has been appointed as the Test vice-captain with selectors showing faith in the wicketkeeper-batter. He is one of the first names in the team sheet and saw off competition from KL Rahul and Bumrah to take over in the capacity. The new leadership duo will officially take over on the field from June 20 when India face England in the first of five Test matches in Headingley.

Shubman Gill has been officially appointed as the new captain of the Indian Test side ahead of the England tour which starts on June 20.&nbsp;

Shubman Gill appointed as new India Test team captain, succeeds Rohit Sharma ahead of England tour

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) captain Rajat Patidar and Pat Cummins have been penalised for slow overate. In a statement released by the IPL governing council, both captains have been fined under Article 2.22 of the IPL Code of Conduct. SRH won the match by 42 runs in a high-scoring affair, which now sees them needing a favour if they are to qualify for Qualifier 1.&nbsp;<h2>Cummins, Patidar fined for slow overate</h2>"As it was his team’s second offence of the season under the IPL’s Code of Conduct relating to minimum over-rate offences, Patidar was fined INR 24 lakhs. The rest of the members of the Playing XI, including the Impact Player, were each individually fined either INR 6 lakh or 25 per cent of their respective match fees, whichever is lesser," IPL said in their release.&nbsp;"As it was his team’s first offence of the season under Article 2.22 of the IPL Code of Conduct, which pertains to minimum over-rate offences, Cummins was fined INR 12 Lakh," it added.&nbsp;Chasing a massive 232 runs to win the contest in Lucknow, RCB were bowled out for 189, paving the way for SRH to win by 42 runs. The defeat for RCB means they will need favours from other sides to reach Qualifier 1, which gives them two shots to reach the IPL 2025 final.&nbsp;Now with 17 points from 13 matches, RCB will need to win their final match against LSG to stand with a chance of Qualifier 1 spot. Anything less than a win will see them miss out on the Q1 spot, meaning they will have to compete in the Eliminator. Also, if RCB beat LSG on Monday and PBKS lose their remaining matches against Delhi and Mumbai respectively, then the South Indian side will be in line for a Q1 spot.

In a statement released by the IPL governing council, both captains have been fined under Article 2.22 of the IPL Code of Conduct.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) captain Rajat Patidar and Pat Cummins have been penalised for slow overate. In a statement released by the IPL governing council, both captains have been fined under Article 2.22 of the IPL Code of Conduct. SRH won the match by 42 runs in a high-scoring affair, which now sees them needing a favour if they are to qualify for Qualifier 1. Cummins, Patidar fined for slow overate "As it was his team’s second offence of the season under the IPL’s Code of Conduct relating to minimum over-rate offences, Patidar was fined INR 24 lakhs. The rest of the members of the Playing XI, including the Impact Player, were each individually fined either INR 6 lakh or 25 per cent of their respective match fees, whichever is lesser," IPL said in their release. "As it was his team’s first offence of the season under Article 2.22 of the IPL Code of Conduct, which pertains to minimum over-rate offences, Cummins was fined INR 12 Lakh," it added. Chasing a massive 232 runs to win the contest in Lucknow, RCB were bowled out for 189, paving the way for SRH to win by 42 runs. The defeat for RCB means they will need favours from other sides to reach Qualifier 1, which gives them two shots to reach the IPL 2025 final. Now with 17 points from 13 matches, RCB will need to win their final match against LSG to stand with a chance of Qualifier 1 spot. Anything less than a win will see them miss out on the Q1 spot, meaning they will have to compete in the Eliminator. Also, if RCB beat LSG on Monday and PBKS lose their remaining matches against Delhi and Mumbai respectively, then the South Indian side will be in line for a Q1 spot.

In a statement released by the IPL governing council, both captains have been fined under Article 2.22 of the IPL Code of Conduct.

IPL 2025: Rajat Patidar, Pat Cummins penalised for slow overate in RCB vs SRH contest

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Phil Salt opened up on the team’s mentality after the side lost to SunRisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) on Friday (May 23). RCB, having already clinched IPL 2025 Playoffs spot have now seen their aspirations of a Qualifier 1 spot dented. However, Salt insists their defeat has done no harm and would rather prefer to lose in the league phase than the Playoffs.&nbsp;<h2>Salt opens up on RCB defeat</h2>"I mean that's one way of looking at it. The other way of looking at it is, you don't mind having this game not in the playoffs," said Salt at the post-match press conference."You can take it as a disappointment or you can take it for what it is. We've qualified but we've lost the game. No one likes to lose games of cricket. I'm hating the fact that we lost, as will everybody else in an RCB shirt, but we'd rather have this now than in an eliminator."&nbsp;Chasing a massive 232 runs to win the contest in Lucknow, RCB were bowled out for 189, paving the way for SRH to win by 42 runs. The defeat for RCB means they will need favours from other sides to reach Qualifier 1, which gives them two shots to reach the IPL 2025 final.&nbsp;Now with 17 points from 13 matches, RCB will need to win their final match against LSG to stand with a chance of Qualifier 1 spot. Anything less than a win will see them miss out on the Q1 spot, meaning they will have to compete in the Eliminator. Also, if RCB beat LSG on Monday and PBKS lose their remaining matches against Delhi and Mumbai respectively, then the South Indian side will be in line for a Q1 spot.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Phil Salt opened up on the team’s mentality after the side lost to SunRisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) on Friday (May 23).

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Phil Salt opened up on the team’s mentality after the side lost to SunRisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) on Friday (May 23). RCB, having already clinched IPL 2025 Playoffs spot have now seen their aspirations of a Qualifier 1 spot dented. However, Salt insists their defeat has done no harm and would rather prefer to lose in the league phase than the Playoffs. Salt opens up on RCB defeat "I mean that's one way of looking at it. The other way of looking at it is, you don't mind having this game not in the playoffs," said Salt at the post-match press conference. "You can take it as a disappointment or you can take it for what it is. We've qualified but we've lost the game. No one likes to lose games of cricket. I'm hating the fact that we lost, as will everybody else in an RCB shirt, but we'd rather have this now than in an eliminator." Chasing a massive 232 runs to win the contest in Lucknow, RCB were bowled out for 189, paving the way for SRH to win by 42 runs. The defeat for RCB means they will need favours from other sides to reach Qualifier 1, which gives them two shots to reach the IPL 2025 final. Now with 17 points from 13 matches, RCB will need to win their final match against LSG to stand with a chance of Qualifier 1 spot. Anything less than a win will see them miss out on the Q1 spot, meaning they will have to compete in the Eliminator. Also, if RCB beat LSG on Monday and PBKS lose their remaining matches against Delhi and Mumbai respectively, then the South Indian side will be in line for a Q1 spot.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Phil Salt opened up on the team’s mentality after the side lost to SunRisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) on Friday (May 23).

IPL 2025: Phil Salt reflects on RCB's mentality after SRH defeat, says 'no one likes to lose'

Already eliminated from Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) Playoffs race, SunRisers Hyderabad dented Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s aspirations of finishing in the Qualifier 1 spot with a 42-run win on Friday (May 23). The match in Lucknow had huge ramifications as they and Punjab Kings sat in pole position to clinch a Qualifier 1 spot. However, the defeat on Friday leaves PBKS and Gujarat Titans in pole position to clinch a place in Qualifier 1 of IPL 2025.&nbsp;<h2>Why race for Qualifier 1 spot heats up?</h2>Finishing in the top-two spots guarantees a place in Qualifier 1, therefore meaning a team can have two opportunities to qualify for the IPL 2025 final. According to the IPL format, teams finishing in the top two spots qualify for Qualifier 1, the winner of which directly books a place in the final. At the same time, the loser gets another opportunity to qualify for the summit clash. The loser of Qualifier 1 plays the winner of Eliminator (clash between 3rd and 4th placed sides in the league phase) in Qualifier 2.<h2>Who is in the race for top-two spot?</h2>At the time of writing, Gujarat Titans sit at the table with 18 points from 13 matches, followed by RCB and PBKS with 17 points each. However, Friday’s defeat meant RCB dropped to the third spot due to an inferior Net Run Rate (NRR) than PBKS. Mumbai Indians are also in the race and sit fourth with 16 points from 13 matches.&nbsp;<h2>Gujarat Titans</h2>With RCB now set to finish with 19 or fewer points, a win for GT against Chennai Super Kings on Sunday will seal their place in Qualifier 1. Neither Mumbai Indians nor RCB will be able to catch GT if they beat CSK.&nbsp;<h2>Punjab Kings&nbsp;</h2>Now in pole position, Punjab can finish top of the IPL 2025 table if they win their remaining two matches. Even a win in the remaining two matches coupled with RCB’s defeat against Lucknow Super Giants could also see PBKS book their Playoffs berth.&nbsp;<h2>Royal Challengers Bengaluru</h2>Now with 17 points from 13 matches, RCB will need to win their final match against LSG to stand with a chance of Qualifier 1 spot. Anything less than a win will see them miss out on the Q1 spot, meaning they will have to compete in the Eliminator. Also, if RCB beat LSG on Monday and PBKS lose their remaining matches against Delhi and Mumbai respectively, then the South Indian side will be in line for a Q1 spot.<h2>Mumbai Indians</h2>The five-time champions booked their place in the IPL 2025 Playoffs on Wednesday with a 59-run win over Delhi. Mumbai would still need either PBKS or RCB to lose both their remaining matches while also hoping CSK beat GT on Sunday. If this set of results is achieved with a win for MI against PBKS on Monday, they will finish in the Qualifier 1 spot. NRR won’t be a factor as they already have a better tally than GT and won’t finish with the same points as RCB and PBKS.

Already eliminated from Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) Playoffs race, SunRisers Hyderabad dented Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s aspirations of finishing in the Qualifier 1 spot with a 42-run win on Friday (May 23).

Already eliminated from Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) Playoffs race, SunRisers Hyderabad dented Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s aspirations of finishing in the Qualifier 1 spot with a 42-run win on Friday (May 23). The match in Lucknow had huge ramifications as they and Punjab Kings sat in pole position to clinch a Qualifier 1 spot. However, the defeat on Friday leaves PBKS and Gujarat Titans in pole position to clinch a place in Qualifier 1 of IPL 2025. Why race for Qualifier 1 spot heats up? Finishing in the top-two spots guarantees a place in Qualifier 1, therefore meaning a team can have two opportunities to qualify for the IPL 2025 final. According to the IPL format, teams finishing in the top two spots qualify for Qualifier 1, the winner of which directly books a place in the final. At the same time, the loser gets another opportunity to qualify for the summit clash. The loser of Qualifier 1 plays the winner of Eliminator (clash between 3rd and 4th placed sides in the league phase) in Qualifier 2. Who is in the race for top-two spot? At the time of writing, Gujarat Titans sit at the table with 18 points from 13 matches, followed by RCB and PBKS with 17 points each. However, Friday’s defeat meant RCB dropped to the third spot due to an inferior Net Run Rate (NRR) than PBKS. Mumbai Indians are also in the race and sit fourth with 16 points from 13 matches. Gujarat Titans With RCB now set to finish with 19 or fewer points, a win for GT against Chennai Super Kings on Sunday will seal their place in Qualifier 1. Neither Mumbai Indians nor RCB will be able to catch GT if they beat CSK. Punjab Kings Now in pole position, Punjab can finish top of the IPL 2025 table if they win their remaining two matches. Even a win in the remaining two matches coupled with RCB’s defeat against Lucknow Super Giants could also see PBKS book their Playoffs berth. Royal Challengers Bengaluru Now with 17 points from 13 matches, RCB will need to win their final match against LSG to stand with a chance of Qualifier 1 spot. Anything less than a win will see them miss out on the Q1 spot, meaning they will have to compete in the Eliminator. Also, if RCB beat LSG on Monday and PBKS lose their remaining matches against Delhi and Mumbai respectively, then the South Indian side will be in line for a Q1 spot. Mumbai Indians The five-time champions booked their place in the IPL 2025 Playoffs on Wednesday with a 59-run win over Delhi. Mumbai would still need either PBKS or RCB to lose both their remaining matches while also hoping CSK beat GT on Sunday. If this set of results is achieved with a win for MI against PBKS on Monday, they will finish in the Qualifier 1 spot. NRR won’t be a factor as they already have a better tally than GT and won’t finish with the same points as RCB and PBKS.

Already eliminated from Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) Playoffs race, SunRisers Hyderabad dented Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s aspirations of finishing in the Qualifier 1 spot with a 42-run win on Friday (May 23).

IPL 2025: SRH win dents RCB's chances of Qualifier 1 spot; PBKS and GT in pole position

A new chapter will begin in Indian cricket starting June 20 as they start the England tour in the post-Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma era. While the eyes are still on the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025), the focus is already on the England tour as the selectors are set to meet on Saturday (May 24) to decide on the squad. The meeting set to be attended by head coach Gautam Gambhir will have major ramifications not just on the England series but also on upcoming times of Indian cricket.&nbsp;<h2>Eyes on Gill, Bumrah</h2>With the 15-man squad on the agenda, the selectors panel led by Ajit Agarkar will be keen to reward players from the domestic circuit. However, the main focus will be on Jasprit Bumrah and Shubman Gill who are front runners to lead the Indian team. The vacant post of Test captaincy is of much debate after Rohit Sharma’s retirement from the format earlier in the month. Gill is the most likely to get the captaincy nod while Bumrah’s selection won’t surprise many.&nbsp;&nbsp;KL Rahul is another man in conversation for the captaincy role having impressed in instalments whenever given the opportunity. Interestingly, the trio of Rahul, Gill and Bumrah has led the Indian team in different series in the past. Gill’s impressive stint as captain in IPL could see him land the captaincy role in Test format.&nbsp;<h2>Karun Nair, Abhimanyu Easwaran in line for England tour</h2>After having a great domestic campaign Karun Nair and Abhimanyu Easwaran are set to be rewarded with a place in the 15-man squad. Nair scored six hundreds in the Vijay Hazare Trophy and was in conversation for a place in the Indian Champions Trophy squad. On the other hand, Easwaran was picked for the Australian tour but did not play in any matches with competition for places. However, with Virat and Rohit, no longer part of the team, it could pave the way for the duo to claim a spot in the Playing XI.

While the eyes are still on the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025), the focus is already on the England tour as the selectors are set to meet on Saturday (May 24) to decide on the squad. 

A new chapter will begin in Indian cricket starting June 20 as they start the England tour in the post-Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma era. While the eyes are still on the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025), the focus is already on the England tour as the selectors are set to meet on Saturday (May 24) to decide on the squad. The meeting set to be attended by head coach Gautam Gambhir will have major ramifications not just on the England series but also on upcoming times of Indian cricket. Eyes on Gill, Bumrah With the 15-man squad on the agenda, the selectors panel led by Ajit Agarkar will be keen to reward players from the domestic circuit. However, the main focus will be on Jasprit Bumrah and Shubman Gill who are front runners to lead the Indian team. The vacant post of Test captaincy is of much debate after Rohit Sharma’s retirement from the format earlier in the month. Gill is the most likely to get the captaincy nod while Bumrah’s selection won’t surprise many. KL Rahul is another man in conversation for the captaincy role having impressed in instalments whenever given the opportunity. Interestingly, the trio of Rahul, Gill and Bumrah has led the Indian team in different series in the past. Gill’s impressive stint as captain in IPL could see him land the captaincy role in Test format. Karun Nair, Abhimanyu Easwaran in line for England tour After having a great domestic campaign Karun Nair and Abhimanyu Easwaran are set to be rewarded with a place in the 15-man squad. Nair scored six hundreds in the Vijay Hazare Trophy and was in conversation for a place in the Indian Champions Trophy squad. On the other hand, Easwaran was picked for the Australian tour but did not play in any matches with competition for places. However, with Virat and Rohit, no longer part of the team, it could pave the way for the duo to claim a spot in the Playing XI.

While the eyes are still on the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025), the focus is already on the England tour as the selectors are set to meet on Saturday (May 24) to decide on the squad.&nbsp;

India tour of England: Eyes on Shubman Gill, Jasprit Bumrah as new era awaits for Team India

SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) beat the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by 42 runs in Lucknow on Friday (May 23) to dent their hopes of a top-two finish in IPL 2025. SRH won its fifth game this season, with gloveman Ishan Kishan finding form just at the right time, scoring a match-winning unbeaten 93 in the first innings.&nbsp;For the RCB, openers Virat Kohli and Phil Salt were among the runs, but it wasn’t enough as wickets tumbled during fag end of the innings, conceding the chance to go on top of the points table.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-14-year-old-ipl-boss-baby-vaibhav-suryavanshi-receives-warm-welcome-at-home-after-maiden-season-watch-rajasthan-royals-1748021797160">14-year-old IPL boss baby Vaibhav Suryavanshi receives warm welcome at home after maiden season – Watch</a> &nbsp;Sitting at the contrasting ends of the points table, with one team (SRH) out of the playoffs race and the other (RCB) closing in on finishing inside the top two, this top-tier clash had everything for the fans.&nbsp; &nbsp;RCB won the toss and elected to field first, with SRH star openers Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head adding 54 for the first wicket. After losing two wickets without bothering the score, the attacking pair of Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen stitched a 48-run stand in 27 balls before the Proteas departed. &nbsp;Handy contributions from Aniket Verma (26), Abhinav Manohar (12) and Captain Pat Cummins (12) kept the fans entertained, but what stood out was Kishan’s innings, who scored an unbeaten 94 off 48 balls, hitting five sixes and seven fours. Magnificent batting effort saw them hit 231 for six in 20 overs.<h2>Kohli, Salt show in Lucknow, but for nothing &nbsp;</h2>Virat Kohli and Phil Salt put RCB on top with a blistering start, adding 80 runs for the first wicket inside seven overs. After Kohli’s departure, RCB lost two wickets in Mayank Agarwal and Salt (62 off 32 balls) before Impact Player Rajat Patidar and keeper Jitesh Sharma added 44 for the fourth wicket to put them back in the game. &nbsp;That triggered a late collapse, with the RCB losing the remaining six wickets for just 16 runs; Cummins returned with three wickets, while everyone else bagged too.&nbsp; &nbsp;As a result, SRH folded RCB on 189, winning the contest by 42 runs. &nbsp;While RCB’s last league game is against LSG on Tuesday (May 27), SRH will face KKR on Sunday (May 25).&nbsp;

IPL 2025 Ishan Kishan finds form with bat as SRH beat RCB to dent their top two hopes

SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) beat the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by 42 runs in Lucknow on Friday (May 23) to dent their hopes of a top-two finish in IPL 2025. SRH won its fifth game this season, with gloveman Ishan Kishan finding form just at the right time, scoring a match-winning unbeaten 93 in the first innings. For the RCB, openers Virat Kohli and Phil Salt were among the runs, but it wasn’t enough as wickets tumbled during fag end of the innings, conceding the chance to go on top of the points table. Also read | 14-year-old IPL boss baby Vaibhav Suryavanshi receives warm welcome at home after maiden season – Watch Sitting at the contrasting ends of the points table, with one team (SRH) out of the playoffs race and the other (RCB) closing in on finishing inside the top two, this top-tier clash had everything for the fans. RCB won the toss and elected to field first, with SRH star openers Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head adding 54 for the first wicket. After losing two wickets without bothering the score, the attacking pair of Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen stitched a 48-run stand in 27 balls before the Proteas departed. Handy contributions from Aniket Verma (26), Abhinav Manohar (12) and Captain Pat Cummins (12) kept the fans entertained, but what stood out was Kishan’s innings, who scored an unbeaten 94 off 48 balls, hitting five sixes and seven fours. Magnificent batting effort saw them hit 231 for six in 20 overs. Kohli, Salt show in Lucknow, but for nothing Virat Kohli and Phil Salt put RCB on top with a blistering start, adding 80 runs for the first wicket inside seven overs. After Kohli’s departure, RCB lost two wickets in Mayank Agarwal and Salt (62 off 32 balls) before Impact Player Rajat Patidar and keeper Jitesh Sharma added 44 for the fourth wicket to put them back in the game. That triggered a late collapse, with the RCB losing the remaining six wickets for just 16 runs; Cummins returned with three wickets, while everyone else bagged too. As a result, SRH folded RCB on 189, winning the contest by 42 runs. While RCB’s last league game is against LSG on Tuesday (May 27), SRH will face KKR on Sunday (May 25).

For the RCB, openers Virat Kohli and Phil Salt were among the runs, but it wasn’t enough as wickets tumbled during fag end of the innings, conceding the chance to go on top of the points table.

IPL 2025: Ishan Kishan finds form with bat as SRH beat RCB to dent their top-two hopes

14-year-old <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/vaibhav-suryavanshi">Vaibhav Suryavanshi</a> made headlines for becoming the youngest to make an IPL debut. Representing Rajasthan Royals (RR) in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025">IPL 2025</a>, the left-handed opener debuted against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in a home game in Jaipur, sending the cricket world into a frenzy by hitting the first ball of his IPL career for a massive six. Following his maiden IPL season, Vaibhav received a warm welcome at home.&nbsp;Vaibhav’s IPL team (RR) uploaded the video of his friends and family members celebrating his early success on social media.&nbsp; &nbsp;Watch –

14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi made headlines for becoming the youngest to make an IPL debut this season. Representing Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the cash-rich league, the left-handed opener debuted against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in a home game in Jaipur, sending the cricket world into a frenzy by hitting the first ball of his IPL career for a massive six. Following his maiden IPL season, Vaibhav received a warm welcome at home.
Vaibhav’s IPL team (RR) uploaded the video of his friends and family members celebrating his early success on social media. 
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Vaibhav’s breakthrough season
Having already made headlines for becoming the youngest to feature in an IPL auction late last year, Vaibhav shattered all records by opening for Rajasthan at 14 years, later registering a record unlikely to be broken at least anytime soon – hitting a hundred in only his third IPL game.
Facing Gujarat Titans (GT) in Jaipur on April 28, Vaibhav smoked a 35-ball hundred - the quickest by an Indian, second-quickest by anyone and the youngest ever to do so in the tournament history. Former IPL great Yusuf Pathan held the record for scoring a 37-ball hundred (for RR against MI) back in 2010.
Although he got out on single digits in his next two games, including on a duck against Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Eden Gardens, Vaibhav hit an impressive 40 against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Jaipur and a match-winning 57 against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in his side’s last league game in Delhi on past Tuesday (May 20).
Rise to the top
Following his breakout IPL season, Vaibhav got picked in India’s U-19 squad for the away England series, alongside Mumbai and CSK opener Ayush Mhatre. The forthcoming tour will see India Under-19 play England Under-19 in a 50-over warm-up match, a five-match Youth one-day series and two multi-day matches.
Here is India’s U-19 squad for UK tour –
Ayush Mhatre (captain), Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Vihaan Malhotra, Maulyarajsinh Chavda, Rahul Kumar, Abhigyan Kundu (vice-capt, wk), Harvansh Pangalia (wk), RS Ambrish, Kanishk Chouhan, Khilan Patel, Henil Patel, Yudhajit Guha, Pranav Raghavendra, Mohamed Enaan, Aditya Rana and Anmoljeet Singh

<h2>Vaibhav’s breakthrough season &nbsp;</h2>Having already made headlines for becoming the youngest to feature in an IPL auction late last year, Vaibhav shattered all records by opening for Rajasthan at 14 years, later registering a record unlikely to be broken at least anytime soon – hitting a hundred in only his third IPL game. &nbsp;Facing Gujarat Titans (GT) in Jaipur on April 28, Vaibhav smoked a 35-ball hundred - the quickest by an Indian, second-quickest by anyone and the youngest ever to do so in the tournament history. Former IPL great Yusuf Pathan held the record for scoring a 37-ball hundred (for RR against MI) back in 2010. &nbsp;Although he got out on single digits in his next two games, including on a duck against Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Eden Gardens, Vaibhav hit an impressive 40 against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Jaipur and a match-winning 57 against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in his side’s last league game in Delhi on past Tuesday (May 20). &nbsp;<h3>Rise to the top &nbsp;</h3>Following his breakout IPL season, Vaibhav got picked in India’s U-19 squad for the away England series, alongside Mumbai and CSK opener Ayush Mhatre. The forthcoming tour will see India Under-19 play England Under-19 in a 50-over warm-up match, a five-match Youth one-day series and two multi-day matches. &nbsp;Here is India’s U-19 squad for the UK tour – &nbsp;Ayush Mhatre (captain), Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Vihaan Malhotra, Maulyarajsinh Chavda, Rahul Kumar, Abhigyan Kundu (vice-capt, wk), Harvansh Pangalia (wk), RS Ambrish, Kanishk Chouhan, Khilan Patel, Henil Patel, Yudhajit Guha, Pranav Raghavendra, Mohamed Enaan, Aditya Rana and Anmoljeet Singh

14 year old IPL boss baby Vaibhav Suryavanshi receives warm welcome at home after maiden season Watch

14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi made headlines for becoming the youngest to make an IPL debut. Representing Rajasthan Royals (RR) in IPL 2025, the left-handed opener debuted against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in a home game in Jaipur, sending the cricket world into a frenzy by hitting the first ball of his IPL career for a massive six. Following his maiden IPL season, Vaibhav received a warm welcome at home. Vaibhav’s IPL team (RR) uploaded the video of his friends and family members celebrating his early success on social media. Watch –

Vaibhav’s IPL team (RR) uploaded the video of his friends and family members celebrating his early success on social media.&nbsp;

14-year-old IPL boss baby Vaibhav Suryavanshi receives warm welcome at home after maiden season – Watch

When Mumbai Indians star batter, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/suryakumar-yadav">Suryakumar Yadav</a>, walked out to bat against <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/delhi-capitals">Delhi Capitals </a>on Wednesday (21 May), the Mumbai crowd expected a Surya storm: the flicks behind square, ramps over the keeper, and a fully unorthodox innings. But what followed was a complete opposite innings.&nbsp;&nbsp;It wasn’t an ordinary T20 knock but a masterclass in control and maturity. In a must-win game to seal the fourth playoff spot, he quickly understood this wasn't the normal Wankhede pitch. That resulted in him looking for singles and doubles and taking the game deep, similar to what former Indian captain <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ms-dhoni">MS Dhoni</a> did for India.&nbsp;Also Read |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-ipl-2025-advantage-pbks-rcb-as-gt-s-defeat-to-lsg-leaves-race-for-qualifier-1-spot-wide-open-1747972119611"> IPL 2025: Advantage PBKS, RCB as GT's defeat to LSG leaves race for Qualifier 1 spot wide open</a>&nbsp;At the sluggish pitch, where Delhi spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Vipraj Nigam found bite from the surface, Surya controlled his temptations and just looked to tap them. He hit his first six when facing his 21st delivery of Mustafizur Rahman by dancing down the track. Usually, he just takes fewer than 10 balls to hit the first maximum.&nbsp;Interestingly, all of his sixes were hit between the range of extra cover to the deep-mid wicket. This is not the Surya we know. However, defying all odds, this was the Surya who played a playoff-securing knock.&nbsp;What makes this inning praiseworthy is how it was crafted. There were only three boundaries behind the stumps, those too on the off side. The rest of his shots stayed in front of the wicket. No sweeps, no scoops, just pure timing, placement and presence of mind.

Wagonwheel of Surya's boundaries in the innings

At the end of the 18th over, MI were 132/5 and everyone believed 160 was far from reality. But then came the Surya storm, accumulating 47 runs in the last two overs with the support of Naman Dhir. &nbsp; He hit boundaries in the final two overs towards extra covers, deep mid-wicket and a gentle tap between wicketkeeper and short third man. And towards the end, this Surya special innings turned out to be the difference between the two sides. &nbsp; This inning proved that T20 cricket is not just about blind slogging but playing according to the conditions, pitch and team requirements. In a game that could’ve made things worse for Mumbai, he played like their anchor and their finisher.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

What makes this inning praiseworthy is how it was crafted. There were only three boundaries behind the stumps, those too on the off side. The rest of his shots stayed in front of the wicket. No sweeps, no scoops, just pure timing, placement, and presence of mind.

When Mumbai Indians star batter, Suryakumar Yadav, walked out to bat against Delhi Capitals on Wednesday (21 May), the Mumbai crowd expected a Surya storm: the flicks behind square, ramps over the keeper, and a fully unorthodox innings. But what followed was a complete opposite innings. It wasn’t an ordinary T20 knock but a masterclass in control and maturity. In a must-win game to seal the fourth playoff spot, he quickly understood this wasn't the normal Wankhede pitch. That resulted in him looking for singles and doubles and taking the game deep, similar to what former Indian captain MS Dhoni did for India. Also Read | IPL 2025: Advantage PBKS, RCB as GT's defeat to LSG leaves race for Qualifier 1 spot wide open At the sluggish pitch, where Delhi spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Vipraj Nigam found bite from the surface, Surya controlled his temptations and just looked to tap them. He hit his first six when facing his 21st delivery of Mustafizur Rahman by dancing down the track. Usually, he just takes fewer than 10 balls to hit the first maximum. Interestingly, all of his sixes were hit between the range of extra cover to the deep-mid wicket. This is not the Surya we know. However, defying all odds, this was the Surya who played a playoff-securing knock. What makes this inning praiseworthy is how it was crafted. There were only three boundaries behind the stumps, those too on the off side. The rest of his shots stayed in front of the wicket. No sweeps, no scoops, just pure timing, placement and presence of mind.

What makes Surya's innings against Delhi Capitals(DC) praiseworthy is how it was crafted. There were only three boundaries behind the stumps, those too on the off side. The rest of his shots stayed in front of the wicket. No sweeps, no scoops, just pure timing, placement, and presence of mind

IPL 2025 | Surya's innings against DC proved he is more than 360-degree player

West Indies fast bowler Matthew Forde has equalled former cricket giant <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ab-de-villiers">AB de Villiers</a>’ batting record during the second ODI against Ireland in Dublin on Friday (May 23). The right-handed tailender achieved what no full-time batter could do, scoring the joint-fastest ODI fifty in 16 balls.&nbsp;Forde was on top of the Irish bowlers, accelerating from the ball one. Coming on to bat during the 44th over, when West Indies were reeling at 246 for six, his quickfire fifty saw them hit 106 runs in the remaining 41 deliveries, completing the first innings on 352 for eight. &nbsp;During his knock, he smashed eight sixes and two fours, hitting a brilliant 58 off 19 balls, with batting all-rounder Justin Greaves playing a handy role at the other end, remaining unbeaten on 44 off 36 balls, including one six and four fours. Forde’s fellow bowler, Gudakesh Motie, hit two sixes during his brief stay (18 off eight balls), helping West Indies cross the 350-run mark. &nbsp;Meanwhile, Forde’s knock was a record-breaker on several grounds. While it holds the record for being the joint-quickest fifty in One-Dayers, 56 of his 58 runs have come in boundaries, a percentage of 96.55 – the highest for a fifty-plus score in ODIs. The previous highest, however, was 96.15 by another West Indian, Andre Fletcher, whose 50 of his 52 against Bangladesh in 2009 came through boundaries.<h3>Here’s the list of players with the fastest ODI fifties (by balls faced) – &nbsp;</h3><ul><li>AB de Villiers (RSA) – 16 balls vs West Indies, 2015</li><li>Matthew Forde (WI) – 16 balls vs Ireland, 2025</li><li>Sanath Jayasuriya (SL) – 17 balls vs Pakistan, 1996</li><li>Kusal Perera (SL) – 17 balls vs Pakistan, 2015</li><li>Martin Guptill (NZ) – 17 balls vs Sri Lanka, 2015</li><li>Liam Livingstone (ENG) – 17 balls vs Netherlands, 2022</li></ul><h3>WI’s day out in Dublin &nbsp;</h3>West Indies came into this game following an embarrassing 124-run defeat at the hands of Ireland in the first ODI. With plenty to play and win for, they began the second match on a high after being asked to bat first. After losing two wickets inside the Powerplay, Keacy Carty and captain and keeper Shai Hope stitched an 81-run stand for the third wicket. &nbsp;Although wickets continued to fall till then, not all, Carty held his ground to complete a magnificent hundred (102 off 109 balls).&nbsp;

West Indies bowler equals AB de Villiers batting record in 2nd ODI vs Ireland

West Indies fast bowler Matthew Forde has equalled former cricket giant AB de Villiers’ batting record during the second ODI against Ireland in Dublin on Friday (May 23). The right-handed tailender achieved what no full-time batter could do, scoring the joint-fastest ODI fifty in 16 balls. Forde was on top of the Irish bowlers, accelerating from the ball one. Coming on to bat during the 44th over, when West Indies were reeling at 246 for six, his quickfire fifty saw them hit 106 runs in the remaining 41 deliveries, completing the first innings on 352 for eight. During his knock, he smashed eight sixes and two fours, hitting a brilliant 58 off 19 balls, with batting all-rounder Justin Greaves playing a handy role at the other end, remaining unbeaten on 44 off 36 balls, including one six and four fours. Forde’s fellow bowler, Gudakesh Motie, hit two sixes during his brief stay (18 off eight balls), helping West Indies cross the 350-run mark. Meanwhile, Forde’s knock was a record-breaker on several grounds. While it holds the record for being the joint-quickest fifty in One-Dayers, 56 of his 58 runs have come in boundaries, a percentage of 96.55 – the highest for a fifty-plus score in ODIs. The previous highest, however, was 96.15 by another West Indian, Andre Fletcher, whose 50 of his 52 against Bangladesh in 2009 came through boundaries. Here’s the list of players with the fastest ODI fifties (by balls faced) – AB de Villiers (RSA) – 16 balls vs West Indies, 2015 Matthew Forde (WI) – 16 balls vs Ireland, 2025 Sanath Jayasuriya (SL) – 17 balls vs Pakistan, 1996 Kusal Perera (SL) – 17 balls vs Pakistan, 2015 Martin Guptill (NZ) – 17 balls vs Sri Lanka, 2015 Liam Livingstone (ENG) – 17 balls vs Netherlands, 2022 WI’s day out in Dublin West Indies came into this game following an embarrassing 124-run defeat at the hands of Ireland in the first ODI. With plenty to play and win for, they began the second match on a high after being asked to bat first. After losing two wickets inside the Powerplay, Keacy Carty and captain and keeper Shai Hope stitched an 81-run stand for the third wicket. Although wickets continued to fall till then, not all, Carty held his ground to complete a magnificent hundred (102 off 109 balls).

Coming on to bat during the 44th over, when West Indies were reeling at 246 for six, his quickfire fifty saw them hit 106 runs in the remaining 41 deliveries, completing the first innings on 352 for eight.

West Indies bowler equals AB de Villiers' batting record in 2nd ODI vs Ireland

Team India continues to deal with massive blows in its preparation for the away England tour starting June 20 in Leeds. While they are already without their premier batters and former captains Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, owing to their Test retirements, they will also be without ace quick <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mohammed-shami">Mohammed Shami</a> for the challenging England Tests.&nbsp;While Shami is fit to bowl for SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the remaining league phase games, an ESPNcricinfo report suggests that he has not built up the necessary workload for Tests, having not played one since losing the last World Test Championship (WTC) Final to Australia in June 2023. &nbsp;The report read that a BCCI medical staff member travelled to Lucknow this week to assess Shami ahead of SRH’s game against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB); it remains unclear if the selectors have made up their minds about Shami’s selection, but they are likely to play safe and keep him in reserves unless a favourable report from the medical team comes out. &nbsp;Shami, 34, missed out on over one year of cricket following the home ODI World Cup final in 2023 due to several injuries, the ankle one to begin with. Though Shami recovered from that in February 2024, but began experiencing pain in his right knee, for which he has been undergoing treatment since. &nbsp;Shami returned to the cricket field late last year in the Ranji Trophy but took his time before returning to the Indian Team for the 2025 Champions Trophy, leading the pace attack in Jasprit Bumrah’s absence. He fared well in the eight-team tournament, helping India lift the trophy for the record third time.&nbsp; &nbsp;But what that knee pain did to him was hinder his plan to increase his workloads towards Test cricket levels. That, however, made the selectors think twice about having him onboard for the away England Tests.<h2>Shami before and after injury &nbsp;</h2>Before getting injured, Shami was the leading run-scorer in the ODI WC, returning with 23 wickets in just seven matches, helping India reach the finale. His semi-heroics, wherein he returned with seven wickets against New Zealand at the Wankhede, had everyone cheering for him. That, however, was the beginning of the end of his brilliant run, as injuries marred his career soon after. &nbsp;Fast forward to IPL 2025, Shami hasn’t been at his best at SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH). He played in nine of the 13 contested matches, picking just six wickets, averaging 56.16, and at an economy rate of 11.23.&nbsp;

After Kohli and Rohit, another top star to miss England Tests, this time a pacer – Report

Team India continues to deal with massive blows in its preparation for the away England tour starting June 20 in Leeds. While they are already without their premier batters and former captains Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, owing to their Test retirements, they will also be without ace quick Mohammed Shami for the challenging England Tests. While Shami is fit to bowl for SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the remaining league phase games, an ESPNcricinfo report suggests that he has not built up the necessary workload for Tests, having not played one since losing the last World Test Championship (WTC) Final to Australia in June 2023. The report read that a BCCI medical staff member travelled to Lucknow this week to assess Shami ahead of SRH’s game against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB); it remains unclear if the selectors have made up their minds about Shami’s selection, but they are likely to play safe and keep him in reserves unless a favourable report from the medical team comes out. Shami, 34, missed out on over one year of cricket following the home ODI World Cup final in 2023 due to several injuries, the ankle one to begin with. Though Shami recovered from that in February 2024, but began experiencing pain in his right knee, for which he has been undergoing treatment since. Shami returned to the cricket field late last year in the Ranji Trophy but took his time before returning to the Indian Team for the 2025 Champions Trophy, leading the pace attack in Jasprit Bumrah’s absence. He fared well in the eight-team tournament, helping India lift the trophy for the record third time. But what that knee pain did to him was hinder his plan to increase his workloads towards Test cricket levels. That, however, made the selectors think twice about having him onboard for the away England Tests. Shami before and after injury Before getting injured, Shami was the leading run-scorer in the ODI WC, returning with 23 wickets in just seven matches, helping India reach the finale. His semi-heroics, wherein he returned with seven wickets against New Zealand at the Wankhede, had everyone cheering for him. That, however, was the beginning of the end of his brilliant run, as injuries marred his career soon after. Fast forward to IPL 2025, Shami hasn’t been at his best at SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH). He played in nine of the 13 contested matches, picking just six wickets, averaging 56.16, and at an economy rate of 11.23.

Shami, 34, missed out on over one year of cricket following the home ODI World Cup final in 2023 due to several injuries, the ankle one to begin with.

The BCCI selectors will announce India’s Test squad for the away England tour on Saturday (May 24), and per the latest reports, they are unlikely to take any surprising decisions. While ace batter Shubman Gill remains the frontrunner to succeed Rohit Sharma as the new Test captain, talks of selectors rewarding Sai Sudharsan and Karun Nair with spots in the Test squad are doing the rounds.&nbsp;Following the IPL 2025 final on June 3, the Indian players will shift their attention to the five-match Test series against England starting June 20 in Leeds, for which the men's selection committee will meet in Mumbai over the weekend to finalise the squad.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-test-retirement-spree-continues-as-sri-lanka-batting-great-angelo-mathews-latest-to-call-time-on-red-ball-career-1747996581980">Test retirement spree continues as Sri Lanka batting great latest to call time on red-ball career</a> &nbsp;A Cricbuzz report suggests that barring a few names, the Test squad would likely look the same as that that travelled Down Under for the previous tour. Outside of the batting greats Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who announced their Test retirements earlier this month, the Indian Test team would appear almost similar. &nbsp;While the selectors are keen to have domestic giant Karun Nair on the board for the away England Tests, they are also sure of rewarding the left-handed Sudharsan for a brilliant batting display in the domestic tournaments and IPL 2025 lately.&nbsp; &nbsp;During the past season, Karun was among runs across formats, scoring 863 runs in nine Ranji Trophy games, including four centuries, and 779 in eight contested Vijay Hazare Trophy matches, bettering his hundreds’ record (five). &nbsp;On the other hand, Sudharsan, 23, is the leading run-getter thus far in IPL 2025, having scored 638 runs in 13 outings.&nbsp; &nbsp;Both batters are part of the India-A squad for the three-match shadow tour, including two against the England Lions and one against the senior men’s team. While Karun would depart with the first batch within two days, the selectors named Sai for the second match as his IPL team (Gujarat Titans) reached the playoffs, which will conclude with the final in the first week of June. &nbsp;However, unlike at GT, where he opens alongside Gill, Sai would not open in England, with the selectors likely sticking with the pair of KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal at the top. Although the report suggested that head coach Gautam Gambhir has communicated his stance on the batting order, Sai’s batting position hasn’t been discussed yet.&nbsp; &nbsp;Also, given that Gill might move down to number four, taking over the spot that two former greats – Sachin Tendulkar and Kohli occupied for close to 30 years combined, one of Sai or Nair would bat at number three. &nbsp;Moreover, the selectors are also reported to have chatted about bringing back Test veteran Cheteshwar Pujara for the challenging England series; they are unlikely to go ahead with that as they wish to move forward and not fall back on their ageing stars.&nbsp;

Selectors to reward Sai Sudharsan Karun Nair in line for India return for England Tests Report

The BCCI selectors will announce India’s Test squad for the away England tour on Saturday (May 24), and per the latest reports, they are unlikely to take any surprising decisions. While ace batter Shubman Gill remains the frontrunner to succeed Rohit Sharma as the new Test captain, talks of selectors rewarding Sai Sudharsan and Karun Nair with spots in the Test squad are doing the rounds. Following the IPL 2025 final on June 3, the Indian players will shift their attention to the five-match Test series against England starting June 20 in Leeds, for which the men's selection committee will meet in Mumbai over the weekend to finalise the squad. Also read | Test retirement spree continues as Sri Lanka batting great latest to call time on red-ball career A Cricbuzz report suggests that barring a few names, the Test squad would likely look the same as that that travelled Down Under for the previous tour. Outside of the batting greats Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who announced their Test retirements earlier this month, the Indian Test team would appear almost similar. While the selectors are keen to have domestic giant Karun Nair on the board for the away England Tests, they are also sure of rewarding the left-handed Sudharsan for a brilliant batting display in the domestic tournaments and IPL 2025 lately. During the past season, Karun was among runs across formats, scoring 863 runs in nine Ranji Trophy games, including four centuries, and 779 in eight contested Vijay Hazare Trophy matches, bettering his hundreds’ record (five). On the other hand, Sudharsan, 23, is the leading run-getter thus far in IPL 2025, having scored 638 runs in 13 outings. Both batters are part of the India-A squad for the three-match shadow tour, including two against the England Lions and one against the senior men’s team. While Karun would depart with the first batch within two days, the selectors named Sai for the second match as his IPL team (Gujarat Titans) reached the playoffs, which will conclude with the final in the first week of June. However, unlike at GT, where he opens alongside Gill, Sai would not open in England, with the selectors likely sticking with the pair of KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal at the top. Although the report suggested that head coach Gautam Gambhir has communicated his stance on the batting order, Sai’s batting position hasn’t been discussed yet. Also, given that Gill might move down to number four, taking over the spot that two former greats – Sachin Tendulkar and Kohli occupied for close to 30 years combined, one of Sai or Nair would bat at number three. Moreover, the selectors are also reported to have chatted about bringing back Test veteran Cheteshwar Pujara for the challenging England series; they are unlikely to go ahead with that as they wish to move forward and not fall back on their ageing stars.

During the past domestic season, Karun was among runs across formats, scoring 863 runs in nine Ranji Trophy games, including four centuries, and 779 in eight contested Vijay Hazare Trophy matches, bettering his hundreds’ record (five).

Selectors to reward Sai Sudharsan; Karun Nair in line for India return for England Tests - Report

Sri Lanka’s third-highest Test run-scorer, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/angelo-mathews">Angelo Mathews</a>, is the latest batting great to call time on his red-ball career. Taking to social media, Mathews, who made his Test debut 16 years ago in 2009, revealed he will retire from Tests following the first game against Bangladesh in Galle starting June 17. His announcement, however, includes that he remains available for selection in white-ball cricket ‘if and when his country needs him’.&nbsp;Given Sri Lanka is not playing any Tests beyond the home series against Bangladesh at least until next year, Mathews, who turns 38 next week, decided to call it quits from the format. Having played 119 matches, Mathews has scored 8167 runs - the third-most for Sri Lanka after Kumar Sangakkara (12,400) and Mahela Jayawardene (11,814). The right-handed batter has hit 16 centuries, averaging just over 44 (44.62).&nbsp; &nbsp;However, he only picked 33 wickets in the whites. &nbsp;"The past 17 years of playing cricket for Sri Lanka has been my highest honour and pride," Mathews wrote in a note on his social media handles.&nbsp; &nbsp;"I have given everything to cricket, and cricket has given me everything in return and made me the person I am today. Whilst I bid adieu to the Test format, as discussed with selectors, I will remain available for selection for the white ball format, if and when my country needs me."&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://t.co/nqsnpkpekD">pic.twitter.com/nqsnpkpekD</a>&mdash; Angelo Mathews (@Angelo69Mathews) <a href="https://twitter.com/Angelo69Mathews/status/1925827680307405091?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Meanwhile, with Sri Lanka due to co-host the T20 World Cup with India early in 2026, chances of Mathews getting picked are there.&nbsp;<h2>Sri Lanka under Mathews &nbsp;</h2>Mathews even captained Sri Lanka in Tests in 34 games, leading them to some of their best wins recorded, including one against England in Leeds 11 years ago, where his 160 in the second innings turned the tide for the visitors.&nbsp; &nbsp;During 2013 and 2015, when his Test form peaked, Mathews amassed 2378 runs, averaging close to 60 (59.45), while all those runs came batting lower down the order at number five or six. Though he never came close to achieving that feat, he contributed to Sri Lanka’s batting success afterwards, scoring 2141 runs across two years (2022 and 2023), averaging 51.15.&nbsp; &nbsp;His last Test hundred came a year ago against Afghanistan in February 2024.&nbsp; &nbsp;Meanwhile, Mathews is the third high-profile name who announced his Test retirement this month, after the Indian batting pair of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/rohit-sharma">Rohit Sharma</a> and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/virat-kohli">Virat Kohli</a>.&nbsp;

Test retirement spree continues as Sri Lanka batting great latest to call time on red-ball career

Sri Lanka’s third-highest Test run-scorer, Angelo Mathews, is the latest batting great to call time on his red-ball career. Taking to social media, Mathews, who made his Test debut 16 years ago in 2009, revealed he will retire from Tests following the first game against Bangladesh in Galle starting June 17. His announcement, however, includes that he remains available for selection in white-ball cricket ‘if and when his country needs him’. Given Sri Lanka is not playing any Tests beyond the home series against Bangladesh at least until next year, Mathews, who turns 38 next week, decided to call it quits from the format. Having played 119 matches, Mathews has scored 8167 runs - the third-most for Sri Lanka after Kumar Sangakkara (12,400) and Mahela Jayawardene (11,814). The right-handed batter has hit 16 centuries, averaging just over 44 (44.62). However, he only picked 33 wickets in the whites. "The past 17 years of playing cricket for Sri Lanka has been my highest honour and pride," Mathews wrote in a note on his social media handles. "I have given everything to cricket, and cricket has given me everything in return and made me the person I am today. Whilst I bid adieu to the Test format, as discussed with selectors, I will remain available for selection for the white ball format, if and when my country needs me."

Having played 119 matches, Mathews has scored 8167 runs - the third-most for Sri Lanka after Kumar Sangakkara (12,400) and Mahela Jayawardene (11,814).

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has reacted to sudden retirement of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from Test cricket. The duo, who retired in a week of each other earlier this month, has left a huge gap in India's batting line up. The coach, however, acknowledges that retiring is an 'individual decision.'"I think, when you start the game and when you want to finish, it's a very individual decision. No one has the right," said Gambhir while talking to Cricket Next."Be it the coach, the selector, be it anyone in this country, has any right to tell someone when to retire and when not to retire. So it comes from within," he added.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/marsh-brothers-shaun-115-and-mitchell-117-become-only-sibling-duo-to-score-hundreds-in-ipl-history-1747988581871">'Got the golden ticket': Marsh brothers, Shaun and Mitchell, become only sibling duo to score hundreds in IPL history</a>Gambhir also acknowledged that 'it'll be tough for India' when they travel to England next month for five-Test series. The coach, however, was confident of other players standing up just like they did in Champions Trophy in absence of Jasprit Bumrah."Yes, we've got to be without two senior players. And sometimes I believe that it's the opportunity for some other people to put their hand up and say, Okay, I'm ready for it. So yes, it will be tough, but then there'll be people putting their hand up for sure because this question was asked to me before," Gambhir said."Champions Trophy as well. When Jasprit Bumrah wasn't there, I said exactly the same thing: someone missing out might give another person an opportunity to do something special for the country. Hopefully, there'll be other guys waiting for that opportunity," he added.Rohit announced his retirement on May 7 while Kohli stepped away on May 12. In addition to them, veteran spinner Ravi Ashwin had also announced his retirement immediately after the Test tour of Australia earlier this year.India would be very different team on England tour with a new captain and a couple of new batters in the middle order.

Rohit announced his retirement on May 7 while Kohli stepped away on May 12. In addition to them, veteran spinner Ravi Ashwin had also announced his retirement immediately after the Test tour of Australia earlier this year.

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has reacted to sudden retirement of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from Test cricket. The duo, who retired in a week of each other earlier this month, has left a huge gap in India's batting line up. The coach, however, acknowledges that retiring is an 'individual decision.' "I think, when you start the game and when you want to finish, it's a very individual decision. No one has the right," said Gambhir while talking to Cricket Next. "Be it the coach, the selector, be it anyone in this country, has any right to tell someone when to retire and when not to retire. So it comes from within," he added. Also Read - 'Got the golden ticket': Marsh brothers, Shaun and Mitchell, become only sibling duo to score hundreds in IPL history Gambhir also acknowledged that 'it'll be tough for India' when they travel to England next month for five-Test series. The coach, however, was confident of other players standing up just like they did in Champions Trophy in absence of Jasprit Bumrah. "Yes, we've got to be without two senior players. And sometimes I believe that it's the opportunity for some other people to put their hand up and say, Okay, I'm ready for it. So yes, it will be tough, but then there'll be people putting their hand up for sure because this question was asked to me before," Gambhir said. "Champions Trophy as well. When Jasprit Bumrah wasn't there, I said exactly the same thing: someone missing out might give another person an opportunity to do something special for the country. Hopefully, there'll be other guys waiting for that opportunity," he added. Rohit announced his retirement on May 7 while Kohli stepped away on May 12. In addition to them, veteran spinner Ravi Ashwin had also announced his retirement immediately after the Test tour of Australia earlier this year. India would be very different team on England tour with a new captain and a couple of new batters in the middle order.

Rohit announced his retirement on May 7 while Kohli stepped away on May 12. In addition to them, veteran spinner Ravi Ashwin had also announced his retirement immediately after the Test tour of Australia earlier this year.

India coach Gambhir opens up on Test retirement of Virat and Rohit, says 'very individual decision'

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) batter Mitchell Marsh hit his maiden IPL hundred on Thursday (May 22) and that propelled him to the fourth place on orange cap leaderboard. He now has 560 runs in 12 matches at an average of 46.66 and a strike rate of nearly 162. He has also hit five fifties to go with is 64-ball 117 against Gujarat Titans on May 22.With the century, Mitchell Marsh, along with his brother Shaun Marsh, became the only sibling duo to have tons in the Indian Premier League (IPL) - a proud moment for Marsh family. Shaun (115) had hit a century in his maiden IPL season in 2007/08 for Kings XI Punjab (Punjab Kings).Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/lsg-to-drop-27-crore-rishabh-pant-for-next-season-skipper-responds-with-a-post-on-x-1747924433694">IPL 2025 | LSG to drop Rishabh Pant for next season? skipper responds with a post on X</a>What helped Mitchell this season to perform to the best of his ability, however, was the deal to be just a batter. The all-rounder had hobbled off the field after getting injured in the previous IPL season and it was devastating for fans and franchise (Delhi Capitals) alike.This year he was picked up by LSG for INR 3.4 crore ($400,000) - a steal as former SRH coach Tom Moody described him after the innings. Moody also explained how it helped Marsh that he was playing just as pure batter in the IPL 2025."I think firstly he is fit. I think in previous seasons we've seen Mitch Marsh sort of start but then find himself injured. I think a lot of that's the workload of trying to be the allrounder," Moody said on ESPNcricinfo. "He's not bowling now, so he's exclusively a batter that doesn't field. So he's got the golden ticket. Now he sort of understands his game. This is not just recent but the last three years, four years, he's really come to terms with his game and what he needs to bring to the party. And that's what we saw tonight, just take the game on and just intimidate the opposition with his presence."LSG, nonetheless, are out of the playoff race with 12 points after losing seven and winning six out of the 13 games played and one more match left in the season for them.

With the century vs GT on May 22, Mitchell Marsh, along with his brother Shaun Marsh, became the only sibling duo to have tons in the Indian Premier League (IPL) - a proud moment for Marsh family.

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) batter Mitchell Marsh hit his maiden IPL hundred on Thursday (May 22) and that propelled him to the fourth place on orange cap leaderboard. He now has 560 runs in 12 matches at an average of 46.66 and a strike rate of nearly 162. He has also hit five fifties to go with is 64-ball 117 against Gujarat Titans on May 22. With the century, Mitchell Marsh, along with his brother Shaun Marsh, became the only sibling duo to have tons in the Indian Premier League (IPL) - a proud moment for Marsh family. Shaun (115) had hit a century in his maiden IPL season in 2007/08 for Kings XI Punjab (Punjab Kings). Also Read - IPL 2025 | LSG to drop Rishabh Pant for next season? skipper responds with a post on X What helped Mitchell this season to perform to the best of his ability, however, was the deal to be just a batter. The all-rounder had hobbled off the field after getting injured in the previous IPL season and it was devastating for fans and franchise (Delhi Capitals) alike. This year he was picked up by LSG for INR 3.4 crore ($400,000) - a steal as former SRH coach Tom Moody described him after the innings. Moody also explained how it helped Marsh that he was playing just as pure batter in the IPL 2025. "I think firstly he is fit. I think in previous seasons we've seen Mitch Marsh sort of start but then find himself injured. I think a lot of that's the workload of trying to be the allrounder," Moody said on ESPNcricinfo. "He's not bowling now, so he's exclusively a batter that doesn't field. So he's got the golden ticket. Now he sort of understands his game. This is not just recent but the last three years, four years, he's really come to terms with his game and what he needs to bring to the party. And that's what we saw tonight, just take the game on and just intimidate the opposition with his presence." LSG, nonetheless, are out of the playoff race with 12 points after losing seven and winning six out of the 13 games played and one more match left in the season for them.

With the century vs GT, Mitchell Marsh, along with his brother Shaun Marsh, became the only sibling duo to have tons in the Indian Premier League (IPL) - a proud moment for Marsh family.

'Got the golden ticket': Marsh brothers, Shaun and Mitchell, become only sibling duo to score hundreds in IPL history

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has voiced his opinion on having a two-tier World Test Championship (WTC) format while speaking on Thursday (May 22). Vaughan who famously led England to the 2005 Ashes win spoke on having a revamped system where all teams are given equal chances and compete on even terms. The current WTC format contains a lot of inconsistencies and calls have been firm for a revamped format to be introduced.&nbsp;<h2>Two-tier system in WTC?</h2>"I think it's very confusing if you look at the number of games South Africa have played compared to what Australia, India, or England have played. It's very hard for the average cricket fan to understand who's the best team in the world and how exactly the top two teams make it to the final. I'd just like it to be a lot clearer. I'd have two leagues," Vaughan told BBC Sport.&nbsp;"I just think Test cricket needs more of a narrative. At the minute, it's very confusing, and it's very hard for the public to understand," he added.&nbsp;In the previous WTC cycle, England played 22 matches compared to South Africa’s 12 matches while both India and Australia were involved in 19 matches each. The cycle also had several inconsistencies which included certain nations not playing the same number of series and matches.&nbsp;&nbsp;Interestingly, few teams did not go head-to-head including India-Pakistan matches in the 2023-25 cycle. On the other hand, India-South Africa matches were also not part of the tour calendar in the 2021-23 cycle.&nbsp;&nbsp;The two-tier system, if launched could have a promotion-relegation format where teams from the higher division will compete for the WTC and avoid getting relegated to the lower tier. Teams from the lower division will compete for a place in the higher division with promotion on the agenda. It will be interesting to see how ICC plans to revamp the format as a serious case has been made.

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has voiced his opinion on having a two-tier World Test Championship (WTC) format while speaking on Thursday (May 22).

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has voiced his opinion on having a two-tier World Test Championship (WTC) format while speaking on Thursday (May 22). Vaughan who famously led England to the 2005 Ashes win spoke on having a revamped system where all teams are given equal chances and compete on even terms. The current WTC format contains a lot of inconsistencies and calls have been firm for a revamped format to be introduced. Two-tier system in WTC? "I think it's very confusing if you look at the number of games South Africa have played compared to what Australia, India, or England have played. It's very hard for the average cricket fan to understand who's the best team in the world and how exactly the top two teams make it to the final. I'd just like it to be a lot clearer. I'd have two leagues," Vaughan told BBC Sport. "I just think Test cricket needs more of a narrative. At the minute, it's very confusing, and it's very hard for the public to understand," he added. In the previous WTC cycle, England played 22 matches compared to South Africa’s 12 matches while both India and Australia were involved in 19 matches each. The cycle also had several inconsistencies which included certain nations not playing the same number of series and matches. Interestingly, few teams did not go head-to-head including India-Pakistan matches in the 2023-25 cycle. On the other hand, India-South Africa matches were also not part of the tour calendar in the 2021-23 cycle. The two-tier system, if launched could have a promotion-relegation format where teams from the higher division will compete for the WTC and avoid getting relegated to the lower tier. Teams from the lower division will compete for a place in the higher division with promotion on the agenda. It will be interesting to see how ICC plans to revamp the format as a serious case has been made.

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has voiced his opinion on having a two-tier World Test Championship (WTC) format while speaking on Thursday (May 22).

Two-tier system in Test cricket? Michael Vaughan shares thoughts to revamp WTC format

The race for a spot in Qualifier 1 of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) took a twist on Thursday (May 22) after already-eliminated Lucknow Super Giants beat Gujarat Titans by 33 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The defeat for GT means, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings are now in pole position to book their place in the top two, which guarantees two shots for a place in the IPL 2025 final.&nbsp;<h2>Why race for top-two spot heats up?</h2>Finishing in the top-two spots guarantees a place in Qualifier 1, therefore meaning a team can have two opportunities to qualify for the IPL 2025 final. According to the IPL format, teams finishing in the top two spots qualify for Qualifier 1, the winner of which directly books a place in the final. At the same time, the loser gets another opportunity to qualify for the summit clash. The loser of Qualifier 1 plays the winner of Eliminator (clash between 3rd and 4th placed sides in the league phase) in Qualifier 2.<h2>Who is in the race for top-two spot?</h2>At the time of writing, Gujarat Titans sit top of the table with 18 points from 13 matches, followed by RCB and PBKS with 17 points each from 12 games. RCB and PBKS are separated by Net Run Rate (NRR), meaning the race for the top two could go down to the wire. Mumbai Indians sit fourth with 16 points from 13 matches and can reach a maximum of 18 points.&nbsp;<h2>Gujarat Titans</h2>Still, on top of the IPL 2025 standings, GT now need a favour from other teams to book their place in Qualifier 1. They can reach a maximum of 20 points if they manage to beat Chennai Super Kings on Sunday. However, both RCB and PBKS can reach a maximum of 21 points if they win their respective remaining matches, putting them in pole position for a Qualifier 1 spot.&nbsp;<h2>Royal Challengers Bengaluru</h2>Currently in the second spot on NRR, RCB play SunRisers Hyderabad and Lucknow Super Giants in their remaining matches. If they win both their matches and maintain a healthy NRR, they will book their place in Qualifier 1. A defeat for RCB in either match could still see them qualify for Qualifier 1, but they will need favours from other sides and hope PBKS or GT lose at least one of their matches.&nbsp;<h2>Punjab Kings</h2>Sitting in the third spot, PBKS will need to match RCB’s results in their remaining matches to book their place in the top two spots. GT’s defeat means they can leapfrog the 2022 IPL champions with wins in the remaining matches. NRR will no longer be an issue for PBKS as they and RCB both can finish in the top two spots. They play Delhi and Mumbai on Saturday and Monday, respectively, to end the league phase.&nbsp;<h2>Mumbai Indians</h2>The five-time champions booked their place in the IPL 2025 Playoffs on Wednesday with a 59-run win over Delhi. Mumbai would still need either PBKS or RCB to lose both their remaining matches while also hoping CSK beat GT on Sunday. If this set of results is achieved with a win for MI against PBKS on Monday, they will finish in the Qualifier 1 spot. NRR won’t be a factor as they already have a better tally than GT and won’t finish with the same points as RCB and PBKS.

The race for a spot in Qualifier 1 of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) took a twist on Thursday (May 22) after already-eliminated Lucknow Super Giants beat Gujarat Titans by 33 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium. 

The race for a spot in Qualifier 1 of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) took a twist on Thursday (May 22) after already-eliminated Lucknow Super Giants beat Gujarat Titans by 33 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The defeat for GT means, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings are now in pole position to book their place in the top two, which guarantees two shots for a place in the IPL 2025 final. Why race for top-two spot heats up? Finishing in the top-two spots guarantees a place in Qualifier 1, therefore meaning a team can have two opportunities to qualify for the IPL 2025 final. According to the IPL format, teams finishing in the top two spots qualify for Qualifier 1, the winner of which directly books a place in the final. At the same time, the loser gets another opportunity to qualify for the summit clash. The loser of Qualifier 1 plays the winner of Eliminator (clash between 3rd and 4th placed sides in the league phase) in Qualifier 2. Who is in the race for top-two spot? At the time of writing, Gujarat Titans sit top of the table with 18 points from 13 matches, followed by RCB and PBKS with 17 points each from 12 games. RCB and PBKS are separated by Net Run Rate (NRR), meaning the race for the top two could go down to the wire. Mumbai Indians sit fourth with 16 points from 13 matches and can reach a maximum of 18 points. Gujarat Titans Still, on top of the IPL 2025 standings, GT now need a favour from other teams to book their place in Qualifier 1. They can reach a maximum of 20 points if they manage to beat Chennai Super Kings on Sunday. However, both RCB and PBKS can reach a maximum of 21 points if they win their respective remaining matches, putting them in pole position for a Qualifier 1 spot. Royal Challengers Bengaluru Currently in the second spot on NRR, RCB play SunRisers Hyderabad and Lucknow Super Giants in their remaining matches. If they win both their matches and maintain a healthy NRR, they will book their place in Qualifier 1. A defeat for RCB in either match could still see them qualify for Qualifier 1, but they will need favours from other sides and hope PBKS or GT lose at least one of their matches. Punjab Kings Sitting in the third spot, PBKS will need to match RCB’s results in their remaining matches to book their place in the top two spots. GT’s defeat means they can leapfrog the 2022 IPL champions with wins in the remaining matches. NRR will no longer be an issue for PBKS as they and RCB both can finish in the top two spots. They play Delhi and Mumbai on Saturday and Monday, respectively, to end the league phase. Mumbai Indians The five-time champions booked their place in the IPL 2025 Playoffs on Wednesday with a 59-run win over Delhi. Mumbai would still need either PBKS or RCB to lose both their remaining matches while also hoping CSK beat GT on Sunday. If this set of results is achieved with a win for MI against PBKS on Monday, they will finish in the Qualifier 1 spot. NRR won’t be a factor as they already have a better tally than GT and won’t finish with the same points as RCB and PBKS.

The race for a spot in Qualifier 1 of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) took a twist on Thursday (May 22) after already-eliminated Lucknow Super Giants beat Gujarat Titans by 33 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium.&nbsp;

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