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From Virat Kohli to Mohammad Shahzad, here's a look at the top five batters with most runs in India vs Afghanistan ODIs. This list also includes Mohammad Nabi, Hashmatullah Shahidi and Rohit Sharma

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Meet top 5 batters with most runs in India vs Afghanistan ODIs

England Test captain Ben Stokes is contemplating quitting captaincy and cricket altogether following the nightclub episode. Stokes and his England teammate Gus Atkinson have breached ECB protocols following their team’s 115-run win over New Zealand in the series opener at Lord’s. The two were reportedly involved in an altercation with a rugby player from Saracens' academy on Sunday night, as the ECB investigates the matter.&nbsp;On Monday, the ECB offered Stokes a chance to relinquish Test captaincy on his terms and continue his career as a cricketer. Should he not take that option, the ECB would anyway remove him as the English Test skipper, ending his partnership with head coach Brendon McCullum. Either way, Stokes is highly unlikely to lead England in the second Test against the Kiwis at the Oval in London.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ban-vs-aus-1st-odi-bangladesh-shock-australia-clinch-2nd-ever-odi-win-over-aussies-after-21-years-1781017798131">BAN vs AUS 1st ODI: Bangladesh shock Australia, clinch 2nd ever ODI win over Aussies</a> &nbsp;His replacement, the Test vice-captain, Harry Brook, was also involved in a nightclub incident in Wellington last year, with the ECB sparing him with a stern warning. &nbsp;The latest reports emerged that Stokes is considering retiring from international cricket altogether, with the latest incident creating friction between him and the ECB. Although he plays only Test cricket, calling time on a decorated 15-year career like this would be huge.&nbsp; &nbsp;Meanwhile, following the away Ashes Down Under, Stokes had reportedly drifted away from the head coach, with this episode putting the final nail in the coffin.<h3>What is next for Stokes and Atkinson?</h3>The two are sure to be out of action for the remainder of the series, with the ECB likely to impose suspensions for breaching the team protocol. Until they hear from Stokes about his decision on relinquishing the Test captaincy, the selectors will hold off on naming the squad for the second Test, starting June 17. &nbsp;Unless he decides to announce his international retirement, Stokes will be investigated over this episode, putting his future in limbo. Atkinson, on the other hand, could see himself out of contention for an indefinite period.

A bombshell report reveals England Test captain Ben Stokes is considering quitting the leadership role—and cricket altogether—following a shocking nightclub altercation in London. Get the exclusive details on the ECB ultimatum.

England Test captain Ben Stokes is contemplating quitting captaincy and cricket altogether following the nightclub episode. Stokes and his England teammate Gus Atkinson have breached ECB protocols following their team’s 115-run win over New Zealand in the series opener at Lord’s. The two were reportedly involved in an altercation with a rugby player from Saracens' academy on Sunday night, as the ECB investigates the matter. On Monday, the ECB offered Stokes a chance to relinquish Test captaincy on his terms and continue his career as a cricketer. Should he not take that option, the ECB would anyway remove him as the English Test skipper, ending his partnership with head coach Brendon McCullum. Either way, Stokes is highly unlikely to lead England in the second Test against the Kiwis at the Oval in London. Also read | BAN vs AUS 1st ODI: Bangladesh shock Australia, clinch 2nd ever ODI win over Aussies His replacement, the Test vice-captain, Harry Brook, was also involved in a nightclub incident in Wellington last year, with the ECB sparing him with a stern warning. The latest reports emerged that Stokes is considering retiring from international cricket altogether, with the latest incident creating friction between him and the ECB. Although he plays only Test cricket, calling time on a decorated 15-year career like this would be huge. Meanwhile, following the away Ashes Down Under, Stokes had reportedly drifted away from the head coach, with this episode putting the final nail in the coffin. What is next for Stokes and Atkinson? The two are sure to be out of action for the remainder of the series, with the ECB likely to impose suspensions for breaching the team protocol. Until they hear from Stokes about his decision on relinquishing the Test captaincy, the selectors will hold off on naming the squad for the second Test, starting June 17. Unless he decides to announce his international retirement, Stokes will be investigated over this episode, putting his future in limbo. Atkinson, on the other hand, could see himself out of contention for an indefinite period.

A bombshell report reveals England Test captain Ben Stokes is considering quitting the leadership role—and cricket altogether—following a shocking nightclub altercation in London. Get the exclusive details on the ECB ultimatum.

Ben Stokes could quit England captaincy, retire over nightclub fallout: Report

There is no stopping Bangladesh. The Tigers have scripted history in Dhaka on Tuesday (Jun 9) with a massive 86-run win via the DLS method over Australia in the series opener, which also happens to be their second-ever One-Day victory over the world champions. Having last beaten the mighty Aussies in ODIs 21 years ago during the famous run-chase in Cardiff, Bangladesh have struck the first blow in this three-match series. Seamer Nahid Rana impressed with his four-wicket haul, and Mosaddek Hossain with his unbeaten 86 off just 70 balls in the first innings.&nbsp;Nahid’s express pace did it again for the hosts, who are now on a winning spree against the top Test-playing nations. After mauling Pakistan across the home white-ball series, Bangladesh look to create history with a maiden ODI series win over Australia. Rana, who starred against Pakistan, troubling their top-order with tight lines and steamy bouncers, bowled his heart out against the second-string Aussie team on the Dhaka wicket.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/lords-lahore-pitches-rated-unsatisfactory-by-icc-receive-one-demerit-point-each-eng-vs-nz-test-pak-vs-aus-odi-1781010020980">Lord’s and Lahore pitches rated ‘unsatisfactory’ by ICC; receive one demerit point each</a> &nbsp;Mosaddek, who returned to the One-Day side after four years, kept Australians on the back foot with his all-round show. While his classy 86, including seven fours and three sixes, propelled the hosts to 284 for eight, he returned to haunt the visitors with his two wickets for 37 runs in 10 overs. &nbsp;Australia won the toss and elected to bowl first in the first ODI. They failed to create pressure despite picking up an early wicket inside the second over. A handy 96-run second-wicket stand between Tanzid and Shanto dragged the game away from the Aussies. Three quick wickets did bring them back, but Mosaddek’s innings kept Bangladesh’s nose in front.&nbsp; &nbsp;Australia never looked comfortable in the run chase after losing Matthew Short on the first ball of their innings.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">What a Delivery from Taskin Ahmed! Matthew Short departs on the very first delivery! 🔥 <a href="https://t.co/55ffwbbI91">pic.twitter.com/55ffwbbI91</a>&mdash; Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers) <a href="https://x.com/BCBtigers/status/2064285924813688881?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 9, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Marnus Labuschagne departed on just one in the next over, before Rana broke their back with two wickets in the middle overs.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">CAREY DEPARTS! Nahid Rana strikes, Litton Das with the catch! 💥 <a href="https://t.co/CSGX0e7bFB">pic.twitter.com/CSGX0e7bFB</a>&mdash; Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers) <a href="https://x.com/BCBtigers/status/2064319031306592336?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 9, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Mosaddek accounted for the two lefties, opener Cooper Connolly and Matthew Renshaw, while Cameron Green held one end.

Green tried saving Australia’s grace with an unbeaten fifty but failed as a complete bowling show reduced them to 191 for nine in 43 overs before rain interrupted play and resulted in Bangladesh’s second ODI win over Australia.&nbsp; &nbsp;The next match is on Thursday (Jun 11) at the same venue.

The Tigers script a monumental upset in Dhaka! Driven by Mosaddek Hossain's stunning unbeaten 86 and Nahid Rana's fiery 4-wicket haul, Bangladesh crushed Australia by 86 runs (DLS) in the 1st ODI to end a 21-year wait. Read the match report here.

There is no stopping Bangladesh. The Tigers have scripted history in Dhaka on Tuesday (Jun 9) with a massive 86-run win via the DLS method over Australia in the series opener, which also happens to be their second-ever One-Day victory over the world champions. Having last beaten the mighty Aussies in ODIs 21 years ago during the famous run-chase in Cardiff, Bangladesh have struck the first blow in this three-match series. Seamer Nahid Rana impressed with his four-wicket haul, and Mosaddek Hossain with his unbeaten 86 off just 70 balls in the first innings. Nahid’s express pace did it again for the hosts, who are now on a winning spree against the top Test-playing nations. After mauling Pakistan across the home white-ball series, Bangladesh look to create history with a maiden ODI series win over Australia. Rana, who starred against Pakistan, troubling their top-order with tight lines and steamy bouncers, bowled his heart out against the second-string Aussie team on the Dhaka wicket. Also read | Lord’s and Lahore pitches rated ‘unsatisfactory’ by ICC; receive one demerit point each Mosaddek, who returned to the One-Day side after four years, kept Australians on the back foot with his all-round show. While his classy 86, including seven fours and three sixes, propelled the hosts to 284 for eight, he returned to haunt the visitors with his two wickets for 37 runs in 10 overs. Australia won the toss and elected to bowl first in the first ODI. They failed to create pressure despite picking up an early wicket inside the second over. A handy 96-run second-wicket stand between Tanzid and Shanto dragged the game away from the Aussies. Three quick wickets did bring them back, but Mosaddek’s innings kept Bangladesh’s nose in front. Australia never looked comfortable in the run chase after losing Matthew Short on the first ball of their innings.

The Tigers script a monumental upset in Dhaka! Driven by Mosaddek Hossain's stunning unbeaten 86 and Nahid Rana's fiery 4-wicket haul, Bangladesh crushed Australia by 86 runs (DLS) in the 1st ODI to end a 21-year wait. Read the match report here.

BAN vs AUS 1st ODI: Bangladesh shock Australia, clinch 2nd ever ODI win over Aussies

A historic sixth FIFA World Cup appearance for both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo could set the stage for a long-awaited international showdown between two of football’s most iconic rivals. Given their ages and current club commitments with Inter Miami and Al Nassr, the 2026 tournament may represent the final opportunity for the pair to meet on football’s biggest stage.&nbsp;&nbsp;While Messi and Ronaldo have faced each other numerous times at club level, they have never met in a competitive World Cup match for their national teams. The expanded 2026 tournament could finally change that.<h3>Group Stage fixtures</h3>Argentina, led by Messi, have been drawn into Group J alongside Algeria, Austria and Jordan. Their group-stage fixtures are scheduled for Jun 16, Jun 22 and Jun 27 respectively.&nbsp;If Argentina finish top of the group, as many expect, they would face the runner-up from Group H, which includes Spain, Uruguay, Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia, in the Round of 32 on Jul 4.&nbsp;Portugal, captained by Ronaldo, begin their campaign in Group K against DR Congo, Uzbekistan and Colombia on Jun 17, Jun 23 and Jun 27.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/beat-the-heat-why-fifa-is-introducing-mandatory-hydration-breaks-for-world-cup-2026-north-america-canada-mexico-heat-soaring-temperatures-1781003287452">‘Beat the Heat’ — Why FIFA is introducing mandatory drink breaks for World Cup</a>&nbsp;If Portugal also secure first place in their group, they would advance to a Round of 32 encounter against teams from Groups D, E, I, J or L.&nbsp;<h3>How can Messi and Ronaldo meet in knockouts?</h3>The most straightforward route to a meeting between Argentina and Portugal would see both nations win their groups and then progress through the Round of 32 and Round of 16. In that scenario, they would meet in a quarterfinal.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-2026-iran-alleges-ticket-allocation-withdrawn-days-before-tournament-leaving-fans-in-limbo-1781001565064">FIFA WC 2026: Iran alleges ticket allocation withdrawn days before tournament</a><h3>Which records could they break in FIFA World Cup 2026?</h3>Messi enters the tournament already holding several World Cup records. He owns the records for most World Cup appearances (26 matches) and most minutes played (2,314), surpassing Paolo Maldini during the 2022 tournament.&nbsp;&nbsp;He is also Argentina’s all-time leading World Cup scorer with 13 goals and sits just three behind Miroslav Klose’s all-time record of 16. That is one record Messi has a good chance of breaking as he looks to add to his achievements.&nbsp;Ronaldo does not hold many World Cup records, but he could still break some in 2026. If Argentina gets eliminated early while Portugal go deep into the tournament, Ronaldo could set new records for most World Cup matches and minutes played.&nbsp;&nbsp;However, with eight World Cup goals to his name, he would need an exceptional tournament to surpass Miroslav Klose’s record of 16 goals.<h2>How to watch and stream FIFA World Cup 2026 in India</h2>You can watch FIFA 2026 on Zee’s new Unite8 Sports network (Unite8 Sports 1, Unite8 Sports 1 HD, Unite8 Sports 2 and Unite8 Sports 2 HD). Multiple group-stage matches that take place simultaneously will be aired across the four channels with English and Hindi feeds.&nbsp;All games will also be streamed live on the Zee5 app and website (<a href="https://www.zee5.com/">https://www.zee5.com/</a>).

The FIFA World Cup 2026 could finally see Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo face each other in a competitive international match for their countries. Here’s a look at the possible scenarios in which the two football icons could meet on the biggest stage.

A historic sixth FIFA World Cup appearance for both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo could set the stage for a long-awaited international showdown between two of football’s most iconic rivals. Given their ages and current club commitments with Inter Miami and Al Nassr, the 2026 tournament may represent the final opportunity for the pair to meet on football’s biggest stage. While Messi and Ronaldo have faced each other numerous times at club level, they have never met in a competitive World Cup match for their national teams. The expanded 2026 tournament could finally change that. Group Stage fixtures Argentina, led by Messi, have been drawn into Group J alongside Algeria, Austria and Jordan. Their group-stage fixtures are scheduled for Jun 16, Jun 22 and Jun 27 respectively. If Argentina finish top of the group, as many expect, they would face the runner-up from Group H, which includes Spain, Uruguay, Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia, in the Round of 32 on Jul 4. Portugal, captained by Ronaldo, begin their campaign in Group K against DR Congo, Uzbekistan and Colombia on Jun 17, Jun 23 and Jun 27. Also Read - ‘Beat the Heat’ — Why FIFA is introducing mandatory drink breaks for World Cup If Portugal also secure first place in their group, they would advance to a Round of 32 encounter against teams from Groups D, E, I, J or L. How can Messi and Ronaldo meet in knockouts? The most straightforward route to a meeting between Argentina and Portugal would see both nations win their groups and then progress through the Round of 32 and Round of 16. In that scenario, they would meet in a quarterfinal. Also Read - FIFA WC 2026: Iran alleges ticket allocation withdrawn days before tournament Which records could they break in FIFA World Cup 2026? Messi enters the tournament already holding several World Cup records. He owns the records for most World Cup appearances (26 matches) and most minutes played (2,314), surpassing Paolo Maldini during the 2022 tournament. He is also Argentina’s all-time leading World Cup scorer with 13 goals and sits just three behind Miroslav Klose’s all-time record of 16. That is one record Messi has a good chance of breaking as he looks to add to his achievements. Ronaldo does not hold many World Cup records, but he could still break some in 2026. If Argentina gets eliminated early while Portugal go deep into the tournament, Ronaldo could set new records for most World Cup matches and minutes played. However, with eight World Cup goals to his name, he would need an exceptional tournament to surpass Miroslav Klose’s record of 16 goals. How to watch and stream FIFA World Cup 2026 in India You can watch FIFA 2026 on Zee’s new Unite8 Sports network (Unite8 Sports 1, Unite8 Sports 1 HD, Unite8 Sports 2 and Unite8 Sports 2 HD). Multiple group-stage matches that take place simultaneously will be aired across the four channels with English and Hindi feeds. All games will also be streamed live on the Zee5 app and website (https://www.zee5.com/).

The FIFA World Cup 2026 could finally see Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo face each other in a competitive international match for their countries. Here’s a look at the possible scenarios in which the two football icons could meet on the biggest stage.

FIFA World Cup 2026: When will Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo face off?

In a massive blow to two historic cricket grounds, the Lord's (in England) and the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, the ICC has officially penalised both after rating their recently-used wickets as ‘unsatisfactory’ following the conclusion of a Test match between England and New Zealand (at Lord’s) and an ODI between Pakistan and Australia in Lahore. The two venues have also received a demerit point each under ICC’s Pitch and Outfield Monitoring Process.&nbsp;The match referees at the two grounds, Andy Pycroft (Lord’s) and Graeme La Brooy (Gaddafi Stadium), have expressed concerns raised by team captains and match officials in their submitted reports. &nbsp;On the Lord’s pitch, Pycroft said, “There was plenty of excessive seam movement throughout the Test, and the ball also kept extremely low on several occasions. The bounce was variable throughout as 16 wickets fell on the first day and 17 on the second. There was simply an over-balance in favour of the ball against the bat caused by the pitch."

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">MCC statement following the conclusion of today’s match. <a href="https://t.co/YSuoy1rKAD">pic.twitter.com/YSuoy1rKAD</a>&mdash; Lord&#39;s Cricket Ground (@HomeOfCricket) <a href="https://x.com/HomeOfCricket/status/2063621640785646017?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 7, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Similarly, about the Gaddafi Stadium pitch, La Brooy reported, "The pitch was slow and low and made scoring runs very difficult. It did not suit a One-Day International game as batters had to spend more time to settle in. It helped spin very early in the match and continued the same way throughout."&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/mohammed-siraj-withdraws-from-ireland-and-england-t20is-prasidh-krishna-named-replacement-1780997117119">Mohammed Siraj withdraws from Ireland and England T20Is, Prasidh Krishna named replacement</a> &nbsp;The apex body has also forwarded the two reports to the respective boards, with the ECB and the PCB having 14 days to appeal against the sanction. &nbsp;Meanwhile, per ICC rules, the demerit points acquired remain active for a rolling five-year period. When a venue receives six demerit points (or surpasses that number), the ICC suspends it from hosting any international match for 12 months. However, upon accumulating 12 demerit points, the particular venue faces a 24-month suspension from staging an international game. &nbsp;The two venues in question here, the Lord’s and the Gaddafi Stadium, have no previous demerit points on their records.

Severe sanctions from the ICC: The historic pitches at Lord’s (London) and the Gaddafi Stadium (Lahore) have officially been rated ‘unsatisfactory,’ triggering automatic demerit points for both legendary venues.

In a massive blow to two historic cricket grounds, the Lord's (in England) and the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, the ICC has officially penalised both after rating their recently-used wickets as ‘unsatisfactory’ following the conclusion of a Test match between England and New Zealand (at Lord’s) and an ODI between Pakistan and Australia in Lahore. The two venues have also received a demerit point each under ICC’s Pitch and Outfield Monitoring Process. The match referees at the two grounds, Andy Pycroft (Lord’s) and Graeme La Brooy (Gaddafi Stadium), have expressed concerns raised by team captains and match officials in their submitted reports. On the Lord’s pitch, Pycroft said, “There was plenty of excessive seam movement throughout the Test, and the ball also kept extremely low on several occasions. The bounce was variable throughout as 16 wickets fell on the first day and 17 on the second. There was simply an over-balance in favour of the ball against the bat caused by the pitch."

Severe sanctions from the ICC: The historic pitches at Lord’s (London) and the Gaddafi Stadium (Lahore) have officially been rated ‘unsatisfactory,’ triggering automatic demerit points for both legendary venues.

Lord’s and Lahore pitches rated ‘unsatisfactory’ by ICC; receive one demerit point each

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Siraj misses India’s upcoming T20I series against Ireland and England to manage workload, while Prasidh Krishna comes in as his replacement.

Star pacer Mohammed Siraj has been ruled out of India’s upcoming T20I series against Ireland and England, despite being included in the original 16-player squad captained by Shreyas Iyer. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed the development on Tuesday (Jun 9), stating that the call was made after discussions involving the medical staff and team management. Pacer Prasidh Krishna has been included into the squad as Siraj’s replacement. According to the BCCI, Siraj has been advised to take a break as a part of a workload management plan. “Following discussions between the BCCI Medical Team and the team management, Siraj has been advised a period of rest as part of his workload management programme. The decision has been taken as a precautionary measure to ensure adequate recovery ahead of a long international season," BCCI said in a statement. India will first face Ireland in two T20Is on Jun 26 and Jun 28 before beginning a five-match series against England on Jul 1 in Chester-le-Street. Also Read - FIFA 2026 | ‘Playing for both of us’: Scotland captain Robertson pays emotional tribute to Diogo Jota Siraj was recently part of India’s dominant one-off Test victory over Afghanistan in Mullanpur, where the hosts secured an innings and 300-run triumph inside three days. He bowled 13 overs in the match and claimed one wicket. Earlier this year, Siraj featured in all 17 matches for Gujarat Titans during the IPL 2026 season, playing a key role in the team’s run to the final, however, Gujarat finished as runners-up after losing to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Ahmedabad. Also Read - 'My father’s dream’: Manav Suthar reflects on emotional India Test debut Krishna, meanwhile, represented Gujarat Titans in 12 IPL matches this season and also featured in the Mullanpur Test against Afghanistan, where he bowled 14 overs and took three wickets. India’s updated squad for Ireland and England T20Is Shreyas Iyer (captain), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Shivam Dube, Tilak Varma (vice-captain), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Varun Chakaravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Prasidh Krishna

Siraj misses India’s upcoming T20I series against Ireland and England to manage workload, while Prasidh Krishna comes in as his replacement.

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) stalwart Virat Kohli shared an emotional message on X after the franchise completed a remarkable IPL 2026 campaign by securing back-to-back titles. RCB retained the trophy with a five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans in the final at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium on May 31. With the victory, Bengaluru became only the third franchise in IPL history, after Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians, to successfully defend their title.&nbsp;Posting a video on X, Kohli reflected on the team’s memorable journey throughout the season and praised the unity that defined the squad’s success.&nbsp;"Started the season with belief. Ended with back to back titles. This team lived every emotion together. The highs, the pressure, the hurdles, and the unwavering support. It feels extra special because... this place is HOME!" Kohli wrote.<h3>WATCH</h3>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Started the season with belief. Ended with back to back titles. 🏆 This team lived every emotion together. The highs, the pressure, the hurdles, and the unwavering support. It feels extra special because… this place is HOME! ❤️ <a href="https://x.com/RCBTweets?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RCBTweets</a> <a href="https://t.co/H02HdsHCX3">pic.twitter.com/H02HdsHCX3</a>&mdash; Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) <a href="https://x.com/imVkohli/status/2064190014779695610?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 9, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Led by Rajat Patidar, RCB delivered a dominant all-round display in the final, as their bowlers restricted Gujarat Titans to 155/8 in 20 overs before the batters comfortably chased down the target with two overs remaining.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/my-father-s-dream-manav-suthar-reflects-on-emotional-india-test-debut-1780989449766">'My father’s dream’: Manav Suthar reflects on emotional India Test debut</a>&nbsp;Earlier in the evening, Gujarat struggled to build momentum after being asked to bat first. Washington Sundar fought hard with an unbeaten 50 off 37 deliveries, while Nishant Sindhu contributed 20 runs.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-2026-meet-legend-with-two-world-cup-appearance-two-finals-and-most-goals-in-finals-already-who-is-1780991474271">FIFA 2026 | Meet 27-year-old legend with two world cup appearance, two finals, and most goals in finals already</a>&nbsp;RCB’s bowling unit was spearheaded by Rasikh Dar Salam, who claimed 3/27, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood picked up two wickets each.&nbsp;Chasing 156, RCB laid a strong foundation through a 62-run opening stand between Venkatesh Iyer and Kohli. Although Gujarat managed to reduce the defending champions to 132/5, Kohli remained unbeaten and guided his side across the line to seal another historic IPL crown.&nbsp;Kohli also enjoyed a stellar individual season as he ended IPL 2026 as the tournament’s fourth-highest run-scorer, accumulating 675 runs in 16 innings at an average of 56.25 and a strike rate of 165.84. His campaign featured one century and five half-centuries, with a highest score of 105 not out.

Virat Kohli shared a heartfelt message after RCB’s successful IPL title defence, calling the franchise his “home” and reflecting on the team’s historic back-to-back championship triumphs.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) stalwart Virat Kohli shared an emotional message on X after the franchise completed a remarkable IPL 2026 campaign by securing back-to-back titles. RCB retained the trophy with a five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans in the final at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium on May 31. With the victory, Bengaluru became only the third franchise in IPL history, after Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians, to successfully defend their title. Posting a video on X, Kohli reflected on the team’s memorable journey throughout the season and praised the unity that defined the squad’s success. "Started the season with belief. Ended with back to back titles. This team lived every emotion together. The highs, the pressure, the hurdles, and the unwavering support. It feels extra special because... this place is HOME!" Kohli wrote. WATCH

Virat Kohli shared a heartfelt message after RCB’s successful IPL title defence, calling the franchise his “home” and reflecting on the team’s historic back-to-back championship triumphs.

‘This place is home’: Virat Kohli reflects on RCB’s back-to-back IPL titles

Left-arm spinner Manav Suthar has called his Test debut for India an unforgettable and emotional milestone, describing it as the realisation of a dream he and his family had cherished for years. The 23-year-old made an impressive entry into international red-ball cricket during India’s one-off Test against Afghanistan in New Chandigarh. India secured a dominant innings and 300-run victory, while Suthar played a starring role with figures of 6/33 in the first innings and an additional wicket in the second.&nbsp;Reflecting on the moment he informed of his selection, Suthar revealed that head coach Gautam Gambhir and the team captain personally informed him about his debut.&nbsp;According to Suthar, red-ball cricket remained central to his ambitions throughout his rise in age-group cricket and domestic tournaments like the Ranji Trophy, describing it as the "pinnacle" of the sport. &nbsp;The Rajasthan all-rounder also acknowledged the encouragement he received from his teammates and even singled out Kuldeep Yadav’s words during the presentation of his debut cap, saying the gesture made the occasion even more memorable and motivating.&nbsp;Speaking to JioStar, Suthar said, "Gautam sir and the skipper informed me that I would be making my debut. It was a very proud moment because, ever since I started playing, it had been my dream, my father's dream, and everyone's dream for me to play Test cricket for India. From the very first day I started playing and as I progressed through the ranks, red-ball cricket meant everything to me. It is the pinnacle of the sport. So, whether I was playing U-19 cricket or the Ranji Trophy, the goal was always to play Test cricket for India. Kuldeep bhai's speech while presenting me with the cap was very motivating. Everyone encouraged and motivated me a lot, so it felt really special."&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-2026-painful-but-luckily-i-play-with-my-feet-spence-with-broken-jaw-ready-to-go-the-extra-mile-for-england-at-world-cup-1780986530616">FIFA 2026 | 'Painful but luckily I play with my feet': Spence, with broken jaw, ready to go the extra mile for England at World Cup</a>&nbsp;Suthar also spoke about the quick transition from the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 to Test cricket, highlighting his preparation mindset and the importance of consistent red-ball practice ahead of his international debut. "When my name came up in the team, I was practising with the red ball during the IPL as well, thinking about how I would approach things if given the opportunity. After coming here, I had three or four long practice sessions. With bowling, it's not really about how many hours you put in. If you enjoy bowling, you can bowl 20-25 overs without even realising it. So, the key is to keep bowling as much as you can," Suthar said.&nbsp;His remarkable debut performance earned him the Player of the Match award and secured his place in Indian cricket history. Suthar became only the 10th Indian bowler and the seventh spinner from the country to claim a five-wicket haul on Test debut.&nbsp;His figures of 6/33 also rank as the second-best bowling performance by an Indian on Test debut, behind Narendra Hirwani’s famous 8/61 against the West Indies in 1988.&nbsp;Coming to the match, after centuries from Rahul and Gill guided Team India to a formidable total of 564/8 declared in the first innings, exceptional bowling performances from spin all-rounders Suthar (6/33) and Washington Sundar (4/36) sealed India's biggest-ever win in Test cricket by an innings margin.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

Manav Suthar described his India Test debut as a dream come true after playing a key role in the team's record innings and 300-run win over Afghanistan. The left-arm spinner claimed seven wickets in the match, including a six-wicket haul in the first innings.

Left-arm spinner Manav Suthar has called his Test debut for India an unforgettable and emotional milestone, describing it as the realisation of a dream he and his family had cherished for years. The 23-year-old made an impressive entry into international red-ball cricket during India’s one-off Test against Afghanistan in New Chandigarh. India secured a dominant innings and 300-run victory, while Suthar played a starring role with figures of 6/33 in the first innings and an additional wicket in the second. Reflecting on the moment he informed of his selection, Suthar revealed that head coach Gautam Gambhir and the team captain personally informed him about his debut. According to Suthar, red-ball cricket remained central to his ambitions throughout his rise in age-group cricket and domestic tournaments like the Ranji Trophy, describing it as the "pinnacle" of the sport. The Rajasthan all-rounder also acknowledged the encouragement he received from his teammates and even singled out Kuldeep Yadav’s words during the presentation of his debut cap, saying the gesture made the occasion even more memorable and motivating. Speaking to JioStar, Suthar said, "Gautam sir and the skipper informed me that I would be making my debut. It was a very proud moment because, ever since I started playing, it had been my dream, my father's dream, and everyone's dream for me to play Test cricket for India. From the very first day I started playing and as I progressed through the ranks, red-ball cricket meant everything to me. It is the pinnacle of the sport. So, whether I was playing U-19 cricket or the Ranji Trophy, the goal was always to play Test cricket for India. Kuldeep bhai's speech while presenting me with the cap was very motivating. Everyone encouraged and motivated me a lot, so it felt really special." Also Read - FIFA 2026 | 'Painful but luckily I play with my feet': Spence, with broken jaw, ready to go the extra mile for England at World Cup Suthar also spoke about the quick transition from the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 to Test cricket, highlighting his preparation mindset and the importance of consistent red-ball practice ahead of his international debut. "When my name came up in the team, I was practising with the red ball during the IPL as well, thinking about how I would approach things if given the opportunity. After coming here, I had three or four long practice sessions. With bowling, it's not really about how many hours you put in. If you enjoy bowling, you can bowl 20-25 overs without even realising it. So, the key is to keep bowling as much as you can," Suthar said. His remarkable debut performance earned him the Player of the Match award and secured his place in Indian cricket history. Suthar became only the 10th Indian bowler and the seventh spinner from the country to claim a five-wicket haul on Test debut. His figures of 6/33 also rank as the second-best bowling performance by an Indian on Test debut, behind Narendra Hirwani’s famous 8/61 against the West Indies in 1988. Coming to the match, after centuries from Rahul and Gill guided Team India to a formidable total of 564/8 declared in the first innings, exceptional bowling performances from spin all-rounders Suthar (6/33) and Washington Sundar (4/36) sealed India's biggest-ever win in Test cricket by an innings margin. With inputs from agencies

Manav Suthar described his India Test debut as a dream come true after playing a key role in the team's record innings and 300-run win over Afghanistan. The left-arm spinner claimed seven wickets in the match, including a six-wicket haul in the first innings.

'My father’s dream’: Manav Suthar reflects on emotional India Test debut

England Test captain Ben Stokes and fast bowler Gus Atkinson are facing disciplinary action after being investigated by the ECB for an undisclosed incident. The incident took place at a nightclub in the early hours of Monday (Jun 8) morning, following England's 115-run win over New Zealand in the first Test at Lord's. It is also understood to have involved players from Saracens Rugby Club, who were present for their end-of-season celebrations, and reportedly stemmed from a disagreement between Atkinson and an unnamed Saracens academy player. Neither player is reported to have been injured. The matter has since been referred to the Cricket Regulator for formal review by the England board and Stokes' captaincy is on the line pending outcome.<h2>Stokes to be sacked as England Test captain?</h2>The ECB confirmed in a statement on Monday (Jun 8) evening that it is "currently investigating a breach of team protocols following the conclusion of the first Men's Test against New Zealand." The board added that it is gathering further information and that an announcement on the second Test squad would follow once proceedings progress, with both Stokes and Atkinson looking set to miss the second Test starting at The Oval on June 17.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/triple-titles-meet-3-players-who-have-surpassed-every-ipl-team-in-wining-trophies-who-are-1780913261430">Meet 3 players who have surpassed every IPL team in winning trophies</a>The consequences for Stokes, England's Test captain, carries extra weight as he could lose his leadership role. The Cricket Regulator's involvement signals the matter will be treated seriously, with the ECB under renewed pressure to demonstrate that off-field conduct has genuinely improved.Harry Brook, England's Test vice-captain, would be expected to lead the side in the second Test should Stokes misses amid ongoing investigation. The timing is awkward as Stokes had publicly stated after the Lord's win that he was looking forward to sharing "a proper beer with the boys." Stokes had announced last year that he has quit alcohol.<h2>England's off-field behavious under scrutiny again</h2>This is not the first time England's off-field behaviour has attracted scrutiny. Harry Brook had an altercation with a bouncer at a nightclub in New Zealand in November 2025 and was close to losing his white-ball captaincy, escaping with only a fine. England also faced allegations of a drinking culture during their 4-1 Ashes series loss in Australia, concluded in January 2026, after which a team curfew was introduced. For Stokes personally, this echoes his 2017 Bristol nightclub arrest, which led to him missing that year's Ashes tour entirely before he was eventually acquitted of affray in 2018.

England captain Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson face ECB investigation after a nightclub incident post-Lord's Test win over New Zealand. Both may miss The Oval Test as the Cricket Regulator reviews the breach of team protocols.

England Test captain Ben Stokes and fast bowler Gus Atkinson are facing disciplinary action after being investigated by the ECB for an undisclosed incident. The incident took place at a nightclub in the early hours of Monday (Jun 8) morning, following England's 115-run win over New Zealand in the first Test at Lord's. It is also understood to have involved players from Saracens Rugby Club, who were present for their end-of-season celebrations, and reportedly stemmed from a disagreement between Atkinson and an unnamed Saracens academy player. Neither player is reported to have been injured. The matter has since been referred to the Cricket Regulator for formal review by the England board and Stokes' captaincy is on the line pending outcome. Stokes to be sacked as England Test captain? The ECB confirmed in a statement on Monday (Jun 8) evening that it is "currently investigating a breach of team protocols following the conclusion of the first Men's Test against New Zealand." The board added that it is gathering further information and that an announcement on the second Test squad would follow once proceedings progress, with both Stokes and Atkinson looking set to miss the second Test starting at The Oval on June 17. Also Read - Meet 3 players who have surpassed every IPL team in winning trophies The consequences for Stokes, England's Test captain, carries extra weight as he could lose his leadership role. The Cricket Regulator's involvement signals the matter will be treated seriously, with the ECB under renewed pressure to demonstrate that off-field conduct has genuinely improved. Harry Brook, England's Test vice-captain, would be expected to lead the side in the second Test should Stokes misses amid ongoing investigation. The timing is awkward as Stokes had publicly stated after the Lord's win that he was looking forward to sharing "a proper beer with the boys." Stokes had announced last year that he has quit alcohol. England's off-field behavious under scrutiny again This is not the first time England's off-field behaviour has attracted scrutiny. Harry Brook had an altercation with a bouncer at a nightclub in New Zealand in November 2025 and was close to losing his white-ball captaincy, escaping with only a fine. England also faced allegations of a drinking culture during their 4-1 Ashes series loss in Australia, concluded in January 2026, after which a team curfew was introduced. For Stokes personally, this echoes his 2017 Bristol nightclub arrest, which led to him missing that year's Ashes tour entirely before he was eventually acquitted of affray in 2018.

England captain Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson face ECB investigation after a nightclub incident post-Lord's Test win over New Zealand. Both may miss The Oval Test as the Cricket Regulator reviews the breach of team protocols.

Stokes set to be sacked as England Test captain? Skipper and pacer Atkinson under investigation by ECB

India men's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has indicated that both Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya are likely to be available for the upcoming ODI series against Afghanistan, which begins on Saturday (Jun 13) in Dharamsala. Although both players were included in the squad, the BCCI clarified that their participation remains dependent on receiving fitness clearance from its medical team.&nbsp;Rohit was sidelined for a few matches during IPL 2026 because of a hamstring issue, while Hardik missed games for Mumbai Indians due to back spasms and illness.&nbsp;&nbsp;Both players joined the squad before the end of the season, with Rohit even declared fully fit by team management. However, uncertainty still remains and the BCCI is reportedly waiting for their assessment at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru before making a final call.&nbsp;Speaking in New Chandigarh after India's convincing victory over Afghanistan in the one-off Test, Kotak said that he had heard positive reports regarding both the players. However, he did not confirm their status and mentioned that the ODI squad could have a light training session on Wednesday.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/we-hope-to-play-our-best-cricket-and-make-an-impact-says-harmanpreet-kaur-ahead-of-women-s-t20-world-cup-1780924235677">‘We hope to play our best cricket and make an impact,’ says Harmanpreet Kaur ahead of Women’s T20 World Cup</a>&nbsp;“I don’t know the status of Hardik and Rohit’s fitness, but whatever I have heard, both may be fine," Kotak said in New Chandigarh after India’s win over Afghanistan in the one-off Test.&nbsp;There has been no official confirmation that either Rohit or Hardik has reported to the Centre of Excellence, although images circulating on social media have fueled speculation.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-2026-ederson-replaces-injured-wesley-in-brazil-squad-1780910821209">FIFA World Cup 2026: Ederson replaces injured Wesley in Brazil squad</a>&nbsp;With the 2027 ODI World Cup just over a year away, both players will want to make the most of their chances in the format.&nbsp;&nbsp;Meanwhile, India’s dominant three-day win over Afghanistan has also provided the team with two additional days to prepare for the opening ODI of the series.<h2>India's updated ODI squad vs Afghanistan</h2>Shubman Gill (captain), Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shreyas Iyer (vice-captain), KL Rahul, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Prince Yadav, Gurnoor Brar and Harsh Dubey

India coach Sitanshu Kotak said that he is unsure whether Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya have passed their fitness tests ahead of the ODI series against Afghanistan.

India men's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has indicated that both Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya are likely to be available for the upcoming ODI series against Afghanistan, which begins on Saturday (Jun 13) in Dharamsala. Although both players were included in the squad, the BCCI clarified that their participation remains dependent on receiving fitness clearance from its medical team. Rohit was sidelined for a few matches during IPL 2026 because of a hamstring issue, while Hardik missed games for Mumbai Indians due to back spasms and illness. Both players joined the squad before the end of the season, with Rohit even declared fully fit by team management. However, uncertainty still remains and the BCCI is reportedly waiting for their assessment at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru before making a final call. Speaking in New Chandigarh after India's convincing victory over Afghanistan in the one-off Test, Kotak said that he had heard positive reports regarding both the players. However, he did not confirm their status and mentioned that the ODI squad could have a light training session on Wednesday. Also Read - ‘We hope to play our best cricket and make an impact,’ says Harmanpreet Kaur ahead of Women’s T20 World Cup “I don’t know the status of Hardik and Rohit’s fitness, but whatever I have heard, both may be fine," Kotak said in New Chandigarh after India’s win over Afghanistan in the one-off Test. There has been no official confirmation that either Rohit or Hardik has reported to the Centre of Excellence, although images circulating on social media have fueled speculation. Also Read - FIFA World Cup 2026: Ederson replaces injured Wesley in Brazil squad With the 2027 ODI World Cup just over a year away, both players will want to make the most of their chances in the format. Meanwhile, India’s dominant three-day win over Afghanistan has also provided the team with two additional days to prepare for the opening ODI of the series. India's updated ODI squad vs Afghanistan Shubman Gill (captain), Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shreyas Iyer (vice-captain), KL Rahul, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Prince Yadav, Gurnoor Brar and Harsh Dubey

India coach Sitanshu Kotak said that he is unsure whether Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya have passed their fitness tests ahead of the ODI series against Afghanistan.

‘Both may be fine’: India coach provides fitness update on Rohit Sharma & Hardik Pandya

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur has expressed confidence in her team’s chances of winning the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, saying the key will be to stay composed and focus on playing good cricket rather than being burdened by expectations. Speaking at the Captains’ Carnival in London ahead of the tournament’s opening match on Jun 12, Harmanpreet also highlighted the growing popularity of women’s cricket in India and how the national team’s success has inspired more girls to take up the sport.&nbsp;"We have seen that during last year's World Cup when we won. After that, we have seen massive change," she said. "Many girls, they're coming to play cricket, and I think when we do well, a lot of things change, and hopefully, we hope to play our best cricket and try to make an impact on women's cricket," she added.&nbsp;The captain further said that Team India has the potential to win the World Cup, adding that the side should stay balanced without pressure or overconfidence and focus simply on playing good T20 cricket.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/wtc-2025-27-updated-standings-new-zealand-slip-to-fourth-after-defeat-to-england-india-sixth-1780908858590">WTC 2025-27 updated standings: New Zealand slip to fourth after defeat to England, India sixth</a>&nbsp;India have been placed in Group 1 alongside Australia, South Africa, Pakistan, Bangladesh and the Netherlands.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-2026-ederson-replaces-injured-wesley-in-brazil-squad-1780910821209">FIFA World Cup 2026: Ederson replaces injured Wesley in Brazil squad</a>&nbsp;The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side will begin its campaign against Pakistan at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Jun 14. India will then face the Netherlands in Leeds, followed by South Africa in Manchester. After another match in Manchester against Bangladesh, they will wrap up their group-stage fixtures against Australia in London on Jun 28.<h2>India's squad for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026</h2>Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Bharti Fulmali, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh, Shree Charani, Yastika Bhatia, Nandani Sharma, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh, Kranti Gaud, Shreyanka Patil and Radha Yadav&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

India have been placed in Group 1 alongside Australia, South Africa, Pakistan, Bangladesh and the Netherlands. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side will begin its campaign against Pakistan at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Jun 14.

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur has expressed confidence in her team’s chances of winning the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, saying the key will be to stay composed and focus on playing good cricket rather than being burdened by expectations. Speaking at the Captains’ Carnival in London ahead of the tournament’s opening match on Jun 12, Harmanpreet also highlighted the growing popularity of women’s cricket in India and how the national team’s success has inspired more girls to take up the sport. "We have seen that during last year's World Cup when we won. After that, we have seen massive change," she said. "Many girls, they're coming to play cricket, and I think when we do well, a lot of things change, and hopefully, we hope to play our best cricket and try to make an impact on women's cricket," she added. The captain further said that Team India has the potential to win the World Cup, adding that the side should stay balanced without pressure or overconfidence and focus simply on playing good T20 cricket. Also Read - WTC 2025-27 updated standings: New Zealand slip to fourth after defeat to England, India sixth India have been placed in Group 1 alongside Australia, South Africa, Pakistan, Bangladesh and the Netherlands. Also Read - FIFA World Cup 2026: Ederson replaces injured Wesley in Brazil squad The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side will begin its campaign against Pakistan at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Jun 14. India will then face the Netherlands in Leeds, followed by South Africa in Manchester. After another match in Manchester against Bangladesh, they will wrap up their group-stage fixtures against Australia in London on Jun 28. India's squad for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Bharti Fulmali, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh, Shree Charani, Yastika Bhatia, Nandani Sharma, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh, Kranti Gaud, Shreyanka Patil and Radha Yadav With inputs from agencies

India have been placed in Group 1 alongside Australia, South Africa, Pakistan, Bangladesh and the Netherlands. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side will begin its campaign against Pakistan at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Jun 14.

‘We hope to play our best cricket and make an impact,’ says Harmanpreet Kaur ahead of Women’s T20 World Cup

Winning an IPL title is hard enough. Doing it in back-to-back years is something only a handful of players have ever managed — and doing it three years running, switching franchises along the way, is a feat that puts you in truly rare company. In the 17-year history of the tournament before 2024, only one player had ever managed three consecutive IPL titles — leg-spinner Karn Sharma, who did it with SRH (2016), MI (2017), and CSK (2018). Now, in the space of just two seasons, two more players have joined that list: young leg-spinner Suyash Sharma and England wicketkeeper-batter Phil Salt, both of whom won titles with KKR in 2024 and with RCB in both 2025 and 2026.<h2>The titles, the teams, and the numbers</h2>Karn Sharma is the original and still the only player to win three titles consecutively with three different teams. He won with SRH in 2016, MI in 2017, and CSK in 2018. Across 90 IPL appearances, he has taken 83 wickets for four different franchises, making him one of the tournament's most quietly decorated performers. His international career never matched his franchise dominance as he played only one T20I for India in 2014 - before his triple-IPL feat.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-afg-1st-test-manav-suthar-takes-over-ashwin-to-become-india-s-best-test-debutant-since-1988-1780898431468">IND vs AFG: Suthar passes Ashwin to become India's best Test debutant since 1988</a>Suyash Sharma is the newest entrant to this club. He made his IPL debut with KKR in 2023, taking 10 wickets in 11 matches, and was part of the squad that won the 2024 title. Released ahead of the mega auction, RCB snapped him up for ₹2.60 crore and the gamble paid off immediately, as he was part of RCB's title-winning campaigns in both 2025 and 2026. In 39 IPL appearances overall, the 23-year-old has taken 27 wickets at an economy of 8.90, with his deceptive googly making him a consistent threat in the middle overs.Phil Salt is the most expensive of the three and the only foreign player to achieve the feat. After making his IPL debut with Delhi Capitals in 2023, he joined KKR in 2024 and played a central role in their title win, scoring 435 runs in 12 matches at a strike rate of 182.01. He then won the title again with RCB in 2025, before repeating the feat in 2026. Across 40 IPL appearances, Salt has amassed 1,258 runs at an average of 34.00 and a strike rate that hovers above 174, making him one of the most destructive openers the tournament has seen.<h2>What about India? The Suyash Sharma question</h2>For Karn Sharma, the cruelest part of his IPL story was always the international footnote. Despite three consecutive IPL titles, he never played another T20I after September 2014, his only appearance, where he took 1/28 against England. His last game for India in any format came in a Test against Australia in Adelaide.in December 2014.Suyash Sharma now faces a strikingly similar narrative. Despite three IPL titles, a growing wicket tally, and performances that have drawn praise from Anil Kumble, he is yet to earn a senior India cap. With India's spin department crowded and selectors showing a preference for players who have come through the white-ball pipeline, the question is whether three titles as a franchise asset will ever translate into a national call-up or whether Suyash, like Karn before him, will be remembered as the IPL's most decorated uncapped spinner.

These three players have achieved what no IPL team has been able to - back-to-back-to-back titles. While two of them are Indian spinners, one is England batter Phil Salt.

Winning an IPL title is hard enough. Doing it in back-to-back years is something only a handful of players have ever managed — and doing it three years running, switching franchises along the way, is a feat that puts you in truly rare company. In the 17-year history of the tournament before 2024, only one player had ever managed three consecutive IPL titles — leg-spinner Karn Sharma, who did it with SRH (2016), MI (2017), and CSK (2018). Now, in the space of just two seasons, two more players have joined that list: young leg-spinner Suyash Sharma and England wicketkeeper-batter Phil Salt, both of whom won titles with KKR in 2024 and with RCB in both 2025 and 2026. The titles, the teams, and the numbers Karn Sharma is the original and still the only player to win three titles consecutively with three different teams. He won with SRH in 2016, MI in 2017, and CSK in 2018. Across 90 IPL appearances, he has taken 83 wickets for four different franchises, making him one of the tournament's most quietly decorated performers. His international career never matched his franchise dominance as he played only one T20I for India in 2014 - before his triple-IPL feat. Also Read - IND vs AFG: Suthar passes Ashwin to become India's best Test debutant since 1988 Suyash Sharma is the newest entrant to this club. He made his IPL debut with KKR in 2023, taking 10 wickets in 11 matches, and was part of the squad that won the 2024 title. Released ahead of the mega auction, RCB snapped him up for ₹2.60 crore and the gamble paid off immediately, as he was part of RCB's title-winning campaigns in both 2025 and 2026. In 39 IPL appearances overall, the 23-year-old has taken 27 wickets at an economy of 8.90, with his deceptive googly making him a consistent threat in the middle overs. Phil Salt is the most expensive of the three and the only foreign player to achieve the feat. After making his IPL debut with Delhi Capitals in 2023, he joined KKR in 2024 and played a central role in their title win, scoring 435 runs in 12 matches at a strike rate of 182.01. He then won the title again with RCB in 2025, before repeating the feat in 2026. Across 40 IPL appearances, Salt has amassed 1,258 runs at an average of 34.00 and a strike rate that hovers above 174, making him one of the most destructive openers the tournament has seen. What about India? The Suyash Sharma question For Karn Sharma, the cruelest part of his IPL story was always the international footnote. Despite three consecutive IPL titles, he never played another T20I after September 2014, his only appearance, where he took 1/28 against England. His last game for India in any format came in a Test against Australia in Adelaide.in December 2014. Suyash Sharma now faces a strikingly similar narrative. Despite three IPL titles, a growing wicket tally, and performances that have drawn praise from Anil Kumble, he is yet to earn a senior India cap. With India's spin department crowded and selectors showing a preference for players who have come through the white-ball pipeline, the question is whether three titles as a franchise asset will ever translate into a national call-up or whether Suyash, like Karn before him, will be remembered as the IPL's most decorated uncapped spinner.

These three players have achieved what no IPL team has been able to - back-to-back-to-back titles. While two of them are Indian spinners, one is England batter Phil Salt.

'Triple titles': Meet 3 players who have surpassed every IPL team in winning trophies

India registered a commanding victory over Afghanistan, winning by an innings and 300 runs in the one-off Test at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur on Monday (Jun 8). The triumph marked India's biggest innings victory in Test cricket, surpassing their previous record of an innings and 272 runs against the West Indies in Rajkot in 2018.&nbsp;Resuming on Day 3, Afghanistan were dismissed for 152 before lunch in response to India’s first-innings declaration of 564/8. Holding a massive lead of 412 runs, India opted to enforce the follow-on.&nbsp;Afghanistan’s second innings began positively, with openers Sediqullah Atal and Abdul Malik putting together a 42-run partnership, however, the visitors’ momentum quickly faded after Mohammed Siraj removed Malik, triggering a collapse.&nbsp;Washington Sundar star with the ball, claiming 4/36, while Kuldeep Yadav contributed 3/30 as India bundled Afghanistan out for 112 in 35.5 overs.&nbsp;&nbsp;Earlier, India’s first innings was built around centuries from captain Shubman Gill (126) and KL Rahul (100), while Sai Sudharsan (81), Rishabh Pant (81) and Washington Sundar (52*) added valuable contributions. Debutant Manav Suthar added 28.&nbsp;For Afghanistan, Mohammad Saleem Safi claimed a six-wicket haul, while Ziaur Rahman Sharifi and Hashmatullah Shahidi took one wicket each.&nbsp;The focus now shifts to ODIs, with the three-match series beginning on Saturday (Jun 13) at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala.&nbsp;<h2>India’s five biggest innings wins in Test history</h2>

<ul><li>IND vs AFG, New Chandigarh - By an innings &amp; 300 runs - 6 Jun 2026</li><li>IND vs WI, Rajkot - By an innings &amp; 272 runs - 4 Oct 2018</li><li>IND vs AFG, Bengaluru - By an innings &amp; 262 runs - 14 Jun 2018</li><li>IND vs BAN, Mirpur - By an innings &amp; 239 runs - 25 May 2007</li><li>IND vs SL, Nagpur - By an innings &amp; 239 runs - 24 Nov 2017</li></ul>

India beat Afghanistan by an innings and 300 runs, their biggest Test win, surpassing their previous record of an innings and 272 runs against the West Indies in 2018.

India registered a commanding victory over Afghanistan, winning by an innings and 300 runs in the one-off Test at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur on Monday (Jun 8). The triumph marked India's biggest innings victory in Test cricket, surpassing their previous record of an innings and 272 runs against the West Indies in Rajkot in 2018. Resuming on Day 3, Afghanistan were dismissed for 152 before lunch in response to India’s first-innings declaration of 564/8. Holding a massive lead of 412 runs, India opted to enforce the follow-on. Afghanistan’s second innings began positively, with openers Sediqullah Atal and Abdul Malik putting together a 42-run partnership, however, the visitors’ momentum quickly faded after Mohammed Siraj removed Malik, triggering a collapse. Washington Sundar star with the ball, claiming 4/36, while Kuldeep Yadav contributed 3/30 as India bundled Afghanistan out for 112 in 35.5 overs. Earlier, India’s first innings was built around centuries from captain Shubman Gill (126) and KL Rahul (100), while Sai Sudharsan (81), Rishabh Pant (81) and Washington Sundar (52*) added valuable contributions. Debutant Manav Suthar added 28. For Afghanistan, Mohammad Saleem Safi claimed a six-wicket haul, while Ziaur Rahman Sharifi and Hashmatullah Shahidi took one wicket each. The focus now shifts to ODIs, with the three-match series beginning on Saturday (Jun 13) at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala. India’s five biggest innings wins in Test history

India beat Afghanistan by an innings and 300 runs, their biggest Test win, surpassing their previous record of an innings and 272 runs against the West Indies in 2018.

IND vs AFG: India crush Afghanistan in just three days to record their biggest Test victory

New Zealand slipped two places to fourth in the updated ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 standings following a 115-run defeat against England in the opening Test at Lord’s on Sunday. The result dented the Black Caps’ hopes of maintaining a strong position in the race for a place in the WTC final, scheduled for Jun 2027.&nbsp;The match was heavily affected by rain interruptions and a challenging Lord’s surface that produced inconsistent bounce throughout the match. England struggled in their first innings and were dismissed for 140, but their bowlers responded brilliantly by restricting New Zealand to 113, securing a narrow first-innings advantage.&nbsp;England then recovered in the second innings, thanks to a valuable 57 from Emilio Gay, helping the hosts reach 226 and set New Zealand a difficult target to chase.&nbsp;The visitors found batting difficult for most of the match and despite weather disruptions reducing play on day three, New Zealand batters failed to capitalise when action resumed.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/nba-finals-at-msg-trump-and-penn-station-stabbing-new-york-s-world-cup-readiness-came-into-question-1780907916869">Trump at MSG forces watch party shutdown — Penn Station stabbing adds to NYC's security concern</a>&nbsp;Starting the fourth day at 55/5, they eventually folded for 138, with Glenn Phillips providing the lone resistance through an unbeaten 44.&nbsp;Fast bowler Ollie Robinson played an important role in England’s victory. After claiming a five-wicket haul in New Zealand’s first innings, he also contributed 29 useful runs and followed up with two wickets in the second innings to complete an impressive all-round performance.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-afg-1st-test-manav-suthar-takes-over-ashwin-to-become-india-s-best-test-debutant-since-1988-1780898431468">IND vs AFG: Suthar passes Ashwin to become India's best Test debutant since 1988</a>&nbsp;The victory offered England a much-needed lift after their recent Ashes disappointment against Australia, however, despite securing the win, England remain seventh in the WTC table, having registered four victories from 11 matches so far.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Australia continue to lead the standings with 84 points and an impressive points percentage of 87.50, winning seven of their first eight matches. South Africa occupy second place, while Sri Lanka sit third.&nbsp;New Zealand’s defeat leaves them fourth with a points percentage of 58.33, level with Bangladesh. India remain sixth with 52 points and a points percentage of 48.15, while England stay seventh.&nbsp;At the bottom end of the table, Pakistan are placed ninth with just one win from four Tests, ahead of only the West Indies.&nbsp;<h2>ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 Points Table</h2>

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Team</td><td>M</td><td>W</td><td>L</td><td>Drawn</td><td>PTS</td><td>Point Percentage</td></tr><tr><td>1. Australia</td><td>8</td><td>7</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>84</td><td>87.50</td></tr><tr><td>2. South Africa</td><td>4</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>36</td><td>75</td></tr><tr><td>3. Sri Lanka</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>16</td><td>66.67</td></tr><tr><td>4. New Zealand</td><td>4</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>28</td><td>58.33</td></tr><tr><td>5. Bangladesh</td><td>4</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>28</td><td>58.33</td></tr><tr><td>6. India</td><td>9</td><td>4</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>52</td><td>48.15</td></tr><tr><td>7. England</td><td>11</td><td>4</td><td>6</td><td>1</td><td>50</td><td>37.88</td></tr><tr><td>8. Pakistan</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>8.33</td></tr><tr><td>9. West Indies</td><td>8</td><td>0</td><td>7</td><td>1</td><td>4</td><td>4.17</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

Here’s a look at the updated ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 standings following England’s first-Test victory against New Zealand.

New Zealand slipped two places to fourth in the updated ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 standings following a 115-run defeat against England in the opening Test at Lord’s on Sunday. The result dented the Black Caps’ hopes of maintaining a strong position in the race for a place in the WTC final, scheduled for Jun 2027. The match was heavily affected by rain interruptions and a challenging Lord’s surface that produced inconsistent bounce throughout the match. England struggled in their first innings and were dismissed for 140, but their bowlers responded brilliantly by restricting New Zealand to 113, securing a narrow first-innings advantage. England then recovered in the second innings, thanks to a valuable 57 from Emilio Gay, helping the hosts reach 226 and set New Zealand a difficult target to chase. The visitors found batting difficult for most of the match and despite weather disruptions reducing play on day three, New Zealand batters failed to capitalise when action resumed. Also Read - Trump at MSG forces watch party shutdown — Penn Station stabbing adds to NYC's security concern Starting the fourth day at 55/5, they eventually folded for 138, with Glenn Phillips providing the lone resistance through an unbeaten 44. Fast bowler Ollie Robinson played an important role in England’s victory. After claiming a five-wicket haul in New Zealand’s first innings, he also contributed 29 useful runs and followed up with two wickets in the second innings to complete an impressive all-round performance. Also Read - IND vs AFG: Suthar passes Ashwin to become India's best Test debutant since 1988 The victory offered England a much-needed lift after their recent Ashes disappointment against Australia, however, despite securing the win, England remain seventh in the WTC table, having registered four victories from 11 matches so far. Meanwhile, Australia continue to lead the standings with 84 points and an impressive points percentage of 87.50, winning seven of their first eight matches. South Africa occupy second place, while Sri Lanka sit third. New Zealand’s defeat leaves them fourth with a points percentage of 58.33, level with Bangladesh. India remain sixth with 52 points and a points percentage of 48.15, while England stay seventh. At the bottom end of the table, Pakistan are placed ninth with just one win from four Tests, ahead of only the West Indies. ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 Points Table

Here’s a look at the updated ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 standings following England’s first-Test victory against New Zealand.

WTC 2025-27 updated standings: New Zealand slip to fourth after defeat to England, India sixth

Manav Suthar, India's latest Test debutant, had a dream outing with the ball in the first innings of ongoing India vs Afghanistan Test. Suthar finished with 6/33 - the best figures in an innings for an Indian bowler on Test debut since Narendra Hirwani's 8/61 in 1988. Suthar also went past Ravichandran Ashwin for the best bowling figures in an innings on Test debut for India in last quarter of a century. Ashwin had taken 6/47 on his debut in 2011 against West Indies in Delhi. Thanks to Suthar's performance, Afghanistan were bundled out for a paltry 152 in the first innings in reply to India's 564/8-dec.<h2>Suthar become India's best Test debutant bowler since 1988</h2>The spinner, who had finished on 3/21 on Day 2 (Jun 7) of the Test, picked up three more wickets on day 3 (Jun 8) to enter the record books. Suthar is now part of 10 elite Indian bowlers who took five or more wickets in their debut innigs. He's also only the third left-arm orthodox spinner after Dilip Doshi and Axar Patel to take a five-for in debut Test for India. Here's the list of players with five or more wickets in an innings in debut Test for India:Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/not-ideal-england-win-test-but-skipper-ben-stokes-isn-t-happy-with-lord-s-pitch-1780892505238">'Not ideal': England win Test but skipper Ben Stokes isn't happy with Lord's pitch</a><ul><li>Narendra Hirwani - 8/61 in 1988</li><li>Manav Suthar - 6/33 in 2026</li><li>Ravi Ashwin - 6/47 in 2011</li><li>S Abid Ali - 6/55 in 1967</li><li>Dilip Doshi - 6/103 in 1979</li><li>Mohammed Shami - 5/47 in 2013</li><li>Axar Patel - 5/60 in 2021</li><li>Vaman Kumar - 5/64 in 1961</li><li>Amit Mishra - 5/71 in 2008</li><li>Mohammad Nissar - 5/93 in 1932</li></ul><h2>Suthar speaks about success on debut</h2>After the play on Day 2, Suthar was asked about his impressive performance and the spinner credited the pitch as well as backing his own strengths for the impact he made."My focus was to bowl in the right areas and back my strengths," said the spinner. He added: "There was help from the surface, so my idea was to get the landing right. My strength is to turn the ball. So that is what I tried to do. I wanted to land in consistent areas, that was my focus."

Suthar finsihed with 6/33 in his debut Test innings for India - the second best figures for an Indian bowler since Narendra Hiwarni's 8/61 against West Indies in 1988 at New Delhi. Ashwin was next best with 6/47 in 2011.

Manav Suthar, India's latest Test debutant, had a dream outing with the ball in the first innings of ongoing India vs Afghanistan Test. Suthar finished with 6/33 - the best figures in an innings for an Indian bowler on Test debut since Narendra Hirwani's 8/61 in 1988. Suthar also went past Ravichandran Ashwin for the best bowling figures in an innings on Test debut for India in last quarter of a century. Ashwin had taken 6/47 on his debut in 2011 against West Indies in Delhi. Thanks to Suthar's performance, Afghanistan were bundled out for a paltry 152 in the first innings in reply to India's 564/8-dec. Suthar become India's best Test debutant bowler since 1988 The spinner, who had finished on 3/21 on Day 2 (Jun 7) of the Test, picked up three more wickets on day 3 (Jun 8) to enter the record books. Suthar is now part of 10 elite Indian bowlers who took five or more wickets in their debut innigs. He's also only the third left-arm orthodox spinner after Dilip Doshi and Axar Patel to take a five-for in debut Test for India. Here's the list of players with five or more wickets in an innings in debut Test for India: Also Read - 'Not ideal': England win Test but skipper Ben Stokes isn't happy with Lord's pitch Narendra Hirwani - 8/61 in 1988 Manav Suthar - 6/33 in 2026 Ravi Ashwin - 6/47 in 2011 S Abid Ali - 6/55 in 1967 Dilip Doshi - 6/103 in 1979 Mohammed Shami - 5/47 in 2013 Axar Patel - 5/60 in 2021 Vaman Kumar - 5/64 in 1961 Amit Mishra - 5/71 in 2008 Mohammad Nissar - 5/93 in 1932 Suthar speaks about success on debut After the play on Day 2, Suthar was asked about his impressive performance and the spinner credited the pitch as well as backing his own strengths for the impact he made. "My focus was to bowl in the right areas and back my strengths," said the spinner. He added: "There was help from the surface, so my idea was to get the landing right. My strength is to turn the ball. So that is what I tried to do. I wanted to land in consistent areas, that was my focus."

Suthar finsihed with 6/33 in his debut Test innings for India - the second best figures for an Indian bowler since Narendra Hiwarni's 8/61 against West Indies in 1988 at New Delhi. Ashwin was next best with 6/47 in 2011.

IND vs AFG, 1st Test: Manav Suthar takes over Ashwin to become India's best Test debutant since 1988

England beat New Zealand by 115 runs in the first Test at Lord's on June 7, but the pitch used in the match did not amuse England skipper Ben Stokes. The Test, 150th at the Lord's, lasted just 166 completed overs making it the second shortest match at the ground with only 617 runs scored by both teams combined. The match would have gotten over on the second day itself after 16-wicket openig day had it not been for bad weather. Even in victory, England captain Ben Stokes was visibly unhappy, shaking his head after being dismissed for a three-ball duck in the second innings and far more vocal about the pitch after the win.<h2>What did Ben Stokes say about the Lord's pitch?</h2>England skipper Stokes did not mince his words after the match while speaking out against the Lord's pitch. Talking to the BBC, he acknowledged the win but acknowledged that the pitch won't do any good to Test cricket"From someone who loves Test cricket, is that something that will benefit Test cricket? I don't think so," he said but noted that "nobody's doing it on purpose. It's a tough job to be a groundsman.""I get asked a lot about the future of Test cricket, I get asked a lot about what we need to do to keep it growing, what we need to do to keep it such a strong format in the future. The game is played over five days and without a little bit of weather this wouldn't have finished on day four. For someone who believes Test cricket should be the best format and should never disappear, that's not ideal from that point of view."<h2>The debate on bowler-assisting pitches in Test cricket</h2>Stokes's comments have reignited a long-running debate about how much assistance pitches should offer to bowlers and where the line should be drawn. The teams have been preparing pitches which assist home bowlers to have an advantage with latest example being Pakistan. The Asian team prepared rank-turners for the three-ODI home series against Australia which they eventually won 2-1.The game, however, does not benefit clearly with such pitches as they temper with the balance of bat and ball dominace and favour one or the other, leaving a loop-sided contest to be played.

The first Test between England vs NZ was over inside three days in 166 overs - second shortest ever to be played at Lord's. England won it by 115 runs despite being all-out on 16-wicket first day of the Test.

England beat New Zealand by 115 runs in the first Test at Lord's on June 7, but the pitch used in the match did not amuse England skipper Ben Stokes. The Test, 150th at the Lord's, lasted just 166 completed overs making it the second shortest match at the ground with only 617 runs scored by both teams combined. The match would have gotten over on the second day itself after 16-wicket openig day had it not been for bad weather. Even in victory, England captain Ben Stokes was visibly unhappy, shaking his head after being dismissed for a three-ball duck in the second innings and far more vocal about the pitch after the win. What did Ben Stokes say about the Lord's pitch? England skipper Stokes did not mince his words after the match while speaking out against the Lord's pitch. Talking to the BBC, he acknowledged the win but acknowledged that the pitch won't do any good to Test cricket "From someone who loves Test cricket, is that something that will benefit Test cricket? I don't think so," he said but noted that "nobody's doing it on purpose. It's a tough job to be a groundsman." "I get asked a lot about the future of Test cricket, I get asked a lot about what we need to do to keep it growing, what we need to do to keep it such a strong format in the future. The game is played over five days and without a little bit of weather this wouldn't have finished on day four. For someone who believes Test cricket should be the best format and should never disappear, that's not ideal from that point of view." The debate on bowler-assisting pitches in Test cricket Stokes's comments have reignited a long-running debate about how much assistance pitches should offer to bowlers and where the line should be drawn. The teams have been preparing pitches which assist home bowlers to have an advantage with latest example being Pakistan. The Asian team prepared rank-turners for the three-ODI home series against Australia which they eventually won 2-1. The game, however, does not benefit clearly with such pitches as they temper with the balance of bat and ball dominace and favour one or the other, leaving a loop-sided contest to be played.

The first Test between England vs NZ was over inside three days in 166 overs - second shortest ever to be played at Lord's. England won it by 115 runs despite being all-out on 16-wicket first day of the Test.

'Not ideal': England win Test but skipper Ben Stokes isn't happy with Lord's pitch

Manav Suthar made an impressive Test debut for India during the ongoing red-ball match against Afghanistan. Bowling at the international level for the first time on Day 2 (Sunday, Jun 7) at New Chandigarh, Suthar picked up 3/21 in 15.5 overs. His performance put Afghanistan in all sorts of trouble at 113/5 in reply to India's 564/8 in the first innings. There's very much a chance that Suthar, who made his First Class debut only four years back in 2022, might end up with a five-wicket haul in his debut innings. The spinner said that his focusses on his strength of turning the ball and reaped the results for backing himself.<h2>Suthar reveals reason of debut success</h2>"My focus was to bowl in the right areas and back my strengths," said the spinner aftert the day's play. He added: "There was help from the surface, so my idea was to get the landing right. My strength is to turn the ball. So that is what I tried to do. I wanted to land in consistent areas, that was my focus."Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/atkinson-s-5-30-help-england-crush-new-zealand-in-first-test-by-115-runs-at-lord-s-take-1-0-lead-in-series-1780835164878">Atkinson's 5/30 help England beat New Zealand in 1st Test by 115 runs at Lord's</a>The spinner also revealed he had dreamt of playing for Indian during domestic cricket and how does it making him feel to finally make India debut."Had dreamt of playing for India when I started playing Ranji Trophy and domestic cricket. Thankful now."<h2>Suthar plays for which team in IPL?</h2>The spinner has played only five matches it the Indiand Premier League (IPL) and four of those came in IPL 2026 for Gujarat Titans, also captained by India Test &amp; ODI skipper Shubman Gill. Suthar has been associated with the franchise since 2024 and had played one IPL match in 2024 as well. He has taken only two wickets in the IPL so far, both of which came in 2026 for which he was retained by GT at a price of INR 30 lakh.<h2>How has Suthar peformed in domestic career?</h2>Suthar made his debut for Rajasthan in 2022 Ranji Trophy nad has taken 129 wickets since in 29 matches. His best in an innings is 8/33 along with a match best of 11/62. He has six five-wicket hauls and three 10-wicket hauls to his name so far. He is handy with the bat as well, scoring 945 Ranji trophy runs with one hundred and six fifties.Apart from it, Suthar has played 25 List A matches (50-over) and 29 T20s as well, taking 34 and 25 wickets, respectively.

Suthar picked up 3/21 in 15.5 overs in his debut Test innings for India and may very well end up taking a five-wicket haul as well. His performance helped India restrict Afghanistan at 113/5 in reply to 564/8-dec.

Manav Suthar made an impressive Test debut for India during the ongoing red-ball match against Afghanistan. Bowling at the international level for the first time on Day 2 (Sunday, Jun 7) at New Chandigarh, Suthar picked up 3/21 in 15.5 overs. His performance put Afghanistan in all sorts of trouble at 113/5 in reply to India's 564/8 in the first innings. There's very much a chance that Suthar, who made his First Class debut only four years back in 2022, might end up with a five-wicket haul in his debut innings. The spinner said that his focusses on his strength of turning the ball and reaped the results for backing himself. Suthar reveals reason of debut success "My focus was to bowl in the right areas and back my strengths," said the spinner aftert the day's play. He added: "There was help from the surface, so my idea was to get the landing right. My strength is to turn the ball. So that is what I tried to do. I wanted to land in consistent areas, that was my focus." Also Read - Atkinson's 5/30 help England beat New Zealand in 1st Test by 115 runs at Lord's The spinner also revealed he had dreamt of playing for Indian during domestic cricket and how does it making him feel to finally make India debut. "Had dreamt of playing for India when I started playing Ranji Trophy and domestic cricket. Thankful now." Suthar plays for which team in IPL? The spinner has played only five matches it the Indiand Premier League (IPL) and four of those came in IPL 2026 for Gujarat Titans, also captained by India Test & ODI skipper Shubman Gill. Suthar has been associated with the franchise since 2024 and had played one IPL match in 2024 as well. He has taken only two wickets in the IPL so far, both of which came in 2026 for which he was retained by GT at a price of INR 30 lakh. How has Suthar peformed in domestic career? Suthar made his debut for Rajasthan in 2022 Ranji Trophy nad has taken 129 wickets since in 29 matches. His best in an innings is 8/33 along with a match best of 11/62. He has six five-wicket hauls and three 10-wicket hauls to his name so far. He is handy with the bat as well, scoring 945 Ranji trophy runs with one hundred and six fifties. Apart from it, Suthar has played 25 List A matches (50-over) and 29 T20s as well, taking 34 and 25 wickets, respectively.

Suthar picked up 3/21 in 15.5 overs in his debut Test innings for India and may very well end up taking a five-wicket haul as well. His performance helped India restrict Afghanistan at 113/5 in reply to 564/8-dec.

IND vs AFG, 1st Test: Manav Suthar reveals reason for success on debut, says 'there was help from surface'

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From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, here's a look at the top five players with most runs in Women's World Cup history. This list also includes Debbie Hockley, Charlotte Edwards and Laura Wolvaardt.

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India A will tour Sri Lanka for a seven-match ODI tri-series involving Sri Lanka A and Afghanistan A from Jun 9 to Jun 21, with all fixtures, including the final, taking place at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla. The competition will follow a double round-robin structure, with each team playing the other two sides twice during the league stage. After six group matches, the top two teams in the standings will qualify for the final scheduled for Jun 21. Teams will earn two points for a victory, one point for a no-result and none for a defeat.&nbsp;Captained by Tilak Varma, India A boasts a squad packed with emerging IPL talent, however, much of the attention will be on 15-year-old sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.&nbsp;&nbsp;A tours are rarely broadcast and there were doubts about television coverage for this series. Yet Sooryavanshi’s immense popularity, after winning both the IPL 2026 Orange Cap and MVP award for Rajasthan Royals, has generated significant interest and is widely seen as a key reason for the tournament receiving broader coverage.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-2026-iran-team-told-to-enter-leave-us-on-match-days-under-strict-rule-1780804865166">FIFA 2026: Iran team told to enter &amp; leave US on match days under strict rule</a>&nbsp;Afghanistan A will be led by Imran Mir, while Sri Lanka A captain Sahan Arachchige heads a squad featuring experienced campaigners Niroshan Dickwella, Avishka Fernando and Sadeera Samarawickrama, all aiming to force their way back into the senior national setup.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-2026-iran-team-told-to-enter-leave-us-on-match-days-under-strict-rule-1780804865166">FIFA 2026: Iran team told to enter &amp; leave US on match days under strict rule</a><h3>Live-streaming details</h3>Fans in India can watch the tri-series live on the Sony Sports Network. For online viewers, live streaming will be available through the SonyLIV website and app.<h2>Series schedule</h2>

<figure class="table"><table><thead><tr><th>Date</th><th>Match</th><th>Venue</th><th>Start Time (IST)</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Jun 9, Tuesday</td><td>Sri Lanka A vs India A</td><td>Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla</td><td>10:00 AM</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 11, Thursday</td><td>Afghanistan A vs India A</td><td>Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium &nbsp;</td><td>10:00 AM</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 13, Saturday</td><td>Sri Lanka A vs Afghanistan A</td><td>Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium &nbsp;</td><td>10:00 AM</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 15, Monday</td><td>Sri Lanka A vs India A</td><td>Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium &nbsp;</td><td>10:00 AM</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 17, Wednesday</td><td>Afghanistan A vs India A</td><td>Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium &nbsp;</td><td>10:00 AM</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 19, Friday</td><td>Sri Lanka A vs Afghanistan A</td><td>Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium &nbsp;</td><td>10:00 AM</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 21, Sunday</td><td>Final: TBD vs TBD</td><td>Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium &nbsp;</td><td>10:00 AM</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

<h2>Squads</h2><h2>India A Squad</h2>Tilak Varma (Captain), Priyansh Arya, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Riyan Parag (Vice-Captain), Ayush Badoni, Nishant Sindhu, Harsh Dubey, Suryansh Shedge, Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Kumar Kushagra (WK), Vipraj Nigam, Yash Thakur, Yudhvir Singh, Anshul Kamboj and Arshad Khan<h2>Afghanistan A Squad</h2>Imran Mir (Captain), Noor Rahman (Wicketkeeper), Mohammad Ishaq (Wicketkeeper), Hassan Eisakhil, Khalid Taniwal, Ijaz Ahmadzai, Baheer Shah Mahboob, Faisal Khan Shinozada, Farmanullah Safi, Shams Ur Rahman, Khalil Gurbaz, Zahir Khan Pakteen, Faridoon Dawoodzai, Mohammad Ibrahim and Abdullah Ahmadzai<h2>Sri Lanka A Squad</h2>Niroshan Dickwella (Vice Captain and WK), Avishka Fernando, Nuwanidu Fernando, Sadeera Samarawickrama (WK), Sahan Arachchige (Captain), Ahan Wickramasinghe, Chamika Karunaratne, Wanuja Sahan, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Mohamed Shiraz, Dulaj Samuditha, Vishen Halambage, Ravindu Fernando, Chamika Gunasekara, Garuka Sanketh and Kugadas Mathulan

India A, featuring Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Tilak Varma, Priyansh Arya and Riyan Parag, will tour Sri Lanka for a tri-nation series against Sri Lanka A and Afghanistan A.

India A will tour Sri Lanka for a seven-match ODI tri-series involving Sri Lanka A and Afghanistan A from Jun 9 to Jun 21, with all fixtures, including the final, taking place at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla. The competition will follow a double round-robin structure, with each team playing the other two sides twice during the league stage. After six group matches, the top two teams in the standings will qualify for the final scheduled for Jun 21. Teams will earn two points for a victory, one point for a no-result and none for a defeat. Captained by Tilak Varma, India A boasts a squad packed with emerging IPL talent, however, much of the attention will be on 15-year-old sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. A tours are rarely broadcast and there were doubts about television coverage for this series. Yet Sooryavanshi’s immense popularity, after winning both the IPL 2026 Orange Cap and MVP award for Rajasthan Royals, has generated significant interest and is widely seen as a key reason for the tournament receiving broader coverage. Also Read - FIFA 2026: Iran team told to enter & leave US on match days under strict rule Afghanistan A will be led by Imran Mir, while Sri Lanka A captain Sahan Arachchige heads a squad featuring experienced campaigners Niroshan Dickwella, Avishka Fernando and Sadeera Samarawickrama, all aiming to force their way back into the senior national setup. Also Read - FIFA 2026: Iran team told to enter & leave US on match days under strict rule Live-streaming details Fans in India can watch the tri-series live on the Sony Sports Network. For online viewers, live streaming will be available through the SonyLIV website and app. Series schedule

India A, featuring Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Tilak Varma, Priyansh Arya and Riyan Parag, will tour Sri Lanka for a tri-nation series against Sri Lanka A and Afghanistan A.

India A Tri-Series in Sri Lanka 2026: Full schedule, venues, squads, timings & live-streaming details

BCCI (Men’s) Selection Committee chairman Ajit Agarkar said on Saturday that Jasprit Bumrah has been left out of the upcoming T20I series against Ireland and England as part of workload management and to ensure his long-term fitness for ODIs and Tests. The India pacer has been rested from the T20I tours as the team shifts focus towards ODI preparations ahead of the 2027 World Cup, although he has been named in a full-strength squad for the 2026 Asian Games cricket competition.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Bumrah is also not part of the ongoing one-off Test against Afghanistan, which began on Jun 6. Speaking at the squad announcement press conference, BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar explained that Bumrah remains a key player across formats, particularly for major events such as the ODI World Cup and the World Test Championship (WTC) cycle.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-2026-iran-team-told-to-enter-leave-us-on-match-days-under-strict-rule-1780804865166">FIFA World Cup 2026: Iran team told to enter &amp; leave US on match days under strict rule</a>&nbsp;He added that the focus is on keeping Bumrah fit for Tests and ODIs by carefully managing his workload in lower-priority series. "One-Day World Cup, obviously, like T20 World Cup, we know how important he is, plus the WTC cycle, we've still got a chance, if we play well enough over these next nine tests, this one is not part of WTC, the Afghanistan one. But if we can have Jasprit play majority of those games and still keep him fit and healthy, it's always the thing. There's a lot of T20 cricket; you can always bring him back. Asian Games, he will be there, so yeah, the main aim is to try and keep him fit for the Test and the ODI," Agarkar said. India will start their white-ball tour of Ireland and England with a two-match T20I series against Ireland, with games scheduled for Jun 26 and 28. They will then head to England for a five-match T20I series beginning on Jul 1.

India will face Ireland in a two-match T20I series in Belfast from Jun 26 to 28, before taking on England in a five-match series from Jul 1 to 11.

BCCI (Men’s) Selection Committee chairman Ajit Agarkar said on Saturday that Jasprit Bumrah has been left out of the upcoming T20I series against Ireland and England as part of workload management and to ensure his long-term fitness for ODIs and Tests. The India pacer has been rested from the T20I tours as the team shifts focus towards ODI preparations ahead of the 2027 World Cup, although he has been named in a full-strength squad for the 2026 Asian Games cricket competition. Meanwhile, Bumrah is also not part of the ongoing one-off Test against Afghanistan, which began on Jun 6. Speaking at the squad announcement press conference, BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar explained that Bumrah remains a key player across formats, particularly for major events such as the ODI World Cup and the World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. Also Read - FIFA World Cup 2026: Iran team told to enter & leave US on match days under strict rule He added that the focus is on keeping Bumrah fit for Tests and ODIs by carefully managing his workload in lower-priority series. "One-Day World Cup, obviously, like T20 World Cup, we know how important he is, plus the WTC cycle, we've still got a chance, if we play well enough over these next nine tests, this one is not part of WTC, the Afghanistan one. But if we can have Jasprit play majority of those games and still keep him fit and healthy, it's always the thing. There's a lot of T20 cricket; you can always bring him back. Asian Games, he will be there, so yeah, the main aim is to try and keep him fit for the Test and the ODI," Agarkar said. India will start their white-ball tour of Ireland and England with a two-match T20I series against Ireland, with games scheduled for Jun 26 and 28. They will then head to England for a five-match T20I series beginning on Jul 1.

India will face Ireland in a two-match T20I series in Belfast from Jun 26 to 28, before taking on England in a five-match series from Jul 1 to 11.

'Main aim is to keep him fit for Test & ODI': Agarkar on Bumrah missing Ireland, England T20I series

Rohit Sharma has shared his thoughts on the leadership transition in India’s men’s T20I team, officially confirmed on Saturday (Jun 6), with Shreyas Iyer succeeding Suryakumar Yadav as captain. Rohit expressed confidence that Shreyas would have a good time in the role, while also praising Suryakumar’s remarkable journey from a late international debut to leading India to the 2026 T20 World Cup triumph. Speaking at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium during a Mumbai T20 League fixture between Suryakumar-led Triumphs Knights MNE and SoBo Mumbai Falcons, which featured Shreyas Iyer as batter, Rohit reflected on the importance of domestic competitions in developing talent alongside the IPL.&nbsp;“Surya led the team to the World Cup, and now Shreyas has been appointed the captain," Rohit said on the broadcast. “I am sure that, with how he has captained his franchise, Mumbai, he’s going to have a good time as well. Nothing has come easy for so many of these cricketers, especially for Surya. he made his India debut at 31, if I am not wrong, so that shows he was always up for the fight. When the chance came, he wanted to grab it with both hands, and he did."&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-2026-iraq-forward-held-for-seven-hours-by-us-authorities-here-s-what-we-know-1780802263358">FIFA 2026: Iraq forward held for seven hours by US authorities - Here's what we know</a>&nbsp;After leading India to victory in the 2024 T20 World Cup, Rohit retired from the format, paving the way for Suryakumar to take over and under his leadership, India enjoyed an unbeaten run in T20I series for two years and successfully defended their world title by defeating New Zealand in the 2026 final in Ahmedabad.&nbsp;However, despite a promising start as captain, Suryakumar’s batting form dipped after 2025. His average dropped into the 20s across international cricket and the IPL, while the explosive strike rate that once made him the world’s top-ranked T20 batter also declined.&nbsp;Although he produced occasional standout performances, including a crucial half-century against the USA during the World Cup, but his overall numbers were not convincing enough for selectors to retain him as captain.

Rohit Sharma praised Suryakumar Yadav for guiding India to the 2026 T20 World Cup title and also expressed confidence in new T20I captain Shreyas Iyer, backing him to succeed based on his strong leadership in franchise cricket.

Rohit Sharma has shared his thoughts on the leadership transition in India’s men’s T20I team, officially confirmed on Saturday (Jun 6), with Shreyas Iyer succeeding Suryakumar Yadav as captain. Rohit expressed confidence that Shreyas would have a good time in the role, while also praising Suryakumar’s remarkable journey from a late international debut to leading India to the 2026 T20 World Cup triumph. Speaking at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium during a Mumbai T20 League fixture between Suryakumar-led Triumphs Knights MNE and SoBo Mumbai Falcons, which featured Shreyas Iyer as batter, Rohit reflected on the importance of domestic competitions in developing talent alongside the IPL. “Surya led the team to the World Cup, and now Shreyas has been appointed the captain," Rohit said on the broadcast. “I am sure that, with how he has captained his franchise, Mumbai, he’s going to have a good time as well. Nothing has come easy for so many of these cricketers, especially for Surya. he made his India debut at 31, if I am not wrong, so that shows he was always up for the fight. When the chance came, he wanted to grab it with both hands, and he did." Also Read - FIFA 2026: Iraq forward held for seven hours by US authorities - Here's what we know After leading India to victory in the 2024 T20 World Cup, Rohit retired from the format, paving the way for Suryakumar to take over and under his leadership, India enjoyed an unbeaten run in T20I series for two years and successfully defended their world title by defeating New Zealand in the 2026 final in Ahmedabad. However, despite a promising start as captain, Suryakumar’s batting form dipped after 2025. His average dropped into the 20s across international cricket and the IPL, while the explosive strike rate that once made him the world’s top-ranked T20 batter also declined. Although he produced occasional standout performances, including a crucial half-century against the USA during the World Cup, but his overall numbers were not convincing enough for selectors to retain him as captain.

Rohit Sharma praised Suryakumar Yadav for guiding India to the 2026 T20 World Cup title and also expressed confidence in new T20I captain Shreyas Iyer, backing him to succeed based on his strong leadership in franchise cricket.

'Nothing has come easy...': Rohit Sharma breaks silence on Suryakumar Yadav's T20 captaincy snub

Hours after being officially sacked as Team India’s T20I captain, Suryakumar Yadav had just best wishes for the newly appointed skipper, Shreyas Iyer. The BCCI selectors announced squads for the T20I series against Ireland and England starting June 26 and for the Asian Games in late September, dropping SKY. The Ajit Agarkar-led panel picked Iyer as his replacement, marking a significant shift towards the future with an aim for gold at the LA28 Games and the record fourth T20 World Cup crown Down Under.&nbsp;Speaking at the toss for Triumphs Knights MNE against SoBo Mumbai Falcons on Saturday (June 6), Suryakumar was full of praise for his fellow Mumbaikar, emphasising a historic milestone for local cricket. He said what makes him happier is that the last three Indian T20I captains have been from Mumbai (Rohit, Suryakumar and now Iyer).&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/suryakumar-yadav-t20i-run-may-be-over-but-his-captaincy-record-eclipses-ms-dhoni-rohit-sharma-virat-kohli-1780752584930">Suryakumar Yadav’s T20I run may be over, but his captaincy record eclipses Dhoni, Rohit</a> &nbsp;“Very happy for Shreyas Iyer. We played a lot of cricket for Mumbai and India together. Most importantly, three back-to-back T20I captains for India from Mumbai now, and it is a very proud moment for all of us at Mumbai cricket,” SKY said. &nbsp;Interestingly, Iyer, representing SoBo Mumbai Falcons, was benched for the fixture.<h3>SKY performs after facing India axe</h3>Out of the T20I setup, SKY, 35, found his form back during the match, hitting 48 off just 24 balls, hitting four sixes and three fours. He was the highest run-getter for his team, with the Triumphs scoring 147 for eight batting first. &nbsp;Meanwhile, it was his lean patch that forced the selectors to look beyond SKY in the T20Is. On the other hand, with Iyer proving his captaincy credentials (having led KKR to its third IPL title in 2024) and batting form for the Punjab Kings in the past two seasons, he became the selectors’ first choice. &nbsp;Iyer will lead India’s T20I squads in the UK and at the Asian Games, which also include 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.&nbsp;

Suryakumar Yadav breaks his silence hours after being sacked as India's T20 skipper, backing new captain Shreyas Iyer before smashing a blistering 24-ball 48 in the T20 Mumbai League.

Hours after being officially sacked as Team India’s T20I captain, Suryakumar Yadav had just best wishes for the newly appointed skipper, Shreyas Iyer. The BCCI selectors announced squads for the T20I series against Ireland and England starting June 26 and for the Asian Games in late September, dropping SKY. The Ajit Agarkar-led panel picked Iyer as his replacement, marking a significant shift towards the future with an aim for gold at the LA28 Games and the record fourth T20 World Cup crown Down Under. Speaking at the toss for Triumphs Knights MNE against SoBo Mumbai Falcons on Saturday (June 6), Suryakumar was full of praise for his fellow Mumbaikar, emphasising a historic milestone for local cricket. He said what makes him happier is that the last three Indian T20I captains have been from Mumbai (Rohit, Suryakumar and now Iyer). Also read | Suryakumar Yadav’s T20I run may be over, but his captaincy record eclipses Dhoni, Rohit “Very happy for Shreyas Iyer. We played a lot of cricket for Mumbai and India together. Most importantly, three back-to-back T20I captains for India from Mumbai now, and it is a very proud moment for all of us at Mumbai cricket,” SKY said. Interestingly, Iyer, representing SoBo Mumbai Falcons, was benched for the fixture. SKY performs after facing India axe Out of the T20I setup, SKY, 35, found his form back during the match, hitting 48 off just 24 balls, hitting four sixes and three fours. He was the highest run-getter for his team, with the Triumphs scoring 147 for eight batting first. Meanwhile, it was his lean patch that forced the selectors to look beyond SKY in the T20Is. On the other hand, with Iyer proving his captaincy credentials (having led KKR to its third IPL title in 2024) and batting form for the Punjab Kings in the past two seasons, he became the selectors’ first choice. Iyer will lead India’s T20I squads in the UK and at the Asian Games, which also include 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.

Suryakumar Yadav breaks his silence hours after being sacked as India's T20 skipper, backing new captain Shreyas Iyer before smashing a blistering 24-ball 48 in the T20 Mumbai League.

‘Very, very happy for Shreyas’: Sacked T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav sends classy message to new captain Iyer

BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar admitted there was not much he could do other than hand Vaibhav Sooryavanshi his maiden India call-up for the upcoming UK tour and the Asian Games. Agarkar, who chaired the selection meet on Saturday in Mumbai, added, ‘Sooryavanshi picked himself’ after his IPL 2026 exploits. The 15-year-old batting sensation broke records in only his second IPL season. Winning the Orange Cap for scoring 776 runs in 16 matches was among the five awards he won, creating history. His tally alone also helped Rajasthan Royals reach the playoffs this season.&nbsp;"I think he just has picked himself, really," Agarkar said of Sooryavanshi’s selection. "With his performances, he has almost forced us to pick him with how well he has played. For a young kid… I don't need to talk about how well he is playing. And it's not just this season. He obviously had a great start [to his IPL career] last season. &nbsp;"And to back it up for a young kid in a competition that's as competitive and has a high-pressure environment, and how explosive he can be and a game-changer that he can be. Like everyone else that has watched T20 cricket in India, we have got high hopes of him,” he added. &nbsp;Following his IPL debut last season, the then 14-year-old smashed a record 35-ball hundred against the Gujarat Titans in only his third IPL match, becoming the youngest to do so and the quickest among Indians. Even this season, he took the attack to some of the best seamers in the world, including taking the likes of Jasprit Bumrah and Mitchell Starc to the cleaners.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/suryakumar-yadav-t20i-run-may-be-over-but-his-captaincy-record-eclipses-ms-dhoni-rohit-sharma-virat-kohli-1780752584930">Suryakumar Yadav’s T20I run may be over, but his captaincy record eclipses Dhoni, Rohit</a> &nbsp;Beyond the IPL colours, he also helped India’s Under-19 side to lift an ODI World Cup trophy early this year, smashing the second-fastest hundred (in 55 balls), clobbering a six-filled 175 against England in the final. His exploits elsewhere, too, convinced the selectors and broadcasters that he is the next big thing in Indian cricket. &nbsp;"I know his age, and how young he is, and how early in his career, but two IPLs in a row [he has done well]," Agarkar said. "We know what he was doing at the Under-19 level, and that's probably perhaps a step down to what the IPL is or slightly lower [than what] senior cricket is. But we can all see what kind of talent he has. We're hopeful that if and when he gets an opportunity to actually play for the country, he shows us the same sort of ability that he's shown. &nbsp;"Obviously, there will be tougher challenges when he plays for the country, but he's shown great promise and temperament. We always deliberate because there's so much talent around, especially when it comes to T20 cricket at this point. But it tells you a lot that his performances have made us pick him, and we're very hopeful,” he added.<h3>Excitement around his selection</h3>Agarkar revealed how everyone is excited about his selection in the senior men’s team.&nbsp; &nbsp;"We're very excited with what he's doing in T20 cricket. And hopefully, you know, us as selectors or the BCCI and the coaching staff can help him push in the right direction. At this point, we're just focused on what he can bring to the T20 team, and we'll take one step at a time,” he concluded. &nbsp;Meanwhile, for now, Sooryavanshi is part of the India-A squad for the ODI tri-series, also involving Sri Lanka and Afghanistan in Dambulla, starting June 9.&nbsp;

"He just picked himself." BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar opens up on fast-tracking 15-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi into India's senior T20I squad after his record-breaking 776-run IPL season.

BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar admitted there was not much he could do other than hand Vaibhav Sooryavanshi his maiden India call-up for the upcoming UK tour and the Asian Games. Agarkar, who chaired the selection meet on Saturday in Mumbai, added, ‘Sooryavanshi picked himself’ after his IPL 2026 exploits. The 15-year-old batting sensation broke records in only his second IPL season. Winning the Orange Cap for scoring 776 runs in 16 matches was among the five awards he won, creating history. His tally alone also helped Rajasthan Royals reach the playoffs this season. "I think he just has picked himself, really," Agarkar said of Sooryavanshi’s selection. "With his performances, he has almost forced us to pick him with how well he has played. For a young kid… I don't need to talk about how well he is playing. And it's not just this season. He obviously had a great start [to his IPL career] last season. "And to back it up for a young kid in a competition that's as competitive and has a high-pressure environment, and how explosive he can be and a game-changer that he can be. Like everyone else that has watched T20 cricket in India, we have got high hopes of him,” he added. Following his IPL debut last season, the then 14-year-old smashed a record 35-ball hundred against the Gujarat Titans in only his third IPL match, becoming the youngest to do so and the quickest among Indians. Even this season, he took the attack to some of the best seamers in the world, including taking the likes of Jasprit Bumrah and Mitchell Starc to the cleaners. Also read | Suryakumar Yadav’s T20I run may be over, but his captaincy record eclipses Dhoni, Rohit Beyond the IPL colours, he also helped India’s Under-19 side to lift an ODI World Cup trophy early this year, smashing the second-fastest hundred (in 55 balls), clobbering a six-filled 175 against England in the final. His exploits elsewhere, too, convinced the selectors and broadcasters that he is the next big thing in Indian cricket. "I know his age, and how young he is, and how early in his career, but two IPLs in a row [he has done well]," Agarkar said. "We know what he was doing at the Under-19 level, and that's probably perhaps a step down to what the IPL is or slightly lower [than what] senior cricket is. But we can all see what kind of talent he has. We're hopeful that if and when he gets an opportunity to actually play for the country, he shows us the same sort of ability that he's shown. "Obviously, there will be tougher challenges when he plays for the country, but he's shown great promise and temperament. We always deliberate because there's so much talent around, especially when it comes to T20 cricket at this point. But it tells you a lot that his performances have made us pick him, and we're very hopeful,” he added. Excitement around his selection Agarkar revealed how everyone is excited about his selection in the senior men’s team. "We're very excited with what he's doing in T20 cricket. And hopefully, you know, us as selectors or the BCCI and the coaching staff can help him push in the right direction. At this point, we're just focused on what he can bring to the T20 team, and we'll take one step at a time,” he concluded. Meanwhile, for now, Sooryavanshi is part of the India-A squad for the ODI tri-series, also involving Sri Lanka and Afghanistan in Dambulla, starting June 9.

"He just picked himself." BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar opens up on fast-tracking 15-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi into India's senior T20I squad after his record-breaking 776-run IPL season.

‘Think he just picked himself’: Ajit Agarkar on 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s maiden India call-up

Team India’s SKY breached the skies to achieve greatness but fell on the other side of things as age and form caught up with him. Suryakumar Yadav, the most successful Indian T20I captain, found no place in the squads picked for the away UK tour and the Asian Games just months after leading the Men in Blue to its record third world title. While he was the most-talked-about player and captain in March after helping India defend its T20 crown, the selectors decided to replace him with Shreyas Iyer three months later.&nbsp;His time in T20Is might be up, but his legacy as a captain eclipses even the best, Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni. &nbsp;Moments after Rohit Sharma led the Indian Team to end its ICC trophy drought in 2024 in the Americas, with a thrilling win over South Africa in the final in Barbados, he decided to step aside from the format. His teammate and former captain, Virat Kohli, also followed the same path, leaving the selectors with the massive task of appointing a new leader and rebuilding the transition squad.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-squads-for-england-ireland-tour-sooryavanshi-earns-call-up-shreyas-named-new-captain-1780732332687">India squads for England &amp; Ireland tour: Sooryavanshi earns call-up, Shreyas named new captain</a> &nbsp;With not many options to choose from, the selectors handpicked India’s best T20I batter, Suryakumar Yadav, as the T20I captain.&nbsp;<h3>The SKY era begins!</h3>His appointment brought a sea of changes to the side, with specialists finding a place in the XI for the home and away tours. Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma became regulars, Ishan Kishan found his place back in the team, and Tilak Varma and Hardik Pandya continued as mainstays. All began revolving around SKY and his leadership, with Team India benefiting the most. &nbsp;Since he took over as a permanent captain, Suryakumar’s Indian team has transformed into an unbeatable unit, playing a brand of cricket that is beyond fearlessness. Under his leadership, India scored 200s for fun, even at the most challenging grounds, with its top order clobbering hundreds just like that. &nbsp;The bowling improved by leaps and bounds, with Arshdeep Singh and Jasprit Bumrah and the return of Varun Chakravarthy turning games on their heads. India's mystery spinner peaked in these two years, winning matches for India and also claiming the number one position in the ICC rankings for T20I bowlers.<h3>The final frontier</h3>Fast forward to the 2026 T20 World Cup, SKY maintained an unbeaten record as a captain in bilateral series and looked like the right man to lead India to another World Cup victory.&nbsp;Even though he failed to contribute enough with the bat at the showpiece event, his captaincy was top-notch, with the Men in Blue lifting the 2026 T20 WC trophy in Ahmedabad.&nbsp;&nbsp;However, little did he know that it would be the final time he would don the blue jersey. Although he hasn’t retired yet, his chances of returning to the T20I setup after the selection panel’s ‘eye on the future’ look bleak. Even if he doesn’t, his legacy as a batter and captain surpasses even the most talked-about skippers in Indian Cricket history.<h3>Dig into numbers</h3>To understand how good he actually was as an Indian T20I captain, here are the numbers.&nbsp;

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Captains</td><td>Matches</td><td>Won</td><td>Lost</td><td>Win Percentage</td></tr><tr><td>Suryakumar Yadav</td><td>52</td><td>42</td><td>10</td><td>80.76%</td></tr><tr><td>Rohit Sharma</td><td>62</td><td>49</td><td>12</td><td>79.03%</td></tr><tr><td>Virat Kohli</td><td>50</td><td>30</td><td>16</td><td>64.58%</td></tr><tr><td>MS Dhoni</td><td>72</td><td>41</td><td>28</td><td>59.28%</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

Suryakumar Yadav’s T20I run is over just months after a World Cup triumph. Dive into the historic stats that prove his captaincy record eclipses even MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma.

Team India’s SKY breached the skies to achieve greatness but fell on the other side of things as age and form caught up with him. Suryakumar Yadav, the most successful Indian T20I captain, found no place in the squads picked for the away UK tour and the Asian Games just months after leading the Men in Blue to its record third world title. While he was the most-talked-about player and captain in March after helping India defend its T20 crown, the selectors decided to replace him with Shreyas Iyer three months later. His time in T20Is might be up, but his legacy as a captain eclipses even the best, Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni. Moments after Rohit Sharma led the Indian Team to end its ICC trophy drought in 2024 in the Americas, with a thrilling win over South Africa in the final in Barbados, he decided to step aside from the format. His teammate and former captain, Virat Kohli, also followed the same path, leaving the selectors with the massive task of appointing a new leader and rebuilding the transition squad. Also read | India squads for England & Ireland tour: Sooryavanshi earns call-up, Shreyas named new captain With not many options to choose from, the selectors handpicked India’s best T20I batter, Suryakumar Yadav, as the T20I captain. The SKY era begins! His appointment brought a sea of changes to the side, with specialists finding a place in the XI for the home and away tours. Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma became regulars, Ishan Kishan found his place back in the team, and Tilak Varma and Hardik Pandya continued as mainstays. All began revolving around SKY and his leadership, with Team India benefiting the most. Since he took over as a permanent captain, Suryakumar’s Indian team has transformed into an unbeatable unit, playing a brand of cricket that is beyond fearlessness. Under his leadership, India scored 200s for fun, even at the most challenging grounds, with its top order clobbering hundreds just like that. The bowling improved by leaps and bounds, with Arshdeep Singh and Jasprit Bumrah and the return of Varun Chakravarthy turning games on their heads. India's mystery spinner peaked in these two years, winning matches for India and also claiming the number one position in the ICC rankings for T20I bowlers. The final frontier Fast forward to the 2026 T20 World Cup, SKY maintained an unbeaten record as a captain in bilateral series and looked like the right man to lead India to another World Cup victory. Even though he failed to contribute enough with the bat at the showpiece event, his captaincy was top-notch, with the Men in Blue lifting the 2026 T20 WC trophy in Ahmedabad. However, little did he know that it would be the final time he would don the blue jersey. Although he hasn’t retired yet, his chances of returning to the T20I setup after the selection panel’s ‘eye on the future’ look bleak. Even if he doesn’t, his legacy as a batter and captain surpasses even the most talked-about skippers in Indian Cricket history. Dig into numbers To understand how good he actually was as an Indian T20I captain, here are the numbers.

Suryakumar Yadav’s T20I run is over just months after a World Cup triumph. Dive into the historic stats that prove his captaincy record eclipses even MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma.

Suryakumar Yadav’s T20I run may be over, but his captaincy record eclipses Dhoni, Rohit

Indian Test captain Shubman Gill and opener KL Rahul scored hundreds as the hosts dominated day one of the stand-alone Test against Afghanistan in Mullanpur. Batting first after winning the toss, India survived a few early scares but lost Yashasvi Jaiswal on 24, caught behind. Sai Sudharsan, who received his coach’s backing for an extended rope at number three, added 139 runs for the second wicket before being dismissed on a well-made 81.&nbsp;Rahul, nearing his first Test century of the season, joined hands with Gill to punish Afghanistan for loose bowling and poor fielding. A 67-run partnership saw KL complete his 12th Test hundred, with the crowd at the New Chandigarh stadium cheering the seasoned opener. However, soon after, he found a fielder at the covers, leaving India 247 for three. The right-hander smashed 11 fours on his way to another memorable ton.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/all-the-best-suryakumar-yadav-breaks-silence-after-shock-t20i-ouster-india-squads-for-ireland-england-asian-games-2026-shreyas-iyer-1780745938044">’All the best': Suryakumar Yadav breaks silence after shock T20I ouster</a> &nbsp;“Yeah, I'm really happy that I could get some time in the middle and make that switch from T20 to Test cricket in a couple of days' time. And yeah, that was the most pleasing thing. But yeah, really hot, so there wasn't much time for me to feel happy or satisfied with the way I batted. I was just exhausted by the end of it,” Rahul said in a chat with the broadcasters after the day’s play. &nbsp;Gill and former vice-captain Rishabh Pant continued the wrath, with the pair putting India in the driver’s seat. Gill was quick to his fifty and made the most of the momentum to reach another Test hundred as the skipper.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Sublime from the skipper! 👌 🎥 Glimpses of <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a> Captain Shubman Gill&#39;s delightful shotmaking en route to his hundred! 👏 Updates ▶️ <a href="https://t.co/Au50EfVM30">https://t.co/Au50EfVM30</a><a href="https://x.com/hashtag/INDvAFG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvAFG</a> | <a href="https://x.com/IDFCFIRSTBank?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IDFCFIRSTBank</a> | <a href="https://x.com/ShubmanGill?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ShubmanGill</a> <a href="https://t.co/YdlpM0c0kP">pic.twitter.com/YdlpM0c0kP</a>&mdash; BCCI (@BCCI) <a href="https://x.com/BCCI/status/2063222829282427231?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 6, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Pant, on the other hand, was back in his best mode, hitting sixes for fun. In an over off Abdul Malik, Pant smashed him for three sixes, increasing his tally to 97, just one behind Chris Gayle and Tim Southee.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Into the stands... three times in one over! 🚀 Vintage Rishabh Pant on display 👊 Updates ▶️ <a href="https://t.co/Au50EfVM30">https://t.co/Au50EfVM30</a><a href="https://x.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a> | <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/INDvAFG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvAFG</a> | <a href="https://x.com/IDFCFIRSTBank?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IDFCFIRSTBank</a> | <a href="https://x.com/RishabhPant17?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RishabhPant17</a> <a href="https://t.co/rtJfeZLPdT">pic.twitter.com/rtJfeZLPdT</a>&mdash; BCCI (@BCCI) <a href="https://x.com/BCCI/status/2063212275616690509?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 6, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

After Gill completed his hundred, Pant also reached his fifty, helping India score 368 for three at stumps on day one.

Shubman Gill and KL Rahul smashed brilliant centuries as India dominated Day 1 of the Test against Afghanistan in Mullanpur, reaching 368/3 at stumps. Sai Sudharsan hit a fluid 81 while Rishabh Pant provided late fireworks. Read the full match report here.

Indian Test captain Shubman Gill and opener KL Rahul scored hundreds as the hosts dominated day one of the stand-alone Test against Afghanistan in Mullanpur. Batting first after winning the toss, India survived a few early scares but lost Yashasvi Jaiswal on 24, caught behind. Sai Sudharsan, who received his coach’s backing for an extended rope at number three, added 139 runs for the second wicket before being dismissed on a well-made 81. Rahul, nearing his first Test century of the season, joined hands with Gill to punish Afghanistan for loose bowling and poor fielding. A 67-run partnership saw KL complete his 12th Test hundred, with the crowd at the New Chandigarh stadium cheering the seasoned opener. However, soon after, he found a fielder at the covers, leaving India 247 for three. The right-hander smashed 11 fours on his way to another memorable ton. Also read| ’All the best': Suryakumar Yadav breaks silence after shock T20I ouster “Yeah, I'm really happy that I could get some time in the middle and make that switch from T20 to Test cricket in a couple of days' time. And yeah, that was the most pleasing thing. But yeah, really hot, so there wasn't much time for me to feel happy or satisfied with the way I batted. I was just exhausted by the end of it,” Rahul said in a chat with the broadcasters after the day’s play. Gill and former vice-captain Rishabh Pant continued the wrath, with the pair putting India in the driver’s seat. Gill was quick to his fifty and made the most of the momentum to reach another Test hundred as the skipper.

Shubman Gill and KL Rahul smashed brilliant centuries as India dominated Day 1 of the Test against Afghanistan in Mullanpur, reaching 368/3 at stumps. Sai Sudharsan hit a fluid 81 while Rishabh Pant provided late fireworks. Read the full match report here.

IND vs AFG Day 1: Captain Gill and KL Rahul smash centuries as India score 368/3

Suryakumar Yadav broke his silence after being axed from India's T20I squads for the away UK tour and the Asian Games, with the BCCI selectors replacing him with Shreyas Iyer. Suryakumar was the captain of the T20I side that lifted the World Cup earlier this year; however, his extended lean patch with the bat, which carried into IPL 2026 as well, led to his removal as T20I captain. The Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee named squads for the T20I series against Ireland and England, and for the Asian Games in September.&nbsp;On Saturday (Jun 6), the selectors named Iyer as the new T20I skipper, eyeing glory at the LA28 Games and the T20 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand the same year. The teen batting prodigy, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, also earned his maiden India call-up for the two series, with ace quick Jasprit Bumrah rested. Bumrah, however, returns to the full-strength team for the Asian Games in Japan.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-squad-for-asian-games-2026-shreyas-iyer-to-lead-bumrah-returns-1780735949578">India squad for Asian Games 2026: Shreyas Iyer to lead, Bumrah returns</a> &nbsp;Taking to his Instagram story, SKY posted, "Wishing this highly skilled group all the best for challenges ahead.”&nbsp; &nbsp;His message reflects his acceptance of his fate and admiration for the team picked for the T20I series.<h3>New faces, new roles, exciting times!</h3>Sooryavanshi’s selection marks a historic moment in Indian Cricket, as he could become the youngest player since the great Sachin Tendulkar to make his India debut at just 15. Sachin was 16 years and 205 days old when he made his Test debut against Pakistan in Karachi in November 1989. &nbsp;Meanwhile, on the newly appointed T20I captain, Iyer, who returned to India’s T20I side for the first time since December 2023, Agarkar said, “We have got a bit more time for the next WC, and his (Shreyas) performances as captain, having won (the IPL) with KKR and a couple of good seasons with PBKS. He was very close to always being there in the team but could not find the spot.” &nbsp;India will first tour Ireland for two T20Is on June 26 and 28 in Belfast before heading to England for five T20Is and three ODIs, starting July 1. Cricket at the Asian Games will take place from September 24 to October 3.

Suryakumar Yadav has broken his silence after being axed from India's T20I squad. Shreyas Iyer takes over as captain for the UK tour and Asian Games, while 15-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi earns a historic call-up. Read SKY's classy reaction and view the full squad details.

Suryakumar Yadav broke his silence after being axed from India's T20I squads for the away UK tour and the Asian Games, with the BCCI selectors replacing him with Shreyas Iyer. Suryakumar was the captain of the T20I side that lifted the World Cup earlier this year; however, his extended lean patch with the bat, which carried into IPL 2026 as well, led to his removal as T20I captain. The Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee named squads for the T20I series against Ireland and England, and for the Asian Games in September. On Saturday (Jun 6), the selectors named Iyer as the new T20I skipper, eyeing glory at the LA28 Games and the T20 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand the same year. The teen batting prodigy, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, also earned his maiden India call-up for the two series, with ace quick Jasprit Bumrah rested. Bumrah, however, returns to the full-strength team for the Asian Games in Japan. Also read | India squad for Asian Games 2026: Shreyas Iyer to lead, Bumrah returns Taking to his Instagram story, SKY posted, "Wishing this highly skilled group all the best for challenges ahead.” His message reflects his acceptance of his fate and admiration for the team picked for the T20I series. New faces, new roles, exciting times! Sooryavanshi’s selection marks a historic moment in Indian Cricket, as he could become the youngest player since the great Sachin Tendulkar to make his India debut at just 15. Sachin was 16 years and 205 days old when he made his Test debut against Pakistan in Karachi in November 1989. Meanwhile, on the newly appointed T20I captain, Iyer, who returned to India’s T20I side for the first time since December 2023, Agarkar said, “We have got a bit more time for the next WC, and his (Shreyas) performances as captain, having won (the IPL) with KKR and a couple of good seasons with PBKS. He was very close to always being there in the team but could not find the spot.” India will first tour Ireland for two T20Is on June 26 and 28 in Belfast before heading to England for five T20Is and three ODIs, starting July 1. Cricket at the Asian Games will take place from September 24 to October 3.

Suryakumar Yadav has broken his silence after being axed from India's T20I squad. Shreyas Iyer takes over as captain for the UK tour and Asian Games, while 15-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi earns a historic call-up. Read SKY's classy reaction and view the full squad details.

'All the best': Suryakumar Yadav breaks silence after shock T20I ouster

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