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The latest season of the SA20 is all set for a grand kick-off as six teams compete for the title starting from Friday (Dec 26). The opening fixture of the SA20 season will see MI Cape Town take on Durban’s Super Giants at the Newlands Stadium in Cape Town on Boxing Day. However, five other teams will look to stamp their authority during the season, so ahead of the latest campaign, here are all the details of all squads, including MI Cape Town, Sunrisers Eastern Cape, Joburg Super Kings, Pretoria Capitals, Paarl Royals and Durban's Super Giants.<h2>SA20 2026 Full Squads</h2>MI Cape Town: Trent Boult, Rashid Khan, Ryan Rickleton, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Nicholas Pooran, Rassie van der Dussen, Reeza Hendricks, Dwaine Pretorius, Tristan Luus, Jason Smith, Tom Moores, Dane Piedt, Tian van Vuuren, Dan Lategan, Tabraiz Shamsi, Karim Janat, Jacques Snyman.&nbsp;Sunrisers Eastern Cape: Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Jonny Bairstow, AM Ghazanfar, Adam Milne, Quinton de Kock, Matthew Breetzke, Anrich Nortje, Senuran Muthusamy, Patrick Kruger, Lutho Sipamla, Mitchell van Buuren, Jordan Hermann, Beyers Swanepoel, James Coles, Chris Wood, Lewis Gregory, CJ King, JP King.&nbsp;Joburg Super Kings: Faf du Plessis, Donovan Ferreira, James Vince, Akeal Hosein, Richard Gleeson, Wiaan Mulder, Nandre Burger, Prenalen Subrayen, Dian Forrester, Steve Stolk, Janco Smit, Neil Timmers, Shubham Ranjane, Brandon King, Rilee Rossouw, Rivaldo Moonsamy, Imran Tahir, Reece Topley.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-leonard-hutton-to-don-bradman-5-batters-with-highest-individual-score-in-ashes-bob-simpson-bob-cowper-ashes-2025-26-1762276944046">From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes</a>&nbsp;Pretoria Capitals: Andre Russell, Will Jacks, Sherfane Rutherford, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Dewald Brevis, Lizaad Williams, Craig Overton, Saqib Mahmood, Codi Yusuf, Connor Esterhuizen, Bryce Parsons, Gideon Peters, Junaid Dawood, Will Smeed, Meeka-eel Prince, Bayanda Majola, Wihan Lubbe, Sibonelo Makhanya.&nbsp;Paarl Royals: Lhuan-dre Pretorius, David Miller, Bjorn Fortuin, Rubin Hermann, Sikandar Raza, Mujeeb-ur-Rahman, Ottneil Baartman, Gudakesh Motie, Delano Potgieter, Kyle Verreynne, Keagan Lion-Cachet, Asa Tribe, Hardus Viljoen, Jacon Johannes Basson, Dan Lawrence, Eshan Malinga, Nqobani Mokoena, Vishen Halambage, Nqaba Peter.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-steve-smith-to-joe-root-5-active-batters-with-most-runs-in-ashes-ben-stokes-jonny-bairstow-usman-khawaja-1762275784636">From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes</a>&nbsp;Durban’s Super Giants: Noor Ahmad, Heinrich Klaasen, Sunil Narine, Jos Buttler, Kwena Maphaka, Aiden Markram, Devon Conway, Gerald Coetzee, David Bedingham, Marques Ackermann, Eathan Bosch, Andile Simelane, Tony de Zorzi, Dayyaan Galiem, Taijul Islam, Evan Jones, Gysbert Wege, David Wiese, Daryn Dupavillon.

The opening fixture of the SA20 season will see MI Cape Town take on Durban’s Super Giants at the Newlands Stadium in Cape Town on Boxing Day. 

The latest season of the SA20 is all set for a grand kick-off as six teams compete for the title starting from Friday (Dec 26). The opening fixture of the SA20 season will see MI Cape Town take on Durban’s Super Giants at the Newlands Stadium in Cape Town on Boxing Day. However, five other teams will look to stamp their authority during the season, so ahead of the latest campaign, here are all the details of all squads, including MI Cape Town, Sunrisers Eastern Cape, Joburg Super Kings, Pretoria Capitals, Paarl Royals and Durban's Super Giants. SA20 2026 Full Squads MI Cape Town: Trent Boult, Rashid Khan, Ryan Rickleton, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Nicholas Pooran, Rassie van der Dussen, Reeza Hendricks, Dwaine Pretorius, Tristan Luus, Jason Smith, Tom Moores, Dane Piedt, Tian van Vuuren, Dan Lategan, Tabraiz Shamsi, Karim Janat, Jacques Snyman. Sunrisers Eastern Cape: Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Jonny Bairstow, AM Ghazanfar, Adam Milne, Quinton de Kock, Matthew Breetzke, Anrich Nortje, Senuran Muthusamy, Patrick Kruger, Lutho Sipamla, Mitchell van Buuren, Jordan Hermann, Beyers Swanepoel, James Coles, Chris Wood, Lewis Gregory, CJ King, JP King. Joburg Super Kings: Faf du Plessis, Donovan Ferreira, James Vince, Akeal Hosein, Richard Gleeson, Wiaan Mulder, Nandre Burger, Prenalen Subrayen, Dian Forrester, Steve Stolk, Janco Smit, Neil Timmers, Shubham Ranjane, Brandon King, Rilee Rossouw, Rivaldo Moonsamy, Imran Tahir, Reece Topley. ALSO READ | From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes Pretoria Capitals: Andre Russell, Will Jacks, Sherfane Rutherford, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Dewald Brevis, Lizaad Williams, Craig Overton, Saqib Mahmood, Codi Yusuf, Connor Esterhuizen, Bryce Parsons, Gideon Peters, Junaid Dawood, Will Smeed, Meeka-eel Prince, Bayanda Majola, Wihan Lubbe, Sibonelo Makhanya. Paarl Royals: Lhuan-dre Pretorius, David Miller, Bjorn Fortuin, Rubin Hermann, Sikandar Raza, Mujeeb-ur-Rahman, Ottneil Baartman, Gudakesh Motie, Delano Potgieter, Kyle Verreynne, Keagan Lion-Cachet, Asa Tribe, Hardus Viljoen, Jacon Johannes Basson, Dan Lawrence, Eshan Malinga, Nqobani Mokoena, Vishen Halambage, Nqaba Peter. ALSO READ | From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes Durban’s Super Giants: Noor Ahmad, Heinrich Klaasen, Sunil Narine, Jos Buttler, Kwena Maphaka, Aiden Markram, Devon Conway, Gerald Coetzee, David Bedingham, Marques Ackermann, Eathan Bosch, Andile Simelane, Tony de Zorzi, Dayyaan Galiem, Taijul Islam, Evan Jones, Gysbert Wege, David Wiese, Daryn Dupavillon.

The opening fixture of the SA20 season will see MI Cape Town take on Durban’s Super Giants at the Newlands Stadium in Cape Town on Boxing Day.&nbsp;

SA20: Complete team-by-team squad breakdown ft Pretoria Capitals, Joburg Super Kings and others

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Siddarth Kaul (155), Piyush Chawla (137) - member of India's 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup winning squads, Rishi Dhawan (130), Rahul Shukla (124), and Jaydev Unadkat (122) are the bowlers with most wickets in history of the tournament.

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Siddarth Kaul (155), Piyush Chawla (137) - member of India's 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup winning squads, Rishi Dhawan (130), Rahul Shukla (124), and Jaydev Unadkat (122) are the bowlers with most wickets in history of the tournament.

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Bowlers with most wickets including a two-time World Cup winner

From Shubman Gill to KL Rahul, here's a look at the top five Indian batters with most runs in 2025. This list also includes Ravindra Jadeja, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Abhishek Sharma

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Vijay Hazare Trophy: Ankit Bawne (15) has three time as many hundreds in the tournament as Virat Kohli (5). Apart from him, Ruturaj Gaikwad (13), Mayank Agarwal (11), Robin Uthappa (11), Devdutt Padikkal (10), and Yashpal Singh (10) also feature in the list.

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Ankit Bawne (15) has three time as many hundreds in the tournament as Virat Kohli (5). Apart from him, Ruturaj Gaikwad (13), Mayank Agarwal (11), Robin Uthappa (11), Devdutt Padikkal (10), and Yashpal Singh (10) also feature in the list.

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Players with most hundreds in tournament - No. 1 has thrice as many as Kohli

Pretoria Capitals will be gearing up to end their title drought in the SA20 as they kick start their latest campaign against Joburg Super Kings on Saturday (Dec 27). Fresh with new faces and challenges, Keshav Maharaj will be tasked to lead the franchise in the fourth season as they look to conquer their maiden title. Runners-up in the inaugural edition, the team from the capital has failed to match the heights as they search for redemption in the latest season.<h2>Maharaj backs Pretoria Capitals</h2>“It is a fresh squad with 95 per cent of new players joining us, so it will be a new challenge for Pretoria Capitals in SA20. We are looking forward to the new season, which presents a new opportunity, and the franchise already has a rich history and success in the competition. So we hope that success and history can continue going forward into the new season,” Pretoria Capitals captain Maharaj spoke to WION’s Aditya Pimpale on JioStar Press Room ahead of SA20 Season 4.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-steve-smith-to-joe-root-5-active-batters-with-most-runs-in-ashes-ben-stokes-jonny-bairstow-usman-khawaja-1762275784636">From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes</a>&nbsp;In what will be a key season before the 2026 T20 World Cup, Pretoria have been boosted by the addition of players like Will Jacks, Andre Russell, Lungi Ngidi and others. They look like a strong team on paper, with Maharaj given charge of the side. Sherfane Rutherford and Will Jacks will be big weapons for the side, who will look to bounce back from a disappointing SA20 3.&nbsp;Last season, Pretoria finished fifth in the SA20 league stage, missing out on a playoff berth. During the 10-match league season, they were able to win only two matches, losing six, while four other encounters ended in no result.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-leonard-hutton-to-don-bradman-5-batters-with-highest-individual-score-in-ashes-bob-simpson-bob-cowper-ashes-2025-26-1762276944046">From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes</a><h2>Pretoria Capitals squad for SA20 squad</h2>Andre Russell, Will Jacks, Sherfane Rutherford, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Dewald Brevis, Lizaad Williams, Craig Overton, Saqib Mahmood, Codi Yusuf, Connor Esterhuizen, Bryce Parsons, Gideon Peters, Junaid Dawood, Will Smeed, Meeka-eel Prince, Bayanda Majola, Wihan Lubbe, Sibonelo Makhanya.&nbsp;Catch all the action from SA20 Season 4, December 26 2025 - January 25 2026, LIVE on JioHotstar and Star Sports Network.

In what will be a key season before the 2026 T20 World Cup, Pretoria Capitals have been boosted by the addition of players like Will Jacks, Andre Russell, Lungi Ngidi and others. 

Pretoria Capitals will be gearing up to end their title drought in the SA20 as they kick start their latest campaign against Joburg Super Kings on Saturday (Dec 27). Fresh with new faces and challenges, Keshav Maharaj will be tasked to lead the franchise in the fourth season as they look to conquer their maiden title. Runners-up in the inaugural edition, the team from the capital has failed to match the heights as they search for redemption in the latest season. Maharaj backs Pretoria Capitals “It is a fresh squad with 95 per cent of new players joining us, so it will be a new challenge for Pretoria Capitals in SA20. We are looking forward to the new season, which presents a new opportunity, and the franchise already has a rich history and success in the competition. So we hope that success and history can continue going forward into the new season,” Pretoria Capitals captain Maharaj spoke to WION’s Aditya Pimpale on JioStar Press Room ahead of SA20 Season 4. ALSO READ | From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes In what will be a key season before the 2026 T20 World Cup, Pretoria have been boosted by the addition of players like Will Jacks, Andre Russell, Lungi Ngidi and others. They look like a strong team on paper, with Maharaj given charge of the side. Sherfane Rutherford and Will Jacks will be big weapons for the side, who will look to bounce back from a disappointing SA20 3. Last season, Pretoria finished fifth in the SA20 league stage, missing out on a playoff berth. During the 10-match league season, they were able to win only two matches, losing six, while four other encounters ended in no result. ALSO READ | From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes Pretoria Capitals squad for SA20 squad Andre Russell, Will Jacks, Sherfane Rutherford, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Dewald Brevis, Lizaad Williams, Craig Overton, Saqib Mahmood, Codi Yusuf, Connor Esterhuizen, Bryce Parsons, Gideon Peters, Junaid Dawood, Will Smeed, Meeka-eel Prince, Bayanda Majola, Wihan Lubbe, Sibonelo Makhanya. Catch all the action from SA20 Season 4, December 26 2025 - January 25 2026, LIVE on JioHotstar and Star Sports Network.

In what will be a key season before the 2026 T20 World Cup, Pretoria Capitals have been boosted by the addition of players like Will Jacks, Andre Russell, Lungi Ngidi and others.&nbsp;

SA20: Keshav Maharaj backs Pretoria Capitals ahead of new season, says 'success and history can continue'

The latest season of the SA20 is all set to kick off on Boxing Day as MI Cape Town take on Durban's Super Giants in the curtain-raiser clash at the Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town. While eyes will be on all teams, one particular team will attract firm interest and that is Joburg Super Kings who will be led by Faf du Plessis. Speaking ahead of the tournament, Faf opened up on his team and has urged them to have enough in the tank to get over the line and win SA20.<h2>Joburg Super Kings to win SA20?</h2>“Last season was very disappointing by our standards. We had 7-8 injuries up until the semifinals and that’s where it became very tricky to get through. However, on a personal note, I would want the team to move forward and build from where we left off. Consistency is good, but it's not about consistency anymore. We need to build on and move into the final and give ourselves an opportunity to win a final,” Joburg Super Kings captain Du Plessis spoke to WION’s Aditya Pimpale on JioStar Press Room ahead of SA20 Season 4.&nbsp;Joburg Super Kings, sister franchise of Indian Premier League (IPL) team Chennai Super Kings (CSK), have reached the playoffs in all three seasons of SA20. However, they failed to reach the finals on all three occasions of the tournament. They remain one of the consistent teams in the SA20, but getting over the line has always been an issue.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-leonard-hutton-to-don-bradman-5-batters-with-highest-individual-score-in-ashes-bob-simpson-bob-cowper-ashes-2025-26-1762276944046">From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes</a>&nbsp;In the inaugural season of SA20, Joburg Super Kings were eliminated in the semifinal by Sunrisers Eastern Cape, having narrowly lost by 14 runs. Sunrisers Eastern Cape would later go on to win the entire tournament in the inaugural season.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-steve-smith-to-joe-root-5-active-batters-with-most-runs-in-ashes-ben-stokes-jonny-bairstow-usman-khawaja-1762275784636">From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes</a>&nbsp;In the second season, Joburg Super Kings won the Eliminator contest to reach Qualifier 2 but were undone at that stage by Durban's Super Giants, who later lost to Sunrisers Eastern Cape.&nbsp;Last season of SA20, Sunrisers Eastern Cape got the better of Joburg Super Kings in the Eliminator contest, meaning they bowed out of the playoff stage again.&nbsp;Catch all the action from SA20 Season 4, December 26 2025 - January 25 2026, LIVE on JioHotstar and Star Sports Network

Joburg Super Kings, sister franchise of Indian Premier League (IPL) team Chennai Super Kings (CSK), have reached the playoffs in all three seasons of SA20.

The latest season of the SA20 is all set to kick off on Boxing Day as MI Cape Town take on Durban's Super Giants in the curtain-raiser clash at the Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town. While eyes will be on all teams, one particular team will attract firm interest and that is Joburg Super Kings who will be led by Faf du Plessis. Speaking ahead of the tournament, Faf opened up on his team and has urged them to have enough in the tank to get over the line and win SA20. Joburg Super Kings to win SA20? “Last season was very disappointing by our standards. We had 7-8 injuries up until the semifinals and that’s where it became very tricky to get through. However, on a personal note, I would want the team to move forward and build from where we left off. Consistency is good, but it's not about consistency anymore. We need to build on and move into the final and give ourselves an opportunity to win a final,” Joburg Super Kings captain Du Plessis spoke to WION’s Aditya Pimpale on JioStar Press Room ahead of SA20 Season 4. Joburg Super Kings, sister franchise of Indian Premier League (IPL) team Chennai Super Kings (CSK), have reached the playoffs in all three seasons of SA20. However, they failed to reach the finals on all three occasions of the tournament. They remain one of the consistent teams in the SA20, but getting over the line has always been an issue. ALSO READ | From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes In the inaugural season of SA20, Joburg Super Kings were eliminated in the semifinal by Sunrisers Eastern Cape, having narrowly lost by 14 runs. Sunrisers Eastern Cape would later go on to win the entire tournament in the inaugural season. ALSO READ | From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes In the second season, Joburg Super Kings won the Eliminator contest to reach Qualifier 2 but were undone at that stage by Durban's Super Giants, who later lost to Sunrisers Eastern Cape. Last season of SA20, Sunrisers Eastern Cape got the better of Joburg Super Kings in the Eliminator contest, meaning they bowed out of the playoff stage again. Catch all the action from SA20 Season 4, December 26 2025 - January 25 2026, LIVE on JioHotstar and Star Sports Network

Joburg Super Kings, sister franchise of Indian Premier League (IPL) team Chennai Super Kings (CSK), have reached the playoffs in all three seasons of SA20.

SA20: Faf du Plessis urges Joburg Super Kings to move on from Playoff disappointments ahead of latest season

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Ankit Bawne (4,055), Dinesh Karthik (3,433), Manish Pandey (3,403), Priyank Panchal (3,395), and Mayank Agarwal (3,390) are the batters with most runs in India's premier domestic 50-over tournament.

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Ankit Bawne (4,055), Dinesh Karthik (3,433), Manish Pandey (3,403), Priyank Panchal (3,395), and Mayank Agarwal (3,390) are the batters with most runs in India's premier domestic 50-over tournament.

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Meet players with most runs. No. 1 has never played for India

Steve Smith will return to lead Australia in the fourth Ashes Test as the hosts look to end 2025 on a high, having already pocketed the series 3-0. With the traditional Boxing Day fixture set to drop curtains on the calendar year, Australia have named four pacers in the Playing XI, which includes Mitchell Starc, Scott Boland, Michael Neser and Jhye Richardson. The Boxing Day Test will be played at its traditional venue, the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), with a full house expected.<h2>Smith to captain Aussies</h2>With Pat Cummins set to miss the Boxing Day Test with an injury, Smith will lead Australia as they look maintain their 100 percent record in the World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. In the absence of Cummins, Scott Boland, Michael Neser and Jhye Richardson will carry the weight of the bowling department. Mitchell Starc, on the other hand, remains ever-present as he looks to add to his impressive tally on Boxing Day.&nbsp;The four-pace attack will come in handy as Australia also go through a phase of transition, considering they are already missing Josh Hazlewood and Cummins.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-steve-smith-to-joe-root-5-active-batters-with-most-runs-in-ashes-ben-stokes-jonny-bairstow-usman-khawaja-1762275784636">From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes</a>&nbsp;On the other hand, Smith’s return to the Playing XI also means Josh Inglis will sit out of the traditional fixture. Smith had to sit out of the third Test in Adelaide due to illness and is ready to go at the MCG. Usman Khawaja’s late resurgence with the bat also contributes to Inglis’s outcast as the veteran scored 82 runs in the first innings.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-leonard-hutton-to-don-bradman-5-batters-with-highest-individual-score-in-ashes-bob-simpson-bob-cowper-ashes-2025-26-1762276944046">From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes</a>&nbsp;England, on the flip side, have made a couple of changes to their Playing XI with Jofra Archer ruled out due to side strain and Ollie Pope dropped for poor form. The visitors have brought in Jacob Bethell and Gus Atkinson for the fourth Ashes Test.<h2>Australia XII for Boxing Day Test</h2>Travis Head, Jake Weatherald, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith (c), Usman Khawaja, Alex Carey (wk), Cameron Green, Mitchell Starc, Scott Boland, Brendan Doggett, Michael Neser, Jhye Richardson.

With the traditional Boxing Day fixture set to drop curtains on the calendar year, Australia have named four pacers in the Playing XI, which includes Mitchell Starc, Scott Boland, Michael Neser and Jhye Richardson.

Steve Smith will return to lead Australia in the fourth Ashes Test as the hosts look to end 2025 on a high, having already pocketed the series 3-0. With the traditional Boxing Day fixture set to drop curtains on the calendar year, Australia have named four pacers in the Playing XI, which includes Mitchell Starc, Scott Boland, Michael Neser and Jhye Richardson. The Boxing Day Test will be played at its traditional venue, the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), with a full house expected. Smith to captain Aussies With Pat Cummins set to miss the Boxing Day Test with an injury, Smith will lead Australia as they look maintain their 100 percent record in the World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. In the absence of Cummins, Scott Boland, Michael Neser and Jhye Richardson will carry the weight of the bowling department. Mitchell Starc, on the other hand, remains ever-present as he looks to add to his impressive tally on Boxing Day. The four-pace attack will come in handy as Australia also go through a phase of transition, considering they are already missing Josh Hazlewood and Cummins. ALSO READ | From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes On the other hand, Smith’s return to the Playing XI also means Josh Inglis will sit out of the traditional fixture. Smith had to sit out of the third Test in Adelaide due to illness and is ready to go at the MCG. Usman Khawaja’s late resurgence with the bat also contributes to Inglis’s outcast as the veteran scored 82 runs in the first innings. ALSO READ | From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes England, on the flip side, have made a couple of changes to their Playing XI with Jofra Archer ruled out due to side strain and Ollie Pope dropped for poor form. The visitors have brought in Jacob Bethell and Gus Atkinson for the fourth Ashes Test. Australia XII for Boxing Day Test Travis Head, Jake Weatherald, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith (c), Usman Khawaja, Alex Carey (wk), Cameron Green, Mitchell Starc, Scott Boland, Brendan Doggett, Michael Neser, Jhye Richardson.

With the traditional Boxing Day fixture set to drop curtains on the calendar year, Australia have named four pacers in the Playing XI, which includes Mitchell Starc, Scott Boland, Michael Neser and Jhye Richardson.

Ashes 2025-26: Steve Smith to lead in Pat Cummins's absence as Aussies name four pacers for Boxing Day Test

Indian men’s hockey vice-captain Hardik Singh has emerged as the sole nominee for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award as the list for the National Sports Awards 2025 was finalised on Wednesday (Dec 24). Alongside him, 24 sportspersons from different disciplines have been shortlisted for the Arjuna Awards, highlighting a strong mix of youth, experience, and consistent performance across sports.&nbsp;Hardik’s nomination comes as recognition of his long-standing contribution to Indian hockey. A key figure in the midfield, he has been central to India’s success in recent years. He played a vital role in India’s Olympic medal-winning campaigns at Tokyo 2021 and Paris 2024 and was also part of the squad that clinched gold at the Asia Cup earlier this year. His work rate, leadership, and ability to control the tempo of the game have made him one of India’s most reliable players.&nbsp;Also read | '<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fans-slam-bcci-for-cctv-footage-quality-uploads-of-virat-kohli-rohit-sharma-vijay-hazare-trophy-hundreds-1766593507425">Richest board and WTF...' - Fans slam BCCI for ‘CCTV footage quality’ uploads of Virat, Rohit’s VHT hundreds</a>&nbsp;Notably, no cricketer has been shortlisted for this year’s National Sports Awards. Mohammed Shami remains the last cricketer to receive the Khel Ratna, which he won in 2023.&nbsp;The selection panel met in New Delhi and carefully reviewed performances before finalising the names. The panel included Indian Olympic Association vice-president Gagan Narang, former badminton player Aparna Popat, and former hockey player MM Somaya.&nbsp;Apart from Hardik, the Arjuna Awards list features athletes from a wide range of sports such as athletics, boxing, shooting, wrestling, badminton, chess, hockey, kabaddi, and more. Young stars like chess players Divya Deshmukh and Vidit Gujrathi have found a place on the list, along with experienced names like shooter Mehuli Ghosh and wrestler Sonam Malik.&nbsp;The final awards ceremony is expected to take place later, where these athletes will be honoured for their dedication and impact on Indian sport.<h2>List of nominees</h2><ol><li>Khel Ratna: Hardik Singh (Hockey)</li><li>Arjuna Awards: Tejaswin Shankar (Athletics), Priyanka (Athletics), Narender (Boxing), Vidit Gujrathi (Chess), Divya Deshmukh (Chess), Dhanush Srikanth (Deaf Shooting), Pranati Nayak (Gymnastics), Rajkumar Pal (Hockey), Surjeet (Kabaddi), Nirmala Bhati (Kho Kho), Rudransh Khandelwal (Para Shooting), Ekta Bhyan (Para Athletics), Padmanabh Singh (Polo), Arvind Singh (Rowing), Akhil Sheoran (Shooting), Mehuli Ghosh (Shooting), Sutirtha Mukherjee (Table Tennis), Sonam Malik (Wrestling), Aarti (Yoga), Treesa Jolly (Badminton), Gayatri Gopichand (Badminton), Lalremsiami (Hockey), Mohammed Afsal (Athletics), Pooja (Kabaddi)</li></ol>

Hardik Singh is the sole nominee for the Khel Ratna at the National Sports Awards 2025, while 24 athletes from various sports have been shortlisted for the Arjuna Awards.


Indian men’s hockey vice-captain Hardik Singh has emerged as the sole nominee for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award as the list for the National Sports Awards 2025 was finalised on Wednesday (Dec 24). Alongside him, 24 sportspersons from different disciplines have been shortlisted for the Arjuna Awards, highlighting a strong mix of youth, experience, and consistent performance across sports. Hardik’s nomination comes as recognition of his long-standing contribution to Indian hockey. A key figure in the midfield, he has been central to India’s success in recent years. He played a vital role in India’s Olympic medal-winning campaigns at Tokyo 2021 and Paris 2024 and was also part of the squad that clinched gold at the Asia Cup earlier this year. His work rate, leadership, and ability to control the tempo of the game have made him one of India’s most reliable players. Also read | 'Richest board and WTF...' - Fans slam BCCI for ‘CCTV footage quality’ uploads of Virat, Rohit’s VHT hundreds Notably, no cricketer has been shortlisted for this year’s National Sports Awards. Mohammed Shami remains the last cricketer to receive the Khel Ratna, which he won in 2023. The selection panel met in New Delhi and carefully reviewed performances before finalising the names. The panel included Indian Olympic Association vice-president Gagan Narang, former badminton player Aparna Popat, and former hockey player MM Somaya. Apart from Hardik, the Arjuna Awards list features athletes from a wide range of sports such as athletics, boxing, shooting, wrestling, badminton, chess, hockey, kabaddi, and more. Young stars like chess players Divya Deshmukh and Vidit Gujrathi have found a place on the list, along with experienced names like shooter Mehuli Ghosh and wrestler Sonam Malik. The final awards ceremony is expected to take place later, where these athletes will be honoured for their dedication and impact on Indian sport. List of nominees Khel Ratna: Hardik Singh (Hockey) Arjuna Awards: Tejaswin Shankar (Athletics), Priyanka (Athletics), Narender (Boxing), Vidit Gujrathi (Chess), Divya Deshmukh (Chess), Dhanush Srikanth (Deaf Shooting), Pranati Nayak (Gymnastics), Rajkumar Pal (Hockey), Surjeet (Kabaddi), Nirmala Bhati (Kho Kho), Rudransh Khandelwal (Para Shooting), Ekta Bhyan (Para Athletics), Padmanabh Singh (Polo), Arvind Singh (Rowing), Akhil Sheoran (Shooting), Mehuli Ghosh (Shooting), Sutirtha Mukherjee (Table Tennis), Sonam Malik (Wrestling), Aarti (Yoga), Treesa Jolly (Badminton), Gayatri Gopichand (Badminton), Lalremsiami (Hockey), Mohammed Afsal (Athletics), Pooja (Kabaddi)

Hardik Singh is the sole nominee for the Khel Ratna at the National Sports Awards 2025, while 24 athletes from various sports have been shortlisted for the Arjuna Awards.

National Sports Awards 2025: Hardik Singh lone Khel Ratna nominee, 24 named for Arjuna Awards

England conceded the Ashes within 11 days Down Under, and head coach Brendon McCullum’s job is close to coming under scrutiny. Although two Tests are pending, with the Boxing Day one starting this Friday (Dec 26), and England has plenty to play for, a former Ashes winner from England, Monty Panesar, feels the tourists need a head coach who knows how to beat Australia, especially in their backyard, suggesting ex-Indian team coach Ravi Shastri’s name as McCullum’s potential replacement.&nbsp;While McCullum and Ben Stokes’ idea of Bazball fell flat in Australia, having lost the first three Tests to the ‘weakest Australian Team’ since 2010, as Stuart Broad referred to them ahead of the series, Panesar feels Shastri is one name who could replace McCullum as the new head coach, helping the Poms revive their Test cricket.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ashes-ben-stokes-vows-to-handle-ben-duckett-viral-drunk-video-episode-better-ahead-of-boxing-day-test-1766589729134">Ashes: Ben Stokes vows to handle Duckett’s ‘viral drunk video episode’ better ahead of Boxing Day Test</a> &nbsp;Considering how England’s Test cricket thrived on McCullum-Stokes partnership early during 2022-23, winning most Test series, they have lost more (13) than they have won (12) since the start of 2024, with 2025 being their least successful year. &nbsp;“You have to think: who exactly knows how to beat Australia? How do you take advantage of Australia’s weaknesses, mentally, physically, and tactically? I think Ravi Shastri should become England’s next head coach,” Panesar said, as quoted by the Indian Express. &nbsp;Speaking of Shastri, he guided India to successive overseas Test series wins Down Under - becoming the first Indian coach to do so.<h3>McCullum unsure to continue as ENG coach</h3>Since losing the third Test in Adelaide, perhaps England’s best performance thus far this series, McCullum commented on the uncertainty around his future as the Test head coach. &nbsp;“I don’t know,” McCullum said when asked whether he would still be in charge at the start of the 2026 English summer. “It’s not really up to me, is it? I’ll just keep trying to do the job, try to learn the lessons we haven’t quite got right here, and try to make some adjustments. Those questions are for someone else, not for me.” &nbsp;Meanwhile, England now has pride to play for in the final two Tests, aiming not to allow the hosts to inflict a series whitewash on them. The tourists also named their playing XI for the Boxing Day Test, making two changes, dropping Ollie Pope for Jacob Bethell and bringing in Gus Atkinson for injured Jofra Archer.

Considering how England’s Test cricket thrived on McCullum-Stokes partnership early during 2022-23, winning most Test series, they have lost more (13) than they have won (12) since the start of 2024, with 2025 being their least successful year.

England conceded the Ashes within 11 days Down Under, and head coach Brendon McCullum’s job is close to coming under scrutiny. Although two Tests are pending, with the Boxing Day one starting this Friday (Dec 26), and England has plenty to play for, a former Ashes winner from England, Monty Panesar, feels the tourists need a head coach who knows how to beat Australia, especially in their backyard, suggesting ex-Indian team coach Ravi Shastri’s name as McCullum’s potential replacement. While McCullum and Ben Stokes’ idea of Bazball fell flat in Australia, having lost the first three Tests to the ‘weakest Australian Team’ since 2010, as Stuart Broad referred to them ahead of the series, Panesar feels Shastri is one name who could replace McCullum as the new head coach, helping the Poms revive their Test cricket. Also read | Ashes: Ben Stokes vows to handle Duckett’s ‘viral drunk video episode’ better ahead of Boxing Day Test Considering how England’s Test cricket thrived on McCullum-Stokes partnership early during 2022-23, winning most Test series, they have lost more (13) than they have won (12) since the start of 2024, with 2025 being their least successful year. “You have to think: who exactly knows how to beat Australia? How do you take advantage of Australia’s weaknesses, mentally, physically, and tactically? I think Ravi Shastri should become England’s next head coach,” Panesar said, as quoted by the Indian Express. Speaking of Shastri, he guided India to successive overseas Test series wins Down Under - becoming the first Indian coach to do so. McCullum unsure to continue as ENG coach Since losing the third Test in Adelaide, perhaps England’s best performance thus far this series, McCullum commented on the uncertainty around his future as the Test head coach. “I don’t know,” McCullum said when asked whether he would still be in charge at the start of the 2026 English summer. “It’s not really up to me, is it? I’ll just keep trying to do the job, try to learn the lessons we haven’t quite got right here, and try to make some adjustments. Those questions are for someone else, not for me.” Meanwhile, England now has pride to play for in the final two Tests, aiming not to allow the hosts to inflict a series whitewash on them. The tourists also named their playing XI for the Boxing Day Test, making two changes, dropping Ollie Pope for Jacob Bethell and bringing in Gus Atkinson for injured Jofra Archer.

Considering how England’s Test cricket thrived on McCullum-Stokes partnership early during 2022-23, winning most Test series, they have lost more (13) than they have won (12) since the start of 2024, with 2025 being their least successful year.

Ashes winner Panesar suggests ex-Indian coach as McCullum’s replacement

Day one of the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy was full of top knocks, fastest hundreds, highest team totals and highest run chases, but the BCCI decided against broadcasting most of it, upsetting the fans. Although they did compensate for it by uploading highlight packages of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's hundreds, its CCTV-like footage quality (as referred to by most fans on social media) left a bad taste among the viewers, who bashed the richest cricket board on the internet.&nbsp;Virat and Rohit returned to playing this tournament for the first time in many years. While Kohli last featured in the 2009-10 season, Rohit played the tournament eight years ago (2017-18). Their comebacks, however, made headlines, as both smashed hundreds and broke several records while helping their respective teams open their accounts.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/vijay-hazare-trophy-virat-kohli-goes-past-sachin-tendulkar-rohit-sharma-equals-david-warner-tally-in-record-outing-1766578318803">Vijay Hazare Trophy: Kohli goes past Sachin, Rohit equals Warner’s tally in record outing</a> &nbsp;Kohli represented Delhi (against Andhra), while Rohit opened for Mumbai against Sikkim in Jaipur. Chasing 299, Kohli smashed a brilliant 131, breaking Sachin’s record of quickest to 16,000 runs in List-A cricket (in 330th inning, 61 fewer than Sachin’s). On the other hand, Rohit also equalled David Warner’s record of most 150s (9) in List-A cricket, with his 155 in the tournament opener. With that, he also became the second-oldest player (at 38 years and 238 days) to hit a hundred in this tournament. &nbsp;Meanwhile, the BCCI’s social media handle uploaded the highlight packages of their hundreds, but the fans were quick to respond to the video quality. While they argued that the BCCI labels itself as the richest cricket board, the quality of its videos uploaded (of this tournament) is poor, upsetting the fans, who often compare it to Cricket Australia’s video quality, which is regarded as the best on the internet. &nbsp;Check out how fans reacted to those videos uploaded by the BCCI -

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Is this CCTV footage&mdash; Elon Tiwari (@Elon_tiwari) <a href="https://twitter.com/Elon_tiwari/status/2003842871842234878?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Recorded from Nokia 6600😍 wish we were in 2025.&mdash; Aishwary Tipre (@AishTips) <a href="https://twitter.com/AishTips/status/2003847654590271505?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Kya quality hai bhai. Richest board for a reason.🥹&mdash; Rohan💫 (@rohann__45) <a href="https://twitter.com/rohann__45/status/2003831613403300246?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Kyu sharminda kar rahe ho hame ye cctv upload karke.&mdash; pointofview97 (@pointofview197) <a href="https://twitter.com/pointofview197/status/2003836647352533486?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Thank you BCCI for making us nostalgic about 80s broadcasting🙂‍↕️&mdash; Ashutosh Aryan (@ashu_motm) <a href="https://twitter.com/ashu_motm/status/2003836164277719243?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Looks like BCCI used 90s Camera for recording this video&mdash; Kapil (@kapiljaat23) <a href="https://twitter.com/kapiljaat23/status/2003827878115570031?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Warraa doordharshan 240p broadcast&mdash; non sync (@nonn_syncc) <a href="https://twitter.com/nonn_syncc/status/2003823958525980915?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Richest Board and WTF are these angles and Video Quality? Sheffield Shield lower tier games have 10× streaming quality than this&mdash; Dhruv (@being_ingenious) <a href="https://twitter.com/being_ingenious/status/2003828142117691736?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

While the fans argued that the BCCI labels itself as the richest cricket board, the quality of its videos uploaded (of this tournament) is poor, upsetting the fans, who often compare it to Cricket Australia’s video quality, which is regarded as the best on the internet.

Day one of the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy was full of top knocks, fastest hundreds, highest team totals and highest run chases, but the BCCI decided against broadcasting most of it, upsetting the fans. Although they did compensate for it by uploading highlight packages of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's hundreds, its CCTV-like footage quality (as referred to by most fans on social media) left a bad taste among the viewers, who bashed the richest cricket board on the internet. Virat and Rohit returned to playing this tournament for the first time in many years. While Kohli last featured in the 2009-10 season, Rohit played the tournament eight years ago (2017-18). Their comebacks, however, made headlines, as both smashed hundreds and broke several records while helping their respective teams open their accounts. Also read | Vijay Hazare Trophy: Kohli goes past Sachin, Rohit equals Warner’s tally in record outing Kohli represented Delhi (against Andhra), while Rohit opened for Mumbai against Sikkim in Jaipur. Chasing 299, Kohli smashed a brilliant 131, breaking Sachin’s record of quickest to 16,000 runs in List-A cricket (in 330th inning, 61 fewer than Sachin’s). On the other hand, Rohit also equalled David Warner’s record of most 150s (9) in List-A cricket, with his 155 in the tournament opener. With that, he also became the second-oldest player (at 38 years and 238 days) to hit a hundred in this tournament. Meanwhile, the BCCI’s social media handle uploaded the highlight packages of their hundreds, but the fans were quick to respond to the video quality. While they argued that the BCCI labels itself as the richest cricket board, the quality of its videos uploaded (of this tournament) is poor, upsetting the fans, who often compare it to Cricket Australia’s video quality, which is regarded as the best on the internet. Check out how fans reacted to those videos uploaded by the BCCI -

While the fans argued that the BCCI labels itself as the richest cricket board, the quality of its videos uploaded (of this tournament) is poor, upsetting the fans, who often compare it to Cricket Australia’s video quality, which is regarded as the best on the internet.

'Richest board and WTF...' - Fans slam BCCI for ‘CCTV footage quality’ uploads of Virat, Rohit’s VHT hundreds

England Test captain Ben Stokes vows to protect his team players against all unverified viral videos on the internet, which exposed his team's drunken side ahead of the Boxing Day Test. Stokes, who himself was part of several instances that made headlines for the wrong reasons throughout his career, knows its cons, as he aims to handle Ben Duckett's situation better.&nbsp;England conceded the Ashes within 12 days, and Stokes is in no position to make it further challenging for his team with two matches remaining. Following losing the third Test in Adelaide, ECB managing director Robert Key promised to probe the England team’s excessive drinking reports on their mid-series tour to Noosa. Soon after, several unverified videos surfaced on social media, one of which showed a drunken Duckett in a tense exchange with members of the public.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/temba-bavuma-breaks-silence-on-dwarf-remark-reveals-two-indian-senior-players-apologised-jasprit-bumrah-rishabh-pant-1766582894699">SA Test captain Bavuma breaks silence on ‘dwarf’ remark, reveals two senior Indian players apologised</a> &nbsp;With Duckett’s morale, the English Team and their little hopes of making any comeback in this five-match series, all in tartars, Stokes vows to handle this situation better ahead of the marquee Test at the iconic MCG starting Friday (Dec 26).&nbsp; &nbsp;"I am obviously aware of the reports and everything circulating around," Stokes said, as quoted by Sky Sports Cricket. "My main concern right now is my players, and how I handle this moment is the most important thing to me. &nbsp;"I have first-hand experience of how this can affect people, and my role as England captain is to protect my players as much as I possibly can. Supporting them and letting them know that I will be there for them through thick and thin is very, very important, and Ben Duckett knows that. &nbsp;"I've obviously reached out, spoken to him and offered my complete support throughout this. Particularly in a moment like this, where everything feels like it's on top of you,” he said.<h3>‘My role as England captain’</h3>Stokes is a man of character and has proved it countless times both on and off the field. Backing Duckett amid his drunken video episode, Stokes explained his role as team captain, which goes beyond just winning Test matches for his team. &nbsp;"My job as England captain is obviously to be out there and get results for the team, but also to try to give people the best chance of being in a mental space where they can go out there and perform,” he continued. &nbsp;Detailing his conversation with Duckett, Stokes promised to lend his support throughout, adding he did not say that just for the sake of it. &nbsp;"You know, when you go up to someone and say, 'I'm always here for you if you need five minutes'. I just reassured him that I'm not saying that for the sake of it. Just please come to me because I know what it's like. It's not a nice place to be,” the England captain added. &nbsp;Meanwhile, England announced the squad for the fourth Test in Melbourne, making two changes. They dropped out-of-form Ollie Pope and brought in Jacob Bethell, and were forced to bring in Jofra Archer’s replacement (Gus Atkinson) after the ace quick bowler got ruled out of the series.

With Duckett’s morale, the English Team and their little hopes of making any comeback in this five-match series, all in tartars, Stokes vows to handle this situation better ahead of the marquee Test at the iconic MCG starting Friday (Dec 26). 

England Test captain Ben Stokes vows to protect his team players against all unverified viral videos on the internet, which exposed his team's drunken side ahead of the Boxing Day Test. Stokes, who himself was part of several instances that made headlines for the wrong reasons throughout his career, knows its cons, as he aims to handle Ben Duckett's situation better. England conceded the Ashes within 12 days, and Stokes is in no position to make it further challenging for his team with two matches remaining. Following losing the third Test in Adelaide, ECB managing director Robert Key promised to probe the England team’s excessive drinking reports on their mid-series tour to Noosa. Soon after, several unverified videos surfaced on social media, one of which showed a drunken Duckett in a tense exchange with members of the public. Also read | SA Test captain Bavuma breaks silence on ‘dwarf’ remark, reveals two senior Indian players apologised With Duckett’s morale, the English Team and their little hopes of making any comeback in this five-match series, all in tartars, Stokes vows to handle this situation better ahead of the marquee Test at the iconic MCG starting Friday (Dec 26). "I am obviously aware of the reports and everything circulating around," Stokes said, as quoted by Sky Sports Cricket. "My main concern right now is my players, and how I handle this moment is the most important thing to me. "I have first-hand experience of how this can affect people, and my role as England captain is to protect my players as much as I possibly can. Supporting them and letting them know that I will be there for them through thick and thin is very, very important, and Ben Duckett knows that. "I've obviously reached out, spoken to him and offered my complete support throughout this. Particularly in a moment like this, where everything feels like it's on top of you,” he said. ‘My role as England captain’ Stokes is a man of character and has proved it countless times both on and off the field. Backing Duckett amid his drunken video episode, Stokes explained his role as team captain, which goes beyond just winning Test matches for his team. "My job as England captain is obviously to be out there and get results for the team, but also to try to give people the best chance of being in a mental space where they can go out there and perform,” he continued. Detailing his conversation with Duckett, Stokes promised to lend his support throughout, adding he did not say that just for the sake of it. "You know, when you go up to someone and say, 'I'm always here for you if you need five minutes'. I just reassured him that I'm not saying that for the sake of it. Just please come to me because I know what it's like. It's not a nice place to be,” the England captain added. Meanwhile, England announced the squad for the fourth Test in Melbourne, making two changes. They dropped out-of-form Ollie Pope and brought in Jacob Bethell, and were forced to bring in Jofra Archer’s replacement (Gus Atkinson) after the ace quick bowler got ruled out of the series.

With Duckett’s morale, the English Team and their little hopes of making any comeback in this five-match series, all in tartars, Stokes vows to handle this situation better ahead of the marquee Test at the iconic MCG starting Friday (Dec 26).&nbsp;

Ashes: Ben Stokes vows to handle Duckett’s ‘viral drunk video episode’ better ahead of Boxing Day Test

Vijay Hazare Trophy Elite 2025–26 kicked off with a high-scoring opening day on Wednesday (Dec 24) as the tournament saw runs flow freely across multiple venues. Indian stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma led the batting charge with commanding centuries, turning Day 1 into a proper run fest and leaving bowlers searching for answers. Big totals, gigantic hitting and elegant strokeplay defined the action as batters dominated most matches.&nbsp;Still, amid all the runs and centuries, one sharp delivery stood out and reminded everyone that even on a day ruled by the bat, bowlers can still steal the spotlight. That moment came during the Elite Group A clash between Puducherry and Tamil Nadu at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/5-wicketkeepers-with-most-dismissals-in-ipl-2025-ms-dhoni-takes-this-spot-check-others-1766582514493">5 wicketkeepers with most dismissals in IPL 2025: MS Dhoni takes THIS spot, check others</a>&nbsp;Puducherry spinner Udeshi produced a dream delivery that left Tamil Nadu batter Sai Sudharsan completely clueless. It was the first ball of the 15th over, and Sudharsan, who looked set at the crease, had no idea what was coming.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">I.C.Y.M.I Beauty 👌 Sagar Udeshi bowled a lovely delivery to dismiss Sai Sudharsan who scored a fine 48(48) 🙌 Scorecard ▶️ <a href="https://t.co/84ljCIRtN6">https://t.co/84ljCIRtN6</a><a href="https://twitter.com/IDFCFIRSTBank?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IDFCFIRSTBank</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VijayHazareTrophy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#VijayHazareTrophy</a> <a href="https://t.co/IXkyjaF0fG">pic.twitter.com/IXkyjaF0fG</a>&mdash; BCCI Domestic (@BCCIdomestic) <a href="https://twitter.com/BCCIdomestic/status/2003697909267857542?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Udeshi tossed the ball up just enough to invite the drive. Sudharsan committed forward, but the ball landed and turned sharply past the bat. Before Sudharsan could react, his stumps were shattered. Sai stood still for a moment, staring back in disbelief as the bails flew.&nbsp;Despite that moment of brilliance, the match firmly belonged to Tamil Nadu. Batting first, TN put up a strong total of 310 for 7 in their 50 overs. Their top and middle order batted with intent and control, making the most of good batting conditions and keeping the scoreboard ticking throughout the innings.In reply, Puducherry struggled to keep up with the required run rate. While there were a few resistance efforts, Tamil Nadu’s bowling attack kept striking at regular intervals. Gurjapneet Singh was the standout performer with the ball, finishing with impressive figures of 4 for 32. Puducherry were eventually bowled out for 209 in 46.5 overs, handing Tamil Nadu a comfortable 101-run victory.

Run-fest marked Day 1 of Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025–26 as Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma hit centuries, while Udeshi’s unplayable ball to Sai Sudharsan stood out in Tamil Nadu’s win.


Vijay Hazare Trophy Elite 2025–26 kicked off with a high-scoring opening day on Wednesday (Dec 24) as the tournament saw runs flow freely across multiple venues. Indian stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma led the batting charge with commanding centuries, turning Day 1 into a proper run fest and leaving bowlers searching for answers. Big totals, gigantic hitting and elegant strokeplay defined the action as batters dominated most matches. Still, amid all the runs and centuries, one sharp delivery stood out and reminded everyone that even on a day ruled by the bat, bowlers can still steal the spotlight. That moment came during the Elite Group A clash between Puducherry and Tamil Nadu at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Also read | 5 wicketkeepers with most dismissals in IPL 2025: MS Dhoni takes THIS spot, check others Puducherry spinner Udeshi produced a dream delivery that left Tamil Nadu batter Sai Sudharsan completely clueless. It was the first ball of the 15th over, and Sudharsan, who looked set at the crease, had no idea what was coming.

Run-fest marked Day 1 of Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025–26 as Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma hit centuries, while Udeshi’s unplayable ball to Sai Sudharsan stood out in Tamil Nadu’s win.

WATCH: Sagar Udeshi’s unplayable delivery rattles Sai Sudharsan’s stumps in VHT 2025–26

South African Test captain Temba Bavuma has broken his silence on the unsavoury incident involving a ‘dwarf’ remark made by ace Indian bowler Jasprit Bumrah during the concluded Test series in November. Midway through a review discussion for an LBW call on Bavuma during the first Test in Kolkata, Bumrah and keeper-batter Rishabh Pant referred to him as a dwarf, with the stump mic picking it up, and the matter getting escalated on social media. However, even before the two Indians involved were made aware of the damage done by that remark, both approached Bavuma and apologised to him after the day’s play.&nbsp;Bavuma said that although he didn’t hear what Bumrah and Pant discussed during the review discussion in the middle, he understood that something was being murmured in their native language, which he didn’t understand but had to check up with the media manager afterwards. The right-handed batter admitted letting the matter go and having no ifs about it.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/vijay-hazare-trophy-virat-kohli-goes-past-sachin-tendulkar-rohit-sharma-equals-david-warner-tally-in-record-outing-1766578318803">Vijay Hazare Trophy: Kohli goes past Sachin, Rohit equals Warner’s tally in record outing</a> &nbsp;“I know from my side, there was an incident where they said something in their language about me. At the end of the day, two senior players, Rishabh Pant and Jasprit Bumrah, came and apologised. When the apology was made, I was in the dark about what it was about; I hadn’t heard it at the time, and I needed to check in with our media manager about it. What happens on the field stays on the field, but you don’t forget what is said. You use it as fuel and motivation, but there are no grudges per se,” Bavuma wrote in a column for ‘ESPNcricinfo’.<h3>Bavuma on Conrad’s remarks</h3>The series, won by South Africa, was also marred by off-field remarks, including one made by South Africa coach Shukri Conrad, during a presser in the second Test in Guwahati. Conrad used the word ‘grovel’, leading to comparisons with Tony Grieg’s infamous comments with racist connotations during the series against the West Indies. Conard, however, apologised for his remarks later, admitting he could have used another word for that, something Bavuma also echoed. &nbsp;“Shukri also took some heat for his 'grovel' remark. I was put under pressure by the media on that side, asking me to clarify the comments that were made. I thought Shukri was the man best positioned to give context to it all. The first time I heard about it, it had that unsavoury taste to it, but I think it just reminded me how tough and competitive the Test series was and what it meant to certain individuals within the group. Shukri spoke after the ODI series and put that issue to bed. In hindsight, he said he could have chosen a better word, and I agree with him,” he said.

Bavuma-led South Africa clean-swept India on their home turf during the concluded two-match Test series in November. 

South African Test captain Temba Bavuma has broken his silence on the unsavoury incident involving a ‘dwarf’ remark made by ace Indian bowler Jasprit Bumrah during the concluded Test series in November. Midway through a review discussion for an LBW call on Bavuma during the first Test in Kolkata, Bumrah and keeper-batter Rishabh Pant referred to him as a dwarf, with the stump mic picking it up, and the matter getting escalated on social media. However, even before the two Indians involved were made aware of the damage done by that remark, both approached Bavuma and apologised to him after the day’s play. Bavuma said that although he didn’t hear what Bumrah and Pant discussed during the review discussion in the middle, he understood that something was being murmured in their native language, which he didn’t understand but had to check up with the media manager afterwards. The right-handed batter admitted letting the matter go and having no ifs about it. Also read | Vijay Hazare Trophy: Kohli goes past Sachin, Rohit equals Warner’s tally in record outing “I know from my side, there was an incident where they said something in their language about me. At the end of the day, two senior players, Rishabh Pant and Jasprit Bumrah, came and apologised. When the apology was made, I was in the dark about what it was about; I hadn’t heard it at the time, and I needed to check in with our media manager about it. What happens on the field stays on the field, but you don’t forget what is said. You use it as fuel and motivation, but there are no grudges per se,” Bavuma wrote in a column for ‘ESPNcricinfo’. Bavuma on Conrad’s remarks The series, won by South Africa, was also marred by off-field remarks, including one made by South Africa coach Shukri Conrad, during a presser in the second Test in Guwahati. Conrad used the word ‘grovel’, leading to comparisons with Tony Grieg’s infamous comments with racist connotations during the series against the West Indies. Conard, however, apologised for his remarks later, admitting he could have used another word for that, something Bavuma also echoed. “Shukri also took some heat for his 'grovel' remark. I was put under pressure by the media on that side, asking me to clarify the comments that were made. I thought Shukri was the man best positioned to give context to it all. The first time I heard about it, it had that unsavoury taste to it, but I think it just reminded me how tough and competitive the Test series was and what it meant to certain individuals within the group. Shukri spoke after the ODI series and put that issue to bed. In hindsight, he said he could have chosen a better word, and I agree with him,” he said.

Bavuma-led South Africa clean-swept India on their home turf during the concluded two-match Test series in November.&nbsp;

SA Test captain Bavuma breaks silence on ‘dwarf’ remark, reveals two senior Indian players apologised

England skipper Ben Stokes and his troops are under heavy scrutiny following their horrid Ashes 2025-26 performance in the first three Tests which they have lost. With Australia 3-0 ahead in the five-Test series, England are now looking to salvage something out of the last two Tests. The Three Lions, however, would have have to navigate the muddy waters of their break in Noosa before the third Test in Adelaide. England managing directory Rob Key has already announced a probe into the break as well as the video of a drunk Ben Duckett.<h2>Stokes wants empathy for England players</h2>Speaking ahead of the upcoming Boxing Day Test at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Stokes said to SEN Radio: "It is very gruelling and it is tough when you're here, there and everywhere. You have to deal with the emotions of being away, the scrutiny that you are under, in particular when things aren't going well… There needs to be a little bit of empathy."Also Check - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/vijay-hazare-trophy-no-stopping-ro-ko-both-kohli-and-rohit-score-blistering-hundreds-1766572844577">Vijay Hazare Trophy: No stopping RO-KO! Both Kohli and Rohit score blistering tons</a>While Stokes' demand isn't unfair, England, as a team, has failed to live up to their end of the bargain and give fans something to cheer for.<h2>England without Archer for last two Tests</h2>England's hopes of taking something out of the last two Tests took a serious hit when express pacer Jofra Archer was ruled out of the series with another injury. England are already without Mark Wood who played only the first Test on the five-match series before being ruled out with injury.Both the pacers were relied upon heavily as England looked to win their first Ashes urn in over 15 years Down Under but all that went out of the window with below par performances across first two Tests and showing up to the party too late in Adelaide.

While Stokes' demand isn't unfair, England, as a team, has failed to live up to their end of the bargain and give fans something to cheer for as they trail 0-3 in five-Test Ashes with hopes of winning the urn in Australia buried deep until the next tour Down Under.

England skipper Ben Stokes and his troops are under heavy scrutiny following their horrid Ashes 2025-26 performance in the first three Tests which they have lost. With Australia 3-0 ahead in the five-Test series, England are now looking to salvage something out of the last two Tests. The Three Lions, however, would have have to navigate the muddy waters of their break in Noosa before the third Test in Adelaide. England managing directory Rob Key has already announced a probe into the break as well as the video of a drunk Ben Duckett. Stokes wants empathy for England players Speaking ahead of the upcoming Boxing Day Test at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Stokes said to SEN Radio: "It is very gruelling and it is tough when you're here, there and everywhere. You have to deal with the emotions of being away, the scrutiny that you are under, in particular when things aren't going well… There needs to be a little bit of empathy." Also Check - Vijay Hazare Trophy: No stopping RO-KO! Both Kohli and Rohit score blistering tons While Stokes' demand isn't unfair, England, as a team, has failed to live up to their end of the bargain and give fans something to cheer for. England without Archer for last two Tests England's hopes of taking something out of the last two Tests took a serious hit when express pacer Jofra Archer was ruled out of the series with another injury. England are already without Mark Wood who played only the first Test on the five-match series before being ruled out with injury. Both the pacers were relied upon heavily as England looked to win their first Ashes urn in over 15 years Down Under but all that went out of the window with below par performances across first two Tests and showing up to the party too late in Adelaide.

While Stokes' demand isn't unfair, England, as a team, has failed to live up to their end of the bargain and give fans something to cheer for as they trail 0-3 in five-Test Ashes with hopes of winning the urn in Australia buried deep until the next tour Down Under.

Ashes 2025-26: Ben Stokes wants 'empathy' for England players amid horrid performance

Indian batting stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma had memorable outings on their returns to the Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) tournament on Wednesday (Dec 24). While both scored hundreds for their respective teams, helping them win their tournament openers, the two broke a few records. Already chasing Sachin Tendulkar’s ODI runs tally, Virat’s match-winning 131 (for Delhi against Andhra) saw him surpass Tendulkar to become the quickest to 16,000 runs in List A cricket.&nbsp;Whereas Sachin took 391 innings to reach this milestone, hitting 21,999 runs from 538 innings in 551 List A matches, of which 18,426 came from 452 ODI innings, Virat unlocked it in his 330th inning, taking 61 innings fewer than his batting idol. The batting maestro Kohli has 14,557 runs to his name in 296 ODIs.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/vijay-hazare-trophy-no-stopping-ro-ko-both-kohli-and-rohit-score-blistering-hundreds-1766572844577">Vijay Hazare Trophy: No stopping RO-KO! Both Kohli and Rohit score blistering tons</a> &nbsp;While Kohli also holds the record for being the fastest to each block of 1000 List A runs from the 10,000-mark onwards, he and Sachin are the only two Indians among the five quickest to 16,000 List A runs. The others include former West Indian opener Gordon Greenidge (422 innings), two-time World Cup-winning Australian captain Ricky Ponting (430 innings) and batting king Viv Richards (435 innings). &nbsp;Kohli, who returned to this domestic tournament for the first time since the 2009-10 season, also saw Rohit, who had last played in the 2017-18 season, score a brilliant hundred for Mumbai. The Indian opener broke several records during his outing against Sikkim in Jaipur, smashing 155 off 94 balls, including nine sixes and 18 fours, to equal former Australian opener David Warner’s tally of most 150s in List A cricket – nine. &nbsp;Upon reaching his hundred in VHT, Rohit became the second-oldest at 38 years and 238 days to achieve this milestone (in this tournament), after Anustup Majumdar, who accomplished it at 39. His record hundred helped Mumbai complete the run chase with eight wickets remaining.&nbsp; &nbsp;Meanwhile, Rohit and Kohli came off a tremendous ODI series against South Africa at home. While Rohit slammed a hundred in the decisive third ODI, helping India win the match and the series, Kohli ended up as the highest run-getter, including two hundreds and a fifty. The two will next be seen in Indian colours during the home three-match ODI series against New Zealand starting January 11 in Vadodara.&nbsp;

Virat Kohli continued his hundred-hitting spree in the domestic tournament, smashing a match-winning 131 for Delhi against Andhra Pradesh.

Indian batting stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma had memorable outings on their returns to the Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) tournament on Wednesday (Dec 24). While both scored hundreds for their respective teams, helping them win their tournament openers, the two broke a few records. Already chasing Sachin Tendulkar’s ODI runs tally, Virat’s match-winning 131 (for Delhi against Andhra) saw him surpass Tendulkar to become the quickest to 16,000 runs in List A cricket. Whereas Sachin took 391 innings to reach this milestone, hitting 21,999 runs from 538 innings in 551 List A matches, of which 18,426 came from 452 ODI innings, Virat unlocked it in his 330th inning, taking 61 innings fewer than his batting idol. The batting maestro Kohli has 14,557 runs to his name in 296 ODIs. Also read | Vijay Hazare Trophy: No stopping RO-KO! Both Kohli and Rohit score blistering tons While Kohli also holds the record for being the fastest to each block of 1000 List A runs from the 10,000-mark onwards, he and Sachin are the only two Indians among the five quickest to 16,000 List A runs. The others include former West Indian opener Gordon Greenidge (422 innings), two-time World Cup-winning Australian captain Ricky Ponting (430 innings) and batting king Viv Richards (435 innings). Kohli, who returned to this domestic tournament for the first time since the 2009-10 season, also saw Rohit, who had last played in the 2017-18 season, score a brilliant hundred for Mumbai. The Indian opener broke several records during his outing against Sikkim in Jaipur, smashing 155 off 94 balls, including nine sixes and 18 fours, to equal former Australian opener David Warner’s tally of most 150s in List A cricket – nine. Upon reaching his hundred in VHT, Rohit became the second-oldest at 38 years and 238 days to achieve this milestone (in this tournament), after Anustup Majumdar, who accomplished it at 39. His record hundred helped Mumbai complete the run chase with eight wickets remaining. Meanwhile, Rohit and Kohli came off a tremendous ODI series against South Africa at home. While Rohit slammed a hundred in the decisive third ODI, helping India win the match and the series, Kohli ended up as the highest run-getter, including two hundreds and a fifty. The two will next be seen in Indian colours during the home three-match ODI series against New Zealand starting January 11 in Vadodara.

Virat Kohli continued his hundred-hitting spree in the domestic tournament, smashing a match-winning 131 for Delhi against Andhra Pradesh.

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Kohli goes past Sachin, Rohit equals Warner’s tally in record outing

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Both, Virat Kohli (131 off 101) and Rohit Sharma (155 off 94) scored tons for Delhi and Mumbai, respectively as showed they are very much in contention for the 2027 ODI World Cup.

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Both, Virat Kohli (131 off 101) and Rohit Sharma (155 off 94) scored tons for Delhi and Mumbai, respectively as showed they are very much in contention for the 2027 ODI World Cup.

Vijay Hazare Trophy: No stopping RO-KO! Both Kohli and Rohit score blistering tons

Vaibhav Suryavanshi is definitely one of India's future stars in making and the 14-year-old batter proved that once again with his latest ton on Wednesday (Dec 24). Suryavanshi's century came in Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) 2025-26 for Bihar against Arunachal Pradesh. He scored <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/vijay-hazare-trophy-from-samson-to-jaiswal-meet-highest-individual-scorers-1766557149045">84-ball 190 which also included a 36-ball hundred</a> - making him the youngest century in all List A (50-over) cricket. The teenager hit 16 fours and 15 sixes in his innings. During the innings, he reached 150-run mark off just 64 balls - also the fastest in all List A cricket - and five balls fewer than former South Africa batter AB de Villiers.<h2>Suryavanshi's breaks AB de Villiers' record</h2>AB de Villiers had reached the 150-run mark off 64 balls during his sensational 66-ball 166 not out innings against West Indies in 2015 ODI World Cup. The Protea had reached 100-run mark off 52 balls in that innings. &nbsp;As for Suryavanshi, he took more balls than de Villiers to reach 150 from 100 but overall, his 150 came off 59 balls - five fewer than de Villiers.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/vijay-hazare-trophy-from-pathan-to-kishan-meet-players-to-hit-fastest-hundreds-1766563423652">Vijay Hazare Trophy: From Pathan to Kishan - Meet players to hit fastest hundreds</a>Another batter who features on the list is England's Jos Buttler, who had reached 150-run mark off 65 balls. Buttler's innings came against Netherlands in 2022 after he reached his 100 off just 47 balls and he finished on 162 not out off just 70 balls as England posted ODI history's highest team total - 498/4.<h2>Bihar go on rampage</h2>Thanks to Suryavanshi's innings, Bihar had a nice platform which skipper Sakibul Gani utilised completely and smashed the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/vijay-hazare-trophy-bihar-post-highest-list-a-team-total-574-after-skipper-gani-smashes-32-ball-ton-kishan-crack-33-ball-100-for-jharkhand-1766562559536">fastest Vijay Hazare Trophy ton</a> - off just 32 balls - and finished on 128 not out off 40 balls. Bihar eventually finished at 574/6 - the highest List A team total in history of the game.

Vijay Hazare Trophy: During the innings of 84-ball 190 for Bihar, Vaibhav Suryavanshi reached 150-run mark off just 64 balls - also the fastest in all List A cricket - and five balls fewer than former South Africa batter AB de Villiers.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi is definitely one of India's future stars in making and the 14-year-old batter proved that once again with his latest ton on Wednesday (Dec 24). Suryavanshi's century came in Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) 2025-26 for Bihar against Arunachal Pradesh. He scored 84-ball 190 which also included a 36-ball hundred - making him the youngest century in all List A (50-over) cricket. The teenager hit 16 fours and 15 sixes in his innings. During the innings, he reached 150-run mark off just 64 balls - also the fastest in all List A cricket - and five balls fewer than former South Africa batter AB de Villiers. Suryavanshi's breaks AB de Villiers' record AB de Villiers had reached the 150-run mark off 64 balls during his sensational 66-ball 166 not out innings against West Indies in 2015 ODI World Cup. The Protea had reached 100-run mark off 52 balls in that innings. As for Suryavanshi, he took more balls than de Villiers to reach 150 from 100 but overall, his 150 came off 59 balls - five fewer than de Villiers. Also Read - Vijay Hazare Trophy: From Pathan to Kishan - Meet players to hit fastest hundreds Another batter who features on the list is England's Jos Buttler, who had reached 150-run mark off 65 balls. Buttler's innings came against Netherlands in 2022 after he reached his 100 off just 47 balls and he finished on 162 not out off just 70 balls as England posted ODI history's highest team total - 498/4. Bihar go on rampage Thanks to Suryavanshi's innings, Bihar had a nice platform which skipper Sakibul Gani utilised completely and smashed the fastest Vijay Hazare Trophy ton - off just 32 balls - and finished on 128 not out off 40 balls. Bihar eventually finished at 574/6 - the highest List A team total in history of the game.

Vijay Hazare Trophy: During the innings of 84-ball 190 for Bihar, Vaibhav Suryavanshi reached 150-run mark off just 64 balls - also the fastest in all List A cricket - and five balls fewer than former South Africa batter AB de Villiers.

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Vaibhav Suryavanshi breaks AB de Villiers' once-in-career record with maiden List A hundred

Sakibul Gani (32 balls), Ishan Kishan (33 balls), Anmolpreet Singh (35 ball), Vaibhav Suryavanshi (36 balls), and Yusuf Pathan (40 balls) are the fastest hundred hitters in the history of Vijay Hazare Trophy - India's domestic 50-over tournament.

Sakibul Gani (32 balls), Ishan Kishan (33 balls), Anmolpreet Singh (35 ball), Vaibhav Suryavanshi (36 balls), and Yusuf Pathan (40 balls) are the fastest hundred hitters in the history of Vijay Hazare Trophy - India's domestic 50-over tournament.

Vijay Hazare Trophy: From Pathan to Kishan - Meet players to hit fastest hundreds

Bihar started India's domestic 50-ver tournament Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) campaign in some style as they posted a mammoth 574/6, thanks to two record centuries. Bihar's total is not only the highest team score in VHT history but all List A cricket, going past Tamil Nadu's 506/2 against Arunachal Pradesh in 2022. Bihar also achieved the milestone against Arunachal Pradesh on day 1 of VHT 2025-26, that is, Wednesday (Dec 24). For Bihar, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/vijay-hazare-trophy-teen-sensation-vaibhav-suryavanshi-now-youngest-to-score-a-list-a-hundred-1766555977655">Vaibhav Suryavanshi hit 84-ball 190</a> before skipper Sakibul Gani smashed 40-ball 128 including a 32-ball ton - the fastest in VHT history.<h2>Ishan Kishan joins funs too but for Jharkhand</h2>Days after earning a India call up for upcoming T20 World Cup 2026, Ishan Kishan continued to impress with a 33-ball ton in VHT for Jharkhand against Karnataka. Kishan's hundred is second fastest in VHT behind Gani's 32-ball effort and third fastest overall behind Jake Fraser-McGurk's 29-ball effort and Gani. Thanks to Kishan's 39-ball 125, Jharkhand posted 412/9 in 50 overs.Also Check - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/vijay-hazare-trophy-from-samson-to-jaiswal-meet-highest-individual-scorers-1766557149045">VHT: From Samson to Jaiswal - Meet highest individual scorers</a><h2>Batters with fastest List A hundred</h2>Jake Fraser-McGurk (Australia) - 29 balls (South Australia v Tasmania in 2023-24 season) &nbsp;Sakibul Gani (India) - 32 balls (Bihar vs Arunachal Pradesh in 2025-26 season) &nbsp;Ishan Kishan (India) - 33 Balls (Jharkhand vs Karnataka in 2025-26 season) &nbsp;Anmolpreet Singh (India) - 35 balls (Punjab v Arunachal Pradesh in 2024-25 season) &nbsp;GD Rose (England) - 36 balls (Somerset v Devon in 1990 season) &nbsp;Vaibhav Suryavanshi (India) - 36 balls (Bihar vs Arunachal in 2024-26 season)<h2>Highest team totals in List A cricket</h2>Bihar - 574/6 vs Arunachal Pradesh in 2025-26 season &nbsp;Tamil Nadu - 506/2 vs Arunachal Pradesh in 2022 &nbsp;Surrey - 496/4 vs Gloucestershire in 2007 &nbsp;Mumbai - 457/4 vs Puducherry in 2021 &nbsp;Gloucestershire - 454/3 vs Somerset in 2023&nbsp;

For Bihar (574/6), Vaibhav Suryavanshi hit 84-ball 190 before skipper Sakibul Gani smashed 40-ball 128 including a 32-ball ton - the fastest in VHT history. In another match, Ishan Kishan also hit 33-ball ton as his team posted 412/9 vs Karnataka.

Bihar started India's domestic 50-ver tournament Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) campaign in some style as they posted a mammoth 574/6, thanks to two record centuries. Bihar's total is not only the highest team score in VHT history but all List A cricket, going past Tamil Nadu's 506/2 against Arunachal Pradesh in 2022. Bihar also achieved the milestone against Arunachal Pradesh on day 1 of VHT 2025-26, that is, Wednesday (Dec 24). For Bihar, Vaibhav Suryavanshi hit 84-ball 190 before skipper Sakibul Gani smashed 40-ball 128 including a 32-ball ton - the fastest in VHT history. Ishan Kishan joins funs too but for Jharkhand Days after earning a India call up for upcoming T20 World Cup 2026, Ishan Kishan continued to impress with a 33-ball ton in VHT for Jharkhand against Karnataka. Kishan's hundred is second fastest in VHT behind Gani's 32-ball effort and third fastest overall behind Jake Fraser-McGurk's 29-ball effort and Gani. Thanks to Kishan's 39-ball 125, Jharkhand posted 412/9 in 50 overs. Also Check - VHT: From Samson to Jaiswal - Meet highest individual scorers Batters with fastest List A hundred Jake Fraser-McGurk (Australia) - 29 balls (South Australia v Tasmania in 2023-24 season) Sakibul Gani (India) - 32 balls (Bihar vs Arunachal Pradesh in 2025-26 season) Ishan Kishan (India) - 33 Balls (Jharkhand vs Karnataka in 2025-26 season) Anmolpreet Singh (India) - 35 balls (Punjab v Arunachal Pradesh in 2024-25 season) GD Rose (England) - 36 balls (Somerset v Devon in 1990 season) Vaibhav Suryavanshi (India) - 36 balls (Bihar vs Arunachal in 2024-26 season) Highest team totals in List A cricket Bihar - 574/6 vs Arunachal Pradesh in 2025-26 season Tamil Nadu - 506/2 vs Arunachal Pradesh in 2022 Surrey - 496/4 vs Gloucestershire in 2007 Mumbai - 457/4 vs Puducherry in 2021 Gloucestershire - 454/3 vs Somerset in 2023

For Bihar (574/6), Vaibhav Suryavanshi hit 84-ball 190 before skipper Sakibul Gani smashed 40-ball 128 including a 32-ball ton - the fastest in VHT history. In another match, Ishan Kishan also hit 33-ball ton as his team posted 412/9 vs Karnataka.

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Bihar post highest List A team total after skipper Gani smashes 32-ball ton; Kishan cracks 33-ball 100 for Jharkhand

Bihar (574), Tamil Nadu (506), Mumbai (457), Maharashtra (427), Bengal (426), and Punjab (426) are some of the highest team scores in Vijay Hazare Trophy history - India's premier domestic 50-over tournament.

Bihar (574), Tamil Nadu (506), Mumbai (457), Maharashtra (427), Bengal (426), and Punjab (426) are some of the highest team scores in Vijay Hazare Trophy history - India's premier domestic 50-over tournament.

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Bihar break all records as they nearly touch 600 - Check highest team scores

England announced their Playing XI for the fourth Ashes Test as they made a couple of changes to the side that was beaten in Adelaide. In an announcement made on Wednesday (Dec 24), England dropped Ollie Pope while Jofra Archer was ruled out of the remainder of the series. The visitors have roped in Jacob Bethell and Gus Atkinson, and despite a controversial viral video circulating, Ben Duckett has retained his place in the Playing XI.<h2>England announce Playing XI</h2>Having already lost the Ashes 3-0, England made two changes to the Playing XI that lost to Australia on Sunday. With Pope failing to impress, the English team management has decided to axe Pope, with Bethell getting an opportunity. The English batter has been in poor form and is yet to score a half-century against Australia across 16 innings and has been dropped for the second consecutive Ashes tour.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-steve-smith-to-joe-root-5-active-batters-with-most-runs-in-ashes-ben-stokes-jonny-bairstow-usman-khawaja-1762275784636">From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes</a>&nbsp;He captained England at the end of their home series against India earlier this year in Stokes' absence but was replaced as vice-captain before this series and has managed just 125 runs in his six innings, at an average of 20.83.&nbsp;On the other hand, Atkinson is drafted into the Playing XI at the expense of Archer, who has been ruled out of the remainder of the series. He will be returning to the UK next week and will be assessed in order to be fit for the T20 World Cup, which starts in India and Sri Lanka on February 7. Archer had a scan in Melbourne earlier this week, having complained about side strain after the Brisbane Test.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-leonard-hutton-to-don-bradman-5-batters-with-highest-individual-score-in-ashes-bob-simpson-bob-cowper-ashes-2025-26-1762276944046">From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes</a><h2>England Playing XI for Boxing Day Test</h2>Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Jacob Bethell, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (capt), Jamie Smith (wk), Will Jacks, Gus Atkinson, Matthew Potts, Josh Tongue.

In an announcement, England dropped Ollie Pope while Jofra Archer was ruled out of the remainder of the series. The visitors have roped in Jacob Bethell and Gus Atkinson, and despite a controversial viral video circulating, Ben Duckett has retained his place in the Playing XI.

England announced their Playing XI for the fourth Ashes Test as they made a couple of changes to the side that was beaten in Adelaide. In an announcement made on Wednesday (Dec 24), England dropped Ollie Pope while Jofra Archer was ruled out of the remainder of the series. The visitors have roped in Jacob Bethell and Gus Atkinson, and despite a controversial viral video circulating, Ben Duckett has retained his place in the Playing XI. England announce Playing XI Having already lost the Ashes 3-0, England made two changes to the Playing XI that lost to Australia on Sunday. With Pope failing to impress, the English team management has decided to axe Pope, with Bethell getting an opportunity. The English batter has been in poor form and is yet to score a half-century against Australia across 16 innings and has been dropped for the second consecutive Ashes tour. ALSO READ | From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes He captained England at the end of their home series against India earlier this year in Stokes' absence but was replaced as vice-captain before this series and has managed just 125 runs in his six innings, at an average of 20.83. On the other hand, Atkinson is drafted into the Playing XI at the expense of Archer, who has been ruled out of the remainder of the series. He will be returning to the UK next week and will be assessed in order to be fit for the T20 World Cup, which starts in India and Sri Lanka on February 7. Archer had a scan in Melbourne earlier this week, having complained about side strain after the Brisbane Test. ALSO READ | From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes England Playing XI for Boxing Day Test Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Jacob Bethell, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (capt), Jamie Smith (wk), Will Jacks, Gus Atkinson, Matthew Potts, Josh Tongue.

In an announcement, England dropped Ollie Pope while Jofra Archer was ruled out of the remainder of the series. The visitors have roped in Jacob Bethell and Gus Atkinson, and despite a controversial viral video circulating, Ben Duckett has retained his place in the Playing XI.

Ashes: England make two changes for Boxing Day Test; Ollie Pope dropped

Narayan Jagadeesan (277), Prithvi Shaw (227 NO), Ruturaj Gaikwad (220 NO), Sanju Samson (212 NO), Yashasvi Jaiswal (203), Karn Kaushal (202), Samarth Vyas (202), and Vaibhav Suryavanshi (190) are some of the highest indivudal scorers in Vijay Hazare Trophy history.

Narayan Jagadeesan (277), Prithvi Shaw (227 NO), Ruturaj Gaikwad (220 NO), Sanju Samson (212 NO), Yashasvi Jaiswal (203), Karn Kaushal (202), Samarth Vyas (202), and Vaibhav Suryavanshi (190) are some of the highest individual scorers in Vijay Hazare Trophy history.

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India's teen sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi continued to uphold his reputation of hitting centuries - this time in the country's domestic 50-over tournament Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) for Bihar against Arunachal Pradesh. Suryavanshi scored a 36-ball ton on Wednesday (Dec 24) to become the youngest centurion in men's List A cricket across the world at the age of 14 years 272 days. His ton is also the second fastest by in the tournament behind Anmolpreet Singh's 35-ball effort in the last season of VHT for Punjab against Arunachal Pradesh.<h2>Suryavanshi does it again - another century</h2>Suryavanshi's hundred in the VHT is first of his career in 50-over format. He already has three tons in T20 format and has a highest score of 93 in 12 innings of eight First Class matches played. Suryavanshi kept going even after his century, which eventually ended 10 runs short of what would have been a double ton. Vaibhav, however, took only 84 balls to score 190 runs. His innings also included 16 fours and 15 sixes and the runs came at an strike rate of 226. Thanks to his sensational innings, Bihar were 272/2 in 29 overs.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-nz-santner-bracewell-to-lead-as-black-caps-announce-odi-and-t20i-squads-for-india-tour-1766507897147">Santner, Bracewell to lead as NZ announce ODI and T20I squads for India tour</a><h2>Batters with fastest List A hundred</h2>Jake Fraser-McGurk (Australia) - 29 balls (South Australia v Tasmania in 2023-24 season) &nbsp;Anmolpreet Singh (India) - 35 balls (Punjab v Arunachal Pradesh in 2024-25 season) &nbsp;GD Rose (England) - 36 balls (Somerset v Devon in 1990 season) &nbsp;Vaibhav Suryavanshi (India) - 36 balls (Bihar vs Arunachal in 2024-26 season) &nbsp;Rovman Powell (West Indies) - 38 balls (Jamaica v Leeward Islands in 2019-20 season)&nbsp;Apart from the above batters, there are some players as well who has scored fastest tons in ODIs which are also counted in List A cricket. Here are some of those players:&nbsp;AB de Villiers (South Africa) - 31 balls vs West Indies in 2015 &nbsp;Corey Anderson (New Zealand) - 36 balls vs West Indies in 2014 &nbsp;Shahid Afridi (Pakistan) - 37 balls vs Sri Lanka in 1996&nbsp;

Suryavanshi's hundred in the VHT is first of his career in 50-over format. He already has three tons in T20 format and has a highest score of 93 in 12 innings of eight First Class matches played.

India's teen sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi continued to uphold his reputation of hitting centuries - this time in the country's domestic 50-over tournament Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) for Bihar against Arunachal Pradesh. Suryavanshi scored a 36-ball ton on Wednesday (Dec 24) to become the youngest centurion in men's List A cricket across the world at the age of 14 years 272 days. His ton is also the second fastest by in the tournament behind Anmolpreet Singh's 35-ball effort in the last season of VHT for Punjab against Arunachal Pradesh. Suryavanshi does it again - another century Suryavanshi's hundred in the VHT is first of his career in 50-over format. He already has three tons in T20 format and has a highest score of 93 in 12 innings of eight First Class matches played. Suryavanshi kept going even after his century, which eventually ended 10 runs short of what would have been a double ton. Vaibhav, however, took only 84 balls to score 190 runs. His innings also included 16 fours and 15 sixes and the runs came at an strike rate of 226. Thanks to his sensational innings, Bihar were 272/2 in 29 overs. Also Read - Santner, Bracewell to lead as NZ announce ODI and T20I squads for India tour Batters with fastest List A hundred Jake Fraser-McGurk (Australia) - 29 balls (South Australia v Tasmania in 2023-24 season) Anmolpreet Singh (India) - 35 balls (Punjab v Arunachal Pradesh in 2024-25 season) GD Rose (England) - 36 balls (Somerset v Devon in 1990 season) Vaibhav Suryavanshi (India) - 36 balls (Bihar vs Arunachal in 2024-26 season) Rovman Powell (West Indies) - 38 balls (Jamaica v Leeward Islands in 2019-20 season) Apart from the above batters, there are some players as well who has scored fastest tons in ODIs which are also counted in List A cricket. Here are some of those players: AB de Villiers (South Africa) - 31 balls vs West Indies in 2015 Corey Anderson (New Zealand) - 36 balls vs West Indies in 2014 Shahid Afridi (Pakistan) - 37 balls vs Sri Lanka in 1996

Suryavanshi's hundred in the VHT is first of his career in 50-over format. He already has three tons in T20 format and has a highest score of 93 in 12 innings of eight First Class matches played.

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Teen sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi now youngest to score a List A hundred

India's star duo Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma returned to the domestic white-ball circuit on Wednesday (Dec 24) as they were named in the Playing XI of their respective Vijay Hazare Trophy contests. Virat was named in the Delhi Playing XI against Andhra Pradesh, while Rohit took the field against Sikkim for Mumbai. The duo is set to be a star attraction for the tournament, considering they keep their hopes alive of representing India in the 2027 ODI World Cup.<h2>Virat, Rohit return to VHT</h2>Having played a pivotal role in India’s ODI series win against South Africa in December, both Virat and Rohit returned to feature in the domestic circuit for their respective teams. Rohit was in action for Mumbai against Sikkim at Jaipur’s Sawai Mansingh Stadium, while Virat’s Delhi was in action against Andhra Pradesh at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1 in Bengaluru.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-leonard-hutton-to-don-bradman-5-batters-with-highest-individual-score-in-ashes-bob-simpson-bob-cowper-ashes-2025-26-1762276944046">From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes</a>&nbsp;The calendar year has been nothing short of drama for Ro-Ko, who announced their retirement from the Test format in May. Rohit was sensationally dropped from the Sydney Test despite being the captain, meaning his last Test for India came in December 2024. For Virat, his last Test came in Sydney before calling time on an illustrious career.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-steve-smith-to-joe-root-5-active-batters-with-most-runs-in-ashes-ben-stokes-jonny-bairstow-usman-khawaja-1762275784636">From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes</a>&nbsp;However, the duo continued to represent India in ODIs and were successful in helping the Men in Blue win the Champions Trophy. They would return to the ODI set-up after eight months when India toured Australia. While Virat had a shaky return, he made amends with a fifty against the Aussies before scoring back-to-back tons against South Africa, followed by another unbeaten fifty.&nbsp;With less than two years to go for the 2027 ODI World Cup, both players will be looking forward to proving their doubters wrong and helping India win the tournament.

Virat was named in the Delhi Playing XI against Andhra Pradesh, while Rohit took the field against Sikkim for Mumbai. The duo is set to be a star attraction for the tournament, considering they keep their hopes alive of representing India in the 2027 ODI World Cup.

India's star duo Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma returned to the domestic white-ball circuit on Wednesday (Dec 24) as they were named in the Playing XI of their respective Vijay Hazare Trophy contests. Virat was named in the Delhi Playing XI against Andhra Pradesh, while Rohit took the field against Sikkim for Mumbai. The duo is set to be a star attraction for the tournament, considering they keep their hopes alive of representing India in the 2027 ODI World Cup. Virat, Rohit return to VHT Having played a pivotal role in India’s ODI series win against South Africa in December, both Virat and Rohit returned to feature in the domestic circuit for their respective teams. Rohit was in action for Mumbai against Sikkim at Jaipur’s Sawai Mansingh Stadium, while Virat’s Delhi was in action against Andhra Pradesh at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1 in Bengaluru. ALSO READ | From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes The calendar year has been nothing short of drama for Ro-Ko, who announced their retirement from the Test format in May. Rohit was sensationally dropped from the Sydney Test despite being the captain, meaning his last Test for India came in December 2024. For Virat, his last Test came in Sydney before calling time on an illustrious career. ALSO READ | From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes However, the duo continued to represent India in ODIs and were successful in helping the Men in Blue win the Champions Trophy. They would return to the ODI set-up after eight months when India toured Australia. While Virat had a shaky return, he made amends with a fifty against the Aussies before scoring back-to-back tons against South Africa, followed by another unbeaten fifty. With less than two years to go for the 2027 ODI World Cup, both players will be looking forward to proving their doubters wrong and helping India win the tournament.

Virat was named in the Delhi Playing XI against Andhra Pradesh, while Rohit took the field against Sikkim for Mumbai. The duo is set to be a star attraction for the tournament, considering they keep their hopes alive of representing India in the 2027 ODI World Cup.

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The England cricket team is set for another embarrassing moment and this time it is away from the cricket field. Just days after losing the Ashes in an eventful 11-day mishap, a video of England opener Ben Duckett has gone viral. The video has made rounds and the England Cricket Board is now investigating the matter as they try to fix the team ahead of the all-important Boxing Day Test.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">What is this behaviour from Ben Duckett😭😭. He was completely out of his mind after drinking a lot. Disappointing Attitude. We need to be serious. <a href="https://t.co/KVsCbv73jX">pic.twitter.com/KVsCbv73jX</a>&mdash; Aryan Goel (@Aryan42832Goel) <a href="https://twitter.com/Aryan42832Goel/status/2003411462237348278?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Duckett in trouble?</h2>In a viral video making rounds, Duckett is spotted at the Sunshine Coast resort town, which came after England lost to Australia by eight wickets in Brisbane. The video has gone viral within a week after England were beaten in the Adelaide Test, which also saw them lose the Ashes 3-0. In the video, the England opener is spotted as unstable, prompting angry reactions from fans.&nbsp;It is also reported that the four days in Noosa, which the ECB stressed was not a holiday, had been organised a year in advance by head coach Brendon McCullum, who believed it would refresh the players. A number of the squad leaned into the time-off, with no training scheduled during this period.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-steve-smith-to-joe-root-5-active-batters-with-most-runs-in-ashes-ben-stokes-jonny-bairstow-usman-khawaja-1762275784636">From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes</a><h2>ECB launches probe</h2>A statement from the ECB read: "We are aware of content circulating on social media."We have high expectations for behaviour, accepting that players are often under intense levels of scrutiny, with established processes that we follow when conduct falls below expectations. We also support players who need assistance.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-leonard-hutton-to-don-bradman-5-batters-with-highest-individual-score-in-ashes-bob-simpson-bob-cowper-ashes-2025-26-1762276944046">From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes</a>&nbsp;"We will not comment further at this stage while we establish the facts."&nbsp;It will now be interesting to see what action the ECB could take against the cricketer, who could be in hot water with the management, with less than 48 hours remaining for the start of the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne.

Just days after losing the Ashes in an eventful 11-day mishap, a video of England opener Ben Duckett has gone viral. The video has made rounds and the England Cricket Board is now investigating the matter as they try to fix the team ahead of the all-important Boxing Day Test.

The England cricket team is set for another embarrassing moment and this time it is away from the cricket field. Just days after losing the Ashes in an eventful 11-day mishap, a video of England opener Ben Duckett has gone viral. The video has made rounds and the England Cricket Board is now investigating the matter as they try to fix the team ahead of the all-important Boxing Day Test.

Just days after losing the Ashes in an eventful 11-day mishap, a video of England opener Ben Duckett has gone viral. The video has made rounds and the England Cricket Board is now investigating the matter as they try to fix the team ahead of the all-important Boxing Day Test.

Watch: England cricketer Ben Duckett spotted drunk in viral video, ECB launches investigation

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