In a shocking incident in India’s domestic cricket, S Venkataraman, the Under-19 head coach of the Cricket Association of Pondicherry (CAP), was allegedly assaulted by three local cricketers on Monday (Dec 8) over their selection in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) tournament. The cricket coach suffered 20 stitches, a head injury and a fractured shoulder, all reported in a FIR lodged at Sedarapet police station, sub-inspector S Rajesh confirmed in his statement.&nbsp;“Venkataraman received 20 stitches on his forehead, but he is stable. The said players are absconding, and we are trying to track them. Further details will be revealed in due course,” S Rajesh said, as quoted by the Indian Express. &nbsp;A report in the publication also claims that the CAP administration was outright denying adequate representation for Puducherry-born cricketers in domestic matches, while also exposing how ‘outstation players’ were made to pass off as locals by using fake educational certificates and Aadhaar addresses. Shockingly, only five native cricketers have represented the state team in the Ranji Trophy since 2021. &nbsp;Responding to the report, the BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said, “The news items raise some serious allegations, and therefore the BCCI will look into the matter soon.”&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-nicholas-pooran-shocking-missed-stumping-stuns-cricket-world-ilt20-desert-vipers-1765350112670">WATCH – Nicholas Pooran’s SHOCKING missed stumping stuns cricket world</a> &nbsp;Meanwhile, in his police complaint following Monday’s attack, the cricket coach, also a former CAP secretary named three local cricketers - Karthikeyan Jayasundaram (played six matches across formats), A Aravinddaraj and S Santhosh Kumaran (both represented Puducherry in Ranji Trophy), while also dragging Bharathidasan Pondicherry Cricketers’ Forum Secretary, G Chandran, of instigating this assault on him. &nbsp;“Around 11 am on December 8, 2025, I was in the indoor nets inside the CAP complex before Pondicherry senior cricketers Karthikeyan, Aravinddaraj and Santhosh Kumaran came and began to abuse me, insisting that I was the reason for their non-selection in the SMAT (Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy) squad. While Aravinddaraj held me, Karthikeyan took the bat that Santhosh Kumaran had and attacked me with the intention of killing me. They hit me, saying Chandran had told them that they would get a chance only if they killed me,” Venkataraman said in his complaint. &nbsp;In response to Venkataraman’s accusations against Chandran, the Bharathidasan Pondicherry Cricketers’ Forum denied all allegations, saying, “Venkataraman has a documented history of several cases against him. He has often been known to behave rudely with local cricketers, using obscene language. His grudge against Chandran is also well-known, considering that we have repeatedly raised several issues within the CAP to the BCCI over the last seven years,” said Senthil Kumaran, president of the local cricketers’ forum.

The BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has also commented on the matter, saying the board will address this sooner. 

In a shocking incident in India’s domestic cricket, S Venkataraman, the Under-19 head coach of the Cricket Association of Pondicherry (CAP), was allegedly assaulted by three local cricketers on Monday (Dec 8) over their selection in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) tournament. The cricket coach suffered 20 stitches, a head injury and a fractured shoulder, all reported in a FIR lodged at Sedarapet police station, sub-inspector S Rajesh confirmed in his statement. “Venkataraman received 20 stitches on his forehead, but he is stable. The said players are absconding, and we are trying to track them. Further details will be revealed in due course,” S Rajesh said, as quoted by the Indian Express. A report in the publication also claims that the CAP administration was outright denying adequate representation for Puducherry-born cricketers in domestic matches, while also exposing how ‘outstation players’ were made to pass off as locals by using fake educational certificates and Aadhaar addresses. Shockingly, only five native cricketers have represented the state team in the Ranji Trophy since 2021. Responding to the report, the BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said, “The news items raise some serious allegations, and therefore the BCCI will look into the matter soon.” Also read | WATCH – Nicholas Pooran’s SHOCKING missed stumping stuns cricket world Meanwhile, in his police complaint following Monday’s attack, the cricket coach, also a former CAP secretary named three local cricketers - Karthikeyan Jayasundaram (played six matches across formats), A Aravinddaraj and S Santhosh Kumaran (both represented Puducherry in Ranji Trophy), while also dragging Bharathidasan Pondicherry Cricketers’ Forum Secretary, G Chandran, of instigating this assault on him. “Around 11 am on December 8, 2025, I was in the indoor nets inside the CAP complex before Pondicherry senior cricketers Karthikeyan, Aravinddaraj and Santhosh Kumaran came and began to abuse me, insisting that I was the reason for their non-selection in the SMAT (Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy) squad. While Aravinddaraj held me, Karthikeyan took the bat that Santhosh Kumaran had and attacked me with the intention of killing me. They hit me, saying Chandran had told them that they would get a chance only if they killed me,” Venkataraman said in his complaint. In response to Venkataraman’s accusations against Chandran, the Bharathidasan Pondicherry Cricketers’ Forum denied all allegations, saying, “Venkataraman has a documented history of several cases against him. He has often been known to behave rudely with local cricketers, using obscene language. His grudge against Chandran is also well-known, considering that we have repeatedly raised several issues within the CAP to the BCCI over the last seven years,” said Senthil Kumaran, president of the local cricketers’ forum.

The BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has also commented on the matter, saying the board will address this sooner.&nbsp;

Cricket coach suffers 20 stitches after players assault him over team selection

Just bowling well is not enough sometimes to pick up a wicket, as teams even use different tactics to get under a batter’s skin. During the ongoing Oval Test between India and England, something similar unfolded early on day four, which eventually favoured the touring Indian Team. The instance involved England opener Ben Duckett and his counterpart Yashasvi Jaiswal. At a time when Mohammed Siraj was turning heads with his brilliant spell with the conditions also assisting him throughout, Jaiswal tried irking Duckett with some comments, which eventually worked wonders for India, as Siraj’s fellow seamer Prasidh Krishna made the most of it, dismissing him soon after.&nbsp;Unlike how the English openers attacked the Indian quicks in the first innings, they deployed a cautious approach during the run chase. Though both openers controlled the innings late on day three, Siraj dismissing Zak Crawley on the last ball of the day broke their stand.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-shubman-gill-to-kl-rahul-top-five-indian-run-scorers-in-andersontendulkar-trophy-1754203786260">In Pics | From Shubman Gill to KL Rahul: Top five Indian run-scorers in Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy</a> &nbsp;Batting alongside his stand-in captain for this game, Ollie Pope, Duckett took his time before chasing Siraj’s seaming off cutters, only for Jaiswal to hamper his concentration with a few words. Midway into an over in the first session, Jaiswal tried getting under Duckett’s skin, with the stump mic recording the whole conversation. &nbsp;Walking closer to Duckett, Jaiswal said, “Come on, I want to see your shots. Play the sweep, reverse sweep. This is not your game,” to which the English opener replied, ‘Why should I listen to you?' &nbsp;Watch Video -&nbsp;

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That conversation, however, seemed to have irked Duckett, who later played a wrong line to edge off Krishna to the second slip, with KL Rahul completing the catch on 54. &nbsp;Siraj, on the other hand, removed Pope trapped in front of the wickets for the second time in this match, sending two of England’s top orders back in the hut.<h3>Game evenly poised at the Oval&nbsp;</h3>With five sessions and seven wickets remaining, England need another 210 runs to win the fifth Test and take the series home. Although already leading the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy (2-1), a win here in London will seal their second series win this summer after thrashing Zimbabwe in a one-off Test earlier in May. &nbsp;Joe Root (23*) and Harry Brook (38*) are currently at the crease, with England’s scorecard reading 164 for three in 38 overs.

Joe Root (23*) and Harry Brook (38*) are currently at the crease, with England’s scorecard reading 164 for three in 38 overs. 

Just bowling well is not enough sometimes to pick up a wicket, as teams even use different tactics to get under a batter’s skin. During the ongoing Oval Test between India and England, something similar unfolded early on day four, which eventually favoured the touring Indian Team. The instance involved England opener Ben Duckett and his counterpart Yashasvi Jaiswal. At a time when Mohammed Siraj was turning heads with his brilliant spell with the conditions also assisting him throughout, Jaiswal tried irking Duckett with some comments, which eventually worked wonders for India, as Siraj’s fellow seamer Prasidh Krishna made the most of it, dismissing him soon after. Unlike how the English openers attacked the Indian quicks in the first innings, they deployed a cautious approach during the run chase. Though both openers controlled the innings late on day three, Siraj dismissing Zak Crawley on the last ball of the day broke their stand. In Pics | From Shubman Gill to KL Rahul: Top five Indian run-scorers in Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Batting alongside his stand-in captain for this game, Ollie Pope, Duckett took his time before chasing Siraj’s seaming off cutters, only for Jaiswal to hamper his concentration with a few words. Midway into an over in the first session, Jaiswal tried getting under Duckett’s skin, with the stump mic recording the whole conversation. Walking closer to Duckett, Jaiswal said, “Come on, I want to see your shots. Play the sweep, reverse sweep. This is not your game,” to which the English opener replied, ‘Why should I listen to you?' Watch Video -

Joe Root (23*) and Harry Brook (38*) are currently at the crease, with England’s scorecard reading 164 for three in 38 overs.&nbsp;

Oval Test: How Jaiswal’s sledging helped India remove Ben Duckett early on day 4 – WATCH

Indian captain Shubman Gill was ready to go to war with Zak Crawley after the English opener wasted time late on day three of the Lord’s Test. Things got heated up in the last over of England’s second innings, with Crawley doing everything he could to waste time and ensure India doesn’t get another over before stumps.&nbsp;&nbsp;After he abruptly stopped Bumrah in his follow-through (on his third delivery), pointing fingers at the side screen, Gill and those standing in the slips rushed towards Crawley, giving him an earful. It got worse when Zak acted like he had injured his finger on the penultimate ball, irking Gill, who mocked him and showed indecent gestures. Although those were clear enough to convey a message to Crawley, who deliberately halted proceedings, Gill was on record telling him, ‘Grow some f*king b***s.’&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-3rd-test-out-on-100th-100-how-kl-rahul-lords-hundred-made-it-beyond-honours-board-1752330870589">Out on 100th 100! How KL Rahul’s Lord’s hundred made it beyond honours board</a>&nbsp;It was after the fifth delivery of Jasprit Bumrah’s first over that everyone got involved, forcing the on-field umpires, alongside Crawley’s partner, Ben Duckett, to jump into it to separate all involved. After Bumrah wrapped up his over, the play was called off, with Crawley briskly walking towards the pavilion, with Duckett walking alongside the Indian players, who continued to give English openers a proper drumbeat.&nbsp;Watch Video -

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<h3>Even-Steven at Lord’s</h3> It’s fair to say that India dominated day three at Lord’s. After KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant helped the team lay a foundation for the lower order to come and make merry in hot London conditions, Ravindra Jadeja and the remaining two all-rounders played for most of the day.&nbsp; &nbsp;Slow yet steady, Team India took the right steps in the winning direction, by first disallowing England from taking the game away and secondly by stretching it late to deny them any chance to score runs on the board. Though the Indian tailenders again failed to live up to any little hope everyone had from them, being able to at least equal England’s first-inning tally keeps them alive in the game. &nbsp;However, the last ten minutes were the show's highlight, with everything happening and everyone getting involved.&nbsp;&nbsp;The remaining two days promise to be a blockbuster. &nbsp;As things stand, England leads India by two runs.

Things got heated up in the last over of England’s second innings, with Crawley doing everything he could to waste time and ensure India doesn’t get another over before stumps. 

Indian captain Shubman Gill was ready to go to war with Zak Crawley after the English opener wasted time late on day three of the Lord’s Test. Things got heated up in the last over of England’s second innings, with Crawley doing everything he could to waste time and ensure India doesn’t get another over before stumps. After he abruptly stopped Bumrah in his follow-through (on his third delivery), pointing fingers at the side screen, Gill and those standing in the slips rushed towards Crawley, giving him an earful. It got worse when Zak acted like he had injured his finger on the penultimate ball, irking Gill, who mocked him and showed indecent gestures. Although those were clear enough to convey a message to Crawley, who deliberately halted proceedings, Gill was on record telling him, ‘Grow some f*king b***s.’ Also read | Out on 100th 100! How KL Rahul’s Lord’s hundred made it beyond honours board It was after the fifth delivery of Jasprit Bumrah’s first over that everyone got involved, forcing the on-field umpires, alongside Crawley’s partner, Ben Duckett, to jump into it to separate all involved. After Bumrah wrapped up his over, the play was called off, with Crawley briskly walking towards the pavilion, with Duckett walking alongside the Indian players, who continued to give English openers a proper drumbeat. Watch Video -

Things got heated up in the last over of England’s second innings, with Crawley doing everything he could to waste time and ensure India doesn’t get another over before stumps.&nbsp;

‘Grow some F**ing B***s’: Gill to Crawley after English batter wastes time late on day 3 at Lord’s – WATCH

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Cricket coach suffers 20 stitches after players assault him over team selection

Oval Test: How Jaiswal’s sledging helped India remove Duckett on day 4 – WATCH

‘Grow some Fing B*s’: Gill to Crawley late on day 3 at Lord’s – WATCH

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Cricket coach suffers 20 stitches after players assault him over team selection

Oval Test: How Jaiswal’s sledging helped India remove Duckett on day 4 – WATCH

‘Grow some F**ing B***s’: Gill to Crawley late on day 3 at Lord’s – WATCH

‘Grow some Fing B*s’: Gill to Crawley late on day 3 at Lord’s – WATCH