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Shreyas Iyer named India's T20I captain, teen prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi earns maiden India call-up

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has appointed Shreyas Iyer as the new captain of the Indian T20I side for the upcoming white-ball assignments against Ireland and England. The announcement came on Saturday, as the board unveiled squads for the tour of England and Ireland, as well as the Asian Games 2026 campaign. The notable inclusion in the squad is teenage batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. The young sensation has been rewarded…

Jun 6, 2026

IND vs AFG, one-off Test: India decide to bat, hand debut to Suthar

India decided to bat after winning the toss in their one-off Test match against Afghanistan on Saturday in New Chandigarh. The match is special for Rajasthan all-rounder Manav Suthar, who has earned his maiden Test cap after impressive domestic performances. His inclusion will strengthen India’s spin and lower-order depth. The rest of the Indian XI features no major surprises. At the top of the order, B Sai Sudharsan, KL Rahul and Yashasvi…

Jun 6, 2026

India, Afghanistan prepare to resume Test rivalry

Following a great deal of time away from the red-ball cricket, India are set to return to Test cricket as they face Afghanistan in a one-off encounter beginning Saturday in New Chandigarh. India will look to seek momentum after their last appearance in whites ended in disappointment. Their home series defeat against South Africa in November had come as a big setback, complicating their hopes of reaching the World Test Championship final.…

Jun 5, 2026

"Wish he was in high school": Pat Cummins lauds Sooryavanshi

Teenage star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi enjoyed a greatly successful Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, plundering 776 runs at a strike rate of 237.30, involving a century and five half-centuries. The fearless kid remained in scorching form throughout the season, slamming the fastest century of the season and taking on the world-class bowlers with ease. He also starred in the Eliminator against SRH, which is captained by Pat Cummins, with an exceptional 97…

Jun 5, 2026

Shaheen Afridi defends spin-friendly pitches

Pakistan registered victory in the three-match ODI series against Australia , securing a 2-1 win after a tense final match at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium. Despite Pakistan claiming the series, the nature of the pitches used across all three matches has triggered a widespread discussion. Pakistan opted for spin-friendly surfaces in both Rawalpindi and Lahore, rolling out the pitches that heavily favoured spin bowlers. These pitches appeared to…

Jun 5, 2026

Shreyas Iyer set to be India's T20I captain

Shreyas Iyer is likely to be appointed as India's new T20I captain for the upcoming T20I tour of Ireland and England. Iyer will take over leadership responsibilities from Suryakumar Yadav , with the management building the side for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and the T20 World Cup scheduled to be held in Australia and New Zealand, according to ESPNcricinfo. Suryakumar's recent performances have not been upto standards, having managed only 242 runs from nine innings at the…

Jun 5, 2026

KS Bharat calls time on international career

Indian wicketkeeper-batter KS Bharat has announced his retirement from international cricket. Bharat shared the news through his social media account, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to represent India. "With a proud heart and a sense of gratitude, I announce my retirement from international cricket. To play for my country has been the greatest honour of my life. This journey of mine has demanded great resilience and strength, but the honour to represent…

Jun 5, 2026

Virat Kohli to miss Afghanistan ODIs

Batting star Virat Kohli is reportedly expected to miss the upcoming ODI series against Afghanistan following a hamstring injury. No concrete update has been provided on his recovery, but the star batter will likely be out of action throughout the series. Recently, Virat Kohli was in sensational form in the IPL 2026, blasting 675 runs across 16 matches, including one hundred and five fifties. He was also instrumental in helping RCB win their…

Jun 4, 2026

"Great ambassador after Virat Kohli": Former Indian cricketer lauds Shubman Gill

After enjoying an exciting IPL 2026 season, Indian players are turning their attention back to international cricket, and their first assignment is the one-off Test against Afghanistan in Mohali, slated to get underway on June 6. India head into the series as clear favourites, but the match has huge implications, with India looking to restore confidence and consistency after a difficult period in the longest format. Their recent performances have brought…

Jun 4, 2026

PAK vs AUS, 3rd ODI: Pakistan, Australia meet each other with ODI series on the line

In an eye-catching conclusion to the ODI series, Pakistan and Australia are preparing to lock horns in the third and final match in Lahore on Thursday. The series is levelled at 1-1, making this clash a mouth-watering decider, with Australia riding high on success. Pakistan made an impressive start to the series in Rawalpindi, securing a thumping five-wicket victory in the opening ODI. However, Australia responded emphatically in the second match, bouncing…

Jun 4, 2026

Bangladesh unveil squad for Australia ODIs, Mosaddek Hossain makes comeback

Bangladesh have revealed a largely unchanged squad for the first two ODIs of their upcoming home series against Australia , with matches scheduled in Dhaka later this month. The three-match series will begin on June 9, followed by the second ODI on June 11. The final match will be played on June 14. Captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz will lead the side, with the management opting to retain 13 players from the squad that recently defeated New Zealand 2-1…

Jun 3, 2026

WI vs SL, 1st ODI: World Cup qualification on the line as West Indies host Sri Lanka

New Zealand and West Indies are set to face off in the opening ODI of their three-match series on Wednesday at Sabina Park. The series will mark the beginning of an important assignment for both sides as they aim to boost their rankings in order to qualify for the upcoming 2027 ODI World Cup . Notably, barring hosts South Africa and Zimbabwe, the top eight teams will automatically qualify for the World Cup, and teams, who don't have…

Jun 3, 2026