Sunday, May 03
Despite a lean run in 2025, India’s T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav has been backed strongly by Harbhajan Singh, who called him the “No.1 player in T20Is” and tipped him to shine at the World Cup. Harbhajan also expressed confidence in India defending the title, praised Virat Kohli’s impact across formats, and voiced concern over the lack of quality off-spinners in Indian cricket.
Kidambi Srikanth defended the playing conditions at the India Open, saying he faced no major issues and that minor problems occur everywhere. His comments came after Denmark’s Mia Blichfeldt criticised the venue. P V Sindhu also backed the facilities, calling the event a good trial ahead of the World Championships, while other players shared mixed but balanced views.
Virat Kohli's dismissal in the second ODI against New Zealand echoed his World Cup final exit, losing his stumps to a delivery close to his body. Despite the early setback, Kohli achieved a significant milestone, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar to become India's highest ODI run-scorer against New Zealand. He now trails only Ricky Ponting globally.
Pakistan players endured further embarrassment in the Big Bash League as Hasan Ali’s misfield gifted a boundary during Adelaide Strikers’ loss to Melbourne Stars, just a day after Mohammad Rizwan became the first overseas player to be retired out. Tom Curran’s career-best spell then helped the Stars bowl Strikers out for 83 and seal an easy win.
