Sunday, May 03
Former chief selector Krishnamachari Srikkanth has fiercely criticised Ayush Badoni's ODI call-up, questioning the selection basis and hinting at favouritism. Srikkanth argued against Badoni's all-rounder status and highlighted inconsistent selection criteria. The team management, however, defended the move, citing Badoni as a like-for-like replacement for the injured Washington Sundar to ensure team balance.
Sunil Gavaskar has heavily criticised Ben Stokes' England following their 4-1 Ashes series defeat in Australia, labeling them "paper tigers." He argued that the Bazball approach has lost its effectiveness, with teams now able to counter England's aggressive style, especially on challenging pitches. Gavaskar also pointed to a lack of accountability in the English batting lineup.
Mumbai Indians chased down Gujarat Giants’ target with seven wickets in hand in the sixth match of the Women’s Premier League 2026 on Tuesday.
Ahead of the second ODI, New Zealand’s Henry Nicholls said bilateral series have become vital with limited ODI cricket before major events like the 2027 World Cup. He called the format exciting and praised his team’s adaptation against Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. India lead the series 1-0 after a four-wicket win in the opener.
Washington Sundar's decision to bat with a visible injury in the first ODI against New Zealand has sparked debate. Former cricketer Mohammad Kaif criticised the team management's handling, citing a double standard compared to Shubman Gill's injury management. Kaif argued that sending an injured Sundar risked aggravating his injury unnecessarily.
Sunil Gavaskar has heavily criticised Ben Stokes' England following their 4-1 Ashes series defeat in Australia, labeling them "paper tigers." He argued that the Bazball approach has lost its effectiveness, with teams now able to counter England's aggressive style, especially on challenging pitches. Gavaskar also pointed to a lack of accountability in the English batting lineup.
A recent alleged assault on a minor shooter by a national coach has prompted the NRAI to reaffirm its commitment to athlete safety. President Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo assured female shooters of a secure environment, promising stricter SOPs and swift action against any wrongdoers. The federation has suspended the accused coach pending investigation.
A young fan, nicknamed 'Mini Virat' for his striking resemblance to the Indian batting icon, had a memorable encounter with Virat Kohli during a training session. Kohli paused to acknowledge the boy, posing for pictures and sharing laughs, an interaction that quickly went viral online. The youngster revealed Kohli playfully pointed him out to Rohit Sharma, calling him 'Chhota Chiku'.
