Wednesday, May 06
Rohit Sharma's dedication to fitness has silenced critics, with former spinner Amit Mishra championing the ex-Indian captain's capabilities. Mishra emphasises that true fitness transcends appearance, advocating for a sustainable approach over short-term visual changes. Rohit's recent stellar performances, including Player of the Tournament in the Australia series, underscore his renewed vigor and effectiveness on the field.
Rohit Sharma's dedication to fitness has silenced critics, with former spinner Amit Mishra championing the ex-Indian captain's capabilities. Mishra emphasises that true fitness transcends appearance, advocating for a sustainable approach over short-term visual changes. Rohit's recent stellar performances, including Player of the Tournament in the Australia series, underscore his renewed vigor and effectiveness on the field.
Australia will be without captain Pat Cummins and injured spinner Nathan Lyon for the Boxing Day Test against England. Cummins is being rested as part of a workload management plan, while Lyon requires surgery on a torn hamstring. Todd Murphy and Jhye Richardson have been added to the squad, with Steve Smith set to resume captaincy.
Australia will be without captain Pat Cummins and injured spinner Nathan Lyon for the Boxing Day Test against England. Cummins is being rested as part of a workload management plan, while Lyon requires surgery on a torn hamstring. Todd Murphy and Jhye Richardson have been added to the squad, with Steve Smith set to resume captaincy.
Delhi Capitals have named India batter Jemimah Rodrigues as captain for WPL 2026. The 25-year-old replaces Meg Lanning after a standout year that included a match-winning World Cup semi-final century. A key DC player since the league’s start, Rodrigues has played all three finals and will lead the side against Mumbai Indians on January 10.
Hungary’s rich chess legacy, built by legends like Lajos Portisch, Judit Polgár and Peter Lékó, has thinned in recent years. Country's top-ranked player Richárd Rapport remains the lone elite standard-bearer after the 2014 Olympiad silver. He cites a lack of institutional support and fading continuity, but hopes leadership and reform can revive Hungarian chess’s former glory.
Former India spinner Amit Mishra urged senior players to guide youngsters after the Proteas Test series loss. He stressed adapting to conditions, not every pitch yielding high scores. Mishra defended India's spin-friendly pitches, emphasizing patience and respecting quality bowling. He also backed coach Gautam Gambhir, stating players must execute plans and take responsibility for success.
The ECB has announced a 15-member England squad for the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 in Zimbabwe and Namibia. Thomas Rew will captain the side, with Farhan Ahmed as vice-captain. England are placed in Group C and will face Pakistan, Zimbabwe and Scotland, aiming to reach the Super Six stage.
India’s 14-year-old star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi had a tough U19 Asia Cup final as India lost heavily to Pakistan. After a quick 26, he was dismissed early, and India collapsed in the chase. Post-match, he was booed by fans outside the stadium but stayed calm. Despite the loss, he finished the tournament with impressive overall numbers.
Pakistan won the Under-19 Asia Cup by thrashing India by 191 runs, ending a 13-year title wait. After the final, mentor Sarfaraz Ahmed accused India of “unethical” behaviour and poor sportsmanship. He said he asked his players to celebrate respectfully and confirmed viral remarks urging discipline. The comments added controversy to Pakistan’s dominant victory.
