Wednesday, May 06
Teenage prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was dismissed for 26 in the U19 Asia Cup final against Pakistan. Pakistan opener Sameer Minhas starred with a brilliant 172, propelling Pakistan to a massive 347/8. India, chasing the steep target, found themselves in deep trouble after early wickets. Sooryavanshi also failed to score big in the semi-final against Sri Lanka.
India revealed its T20 World Cup 2026 squad. Shubman Gill's exclusion surprised many. Ishan Kishan's strong domestic form earned him a spot. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar cited Gill's lack of runs. Captain Suryakumar Yadav emphasized the need for an aggressive opening wicketkeeper. The selection signals a focus on attacking players for the upcoming tournament.
Australia has reclaimed the Ashes urn. The team secured a 3-0 lead over England with two Tests remaining. This victory came despite disruptions to the Australian squad. Players found ways to win, showcasing team depth. The urn is now back in Australia. Pre-series predictions have proven incorrect.
Former opener Wasim Jaffer has voiced strong opinions on India's 2026 T20 World Cup squad, advocating for Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jitesh Sharma over Ishan Kishan and Washington Sundar. Jaffer's critique follows Shubman Gill's surprising omission. Axar Patel is now vice-captain. The tournament, co-hosted by Sri Lanka and India, sees the defending champions in Group A.
Ishan Kishan has earned his way back into India's T20 World Cup squad after a dominant Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy campaign, leading Jharkhand to their first title. He emerged as the tournament's top scorer with 517 runs. Ravichandran Ashwin highlighted Kishan's renewed respect for domestic cricket as the key to his successful return, emphasizing dedication over external factors.
