Wednesday, May 06
Devon Conway etched his name in New Zealand cricket history by becoming the first player to score a double-century and a century in the same Test match. His monumental 227 in the first innings and a subsequent 100 in the second guided New Zealand to a dominant position. This remarkable achievement places him among an elite global group of cricketers.
South Africa coach Shukri Conrad deemed the India tour successful despite a T20I series loss, expressing hope for a rematch in the next T20 World Cup final. Conrad, who faced criticism during the second and final Test in Guwahati for using the word ‘grovel’, also reflected on the learning experience of touring India.
Hardik Pandya's explosive 63 off 25 balls powered India to a 30-run victory and a 3-1 series win against South Africa. His rapid half-century and a crucial partnership with Tilak Varma set a massive target. Pandya's sportsmanship, checking on a cameraman hit by his six, also drew praise. Varun Chakravarthy's four wickets sealed the win.
India's squad for the 2026 T20 World Cup and the New Zealand series is set to be announced on Saturday. The leadership duo of captain Suryakumar Yadav and vice-captain Shubman Gill is expected to retain their spots despite a challenging year. Suryakumar has managed 213 runs in 18 innings at an average of 14.20 with no fifties, while Gill has scored 291 runs in 15 innings at an average of 24.25 and remains without a fifty since his T20I return.
