Monday, May 11
Shardul Thakur will lead Mumbai in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy, commencing on November 26 in Lucknow. The squad includes Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube for the league stage. Mumbai, the defending champions, will face Railways in their opening match. Opener Angkrish Raghuvanshi has been named as one of the two wicketkeepers in the side.
India captain Shubman Gill faces a fitness test for the second Test against South Africa after a neck spasm. Former cricketer Aakash Chopra advised Gill to take a break, suggesting skipping the IPL if workload is a concern. Gill has been a central figure, playing all major assignments this year.
Meanwhile, former India cricketer Aakash Chopra said Sarfaraz has been affected by a perception issue. Sarfaraz has played six Tests so far, scoring 371 runs at an average of 37.10, with three fifties and one century. His highest score in Tests is 150.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's electrifying 15-ball 38, featuring four sixes, ignited India A's pursuit of 195 in the Asia Cup Rising Stars semifinal. His aggressive start, coupled with a 53-run opening stand, propelled the team to a strong position. Despite a brief slowdown after his dismissal, India A remains in a commanding chase.
Shubman Gill's travel to Guwahati for the second Test against South Africa was a calculated risk, with management hoping for a last-minute recovery. Despite no red flags from the BCCI medical team, Gill was deemed not to be match-fit, leading to his eventual withdrawal and travel to Mumbai for specialist consultation.
Rishabh Pant takes charge of India's Test side against South Africa in Guwahati, stepping in for Shubman Gill. Pant, making his Test captaincy debut at a venue dear to him, discussed team balance and his leadership philosophy of fostering player freedom. He anticipates a good batting wicket in Guwahati, with spin expected later.
An IPL franchise co-owner believes the side is in such a stable position for the IPL 2026 auction, needing only minor additions. Following a successful rebuild under their skipper and head coach, the team aims to solidify its core and achieve their ultimate goal of winning the IPL title as the 2026 auction nears.
