Wednesday, May 13
India batter Karun Nair reflected on a bittersweet Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series in England, acknowledging his frustration at not converting starts into big scores despite batting well. He took pride in India's 2-2 series draw against England, crediting the team's resilience and clear messaging from captain Shubman Gill and coach Gautam Gambhir.
Dewald Brevis's explosive innings, featuring audacious no-look sixes, electrified the Australia-South Africa T20I. One fan's eagerness to catch a souvenir resulted in a comical collision with the boundary fence, quickly going viral. Brevis's 53 off 26 balls propelled South Africa to a competitive total, providing entertainment both on and off the field.
Mohammad Kaif has unveiled his predicted India squad for the Asia Cup 2025, sparking debate by including Shubman Gill in the 15-member team but excluding him from the playing XI. Kaif's surprising choices feature Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma as openers, with Suryakumar Yadav leading the side and Axar Patel as vice-captain.
The BCCI has introduced a "Serious Injury Replacement" rule for multi-day domestic cricket starting in the 2025-26 season, prompted by injuries in the recent India-England series. This allows teams to replace players injured by external blows, like fractures, with like-for-like substitutes approved by the match referee. While welcomed by some, like India's coach Gautam Gambhir, the rule has faced criticism.
Arjun Tendulkar, son of Sachin Tendulkar, is engaged to Sanniya Chandhok on August 13, 2025. The couple's age difference mirrors Sachin's marriage to Anjali, who was older than him. Arjun, a cricketer, follows in his father's footsteps both on and off the field, embracing a relationship that defies societal norms, much like his father did.
Chennai Super Kings clarified their signing of Dewald Brevis as an injury replacement for Gurjapneet Singh in IPL 2025, asserting compliance with IPL Player Regulations 2025-27. The franchise stated Brevis, who had initially gone unsold at Rs 75 lakh, was signed for Rs 2.2 crore, matching Singh's fee.
During a recent T20I match between Australia and South Africa, Proteas batter Lhuan-dre Pretorius provided a comical interlude. While facing Josh Hazlewood, his helmet slipped, obscuring his vision as he ran between wickets. Despite the laughter, Pretorius showcased his talent with a rapid 24 off 15 balls, including five boundaries.
The USA secured the final spot in the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026, joining 15 other teams in Zimbabwe and Namibia. They dominated the Americas Qualifier, led by Arjun Mahesh, while Tanzania, Afghanistan, Japan, and Scotland also qualified through regional tournaments. The event promises to showcase future stars, blending traditional powerhouses with emerging talents.
In 1989, Garry Kasparov claimed women were weaker fighters in chess. Judit Polgár proved him wrong, crossing 2700. Now, 19-year-old Divya Deshmukh, fresh off her Women’s World Cup triumph and Grandmaster title, is stepping into the Open Grand Swiss 2025. Backed by coach Shyam Sundar, her bold move echoes Polgár’s path and signals higher ambitions.
