Friday, June 19
Ayush Mhatre will captain India U19 in Australia, starting September 21, for a multi-format tour. The squad includes 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, known for his impressive performances in England. The team will play three Youth ODIs and two multi-day games, carrying forward the core group that excelled in England, where Mhatre and Suryavanshi shone with their batting prowess.
Manoj Tiwary, former Indian cricketer, strongly opposes the India-Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 match, citing recent terror attacks and ongoing military operations. He believes playing Pakistan sends the wrong message amidst heightened tensions, referencing the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor. While condemning terrorism, Sourav Ganguly offered a contrasting view, emphasizing that sport should continue.
Gautam Gambhir's reported clash with The Oval's curator has stirred memories of a similar incident from 2014, when he argued with a Delhi curator over pitch conditions before a Vijay Hazare Trophy match. Marcus Couto, a former BCCI umpire, recalled Gambhir's aggressive behavior then.
The Manchester Test ended in a draw, but debate continues. England offered a draw, but India played on. Dale Steyn criticised India's decision, alleging pursuit of personal milestones. Tabraiz Shamsi defended India's choice. Steyn and Shamsi debated the spirit of the game. A fan accused Steyn of double standards. The final Test begins July 31 amid ongoing tension.
The England and Wales Cricket Board has finalised deals with "six strategic partners" for The Hundred, injecting over £500 million into English and Welsh cricket, including £50 million for grassroots development. These partnerships mark a historic moment, making The Hundred the first UK sports competition to secure franchise partnerships of this scale.
India skipper Shubman Gill is on the cusp of reaching 6,000 international runs as Team India prepares to face England in the decisive fifth and final Test. Gill has already had a remarkable series, scoring 722 runs with four centuries, equalling records held by legends like Don Bradman and Sunil Gavaskar.
Tensions flared ahead of the final Test between India and England as a heated argument erupted between India's coach, Gautam Gambhir, and pitch curator Lee Fortis over pitch access. Irfan Pathan's social media post ignited a debate about double standards, questioning why England's coach had pitch access while Gambhir did not.
India pacer Mohammed Siraj is on the cusp of reaching 200 international wickets as the team prepares for the crucial fifth Test against England at The Oval. Despite a tough outing in the previous match, Siraj has been a key bowler in the series, tied with Jasprit Bumrah as India's highest wicket-taker.
Australia have revealed their squads for the South Africa series. Matt Short returns, and Mitch Owen earns his first call-up. Mitchell Marsh will captain the ODI side in Pat Cummins's absence. Travis Head and Josh Hazlewood are back. Select players have been dropped from the previous West Indies series. The team is gearing up for the T20 World Cup.
In a World Championship of Legends 2025 match, John Hastings bowled a strange over. The over included 12 wides and a no-ball. Pakistan Champions were chasing a small target. Saeed Ajmal took six wickets, dismantling Australia Champions. Sharjeel Khan and Sohaib Maqsood easily secured a 10-wicket victory for Pakistan. Hastings's over became a talking point among fans.
