Thursday, July 09
Shubman Gill is poised to be named India's Test captain for the upcoming England tour, with KL Rahul or Rishabh Pant as his deputy. Selectors are likely to overlook Mohammed Shami and Shreyas Iyer, while considering Sai Sudharsan and Karun Nair. The squad will feature a mix of experienced players and fresh faces in pace and spin departments.
Gujarat Titans faced a setback against Lucknow Super Giants, impacting their top-two aspirations. Despite the loss, they still lead the points table. Their upcoming match against Chennai Super Kings is crucial. A win would significantly boost their chances. However, results from Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings' matches will also play a key role in determining their final position.
Rishabh Pant expressed satisfaction after Lucknow Super Giants' 33-run victory over Gujarat Titans, highlighting the team's potential despite their IPL 2025 playoff exit. He praised the batting performances of Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, and Nicholas Pooran, acknowledging the team's resilience amidst injury concerns. While noting fielding lapses, Pant remained optimistic about learning and improving.
Shubman Gill is poised to be named India's Test captain for the upcoming England tour, with KL Rahul or Rishabh Pant as his deputy. Selectors are likely to overlook Mohammed Shami and Shreyas Iyer, while considering Sai Sudharsan and Karun Nair. The squad will feature a mix of experienced players and fresh faces in pace and spin departments.
Dilip Vengsarkar expressed surprise at Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's Test retirements, expecting them after the England tour. He acknowledged their significant contribution and the void they leave. Vengsarkar highlighted the opportunity for domestic players to step up and praised Shreyas Iyer's consistent performance across formats, deferring to selectors on replacements.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 14-year-old batting prodigy, impressed in the IPL 2025 with Rajasthan Royals, scoring 252 runs in seven innings, including a blazing century. His coach, Ashok Kumar, believes that if Suryavanshi focuses on fitness and fielding, he could be fast-tracked into India's senior T20I team within two years. Ashok Kumar, who coached Suryavanshi at the Bihar U19 and senior men’s teams, believes the youngster has what it takes to be fast-tracked into the senior T20I setup within two years — provided he focuses on fitness and fielding.
Gautam Gambhir has addressed Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's Test retirements, terming them personal decisions deserving respect. Speaking before the England tour starting June 20, Gambhir acknowledged the void but highlighted the chance for younger players to step up. He referenced India's Champions Trophy win without Bumrah, emphasising the team's ability to succeed despite senior players' absence.
During the IPL 2025 match between RCB and SRH, Abhishek Sharma's powerful six shattered a display car's windshield. This incident triggered a pre-season initiative where cricket kits worth ₹5 lakh are distributed to rural cricket development. During the contest, Ishan Kishan's unbeaten 94 helped SRH reach 231.
Lucknow Super Giants defeated Gujarat Titans by 33 runs, powered by Mitchell Marsh's stunning century. Despite the victory, LSG captain Rishabh Pant acknowledged the team's inconsistency and injury concerns that prevented them from reaching the playoffs. Pant highlighted that the team delivered a complete performance against GT, with Marsh's explosive innings and bowlers dismantling GT's top order.
